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Art Deco Stylish Mantle Clock By Smiths, England, c1930
Art Deco Stylish Mantle Clock By Smiths, England, c1930

Art Deco Stylish Mantle Clock By Smiths, England, c1930

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Devon, England

This is a stunning quality made Art Deco chrome clock by the English clockmakers Smiths - it has a

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Large Easel Clock by Smiths Clockmakers, England
Art Deco Large Easel Clock by Smiths Clockmakers, England

Art Deco Large Easel Clock by Smiths Clockmakers, England

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Devon, England

This is a stunning quality made Art Deco chrome clock by the English clockmakers Smiths - it has a

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Oak & Chrome Mantel clock
Art Deco Oak & Chrome Mantel clock

Art Deco Oak & Chrome Mantel clock

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Dereham, GB

Art Deco Oak & chrome Mantel clock, circa 1930s Cream & Silver face, Chrome frame oak case with

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Hammond Art Deco GRENADIER Synchronous Electric Table Chrome Clock 1930s
Hammond Art Deco GRENADIER Synchronous Electric Table Chrome Clock 1930s

Hammond Art Deco GRENADIER Synchronous Electric Table Chrome Clock 1930s

By Hammond Clock Company 1

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco period clock designed and manufactured by Hammond Clock Co. of Chicago. This is the

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

English 1930s Art Deco Blue Glass and Chrome Clock by Enfield
English 1930s Art Deco Blue Glass and Chrome Clock by Enfield

English 1930s Art Deco Blue Glass and Chrome Clock by Enfield

By Enfield Clock Company 1

Located in Devon, England

Stylish 1930s English blue glass clock with chrome accents by Enfield. Ideal size for modern use

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Chrome 'Smiths' Clock By A.L. Davenport, England, c1930
Art Deco Chrome 'Smiths' Clock By A.L. Davenport, England, c1930

Art Deco Chrome 'Smiths' Clock By A.L. Davenport, England, c1930

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Devon, England

Is this very iconic shaped Art Deco chrome table clock made by the English Clockmakers 'Smiths

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Chrome Art Deco "Chrono Lite-12" Commercial Neon Wall Clock by Seth Thomas, Cir
Chrome Art Deco "Chrono Lite-12" Commercial Neon Wall Clock by Seth Thomas, Cir

Chrome Art Deco "Chrono Lite-12" Commercial Neon Wall Clock by Seth Thomas, Cir

By Seth Thomas Clock Company

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Seth Thomas Art Deco 16” Diameter "Chrono Lite-16" wall clock featuring a black dial with Original

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Vintage 1940s American Wall Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Chrome Mantel Clock by Davall, England
Art Deco Chrome Mantel Clock by Davall, England

Art Deco Chrome Mantel Clock by Davall, England

Located in Norwich, GB

Art Deco chrome mantel clock standing bon double stepped pad feet in a square case with bevelled

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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Chrome Strut Clock, Finnigans, Paris
Art Deco Chrome Strut Clock, Finnigans, Paris

Art Deco Chrome Strut Clock, Finnigans, Paris

By Finnigans, London 1

Located in Norwich, GB

Large Art Deco chrome strut clock, bevelled glass in front of the painted dial with Art Deco style

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Vintage 1920s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

'Bauhaus' Chrome Art Deco Longcase Clock
'Bauhaus' Chrome Art Deco Longcase Clock

'Bauhaus' Chrome Art Deco Longcase Clock

By Bauhaus

Located in Norwich, GB

‘Bauhaus’ Chrome Longcase Clock Chrome and ebonized longcase clock resting on a heavy ebonised

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Austrian Chrome Art Deco Table Clock
Austrian Chrome Art Deco Table Clock

Austrian Chrome Art Deco Table Clock

By Werkstätte Hagenauer Wien

Located in Vienna, AT

Small table clock made of beautiful dark walnut wood and silver chrome-plated brass. Clock face

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Peach Colour Mirror Glass 8 Day Movement Mantle Clock, c1930
Art Deco Peach Colour Mirror Glass 8 Day Movement Mantle Clock, c1930

Art Deco Peach Colour Mirror Glass 8 Day Movement Mantle Clock, c1930

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Devon, England

In the 1930's Smiths high end electric clock with a distinctly Art Deco feel to them. Virtually

