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The decorative glass hourglass sand timer combines a traditional timekeeping design with modern decorative appeal, suitable for home display, office decoration, and gifting applications. Each unit features a hand-blown glass body filled with colored sand, supported by a wooden frame with vertical support rods. The sand flows from the upper chamber to the lower chamber through a narrow glass neck, providing a visual timing function alongside its decorative purpose.
This hourglass serves as a decorative piece for shelves, desks, mantels, and display cabinets, adding a classic aesthetic to interior spaces. The wooden frame provides structural stability while complementing various decor styles from traditional to contemporary. Available in multiple sand colors, buyers can select options to match specific color schemes or brand palettes.
Commercial procurement applications include home decor retail, office supply distribution, educational institution supply, and corporate gifting programs. Customization options cover sand color, size dimensions, and packaging configurations to meet different market requirements.
Parameter | Details |
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Material | Glass, Timber |
Glass Body | Hand-blown glass |
Frame Material | Wood with dark finish support rods |
Base & Top | Wooden circular base and top cap |
Height | 220mm |
Diameter | 87mm |
Size Customization | Customizable |
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Parameter | Details |
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Sand Colors | Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Purple |
Frame Finish | Dark brown wood finish |
Timing Duration | Customizable per order |
Glass Clarity | Clear transparent glass |
Parameter | Details |
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Packaging | Bubble wrap + Paper box |
MOQ | 500 pieces |
ODM / OEM | Acceptable |
Color Customization | Can support customization |
Size Customization | Customizable per customer request |
Glass and Timber Construction: Clear glass body with wooden frame and base assembly.
Five Standard Sand Colors: Red, blue, yellow, green, and purple sand options available.
Decorative Display Design: Sized for shelf, desk, and mantel display placement.
Customizable Size and Sand Color: Dimensions and sand color adjustable per order.
Interior Decor Application: Suitable for home, office, and retail display environments.
OEM Customization Supported: Custom colors, sizes, and packaging for commercial orders.
Home goods retailers, gift shops, and furniture stores stock decorative hourglasses as shelf accessories and decorative accent pieces. The classic design complements various interior styles including traditional, coastal, modern farmhouse, and minimalist aesthetics. Multiple sand colors allow retailers to curate selections that match seasonal color trends or specific product collections. The compact size works well for point-of-sale displays, gift sections, and shelf styling arrangements.
Office supply distributors and workplace design firms incorporate hourglass timers into office decor and productivity accessory lines. The silent operation of sand flow provides a non-disruptive visual timer for meeting rooms, focus work areas, and break spaces. The decorative appearance fits professional office environments while offering a functional timing element for time management techniques, meeting duration tracking, or break scheduling.
Educational supply companies use hourglasses as classroom tools for time management, science demonstrations, and activity timing. The visible sand flow helps children understand time concepts and gravity principles in a tangible way. In the gift market, hourglasses serve as thoughtful presents for housewarmings, office openings, graduations, and other occasions. Custom packaging options support gift-ready presentation for specialty gift retailers and online gift marketplaces.
Commercial buyers can customize the hourglass sand timer across several parameters. Sand color customization supports Pantone color matching for brand-aligned products or specific color scheme requirements. Size customization allows adjustment of overall height, base diameter, and glass bulb proportions to fit specific display dimensions or packaging requirements.
Frame finish customization is available for larger orders, with options including different wood stains, paint colors, or alternative frame materials subject to minimum order quantities. Packaging customization includes branded boxes, gift cards, instruction inserts, and retail-ready packaging configurations. Production scheduling supports bulk orders with consistent quality control across all units, with standard production time varying based on order volume and customization complexity.
Standard sand colors include red, blue, yellow, green, and purple. Custom sand colors can be produced for orders that meet minimum quantity requirements. We can match to Pantone color references for brand-specific or custom color scheme needs.
Yes, size customization is available. The standard model measures 220mm in height and 87mm in base diameter. Custom dimensions can be produced based on your specifications, subject to minimum order quantities for custom sizes.
Hourglass sand timers provide approximate timing rather than precision timekeeping. Actual flow duration may vary slightly due to factors such as ambient temperature, humidity, and sand grain size variation. These products are designed primarily for decorative purposes and general timing applications where exact precision is not required.
The minimum order quantity (MOQ) is 500 pieces. For custom sizes, custom sand colors, or specialized packaging, the MOQ may be higher depending on the complexity of the customization. Please contact our sales team with your specific requirements for a detailed quote.
Standard packaging consists of bubble wrap for each individual hourglass, placed inside a paper box, with units then packed into export cartons for shipping. Custom packaging options such as gift boxes, branded packaging, or retail display packaging can be arranged for orders that meet the minimum quantity requirements.
