Art Deco Modernist Electric Clock by Temco
By Temco
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive 1930s Art Deco English modernist clock by Temco. Features a chrome back and feet
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Chrome
Art Deco Modernist Electric Clock by Temco
By Temco
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive 1930s Art Deco English modernist clock by Temco. Features a chrome back and feet
Chrome
Sold|$1,376
Large Art Deco Modernist Clock by ATO
Located in Devon, England
One of the more rare Art Deco clocks is this wonderfully stylish and totally authentic 1930s Art
Chrome
Pure Art Deco Clock Veneered in Walnut & Shagreen c.1925
Located in London, GB
A pure Art Deco Clock veneered in walnut & shagreen. The shagreen face is surmounted by veneered
Chrome
Sold|$657
Art Deco English Clock
Located in Devon, England
A deceptively heavy English Art Deco clock, with a wind up mechanism. We've had this clock fully
Chrome
Chic Art Deco Machine Age Tavannes Glass Clock
Located in New York, NY
Chic Art Deco Machine Age eight-day clock by Tavannes. Rectangular dial-plate bears pierced
Chrome
English 8-Day Chrome and Bakelite Desk Clock, Dated 1936
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this English chrome and bakelite clock made by the English clock maker's
Chrome
English Wind Up Art Deco Figural Clock
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive 1930s Art Deco English figural clock depicting a young suited lady sat on stepped
Chrome
Sold|$2,352
Art Deco Le Coultre Mantle Clock
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
Le Coultre, Art Deco glass and chrome mantle clock. Square face set with Arabic numerals. Marked
Glass
Sold|$684 / set
1920s Stunning Art Deco Marble Mantle Clock Garniture
Located in London, GB
An exquisite original antique marble Art Deco mantle clock with a pair of garnitures, circa 1920 in
Marble, Chrome
Art Deco Silvered Dial Wall Clock, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Fully serviced and working order 1930s Art Deco wall clock. Walnut case with glass door, removable
Aluminum, Chrome
Art Deco Rare Modernist Blue Mirror Clock, c1930
Located in Devon, England
and could be re-chromed for absolute perfection. Any admirer of modernism or pure Art Deco or just the
Chrome
Sold|$3,500
Art Deco Clock by The Webb C. Ball Co
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Bridgewater, CT
Chrome-plated and bakelite clock from circa 1930s, with Classic Art Deco numerals Clock face
Chrome
1930s Art Deco English Eight Day Wood, Chrome and Bakelite Clock
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive 1930s Art Deco clock with an eight day movement. Originating from England this very
Chrome
Exceptional Art Deco Streamline Skyscraper Style Electric Mantel Clock
Located in New York, NY
influence on Art Deco in America.
Chrome
Art Deco Chrome & Celluloid Mantle Shelf Clock with Round Face, 1930s-1940s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a unique, chrome and black and yellow celluloid mantle or shelf clock
Chrome
Large 1930s Art Deco French Blue Glass and Chrome Clock by Jaz
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
Very impressive and rare 1930s Art Deco blue glass and chrome clock by the French makers Jaz
Chrome
Art Deco French Bakelite Mantle Clock by JAZ, C1930
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
This is the daddy of true 1930's Art Deco clocks. Made in France by the very collectible Jaz
Chrome
Art Deco Walnut and Macassar Wall Clock, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly stylish and rare 1930s Art Deco wall clock. The case is
Chrome
Impressive Modernist Art Deco Clock by Ato, circa 1929
By ATO
Located in Devon, England
his clocks are very stylish and Deco and although the original batteries are no longer available to
Chrome
Rare blue black Art Deco Modernique Paul Frankl Telechron clock
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An extremely rare version of a highly sought after art deco classic is this Modernique clock
Chrome, Enamel
Art Deco Clock - The Lioness - Antique French Michel Decoux
By Michel Decoux
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful original French Art Deco clock, circa 1925. It features a beautifully captured figure
Onyx, Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Modernist English Clock, Made from Onyx, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Very impressive Art Deco modernist English clock, made from onyx and dating to the 1930s. The case
Onyx, Chrome
Art Deco Extremely Rare Modernist Blue Glass & Mirror Clock, c1930
Located in Devon, England
. Any admirer of modernism or pure Art Deco or just the finer things in life will appreciate this clock
Chrome
Sold|$425
Art Deco Blue Mirror Telechron Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
glass was cleaned. Typical art deco Clock face makes this model a true classic! Mirror is nice and
Chrome
Sold|$657
French Art Deco Clock by JAZ
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
Superb 1930s, Art Deco chrome and bakelite clock made by the JAZ company. This clock is in
Chrome
Art Deco Copper Mirror Electric Clock by Ferranti, English, C1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this copper coloured glass, and chrome frame Art Deco clock. Remarkable
Chrome
Art Deco Skyscraper American Mantle Clock
By Waltham Electric
Located in Devon, England
Art Deco skyscraper chrome 8-day mantel clock made by Waltham. Fabulous stepped design to the
Chrome
American Large Chrome Plated Timepiece Ship's Clock
Located in London, GB
A stunning American large chrome plated timepiece ship’s clock made by Chelsea Clock Company
Chrome
Art Deco Pink Celluloid Mantle Shelf Clock with Round Face on Chrome Base, 1930s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a marvelous mantel (fireplace) or shelf clock, with a round face and on a
Chrome
Art Deco Mirrored Blue Glass and Chrome Clock by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
An original Art Deco mirrored blue glass and chrome desk or table clock by Gilbert Rohde for Herman
Chrome
Sold|$1,238
Impressive Modernist 1930s Art Deco Clock
Located in Devon, England
face is Onyx with a chrome frame. Great sized clock, ideal for mantel or desk.