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Peach Mirror Glass Mantle Clock by Smiths Clock Company, c1930
Art Deco Peach Mirror Glass Mantle Clock by Smiths Clock Company, c1930

Art Deco Peach Mirror Glass Mantle Clock by Smiths Clock Company, c1930

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Devon, England

Superb 1930's Art Deco mantel clock by Smiths the British clockmakers . Heavy thick peach mirror

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Modernist Chrome Desk Clock, c1930
Art Deco Modernist Chrome Desk Clock, c1930

Art Deco Modernist Chrome Desk Clock, c1930

Located in Devon, England

There's no makers name but we sourced this Art Deco clock in France so we think it's likely it

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Onyx Clock, Barometer And Thermometer, England, c1930
Art Deco Onyx Clock, Barometer And Thermometer, England, c1930

Art Deco Onyx Clock, Barometer And Thermometer, England, c1930

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this very attractive and unusual Art Deco Buren 15 jewelled desk clock

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Opaline Uranium Glass & Chrome Clock, c1930
Art Deco Opaline Uranium Glass & Chrome Clock, c1930

Art Deco Opaline Uranium Glass & Chrome Clock, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Original 1930's Art Deco green glass 30 hour clock with chrome accents. Perfect size for desk or

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Very Rare 1930s Art Deco English Smiths 'Mystery Clock'
Very Rare 1930s Art Deco English Smiths 'Mystery Clock'

Very Rare 1930s Art Deco English Smiths 'Mystery Clock'

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this rare Smith mystery clock made by Smith's Electronic Clocks from

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Art Deco Stylish Desk Clock 8 Day Movement, English, c1930s
Art Deco Stylish Desk Clock 8 Day Movement, English, c1930s

Art Deco Stylish Desk Clock 8 Day Movement, English, c1930s

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this beautifully restored Art Deco desk clock in full working condition

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Rouge Marble and Chrome Art Deco Mantel Clock, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths
Rouge Marble and Chrome Art Deco Mantel Clock, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths

Rouge Marble and Chrome Art Deco Mantel Clock, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in Norwich, GB

Rouge marble and chrome Art Deco mantel clock, goldsmiths and silversmiths, London An unusual

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Art Deco ATO Mantel Clock
Art Deco ATO Mantel Clock

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

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco French Mantle Clock
Art Deco French Mantle Clock

Art Deco French Mantle Clock

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Art Deco French mantle clock consisting of marble and aluminum. Clock measures 14" wide, 2.5" deep

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Art Deco Modernist Chrome Travel Alarm Clock, c1930
Art Deco Modernist Chrome Travel Alarm Clock, c1930

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

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mauthe Art Deco Walnut Mantel Clock
Mauthe Art Deco Walnut Mantel Clock

Mauthe Art Deco Walnut Mantel Clock

Located in Queens, NY

German Art Deco walnut mantel clock with round chrome clock rim and numbers (with MAUTHE metal

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Very Rare 1930s English Smiths Electric 'Mystery Clock'
Art Deco Very Rare 1930s English Smiths Electric 'Mystery Clock'

Art Deco Very Rare 1930s English Smiths Electric 'Mystery Clock'

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this rare Smith mystery clock made by Smith's Electronic Clocks . The

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Art Deco French Chrome & Bakelite Clock by Jaz, c1930
Art Deco French Chrome & Bakelite Clock by Jaz, c1930

Art Deco French Chrome & Bakelite Clock by Jaz, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Superb 1930s Art Deco chrome and Bakelite clock made by the Jaz company. This clock is in

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Chrome Manual Clock By Blangy, French, c1930
Art Deco Chrome Manual Clock By Blangy, French, c1930

Art Deco Chrome Manual Clock By Blangy, French, c1930

By Blangy

Located in Devon, England

One of our personal favourite style of Art Deco clocks are these Blangy French table clocks. The

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Eight Day Chrome Clock By Bentima, c1930
Art Deco Eight Day Chrome Clock By Bentima, c1930

Art Deco Eight Day Chrome Clock By Bentima, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Art Deco 1930's chrome Mantle / desk Clock by Bentima featuring a traditional carriage style key

