Find many varieties of an authentic piece of 18th century mantel bronze available at 1stDibs. An item from our selection of 18th century mantel bronze — often made from
metal,
bronze and
stone — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 18th Century. A choice in our collection of 18th century mantel bronze made by
Louis XVI designers — as well as those associated with
Louis XV — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of 18th century mantel bronze over the years, but those crafted by
Ferdinand Berthoud,
Lepine and
Thiéry Paris are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for a piece of 18th century mantel bronze can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,306 and can go as high as $80,414, while the average can fetch as much as $8,800.
Personal time-telling devices may have migrated from our pockets to our wrists and finally onto our phones, but despite the convenience of a handheld digital timekeeper, nothing can beat well-made vintage, new and antique mantel clocks.
Invented by clockmakers in France and popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries, these practical yet ornate pieces were typically displayed on top of fireplaces or desks. While the most common mantel clocks were created in the traditional tambour style, which features a wide base that flares into an upright drum- or camelback-shaped case, modern clockmakers and furniture designers have experimented with their own ideas for these decorative objects over the years, introducing different forms and working with unconventional materials. A collection of whimsical, monochromatic handmade mantel clocks crafted by Dutch designer Kiki van Eijk, called Floating Frames, for example, features minimalist frames of anodized wire and ceramic clockfaces.
When shopping for an antique, vintage or new mantel clock, don’t be afraid to branch out. Wood mantel clocks of any era will bring a classic, elegant allure to the shelving in your living room or the bookcase in your bedroom, while Empire-style mantel clocks will comparatively boast eye-catching gilt bronze and pronounced sculptural attributes. Some Art Deco mantel clocks will feature an integration of marble or glass and will likely be marked by the decorative embellishments associated with that particular furniture style.
There’s just something about cool clocks, right? Spend your time with an extraordinary collection of mantel clocks on 1stDibs today.