French Art Deco Ormolu "Bronze Dorée" Cartel Sunburst Wall Clock, Circa 1915
Located in CH
French Art Deco Ormolu (“Bronze Dorée”) Cartel Sunburst Wall Clock France, circa 1915 A striking Art Deco wall clock executed in gilded bronze (bronze dorée), featuring a sunburst ...
Bronze, Ormolu
French Gilded Sunburst Signed Japy Frères Clock, circa 1920
By Japy Frères
Located in Winterswijk, NL
A mindblowing radiant sunburst clock by the French clockmaker Japy Frères, circa 1920. This impressive and functional wall sculpture is made out of gilded carved wood. A true piece...
Brass
1920s Carved Wood Silver Leafed Sunburst Clock
Located in Banner Elk, NC
1920s carved wood silver leafed sunburst clock with key included, Art Deco. Highly decorative piece.
Wood
Sold
H 3.5 in Dm 19.5 in
Art Deco Sunburst Wall Clock Gilt Wood - Coventry Astral - Quality Fully Working
By Astral
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A large and spectacular Art Deco sunburst wall clock by the Coventry Astral clock company.
Wood
French 1930s Mirrored Sunburst Clock
By Maison Baguès
Located in New York, NY
This stylish 1930s sunburst mirrored clock with a mirrored dial was in the Chicago townhouse of Mr. and Mrs. Watson Blair, and subsequently their Palm Beach house. It was probably pu...
Mixed Metal
Sunburst Glass Clock by Laurence Colwell from the 1930s
By Laurence Colwell
Located in New York, NY
This smart clock in a cast-glass frame was designed by Laurence Colwell, and sold through his retail shop in Manhattan. Colwell specialized in glass furnishings, and his striking des...
Metal
Sold
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
1930s French Art Deco 'Cartel Silvoz Paris' Sunburst Brass Wall Hanging Clock
By Cartel
Located in London, England
1930s Art Deco French Parisian brass sunburst wall clock manufactured by Cartel Silvoz Paris.
Brass, Steel
$974
H 1.78 in Dm 17.72 in
Beautiful large original 1960s brass sunburst wall clock by Junghans ATO-MAT
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, large, original 1960s brass sunburst wall clock by Junghans ATO-MAT. Very beautiful, elaborate mid-century design. Battery-operated with a new clock mechanism. Dial with R...
Brass
$798
H 1.58 in Dm 17.72 in
Original 1950s Sunburst wall clock by Atlanta made of brass and battery operated
By Atlanta Electric
Located in München, DE
Wonderful original 1950s Sunburst brass wall clock by Atlanta. Made in Germany. Very nice elaborate Mid Century design. Battery operated with Junghans clockwork mechanism. Dial witho...
Brass
Vintage Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock, Germany, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning 1970s sunburst starburst Junghans wall clock. Made of heavy resin, gilded, with a junghans battery operated clockwork. working condition. Will look great on your wall. Nice ...
Resin
$1,222
H 19.69 in W 25.99 in D 3.15 in
Impressive Art Deco Star Burst Wall Clock By Smiths , England, c1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this original 1930's Art Deco wall clock by English clock makers Smiths. The casing is made from Gesso and is in lovely condition. Very iconic looking cloc...
Brass
$12,981
H 31.89 in W 13.39 in D 5.12 in
Large antique gilt bronze French cartel clock in the Louis XVI style
Located in London, GB
This beautiful antique clock, crafted in the refined Louis XVI style is of traditional form, but is notable for its intricate and extensive decoration. The central circular enamel di...
Bronze, Enamel
Empire Bronze and Ormolu Cartel Clock by Bailly, Paris
Located in Essex, MA
A wall clock with gilt bronze ribbon bow joining a gilt bronze ribbon attached to the clock case with patinated bronze back section and laurel leaf mounted surrounding a circular gla...
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
$1,032
H 1.58 in Dm 14.57 in
Very Rare Hutschenreuther Sunburst Wall Clock in Porcelain, Germany, 1960s
By Hutschenreuther
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Elegant, decorative, extremely rare. Very good condition. High end quality.
Porcelain
$1,978Sale Price|20% Off
H 21.26 in W 21.26 in D 1.58 in
Antique 19th Century French Japy Frères Sunburst Wall Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in England, GB
A magnificent French giltwood sunburst wall clock dating from around 1890, fitted with a Japy Frères movement, one of France’s most renowned clock manufacturers. This impressive deco...
