TAKATA Lemnos - since 1947

The history of TAKATA Lemnos Inc. begins in 1947 in Shirogane-machi, Takaoka, with the manufacture of brass altar accessories for Buddhist shrines. In 1963, the company moved to the city of Takaoka, where it is still established. We are happy to offer the brand at Maison Godillot.

A transition to clock manufacturing

Over the next 20 years, the company began producing clock frames for Seiko (then Seikosha Co., Ltd.). In 1986, Lemnos began fully manufacturing its own clocks. Three years later, Lemnos received its first Good Design Award.

The origin of the name Lemnos

The name Lemnos was chosen by the company founder, Hiroshi Takata, after the island where Hephaestus, the god of craftsmen in Greek mythology, lived.

“A clock is not only to give us the time, it is also a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design. It orients the space. It is not a passing fashion, it is timeless.”

A response to the challenges of the 90s

Faced with counterfeiting problems in the late 90s, Lemnos moved away from the molding process and began developing new techniques and materials. Among these innovations were wooden frames and bent plywood to create unique models.

Collaboration with renowned designers

At a design award ceremony in Toyama, Mr. Takata met Akira Yamamoto, the current designer and close collaborator of the famous Riki Watanabe. This meeting led to the creation of the iconic RIKI clock, now Lemnos' signature.