Ships Clock
Vintage 1970s German Industrial Wall Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1970s German Industrial Wall Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Ceramic
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Nautical Objects
Brass
Antique 1880s French Industrial Mantel Clocks
Brass, Steel, Chrome
Vintage 1980s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Gold Plate, Brass, Steel
Vintage 1980s Dutch Industrial Wall Clocks
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Northern Irish Chippendale Grandfather Clocks ...
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Vintage 1930s American American Craftsman Clocks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century American Clocks
Mahogany, Satinwood
Vintage 1970s Korean Industrial Wall Clocks
Chrome, Iron
Antique 1890s German Late Victorian Mantel Clocks
Brass, Steel, Ormolu
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall Clocks
Glass, Bakelite
Early 20th Century British Industrial Wall Clocks
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Brass
Antique 1890s English More Clocks
Early 2000s Wall Clocks
Metal, Brass
Antique 1890s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Metal
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Steel
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wall Clocks
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century European Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze
Antique 1810s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s Wall Clocks
Giltwood
Antique Early 18th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Lo...
Oak, Lacquer
Antique 19th Century Dutch Rococo Revival Clocks
Walnut
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Lucite
Antique 19th Century English Regency Clocks
Mahogany
Antique 1890s Wall Clocks
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Marble, Metal, Brass
Antique 1830s English Gothic Revival Mantel Clocks
Brass, Bronze
Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Bakelite
Vintage 1940s Mantel Clocks
Acrylic
Antique Late 19th Century German Victorian Wall Clocks
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Clocks
Agate, Ormolu
Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Wall Clocks
Iron
Late 20th Century South Korean Industrial Wall Clocks
Chrome, Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Marble
Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Wall Clocks
Iron
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Marble
Late 20th Century Japanese Industrial Wall Clocks
Iron
Late 20th Century Japanese Industrial Wall Clocks
Iron
Vintage 1980s Korean Industrial Wall Clocks
Chrome, Iron
Late 20th Century Japanese Industrial Wall Clocks
Iron
Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Wall Clocks
Iron
Late 20th Century Japanese Industrial Wall Clocks
Iron
Early 20th Century German Black Forest Mantel Clocks
Wood, Antler
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks
Brass
Antique 1830s English Regency Wall Clocks
Brass, Steel
Antique 1880s French Provincial Mantel Clocks
Marble
Antique Early 1900s Mantel Clocks
Marble
Vintage 1920s More Clocks
Other
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks
Enamel, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Mantel Clocks
Wood
Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Wall Clocks
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Mantel Clocks
Brass, Ormolu
Antique 1850s French Victorian Mantel Clocks
Brass, Steel
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Finding the Right clocks for You
A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.
Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.
A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson.
Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.
On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.
- What is a nautical clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A nautical clock, also known as a marine chronometer, is a timepiece found on ships. The clock dictates a ship’s position by celestial navigation and keeps the current time in comparison to GMT. Browse a wide range of nautical memorabilia, including clocks, on 1stDibs.
- What is a ship's clock called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A ship's clock is also called a ship’s bell because it indicates the hour by sounding a bell. As a collectible, a ship's bell will complement any home’s nautical-themed décor. Shop a collection of antique and vintage ship’s clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Historically, a bell was rung to denote each half hour of the four-hour long “watch” periods on a ship. The bell was rung manually and time was often kept by a sandglass rather than a clock. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of ship’s bells and nautical clocks.
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