# Whimsical Sculptural Chronographs The Fable Mantle Clock is Inspired by Vintage Objects By Meghan Young | Published 2012-03-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fable-mantle-clock References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/digital_fabrication/time_for_a_3d-printed_clock_22034.asp) & [gilbert13](http://www.gilbert13.co.uk/fable.html) The Fable mantle clock is a stunning interpretation of traditional time-tellers. Beautifully sculptural, it looks more like a whimsical ornament or jewelry stand than a clock. Taking the form of a [domed birdcage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credor-goldfeather-tourbillon-gbcf999), this clock boasts two sets of carved numbers on its base. This base rotates in such a way as to divulge the time in a femininely unique manner. Depending on what time it is, specific numbers are singled out by a static circle. Created by Gilbert 13, a product design studio based out of the North West United Kingdom, the Fable mantle clock is [3D printed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) using Shapeways' accessible technology. The designers say they were inspired by "the beautifully crafted antiquities, curiosities and oddities from days gone by [that] have survived the passage of time." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sculptural Timepieces:** Innovative sculptural clocks that double as ornamental decor pieces. - **Vintage-inspired Design:** Design that is influenced by the past and incorporates elements of nostalgia into modern products. - **3d-printed Home Decor:** Rising trend of using accessible 3D-printing technology to create unique and customizable home decor. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Incorporating new technology, like 3D-printing, into the design of home decor items. - **Product Design:** Innovative product design that combines functionality and aesthetics in unique and visually pleasing ways. - **Luxury Home Goods:** Creating luxury home goods products and focusing on the intersection of form and function. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Sculptural Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line.md) - [Flowing Light Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crydal-scroll-clock.md) - [Kinetic Pattern Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moir-clock.md) - [Surrealist-Inspired Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salvador-clock.md) - [Chic Modern Cuckoo Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cuckoo-clock1.md) - [Two-Sided Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock.md) - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Satisfying Steampunk Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-oddly-satisfying-clock.md) - [Modernized Vintage Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-alarm-clock-wristwatch.md)