Atomic Clock Vintage
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Metal
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Steel, Chrome
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Atomic Clock Vintage
Brass
1960s Atomic Clock Vintage
Paper
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Fabric, Oak
People Also Browsed
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Paper
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Acrylic
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Glass, Bakelite
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Atomic Clock Vintage
Wood
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Atomic Clock Vintage
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Teak
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Paper
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Atomic Clock Vintage
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Walnut
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Walnut
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Atomic Clock Vintage
Wood
1960s North American Bauhaus Atomic Clock Vintage
Wood
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Plastic
Recent Sales
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Wood
1960s French Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Brass
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Plastic
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Metal, Brass
1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Plastic
20th Century American Atomic Clock Vintage
Wood
1950s American Hollywood Regency Atomic Clock Vintage
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Steel
1940s Surrealist Atomic Clock Vintage
Screen
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Gold Plate, Base Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Metal, Brass
1960s Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Brass
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Metal, Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Metal, Brass
1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Chrome
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Brass
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Birch
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Plastic
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Metal
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Atomic Clock Vintage
Brass
1950s Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Acrylic
1950s Abstract Geometric Atomic Clock Vintage
Oil
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
1950s American Atomic Clock Vintage
Metal, Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
1950s American Atomic Clock Vintage
Stainless Steel
1950s American Atomic Clock Vintage
Metal, Brass
1950s American Atomic Clock Vintage
Steel
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Brass, Copper
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Brass, Metal
1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Atomic Clock Vintage
Brass
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.
- Do atomic clocks really work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, atomic clocks really work. In fact, they can be very precise timekeepers. When exposed to radiation, electrons get “excited” and move. A detector in atomic clocks keeps track of the changes in atomic energy states and when it reaches a specific level, a second is ticked off. Shop a collection of atomic clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Vintage is a somewhat interpretable term for older clocks. If a clock is over 100 years old, it can officially be considered antique, but vintage is a bit more open of a term. Many collectors consider around 50 years old to be vintage, but a more open concept is that if the clock could not be reproduced today, it could be considered vintage. On 1stDibs, find an array of beautiful vintage and antique clocks.
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