Heller Art deco alarm clock enamel
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Reloj despertador Heller Art deco Reloj despertador de mesa coleccionable Esta funcionando
Vintage 1940s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze, Enamel
Heller Art deco alarm clock enamel
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Reloj despertador Heller Art deco Reloj despertador de mesa coleccionable Esta funcionando
Bronze, Enamel
Art Deco Streamline American Clock, c1942
Located in Devon, England
Art Deco circa 1942 Ingraham “Nu Vu” Art Deco wind up alarm clock streamline manual winding clock
Metal
Art Deco Modernist Chrome Travel Alarm Clock, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Offered for your consideration is this high end, extremely good quality Art Deco German Alarm
Brass, Chrome
$887
H 2.17 in W 4.53 in D 5.12 in
Art Deco Streamline Bakelite & Chrome Alarm Clock Calendar, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Perfect Hungarian Art Deco Bakelite table clock in great condition from 1930s. Works excellent and
Chrome
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Desk Clock with Alarm Feature, 1950's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. by Concord STYLE / REFERENCE: Alarm METAL / MATERIAL: Nickle CIRCA
Nickel
$887
H 4.73 in W 6.5 in D 2.37 in
Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Clock by Japy of France, circa 1930
By Japy
Located in Devon, England
Superb iconic design comes by way of this Art Deco bakelite alarm clock by the French clock makers
Glass, Bakelite
$705Sale Price|46% Off
H 11.82 in W 8.27 in D 4.14 in
Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Table Clock and Lamp by Bayard France 1930s
By Bayard
Located in Bochum, NRW
Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Table Clock and Lamp by Bayard France 1940s Dimensions
Brass
$295
H 3.5 in W 2 in D 1.5 in
Vintage Art Deco Rensie Travel Alarm Clock in Brass and Green Shagreen 1930s
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rensie Art Deco desk clock brass and emerald green snakeskin shagreen pattern. Circa 1930s 40s. A
Brass
$750
H 3.5 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in
Stylish Art Deco Small Marble & Chrome Clock With Alarm By DEP, French, C1930
By DEP
Located in Devon, England
lovely little clock & very evocative of the Art Deco period. The new owner will not be disappointed.
Marble, Brass, Chrome
$1,595
H 9.65 in W 7.68 in D 4.96 in
Bayard France 1930 Art Deco Desk Table Lamp and Alarm Clock in Stainless Steel
By Bayard
Located in Miami, FL
-clock, created in Paris France by the the company of Bayard during the art deco period, back in the 1930
Enamel, Steel, Stainless Steel
Shreve & Co. Small Leather Bedside Alarm Clock, 1930s
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
leather desk or bedside alarm clock in a beautifully stitched frame. The piece is entirely hand made and
Leather
$495
H 3.5 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in
Maison Lancel Paris Desk Clock Gold and Irish Green Enamel Travel Alarm Clock
By Maison Lancel
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
LANCEL Paris Classic Polished Brass Gold and Dark Irish Green Enamel Desk Clock or Travel Alarm
Brass, Enamel
$2,389
H 2.96 in W 2.96 in D 1.19 in
Vintage Cartier Paris Cased Palladium Plated Desk Alarm Clock 20th Century
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A cased Cartier square Art Deco style, travel desk clock with alarm. It has a quartz movement and a