Wood
French Louis XV Style Bronze Cartel Clock, Late 19th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
French Louis XV Style Bronze Cartel Clock, late 19th century, the porcelain dial hand-painted with Roman numeral indices, the strike on bell movement struck "CB / 241 / 3614". 23" H...
Bronze
Giltwood sunburst wall clock with Swiss 8 day movement, mid 20th
Located in Nottingham, GB
A striking mid-20th-century sunburst wall clock, combining sculptural form with practical function in one of the most iconic decorative designs of the period. The clock is centred b...
Giltwood
$2,459Sale Price|20% Off
H 22.45 in Dm 22.45 in
Large Vintage Mid-Century Large Gilt wood Sunburst Clock
Located in England, GB
A large and impressive mid-century sunburst gilt wood wall clock dating from the late 1960s to early 1970s. This impressive decorative clock features a gilt-finished sunburst surroun...
Wood
Late 18th Century French Ormolu Cartel Clock by Baltazar
Located in London, GB
A Late 18th Century Ormolu Cartel Clock Signed Baltazar à Paris A fine eighteenth century wall clock, housed in a gilt bronze case of splendid architectural proportions, the circula...
Ormolu
$2,114
H 34.26 in W 26.38 in D 1.97 in
Large Mid-Century Modern Brass Sunburst Wall Clock by Metamec, England
By Metamec
Located in Torquay, GB
An impressive large-scale brass sunburst wall clock produced by Metamec, England, during the 1960s. Defined by its elongated faceted brass rays and restrained cream dial, this sculp...
Brass, Steel
$2,200
H 25 in W 13 in D 4.75 in
19th Century French Ormolu Bronze Cartel Wall Clock in Louis XVI Style
Located in New York, NY
Antique (19th century) French ormolu bronze cartel wall clock in the Louis XVI style, 28 by 14 by 4 3/4 inches. White enamel face signed with the mark of the retailer, JACQUET-LACAR...
Bronze
Beautiful and Great Quality Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Beautiful and Great Quality Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock The large bronze clock topped by an urn above a large mask of Apollo with a sunburst, two scantily clad wome...
Bronze, Ormolu
Sonnenuhr Sunburst clock 1960s
Located in Aachen, DE
Seltene Sonenuhr der späten 60er Jahre. Holzkern mit aufgeschraubten Glasstrahlen (eine sehr ähnliche Uhr mit identischen und gemarkten Glasstrahlen wird als BACCARAT angeboten) auf ...
Brass
$2,800 / set
H 17.5 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Style Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...
Brass
$9,500 / set
H 35 in W 20 in D 20.5 in
Postmodern Sculptural Steel Brown Leather French Pair of Chairs, 1980s, France
By Maria Pergay
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural steel brown leather French pair chairs, 1980s, France These are very rare leather and steel chairs form France. From the Maria Pergay, Michel Boyer Era. The leather is in...
Steel
Louis XVI Style 19th Century French Mahogany Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A Louis XVI style 19th century mahogany fireplace surround painted in French Grey. The breakfront shelf rests above a lambs tongue beaded frieze centred by a delicately carved ribbon...
Mahogany
19th century John Taylor & Sons Country house armchair
By John Taylor
Located in Batley, GB
A 19th century country house armchair by John Taylor & Sons of Edinburgh. Raised on walnut legs and the original casters. Structurally in good solid order with tight joints and int...
Walnut
$8,800 / set
H 36 in W 24 in D 23 in
Set of Ten Chinese Chippendale Lacquered Faux Bamboo Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary set of ten black lacquered faux-bamboo dining chairs designed in the Chinese Chippendale taste. The set consists of all armchairs with arms measuring 27.25 inches high....
Fabric, Beech
$4,950 / set
H 37 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
Pair of 1880s Italian Carved Wooden Wall Carvings Depicting Pomegranates
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian carved wooden wall carvings from the late 19th century, depicting pomegranates. Created in Italy during the last quarter of the 19th century, each of this pair of v...
Wood
Louis XV Chinoiserie Style Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by Raingo Freres
Located in New York, NY
French 19 century Louis XV style Chinoiserie motif gilt bronze cartel clock works signed Raingo Freres.
