IKEA Just Brought Back a 29-Year-Old Staple in a Bold New Color (With Hidden Storage!)

The folks at IKEA seem to have a knack for sneaking storage into the most unexpected items. Sure, you might expect a bed with discreet drawers or a stool that pulls double duty, but now they’ve just rereleased a clock with secret storage — yes, really. Meet the PS 1995 clock, which is as practical as it is stylish.

As its name suggests, this clock was first introduced in 1995, and it’s an iconic piece that sits in Sweden’s National Museum as an example of “tone-setting design.” The clock was originally designed as a modern, minimalist take on the shape of traditional floor clocks and came in cherry red and sunny yellow, with the same handy storage compartments. However, IKEA stopped producing it in 2005. Now, the trendsetting clock is back in a bright blue hue, making it one of the cheeriest accessories for any room.

At first glance, you probably wouldn’t guess that this clock is hiding some handy storage. But open the front and there’s a shelf in the middle, creating two storage compartments. At 6 inches deep and 19 inches high, it offers generous storage, at least as far as clocks go. It can be hung on the wall or placed on a table, making it even more versatile for any space, especially teeny-tiny ones.

This piece can do double duty in a small entryway as a wall-hung statement clock and a catch-all for keys, loose change, and sunglasses. It would be equally at home on a nightstand to hide away your nightly necessities, or on a living room mantle for sneaky storage and effortless punctuality. At just $40, it packs quite the punch for a reasonable price. 

The latest version of the PS1995 clock only comes in a bold blue tone. If that’s not for you, the powder-coated steel finish means you’re a quick spray paint away from a new color — just make sure to mask the face with painter’s tape before you get spraying.