Arthur Umanoff For Howard Miller

1988 Or 1989 Number810244 Howard Milleriller Clocks

Mid Century Modern Wall Clock

Hes Clock

Mid Century Wrought Iron Arthur Umanoff

Howard Living Room Furniture Midcentury

George Nelson For Howard Miller Clock

Arthur Umanoff Desk Clock

Howard Miller Brass Wall Clock

1970s Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller wall clock

$1,200

1970s Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller wall clock

By Arthur Umanoff, Herman Miller

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller 1970s wall clock, model #588.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Stationmaster 611 Oak Wall Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

$850

Vintage Stationmaster 611 Oak Wall Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A perfectly designed mid-century modern wall clock by Arthur Umanoff for powerhouse clock maker Howard Miller.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Arthur Umanoff “Meridian” Clock for Howard Miller

$1,650

Vintage Arthur Umanoff “Meridian” Clock for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage pendulum wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller. The “Meridian” clock features aspects of Danish Modern design with a walnut wood case with a rare orange bac...

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1970s Howard Miller Wall Clock designed by Arthur Umanoff Zebra Wood & Chrome

$2,900

1970s Howard Miller Wall Clock designed by Arthur Umanoff Zebra Wood & Chrome

By Irving Harper, Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Miami, FL

The clock is model 616, created by Arthur Umanoff Associates in the 1970s for Howard Miller.

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Zebra Wood

Mid Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Rosewood Square Desk Clock for Howard Miller

$650

Mid Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Rosewood Square Desk Clock for Howard Miller

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in Troy, MI

Arthur Umanoff model 645 alarm clock for Howard Miller circa late 1960s Rosewood case with aluminum dial on a black background Plug in electric movement with black hour and minute ha...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Umanoff Side Table, H45 - Solid Walnut / Brass - by Arthur Umanoff for Audo

$1,755 / item

Umanoff Side Table, H45 - Solid Walnut / Brass - by Arthur Umanoff for Audo

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

He also designed clocks for Howard Miller. Arthur Umanoff believed that design should not only be beautifully constructed and functional, but that it should also be attainable.

Category

2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Howard Miller Desk Clock by Design Office of George Nelson

$1,500

Howard Miller Desk Clock by Design Office of George Nelson

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Arthur Umanoff for The Design Office of George Nelson for Howard Miller Desk or Table Clock.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Umanoff Side Tables, Solid Walnut/ Brass-by Arthur Umanoff for Audo, H45

$3,496 / set

Pair of Umanoff Side Tables, Solid Walnut/ Brass-by Arthur Umanoff for Audo, H45

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

He also designed clocks for Howard Miller. Arthur Umanoff believed that design should not only be beautifully constructed and functional, but that it should also be attainable.

Category

2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Arthur Umanoff Bar Height Swivel Stools

$1,850

Arthur Umanoff Bar Height Swivel Stools

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Los Angeles, CA

He also designed clocks for Howard Miller.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Cut Steel

Umanoff Side Table, H60 - Solid Walnut / Brass - by Arthur Umanoff for Audo

$1,981 / item

Umanoff Side Table, H60 - Solid Walnut / Brass - by Arthur Umanoff for Audo

By Arthur Umanoff, Audo

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

He also designed clocks for Howard Miller. Arthur Umanoff believed that design should not only be beautifully constructed and functional, but that it should also be attainable.

Category

2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Umanoff Side Tables, H60-Solid Walnut / Brass-by Arthur Umanoff for Audo

$3,962 / set

Pair of Umanoff Side Tables, H60-Solid Walnut / Brass-by Arthur Umanoff for Audo

By Audo, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

He also designed clocks for Howard Miller. Arthur Umanoff believed that design should not only be beautifully constructed and functional, but that it should also be attainable.

Category

2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

A Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Rattan Basket Chairs in the manner of Arthur Umanoff

$3,103 / set

A Pair of 1950s Mid-Century Rattan Basket Chairs in the manner of Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

He also crafted elegant clocks for Howard Miller, further showcasing his versatility as a designer.