Onyx, Quartz, Metal, Silver
$1,100
H 7.75 in W 6 in D 3.75 in
Vintage Art Deco Telechron Electroalarm Skyscraper Desk Clock Bakelite
By Paul Frankl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A beautiful Art Deco bakelite desk clock with alarm. Model 700 made ca' 1930's. In very good
Brass
Israeli Extreme Art Deco Large Alarm Clock by IDOX
Located in Port Hope, ON
This extreme Art Deco large alarm clock is by IDOX who initially, although they designed and
Chrome
Mofem, Art Deco Lamp with Alarm Clock
By Mofem of Hungary
Located in Lábatlan, HU
Mofem, Art Deco lamp with alarm clock. Hungarian 1930s side lamp with integrated alarm clock. Made
Metal
1925s J. Chaumet Alarm Clock
By Chaumet
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Alarm clock by J. Chaumet, France 1925. In silver and Lapislazulo with enamelled numbers
Silver
Unavailable
H 5 in W 7.25 in D 2.5 in
French Ultra Art Deco Styled Chrome and Black Mechanical Alarm Clock by Blangy
By Blangy
Located in Port Hope, ON
This is one fine looking ultra Art Deco styled French alarm clock from its radical flat chrome
Metal, Chrome
Large German Art Deco Chrome Hexagonal Tilting Alarm Clock
Located in Port Hope, ON
This larger than usual German Art Deco chrome tilting alarm clock features a hexagonal body
Chrome
Cartier Alarm Clock France 1928 with Original Box
By Cartier
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Alarm clock by Cariter ,1928. Lacquer, coral, onyx and silver. Original Box. Operating on
Onyx, Coral, Silver
Unavailable
H 6 in Dm 6 in
American Art Deco Red Kal-Klock Mechanical Combination Alarm Clock/Calendar
Located in Port Hope, ON
This American Art Deco Kal-Klock bright red enamelled, mechanical alarm clock with integral manual
Metal
Unavailable
H 4 in W 8.5 in D 3 in
French Art Deco Chrome Mechanical Alarm Clock with Geometric Base by Dep
By DEP
Located in Port Hope, ON
This beautiful French Art Deco chrome alarm/desk clock features a very strongly designed and
Chrome
Unavailable
H 3 in W 6 in D 2 in
Art Deco French Aluminium and Brass Mechanical Tilt Alarm Clock by DEP
By DEP
Located in Port Hope, ON
This lovely little French Art Deco mechanical tilt alarm clock is in highly polished aluminium with
Aluminum, Brass
Unavailable
H 5 in W 5 in D 1.5 in
French Art Deco Chrome and Copper Mechanical Tilt Alarm Clock by DEP
By DEP
Located in Port Hope, ON
This lovely little French Art Deco mechanical alarm clock is constructed from a Chrome plated ring
Chrome, Copper
Unavailable
H 10.5 in W 10.5 in D 5 in
French Art Deco Copper & Peach Scalloped Edge Mirror Alarm Clock/Torchiere Combo
By Lustrerie R. Gauthier, DEP
Located in Port Hope, ON
This very pretty French Art Deco scalloped and bevelled edge mirror boudoir set features a bevelled
Metal, Brass, Copper
Unavailable
H 4.93 in W 6.89 in D 2.37 in
Alarm Clock Mayak Crystal bakelite Burgundy USSR Sovjet Art Deco 1970's Russia
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The Mayak Burgundy Red Alarm Clock, crafted from crystal bakelite and mounted on a stand, is a
Crystal, Metal
Unavailable
H 3.25 in W 5.75 in D 1.25 in
Swiss Art Deco Chrome and Black Enamel Geometric 8-Day Alarm Clock by Looping
By Looping 1
Located in Port Hope, ON
This very stylish geometric Swiss Art Deco 8-day alarm clock juxtaposes jagged shapes in polished
Chrome
Unavailable
H 13 in Dm 9 in
German Art Deco Chrome Mechanical Alarm Clock/Lamp with Aluminum Banded Shade.
