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Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century
Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century

Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century

Located in Berlin, DE

and hourly chime on bell, starts running. Clockwork must be checked for accuracy. An extremely

Category

18th Century English Antique Chimes

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's
Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's

Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's

$3,500

H 83.5 in W 20.47 in D 10.24 in

Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

. Carved detailing to crown. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on

Category

Early 18th Century European Gustavian Antique Chimes

Materials

Wood

Tall Swedish Cabinet with Clock + Original Paint, circa 1820
Tall Swedish Cabinet with Clock + Original Paint, circa 1820

Tall Swedish Cabinet with Clock + Original Paint, circa 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

proper time and chime (the chime can be turned off even though the sound is quite delightful). This piece

Category

19th Century European Karl Johan Antique Chimes

Materials

Wood

Biedermeier Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century
Biedermeier Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century

Biedermeier Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century

$2,150

H 16.74 in W 10.83 in D 5.12 in

Biedermeier Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century

Located in Stahnsdorf, DE

suspension and a striking mechanism that chimes on a gong. Hands: Finely made steel hands that enhance the

Category

1810s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Chimes

Materials

Maple

19th Century Sevres Clock Set
19th Century Sevres Clock Set

19th Century Sevres Clock Set

$75,913 / set

H 25 in W 15.5 in D 6 in

19th Century Sevres Clock Set

By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres

Located in Brighton, Sussex

scenes, the eight day chiming movement striking on the hour and half hour. The porcelain signed; d.p

Category

1890s French Antique Chimes

Materials

Ormolu

Unique French-Style Mantel Clock With Candelabras, Early 20th Century
Unique French-Style Mantel Clock With Candelabras, Early 20th Century

Unique French-Style Mantel Clock With Candelabras, Early 20th Century

$3,345Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 20.48 in W 11.82 in D 5.71 in

Unique French-Style Mantel Clock With Candelabras, Early 20th Century

Located in Opole, PL

in working order, recently serviced by a watchmaker, and chimes full hours and half-hours. The

Category

Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Antique Chimes

Materials

Brass

18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Wood of Grantham
18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Wood of Grantham

18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Wood of Grantham

$13,802Sale Price|31% Off

H 94 in W 21 in D 10 in

18th Century Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Wood of Grantham

Located in Martlesham, GB

) an imposing mahogany clock with moon phase, quarter chiming and day / date functions. The brass dial

Category

1770s English Georgian Antique Chimes

Materials

Mahogany

German Wall Clock by Gustav Becker, Walnut, 19th C, carved eagle
German Wall Clock by Gustav Becker, Walnut, 19th C, carved eagle

German Wall Clock by Gustav Becker, Walnut, 19th C, carved eagle

$3,150Sale Price|30% Off

H 52 in W 29 in D 9 in

German Wall Clock by Gustav Becker, Walnut, 19th C, carved eagle

Located in Houston, TX

, Sydney, Melbourne, Berlin and Amsterdam. The clock is in working order and chimes   

Category

Mid-19th Century German Antique Chimes

Materials

Walnut

Edwardian Mahogany Grandmother Clock
Edwardian Mahogany Grandmother Clock

Edwardian Mahogany Grandmother Clock

$4,485

H 68 in W 11.5 in D 9 in

Edwardian Mahogany Grandmother Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

’ steel hands. Eight day quarter Westminster chiming movement chiming on gong rods, circa 1910.  

Category

1910s English Edwardian Antique Chimes

Materials

Mahogany

EARLY 19th CENTURY GOLDEN WALL CLOCK WITH MUSIC BOX
EARLY 19th CENTURY GOLDEN WALL CLOCK WITH MUSIC BOX

EARLY 19th CENTURY GOLDEN WALL CLOCK WITH MUSIC BOX

$3,679

H 24.81 in W 20.87 in D 7.09 in

EARLY 19th CENTURY GOLDEN WALL CLOCK WITH MUSIC BOX

Located in Firenze, FI

intertwined plant motifs, add a touch of elegance. The watch has a chime that shows the hours, half hours and

Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Chimes

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set
French 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set

French 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set

$1,985 / set

H 17.25 in W 9.25 in D 5 in

French 19th Century Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Set

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

the clock will chime if provoked. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition. Sold

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19th Century French Empire Antique Chimes

Materials

Marble, Bronze

EARLY 19th CENTURY VIENNESE EMPIRE CLOCK
EARLY 19th CENTURY VIENNESE EMPIRE CLOCK

EARLY 19th CENTURY VIENNESE EMPIRE CLOCK

$4,588

H 19.69 in W 12.6 in D 5.12 in

EARLY 19th CENTURY VIENNESE EMPIRE CLOCK

Located in Firenze, FI

equipped with four windings and a spring-loaded chime, capable of signaling the quarters, half hours and

Category

Early 19th Century Austrian Empire Antique Chimes

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Tortoiseshell & Brass Inlaid Boulle Ormolu 8 Day Clock Paris 1880
Antique French Tortoiseshell & Brass Inlaid Boulle Ormolu 8 Day Clock Paris 1880

Antique French Tortoiseshell & Brass Inlaid Boulle Ormolu 8 Day Clock Paris 1880

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Portland, OR

brass bob & the winding key is present, the clock chimes the hours on a mellow sounding gong and be

Category

1880s French Louis XVI Antique Chimes

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Marvelous Design & Warm Color Burl Walnut Art Deco, Bauhaus Mantel / Desk Clock
Marvelous Design & Warm Color Burl Walnut Art Deco, Bauhaus Mantel / Desk Clock

Marvelous Design & Warm Color Burl Walnut Art Deco, Bauhaus Mantel / Desk Clock

Located in Lisse, NL

key for winding both the eight-day clock mechanism and the Westminster chimer striking mechanism is

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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Antique Chimes

Materials

Chrome, Brass, Iron

19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge De Parquet
19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge De Parquet

19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge De Parquet

Located in Winter Park, FL

case and it is in working condition keeping a good time. Chimes on the hour and once on the half. New

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Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Antique Chimes

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Mora Clock
Swedish Mora Clock

Swedish Mora Clock

$2,995

H 81 in W 26 in D 9 in

Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Hollywood, FL

Reproduction face. You have a choice of chimes, a volume nob, a switch that will not let it ring at night and a

Category

1870s Swedish Country Antique Chimes

Materials

Pine

Art Deco Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by Enfield
Art Deco Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by Enfield

Art Deco Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by Enfield

By Enfield Clock Company 1

Located in Norwich, GB

hands, signed Enfield. Eight day, quarter chiming weight driven movement with ‘Westminster’ chimes

Category

1920s English Art Deco Antique Chimes

Materials

Oak

Swedish Mora Clock
Swedish Mora Clock

Swedish Mora Clock

$3,295

H 87 in W 23 in D 9 in

Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Hollywood, FL

reproduction face. You have a choice of chimes, a volume nob, a switch that will not let it ring at night and a

Category

1830s Swedish Country Antique Chimes

Materials

Pine

19th C. Swedish Grandfather Clock with it's Original Face & Warm Color Palette
19th C. Swedish Grandfather Clock with it's Original Face & Warm Color Palette

19th C. Swedish Grandfather Clock with it's Original Face & Warm Color Palette

Located in Atlanta, GA

black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even though the

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chimes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Georgian Long Case Grandfather Clock Higgs & Evans London Spanish Market
Antique Georgian Long Case Grandfather Clock Higgs & Evans London Spanish Market

Antique Georgian Long Case Grandfather Clock Higgs & Evans London Spanish Market

By Robert and Peter Higgs of London

Located in Portland, OR

an engraved circular dial with "Tocar & Silencio", to have the clock set to silent or to chime. The

Category

1770s English George III Antique Chimes

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

A Huguenin & Sons. A Gold Calendar Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1890
A Huguenin & Sons. A Gold Calendar Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1890

