Automaton Clock And Music Box House
By Geneva Clock Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This artful and unique automaton clock and music box house proudly bears the signature of Geneva, a
Early 20th Century Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Wood
Automaton Clock And Music Box House
By Geneva Clock Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This artful and unique automaton clock and music box house proudly bears the signature of Geneva, a
Wood
Early 19th Century French Musical Automaton Clock Depicting Napoleon I
Located in London, GB
A Musical Automaton Clock Depicting Napoleon at Fontainebleau Based on the original work of Horace
Brass
$65,875
H 19.69 in W 14.18 in D 7.88 in
Large Gilt-Brass Automaton Clock with Barometer, Paris, Circa 1880
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Rare and Large Gilt and Silvered Brass Automaton Clock With Aneroid Barometer, Modelled as a
Brass, Enamel
Automaton Beam Engine Clock by Andre Guilmet
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Amersham, GB
. Rodanet, Paul Garnier and other well-known horologists. (Derek Roberts). This is an automaton clock of
Marble, Brass, Bronze
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.5 in W 17.72 in D 15 in
Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Bronze Elephant Automaton Music Bracket Clock A truly
Bronze
French Gilt Bronze Mounted Marine Themed Automaton Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
French gilt bronze mounted marine themed automaton mantel clock French, circa 1850 Measures: With
Ormolu, Bronze
$22,644
H 13 in W 11.6 in D 9 in
Automaton Industrial series Quarterdeck, Helmsman mantel clock by Guilmet
Located in London, GB
Antique French, "Ship's Quarter Deck" Automata clock from the Industrial Series. The bronze and
Marble, Bronze, Copper
$46,380
H 19.3 in W 4.73 in D 4.73 in
A Unique 18th Century Georgian Urn Clock by Paul Rimbault, Soho London, 1770
By Paul Rimbault
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A unique and exceptional neoclassical urn clock by Paul Rimbault, London, circa 1770. This singular
Brass, Steel
$28,500
H 23.5 in W 12.5 in D 7 in
Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Automaton Figure Enamel Bracket Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Here we are offering a rare Chinese rosewood bracket clock with enamel column on each side. Front
Enamel, Brass
$25,716
H 114.18 in W 23.63 in D 10.24 in
Amsterdam grandfather clock with ship automaton Nicolaas Weylandt circa 1745
By Nicolaas Weylandt
Located in Münster, DE
Amsterdam grandfather clock with ship automaton Nicolaas Weiland / Weylandt Circa 1745 Inlaid
Brass, Iron
$45,000
H 28.75 in W 13 in D 8 in
Vintage Chinese Canton Automaton Acrobat Musical Pagoda Waterfall Bracket Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Fine Canton Workshop Chinese Automaton Acrobatic Figure Musical Pagoda Bracket Clock Here for
Brass
$550,000
H 37 in W 22 in D 14 in
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
By Winterhalder and Hofmeier
Located in Danville, CA
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock An important
Bronze
$3,250
H 18 in W 19 in D 9 in
Large French Automaton Locomotive Industrial Train Clock with Spinning Wheels
Located in Danville, CA
and painted bronze case is in the form of a steam locomotive. The engineer’s cab houses the clock
Brass
$62,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.25 in W 13.25 in D 7.5 in
George III Style Automaton Musical Bell Striking Figure Bronze Bracket Clock
Located in Danville, CA
A large English George III Style Musical Automaton bracket clock. The gorgeous gilt bronze case is
Brass, Enamel
$17,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 17 in D 8.8 in
Automaton Waterfall & Figure Mother of Pearl Inlaid Musical Canton Bracket Clock
Located in Danville, CA
bells while the clock strikes and the automaton playing. There is a glass window on each of the case
Brass
$12,800
H 97 in W 19 in D 11 in
Fine Inlaid George III Longcase Clock with Automaton Movement, circa 1780
Located in Essex, MA
Exquisitely inlaid Georgian period 18th century longcase or grandfather clock. Original boxwood
Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
$20,702
H 14.57 in W 3.15 in D 4.34 in
A Rare Thomas Weeks Twin Fusee Striking Balloon Clock of Exceptional Provenance
By Thomas Weeks
Located in Amersham, GB
ornamental automaton clocks as part of London's great trade attractions. Derek Roberts (Mystery, Novelty and
Brass, Steel, Enamel
$205,861
H 17.72 in W 18.71 in D 9.06 in