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Magazine Rack Larger Walnut Oval Attributed to Arthur Umanoff

$895

Magazine Rack Larger Walnut Oval Attributed to Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff, Washington Woodcraft

Located in Topeka, KS

This magazine rack is one of Umanoff’s more recognized pieces and would be a good way to start your Arthur Umanoff collection.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Walnut

Rare 1970s Vintage Howard Miller MCM Floating Lucite Wall Clock - Roman Numerals

$2,500

Rare 1970s Vintage Howard Miller MCM Floating Lucite Wall Clock - Roman Numerals

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in St. Louis, MO

Style of Irving Harper:, George Nelson, Arthur Umanoff, or Nathan Horwitt.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Umanoff Side Tables 45&60 Solid Walnut/Brass-by Arthur Umanoff for Audo

$3,729 / item

Set of 2 Umanoff Side Tables 45&60 Solid Walnut/Brass-by Arthur Umanoff for Audo

Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate

He also designed clocks for Howard Miller. Arthur Umanoff believed that design should not only be beautifully constructed and functional, but that it should also be attainable.

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Walnut Wall Mirror

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H 44.5 in W 20.5 in D 8 in

Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Walnut Wall Mirror

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Nicely detailed walnut mirror with shelf and drawer designed by Arthur Umanoff and manufactured by Howard Miller from the Meridian Mirror Division.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Lucite Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller

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H 5.5 in Dm 15 in

Lucite Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

These are sometimes attributed to Arthur Umanoff, but we cannot confirm that attribution.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Walnut Framed Mirror by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

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H 26 in W 26 in D 2.25 in

Walnut Framed Mirror by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Walnut framed mirror by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Walnut Framed Mirror by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

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H 44 in W 21.5 in D 2.75 in

Walnut Framed Mirror by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Walnut Framed Mirror by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

Category

Vintage 1960s American Wall Mirrors

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Wall Clock

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H 36 in W 17 in D 4 in

Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Wall Clock

By Arthur Umanoff, George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Houston, TX

Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller wall clock. Attributed to George Nelson.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Rare Rattan Wall Clock Designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

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H 13.75 in W 13.75 in D 3 in

Rare Rattan Wall Clock Designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful and rare wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller, great original vintage condition battery-operated, retains its labels.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Rattan

Striking Grandmother Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

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H 63.5 in W 16 in D 10.5 in

Striking Grandmother Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Striking grandmother clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller circa mid 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Lucite Wall Clock with Chimes

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H 67 in W 28 in D 10 in

Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Lucite Wall Clock with Chimes

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in Astoria, NY

Mid-Century Modern wall clock created by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller in the United States.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Wall Mirror

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H 46.5 in W 20 in D 2.75 in

Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Wall Mirror

By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Oakland, CA

Beautifully made by the Howard Miller Clock Company a division of the Herman Miller, whom George Nelson was lead designer at the time along with the Eameses.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut, Paint

1970s Rattan Wall Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

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H 2 in W 15 in D 15 in

1970s Rattan Wall Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A perfectly designed mid-century modern wall clock by Arthur Umanoff for George Nelson Associates for the powerhouse clock maker Howard Miller, likely from the 1970s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Rattan, Wood

1960s Rosewood Desk Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

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H 5.75 in W 4 in D 3.25 in

1960s Rosewood Desk Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A circular encasement of oiled rosewood encompassing a satin aluminum dial set on a cruciform form pedestal base of polished chrome.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Howard Miller Rosewood Chrome Wall Clock

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H 12.5 in W 12.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Howard Miller Rosewood Chrome Wall Clock

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a warm and chic, round wall clock, made of chrome and with a rosewood face, by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller, circa 1960s. In excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Walnut Arthur Umanoff Meridian Pendulum Wall Clock for Howard Miller

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H 36.38 in W 17 in D 4.13 in