A Huguenin & Sons. A Gold Calendar Quarter Repeater Pocket Watch C1890

Located in Mayfair, London, London

the polished nickel finished movement. The gongs and the polished steel hammers are visable and chime

Category

1890s Swiss Antique Chimes

Materials

18k Gold

19th Century Napoleon III French Wall Clock
19th Century Napoleon III French Wall Clock

19th Century Napoleon III French Wall Clock

$1,000

H 24 in W 18.5 in D 5.5 in

19th Century Napoleon III French Wall Clock

Located in Winter Park, FL

numerals and brass trim. All original. In working condition with ten day movement, chiming on the hour and

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chimes

Materials

Brass

1920's Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet with Traditional Style
1920's Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet with Traditional Style

1920's Antique Chinese Art Deco Carpet with Traditional Style

Located in Dallas, TX

by the whisper of silk robes and the distant chime of temple bells. Suspended across this tranquil

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Antique Chimes

Materials

Wool

Patek Philippe Rare Gold Quarter Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880s
Patek Philippe Rare Gold Quarter Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880s

Patek Philippe Rare Gold Quarter Repeater Half Hunter Pocket Watch C1880s

By Patek Philippe

Located in Mayfair, London, London

winding. The polished steel hammers being visable and chiming the hours and quarters clearly. This rare

Category

19th Century Swiss Retro Antique Chimes

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Lenzkirch Mantel Clock in Walnut Case, Early 20th Century
Lenzkirch Mantel Clock in Walnut Case, Early 20th Century

Lenzkirch Mantel Clock in Walnut Case, Early 20th Century

$1,615Sale Price|20% Off

H 13 in W 6.3 in D 4.34 in

Lenzkirch Mantel Clock in Walnut Case, Early 20th Century

By Lenzkirch

Located in Opole, PL

, frequently equipped with a chime function. Over time, the Lenzkirch company underwent various ownership

Category

Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Antique Chimes

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Swedish Wood Floor Clock with Lovely Carved Dentil Accents
19th Century Swedish Wood Floor Clock with Lovely Carved Dentil Accents

19th Century Swedish Wood Floor Clock with Lovely Carved Dentil Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even though the

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chimes

Materials

Metal

Rare Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy;  Germany, Circa 1895
Rare Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy;  Germany, Circa 1895

Rare Vintage "Rolly Dolly" Musical Toy; Germany, Circa 1895

Located in Incline Village, NV

, simulating musical chimes (watch and listen to the attached video). At 9 3/4" high, this is considered one

Category

1890s German Folk Art Antique Chimes

Materials

Composition

Pair Meissen Style Creamware Dishes 18th Century England Hand Painted Circa 1780
Pair Meissen Style Creamware Dishes 18th Century England Hand Painted Circa 1780

Pair Meissen Style Creamware Dishes 18th Century England Hand Painted Circa 1780

Located in Katonah, NY

group of chimes while an older boy stands close by. At the far right, we see another boy seated with a

Category

Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Chimes

Materials

Creamware

Carved Swiss Black Forest Chalet Clock, circa 1880
Carved Swiss Black Forest Chalet Clock, circa 1880

Carved Swiss Black Forest Chalet Clock, circa 1880

$22,995

H 27.75 in W 36 in D 17.5 in

Carved Swiss Black Forest Chalet Clock, circa 1880

Located in Evergreen, CO

does not chime. At one time, this piece had a music box, as indicated by the Gattolliat label inside

Category

1880s Swiss Black Forest Antique Chimes

Materials

Walnut

Antique Georgian Scottish Orkney Island Tall Case 8 day Grandfather Clock 1810
Antique Georgian Scottish Orkney Island Tall Case 8 day Grandfather Clock 1810

Antique Georgian Scottish Orkney Island Tall Case 8 day Grandfather Clock 1810

Located in Portland, OR

calendar ring and also a seconds dial, the twin winding arbors are for time & strike, the clock chimes the

