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Art Deco Modernist Electric Clock by Temco
Art Deco Modernist Electric Clock by Temco

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

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Large Art Deco Modernist Clock by ATO
Large Art Deco Modernist Clock by ATO

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

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Pure Art Deco Clock Veneered in Walnut & Shagreen c.1925
Pure Art Deco Clock Veneered in Walnut & Shagreen c.1925

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

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco English Clock
Art Deco English Clock

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

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

Materials

Chrome

Chic Art Deco Machine Age Tavannes Glass Clock
Chic Art Deco Machine Age Tavannes Glass Clock

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

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Chrome

English 8-Day Chrome and Bakelite Desk Clock, Dated 1936
English 8-Day Chrome and Bakelite Desk Clock, Dated 1936

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

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

Materials

Chrome

English Wind Up Art Deco Figural Clock
English Wind Up Art Deco Figural Clock

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

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Le Coultre Mantle Clock
Art Deco Le Coultre Mantle Clock

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

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Glass

1920s Stunning Art Deco Marble Mantle Clock Garniture
1920s Stunning Art Deco Marble Mantle Clock Garniture

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

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Art Deco Silvered Dial Wall Clock, circa 1930
Art Deco Silvered Dial Wall Clock, circa 1930

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

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Art Deco Rare Modernist Blue Mirror Clock, c1930
Art Deco Rare Modernist Blue Mirror Clock, c1930

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

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Clock by The Webb C. Ball Co
Art Deco Clock by The Webb C. Ball Co

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

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Chrome

1930s Art Deco English Eight Day Wood, Chrome and Bakelite Clock
1930s Art Deco English Eight Day Wood, Chrome and Bakelite Clock

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

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

Materials

Chrome

Large 1930s Art Deco French Blue Glass and Chrome Clock by Jaz
Large 1930s Art Deco French Blue Glass and Chrome Clock by Jaz

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

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

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco French Bakelite Mantle Clock by JAZ, C1930
Art Deco French Bakelite Mantle Clock by JAZ, C1930

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

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Walnut and Macassar Wall Clock, circa 1930
Art Deco Walnut and Macassar Wall Clock, circa 1930

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

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Impressive Modernist Art Deco Clock by Ato, circa 1929
Impressive Modernist Art Deco Clock by Ato, circa 1929

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

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Rare blue black Art Deco Modernique Paul Frankl Telechron clock
Rare blue black Art Deco Modernique Paul Frankl Telechron clock

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

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Early 20th Century American Clocks

Materials

Chrome, Enamel

Art Deco Clock - The Lioness - Antique French Michel Decoux
Art Deco Clock - The Lioness - Antique French Michel Decoux

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

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Modernist English Clock, Made from Onyx, circa 1930s
Art Deco Modernist English Clock, Made from Onyx, circa 1930s

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

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Chrome

Art Deco Extremely Rare Modernist Blue Glass & Mirror Clock, c1930
Art Deco Extremely Rare Modernist Blue Glass & Mirror Clock, c1930

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

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Blue Mirror Telechron Clock
Art Deco Blue Mirror Telechron Clock

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

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

French Art Deco Clock by JAZ
French Art Deco Clock by JAZ

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

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

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Copper Mirror Electric Clock by Ferranti, English, C1930
Art Deco Copper Mirror Electric Clock by Ferranti, English, C1930

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

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Skyscraper American Mantle Clock
Art Deco Skyscraper American Mantle Clock

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

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Mid-20th Century Central American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

American Large Chrome Plated Timepiece Ship's Clock
American Large Chrome Plated Timepiece Ship's Clock

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

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Mirrored Blue Glass and Chrome Clock by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
Art Deco Mirrored Blue Glass and Chrome Clock by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller

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

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Impressive Modernist 1930s Art Deco Clock
Impressive Modernist 1930s Art Deco Clock

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.

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

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Brass, Chrome

1930s Art Deco Clock by the French Clock Company Blangy
1930s Art Deco Clock by the French Clock Company Blangy

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

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

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Modernist 8 Day Green Glass Mantle Clock, circa 1930s
Art Deco Modernist 8 Day Green Glass Mantle Clock, circa 1930s

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

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

1930s Art Deco Clock by the French Clock Company Blangy
1930s Art Deco Clock by the French Clock Company Blangy

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

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

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Black Acrylic and Catalin Bakelite 8 day Mantel Clock
Art Deco Black Acrylic and Catalin Bakelite 8 day Mantel Clock

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

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Bakelite Streamline Clock by JAZ
Art Deco Bakelite Streamline Clock by JAZ

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

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

Materials

Chrome

French Art Deco Alarm Clock by JAZ
French Art Deco Alarm Clock by JAZ

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

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

Materials

Chrome

French Art Deco Alarm Clock by JAZ
French Art Deco Alarm Clock by JAZ

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

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

Materials

Chrome

French Art Deco Bakelite Clock by Jaz
French Art Deco Bakelite Clock by Jaz

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

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Bakelite Odeon Clock by Blangy
Art Deco Bakelite Odeon Clock by Blangy

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

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

Materials

Chrome

Ronson 1936 Maltese Art Deco Machine Age Black Clock Touch Tip Lighter
Ronson 1936 Maltese Art Deco Machine Age Black Clock Touch Tip Lighter

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

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Steel, Chrome

French Art Deco Bakelite Clock by Jaz
French Art Deco Bakelite Clock by Jaz

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

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Glass and Brass Clock by JAZ
Art Deco Glass and Brass Clock by JAZ

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

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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 Junghans, C1930
Art Deco Eight Day Mantel Chiming Clock by Junghans, C1930

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

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Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

An Art Deco Desk Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre
An Art Deco Desk Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre

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

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Machine Age Art Deco Alarm Clock by Dep
Machine Age Art Deco Alarm Clock by Dep

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

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

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Walnut Grandfather Clock, England, circa 1930
Art Deco Walnut Grandfather Clock, England, circa 1930

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

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

1930s Art Deco Miniature Alarm Clock by Dep
1930s Art Deco Miniature Alarm Clock by Dep

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

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

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Clock

Clock

Sold|$475

Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A chrome Art Deco desk clock.

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20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Miniature Alarm Clock by UTI Paris, France
Art Deco Miniature Alarm Clock by UTI Paris, France

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

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

Materials

Chrome

Sarsaparilla Designs Art Deco Revival Radial Airplane Engine Alarm Clock
Sarsaparilla Designs Art Deco Revival Radial Airplane Engine Alarm Clock

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

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1990s Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

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

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

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

Materials

Chrome

Large French Art Deco Bakelite Clock by Jaz, France, 1930s
Large French Art Deco Bakelite Clock by Jaz, France, 1930s

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

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

High Quality and Elegant Art Deco English Desk Clock, 1930s
High Quality and Elegant Art Deco English Desk Clock, 1930s

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

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

Materials

Chrome

Mappin & Webb Art Deco Paris-London Large Circular Desk Clock
Mappin & Webb Art Deco Paris-London Large Circular Desk Clock

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

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Art Deco French Miniature Alarm Clock by JAZ, circa 1930
Art Deco French Miniature Alarm Clock by JAZ, circa 1930

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

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

Materials

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.