FINE CIRCA 1895 FRENCH AUTOMATON INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE MOVING GiLT BRONZE CLOCK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable Antique circa 1895 French Automaton Industrial Locomotive moving gilt bronze clock sitting on top
Brass
$2,650
H 15.5 in W 18.25 in D 11 in
Massive French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Mantle Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Large French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Clock w Marble Base Here we have
Brass
$2,600
H 24 in Dm 11 in
Massive French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Wheel Engine Industrial Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Large French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Clock Here we have a wonderful
Granite, Metal, Brass
$3,995
H 92 in W 20 in D 10.5 in
Antique 8 Day Tall Case Grandfather Clock Automaton Andrew Rich Bridgewater 1820
Located in Portland, OR
A fine antique Georgian Regency period tall case 8 day inlaid mahogany grandfather clock with a
Mahogany, Satinwood
$11,000
H 20.5 in Dm 11.75 in
19th Century French Gilt Bronze Singing Bird Automaton on Carved Giltwood Base
Located in Dallas, TX
This exceptional antique singing bird automaton clock, crafted in France circa 1880, is a finely
Brass, Bronze
$576,412
H 3.35 in W 2.37 in D 0.79 in
Unique and Magnificent Jewel Encrusted Automaton Watch by Audemars Piguet
By Audemars Piguet
Located in London, GB
Unique and magnificent jewel encrusted automaton watch by Audemars Piguet Swiss, 2002 Measures
Gold
$2,850
H 32 in W 11.25 in D 11.25 in
32" Large French Style 8 Day Brass Animated Spinning Windmill Industrial Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Large French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Windmill Industrial Clock Here we have a wonderful
Granite, Brass
Early 20th Century French Clock Tower Automaton Figures
Located in London, GB
Early 20th Century French Clock Tower Automaton Figures A rare matched pair of French (Paris) clock
Gesso, Wood
George III Thomas Weeks Paperweight of Cupid Riding a Lion
Located in London, GB
and diverse objets d'art, clocks and automatons he sold from there drawing on the finest English and
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Musical Automaton Picture Clock by Xavier Tharin, c. 1860
Located in Madrid, ES
Musical automaton picture clock by Xavier Tharin, c. 1860 Paris, hand-colored lithographed scene
Paint
Automaton Picture clock in square frame with oval aperture and windmill
Located in London, GB
automaton and clock. Depicting a rural scene, the clock is integrated into the church, sitting within the
Gesso
$22,725
H 13.78 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
Located in Leuven , BE
This 19th-century French automaton from the late 1800s showcases a delightful ensemble of features
Metal
$5,283
H 24 in W 26 in D 7 in
A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall cloc
Located in London, GB
A rare mid-19th century French Louis Philippe musical automaton framed wall clock A picturesque
Wood, Paper
17th Century Gilded Bronze German Automaton Clock
Located in Lisbon, PT
Gilded bronze German automaton clock. Author: Nicolaus Schmidt der Junger, (Augsburg) circa 1620
Ormolu
18thC English Automaton Picture Clock
Located in Grange-Over-Sands, GB
An unusual framed picture clock with automaton see saw, windmill and clock tower. The painted
Brass
Unavailable
H 23.23 in W 12.41 in D 5.71 in
An Austrian quarter striking mantel clock with double automaton, circa 1830
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. Very amusing clock with the moving eyes when the clock runs and the Cupid automaton when the clock
Giltwood
Unavailable
H 11.5 in W 5.25 in D 3.75 in
20th Century German Ferris Wheel Novelty Automaton Brass Carriage Clock
Located in London, Nottinghill
An early 20th century carriage clock with ferris wheel automaton. Having a white Roman dial with
Brass
Unavailable
H 47.25 in W 13.78 in D 9.06 in
A rare Dutch Frisian oak wall clock with walking soldier automaton, circa 1790
Located in Amsterdam, NL
three urn finials, short tail with gilt lead 'Father Time' lenticle. The automaton of the soldier that
Brass
Unavailable
H 18.12 in W 14.18 in D 6.3 in
A South German Iron Quarter Striking Wall Clock with Eyes Automaton, circa 1750
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
35.5-cm shaped polychrome painted iron dial with Roman numerals and iron and brass hands, further with heraldic arms below, above two lions flanking a face with eyes connected to the...