Category

1810s Scottish Georgian Antique Chimes

Materials

Brass

Antique French White Marble Bronze Clock Set Candelabras, Pradier, circa 1870
Antique French White Marble Bronze Clock Set Candelabras, Pradier, circa 1870

Antique French White Marble Bronze Clock Set Candelabras, Pradier, circa 1870

By Susse Freres

Located in Austin, TX

movement is in working condition with a delicate chime every half hour, original key and pendulum

Category

Mid-19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Chimes

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Swedish Long-Case 19th Century Clock with Original Face and Movement
Swedish Long-Case 19th Century Clock with Original Face and Movement

Swedish Long-Case 19th Century Clock with Original Face and Movement

Located in Atlanta, GA

, so they would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chimes

Materials

Wood

Swedish Mora Clock
Swedish Mora Clock

Swedish Mora Clock

$4,295

H 85 in W 26 in D 10 in

Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Hollywood, FL

Reproduction face. You have a choice of chimes, a volume nob, a Switch that will not let it ring at night and a

Category

1830s Swedish Country Antique Chimes

Materials

Pine

Japanese Lacquer Accessories Box, Tebako, Brocade Design, Meiji Period, Japan
Japanese Lacquer Accessories Box, Tebako, Brocade Design, Meiji Period, Japan

Japanese Lacquer Accessories Box, Tebako, Brocade Design, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

, double lozenges, corals, ruyi scepters, ingots, stone chimes, rhinoceros horns, and double coins.

Category

Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Chimes

Materials

Softwood, Lacquer

Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock w/Original Metal Face & Movement, Circa 1830's
Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock w/Original Metal Face & Movement, Circa 1830's

Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock w/Original Metal Face & Movement, Circa 1830's

Located in Atlanta, GA

. The clock would then chime (the chime can be turned off even though the sound is quite delightful). A

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Chimes

Materials

Metal

Henry Lepaute Coat of Arm Shield Wall Clock
Henry Lepaute Coat of Arm Shield Wall Clock

Henry Lepaute Coat of Arm Shield Wall Clock

$1,276Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.5 in W 11.38 in D 6 in

Henry Lepaute Coat of Arm Shield Wall Clock

By Henry Lepaute

Located in Guaynabo, PR

. The time and chime winds are also in this lower part. The dial has a hinged round glass door that its

Category

19th Century French Antique Chimes

Materials

Brass

18th C. Swedish Wood Clock with Linear Profile and Triangular Crest
18th C. Swedish Wood Clock with Linear Profile and Triangular Crest

18th C. Swedish Wood Clock with Linear Profile and Triangular Crest

Located in Atlanta, GA

they would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime can be

Category

18th Century Swedish Antique Chimes

Materials

Wood

19th Century Grand Tour Influenced Mantel Clock
19th Century Grand Tour Influenced Mantel Clock

19th Century Grand Tour Influenced Mantel Clock

$13,112

H 24.02 in W 13 in D 10.63 in

19th Century Grand Tour Influenced Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

enamel dial clock face with roman numerals. an eight day duration movement that chimes on the hour and

Category

Late 19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Chimes

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

MID 19thCENTURY TRIPTYRY CLOCK AND CANDLESTICKS
MID 19thCENTURY TRIPTYRY CLOCK AND CANDLESTICKS

MID 19thCENTURY TRIPTYRY CLOCK AND CANDLESTICKS

$3,010

H 16.54 in W 9.45 in D 4.73 in

MID 19thCENTURY TRIPTYRY CLOCK AND CANDLESTICKS

Located in Firenze, FI

finishes. The watch has a weekly winding, with hour and half hour chime, the disc can be opened. It also

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Chimes

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Louis XVI Style Gilded Clock Garniture
Large Louis XVI Style Gilded Clock Garniture

Large Louis XVI Style Gilded Clock Garniture

$80,054 / set

H 34.26 in W 21.66 in D 14.18 in

Large Louis XVI Style Gilded Clock Garniture

Located in Brighton, Sussex

with an eight day duration movement that chimes on the hour and half hour.

