Electra Revival Exit Sign

Inspired by the iconic 1950s Diehl Electro table clock and its sculptural curved teak plywood form, the Flamsted Mid-Century Modern design reinterprets the era with a warm faux-teak wood grain. The result is a refined, architectural statement piece—equally at home in boutique hotels, upscale restaurants, whiskey bars, cigar lounges, and thoughtfully designed commercial interiors.

Every piece is built to elevate interiors without sacrificing safety.

Offered with red or green illumination, the faux-teak finish is perfectly suited for above-door placements and compact installations at lower mounting heights. In the event of power loss, integrated battery backup delivers 90 minutes of reliable emergency illumination.

• Dual Volt (120/277) or Multi-Volt (120-277)
• Wall mount
• Manual push button test standard. Self-Diagnostic or Self-Testing
• Ships standard as single face exit
  
• UL Damp Listed
  
• HOURS OF LIFE: The typical life of the LED lamp is 10 years
• DESIGN FEATURE: Provides a minimum of 90 minutes illumination for the rated wattage upon loss of AC power to meet code required emergency lighting
• BATTERY: 3.6V maintenance-free, rechargeable, nickel metal hydride
• WARRANTY: 2-Year Limited Warranty

Specifications:

• Light Source   –   LED - Static
• Product Type   –  Emergency Exit Sign
• Compliance Listing   –  CA Title 20, FCC 47CFR Part 15 Consumer
  
• Regulatory Listing   –  NFPA 101, NFPA 70, UL
• Fixture Wattage   –  1
• Voltage Rating   –  120-277, 120/277
• Mounting Type   –  Surface
• Material Type - 3D Printed Thermoplastic
• Dimensions - 7.5 x 11.75 x 3.5" (H x W x D)
  

Additional Add-ons:

• Wood type can be modified to meet your design needs for an additional $50 per unit
  
  

Historic Background:

In the early 1950s, as Mid-Century Modern design reshaped American interiors, companies like Diehl of Findlay, Ohio introduced table clocks that reflected the era’s fascination with clean geometry and emerging plywood technologies. One standout model featured a sculptural curved teak plywood shell—its bent form both structural and decorative, wrapping the clock face in a continuous, architectural arc.

The design embodied the optimism of postwar modernism: warm natural materials, streamlined silhouettes, and an embrace of industrial precision softened by craftsmanship. The curved plywood technique—made popular in furniture by designers such as Charles and Ray Eames—allowed for fluid forms that felt futuristic yet approachable.

Today, the Diehl Electro clock remains a small but iconic example of 1950s American industrial design—where utility, material innovation, and sculptural presence came together in everyday objects.