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Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Miniature Desk Timepiece circa 1920s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful miniature desk timepiece, rectangular case with blue enamel, accented by silver bands
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Sterling Silver

Art Deco Style Chrome or Silveroid Desk Timepiece
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely Art Deco style chrome or silveroid desk timepiece. Probably made circa 1980
Category

20th Century American Art Deco More Clocks

Materials

Silver Plate, Chrome

Russian Silver Gilt, Diamond and Malachite Miniature Desk Timepiece
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century Russian malachite, diamond and silver gilt desk clock. .84 silver gilt
Category

Vintage 1920s Russian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Silver

French Silver Desk Clock by Boin-Taburet, Paris, in Original Case
By Boin-Taburet
Located in London, GB
French silver desk timepiece clock very high quality. Napoleon III period. The case of beautifully
Category

Antique 1890s French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver

Cartier Paris 1935 Rare Art Deco Geometric Desk Clock in Black Onyx and Agate
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
similar examples of Cartier desk timepieces, see Barracca, J., Negretti, G. and Nencini, F., Le Temps de
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Agate, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Bronze

A Gilded Egyptian Revival Timepiece Desk Clock
Located in Amersham, GB
An Egyptian revival timepiece in a gilded and bronzed case. The four pillared eight day movement
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Egyptian Revival Table Clocks and Desk ...

Materials

Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze

Cartier Paris 1935 Rare Art Deco Geometric Desk Clock in Black Onyx and Agate
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier desk timepieces, see Barracca, J., Negretti, G. and Nencini, F., Le Temps de Cartier, pp. 167, 169
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Agate, Onyx, 18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Bronze

Cartier Paris 1920 Art Deco Chinoiserie 18kt Desk Clock in Nephrite Jade Enamel
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
similar examples of Cartier desk timepieces of Chinese inspiration, see Barracca, J., Negretti, G. and
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Jade, Gold, Silver, Enamel

Cartier Paris 1920 Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk Clock Nephrite Enamel & 18Kt Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
Cartier desk timepieces of Chinese inspiration, see Barracca, J., Negretti, G. and Nencini, F., Le Temps
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Desk Accessories

Materials

Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Cartier Paris 1930 Art Deco Lacquered Geometric Desk Cock In 935 Sterling Silver
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
a full arsenal of fine jewels and precious stones. The atelier's production of fine desk timepieces
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Silver, Sterling Silver

Max Blondat, French Art Nouveau Gilt Bronze Timepiece, 1914
By Max Blondat
Located in New York, NY
"L'amour Non Partagé" or "Unrequited Love", an allegorical timepiece by Max Blondat. The base of
Category

Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Silver and Guilloche Enamel Timepiece with Hand Painted Picture
Located in London, GB
French silver and guilloche enamel timepiece with hand painted picture. Of unusual construction
Category

Vintage 1910s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver, Enamel

A Strut Clock in The Manner of Thomas Cole by Howell, James & Co.
By Thomas Cole (Clockmaker)
Located in Amersham, GB
This beautiful desk timepiece is a rare strut clock, in the form of a gilded scallop shell, with an
Category

Antique 1860s English Baroque Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Limited Baccarat x Corum Golden Bridge Crystal Skeletonized Timepiece Clock
By Corum
Located in Switzerland, CH
BACCARAT Limited Edition Crystal & Skeletonized Golden Bridge Desk Clock Timepiece in the style of a
Category

1990s Desk Accessories

19th Century Desk Clock
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A chic, c. 1825 French, looping desk clock with a central timepiece framed in foliate embellished
Category

Antique 1820s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

19th Century Desk Clock
19th Century Desk Clock
H 10.25 in W 6.25 in D 4.25 in
Modern Industry Serif Series Desk in Walnut and Oxidized Steel Wishbone Legs
By Modern Industry
Located in Downers Grove, IL
integrated timepiece to keep you on schedule. Custom sizes, finishes and configurations are available. As
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Desks and Writing ...

Materials

Metal, Steel

Desk Clock by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant desk clock by Cartier features a soft blue guilloché enamel and gold frame. With
Category

20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Gold

Desk Clock by Cartier
Desk Clock by Cartier
H 2.5 in W 2.5 in D 1 in
Joe DiMaggio's Presentation Desk Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
From the personal collection of the legendary Joe DiMaggio, this incredible vintage desk clock was
Category

20th Century Swiss Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Joe DiMaggio's Presentation Desk Clock
Joe DiMaggio's Presentation Desk Clock
H 4 in W 3.38 in D 3.38 in
An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium
Located in Amersham, GB
A very fine desk compendium, comprising an eight day timepiece, barometer and thermometer, in a
Category

Antique 1880s French Late Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Ormolu

An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium
An Exceptional Ormolu Desk Compendium
H 5.52 in W 5.52 in D 2.56 in
Cartier Mystery Prism Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
excellence and artistic design. Cartier, renowned for its luxury timepieces and jewelry, created this desk
Category

