Art Deco Sculptural Chrome Euroquartz Table Watch Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unusual Art Deco sculptural chrome European table clock. This interesting piece is comprised of a
Vintage 1960s Unknown Clocks
Chrome
Art Deco Sculptural Chrome Euroquartz Table Watch Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
Unusual Art Deco sculptural chrome European table clock. This interesting piece is comprised of a
Chrome
Sold|$4,400
Art Deco Chrome and glass face clock c1930
Located in London, GB
This stunning 28 inch square Art Deco clock has its original white glass dial and clear glass dial
Chrome
Sold|$1,450 / set
French Art Deco Marble and Chrome Clock Set
Located in Fairfax, VA
A beautiful design French Art Deco mantel clock and garniture set in marble, onyx, glass and chrome
Onyx, Marble, Chrome
German Art Deco Chrome and Striped Blonde Veneer Mechanical Table Clock
Located in Port Hope, ON
This German Art Deco chrome and striped blonde veneered table clock is a veritable riot of
Chrome
Fabulous & Rare German Art Deco Chrome Spiral Mounted Mechanical Ball Clock.
Located in Port Hope, ON
This fabulous and very rare German Art Deco chrome-plated mechanical ball clock features a spiral
Chrome
Sold|$1,050
Art Deco Clock
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Walnut Art Deco clock with chrome numbers.
Chrome
Sold|$1,050
Art Deco clock
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Walnut Art Deco clock with chrome numbers.
Chrome
Sold|$980
Art Deco Clock
Located in London, GB
Stunning Art Deco Figured Walnut and Chrome Swan Clock, beautifully figured Walnut Face with Chrome
Chrome
Chrome Art Deco Desk Clock on a Marble base
Located in West Hollywood, CA
An 8 day Art Deco Desk Clock on a Marble base
Marble, Chrome
Sold|$304
Art Deco Clock in Chrome and Acrylic
Located in London, GB
An Art Deco Eight day clock, circular clock face in an Amber Acrylic frame held in a chrome cradle
Chrome
Sold|$1,050
Hungarian Art Deco Clock
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Hungarian Art Deco walnut key wind clock with chrome face and numbers
Chrome
Rare English Art Deco Chrome, Bakelite, and Black Enamel Stylized Airplane Clock
Located in Port Hope, ON
This delightful English Art Deco figurative chrome, bakelite and black enamel electric clock takes
Chrome, Metal
German Art Deco Chrome-Plated, 8 Day Mechanical, Swiveling Shelf Clock
Located in Port Hope, ON
This very graphically designed German Art Deco chrome-plated, 8 day mechanical shelf clock features
Art Deco 'Skeleton' clock by ATO
By Léon Hatot, ATO
Located in London, GB
A monumental glass and chrome Art Deco ‘Skeleton’ mantle clock by ATO, with applied Art Deco
Chrome
Sold|$425
Art Deco French Chrome Desk Clock
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco French clock with bright chrome outer and satin chrome face, sky blue rim with chrome
Sold|$1,450
German Chrome Plated and Black Enamel Art Deco Figural Abstract Yacht Mechanical Table Clock
Located in Port Hope, ON
This German Art Deco figural mechanical table clock resembles a geometric yacht in form. The
Chrome
Large Italian Art Deco Aluminum, Chrome & Faux Python Alarm Clock
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Port Hope, ON
This beautifully designed and very distinctive Italian Art Deco mantel/alarm clock unusually
Aluminum, Chrome
Sold|$1,800
Kem Weber Art Deco Skyscraper Clock
By Kem Weber
Located in North Hollywood, CA
companies, including the Lawson Clock Company of Pasadena. The modern style, combined with the radical
Marble, Brass, Chrome
German Art Deco Chrome Asymmetrical Mechanical Desk Clock
Located in Port Hope, ON
This truly outstanding German Art Deco chrome plated asymmetrical mechanical desk clock is a design
Chrome
Sold|$2,200
Buren Art Deco Modernist Clock
By Buren
Located in Oakland, CA
Outstanding Art Deco clock, fully serviced.Swiss 8 day clock by Buren, this is a really stylish
Bronze, Chrome
Sold|$475
Tiny Perfect French Art Deco or Machine Age Chrome Mechanical Alarm Clock with Lucite Accents
By DEP
Located in Port Hope, ON
', producers of some of the best Art Deco designed clocks of the period between the two World Wars. It is in
Chrome, Aluminum
Sold|$2,650
French Art Deco Stylized Race Horse Clock
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The ultimate in chic! This incredible clock has the most modern form for the 1930's, including a
Chrome
Sold|$1,379
Art Deco Onyx Mantel Clock
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Art Deco onyx mantel clock by "Goldsmiths & Silversmiths. Co. Ltd, 112 Regent Street, London, W
Malachite, Onyx, Chrome
American Art Deco Chrome Electric Howard Mfg. Co. Demi-Lune Mantel Clock.