Iron
Unavailable
H 18.51 in Dm 6.7 in
An Extremely Rare 'Pendule Industrial' in the Shape of a Wind Mill with Automaton, Barometer and 2 Thermometers circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
vanes, hinged clock case, aneroid barometer, lateral thermometers with Reaumur and Fahrenheit units
Bronze
Unavailable
H 110.24 in W 13 in D 13.78 in
Dutch Amsterdam Burr Walnut Long Case Clock N. Weylandt, circa 1750
By Nicolaas Weylandt
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A Dutch Amsterdam burr walnut long case clock with ships automaton N. Weylandt, circa 1750.
Walnut
Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
Very beautiful and rare clock with bird automaton. Made by Bontems at the end of 19th century in
Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel, Other
French Antique Ormolu Automaton Clock of the Torre De Belém
Located in London, GB
This beautiful mantel clock is modelled on the Torre de Belém in Lisbon, Portugal, and incorporates
Ormolu
Automaton Wizard Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This incredibly rare automaton clock is surmounted by a charming young wizard. On the quarters of
Silver
French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
An exceptionally rare timepiece from a bygone age of industry, this automaton clock takes the form
Bronze
French Industrial Battleship Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Taking the form of a battleship, this French automaton clock is a spellbinding example of the
Bronze
French Musical Automaton Picture Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
cylinder music box and an automaton. While it is clear to see the integrated clock residing within the
Paint
French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This automaton battleship clock is an impeccable example of the complex artistry of Industrial
Bronze
18th Century Dutch Automaton Longcase Clock
By Jan Henkels
Located in New Orleans, LA
second clock, which also contains a less elaborate “scheepjes mechaniek” automaton and dial can be found
Brass
George III Adam and Eve Automaton Longcase Clock
By James Fenton
Located in New Orleans, LA
combine the mechanics of a clock with those of an automaton are some of the rarest and most incredible
Mahogany
Sold
H 89.5 in W 21.5 in D 10.5 in
18th Century Chippendale Tall Case Clock with Rocking Ship Automaton
Located in Essex, MA
are fully functioning. Notes: "Rocking Ship" clock mechanisms employ a simple yet charming automaton
Brass, Iron
Sold
H 12.25 in W 11.38 in D 8.5 in
French Quarterdeck Automaton Helmsman Clock by Guilmet, Retailed by Sewill, 1881
Located in Nantucket, MA
Antique French Quarterdeck Automaton Helmsman Clock by Andre Guilmet (Paris), Retailed by J. Sewill
Silver Plate, Bronze
Sold
H 86.5 in W 17.75 in D 11 in
Rare Old American Stennes Fed, Sty, Inlaid Mahog, Automaton 8day Longcase Clock
By Elmer O. Stennes
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
automaton dial, is made by the Weymouth, MA clockmaker, Elmer O. Stennes. His hand made clocks were almost
Brass
French Musical Automation Picture Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
both a cylinder music box and an automaton. A clock is integrated within the arched giltwood and gesso
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
General Artigas Gunboat Industrial Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This automaton gunboat clock is an impeccable example of the complex artistry of industrial
Metal
Sold
H 81.75 in W 18 in L 81.75 in
Period English George III Mahogany Long Case Close with Rocking Ship Automaton
Located in Essex, MA
Period Georgian mahogany long case or grandfather clock --Working --Rare rocking ship automaton
Mahogany
Sold
H 16.54 in W 10.24 in D 5.12 in
French Mantel Clock, Pendule with Moving Sailboat Automat, Charles X, circa 1840
Located in Greven, DE
). Condition: Fully functional movements of the clock and the automaton. Case cleaned. The patination has
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Clock Tower Automaton Figures
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century European clock tower automaton figures We are proud to offer an extremely rare
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Sold
H 22.45 in W 14.18 in D 4.93 in
Large Vienna Empire Column Clock With Jacquart Automaton, Around 1820