Located in Port Hope, ON
This uniquely designed German Art Deco bedside mechanical alarm clock/lamp is marked "foreign" on
Aluminum, Chrome
French Art Deco Alarm Clock by JAZ
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
Very cute and quite rare little Art Deco Chrome French alarm clock by the well known makers 'Jaz
Chrome
French Art Deco Alarm Clock by JAZ
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
Very cute and quite rare little Art Deco chrome French alarm clock by the well-known makers 'JAZ
Chrome
Machine Age Art Deco Alarm Clock by Dep
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
Very cute and quite rare little Machine Age chrome French alarm clock by the well-known makers 'Dep
Chrome
Art Deco Bakelite and Chrome Wind-Up Alarm Clock
Located in Mexico City, MX
Elegant Art Deco alarm clock in black and orange bakelite with chrome case, hands and details. The
Chrome
Art Deco Engine turned Brass Alarm Clock by Bradley
By Bradley Clocks
Located in New York, NY
This engine turned brass clock features a criss cross engine turned geometric design. The clock is
Art Deco Rose Gold Table or Travel Alarm Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in New York, NY
This stunning clock features a plating of rose gold and is made by Jaeger. It has a streamlined
Art Deco 1930s French Bakelite Miniature Alarm Clock
By Bayard
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive 1930s Art Deco French alarm clock in miniature form and in the rare colour way of
Brass
1930s Art Deco Miniature Alarm Clock by Dep
By DEP
Located in Devon, England
This clock is a real delight and collectors piece! Made in France by Dep clock makers in the 1930s
Enamel, Chrome
Art Deco Miniature Alarm Clock by UTI Paris, France
By UTI Watch Company
Located in Devon, England
Art Deco 1930s UTI alarm clock in a polished aluminium case! Please see all pictures to get the full
Chrome
Sold
H 5.52 in W 2.37 in D 9.06 in
Art Deco Walnut Veneer Junghans Made in Italy Mantel Table Desk Alarm Clock
Located in Carimate, Como
Art Deco style walnut veneer and chrome-plated elements mantel table desk alarm clock, by Junghans
Wood, Softwood
Sold
H 3.55 in W 2.37 in D 1.19 in
Art Deco Travel Alarm Clock, Tortoiseshell and Brass, Jaeger 'Lecoultre'
Located in København, Copenhagen
Art Deco travel alarm clock, tortoiseshell and brass, Jaeger (LeCoultre), circa 1930. Gold
Sold
H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in
Sarsaparilla Designs Art Deco Revival Radial Airplane Engine Alarm Clock
By Sarsaparilla
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is an Art Deco-style radial Airplane engine clock. It is dated 1993 and in excellent condition
Chrome
Art Deco French Miniature Alarm Clock by JAZ, circa 1930
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish 1930s chrome cased alarm clock by the French clock makers JAZ. This charming little
Chrome
Art Deco Brass French Alarm Clock by Bayard, circa 1930
By Bayard
Located in Devon, England
This clock is pure joy to look at if you admire the aesthetics of Art Deco. The highly styled
Brass
Art Deco Brushed Steel Travel Alarm Clock by JAZ, French , c1930
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
This is a super rare Art Deco travel alarm clock by JAZ a French clock maker. It's in perfect
Steel
Folding Cartier Desk Alarm Clock
By Cartier
Located in Amersham, GB
A beautiful ‘as new’ Cartier alarm clock in a gilded folding case with a signed cartier quartz
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1940s Alarm Clock by Telechron
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful alarm clock in wood finish created by Telechron. This piece dates to the 1940s and has
Metal
French Art Deco Bakelite Travel Alarm by JAZ
Located in Devon, England
This is a super rare Art Deco bakelite travel alarm clock by JAZ a French clock maker. It's in
Bakelite
Rare French Bakelite Miniature Alarm Clock by JAZ
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive 1930s Art Deco French alarm clock in miniature form. These clocks are without doubt
Bakelite
Sold
H 6.25 in W 8.5 in D 1.5 in
1960s Italy Ritz Pink Art Deco Wind-Up Alarm Table Clock in Lucite and Brass
By RITZ
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Deco fabulous pink vintage table clock by RITZ made in ITALY 1960s Mechanical Wind-up Alarm
Brass
Art Deco Travel Clock with Alarmfunction, Paris, 1920s-1930s
Located in Greven, DE
Art Deco travel clock with alarm France Brass 1920s Dimensions: H x W x D: 13 x 8,5 x 7,5
Brass
Sold
H 3.94 in W 6.3 in L 3.94 in
Art Deco Scottie Dog Desk Clock by Bayard Amber Bakelite French, circa 1930
By Bayard
