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Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Table Clock, Murano Glass, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Table Clock, Murano Glass, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Vintage Industrial Art Deco Metal Smiths Electric Wall Clock, circa 1950
Located in London, GB
Stunning example of the iconic factory wall clock by Smiths English Clock Systems. c.1950
Left in totally original condition, retaining the black factory paint which has developed a...
Category
English Industrial Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Steel
Europa stand alarm clock germany around 1950s
By Europa
Located in Wien, AT
Europa stand alarm clock germany around 1950s
Original condition
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Brass
Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Clock
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Electric Wall Clock,, Amazing colors,, wonderful patina,, retains original Howard Miller label,, Tested and...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Hourglasses Murano Clear Ribbed Studio Art Glass Objects Venini Style
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A lovely pair of optical blown art glass hourglasses with a ribbed surface by unknown artist.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Vintage "Anemone" Crystal Table Clock by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in Morristown, NJ
An attractive vintage 20th c., crystal table clock signed "Daum - France" on the crystal. The quartz clock mechanism also has a stylized Daum signature located below 12 o'clock. At 10' square, the clock has a strong visual presence.
History And Meaning Of Anemones:
It was believed that the flower sprang from the blood of the slain Adonis, who was a lover of the goddess Aphrodite. As such, anemones were often seen as a symbol of love and passion. In Victorian England, anemones were given as gifts to express love and anticipation.
Founded in 1878, Daum Nancy crystal is still recognized for its manufacturing expertise. It owes its fame to master glassmaker Antonin Daum.
Dimensions:
10"h x 10"w x 2.25"d
Condition:
Good, oxidation to metal ring surrounding dial, no visible chips, cracks, or repairs. Clock has not been tested.
Provenance:
The Collection of Olga & Arthur Rankin, NYC. Arthur Rankin was a visionary who wore many hats as a producer, director, screenwriter and animator. He is best known for pioneering the art of “Animagic” — or stop-action animation.
His legacy is etched in the hearts of millions, especially during the holiday season. Rankin/Bass Productions gave us timeless treasures like “Rudolph the...
Category
French Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Crystal
Jaeger LeCoultre, Silver Atmos Clock from 1955, Revised and New Nickel-Plated
Located in Greven, DE
Silver Atmos clock
Dimensions: H x W x D: 22 x 18 x 13.5 cm
Description:
Atmos V caliber 526 in nickel-plated case.
White dial ring with silver numerals. As usual on the early mode...
Category
Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Brass
Atmos Clock by Jaeger LeCoultre, Classique Design, Manufactured in 1950
Located in Greven, DE
Early Atmos clock from Jaeger LeCoultre
Switzerland
Brass, partly gold-plated
Year of manufacture 1950
Dimensions: H x W x D: 23.5 x 21 x 16.5 cm
Description:
Atmos II in matt bru...
Category
Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Brass
Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Clock, Nickel Plated, Manufactured 1950
Located in Greven, DE
Atmos II from Jaeger LeCoultre
Switzerland
Nickel-plated brass
Year of manufacture 1950
Dimensions: H x W x D: 23.5 x 21 x 16.5 cm
Description:
Atmos II in a new nickel-plated cas...
Category
Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Brass
Boulle ta Table Clock in Wood and Brass from the Second Half of the 20th Century
Located in Milano, MI
Boulle Table Clock, with red background and brass inlays, brass dial with white enamel cartouches and black Roman numerals, crowned with rocailles and pendulum movement.
Ø 31.5 cm ...
Category
French Louis XIV Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Brass
French Faience Quimper Clock Circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Faience Quimper Clock Circa 1950.
Category
French Rustic Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
1950s mechanical Atlanta wall clock with a 10 day movement and a gong strike
Located in München, DE
Original Mid Century Modern mechanical wall clock from Atlanta. Made in Germany.
With one 10-day clockwork and a gong strike every half hour and ...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Brass
Large mechanical 1950s brass world time clock by Heinrich Möller for Kienzle
Located in München, DE
Rare large, heavy Mid Century brass world time clock by Kienzle.
Design by Heinrich Johannes Möller. Made in Germany.
Kienzle is the oldest clock company in Germany.
It was founded i...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Brass
George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock #4766
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice vintage mid century modern George Nelson for Howard Miller 4766 Clock in working condition. The clock has an alarm function that is working as well. The clock bears a Treadway...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
1950's Rare George Nelson for Howard Miller Chronopak 4765 Clock
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful example of a mid century design by George Nelson for the Howard Miller clock company, this Chronopak Model 4765A clock is in beautiful condition and running well and keep...
Category
North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Metal
Bakelite Industrial Factory Wall Clock by Pragotron
By Pragotron
Located in Vienna, AT
Industrial wall clock Pragotron. Frame made of bakelite. The clock face is covered with glass. Formerly a slave clock, it is now fitted with a modern quartz movement with an AA-batte...
