An Amsterdam School clock, ca 1920
By Hildo Krop
Located in Delft, NL
An Amsterdam School clock, ca 1920 Hendrik Johannes Winkelman and van der Bijl studio and design by Hildo Krop.
Early 20th Century Dutch Antique School Clocks
Copper
An Amsterdam School clock, ca 1920
By Hildo Krop
Located in Delft, NL
An Amsterdam School clock, ca 1920 Hendrik Johannes Winkelman and van der Bijl studio and design by Hildo Krop.
Copper
Art Deco Amsterdamse School Mantel Clock by Mundiklok, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Art Deco Amsterdamse School mantel clock.Design by Mundiklok.Striking Dutch design from the 1920s.Solid oak base with original macassar ebony veneered elements a...
Bronze
Rare Art Deco Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak & Coromandel Mantel Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
If you like this rare and stylish Amsterdam School mantel clock as much as we do then you will love our price.
Metal, Brass
Rare Arts & Crafts Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak Mantel Pendulum Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
If you like this rare and stylish Amsterdam School mantel clock as much as we do then you will love our price.
Metal, Brass, Iron
$2,120Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Stickley School Oak Grandfather Clock C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Stickley School Oak Open Escapement Grandfather Clock with Styliz...
Oak
19th Century, Zinc Clock Trade Sign
Located in Sheffield, MA
One of the most exceptional trade signs that still exists is highly decorated with early, original paint and gold leaf. A rare small size, American circa 1860. H 20", in excellent cr...
Zinc
Early 20th Century Stylish Brass Table Clock in Amsterdamse School Style
Located in Doornspijk, NL
The clear lines and simplicity of this sleek design, together with the craftsmanship by which this clock has been manufactured make this piece stand out. The oval shaped tumbled foo...
Brass
An Extremely Rare Ships Wheel Pendulum Four Glass Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Amersham, GB
This Fine french four glass mantel clock has a beautifully gilded case with thick bevelled glass panels and doors. the eight day movement with visible jewelled Brocot escapement is m...
Brass, Enamel, Steel, Ormolu
Glasgow School Patinated Brass Clock with Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Square Details
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts Glasgow School Patinated Brass Clock with Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Square Details and whiplash handles to the sides.
Metal
A Rare 18th C. French Dore Bronze Clock w/ Putti & Musician, Att. Robert Osmond
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent and Rare French 18th-Century Doré Bronze Mantel Clock Attributed to Robert Osmond. The clock is designed in the form of an urn, supported by a central pedestal and a re...
Ormolu
17th Century English eight-day spring-driven table clock, by John Wrench
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
His works include longcase clocks, spring-driven table clocks, and watches. He is also known for his contribution to the Bluecoat School in Chester, creating a clock for the institut...
Brass
Large Nymph Clock in Regula & Bronze Patina Marble by A. De Raudery, 1890s
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Large Nymph Clock in Regula and Bronze Patina Marble by A. De Raudery, France, 1890s Vintage Design A. de RAUDERY - 19th-20th century French school.
Brass, Bronze
$1,867Sale Price|30% Off
View of Pairs, The Clock Tower And The Conciergerie
Located in PARIS, FR
Geroges-Grançois Guiaud Paris 1840 - 1887 The clock tower and the Conciergerie in Paris Around 1870 Watercolor Signed lower left 54 x 34 cm sheet 66 x 47 cm frame Frame from the Nap...
Watercolor
Unavailable
H 14.97 in W 9.85 in D 4.73 in
Winkelman & Van der Bijl, Amsterdam School Clock Set, circa 1920
Located in Amstelveen, NL
A beautiful wrought iron three-part clock set from the period of the Amsterdam School, circa 1920.
Wrought Iron
Unavailable
H 13.5 in W 13.5 in D 7 in
Arts and Crafts Glasgow School Wall Clock Manner of Margaret Gilmour
By Margaret Gilmour
Located in Wakefield, GB
Offered for sale is this rare arts and crafts Glasgow school brass wall clock Dating from 1900-1905.
Brass
An exceptional large Oscillating clock by A Janvier
By Antide Janvier
Located in HAARLEM, NL
From 1800 up until his death on 23rd September 1835 he lived at the Collège des Quatre Nations (today the l’Institut de France) where he established a clock making school. His pupils...
Walnut
Precision Wall Regulator, Belgian Masterpiece, 1920
By Richard Volkaerts
Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE
The Brussels Professional School of Precision Mechanics and Electricity, that was to become later the Arts and Crafts School of Brussels, held the reputation of being one of the fine...