By Joseph L. Stone 1, Howard Mfg. Co. Inc.
Located in Port Hope, ON
This intriguingly designed American Art Deco electric clock features the clock body itself
Chrome
Sold|$1,500
Gilbert Rohde American Art Deco Clock
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Gilbert Rhode (1886 - 1958) designed this American art deco clock for the Herman Miller Company in
Chrome, Metal
Sold|$1,250
German Art Deco Chrome Figural Mechanical Ball Clock with Bakelite and Black Enamel Accents
Located in Port Hope, ON
This rare German Art Deco chrome-plated ball clock is held aloft by a chrome "stick figure" with a
Bakelite
Art Deco Zodiac Clock in Blue Glass and Chrome
Located in London, GB
Art Deco clock Superb Art Deco Zodiac clock, blue glass face on a blue glass and chrome base
Chrome
Sold|$2,500
Japanese Art Deco Clock with Goldfish
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A wonderful example of Japanese art deco design. This clock has six feet similar to a Dominique
Chrome, Metal
Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Clock for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in North Hollywood, CA
designs Rohde created for Herman Miller in the 1930's, he also designed a line of clocks for the company
Chrome
Sold|$6,900
Glass Art Deco clock by ATO.
Located in London, GB
An unusual and very stylish Art Deco clock by ATO, the main mechanism encased in a square glass
Chrome
Sold|$1,450
Art Deco Lawson Digital Analogue Clock
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco Lawson Analogue Digital vintage clock. Very streamline modern design of which the Lawson
Chrome
Sold|$250
Vintage Art Deco Bird Cage Clock
Located in Katonah, NY
Whimsical vintage bird cage clock marked "Made in Occupied Japan." Winding clock movement works
Marble, Chrome, Brass
Sold|$1,500
Art Deco Machine Age "Mystery" Clock
Located in North Hollywood, CA
numbers are extremely stylized. The chromed case is classic skyscraper influence. The clock shows
Chrome
Sold|$750
1927 Telechron Art Deco Desk Clock
By Warren Telechron Co.