Category
Czech Industrial Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
Beautiful original 1950s Diehl Electro table clock with curved teak plywood
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, very rare original 1950s Diehl table clock with curved teak plywood casing. Very good vintage condition. Hardly any signs of use can be seen. Made in Germany.
Battery oper...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Teak, Plywood
Rare and Lovely Mid-Century Modern Bakelite Table or Wall Clock by PRIM 1950s
By PRIM Clocks
Located in Munich, DE
Rare and highly decorative Mid-Century Modern table or wall clock. Rotating body due to brass joint ball. Designed and manufactured by PRIM clocks, Czech Republic, 1950s.
Executed i...
Category
Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Brass
Alarm Clock MoonBeam Westclox Yellow Bakelite Vintage Art Deco 1950s
By Westclox
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Crafted in the vibrant era of the 1950s, the "Moonbeam" alarm clock by Westclox is a mesmerizing testament to the enduring charm of mid-20th-century design. Its retro allure is accen...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Starburst Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Iconic design by George Nelson
Category
American Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Hardwood
George Nelson Basket Clock, model 2215
Located in New York, NY
Round basket clock, model #2215, designed by George Nelson and produced by Howard Miller, 1950’s. Rattan, enameled steel, metal. With Howard Miller decal on face, and sticker and emb...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Metal, Steel
Mid Century German Made Weather Station Relative Hygrometer, Circa 1960
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid Century German Made acrylic and brass Weather Station Relative Hygrometer this sphere with Barometer Hygrometer & Thermometer.
West Germany, circa 1960
Category
American Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Brass
Fiat Watch Co. 1950 Swiss Travel Pendant Clock Nickel Silver and Green Leather
By Fiat
Located in Miami, FL
Travel and pendant clock designed by the Fiat Watch Company.
Beautiful foldable travel clock, manufactured in Switzerland by the Fiat Watch Compa...
Category
Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Nickel
Secticon table clock by Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Rivoli, IT
Table clock designed by Angelo Mangiarotti and Bruno Morassutti in 1956 for the Swiss company Le Porte-Echappement Universel.
Black plastic frame, battery-operated movement.
Category
Swiss Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Brass
Robert Picault Ceramic Clock France - 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Robert Picault Ceramic Clock, France - 1950s.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Ceramic
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Modern Clock , France, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Mid-century 8 day table clock by Jaeger-Lecoultre, France, ca.1950. The wrought iron frame was designed by Gilbert Poillerat. Height: 8.9"(22.5cm), Width: 8.1"(20.5cm), Depth ...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Desk Clock with Alarm Feature, 1950's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. by Concord
STYLE / REFERENCE: Alarm
METAL / MATERIAL: Nickle
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length X Diameter
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Wind...
Category
Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Nickel
Marine Chronometer By Wempe
Located in Amersham, GB
A Chronometerwerke Hamburg type 5 two day marine chronometer by Wempe numbered 5077. The free-sprung spotted movement with blued steel helical hairspring to a cut and compensated bim...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
1950s Hollywood Regency Higgins Style General Electric Wall Clock
Located in Miami, FL
Modern and sophisticated, this Hollywood Regency and Higgins era glass bodied wall clock by General Electric has many decorative hallmarks starting with an undulating shape with gilt...
Category
American Hollywood Regency Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Metal
Walnut Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock Retailed by Garrards, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Walnut grandmother clock retailed by Garrards.
Walnut Longcase clock standing on a raised, shaped moulded plinth with applied panel to the ...
Category
English Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Jean-Pierre Ryckaert Large Midcentury Clock Lamp, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large clock lamp by Jean-Pierre Ryckaert, Paris, circa 1950. Wrought-iron and leather. Decorated leather dial. Measurements without shade - height with socket : 21"(53cm), width : 9....
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Wrought Iron
Junghans Max Bill German Minimalist White Ceramic Wall Clock Braun Era
By Max Bill, Dieter Rams
Located in Hyattsville, MD
The clock movement with a fresh battery has been running, however it may need to be serviced, it is quite loud. The manual timer is in working order. For reference an example was auc...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Porcelain
Kienzle German Midcentury Table Clock, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
German midcentury table clock by Kienzle, Germany, 1950s. Brass and glass. Beveled front glass. 8 days movement. Measures: Height 5.1" (13 cm), width 7.5"(19 cm), depth 1.8"(4.5 cm)....
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Brass
Stunning Clock by Hour Lavigne (mechanism) and Mayodon (ceramist), France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Stunning clock by famous clockmaker Hour Lavigne and ceramist Jean Léon Mayodon (1893-1967)
This clock is made of a central clock by Hour Lavigne mounted on a plate realized by J....
