Meet Gabriel Tan: The Singapore Designer Behind Lemnos' Cubist Cuckoo Clock
At Lemnos, we believe that great design transcends borders. That's why we're proud to introduce one of our most distinctive collaborations — the Cubist Cuckoo Clock, designed by Singapore-born designer Gabriel Tan.
A Studio That Crosses Boundaries
Gabriel Tan Studio is a design studio based between Singapore and Porto, Portugal, working across the boundaries of craft, culture, and technology. The studio constantly seeks new ways to redefine luxury and challenge conventions.
Gabriel designs for an impressive roster of internationally renowned brands, including B&B Italia, ClassiCon, Herman Miller, Louis Poulsen, Blå Station in Sweden, Menu in Denmark, Design Within Reach in the USA, The Conran Shop in the UK, Ishinomaki Laboratory in Japan, Authentics in Germany, and Abstracta in Sweden.
Beyond client work, Gabriel serves as Creative Director of Turn Handles in Singapore, Origin in Portugal, and Japanese furniture brand ARIAKE, bringing his distinctive vision to each brand's identity and direction.
Recognition on the World Stage
Gabriel's work has earned numerous prestigious accolades, including the Industrial Designers Society of America's IDEA Award, the Japan Good Design Award, and the Singapore President's Design Award, the nation's highest design honour. His work is regularly exhibited at design fairs around the world.
Beyond his practice, Gabriel has guest-lectured at Lasalle College of the Arts, the National University of Singapore, the University of Oregon, and Pratt Institute, and has served as a jury member for the Cannes Lions Festival and Core77 Design Awards.
Where Postmodern Architecture Meets Japanese Craftsmanship
The Cubist Cuckoo Clock is inspired by the bold geometry of postmodern architecture. Crafted from solid Japanese ash wood, it consists of two stacked volumes. The larger cube houses the clock body, while the smaller cube shelters the cuckoo. The smaller cube can be rotated to face different directions, giving each owner the freedom to personalise their clock.
The result is a timepiece that surprises and delights, perfectly suited for a desk or bookshelf, blending into modern interiors while retaining the warmth of a traditional cuckoo clock.
A Clock That Tells More Than Time
The Cubist Cuckoo Clock is more than a timepiece. It is a testament to what happens when Singapore's creative vision meets Japanese precision and craftsmanship.
Explore the Cubist Cuckoo Clock at Lemnos Singapore.