Oak
Precision Table Regulator, Masterpiece from Jean De Greef
By Jean De Greef
Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE
The Brussels Professional School of Precision Mechanics and Electricity, that was to become later the Arts & Crafts School of Brussels, held the reputation of being one of the f...
Oak
Telechron Wood Case School Clock
Located in Culver City, CA
Wood case school clock from Warren Telechron Co. / Ashland, Massachusetts
Metal
Mesh Face Wood Cased School Clock
Located in Culver City, CA
Wood case school clock manufactured by The Standard Electric Time Co. from Schiel School, Cinn, Ohio.
Wood, Glass
Double Sided Wood Case School Clock
Located in Culver City, CA
Double sided wood case school clock manufactured by The Standard Electric Time Co., from the Schiel School.
Metal
Gilbert Co School Clock in Wood Case
Located in Culver City, CA
School clock in wood case manufactured by Gilbert Co, Winsted, Conn
Wood
Collection of Nine Wood Case School Clocks
Located in Culver City, CA
Wood Case School Clock manufactured by The Standard Electric Time Co. from Schiel School; Cinn, Ohio. $950 each, $7200 for set
Metal
c.1900-1920 Seth Thomas School Clock
Located in Highwood, IL
Mahogany Seth Thomas school clock with gilding along the edge. The exterior finish is original.
Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century Brillie School Clock, Circa 1910
By Brillie
Located in Gloucester, GB
Early 20th century Brillie school clock, Circa 1910 - Hardwood casing - Tin dial with glass face - New AA battery powered quartz motor - Original hands - Made by Brillie - Fr...
Zinc
Large English Mahogany School/Bank Clock
Located in San Francisco, CA
Large size clock, probably from a school or bank. Mahogany case with glass front.
Mahogany
Traditional English School or Railway Clock, 1910 Smiths Enfield Wall Clock
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
This is a stunning example of an English Traditional School or Railway Clock. Made circa 1910 By Smiths Enfield in London.
Walnut
Glasgow School Mantel Clock With Inset Enamel Hearts
Located in Petworth, GB
Glasgow School silver plate on copper mantel clock Riveted with a domed top and set on 4 stylised splayed feet Rare inset blue and green enamel heart decoration Circular white ena...
Silver Plate, Copper, Enamel
Sold
H 18 in W 14 in D 7.75 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Stickley Brothers School Mantel Clock
By Stickley Brothers
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Arts & Crafts mission oak mantel (fireplace) clock in the manner of Stickley Bros. offers quarter sawn oak case with scroll and foliate decorated face having Arabic numera...
Metal
Sold
H 37.5 in W 17.75 in D 6.25 in
Antique Eli Terry School American Empire Flame Mahogany Mantle Clock c1840
By Eli Terry & Sons
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced Delivery Rates - See Below or Click “Ask The Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Eli Terry School American Empire Flame Mahogany Open Escapement Mantle Clock with Folia...
Mahogany
Sold
H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 3.15 in
Antique Vintage Industrial Gents Of Leicester Railway Factory School Wall Clock
By Gents of Leicester
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful Gents' of Leicester factory wall clock, English circa 1940. - Beautifully presented, original glass and hands across the face. - A rich dark brown bakelite casing whic...
Glass, Bakelite
Sold
H 15.5 in W 20.25 in D 7 in
Antique Tiffany School Open Escapement Marble with Malachite Mantle Clock c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Open Escapement Marble with Malachite Mantle Clock in the Manner of Tiffany c1900 Measures - 15.5"H x 20.25"W x 7"D
Malachite, Marble
Sold
H 20.5 in W 13 in D 6.5 in
Antique French Figural Clock, Bronzed Metal & Sevres School Hand Painted Plaques
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique figural French mantel clock offers bronzed metal case with cherub finial over case having hand painted porcelain plaques in the manner of Sevres and flanking cherubum, 19t...
Metal
Sold
H 15.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.5 in
Antique Large Cupid German Meissen School Porcelain Clock, Fenon Paris, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and large figural German clock in the manner of Meissen offers cupid finial surmounting hand painted and gilt scroll and foliate decorated porcelain case obverse having Cl...
Porcelain
Sold
H 21 in W 14.5 in D 5 in
Mason & Sullivan West German School House Regulator 8 Day Wall Clock 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Early to mid 20th century German Mason & Sullivan 8 day, key wound, chiming, school house regulator wall clock. Octagonal wood case with pentagonal drop for the pendulum.
