# Clocks on Stilts The Tiuku Clock Puts a Modern Spin on the Grandfather Clock By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-11-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiuku-clock References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2009/11/08/tiuku-clock-by-ari-kanerva/) & [arikanerva](http://www.arikanerva.com/) Adding a traditional grandfather clock to a contemporary-furnished home can look stuffy and awkward. Enter the Tiuku Clock by Finnish designer Ari Kanerva. It will give your home the classicism of an oldschool timepiece but with a chic aesthetic that could fit into any modern setting. Its tall, sleek two-legged structure and simple pendulum and face are minimalism maximized. So if you're looking for a [sophisticated home accent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cast-concept), the Tiuku Clock is it. **Implications** - Grandfather clocks are an example of how old products that were once associated with a traditional generation can be made cool again with modern twists. Companies should embrace the retro era, while adding contemporary twists to it within their products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Modernized Retro:** Businesses can capitalize on the trend of giving old products a modern twist to make them appealing to younger generations. - **Minimalist Aesthetics:** There is an opportunity for companies to create sleek and geometric designs that appeal to modern, minimalist consumers with a preference for contemporary home decor. - **Sophisticated Home Accents:** There is a growing demand for home accessories that are both stylish and functional, presenting businesses with an opportunity to design and market products that meet this criteria. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Decor:** Companies within the home decor industry can reimagine traditional products, such as grandfather clocks, with modern twists to cater to younger consumers. - **Furniture:** Furniture manufacturers can design and produce contemporary pieces that appeal to consumers with a preference for modern, minimalist aesthetics. - **Luxury Goods:** Businesses that cater to the luxury goods market can seize the opportunity to produce and market sophisticated home accents that meet the demands of an affluent consumer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Pastel Flip Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-flip-clock.md) - [Reimagined Modern Pendulum Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heng-alarm.md) - [Pixelated Flip-Style Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniot-klapklok.md) - [Two-Sided Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock.md) - [Unique Timekeeping Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-timekeeping-device.md) - [Intentionally Foggy Clock Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kehai-clock.md) - [Barebones Retro-Inspired Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudnola-flip-clock.md) - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Elegant Linear Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-clockworks.md)