New Arrivals You Need to Check Out Now

You know that moment when you’re sitting at home, doing nothing in particular, and your eyes just wander around the room? That’s usually when you notice it. The same clock, the same objects, the same setup you stopped really seeing a while ago. Nothing’s wrong with it. It’s just been like that for a while. May tends to bring that feeling back. More daylight, slower evenings, and suddenly your space feels a little more visible than usual. That’s usually the cue to switch things up, even if it’s just in small ways. 

At Modern Quests, the new arrivals this month feel like they’re made for exactly those spots. Not dramatic statement pieces that demand a full redo, but objects that quietly shift how a space feels once they’re in. You notice them gradually. And then, somewhere along the way, you start wondering why they weren’t there before.

Wall Clocks

A wall clock is easy to ignore until it isn’t.

The Petals Wall Clock in red ochre doesn’t sit flat in the background. The shape has a slight rhythm to it, almost like it’s expanding outward. And the color does something interesting depending on the light, warmer during the day, deeper by evening.

The Oro Modern Cuckoo Pendulum clock in mocha brown is a different mood altogether. There’s a hint of nostalgia, but it’s been stripped back enough to feel contemporary. No unnecessary detailing, just a clean silhouette and that small, familiar motion from the pendulum.

Then there’s the Tweet Wall Clock with Pendulum in black. Lighter, a bit more relaxed. It doesn’t anchor the room in the same way, but it adds just enough character to keep things from feeling flat. No matter which one you choose, each one of these can shift a room’s energy.

Sculptures & Accents

Some objects sit in a room. Others change how the room feels. These sculptures do just that.

The Rearing Hollow Horse sculpture in smoke blue has a sense of pause to it, as if something were caught mid-action. It works best when it’s not crowded, where the form can actually be read from a distance.

The Dublin hourglass in orange shifts, the mood in a quieter way. It draws you in without asking for attention. It’s one of those things you don’t think you need, but once it’s there, you end up noticing it more than expected. The Marseille netted hourglass in natural white is subtler. It’s more about material and texture than form. 

The Curious Giraffe Metal sculpture in dull gold is slightly offbeat in a good way. It adds height, a bit of personality, and breaks the monotony if everything else feels too structured. They don’t fill space. They change how it’s perceived.

Dinnerware

Color can completely change how a space feels, and the Mara Sea Green range leans into that idea with ease.

Sea green sits in that sweet spot between calming and refreshing. The Mara collection brings this shade into pieces you’ll actually use: plates, bowls, serveware. It doesn’t look over the top. It just fits in, like it’s always belonged. It adapts easily; with wood, it feels warmer and next to whites or stone, it looks cleaner and cooler.

If your space is feeling a little flat, this is an easy way to shift it. Nothing major, just a small change that makes a difference. 

Glassware 

It’s surprising how much a good crystal glass changes something as simple as having a drink. The new Stolzle pieces make that obvious pretty quickly.

The Berlin Long Drink and Cocktail glasses are fairly minimal, which is probably why they work so well. No extra detailing, no exaggerated shapes. They just feel good to hold and look good on a table without trying to become the centre of attention.

The Quatrophil champagne glasses lean slightly more refined, but not in the overly formal way that makes you save things for “special occasions.” They’re the kind you end up using on an ordinary evening as well.

And then there’s the Osorno Vulkanos decanter. Slightly sculptural and a little unexpected, it feels less like a functional piece and more like something you’d naturally leave out on display. You can actually use these pieces regularly instead of treating them like something that only comes out when guests are over, because of their durability.

Bathroom Sets

It’s easy to overlook the smaller details in a bathroom. But they tend to be the ones you interact with the most.

The Olena range takes a softer approach. From toothbrush tumbler to storage jar, the collection feels clean, minimal and easy to place within different bathroom styles. The harlequin pattern adds just enough detail without making the pieces feel overly decorative. It’s the kind of set that quietly makes the space feel more put-together over time. 

The Skylar bathroom set feels cleaner and more contemporary. It keeps things minimal without feeling plain. The ribbed glass detailing subtly adds texture, making the pieces stand out just enough while still keeping the overall look light and uncluttered. 

The Damier set in black goes the opposite way, more defined, more structured. Its engraved design of wide checks gives it a tactile appeal and works especially well in spaces that give strong contrasts of lighter tones. Individually, these are small upgrades. But they make the space feel more complete once they’re in place.

A Subtle Reset 

Most of the time, nothing is really wrong with a space; it just hasn’t changed in a while. You get used to it. It works, so you stop paying attention. Then something small shifts. You replace one thing, or add something new, and suddenly the whole corner feels different. Not dramatically, just enough to notice. That’s really what these pieces are about. There is no need to redo everything; just change one thing at a time until the space feels like yours again.

- Written by Simran Yadav