Glass, Hardwood
Sold
H 18 in W 13 in D 7 in
19th Century Figural School Boy Bronze Sitting Atop a Marble Mantle Clock Base
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century figural school boy bronze sitting atop a marble mantle clock base.
Sold
H 15.5 in W 26.25 in D 7 in
French Louis XV Style Figural Sevres School and Mixed Metal Clock, circa 1880
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique French Louis XV style figural mantel clock offers central dial with Roman numerals flanked by painted white metal statuary including woman with world globe and military ma...
Brass, Metal, Bronze
Restauration Period Clock in Gilt Bronze, Romantic School
Located in BARSAC, FR
Superb clock in finely chiseled gilt bronze from the restoration period (circa 1830) presenting a scene characteristic of the romantic movement of the time. Attention to detail an...
Ormolu
Sold
H 27 in W 10.5 in D 13 in
Oversized Antique Amphora Templitz School Porcelain Elephant Clock, circa 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Oversized antique Amphora Templitz School porcelain sculpture clock depicts pair of elephants, possibly the bull with his young, above pedestal bearing bronze clock, mark on works as...
Porcelain
Sold
H 79.5 in W 26 in D 13 in
Stickley School Arts & Crafts Carved Mahogany Tall Case Grandfather Clock c1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Stickley School Arts & Crafts Carved Mahogany Tall Case Grandfather Clock Unsigned C1920 Meas...
Mahogany
Sold
H 10.75 in W 7 in D 5.5 in
Antique French Tiffany & Co. School Crystal & Jeweled Regulator Clock 19th C
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique crystal regulator clock in the manner of Tiffany & Co. offers porcelain face, with jeweled trimming and identifying stamp en verso as photographed, 19th century Measures-...
Crystal
Sold
H 15.5 in W 7.5 in D 6 in
Antique French Figural Clock, Bronzed Metal & Sevres School Hand Painted Plaque
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique figural French mantel clock offers bronzed metal case with cherub finial over case having hand painted porcelain plaques in the manner of Sevres and flanking female caryat...
Metal
French 19th Century Napoleon III Style Wall Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This 19th century clock is stunning with its shaped frame of ebonized wood. Mother-of-pearl floral designs are inlaid in brilliant mother-of-pearl, surrounding the porcelain clock fa...
Metal
Sold
H 18.25 in W 17.5 in D 6.25 in
Antique Tiffany School Brass Tall Case Clock Works with Moon Phase Dial 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Ask About Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Reliable Professional Service & Fully Insured*** Antique Tiffany School Brass Tall Case Clock Works with Moon Phase Dial, 19thC Measu...
Metal
A French 1870 Louis XVI Style Ormolu and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A French 19th Century Carrara Marble Mantel Clock Beautiful mantel timepiece in Carrara marble and mounted ormolu decorations, surmounted by blue patinated bronze globe adorned by t...
Carrara Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Desktop Bracket Clock, John Drury, London, 1720- 1774
By John Drury
Located in Madrid, ES
In the 18th century, many great collectors, including Philip V of Spain, the British preferred over others for its technical perfection watches, and indeed the English was the main w...
Wood
Important 19th Century Spanish School: "Portrait of a Musketeer"
By Europa Clocks
Located in Madrid, ES
19th-century Spanish School: "Portrait of a Musketeer," HSP. (chip on the cartouche). Dimensions: 80 x 59 cm. good condition
Paint
Italian School "Apollo Belvedere" early 20th Century Bust Carrara Marble
By Europa Clocks
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian School "Apollo Belvedere" early 20th Century Bust in white Carrara marble and polychrome, H. 79 cm, resting on a fluted column with a capital, H. 75 cm Reference work: Mid-2n...
Marble
Louis XVI clock known as the Magician clock
Located in ROUEN, FR
Louis XVI clock called the "Pendule au Magicien" in gilt bronze and patina. The magician is showing with his wand a painting with 3 fleur-de-lys with the indication "de part du Roi"....
Bronze
Antique 19th C. Gilt Bronze French Mantel Clock
Located in Pasadena, CA
A Large French Gilt Bronze & Marble Mantel Clock Depicting a woman on violin with cherubin. Napoleon III period .
