{"product_id":"ewiger-kalender-monthly-measure-eiche-geolt-32-cm-side-by-side","title":"Perpetual Calendar \"Monthly Measure\" – Oak · 32 cm | side by side","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cm-product\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSIDE BY SIDE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  ·  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePERPETUAL CALENDAR MONTHLY MEASURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne notch forward each morning — the calendar you never have to replace.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-intro\"\u003eAn oiled oak ruler, 32 cm long and 5 cm high, with engraved numbers from 1 to 31 — a toothed aluminium star advances one notch each day and shows both the date and the day of the week. That is the perpetual calendar Monthly Measure by side by side, designed by product designer Sebastian Bergne and handcrafted at the Caritas Wendelstein Werkstätten in Bavaria. The aluminium star is engraved on both sides — German on one, English on the other. A desk object that never goes out of date.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-highlight\"\u003eOiled oak  ·  engraved aluminium star  ·  DE \u0026amp; EN bilingual  ·  32 cm  ·  Design: Sebastian Bergne\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"cm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSebastian Bergne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eProduction\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCaritas Wendelstein Werkstätten, Bavaria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOak, oiled; star in aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003el 32 × w 1 × h 5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNumbers\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1–31 (engraved into oak ruler)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eStar inscription\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWeekdays in German + English (both sides)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDelivery\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1 calendar (oak ruler + aluminium star)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eQUESTIONS \u0026amp; ANSWERS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eHow does Monthly Measure show both the date and the day of the week at the same time?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe oak ruler holds the numbers 1 to 31 as engraved notches. The toothed aluminium star sits in one of these notches — its position on the ruler shows the date, while the visible initial letter shows the day of the week. Each morning, move the star one notch forward. No power, no battery, no screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eCan the calendar be used in English?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes — the aluminium star is engraved on both sides: German on one face, English on the other. To switch, simply flip the star over. Monthly Measure works equally well in international households, bilingual offices, and any desk that moves between languages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat happens at the end of the month — does the star need to be reset?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes — on the first of each new month, slide the star back to position 1. That is the only manual step. For months with 28, 29, or 30 days, simply skip ahead to 1 on the last day. No year to update, no expiry date: the calendar is the same object for the rest of your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eCan I order Monthly Measure as a corporate gift?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes — it makes an elegant corporate gift: timeless, handcrafted, and at home on any desk. Click “Corporate Gifts” in the top menu — all details on quantities, terms and personal advice are there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eHow do you place the calendar on the desk — does it lie flat or stand upright?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eMonthly Measure lies flat on the desk — the slim ruler (1 cm deep) is designed for horizontal placement. It fits on any desk surface, windowsill, or sideboard. No stand or holder is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-cta\"\u003eside by side Perpetual Calendar Monthly Measure — one click a day, for life. Curated by Charles \u0026amp; Marie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-product\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSIDE BY SIDE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  ·  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePERPETUAL CALENDAR MONTHLY MEASURE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn oiled oak ruler with 31 engraved notches and a toothed aluminium star — Sebastian Bergne turns the passage of the month into a desk object.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-intro\"\u003eThe concept is radically reduced: an oiled oak ruler, 32 cm long, with the numbers 1 to 31 worked into its surface — a toothed aluminium star advances one notch each day, showing date and weekday. No print mechanism, no electronics, no annual replacement. Designed by product designer Sebastian Bergne, handcrafted at the Caritas Wendelstein Werkstätten in Bavaria. The double-sided engraving of the star — German on one face, English on the other — makes the object internationally readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-highlight\"\u003eOiled oak  ·  engraved aluminium star  ·  DE \u0026amp; EN bilingual  ·  32 cm  ·  Design: Sebastian Bergne\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"cm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSebastian Bergne\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eProduction\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eCaritas Wendelstein Werkstätten, Bavaria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOak, oiled; star in aluminium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003el 32 × w 1 × h 5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNumbers\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1–31 (engraved into oak ruler)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eStar inscription\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eWeekdays in German + English (both sides)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDelivery\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e1 calendar (oak ruler + aluminium star)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eQUESTIONS \u0026amp; ANSWERS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat distinguishes a perpetual wooden calendar from a digital solution — why this object?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eA digital calendar knows the date — Monthly Measure shows it because you advance it consciously each morning. The difference is small and significant at once: the daily ritual of touching the object gives the day a different quality. The object rests on the desk, does not age, cannot be switched off, and requires no power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhy oak and aluminium — what makes this material combination a design decision?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eOiled oak brings warmth, grain, and the visible handwork of the Wendelstein Werkstätten. Aluminium brings precision — the engraved tooth profile of the star must be exact for it to snap cleanly from notch to notch. The tension between warm wood and cool metal is the aesthetic statement of the object.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eHow precisely does the star engage each notch — is the mechanism durable?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe toothed star engages each notch cleanly through its profile geometry. The mechanism requires no springs or moving sub-components — it relies entirely on the geometry of oak notch and aluminium tooth. There is nothing to wear out or fail; Monthly Measure works exactly the same in twenty years as it does today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhich desk surfaces and workspaces suit Monthly Measure best?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe flat ruler (32 × 1 × 5 cm) integrates on any desk — light or dark oak interiors, steel, concrete, or marble. The warm grain of the oiled oak reads most clearly on light or white surfaces; on dark wooden desks it sets a harmonious, understated accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eHow do you care for an oiled oak ruler in everyday use?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eOiled oak needs almost no care: a dry or slightly damp cloth is sufficient. Standing moisture should be wiped off; prolonged direct sunlight can lighten the surface slightly over time. The ruler can be refreshed with wood oil when needed — this keeps it in its original condition rather than improving it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWho designed Monthly Measure — and what is the side by side label?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eSebastian Bergne is a product designer with an international portfolio; Monthly Measure is one of his objects that reduces function to its essentials. The side by side label connects designers like Bergne with workshops for people with disabilities in Bavaria — the Caritas Wendelstein Werkstätten craft Monthly Measure by hand. Precise desk calendar and social design project in one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-cta\"\u003eside by side Perpetual Calendar Monthly Measure — on blickfang-designshop.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"side by side","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62014537629964,"sku":"SBS_0011_OA_00","price":49.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/0104\/0226\/files\/301704-side-by-side-kalender-calendar-monthly-measure-eiche-oak-metallstern-metal-star-freisteller-product-photo.jpg?v=1785598076","url":"https:\/\/charlesandmarie.de\/en-fr\/products\/ewiger-kalender-monthly-measure-eiche-geolt-32-cm-side-by-side","provider":"Charles \u0026 Marie's Design- \u0026 Geschenke-Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}