Mid Century Walnut Arthur Umanoff Meridian Pendulum Wall Clock for Howard Miller

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage Meridian wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller in walnut, circa 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Arthur Umanoff Swing Timer Modernist Black and White Clock Howard Miller 1970s

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H 3 in Dm 9.25 in

Arthur Umanoff Swing Timer Modernist Black and White Clock Howard Miller 1970s

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in Troy, MI

Mid Century modern "Swing Timer" wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller USA circa 1970s Model 622-569 with large roman numeral markers and orange hands White inject...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Howard Miller Grandmother Clock

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H 56 in W 13 in D 9 in

Howard Miller Grandmother Clock

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller grandmother clock circa early 1970's.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Arthur Umanoff Wall Mirror for Howard Miller

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H 44.5 in W 20.5 in D 8 in

Arthur Umanoff Wall Mirror for Howard Miller

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Arthur Umanoff / George Nelson Manufacturer: Howard Miller Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1960s Dimensions: 44.5?

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Walnut

Arthur Umanoff Wall Mirror for Howard Miller

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H 44.5 in W 20.5 in D 8 in

Arthur Umanoff Wall Mirror for Howard Miller

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Arthur Umanoff / George Nelson Manufacturer: Howard Miller Period/Style: Mid-Century Modern Country: United States Date: 1960s Dimensions: 44.5 H x 20.5 W x 8 D Mat...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Vintage Arthur Umanoff Pendulum Clock for Howard Miller in Walnut Caze

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H 43 in W 12.75 in D 4 in

Vintage Arthur Umanoff Pendulum Clock for Howard Miller in Walnut Caze

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in San Diego, CA

Rare vintage Arthur Umanoff pendulum clock for Howard Miller, in walnut caze nice design, with brass accents and Roman Numerals.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Rosewood Desk Clock by Howard Miller

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H 5.5 in W 4 in D 3.5 in

Rosewood Desk Clock by Howard Miller

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in South Charleston, WV

Arthur Umanoff (1923-1985) for George Nelson Associates desk clock Howard Miller Clock Co., Zeeland, Michigan, 1960s, walnut, steel, Howard Miller label on back Measures: 4" W x 3 1...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Wall Clock by Howard Miller

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H 2 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Wall Clock by Howard Miller

By Arthur Umanoff, George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A lovely mid-century wall clock with brushed silver face, gold tone numbers, black and red hands, and a walnut case. Likely designed by Arthur Umanoff for George Nelson Associates fo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Swing Timer 923 Wall Clock by George Nelson Associates for Howard Miller

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H 3.5 in W 9 in D 9 in

Vintage Swing Timer 923 Wall Clock by George Nelson Associates for Howard Miller

By George Nelson, Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A fantastic and rare Mid-Century Modern wall clock (model 923 from the Swing Timer collection) designed by Arthur Umanoff for George Nelson Associates for Howard Miller.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

1960s Black Mirrored Wall Clock by Howard Miller

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H 3 in W 9.25 in D 9.25 in

1960s Black Mirrored Wall Clock by Howard Miller

By Howard Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A fantastic and rare mid-century modern wall clock by American clock manufacturer Howard Miller. Not marked but very similar to the designs Arthur Umanoff and George Nelson did for ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Rocking Chair in Walnut, Arthur Umanoff, Washington Woodcraft, USA, c. 1960's

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H 38 in W 21.5 in D 29.5 in

Rocking Chair in Walnut, Arthur Umanoff, Washington Woodcraft, USA, c. 1960's

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Deland, FL

He also designed clocks for Howard Miller. Arthur Umanoff believed that design should not only be beautifully constructed and functional, but that it should also be attainable.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Walnut

Howard Miller Quinten Model 611-216 Chrome & Espresso Floor Grandfather Clock

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H 80.25 in W 17 in D 11.75 in

Howard Miller Quinten Model 611-216 Chrome & Espresso Floor Grandfather Clock

By Howard Miller

Located in Topeka, KS

It is a fabulous, functioning timepiece, with an elegance only Howard Miller can create. Howard Miller was founded in 1926 and is still family owned in it’s third generation.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Chrome