Bronze
Diane and Cupidon Antique Gilt Bronze French Clock
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique 19th C. Gilt Bronze French Mantel Clock
Bronze
Diane and Cupidon Antique Gilt Bronze French Clock
Located in Pasadena, CA
Antique 19th C. Gilt Bronze French Mantel Clock
Bronze
"Antique - Old - Unusual" Clocks for Sale Hand Painted Sign, c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
"Antique - Old - Unusual" Clocks for Sale Hand Painted sign c.1920 Fine old school hand painted sign advertising clocks for sale The sign is painted on glass and mounted over w...
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century Brillie School Clock, Circa 1910
By Brillie
Located in Gloucester, GB
Early 20th century Brillie school clock, Circa 1910. - Hardwood casing - Tin dial with glass face - New AA battery powered quartz motor - Original hands - Made by Brillie - F...
Brass
Amsterdamse School Art Deco Wall Clock 1930s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Amsterdamse School Art Deco Wall Clock, The Netherlands, 1930s.
Brass
Amsterdam School Art Deco Mantel Clock not functioning
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
Product description: The look of this clock is just astounding. The line pattern on the front of the clock with the three different wooden color tones is very pleasing. The big bronz...
Bronze
Sold
H 9 in W 13.2 in D 5.9 in
Great Looking & 'Timeless' Bauhaus meets Amsterdam School Mantel / Desk Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and also practical in size, Bauhaus style clock. Over the years we have sold a number of striking (no pun intended) Art Deco clocks, but rarely one as timeless, as stylish...
Metal, Brass, Iron
Sold
H 20.1 in W 12.2 in D 4.8 in
Rare Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak & Coromandel & Glass Wall Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, great condition Dutch Arts & Crafts wall clock with original beveled and convex glass windows. Over the years we have sold a few dozen Arts & Crafts table clocks...
Brass
19th Century British 8 Day Fusee Railway or School Wall Clock
By J. Walker
Located in Dallas, TX
Really good British wall clock, made circa 1880 for use in a railway station house or a school house.
Brass
Sold
H 8.85 in W 8.65 in D 4.5 in
Rare Art Deco Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak & Coromandel Mantel Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, great condition Art Deco mantel / table / desk clock. A few years ago we sold an Amsterdam School wall clock that was undoubtedly by the same maker as this won...
Metal, Brass, Iron
Sold
H 22.2 in W 11.8 in D 5.1 in
Rare Art Deco Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak and Macassar Wall Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, great condition Art Deco wall clock. Over the years we have sold a few dozen Amsterdam School pendulums.
Glass, Macassar, Oak
Large Wooden Japanese Clock, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
With its round, black wooden frame and easy-to-read dial, the clock hung in stations, schools, and government buildings.
Iron
Large Wooden Japanese Clock, 1920s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
With its round, black wooden frame and easy-to-read dial, the clock hung in stations, schools, and government buildings.
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 29.14 in W 34.65 in
Biedermeier painter (Austrian school)- Early 19th century clock painting
Located in Varmo, IT
Biedermeier painter (early 19th century) - River landscape with clock. 58 x 73 cm without frame, 74 x 88 cm with frame. Ancient oil painting on canvas, in a coeval carved and gilde...
Canvas, Oil
American School Genre Scene of a Woman and Antique Clock
Located in Buffalo, NY
Realist 19th century oil painting of an interior view with a young woman. Oil on canvas, circa 1880. Unsigned. Displayed in a giltwood frame. Image size, 10"L x 13"H, o...
Canvas, Oil
Restauration period (1814 – 1830) clock
Located in ROUEN, FR
Restauration period (1814 – 1830) clock in gilt bronze representing Louis XIV in his Emperor's clothes with his Marshal's baton with the double L of the Bourbons on the terrace and a...
Bronze
Solid Oak School Clock
Located in Beaconsfield, GB
A solid oak school clock, dating to the early 20th century removed from a Scottish school during conversion.
Wood
Sold
H 14.77 in W 7.88 in D 7.49 in
Amsterdam School Clock by J.C. Stoffels, Executed by Onder Den Sint-Maarten
By Onder den Sint Maarten, J.C. Stoffels
Located in Amstelveen, NL
A beautiful Amsterdam School clock by Johannes Cornelis (J.C.) Stoffels and executed by Onder den Sint-Maarten, circa 1904.
Brass
HIGH SCHOOL CLOCK FROM READING , PA ca 1927
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a copper patinated clock from a high-school in reading pennsylvania.
Copper, Enamel
Amsterdam School Clock by Fons Reggers, Dutch Art Deco
By Fons Reggers
Located in Amstelveen, NL
Fons Reggers made this Art Deco clock with wooden case and a decorative clock-face with red digits.