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco alarm desk clock by Bayard. Amber bakelite with a Scottie dog sitting beside the
Bakelite
Sterling Silver Boudoir Alarm Clock, Art Deco Style, Antique George V
By Wilmot Manufacturing Company
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
clock made in the Art Deco style, an addition to our silver timepiece collection This exceptional
Silver, Sterling Silver
Sold
H 10.04 in W 18.9 in D 3.55 in
Art Deco Clock and Garnitures, French ODYV Timepiece, Working with Alarm
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Art Deco at its finest from renowned French maker ODYV, this is a working clock featuring alarm
Ceramic
Nickel-Plated Art Deco Mofem Side Lamp with Integrated Alarm Clock Bauhaus
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Hungarian 1930s side lamp with integrated alarm clock. Made of nickel-plated metal, has
Rare Art Deco Alarm Clock
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Geneva, CH
Art Deco alarm clock manufactured by Lip, France. Mecanical movement. Perfect working condition
Chrome
Superb 1930s Art Deco Alarm Clock by Blangy, France
By Blangy
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superb 1930s Art Deco Alarm clock by Blangy a French clock maker of
Chrome
1930s Art Deco Alarm Clock by Jaz
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish 1930s French Art Deco clock by the clock makers JAZ. All chrome casing and plinth with
Chrome
French Chrome Art Deco Alarm Clock by Dep
By DEP
Located in Devon, England
A charming Art Deco antique 1930s French dep clock. Comes with original case and in working order
Chrome
French Art Deco Alarm Clock by JAZ, circa 1935
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
Very cute and quite rare little Art Deco chrome French alarm clock by the well known makers 'Jaz
Copper, Chrome
Rare Marble & Onyx Art Deco Alarm Clock by Dep, France, c1930
By DEP
Located in Devon, England
Superb and totally authentic 1930s Art Deco Solid Marble clock with the most fantastic geometric
Onyx, Marble, Brass
Art Deco Skyscraper Chrome Alarm Clock, French, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this iconically designed little French Art Deco alarm clock still with
Chrome
Art Deco Mantel Alarm Clock by Junghans
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Vienna, AT
Softwood construction with walnut veneer and chrome-plated elements from the 1930s. Fully restored in working condition.
Glass, Nutwood
Cartier Art Deco Travel / Alarm Clock
By Cartier
Located in Norwich, GB
Cartier Art Deco ‘cubist’ travel clock in a gilded case resting on black block feet with black
Brass
Art Deco Walnut Veneer Mantel Table Desk Alarm Clock
Located in Carimate, Como
Art Deco style walnut veneer and chrome-plated elements mantel table desk clock. The piece is in
Wood, Softwood
Art Deco Style 'Cube' Alarm Clock by Cartier
By Cartier
Located in Amersham, GB
An exceptional alarm clock by Cartier in an Art Deco style case of gilt metal and enamel with a
Enamel, Ormolu
Art Deco French Miniature Alarm Clock, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish 1930s chrome cased alarm clock with it's original box. Originating from France this
Chrome
Rare 1930s Art Deco Miniature Musical Alarm Clock
Located in Devon, England
1930s Art Deco miniature musical clock originating from France with Omlax signed to the dial. Quite
Copper, Chrome
1930s Art Deco French Alarm Bedside Clock by Dep
By DEP
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous 1930s Art Deco French alarm bedside clock by Dep. Really cute size, please see dimensions
Marble, Brass
Rare 1930s Art Deco Modernist Alarm Clock by ATO
By ATO
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rare example of an ATO clock. Rare by size and mechanism. Features
Bronze, Enamel, Chrome
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Machine Age Alarm Clock, circa 1920s
Located in Devon, England
alarm clock. For anyone who seeks machine age collections from the Art Deco period they will know all
Bronze
Art Deco French Miniature Alarm Clock by Dep, circa 1930
By DEP
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish 1930s chrome cased alarm clock by the French clock makers Dep. This charming little
Chrome
Art Deco Modernist 1930s Alarm Clock in Chrome and Oynx
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this wonderfully stylish modernist clock. Dating to the 1930s Art Deco
Onyx, Chrome
Omega, a Wood and Enamel Art Deco Eight Day Desk Clock
By Omega
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Omega. A wood and enamel Art Deco eight day desk clock Singed Omega. Polished wooden case, two polychrome enamel panels with floral and geometric motif, gilt case back, dial signed. ...