Late 20th Century Desk Accessories

Cartier Mystery Prism Desk Clock
Cartier Mystery Prism Desk Clock
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H 4 in W 3.5 in D 3 in
Nautical themed Desk Compendium Industrial rotating Globe Clock
Located in London, GB
A combined timepiece, weather station and globe desk piece industrial clock. Constructed of onyx
Category

Antique 1880s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Alfred Dunhill 1950 West Germany Desk Petrol Mechanical Lighter 12 Inches Ruler
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
Twelve Inches ruler desk lighter designed by Dunhill. Very unusual and stunning desk petrol
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Imhof Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium
By Arthur Imhof
Located in London, GB
A midcentury gilt desk clock and weather compendium by Imhof. A stunning vintage timepiece that
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Antique Ornate Brass Desk Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
19th century Victorian antique ornate brass desk clock having an exquisite ornate brass and enamel
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Cl...

Materials

Brass

1980s White Metal Desk Clock by Time Square
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A postmodern desk or table clock by Time Square. This "fashionable timepiece" (the manufacturer's
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Luxor Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium
By Luxor
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed midcentury gilt desk clock and weather compendium by Luxor. The compendium
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Gubelin Art Deco Guilloche and Bronze 8 Day Desk Clock
By Gubelin
Located in Hudson, NY
Art Deco Gubelin eight-day desk clock with sonnerie chimes, originating from Switzerland in the
Category

Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Slate, Bronze, Enamel

Art Deco Style Mid-Century Jacob Palmtag Desk Clock
By Jakob Palmtag
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
that his clock is on a 220/110v/50 Hz European Cycle. The timepiece will work in Asia and Australasia
Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Cut Glass

A Rare 18th Century Ormolu Desk Clock by Etienne Le Noir, Paris
By Etienne LeNoir
Located in Los Angeles, CA
6-9 and 529B, is a testament to the precision and individuality of this timepiece. For maintenance
Category

Antique 18th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Bronze & Glass Clock by Kienzle, Circa 1935, Germany
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Devon, England
glass and brass desk timepiece is typical of the 1930s. The bronze case is highly polished and
Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Rolex Gilt Brass Painted Horseshoe-Shaped Desk Clock C1960
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
movement. This is a rare and beautiful precision timepiece desk clock which Rolex produced because of it’s
Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Fine French 19th Century Louis XV Style Bureau Plat Cartonnier, Antoine Krieger
By Antoine Krieger
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very fine French 19th century Louis XV style bureau plat (Desk - Writing Table - Ladies Desk
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique 20th Century Goliath Watch with Sterling Silver Case, Date circa 1910
Located in London, GB
Robust timepiece is in good condition, the clock itself is by Edward Glasgow it has an eight day movement
Category

Early 20th Century British Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver

Mappin & Webb Ltd Antique Edwardian 1900s Sterling Silver Mantel Clock
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
addition to our silver timepiece collection. This exceptional antique Edwardian sterling silver mantel
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Three Train Clock By Smith & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
prized. One of the most sought-after and elusive of all skeleton clocks, this timepiece operates with a
Category

Antique 19th Century English Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Steel

Three Train Clock By Smith & Sons
Three Train Clock By Smith & Sons
H 22 in W 16 in D 9 in
Regency Walnut Library Bracket Clock, Haley & Milner, London
Located in Norwich, GB
& Milner, Wigmore Street, London. Substantial Fusee timepiece movement with anchor escapement, regulating
Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Teckell ADAGIO pendulum clock in Covelano White marble by Gianfranco Barban
By Teckell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Adagio floor pendulum clock designed by Gianfranco Barban for Teckell is a part of Takto timepieces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble

Teckell ADAGIO pendulum clock in Marquina Black marble by Gianfranco Barban
By Teckell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Adagio floor pendulum clock designed by Gianfranco Barban for Teckell is a part of Takto timepieces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble

Teckell ADAGIO pendulum clock in Brushed Silver Wave marble by Gianfranco Barban
By Teckell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Adagio floor pendulum clock designed by Gianfranco Barban for Teckell is a part of Takto timepieces
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble

Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Amersham, GB
A stylish Jaeger-LeCoultre skeleton timepiece with a gilded 16 jewel inline or ‘baguette’ movement
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold, Gold Plate, Brass

Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock
Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock
H 7.49 in W 6.5 in D 1.58 in
Mahogany Carriage Clock by James McCabe
By James McCabe
Located in New Orleans, LA
timepieces were owned by notable figures, including Horatio Nelson and George Washington, and they can be
Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Carriage Clock by James McCabe
Mahogany Carriage Clock by James McCabe
H 9.25 in W 6 in D 5.38 in
Buschman “Minerva” German Horizontal Table Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
display in this exceptionally rare horizontal tabletop timepiece dating to 1650 Augsburg. Created by
Category

Antique 17th Century German Renaissance Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver