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Odeon Chrome & Bronze 8 Day Clock, c1930
Art Deco Odeon Chrome & Bronze 8 Day Clock, c1930

Art Deco Odeon Chrome & Bronze 8 Day Clock, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Very impressive odeon shaped 1930's Art Deco Bronze & chrome 8 day clock. Superb condition, just

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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Chrome

Large Art Deco Walnut Veneered Clock
Large Art Deco Walnut Veneered Clock

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

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20th Century British Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Streamline Bakelite & Chrome Alarm Clock Calendar, circa 1930
Art Deco Streamline Bakelite & Chrome Alarm Clock Calendar, circa 1930

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

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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Modernist 8 Day Chrome Clock by CYMA, c1930
Art Deco Modernist 8 Day Chrome Clock by CYMA, c1930

Art Deco Modernist 8 Day Chrome Clock by CYMA, c1930

Located in Devon, England

chromed, added with thick plate glass 1 cm thick. The quality of this clock is obvious in all aspects

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Rare Chrome & Bakelite Clock By Blangy Clockmakers, French, c1930
Art Deco Rare Chrome & Bakelite Clock By Blangy Clockmakers, French, c1930

Art Deco Rare Chrome & Bakelite Clock By Blangy Clockmakers, French, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Art Deco period ; this model appeared in their catalogue up to 1939. The cubic chrome clock was known

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Elegant Chrome-Plated Desk Clock by Mappin & Webb, c1930
Art Deco Elegant Chrome-Plated Desk Clock by Mappin & Webb, c1930

Art Deco Elegant Chrome-Plated Desk Clock by Mappin & Webb, c1930

By Mappin & Webb

Located in Devon, England

This refined Art Deco chrome desk clock by the renowned British silversmiths Mappin & Webb

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Chrome-Plated Travel Clock by Harrods of London (1930s)
Art Deco Chrome-Plated Travel Clock by Harrods of London (1930s)

Art Deco Chrome-Plated Travel Clock by Harrods of London (1930s)

Located in Devon, England

This elegant Art Deco travel clock, crafted for Harrods of London in the 1930s, is a superb example

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Chrome

Original Art Deco Table Clock, Walnut, Chrome, Glass, Repolished, Czech, 1920s
Original Art Deco Table Clock, Walnut, Chrome, Glass, Repolished, Czech, 1920s

Original Art Deco Table Clock, Walnut, Chrome, Glass, Repolished, Czech, 1920s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This refined table clock is an excellent example of Czechoslovak Art Deco from the 1920s. It

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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Acrylic & Chrome Desk Electric Clock by Ferranti, England, C1930
Art Deco Acrylic & Chrome Desk Electric Clock by Ferranti, England, C1930

Art Deco Acrylic & Chrome Desk Electric Clock by Ferranti, England, C1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this rather stylish early acrylic and chrome Art Deco clock. Remarkable

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Rare Mystery Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre
Art Deco Rare Mystery Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre

Art Deco Rare Mystery Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Devon, England

Aside the appearance and super rarity of this marvellous Art Deco clock on first viewing, one can't

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Chrome 8 Day Skyscraper Desk Clock By Asprey, England, c1930
Art Deco Chrome 8 Day Skyscraper Desk Clock By Asprey, England, c1930

Art Deco Chrome 8 Day Skyscraper Desk Clock By Asprey, England, c1930

By Asprey International Limited

Located in Devon, England

Made by the iconic British Luxury Brand, Asprey. This is a genuine Art Deco period desk clock

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco English 8 Day Walnut Wall Clock, c1930
Art Deco English 8 Day Walnut Wall Clock, c1930

Art Deco English 8 Day Walnut Wall Clock, c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this large sized Art Deco Walnut wall clock, English, circa 1930, fully

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Style Chrome or Silveroid Desk Timepiece
Art Deco Style Chrome or Silveroid Desk Timepiece

Art Deco Style Chrome or Silveroid Desk Timepiece

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a lovely Art Deco style chrome or silveroid desk timepiece. Probably made circa 1980

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20th Century American Art Deco More Clocks

Materials

Silver Plate, Chrome

1930's /40's Art Deco Red Neon Advertizing Clock
1930's /40's Art Deco Red Neon Advertizing Clock

1930's /40's Art Deco Red Neon Advertizing Clock

By Neon Products

Located in Buffalo, NY

.Classic 1930's /40's Art Deco Red Neon Advertizing Clock. Great style and design.. All original

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Stylish Art Deco Small Marble & Chrome Clock With Alarm By DEP, French, C1930
Stylish Art Deco Small Marble & Chrome Clock With Alarm By DEP, French, C1930

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.