$9,750
H 40 in W 32 in D 2 in
Stunning Art Deco Young Woman Portrait Framed Signed Rare Original Oil Painting
Located in Buffalo, NY
Exquisite antique portrait painting of a young fashionable woman. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 31H by 24L.
Canvas, Oil
Art Nouveau Conifer Clock by Joself Kratina
By Josef Kratnia
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Czech artist Josef Kratina lived in Paris for several years and was a student of Auguste Rodin. He lived in New York from around 1907 onwards. Note: We highly recommend shipping thr...
Brass
Vintage art deco blue glass table clock
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Art Deco Cobalt Blue Table Clock English Moderne Circa 1930's
Glass
French Art Deco Dining Table in Macassar Ebony and Amboyna
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH ART DECO DINING TABLE This exquisite dining table, produced in France in the 1920's, has a unique and sophisticated design that captures the eye. Crafted using high-quality Ma...
Macassar, Amboyna
$5,381
H 50.01 in W 59.85 in D 16.15 in
Art Deco Dressing Table Attributed to Betty Joel, Rare, c 1930s
By Betty Joel
Located in Devon, England
For those with a more refined taste in quality we are pleased to be able to offer you this Sycamore Art Deco dressing table attributed to Betty Joel. Beautiful quality, lovely condit...
Steel
$4,551
H 19.69 in W 13 in D 5.52 in
Art Nouveau Table Clock by Christian Ferdinand Morawe, Gustav Becker Clockwork
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Nouveau table clock, Gustav Becker clockwork, designed by Christian Ferdinand Morawe This exquisite table clock comes from the Art Nouveau era and is characterized by its artis...
Mahogany
French Art Deco Modernist Mirror Clock 8 Day
By DEP
Located in Devon, England
Rare and stylish 1930s Art Deco modernist clock by French makers "DEP ". A eight day movement with wind up mechanism which is in perfect working order beats inside with a fairly quie...
Chrome
$100,000
H 35 in W 74.5 in D 19 in
French Art Deco Mother-of-Pearl Inlay Butterfly Buffet by Jules Leleu
By Jules Leleu
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Stunning French Art Deco credenza is designed by famous artisan Jules Leleu. It is comprised of mother-of-pearl inlay forming a butterfly motif with gold hardware, which accents the ...
Jugendstil mantel clock by Junghans Darmstadt
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Hronská Breznica, Banskobystrický kraj
Jugendstil mantel clock by Junghans Darmstadt. Professionally stained and repolished.
Brass
French Art Deco Sideboard in Amboyna
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
FRENCH ART DECO SIDEBOARD IN AMBOYNA This exquisite French Art Deco Sideboard, crafted in 1925, is a true rarity of unparalleled quality. Constructed from the finest amboyna veneers ...
Amboyna
$878
H 3.94 in W 3.75 in D 1.97 in
Art Deco Rare Chrome & Bakelite Clock By Blangy Clockmakers, French, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Superb 1930’s Art Deco French bakelite clock by Blangy, totally authentic . Blangy is a French clock maker and in our opinion offers some of the most distinctive Art Deco clock dials...
Chrome
Mid-Century Isamu Noguchi Hawkeye Measured Time Clock and Timer
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Noguchi's first mass-produced design, completed circa 1932, predating his design for the "Radio Nurse" baby monitor by about five years. Produced by Stevenson Manufacturing...
Metal
Art Deco 'cubist' Travel Clock by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Norwich, GB
C A R T I E R Art Deco ‘cubist’ travel clock in a gilded case resting on black block feet with black and red geometric line decoration. Painted dial with Arabic numerals signed ...
Brass
Paul Frankl Skyscraper Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock
By Paul Frankl
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful Period Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock in the manner of Paul Frankl As Found Condition. Missing the glass lens. the metal piece in front is loose. Most importantly, Waln...
Bakelite
$11,995
H 78.75 in W 56.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair Antique American Stained Glass Gothic Art Nouveau Doors Windows Povey Bros
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Portland, OR
A rare & important pair of antique American Art Nouveau with Gothic frames stained glass doors/windows, by Povey Brothers, Portland Oregon, circa 1900. Over 6.5' in height. Povey Bro...
Stained Glass
Large Art Deco Walnut Veneered Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A very stylish Art Deco clock in beautifully figured walnut veneer, original chrome plated bezel and hands with matted silver finished dial. We have replaced the original mains elect...
Chrome
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.
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On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
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The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
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The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.