Located in Portland, OR
A beautiful desk clock with a wonderful blue glass face set into a chrome scrolled base. The clock
Chrome, Metal
Art Deco ‘Skeleton’ mantle clock by ATO
Located in London, GB
A monumental glass and chrome Art Deco ‘Skeleton’ mantle clock by ATO, French circa 1925, with Art
Chrome
Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Table Clock for Herman Miller
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in North Hollywood, CA
the later designers George Nelson and Charles Eames. Rohde also created some clock designs for the
Chrome
Art Deco Chrome and Bakelite Clock by JAZ
By Jaz
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco chrome JAZ clock Bakelite case, all in excellent condition, keeping good time and with a
Metal
Sold|$1,250
Art Deco Enamel and Chrome 8 Day Clock
Located in Oakland, CA
A great looking Art Deco clock that utilizes Industrial elements for a decorative look. Enameled in
Metal
Iconic American Art Deco or Machine Age Chrome Plated Metal and Celluloid Mechanical Clock by Frank N. Marinari
By Frank Mariani, Die Casters of New York
Located in Port Hope, ON
This iconic and rare American Art Deco/Machine Age clock was designed in 1937 by Frank N. Mariani
Chrome
Gilbert Rohde American Art Deco Burlwood Clock
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A superb American art deco electric clock designed by Gilbert Rohde (1896 – 1944) for the Herman
Chrome
French Art Deco Chrome and Reverse Painted Mirror 8-Day Mantel Clock by Vedette
By Vedette
Located in Port Hope, ON
This fabulously designed, high quality French Art Deco large 8-day mechanical mantel clock by
Chrome
Gruen Watch Company Art Deco Advertising Clock
Located in Southfield, MI
movement keeps clock running well. Superb item for the art deco collector. 24 HOUR HOLD ONLY
Chrome
Sold|$2,800
Very Rare English Art Deco Streamline Clock
Located in Oakland, CA
Fantastic English clock and I've never seen another example! Chrome plated bronze
Bronze, Chrome
Sold|$395
Art Deco Wall Clock
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
An original Art Deco wall clock, in a chrome case, with a square steel dial. It has a replacement
Machine Age Art Deco Modernist Japanese Koi "Fishglobe" Clock Occupied Japan
Located in Dallas, TX
Machine Age Art Deco modernist Japanese Koi "Fishglobe" clock fish globe occupied Japan Striking
Enamel, Chrome
Art Deco Mappin & Webb Crocodile and Chrome Travel Clock and Barometer
By Mappin & Webb
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Art Deco Eight day 15 jewel clock, thermometer and barometer by Mappin & Webb. Housed in a
Chrome
Glo Dial Neon Chrome Desk Clock with Ruby Red Neon
By Glo Dial Clock Sales Co.
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco Glo Dial neon chrome desk clock with ruby red neon. Very rare and original light. Great
Chrome
Gilbert Rohde American Art Deco Black Carrara Glass Clock
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This rare American art deco alarm clock was designed by Gilbert Rohde (1894 – 1944) in the 1930’s
Chrome
Fabulous Art Deco Skyscraper Manning Bowman Clock very rare
Located in Oakland, CA
American Art Deco at its optimistic best. Rare and highly sought after, this combines the key elements of
Metal, Chrome
Machine Age Art Deco Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller Iconic Z-Clock
By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
Machine age Art Deco Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller iconic Z-clock ZEE ZED One of the few
Enamel, Chrome
American Art Deco Chrome Plated Mechanical Kal-Klock with Tel-Tru Thermometer
Located in Port Hope, ON
This American Art Deco Kal-Klock desk clock/calendar with top-mounted Tel-Tru room thermometer was
Chrome
Large glass Art Deco clock by Leon Hatot for ATO.
Located in London, GB
A monumental glass and chrome Art Deco mantle clock by ATO, with chrome hands and Art Deco numerals
Marble, Chrome
French Art Deco Chrome, Aluminium and Lucite Mechanical Alarm Clock by Dep
By DEP
Located in Port Hope, ON
This rare and extremely pretty French Art Deco alarm clock features polished aluminium and chrome
Aluminum, Chrome
Large French Art Deco Bayard Tri-Colour Metal Mechanical Eight-Day Mantel Clock
By Bayard
Located in Port Hope, ON
This amazing large French Art Deco tri-colour metal, mechanical 8-day mantle clock is mounted on a
Marble, Brass, Chrome, Copper
Rare Art Deco Cobalt Glass and Chrome Blimp Clock and Lamp
Located in North Hollywood, CA
a blue glass body and chrome wings, which has also been reproduced. The zeppelin, or blimp version
Stunning Swiss Art Deco Chrome, Enamel and Red Phenolic Desk Clock by Movado
By Movado
Located in Port Hope, ON
This stunningly designed, museum quality, Swiss Art Deco chrome, black enamel and red Phenolic desk
Chrome
Sold|$495
Art Deco French Desk Clock by Jaz
By Jaz
Located in Daylesford, Victoria
Art Deco Desk Clock, Eight Day mechanism with alarm, in Chrome and Palissandre Wood, by Jaz, France
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.