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Jaeger LeCoultre 1950 Swiss Retro Modernist Mechanical Desk Clock Near Mint
Located in Miami, FL
Desk clock designed by Jaeger LeCoultre.
Fabulous geometric desk-table clock, created in Switzerland by the clockmakers of Jaeger LeCoultre, back in the 1950. This clock is very rare and has been crafted with retro modernist patterns in solid patinated bronze. Mount in a rectangle pedestal...
Category
Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Steel
Rare 1965 Men’s Accutron 214 Spaceview M5 Openwork/Skeleton Wristwatch by Bulova
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The 1965 Men's Accutron 214 Spaceview Openwork Wristwatch was a revolutionary timepiece featuring cutting-edge tuning fork technology, setting a new standard for accuracy in the industry by Bulova watches.
The Spaceview wristwatch was never intended for the public marketplace. Originally made an openwork skeleton watch for jewelers and watch sellers to show off the revolutionary electronic tuning fork movement to prospective buyers in shops. After being displayed in-store customers immediately began to request these display models for purchase, so Bulova added an hour-and-minute track for customers to be able to read the time for purchase. Without realizing it Joseph Bulova had created an absolute sensation, so the "space view...
Category
Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Movado travel clock 1950s
By Movado
Located in London, GB
A ‘baby’ Movado purse or travel watch. Chocolate brown crocodile skin with silver mounts.
1950s, in excellent condition with code numbers punched on the b...
Category
Swiss Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Silver Plate
Large 4' Foot Coca-Cola Light Up Steel Marquee Clock, Circa 1960
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Transport yourself to the 1950s with this iconic 4' tall Coca-Cola Collectible Wall Clock. Crafted to perfection, it's a nostalgic masterpiece that oozes vintage charm. The classic C...
Category
Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Steel
Daum Crystal Table Clock from the 1950s, France
By Daum
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Daum :
Crystal table lamp by Daum with acid engraved Chardon motif, signed on the bottom and with original sticker ;
Mechanism of the pendulum has just been revised and humiliated by a specialist! imperative before a purchase if the clock is more than 5 years old.
Unique and Timeless Design: Daum is a renowned French crystal manufacturer known for its exquisite craftsmanship and artistic designs. Vintage Daum crystal...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Crystal
Junghans travel alarm clock, 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Vintage travel alarm clock by Junghans, 1950, good original condition, original box available
Category
Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Metal
20th Century Atmos Kendo Table Clock, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
20th century Aymos Kendo table clock
By unknown manufacturer from Germany, circa 1950.
In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful ...
Category
German Other Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Clock Jaeger LeCoultre and G. Poillerat, France, circa 1950
Located in Merida, Yucatan
French 8 day clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre.
The wrought iron frame was designed by Gilbert Poillerat and bears the serial number 233.
It's in its original working condition. Would bene...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
George Nelson Mid Century Ball Clock in Brass and Wood
Located in Weesp, NL
Interestingly, while nearly all of the designs that came out of George’s studio were attributed to him, many were actually designed by him and his team. Some were even designed solely by someone else working at the studio.
Nelson famously recounted the story of how the Ball Clock came to life in an interview decades after it’s release:
“It was one of the really funny evenings. Noguchi came by, Bucky Fuller came by, and here was Irving, and here was I, and Noguchi - who can’t keep his hands off anything - he saw we were working on clocks and started making doodles. Then Bucky sort of brushed Isamu aside. He said, ‘This is a good way to do a clock’ and made some utterly absurd thing. Everybody was taking a crack at this, pushing each other aside and making scribbles. At some point we left – we were suddenly all tired, and we’d had a little bit too much to drink – and the next morning I came back, and here was this roll of paper, and Irving and I looked at it, and somewhere in this roll, there was a ball clock. I don’t know to this day who cooked it up.”
Nevertheless, whoever it was that came up with George Nelson’s designs, it’s almost certain that they would never have come to fruition if it wasn’t for George’s vision and forward-thinking approach.
Can you tell me more about his clocks?
George’s clocks were one of his most impressive bodies of work. In total, he and his team designed over 130 clocks in just three decades.
While it is widely accepted that Irving Harper was the lead designer for the Howard Miller Clock Company at George Nelson Associates, the collection arose after two insightful observations from George: one, that people no longer used the numbers to tell the time; and two, that since most people now used their wristwatch to tell the time, interior clocks were now free to become more decorative in nature.
The clocks were designed and released in batches of 8 and were initially only given numbers for names. The Sunflower Clock was simply ‘Clock 2261’, the Flock of Butterflies Clock was 'Clock 2226’, and so on.
