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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
Decorative Bamboo Sunburst Clock XL Mid-Century Modern Style
Located in Oxford, GB
We have created a fabulous Sunburst.
Mid-Century Modern style sunburst clock. It's a patinated
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Wall Clocks
Materials
Composition
Decorative Bamboo Sunburst Clock XL mid-century modern style
Located in Oxford, GB
We have created a fabulous Sunburst
mid-century modern-style sunburst clock. Its A
golden bamboo
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Wall Clocks
Materials
Composition
Mid-Century Modern Style Sunburst Atomic Wall Clock By Kenneth Wingard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking wall clock designed by Kenneth Wingard to evoke the nostalgia of 1950s-style Sunburst
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
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
Rare Gilt Wood Smiths Gold Sunburst Wall Clock. Made in England
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Leicester, GB
stunning large golden oval shaped sunburst, hand carved from wood and a simple aluminium clock face. Made
Category
Vintage 1970s English Baroque Wall Clocks
Materials
Beech