MCM Black Vinyl Rolling Desk Chair Wood Arms by Arthur Umanoff for Madison #2635

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H 38.25 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in

MCM Black Vinyl Rolling Desk Chair Wood Arms by Arthur Umanoff for Madison #2635

By Arthur Umanoff, Madison Furniture

Located in Topeka, KS

Some of the companies he designed for include Shaver Howard, Washington Woodcraft, Howard Miller, Contemporary Shells, Cavalier Corporation, and Arleigh to name just a few.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

4 Tulip Style White Swivel Barstools by Arthur Umanoff for Contemporary Shells

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H 45 in W 19 in

4 Tulip Style White Swivel Barstools by Arthur Umanoff for Contemporary Shells

By Eero Saarinen, Contemporary Shells Inc. 1, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Topeka, KS

Some of the companies he designed for include Shaver Howard, Washington Woodcraft, Howard Miller, Contemporary Shells, and Arleigh to name just a few.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Lucite Wall Clock

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H 41 in W 15 in D 5.75 in

Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Lucite Wall Clock

By Howard Miller

Located in New York, NY

1970s Lucite and brass eight day clock, designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Walnut Wall Clock

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H 17.5 in W 15.25 in D 3 in

Rare Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Walnut Wall Clock

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a rare and very graphic wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller during the reign of George Nelson.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Meridian Clock

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H 2.25 in Dm 13 in

Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Meridian Clock

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful rosewood wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for the Howard Miller Company in the early 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Stationmaster #611 Round Natural Oak Wall Clock Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

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H 2.5 in Dm 16 in

Stationmaster #611 Round Natural Oak Wall Clock Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in Topeka, KS

And we are here to help you set, keep, or turn back time in Arthur Umanoff and Howard Miller Style!!! Look at this AWESOME modern vintage Stationmaster #611 round natural oak wall cl...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Walnut Desk Clock

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H 9 in W 5 in D 1 in

Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Walnut Desk Clock

By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Oakland, CA

These clocks were part of his time designing for Howard Miller in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Wall Clock

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Rare Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Wall Clock

By Herman Miller, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Toronto, Ontario

George Nelson and Associates designed numerous clocks for Howard Miller in the 1940 through to the 1970's. This example by Nelson associate Arthur Umanoff.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Wall Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Mantel Grandfather Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

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H 34 in W 10.5 in D 5 in

Mantel Grandfather Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in South Charleston, WV

Clock by Howard Miller with design by Arthur Umanoff. A heavy grandfather style wall hanging clock produced of solid oak and is operated by a key.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Oak

Mantel Grandfather Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

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H 34.5 in W 10.5 in D 4.5 in

Mantel Grandfather Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a solid oak circa 1975 Howard Miller mechanical pendulum wall clock. It is a model 612, has an 8-day winder and keeps excellent time. The case is a beautiful, heavy gleaming ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Brass and Lucite Wall Clock

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H 40 in W 15 in D 6 in

Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Brass and Lucite Wall Clock

By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Hanover, MA

Howard Miller model 622-683 eight day wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff circa 1970 featuring a visible high-precision German-made Kieninger cable driven movement made from highly...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Walnut Framed Mirror by George Nelson/ Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

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H 50 in W 28.75 in D 2.5 in

Walnut Framed Mirror by George Nelson/ Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Highland, IN

This substantial mirror has a frame of walnut with a terrific carved pattern. Designed by Arthur Umanoff while working in the George Nelson office, these were offered in other sizes ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Framed Hexagonal mirror by George Nelson/Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

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H 28.25 in W 32.5 in D 1.25 in

Framed Hexagonal mirror by George Nelson/Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in San Diego, CA

Simple and timeless. Designed by Arthur Umanoff while working in the George Nelson office for Howard Miller.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Arthur Umanoff Pendulum Clock for Howard Miller

