New Block Watches From Tom Dixon's Eclectic Collection.

Three new 2013 watches have been designed by Tom Dixon as part of his Eclectic Collection. The Eclectic Collection is a collection of everyday home accessories, giftware and design objects formed from honest, resilient and heavyweight materials including copper, marble, cast iron and wood.

The products are informed by British heritage and each piece is designed to be used or played with, to be treasured or to be given. The Block Watches are the newest addition to this collection, are made from the most minimal components and come in three variations.

Block Watch Stainless Steel Mesh:


The square case is stamped from a fat block of pure stainless steel with a Swiss movement. The dial is deep etched with the numerals that point precisely at the time makers, encased in a crystal face to protect. Each watch is laser etched with its own unique number.

Block Watch Rose Gold Mesh:


The square case is stamped from a fat block of pure stainless steel plated with rose gold with a Swiss movement. The dial is deep etched with the numerals that point precisely at the time makers, encased in a crystal face to protect. Each watch is laser etched with its own unique number.

Block Watch Brass Leather:


The square case is stamped from a block of brass with a Swiss movement. The dial is deep etched with the numerals that point precisely at the time makers, encased in a crystal face to protect. Each watch is laser etched with its own unique number. No more no less.



Dimensions of all three Block Watches:


Height Max (cm) 4
Width Max (cm) 4
Depth (cm) 0.6
Unpacked weight (kg) 0.02


Tom Dixon

The CUBEBOT Robot Lounge by David Weeks, Quinze & Milan and AREAWARE.

Cubebot (2012), qm foam, 250 x 160 x 180 cm

David Weeks, the award-wining American-based designer, Quinze & Milan, the innovative Belgian design company and AREAWARE, the New York City based producer of unusual design objects, have joined forces for MOST.




At twenty times his original size, the lounging Cubebot sculpture in QM FOAM will put a smile on your face and provide a comfortable spot to take a break.






David Weeks' sustainably harvested wood Cubebots for AREAWARE:



MOST SALONE BY TOM DIXON
MOST is a new destination instigated by Tom Dixon which will turn the National Museum of Science and Technology in Milan into an ambitious environment for innovation and culture. MOST delivers a diverse group of leading global brands and young designers who will be located in the extraordinary historic spaces of the museum. This collision of technology, culture and design is set to be one of Milan's highlights during Salone del Mobile 2012.

The aA Design Museum in Seoul: Combo Museum, Furniture Store And Café

The aA Design Museum in Seoul


If you know me, you know I have a thing for chairs. having written previous posts on chair paintings , not once but twice, it's no surprise that the new aA Design Museum is something I simply had to write about.

Walking into the aA Design Museum is like being invited to a cool downtown loft party, with tons of amazing places to sit on designer chairs and sofas by everyone from Marcel Breuer to Tom Dixon, a cute place to eat, and unusual exhibits and info- even a showroom with furniture for purchase.



Above: The launch party on dec. 31st, 2007.


Above: the invitation to the launch which featured an appearance by designer Tom Dixon.

Korea's aA Design Museum was a dream of a lifetime for restaurant owner Mr. Kim. A combination design museum, cafe and furniture store, it's a loft type structure in the heart of the modern nightlife district of Mapu-Gu, Seoul.



Above: their appearance at the Seoul Design Festival

Begun three years ago and just opened this year to the public, it's housed in a very unusual environment. Although it has the eclectic appearance of a midcentury modern chair lover in a downtown loft, the tiles, balustrades and windows, some of which go right back to the turn of the century, were all flown in specially from Italy.

Combining vintage architectural elements, fabulous furniture and a bit of whimsy, make the aA design museum a place worth visiting. If you don't plan on hopping a plane to Seoul anytime soon, here are tons of images for you!


The Showroom:






The Museum:











The cafe:





No, not everything is "chairs".
An example of one of their exhibits:





Visit the museum online (however it is not in english).