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When were starburst clocks popular?
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Starburst clocks first became popular in the 1950s. Also called the sunburst clock, these wall clocks have circular faces surrounded by wood or metal spokes that resemble sun rays. The original design for this clock was developed in the late 1940s. The Ball clock — a starburst-shaped assemblage of lollipop-like brass spokes capped with lacquered birch orbs, playfully mismatched hands and absolutely no numerals — was the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the New York City offices of legendary writer, architect and furniture maker George Nelson. Find a collection of starburst clocks on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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19th Century Sunburst Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century sunburst clock. Bronze with marble base.
Category
Antique 1870s French Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Spanish Carved Giltwood Sunburst Wall Clock with Mirrored Insets
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a touch of elegance to your home with this striking gilt wood sunburst clock, hand-carved in
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Wall Clocks
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
United Brass Spindles Sunburst Atomic Clock, 1960s
By United Clock Corp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
relief on white background. Sculptural, graphic shape of the clock elevates the iconic sunburst design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
61cm 6.9kg BRUTALIST Hollywood Regency SUNBURST metal Wall Clock, Germany 1970s
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
sunburst wall clock
Origin:
Germany
Age:
1970s
Description:
This original
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Atlanta Midcentury Atomic Age Sunburst Brass Table Desk Clock, Western Germany
By Atlanta Clock Co.
Located in Vienna, AT
An amazing midcentury triangular design starburst table or desk clock from the 1950s. Executed by
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock, Germany, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning 1970s sunburst starburst Junghans wall clock. Made of heavy resin, gilded, with a junghans
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Resin