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H 36.5 in W 17 in D 4 in

Vintage Arthur Umanoff Pendulum Clock for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage pendulum wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller. This piece features a walnut case with rare orange backing and is in good working condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid Century Modern Howard Miller Walnut Clock by Arthur Umanoff

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H 25.25 in W 12 in D 2.75 in

Mid Century Modern Howard Miller Walnut Clock by Arthur Umanoff

By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage wall hanging case clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller model no. 585 in walnut, circa 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Arthur Umanoff Swing Timer Modernist Black and White Clock Howard Miller 1970s

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H 3 in Dm 9.25 in

Arthur Umanoff Swing Timer Modernist Black and White Clock Howard Miller 1970s

By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Troy, MI

Mid Century modern "Swing Timer" wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller USA circa 1970s Model 622-569 with large roman numeral markers and orange hands White inject...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Mid-Century Modern Umanoff for Howard Miller Hexagonal Meridian Wall Clock 1970s

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H 36 in W 17 in D 4 in

Mid-Century Modern Umanoff for Howard Miller Hexagonal Meridian Wall Clock 1970s

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a marvelous, hexagonal, "Meridian," wall clock, made of solid walnut and with a black backing, by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller, circa 1970s. In excellen...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Arthur Umanoff Wall Clock for Howard Miller

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H 36 in W 17 in D 4.25 in

Arthur Umanoff Wall Clock for Howard Miller

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in San Mateo, CA

Howard Miller pendulum wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Petite Arthur Umanoff Desk Clock for Howard Miller

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H 5.5 in W 3 in D 2.75 in

Petite Arthur Umanoff Desk Clock for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Oakland, CA

Petite desk clock by industrial designer Arthur Umanoff for the Howard Miller clock company.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Modernist Arthur Umanoff Howard Miller Rosewood Cylinder Flip Clock

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H 3.5 in W 6 in D 3.5 in

Mid Century Modernist Arthur Umanoff Howard Miller Rosewood Cylinder Flip Clock

By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Troy, MI

Rare Arthur Umanoff model 4620 desk clock for Howard Miller circa 1960s Rosewood and acrylic cylinder case with exposed movement and flip numbers Original label intact Please note m...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Acrylic, Rosewood

Handsome Walnut Howard Miller Mirror--George Nelson and Arthur Umanoff

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H 26 in W 30 in D 2.38 in

Handsome Walnut Howard Miller Mirror--George Nelson and Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Similar examples are often attributed to Arthur Umanoff, who designed many clocks and other mirrors--usually in walnut--for Howard Miller.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Walnut

Howard Miller Arthur Umanoff Wall Clock in Fashionable Sapphire

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H 36.5 in W 17 in D 4 in

Howard Miller Arthur Umanoff Wall Clock in Fashionable Sapphire

By Arthur Umanoff, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Great wall clock design with a fine wood casing and an original backboard in what is right now a trending color of sapphire. Uncertain to whether Arthur Umanoff or George Nelson Desi...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Montage of Three Vintage Wall Clocks by Howard Miller

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H 34 in W 16 in D 5 in

Montage of Three Vintage Wall Clocks by Howard Miller

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in South Charleston, WV

Presented here is a set of three clocks by Howard Miller with designs by Arthur Umanoff and others.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Arthur Umanoff Serving / Bar Cart

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H 33.25 in W 18 in D 39.5 in

Arthur Umanoff Serving / Bar Cart

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Oakland, CA

The cart has three drawers for the storage of objects related to bar service and three portals for wine bottles, in addition, there is a bottom storage area, middle and top tray stor...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Arthur Umanoff Counter Height Swivel Stools

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H 35 in W 18.5 in D 17.5 in

Arthur Umanoff Counter Height Swivel Stools

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Los Angeles, CA

He also designed clocks for Howard Miller.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Cut Steel

MCM Arthur Umanoff for Cavalier Dimension Group Rolling Server Bar Cart Walnut

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H 31.75 in W 40.25 in D 18 in

