1930s Clocks
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Chrome
Early 20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Metal, Steel
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Clocks
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1930s French Clocks
Marble
Vintage 1930s English Clocks
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Glass, Mirror
Early 20th Century European Industrial Wall Clocks
Iron
Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1930s British Chinoiserie Mantel Clocks
Lacquer
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Onyx, Marble
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Chrome, Aluminum
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Aluminum, Chrome
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wall Clocks
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century German Industrial Wall Clocks
Iron
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Metal
Vintage 1930s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass, Nickel
Vintage 1930s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Glass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Stone, Nickel
Vintage 1930s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Leather
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Agate
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Wall Clocks
Chrome
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Onyx, Marble, Spelter
Vintage 1930s French Mantel Clocks
Metal
Vintage 1930s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Stone, Metal
Vintage 1930s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Stone, Brass, Nickel
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Wall Clocks
Softwood
Vintage 1930s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Stone, Metal
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Wall Clocks
Softwood
Vintage 1930s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Leather
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze
Vintage 1920s French Mantel Clocks
Glass
Early 20th Century Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Marble, Onyx, Metal
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Stone, Bronze
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Onyx
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Metal
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Metal
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Murano Glass
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Stone, Bronze
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Stone
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Scottish Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Shagreen
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Chrome
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Chrome
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Chrome
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Precious Stone
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Nickel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Glass, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Wood
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass, Other
- 1
1930s Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are 1930s Clocks?
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between a grandmother clock and a granddaughter clock is height. A grandmother clock is a longcase clock that is usually around 60 to 72 inches tall, while a granddaughter clock is one that is 36 to 60 inches high. Both are shorter than a grandfather clock, which typically measures 73 to 90 inches in height. Explore a diverse assortment of grandmother and granddaughter clocks on 1stDibs.
- What is a sunburst clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023A sunburst clock is a wall clock that features a round face surrounded by spokes of wood or metal. This design resembles a shining sun. George Nelson Associates gets credit for designing the first one for the Howard Miller Clock Company in 1950, but many other creators have introduced their own versions over the years. Shop a collection of sunburst clocks on 1stDibs.
- What is an Elliott clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023An Elliott clock is a clock produced by the company J.J. Elliott, Ltd. The clockworks was based in London and patented a unique tubular bell system for their pieces in 1884. In 1924, the company stopped producing clocks. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Elliott clocks.
- What is a mission clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Mission clocks are a style of clock from the 19th century Arts & Crafts design movement. Mission clocks are known for their super simplistic design.
- What is a calendar clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A calendar clock is a timepiece that displays the days of the week and month, phases of the moon and other features, along with hours, minutes and seconds. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary calendar clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a pendulum on a clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A pendulum in a clock is a swinging weight that is used as the timekeeping element in the clock. An antique pendulum clock is considered a timeless fixture in homes today, a hugely popular decorative piece for your living room or dining room. Shop a collection of pendulum clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a perpetual clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A perpetual clock is one that never requires winding or a battery change to accurately track the time and sometimes also the date. Instead, the clock relies on a gas-filled capsule that shrinks and expands in response to temperature fluctuations to power its movement. On 1stDibs, find a range of perpetual clocks.
- What is a regulator a clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A regulator clock is a generic term used for a wall-mounted clock that is weight-driven by a pendulum. On 1stDibs, you can find a great collection of vintage and modern clocks to choose from.
- What is an anniversary clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An anniversary clock is a table clock that only requires winding roughly once every 400 days. As a result, people sometimes wind them once per year on their wedding anniversaries to celebrate the occasion. Shop a selection of anniversary clocks on 1stDibs.
- What is a travel clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023A travel clock is a compact clock that folds flat to be packed in luggage. Some travel clocks have more than one face, allowing you to keep track of the time at home and in your current location. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of travel clocks.
- What does a chess clock do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Chess clocks are used primarily to make sure that a player does not overly delay the game. By keeping track of the time spent for each player's move, the total time is tracked.
- Where is the elephant clock now?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The original elephant clock designed by Ismail al-Jazari is no longer in existence. However, a larger scale reproduction is on display at the Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Shop a variety of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
- What are mechanical clocks?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A mechanical clock is made with an oscillating mechanism that marks the passing time. An escapement counts its beats. The first mechanical clock was made out of iron, and was first seen in medieval Europe. You’ll find a collection of mechanical clocks from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
- What is the rarest clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 16, 2024What the rarest clock is today will owe to a particular model's presence on the market. The rarest and most sought-after clocks in the world include those created by Patek Philippe, Waltham Watch Company, Cartier, Hermle, E. Howard & Co. and Thomas Tompion.
If a given model designed by one of these manufacturers is scarce, this attribute will be critical to determining its value providing there is demand for it. While other factors are at play when it comes to value, scarcity is important in the world of collectibles.
Clocks designed in recent decades may be worth more than their older counterparts if fewer of the former are on the market. For example, an antique clock manufactured in a large quantity, even if it is an exceptionally decorative object adorned with gilt bronze flowers and tortoiseshell elements, may be worth far less than a one-of-a-kind vintage clock owing entirely to rarity and demand.
A table clock designed by prestigious English clockmaker Thomas Tompion for Queen Mary in 1693 was sold at auction for more than $2 million in 2019, while a clock named the Duc d'Orléans Breguet Sympathique, designed by the Swiss house of Breguet in the 1830s, fetched $6.8 million at auction in 2012. There are an estimated 12 Sympathiques in existence.
Find a collection of clocks for sale on 1stDibs. - What is the Atlas clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Atlas clock is a famed clock mounted outside of the Tiffany & Co. store in New York. Tiffany & Co. have since created an Atlas line of watches inspired by this famous clock and legendary Greek figure. Shop a collection of authentic Atlas watches on 1stDibs.
- What are the types of clocks?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Clocks may be mechanical, electric, pendulum, quartz or atomic.
- What is a Junghans clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Junghans clock is a timekeeping device made by Junghans Uhren GmbH, a German manufacturer. Erhard Junghans founded the company in Schramberg, Germany on April 15, 1861, and it remains in business to the present day. Shop a variety of Junghans clocks on 1stDibs.
- What is a chime on a clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The chime on a clock is the tune that it plays at specific time intervals. A clock may chime on the hour, or more frequently to mark shorter time increments. Shop for a variety of clocks from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a clock spandrel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The spandrel of a clock is the triangular-shaped space between the top of an arch and the frame on either side. This feature often has decorative elements to create interest on either side. On 1stDibs, find a collection of clocks with spandrels from some of the world’s top sellers.
Read More
Kazuyo Sejima’s Flowering Tree Blooms Year-Round
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
He Wrote ‘Oedipus Rex,’ but Do You Know What He Looked Like?
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Cigar Culture Was Once the Peak of Masculinity. Now, It’s a Compelling Curiosity
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
African Travel Plans on Hold? This Ardmore Leopard Vase Brings the Beauty of the Savanna to You
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.
8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants
The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.
Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers
Her space on the city’s Left Bank mixes mid-century pieces by the likes of Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso with whimsical contemporary creations.