Onyx, Marble, Brass, Chrome
1930s Art Deco Clock by the French Clock Company Blangy
By Blangy
Located in Devon, England
Superb 1930s Art Deco clock by the French clock company Blangy. All chrome case which is in
Chrome
Art Deco Modernist 8 Day Green Glass Mantle Clock, circa 1930s
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish 1930s Art Deco modernist pale green glass clock within a chrome frame. On picking this
Brass, Chrome
1930s Art Deco Clock by the French Clock Company Blangy
By Blangy
Located in Devon, England
Superb 1930s Art Deco clock by the French clock company Blangy. All chrome and bakelite case which
Chrome
Art Deco Black Acrylic and Catalin Bakelite 8 day Mantel Clock
Located in Devon, England
Art Deco black acrylic and Catalin Bakelite mantel clock in full working condition, recently
Chrome
Art Deco Bakelite Streamline Clock by JAZ
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive 1930s Art Deco bakelite and chrome clock with a very distinctive sweeping
Chrome
Sold|$518
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
Sold|$546
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 Bakelite Clock by Jaz
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous Art Deco clock by Jaz a French clock maker. This clock is in a deep brown with black
Chrome
Art Deco Bakelite Odeon Clock by Blangy
By Blangy
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive 1930s Art Deco bakelite clock with a very distinctive Odean streamline shape
Chrome
Ronson 1936 Maltese Art Deco Machine Age Black Clock Touch Tip Lighter
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
A Maltese clock & touch tip lighter designed by Ronson. This is an extremely rare Ronson Maltese
Steel, Chrome
French Art Deco Bakelite Clock by Jaz
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous Art Deco clock by Jaz a French clock maker. This clock is in a deep brown with black
Chrome
Art Deco Glass and Brass Clock by JAZ
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
Rare 1930s Art Deco glass and chrome clock by JAZ. Originating from France this clock is the
Chrome
Art Deco Eight Day Mantel Chiming Clock by Junghans, C1930
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Devon, England
Absolutely spectacular wooden Bauhaus Art Deco mantel clock manufactured by Pfeilkreuz Junghans
Brass, Chrome
Sold|$2,559
An Art Deco Desk Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco Desk Clock by Jaeger Le-Coultre. Yellow tinted glass face with arabic numerals, raised
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 Walnut Grandfather Clock, England, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Magnificent Art Deco Grandfather clock dating to the 1930s, England. Extremely hard to source with
Brass, Chrome
Vintage 1930's Ato Art Deco Mantel Clock Designed by Léon Hatot Circa 1930 Paris
By Léon Hatot
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
An Art Deco mantel clock by Leon Hatot Fabricants, Paris. Glass fronted with chrome numerals and
Chrome
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
Sold|$475
Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A chrome Art Deco desk clock.
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
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
French 1930s Art Deco Green Bakelite Clock by Blangy
By Blangy
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very fine example of a 1930s Art Deco green bakelite clock by Blangy
Chrome
Large French Art Deco Bakelite Clock by Jaz, France, 1930s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco clock by Jaz, France, 1930s. Bakelite and chrome. 8 days movement. With its key on
Chrome
High Quality and Elegant Art Deco English Desk Clock, 1930s
By Jaeger & Co.
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
High quality and elegant Art Deco desk clock by A.B.E.C. Ltd. Watch and clock company, England
Chrome
Mappin & Webb Art Deco Paris-London Large Circular Desk Clock
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An Art Deco Mappin & Webb Paris-London large circular desk clock, with a painted black number dial
Metal, 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 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.