Brass, Enamel
Art Deco ATO Mantel Clock
By ATO
Located in Norwich, GB
Art deco ATO clock standing on a three tiered Bakelite base supporting a glass dial with Art Deco style chrome numerals and chrome chapter ring. The movement is powered by a 1.5...
Chrome
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.11 in W 5.12 in D 1.86 in
Luxury Vintage Stirrup Table Clock Maquet Paris, Nice 8 Jours, France, 1940s
By Hermès, Maquet
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Luxury vintage stirrup desk / table clock Maquet Paris - Nice 8 Jours, France, 1940s Clock with Equestrian / Polo / Racing horse Motifs in the style of Hermes (exactly the same model...
Metal
Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco Mantel Clock Art Deco mantel clock house in a finely figured marble stepped case with applied Art Deco style brass mounts. Rectangular brass bezel opening to t...
Marble
$5,392
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
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
Art Deco French 1930's Bakelite Clock by Blangy
By Blangy
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive 1930's Art Deco bakelite clock with a very distinctive dial, Blangy clocks always have amazingly styled numerals and this one is no different. Originating from France...
Chrome
$1,668
H 9.8 in W 11.5 in D 5 in
Rare Arts & Crafts Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak Mantel Pendulum Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, great condition Dutch Arts & Crafts mantle / table / desk clock. To have found this stunning and wonderful design, Dutch Arts & Crafts table clock was a treat, b...
Metal, Brass, Iron
$2,650
H 1.3 in W 1.8 in D 1.14 in
Alfred Dunhill 1928 Art Deco La Captive Squeeze Travel Clock In .925 Sterling
By Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
Art deco La Captive travel-purse clock designed for Alfred Dunhill. Beautiful and very unusual squeeze concealed "La Captive" travel-clock, created in Switzerland to be retailed at ...
Silver, Sterling Silver, Steel
Cartier Art Deco Table Clock
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Art Deco period table clock by Cartier is an extremely rare find and in a class of its own. Crafted of black lacquer, no detail was spared by the famed firm in creating this hig...
Silver, Brass
Large French Art Deco Bakelite Clock, circa 1935
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
One of the more rare Bakelite French clocks we have in stock. This clock has a wonderful Bakelite case design. The bezel is mirror chrome, the Bakelite is a deep mottled red with fle...
Chrome
$5,999
H 20 in W 23 in D 7 in
Seldom Seen Art Deco Neon Hexagon Clock, 'The Electric Clock Co. Cleveland
By Cleveland Clock Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
By far. one of the best examples I have ever owned!!! Unmolested, totally original, 1930s Art Deco 2-color neon clock, manufactured by The Electric Clock Company, Clevland Ohio,Trul...
Metal, Steel
Antique art deco marble Onyx mantle clock by Reid & Sons, circa 1930s
By Reid and Sons
Located in Houston, TX
Onyx mantle clock by Reid & Sons, circa 1930s. I am unsure if this clock works. 7.5” H x 7” W x 3” D
Onyx
Art Deco Brass And Enamel Clock, English, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superb Art Deco Copper And Enamel Clock, c1930. Made from solid brass with a patterned border which is filled with green black and white enamel. Full w...
Brass, Enamel
$539
H 3.75 in W 5.91 in D 2.96 in
Art Deco Very Attractive Miniature 1930s French Bakelite Clock by Dep
By DEP
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive 1930s Art Deco French Bakelite clock by Dep. This delightful little clock is super rare, in fact this is the second one we've ever had! Primarily produced to be a tra...
Chrome
Cartier Gold Minute Repeater
By Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This minute repeater carriage clock by the esteemed Cartier is a masterpiece of luxury and craftsmanship created circa 1900. Finished in gold, diamonds and cabochon moonstone with an...
Agate, Gold, Enamel
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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.