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Splendid Viennese clock, ebonized fruitwood, with four alabaster columns in front of mirrored glass
Brass
Early 1800 Automaton Clock 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Early 1800 automaton clock AUTOMATED CLOCK EARLY 1800 .BEAUTIFUL AND RARE CLOCK WITH A SEPARATE
Bronze
Sold
H 20.87 in W 13.78 in D 5.52 in
Automaton Clock with Moving Cupid, Vienna, 19th Century, Biedermeier, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
Automat clock "blacksmith and grinder" Vienna Wood, alabaster, enamel, brass Biedermeier
Alabaster, Brass, Enamel
French Automaton Ormolu Clock in Gothic Style
Located in London, GB
Antique French romantic period ormolu cased automaton fountain clock with Gothic architectural
Ormolu
Automaton Industrial Series Quarterdeck Mantel Clock by Guilmet
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in London, GB
French, "Ship's Quarter Deck" Automata clock from the Industrial Series. The bronze and silvered
Copper, Bronze
Sold
H 21.66 in W 11.42 in D 7.68 in
18th Century George III Mahogany Quarter Striking Automation Bracket Clock by St
By Stephen Rimbault
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
descent. He specialised in musical and/or automaton clocks in the second and third quarters of the
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 9.45 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Miniature Automaton Industrial Lighthouse Clock with Duplex Escapement
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in London, GB
A very fine example of this rare and smallest of Guilmets lighthouse clocks from his Industrial
Bronze
Sold
H 18 in W 19 in D 9 in
Large French Automaton Locomotive Industrial Train Clock with Spinning Wheels
Located in Danville, CA
and painted bronze case is in the form of a steam locomotive. The engineer’s cab houses the clock
Brass
Rare and Fine French Antique Singing Bird Automaton Attributed to Bontems
Located in Montreal, QC
Rare and fine French antique singing bird automaton attributed to Bontems displayed in beautiful
Bronze
Sold
H 81.75 in W 18 in D 10 in
Period English George III Mahogany Long Case Close with Rocking Ship Automaton
Located in Essex, MA
Period Georgian mahogany long case or grandfather clock --Working --Rare rocking ship automaton
Mahogany
Reuge Enameled Music Box with Bird Automaton and Clock
Located in Brea, CA
A reuge enameled music Box with Bird automaton and clock , The box with blue enamel exterior
Mother-of-Pearl
Reuge Enameled Music Box with Bird Automaton and Clock
Located in Brea, CA
corner has enamel loss as shown in the second image. Measures 2.25 x 4.75 x 3 inches. The clock winds
Enamel
Mid 19th Century Louis Philippe Ships Automaton Clock under a Glass Dome
Located in London, Nottinghill
A Louis Philippe ormolu, bronze and copper automaton clock, circa 1840. The case of shaped
Bronze
Early 19th Century Austrian Bronze and Ormolu Automaton Clock
Located in Louisville, KY
with an Automaton Dial; drum case with eagle finial and supported on an eagle, with mounts to the
Ormolu
Automaton Galleon Longcase Clock
Located in Roswell, GA
Fine quality Automaton Longcase Clock by Job Grice of Ormskirk,Lancashire, England. Automaton
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 22.84 in W 12.21 in D 7.49 in
Clock with Singing Bird Automaton and Musical Mechanism by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
automaton clock with this exceptional mechanism can be found. The dial has a light blue enamel ring and
Metal, Gold Plate, Other, Enamel
Adam & Eve Longcase Clock
Located in Roswell, GA
Unusual Adam & Eve Automaton Longcase Clock by William Mortimer of Cullen, Scotland. The Top
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 20.5 in W 4.25 in D 4.25 in
George III Ormolu and Geneva Enamel Telescope for the Eastern Market
Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB
, Geneva enamel and paste-set musical automaton quarter striking tower clock, made for the Chinese market
Enamel, Ormolu
$233,240Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
$34,687
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
$39,471
H 8.67 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Impressive sterling silver chess board medieval style chess set. The chess board, made by ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA, was made in white marble and sodalite is supported by a STERLING SIL...
