Well, how gorgeous is this black marble wall clock by Danish design brand Menu?
Coloured marble is having a bit of a moment right now, with green, red and brown versions appearing in many shapes and forms for the home. But to be honest, despite us being all about colour here at colourful beautiful things, I’m not a big fan of this lovely stone in those colours, much preferring it in either classic black or white.
And what better way to show off the beauty of the material than the stripped-back, minimalistic design of this contemporary wall clock? It’s the perfect vehicle to show off the fantastic detailing of the black Marquina marble.
The clock was designed for Menu by another Danish company, Norm Architects, who say:
“With smartphones replacing traditional clocks in our society we’d like to see a renaissance of the classic wall clock, an object not only beautiful but also highly distinguished.
The Marble Wall Clock breathes nostalgia and we’ve chosen a material combination that speaks to most human senses, something very important as a designer.”
As you can see, it looks amazing in tonal schemes, with lots of greys and more black. It’ll also look very crisp and dramatic against white, and stand out beautifully against bright colours.
With a design so simple there’s not much else left to say. Except that the clock measures 30cm in diameter and the hour and minute hands are in lacquered brass. And that I’d like one of these very much. I was also going to that this is a timeless classic, but that just sounds silly when you say it about a clock. (Even though it is. A classic, that is, not silly).
Anyway, have a very happy Easter. Wherever you are and whatever you’re doing, I hope you have a lovely time.
Black Marble Wall Clock by Menu, available online from Occa-Home
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