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Chrome

Art deco Table Clock and Lamp 1930s  Germany
Art deco Table Clock and Lamp 1930s  Germany

Art deco Table Clock and Lamp 1930s Germany

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice Art Deco table Clock Lamp .Chrome with Red details . Good working Clock and lamp

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

1930s Art Deco Clock by Blangy, France
1930s Art Deco Clock by Blangy, France

1930s Art Deco Clock by Blangy, France

By Blangy

Located in Devon, England

are the epitome of Art Deco. The whole body of the clock is chrome which rests on a Mahogany plinth

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Large and Rare Model Modernist Art Deco Blue Mirror Clock, circa 1935
Large and Rare Model Modernist Art Deco Blue Mirror Clock, circa 1935

Large and Rare Model Modernist Art Deco Blue Mirror Clock, circa 1935

Located in Devon, England

minimal signs of age related marks. Any admirer of modernism or pure Art Deco or just the finer things in

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Stunning Omega Art Deco Desk Clock c.1930s
Stunning Omega Art Deco Desk Clock c.1930s

Stunning Omega Art Deco Desk Clock c.1930s

By Omega

Located in Buffalo, NY

Very rare Art Deco desk clock with Art Nouveau applied numerals.Amazing design and quality. Manual

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome, Nickel

Art Deco Stylish Walnut Mantle Clock, English, c1930
Art Deco Stylish Walnut Mantle Clock, English, c1930

Art Deco Stylish Walnut Mantle Clock, English, c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this super stylish Art Deco Wood and Glass Ferranti Synchronous Mantle

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Clock and Garniture with Michel Decoux Sculpture of German Shepherd Dog
Art Deco Clock and Garniture with Michel Decoux Sculpture of German Shepherd Dog

Art Deco Clock and Garniture with Michel Decoux Sculpture of German Shepherd Dog

By Michel Decoux

Located in Amersham, GB

A very Stylish Onyx and Chrome Clock and Garniture is the epitome of Art Deco. This mantel clock

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Onyx, Belgian Black Marble, Brass, Chrome

Large French Art Deco Bakelite Clock, circa 1935
Large French Art Deco Bakelite Clock, circa 1935

Large French Art Deco Bakelite Clock, circa 1935

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

silvered dial and stylized Art Deco numerals finish this clock off beautifully. Fully serviced and working

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

French Art Deco Modernist Mirror Clock 8 Day
French Art Deco Modernist Mirror Clock 8 Day

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

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Eight Day Mantel Chiming Clock by Pfeilkreuz Junghans, c1930
Art Deco Eight Day Mantel Chiming Clock by Pfeilkreuz Junghans, c1930

Art Deco Eight Day Mantel Chiming Clock by Pfeilkreuz Junghans, c1930

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Devon, England

Absolutely spectacular oak & calamander Art Deco mantel clock manufactured by Pfeilkreuz Junghans

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco French 1930's Bakelite Clock by Blangy
Art Deco French 1930's Bakelite Clock by Blangy

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

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Geometric Two Tone Wooden Mantle Clock, English, c1930
Art Deco Geometric Two Tone Wooden Mantle Clock, English, c1930

Art Deco Geometric Two Tone Wooden Mantle Clock, English, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Art Deco Geometric Two Tone Wooden Mantle Clock. - Amazing Rare Shape. The overall condition is

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

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Art Deco Chrome Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of art deco chrome clocks available for sale. Frequently made of metal, chrome and glass, all art deco chrome clocks available were constructed with great care. Art deco chrome clocks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Art deco chrome clocks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Art deco chrome clocks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by JAZ, Blangy and Gilbert Rohde are consistently popular.

How Much are Art Deco Chrome Clocks?

Prices for art deco chrome clocks start at $300 and top out at $35,475 with the average selling for $936.

A Close Look at Art Deco Furniture

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

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

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.

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.