Marble, Sterling Silver
$18,500
H 17.75 in W 17.75 in D 8.75 in
Rare Vintage French Style Mystery 8 Day Waterwheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock
Located in Danville, CA
For your consideration is a mystery Water Wheel Industrial Ball Bearing Clock. It comes with an 8 day movement and keeps very good time!! This water wheel industrial clock has a big ...
Brass, Stainless Steel
Palais Royal Horse-Drawn Carriage Trinket Box 19th Century
Located in Munich, DE
A ‘Palais Royal’ miniature horse-drawn carriage trinket box made with mother of pearl, silver-plated horses and gold plated metal. 19th century.
Marble, Gold Plate, Silver Plate
1924 René Lalique - Vase Aras Parrots Teal Green Glass White Patina
By René Lalique
Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR
Vase "Aras" made in teal green glass with white patina by René Lalique in 1924. Molded signature. Perfect condition. Extraordinary and extremely rare color. height: 23 cm Félix Ma...
Blown Glass
French Antique Ormolu and Limoges Enamel Jewellery Box
By Limoges
Located in Newark, England
LIMOGES ENAMEL PANELS From our Decorative collection, we are delighted to offer this French Napoleon III Ormolu and Enamel Jewellery Box. The Jewellery Box of casket form mounted in...
Enamel, Ormolu
Haviland Limoges Vieux Paris Green Set of Cup and Saucer
By Haviland & Co.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of cup and saucer features Vieux Paris decor in green colorway on thin, semi-translucent porcelain. The pattern consists of cornflowers in blue, purple and gold colors, ...
Porcelain, Ceramic
Edwardian Pagoda Top Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian Pagoda Top Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock Edwardian mantel clock housed in a pagoda top case with raised chinoiserie scenes on a black ground, coloured decorated band ...
Fruitwood
$125,000
H 24.81 in W 17.72 in D 9.85 in
Purple Amethyst “Harp" phantom White calcites Decorative object Sculpture
Located in London, GB
This museum-quality Amethyst “harp” from Artigas, Uruguay, is a natural sculpture of exceptional beauty and rarity. The piece features a harmonious arrangement of high-quality Amethy...
Amethyst, Quartz
$71,766Sale Price|20% Off
H 50.01 in W 67.72 in D 4.34 in
Alberto Carlieri, Painting with Architectural Capriccio
By Alberto Carlieri
Located in IT
Alberto Carlieri (Rome 1672-1720) "Architectural capriccio with the preaching of Saint Paul in the Areopagus of Athens" Oil on canvas, measures with frame W 172 x H 127 x D 10,5 (o...
Canvas
$5,500
H 10.5 in W 8 in D 5 in
Loetz For Boudon And Klur Ruby Papillon Glass And Gilt Metal Mounted Vase
By Loetz Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Loetz For Boudon And Klur Gilt Metal Monted Glass Vase. A highly sought after vase culminating the zenith of Loetz and the Art Nouveau design. Czech Republic Circa 1900 Rubin Ruby P...
Metal
Set of Four Monumental Neo-Gothic Confessionals in Oak
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
A group of four antique confessionals in Neo-Gothic style, made of oak.
Wood, Oak
$54,896 / set
H 15.56 in W 5.32 in D 4.34 in
Pair of Rare Important Statues Signed Faberge 1912 Russian Kamer Kazak Bodyguard
By Fabergé
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning, very rare and highly collectible pair of Faberge signed cast and cold painted bronze statues of A.A. Kudinov and N.N. Pustynnikov, p...
Bronze
Glass Decanter, Galle, circa 1900
By Émile Gallé
Located in New York, NY
Glass decanter, Galle, circa 1900.
Art Glass
Trio Lapis Lazuli Parrots on Quartz Base
Located in Houston, TX
Trio of hand-carved Lapis Lazuli parrots with rock quartz specimen on marble base.
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.