Vintage French gilt Brass, Glass and Enamel Zodiac Astrology Themed Clock
By Hour Lavigne
Located in Leesburg, VA
exceptional and beautiful timepiece is appropriately fitted with a time-themed Zodiac motif. The ground is
Category

Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

French Great Wheel Skeleton Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
of the 19th century. Skeleton clocks are among the most exceptional and intriguing timepieces ever
Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Great Wheel Skeleton Clock
French Great Wheel Skeleton Clock
H 18.5 in W 12 in D 5 in
Antique "Chelsea Co." Brass Clock, Mini Size, ca. 1910
By Chelsea Clock
Located in Petaluma, CA
will last a lifetime. A fabulous beautiful timepiece.
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Cartier Art Deco Table Clock
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
timepiece. The silver square dial, signed "Cartier Electric," features deep black lacquer hands with a gilt
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver, Brass

Cartier Art Deco Table Clock
Cartier Art Deco Table Clock
H 4.75 in W 4.25 in D 2.25 in
Litchfield Cathedral Skeleton Clock by Evans of Handsworth
By William F. Evans of Handsworth
Located in New Orleans, LA
architecture. This extraordinary timepiece features an intricate skeleton design, revealing its impressive two
Category

Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver, Steel

Vintage 1982 Sterling Silver Miniature Boudoir Clock
By Matthew Norman SA
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
clock; an addition to our silver timepiece collection. This exceptional vintage Elizabeth II sterling
Category

Vintage 1980s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

Monumental Three-Train Bracket Clock by J.C. Jennens & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
store window. The eight-day timepiece has a triple fusee movement with both ten bells and five gongs
Category

Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Measured Time Clock by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
it to an aesthetic experience, this timepiece is a timeless addition to any space. Photographed atop
Category

Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Measured Time Clock by Isamu Noguchi
Measured Time Clock by Isamu Noguchi
H 6 in W 5.5 in D 3.5 in
Fabergé Enamel Table Clock
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
More than a simple clock, this timepiece by the revered Fabergé firm is a work of art. Created
Category

20th Century Russian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Fabergé Enamel Table Clock
Fabergé Enamel Table Clock
H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 2.25 in
1980s Red & Black Metal Clock by Time Square
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A postmodern desk or table clock by Time Square. This "fashionable timepiece" (the manufacturer's
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Table Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre Ghiso, Rare, 1930s
By Jaeger-LeCoultre, Ghiso
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco table / desk / mantel clock. We've had this Art Deco beauty fully serviced by an
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

18th Century Brass Lantern Clock
Located in Lincoln, GB
. Crafted from gleaming brass, this timepiece features intricate fretwork panels that adorn its lantern
Category

Antique 18th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

18th Century Brass Lantern Clock
18th Century Brass Lantern Clock
H 14.97 in W 6.3 in D 5.91 in
Orrery Clock By Raingo À Paris
By Zacharie Raingo
Located in New Orleans, LA
beauty of the present timepiece is certainly a testament to that fact. Often referred to as an 'orrery
Category

Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver, Brass, Bronze, Steel

Orrery Clock By Raingo À Paris
Orrery Clock By Raingo À Paris
H 30 in W 18 in D 18 in
Exceptional Atmos Table Clock by Jaeger-Lecoultre, circa 1940, Switzerland
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Paris, FR
Reutter'. Jaeger-LeCoultre is a Swiss luxury watch, clock, and timepiece manufacturer. The workshop was
Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Alarm Clock MoonBeam Westclox Yellow Bakelite Vintage Art Deco 1950s
By Westclox
Located in Antwerpen, BE
era timepieces. In essence, the "Moonbeam" transcends its functional purpose, serving as a captivating
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

English Sinclair Harding Harrison Grasshopper Double Pendulum Sea Skeleton Clock
By Sinclair Harding
Located in Danville, CA
, Cheltenham, a skeletonized "John Harrison Sea Clock", the polished brass timepiece movement with large escape
Category

Vintage 1980s British Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Acrylic & Chrome Clock, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
wonderful timepiece that won't disappoint.
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Acrylic & Chrome Clock, circa 1930
Art Deco Acrylic & Chrome Clock, circa 1930
H 5.91 in W 5.12 in D 2.05 in
Rare c.1630 Augsburg Quarter-Striking Table Clock by Samuel Haug.
Located in Greenlawn, NY
timepiece from the early 17th century. There is one finial missing from the center top just below the
Category

Antique 17th Century German Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the desk timepiece you’re looking for. A desk timepiece — often made from metal, bronze and brass — can elevate any home. There are 157 variations of the antique or vintage desk timepiece you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect desk timepiece — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each desk timepiece bearing Art Deco, Empire or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made desk timepiece has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Jaeger-LeCoultre, Kienzle Clocks and Cartier are consistently popular.

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A desk timepiece can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,667, while the lowest priced sells for $140 and the highest can go for as much as $1,250,000.

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