# Luxe Block Clocks The Art Du Temps is a Work of Art Disguised as a Clock By Michael Hines | Published 2011-01-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-du-temps References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2011/01/26/art-du-temps-cool-wall-clock/) & [by-illi](http://www.by-illi.com/) Take a good long look at Swedish designer Illi's new Art du Temps [wall clock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock). This clock tells time by moving around blocks to form numbers. That on its own wouldn't be such a huge accomplishment if the Art du Temps wasn't a [mechanical clock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edition-003-clock). Unfortunately for the more frugal, Illi is planning on pricing the Art du Temps at [bank-breaking $93,000](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airways-diamond-edition). You can start saving now and use the attached video featuring the clock in action as motivation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mechanical Clocks:** Opportunity for high-end mechanical clock manufacturers to innovate and incorporate block movements like the Art du Temps clock. - **Luxury Home Decor:** Opportunity for luxury home décor companies to create high-priced statement pieces that blend art and functionality like the Art du Temps clock. - **Kinetic Sculptures:** Opportunity for artists and designers to create kinetic sculptures that incorporate movement and form like the block movements of the Art du Temps clock. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Clock Manufacturing:** Clock manufacturers can create unique and high-end mechanical clocks, like the Art du Temps clock, to attract wealthy clients and collectors. - **Luxury Home Design:** Luxury home design companies can create unique statement pieces like the Art du Temps clock to complement high-end home décor. - **Art and Sculpture:** Artists and designers can create kinetic sculptures that integrate movement and form, similar to the block movements of the Art du Temps clock, to appeal to high-end collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tubular Illuminating Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetime-blade.md) - [Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok.md) - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md) - [Flowing Light Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crydal-scroll-clock.md) - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md) - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.md) - [Linearly Formed Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clock-concept.md) - [Opulent Armory Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lepe-1839-grenade-clock.md)