Bronze
Vintage Danish Modern Sewing Table with Woven Basket, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Vintage Danish Modern Sewing Table with Woven Basket A stunning example of mid-century design, this vintage sewing table combines timeless functionality with Scandinavian-inspired e...
Wood
$1,280 / item
H 67 in W 9 in D 9 in
Set 4 Classic Art Deco/ Regency Brass and Glass Torchere's. .attr to Rembrandt
By Rembrandt Lamp Company
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 4 Classic Art Deco/ Regency Brass and Glass Torchere's. .attr to Rembrandt,, Classic design,,sleek, elegant ,simple styling..Beautiful trumpet shape opaline glass shades, black m...
Metal, Brass
Louis XVI armchair - stamp of Claude Sené II - 18th century
By Lelièvre Paris, Claude Séné II
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine lacquered cabriolet armchair, medallion shaped backrest, Louis XVI period circa 1780. The seats bears the stamp of prestigious Parisian seat maker Claude Séné II underneath. I...
Silk, Beech
Art Deco Floor Lamp, Beech Wood, Zig Zag Pattern, France, 1940s
Located in New York, NY
A two tone carved floor lamp with a Zig Zag pattern throughout
Beech
Blue and White Fortuny Pillows, Italian Rococo Style, Linen Backs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A refined custom lumbar pillow featuring an elegant blue and white Baroque-inspired motif. The intricate symmetrical pattern, reminiscent of classical European ornamentation, showcas...
Cotton, Linen
$12,613 / item
H 12.6 in W 16.15 in D 89.77 in
Alligator Cocodril Outdoor Furniture by Bussoga, Steel & Ceramic
By Bussoga
Located in Barcelona, ES
Alligator by Bussoga – Modern Outdoor Furniture in Steel and Artisan Ceramic Tiles ‘Cocodril’ (Crocodile) is a sculptural furniture piece from the acclaimed Enrrajolats animal colle...
Stainless Steel
$6,550
H 29 in W 28 in D 20.75 in
English 19th Century Mahogany Table with Compartment, Drawer and Reeded Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English mahogany table from the 19th century, with single drawer, small compartment and reeded legs. Created in England during the 19th century, this mahogany table features a rec...
Brass
Chic Pair of Dorothy Draper Style Urn Base Floor Lamp Side Tables
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Chic Dorothy Draper style black and white floor lamps side tables having white ceramic urn shaped bases, black slate round table tops and square bases, and custom black tole shades. ...
Slate
$14,314 / set
H 9.85 in W 9.85 in D 14.18 in
Diner Set for 12 Guests "Las Sirenas" by Salvador Dali 1977, N°378/1000
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paris, FR
This porcelain set was created by Salvador Dalí (1904-1989), a very talented artist and one of the most world-famous surrealist painters. Bavarian high-quality porcelain with gold r...
Porcelain
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.
Antique, new and vintage wall clocks have become available over the years in a diverse range of materials, such as wood, metal and glass, as well as styles from mid-century modern to Industrial.
Wall clocks have been designed by acclaimed creators and manufacturers such as Howard Miller Clock Company, Junghans Uhren GmbH, Pragotron and more. The Ball clock and Sunflower clock, which were created by designer Irving Harper in George Nelson’s studio during the mid-century era, are known to design enthusiasts and have become highly collectible over the years.
Whether you want an antique timepiece or one that will match a modern motif, you are sure to find one to suit any home or office decor.
The wall clocks of today have come a long way from the mechanical timepieces that originated in the 14th century. One of the most famous clocks from this era was made by Italian astronomer and physician Giovanni de’ Dondi and took approximately 16 years to complete. By the 17th century, wall clocks were popular luxury objects for the home.
Wall clock choices are not limited to just something that keeps time. A 19th-century bronze cartel clock and barometer set is an elegant addition to a foyer, while a vintage world-map clock allows you to see the time in several locations at once. Cleverly designed clocks have been created for all manner of tastes over the years.
On 1stDibs, you will find wall clocks and other types of antique and vintage clocks from various time periods, from Louis XV to Art Deco, and from all over the world, including Germany, France, the United Kingdom and elsewhere. Bring a touch of class and personality into your living room or dining room with a unique timepiece.