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chimes

Materials

Ormolu

Fernando Wehrle Silver& Rose Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Open Face Pocket
Fernando Wehrle Silver& Rose Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Open Face Pocket

Fernando Wehrle Silver& Rose Gold Keyless Lever Minute Repeater Open Face Pocket

Located in Mayfair, London, London

Breguet overcoil hairspring The watch works perfectly and chimes the hours quarters and minutes very

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Chimes

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver

Large 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock Set
Large 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock Set

Large 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock Set

$24,844 / set

H 32.68 in W 16.93 in D 9.06 in

Large 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock Set

Located in Brighton, Sussex

chiming movement. White onyx and champlevé enamel mounts and raised on gilded ormolu claw feet. Measures

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chimes

Materials

Onyx, Enamel, Ormolu

Army & Navy Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater Pocket Watch C1882
Army & Navy Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater Pocket Watch C1882

Army & Navy Gold Half Hunter Minute Repeater Pocket Watch C1882

Located in Mayfair, London, London

has a beautiful chime. The Army & Navy Store was located in Queen Victoria Street. It was

Category

19th Century British Antique Chimes

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Oak Case Clock /European
Antique Oak Case Clock /European

Antique Oak Case Clock /European

$790

H 15 in W 11 in D 5.5 in

Antique Oak Case Clock /European

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A well made Clock with Wooden case and Inlaid shell design. Has an 8 day movement and chimes. Dial

Category

1920s French Arts and Crafts Antique Chimes

Materials

Oak

Northern Swedish Floor Clock with Nicely Carved Accents, Early 19th Century
Northern Swedish Floor Clock with Nicely Carved Accents, Early 19th Century

Northern Swedish Floor Clock with Nicely Carved Accents, Early 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

movement, so they would be changed to black hands, similar in style. The clock would then chime (the chime

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Chimes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, Peerless
Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, Peerless

Edwardian Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock, Peerless

By Peerless

Located in Norwich, GB

the quarters and chiming the hours on two coiled gongs. The backplate marked M.B, P18 for Peerless and

Category

1910s German Antique Chimes

Materials

Fruitwood

Large French 19th Century Bronze Cherub Clock
Large French 19th Century Bronze Cherub Clock

Large French 19th Century Bronze Cherub Clock

$15,872

H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in

Large French 19th Century Bronze Cherub Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

bronze putti entwined around the eight day duration chiming clock with four scrolling foliate candelabra

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chimes

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock
19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

$20,703

H 18.9 in W 9.45 in D 5.91 in

19th Century French Boulle Mantel Clock

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in Brighton, Sussex

numerals to the clock face, an eight day chiming movement. A sunburst pendulum and gilded ormolu mounts.

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chimes

Materials

Brass

Palace Size Louis XVI Style Dore, Patinated Bronze Carrara Marble Figural Clock
Palace Size Louis XVI Style Dore, Patinated Bronze Carrara Marble Figural Clock

Palace Size Louis XVI Style Dore, Patinated Bronze Carrara Marble Figural Clock

Located in New York, NY

unusually large size. In good working order, professionally serviced by a top London specialist. Chimes on

Category

19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chimes

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Antique Tea Calling Bell, Japanese, Brass, Silver Plate, Decorative, Circa 1920
Antique Tea Calling Bell, Japanese, Brass, Silver Plate, Decorative, Circa 1920

Antique Tea Calling Bell, Japanese, Brass, Silver Plate, Decorative, Circa 1920

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique tea calling bell. A Japanese, brass and silver plate decorative chime, dating to

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Antique Chimes

Materials

Silver Plate, Brass

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Antique Chimes For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique chimes is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique chimes was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Antique chimes have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique chimes are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many antique chimes are appealing in their simplicity, but Viennese Manufactory, A. Caron and Arnold & Lewis produced popular antique chimes that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Chimes?

Antique chimes can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,207, while the lowest priced sells for $195 and the highest can go for as much as $53,000.

Finding the Right Clocks for You

A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.

Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.

A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson

Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.