MCM Arthur Umanoff for Cavalier Dimension Group Rolling Server Bar Cart Walnut

By Arthur Umanoff, Cavalier

Located in Topeka, KS

Some of the companies he designed for include Shaver Howard, Washington Woodcraft, Howard Miller, Contemporary Shells, Cavalier Corporation, and Arleigh to name just a few.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Laminate, Walnut

MCM Walnut & Chrome Cube Clock Lamp by V. H. Woolums Style Howard Miller Clocks

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H 15 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

MCM Walnut & Chrome Cube Clock Lamp by V. H. Woolums Style Howard Miller Clocks

By Howard Miller

Located in Topeka, KS

It reminds us of similar styles by George Nelson and Arthur Umanoff who designed for Howard Miller Clocks, it’s just incredible!

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

4 Tulip Style White Fiberglass Swivel Armchairs, Arthur Umanoff for Contemporary

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H 28.5 in W 25 in D 20 in

4 Tulip Style White Fiberglass Swivel Armchairs, Arthur Umanoff for Contemporary

By Knoll, Arthur Umanoff, Contemporary Shells Inc. 1, Eero Saarinen

Located in Topeka, KS

Some of the companies he designed for include Shaver Howard, Washington Woodcraft, Howard Miller, Contemporary Shells, and Arleigh to name just a few.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Tulip Style White Fiberglass Swivel Chairs and Table by Umanoff for Contemporary

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H 28 in Dm 48 in

Tulip Style White Fiberglass Swivel Chairs and Table by Umanoff for Contemporary

By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1, Arthur Umanoff, Eero Saarinen

Located in Topeka, KS

Some of the companies he designed for include Shaver Howard, Washington Woodcraft, Howard Miller, Contemporary Shells, and Arleigh to name just a few.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Rosewood 'Meridian' Wall Clock, circa 1970

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H 2.5 in Dm 13 in

Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Rosewood 'Meridian' Wall Clock, circa 1970

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller rosewood 'Meridian' wall clock, circa 1970.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Table Clock by Arthur Umanoff for George Nelson and Associates

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H 5.5 in Dm 4.5 in

Table Clock by Arthur Umanoff for George Nelson and Associates

By George Nelson

Located in Hudson, NY

Desk clock with rosewood case and Lucite face on steel cross base. Made by Howard Miller Clock Co.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Walnut Wall Clock Model 553 by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller, ca. 1970

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H 30 in W 12 in D 3 in

Walnut Wall Clock Model 553 by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller, ca. 1970

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in Costa Mesa, CA

Walnut Wall Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller, ca. 1970. Meridian Clocks design line.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Walnut

1960s Table Clock by Arthur Umanoff for George Nelson and Associates

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H 12 in W 4.25 in D 4 in

1960s Table Clock by Arthur Umanoff for George Nelson and Associates

By Arthur Umanoff, George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in San Diego, CA

1960s walnut and brass table clock by Arthur Umanoff for George Nelson and Associates. Produced by Howard Miller.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Walnut Magazine Side Table circa 1960s by Arthur Umanoff

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H 20.5 in W 22.5 in D 18 in

Midcentury Walnut Magazine Side Table circa 1960s by Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff

Located in Plymouth, MA

Also in the 1960s, Umanoff designed furniture for Madison Furniture Industries and designed clocks for the Howard Miller Clock Company.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Beautiful elegant heavy Mid Century Kienzle wall clock made of bronze and brass

$815

H 9.26 in W 7.88 in D 2.37 in

Beautiful elegant heavy Mid Century Kienzle wall clock made of bronze and brass

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in München, DE

Beautiful, very elegant and heavy 1960s Kienzle wall clock made of bronze and brass. Made in Germany. Very nice, typically minimalist Mid Century Kienzle design. With battery-opera...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Danish Wall Clock by Fritz Hansen, George Nelson, Teak, 1957

$1,250

H 13.25 in Dm 13.25 in

Mid-Century Modern Danish Wall Clock by Fritz Hansen, George Nelson, Teak, 1957

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Stamford, CT

Stool seat wall clock, model 7512, c. 1957 by Fritz Hansen. This finely decorative wall clock is simply stunning and is certain to draw conversation in any room in the home. Produced...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Teak

Vintage American E. Howard Style No. 4 Weight Driven Movement Banjo Wall Clock

$1,650

H 32 in W 14 in D 4 in

Vintage American E. Howard Style No. 4 Weight Driven Movement Banjo Wall Clock

By E. Howard & Co.