The Ball was the first clock designed by George and his team and it was followed shortly after by the Star, Sunburst, Spindle, Asterisk, Turbine, Flock of Butterflies, Eye and others. The clocks were purposefully abstract and were designed to complement the modernist furniture emerging at the time.
As well as wall clocks, George’s studio also produced a series of desk clocks during that time, most notably the bubble-shaped Night Desk...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Colonial Zeeland Grandfather Weight Driven Clock
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Decorative piece. We were only able to make it work for a few minutes. It will chime with a beautiful Westminster chime melody if the hands are moved manually. Possibly, after servic...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Wood, Birch
Vintage Clock Kienzle Art Decò Heinrich Johannes Möller 1950
Located in Biella, IT
Kienzle Production Germany art decò Heinrich Johannes Möller design years ’50
8 days , gold gilded, minimalist watch.
Category
Italian Art Deco Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Brass
Gio' Ponti Wall Clock Brass Metal 1950 Italy
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milano, IT
Rare Wall Clock
Category
Italian Other Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Brass
Junghans Pastel Green Wall Clock in Porcelain, Germany, 1950s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A midcentury German porcelain wall clock decorated with pastel green glaze. It features a slightly concave glass front that can be opened ...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Jaeger LeCoultre Gilt Brass and Black Glass Eight Day Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
A stylish and unusual Art Deco Jaeger LeCoultre gilt brass and black glass eight day mantel clock. Presented by Societe Maritime J. Pequin in 1952.
The clock has a circular gilded...
Category
Swiss Art Deco Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Brass
Daum Crystal Table Clock 1950s, France
By Daum
Located in DÉNIA, ES
Daum :
Crystal table lamp by Daum with acid engraved Chardon motif, signed on the bottom and with original sticker
Mechanism of the pendulum has just been revised and humiliated by a specialist! imperative before a purchase if the clock is more than 5 years old.
Unique and Timeless Design: Daum is a renowned French crystal manufacturer known for its exquisite craftsmanship and artistic designs. Vintage Daum crystal...
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Crystal
Imhof Swiss 1950 Zodiacal Modernist 8 Days Desk Clock in Gilded Bronze and Glass
By Arthur Imhof
Located in Miami, FL
Desk clock designed by Arthur Imhof.
Fabulous desk-table clock, created in Switzerland by the clocks makers house of Imhof, back in the 1950. This clock is very rare and has been ...
Category
Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Steel
Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Table Clock, Murano Glass, 1950s
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Art Deco Table Clock, Murano Glass, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Murano Glass
100% Original Finish Gustavian Style Wall Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique 100% Original Finish Gustavian Style Wall Clock.
Category
Swedish Gustavian Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Wood
Kieninger & Obergfell German Regency Brass Mantel Clock
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A stunning midcentury Regency styled mantel clock with a brass case and floating glass paneled center stage with an electromagnetic movement, with a brushed steel square chapter ring...
Category
German Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Brass
VENINI Table Clock /Scrivania Brass Murano Glass 1950 Italy
By Venini
Located in Milano, IT
Venini Desk or Table Clock
Category
Italian Other Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Murano Glass
French Handstitched Brown Leather Clock, Jacques Adnet Attributed, 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
French handstitched brown leather clock, Jacques Adnet attributed, 1950s.
Category
French Mid-Century Modern Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Brass
Gent of Leicester Double Sided Illuminated British Rail Station Clock
Located in Nottingham, GB
1960S DOUBLE-SIDED ILLUMINATED RAILWAY STATION CLOCK
A stunning double-sided illuminated railway station clock, crafted by the renowned Great British Clock maker, Gents of Leicester, circa 1960.
This iconic timepiece boasts a sleek black-painted steel case that exudes vintage charm and adds a touch of sophistication to any space.
This railway station clock was model number C32/261 from Gents and designed for and used by British Rail.
The clock has been professionally restored incorporating new LED chip lighting that is controllable remotely via a mobile app or remote control. This makes it easy to set and schedule the lighting to specific times and days if required, new high torque synchronous main movement controls the clock's hands, guaranteed for 12 months.
Eco-conscious designers will appreciate the sustainability of this reclaimed station clock, which used low energy LED lighting and clock movements. By choosing a vintage industrial clock...
Category
British Industrial Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Steel
Orologio Da Tavola Anni 50, Design, Vetro Di Murano, Vintage
Located in Milano, MI
orologio da tavola anni 50 - design - vetro di murano - vintage
Descrizione :
prologio anni 50 in vetro di murano
Origini :
Italia
Periodo di produzione :
1950
...
Category
Italian Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Glass
George Nelson Studio Steering Wheel Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An original George Nelson Studio steering wheel clock
Original surface, hour markers and second hand
Howard Miller Decal present,see detail phot...
Category
American Vintage 1950s Clocks
Materials
Metal
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