Sold|$2,200
International Rail Station Clock
By International Time Recording Co. Ltd.
Located in Aurora, OR
This double-sided station clock brings early 20th-century train station ambiance to any space
Steel
Antique Vanity Clock, Antique Bed Side Table Clock
Located in Harrisburg, PA
the clock keeps time and needs to be wound every three days. The rarely seen oval face makes this
Spelter
Art Deco 1930s Lawson Cyclometer Digital Clock Blue Mirror Model 99
By Lawson Time Inc., Paul Ferer, George Adomaitis
Located in Denver, CO
Art Deco 1930s era Lawson Time Inc., Los Angeles, California cyclometer digital table clock model
Chrome
Sold|$2,514
Antique Black Forest Cuckoo Clock
Located in Antrim, GB
hour and hour(a succession of 'cuckoo' calls, corresponding to the time of day). The clock also has a
Wood
19th Century French Gold and Alabaster Clock
Located in Harrisburg, PA
certified clock maker who oiled it, added a new pendulum and key. It keeps perfect time. A room
Antique French Clock, solid bronze w/ alabaster inserts honoring Torquato Tasso
Located in Harrisburg, PA
examined by a certified clock maker cleaned and oiled and keeps good time. The clock maker tells me that
Alabaster, Bronze
Sold|$13,425
French Jeweler's Regulator
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare French jeweler's regulator once used to accurately set the time on all other jeweler's
Mahogany
Antique French Clock/ /Latitia, Roman goddess of the home, gifts for man
Located in Harrisburg, PA
. When Napoleon was sitting in exile this clock was likely sitting on a mantel keeping time. With the
Alabaster, Bronze
Doctors Time Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Doctors Time and Seconds Dial Clock 24hr Clock with
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.
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.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
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.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.