Located in Danville, CA

E. HOWARD STYLE No. 4 SINGLE WEIGHT DRIVEN BANJO WALL CLOCK Here we are offering a Howard No. 4 style single weight driven banjo wall clock. It has solid brass built 8 day time onl...

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Late 20th Century Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Spartus Atomic Wall Clock! Hyper-Rare NOS Unused & Mint!

$1,200Sale Price|33% Off

H 975 in W 9.75 in D 2.5 in

Mid Century Modern Spartus Atomic Wall Clock! Hyper-Rare NOS Unused & Mint!

By Spartus Clocks

Located in Peoria, AZ

Time Warp! 1959 Sputnik Styled Spartus Wall Clock New Old Stock! Mint Vintage Condition! This is a spectacular find! An unused Sputnik style mid century modern Spartus wall clo...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Henry Dreyfuss Wall Clock

$525

H 2 in Dm 7 in

Henry Dreyfuss Wall Clock

By Henry Dreyfuss

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Highly graphic chrome wall clock with classic 50's details. Sweeping hand movement on this wonderful clock designed by one the greatest industrial designers of this century.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Large Bakelite Industrial, Train Station Wall Clock

$900 / item

H 3.94 in Dm 19.3 in

Large Bakelite Industrial, Train Station Wall Clock

Located in Vienna, AT

Bakelite industrial wall clock from about 1940's, 1950's. Diameter 49 cm and a depth of 10,5 cm. The clock is in perfect condition, no major scratches, no glass scratched. Flat g...

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Bakelite, Glass

Midcentury Kienzle Wall Clockc

$590

H 1.97 in Dm 9.45 in

Midcentury Kienzle Wall Clockc

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass construction with antique pink painted clock face from the early 1950s. Original mechanical movement but it can be changed to AAA-battery movement on request. Delivery time a...

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Howard Miller George Nelson Grandfather Clock Model 677

$1,400

H 55.25 in W 13 in D 9 in

Howard Miller George Nelson Grandfather Clock Model 677

By Howard Miller

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A newer sophisticated take on the grandfather clock with the case in smoked Lucite defining the outline of the clock. The face has a brushed aluminum face with mod hands in red and w...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Wall Clock by Klenoty, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

$442

H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 2.37 in

Mid-Century Wall Clock by Klenoty, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

Wall clock made by Klenoty in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. Made of glass and brass. Fully functional.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

George Nelson for Howard Miller Model No. 522 Wall Clock, c. 1950s

$550

H 12.6 in W 14.57 in D 2.76 in

George Nelson for Howard Miller Model No. 522 Wall Clock, c. 1950s

By George Nelson

Located in Dronten, NL

Beautiful Model No. 522 wall clock designed by George Nelson & Associates, and manufactured by Howard Miller. In good working condition. While Nelson’s iconic “Ball Clock” (Model 475...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by Meister Anker in Brass, 1960s Germany

$584

H 12.41 in Dm 12.41 in

Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by Meister Anker in Brass, 1960s Germany

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Stunning sunburst wall clock made of brass, metal and glass. One of the most beautiful models I have seen to date. An eye catcher par excellence. Made in Germany. Electric, batt...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Table Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, Switzerland

$989Sale Price|33% Off

H 6.7 in W 9.45 in D 1.58 in

Midcentury Table Clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, Switzerland

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass and glass construction with eight days movement. Made by Jaeger-LeCoultre in Switzerland in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Aluminum Wall Clock from the 1970s

$699

H 18.51 in W 13 in D 1.19 in

Aluminum Wall Clock from the 1970s

Located in Vienna, AT

Aluminum frame with battery movement. Used but still in a good condition, made in Germany in the 1970s.

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Vintage 1970s German Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Howard Miller Iconic Clock by George Nelson

$1,750

H 3.5 in Dm 13.5 in

Howard Miller Iconic Clock by George Nelson

By Howard Miller

Located in Riverdale, NY

Iconic and classic Howard Miller ball clock from the 1950's by George Nelson. Wonderful Atomic style with a central clock motif with 50's style arms. Twelve brass spokes have painted...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Birch & Brass Wall Clock for Howard Miller

$1,295

H 14.5 in W 14.5 in D 3 in

George Nelson Birch & Brass Wall Clock for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

George Nelson Birch & Brass wall clock for Howard Miller. Materials: Birch Wood, Brass

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mid-century Brass Frame Wall Clock by Atlanta, 1960s, Germany

$641

H 24 in W 24 in D 16 in

Mid-century Brass Frame Wall Clock by Atlanta, 1960s, Germany

Located in Hagenbach, DE

Mid-century Brass Frame Wall Clock by Atlanta, 1960s, Germany It is working medium battery Measurements : 24 cm x 24 cm x 6 cm Please do not hesitate to ask us if you have any que...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

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$2,600

H 19.5 in Dm 19.5 in

Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Clock

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Iconic Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Electric Wall Clock,, Amazing colors,, wonderful patina,, retains original Howard Miller label,, Tested and...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Floor Clock

$2,400

H 64 in W 16 in D 10.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Floor Clock

By Howard Miller

Located in Toledo, OH

Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller floor clock. Black lacquer with half round chrome trim. Wood paneled front. Chimes need adjustment does not strike properly. Weighs have some dents. ...

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20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Chrome

German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock

$930

H 11.03 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in

German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Krefeld, DE

Wall clock Design & produced by Junghans in 1960s. Brass metal and Teak wood. Mechanical movement and gong is in good working condition. Very nice gong but if you don't like it is po...

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Junghans Large Pink Max Bill Style Midcentury Wall Clock, Germany, 1950s

$1,200

H 3 in Dm 9 in

Junghans Large Pink Max Bill Style Midcentury Wall Clock, Germany, 1950s

By Max Bill, Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

A lovely round mid-century wall clock, crafted by Junghans in Germany during the 1950s. Designed in the characteristic style of the era, it features elegant brass hands, a brass fram...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Brass

1970s Howard Miller zebrawood and chrome wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff

$3,500

H 2.75 in Dm 13.5 in

1970s Howard Miller zebrawood and chrome wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in Phoenix, AZ

1970s Howard Miller wall clock model 616 designed by Arthur Umanoff Associates. “Zebrawood” veneer (described as “Leriex rosewood veneer” in the 1975/1976 catalog), chrome frame and ...

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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Tommaso Barbi Style Burled Elm & Chrome Hanging Wall Clock, Circa 1970

$750

H 1.75 in Dm 12 in

Tommaso Barbi Style Burled Elm & Chrome Hanging Wall Clock, Circa 1970

By Tommaso Barbi, Raymor

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Tomasso Barbi attributed Circular Burl and Chrome Wall Clock by Raymor. Featuring a round Chrome rimmed Burled Elm front with reflective Chrome surround. With German clock mechanism...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Arthur Umanoff Wall Clock Model 557, Walnut & Aluminum, 1970s

$1,595

H 36.25 in W 17 in D 4 in

Arthur Umanoff Wall Clock Model 557, Walnut & Aluminum, 1970s

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in Chattanooga, TN

A sculptural marvel from the Meridian line, this Howard Miller Model 557 wall clock was designed by Arthur Umanoff in the 1970s. Its form—coffin-shaped and hand-crafted in warm walnu...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Walnut

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A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.