Austrian Biedermeier Clock, Alabaster Columns, Chimes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely and very manly neoclassic styled clock, in working order. The case is mahogany with ebony
Alabaster
Biedermeier Period Wood and Gilt Clock
Located in Montreal, QC
Austrian Biedermeier period gilt and polychromed wood clock. Chiseled gold Swiss movement, signed
Ormolu
Biedermeier Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Biedermeier Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century A sophisticated Biedermeier mantel clock, crafted in
Maple
Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Wall Clock
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A traditional Austrian Biedermeier wall clock featuring a rectangular carved and gilded wood frame
Bronze
Biedermeier Portal Clock, probably Vienna ca. 1820/30
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier portal clock in an architecturally structured walnut case with alabaster columns
Brass
19th Century Biedermeier Picture Clock, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
Biedermeier picture clock with fountain mechanism Austria Oil on iron sheet circa 1830 Dimensions
Iron
$2,070Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.12 in W 4.73 in D 18.12 in
Wall Clock in the Biedermeier Style, 19th Century
Located in Opole, PL
Wall Clock in the Biedermeier Style, 19th Century Presenting a truly unique and original wall
Wood, Rosewood
Baroque Wall Clock in a Biedermeier Case, 18th/19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A "marriage" combining a Baroque bronze wall clock with a Biedermeier case in the form of a temple
Bronze
Biedermeier Chimney Clock with Inlays, circa 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
Rosewood with tendril and thread inserts. Rectangular base with four columns and the clock hung
Beech
19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Crotch Maple Grandfather Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome 19th century Austrian Biedermeier crotch maple grandfather clock. Beautiful wood grain and
Maple
Egyptian Revival Grande Sonnerie Clock from the Biedermeier Period
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Egyptian Revival Grande Sonnerie clock from the Biedermeier period. It features animated workmen
$11,529
H 97.25 in W 21.26 in D 13.19 in
Large Biedermeier Longcase Clock in Cherrywood, Germany circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant, tall Biedermeier longcase clock with a finely veneered cherrywood case. The slender middle
Cherry
$60,000
H 106 in W 27 in D 17 in
German Mahogany Figural & Satinwood Inlaid Tall Case Flute Clock, Circa 1780
By A. Belokopytoff
Located in Charleston, SC
German Biedermeier mahogany tall case flute clock with porcelain dial, upper case having four
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique Mantel Clock under Glass Dome, ca. 1870
Located in Berghuelen, DE
feature typical of clocks from the Biedermeier or early Victorian period. artfour is an owner-managed
Metal
Marble Mantel Clock with Matching Vases, circa 1830
Located in Greding, DE
A refined neoclassical garniture set comprising a marble mantel clock and two matching vases (20 x
Marble
$2,442Sale Price|25% Off
H 19.69 in W 9.65 in D 5.12 in
Gothic Revival Bronze Cathedral Mantel Clock, 19th Century
By Charles Delaunay
Located in Lisbon, PT
This Gothic Revival mantel clock is a fine example of early 19th-century French decorative arts
Metal, Bronze, Enamel
Mantel Clock with Genre Scene, Vienna 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Mantel clock in a gold-patinated wooden case with enameled clock face and octagonal pedestal with
Wood
Fine Fruitwood Grand-Sonnerie Striking Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
pendant base. circa 1840 ‘Vienna Regulators and Related Clocks’ by Rick Ortenburger lists August
Fruitwood
$4,353
H 27.56 in W 14.97 in D 5.52 in
Portal clock Vienna around 1825 with integrated musical mechanism Signed: A.O.
Located in Wiesbaden, DE
Portal clock Vienna around 1825 with integrated musical mechanism Signed: “A.Olbrich in Wien” and
Alabaster, Metal
A Miniature Two Train Vienna Regulator
Located in Amersham, GB
but a pediment top. This clock dates from the 1830’s, made in Fünfkirche, now know as Pécs in
Brass, Steel
Biedermeier Picture Clock with Musical Movement, Austria, circa 1825
Located in Incline Village, NV
circa 1820-1830, this Biedermeier picture (painting) clock is a naive and charming oil painting on metal
Metal
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.75 in W 18.75 in D 0.75 in
19th Century Swiss Mechanical Clock Painting, Circa 1820
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century Swiss mechanical clock painting circa 1820 This antique and unique clock painting
Metal
Biedermeier Mantle Clock
Located in Toronto, ON
Large mahogany demi lune Biedermeier mantle clock with 4 columns original mirror and ormolu mounts
Ormolu
Biedermeier Vienna Regulator Clock
Located in Kent, GB
held within a brass engine-turned bezel. Biedermeier was an elegant style of furniture in early 19th
Viennse Biedermeier Dedicated Emperor Mantel Clock
Located in Long Island City, NY
A splendid showpiece, ebonized clock case, magnificently brass-mounted (remaining all original
Biedermeier Regulator Lantern Clock
By Martin Huber
Located in Chicago, IL
‘Laterndluhr’ Regulator Lantern Clock First quarter of the 19th century signed ‘Martin Huber in
Unavailable
H 53.94 in W 13.39 in D 5.91 in
Late Biedermeier Pendulum Clock by Ferdinand Zim, Vienna, 1853
Located in Vienna, AT
Signed and dated (handwritten label): 'Wien 24.7.1853 Ferdinand Zim[?] beim grünen Kegel', Vienna 1853 Length: 137 cm, duration: 31 days Nutwood veneered case with carved pillars a...
Nutwood
Unavailable
H 40.95 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in
Biedermeier Wall Clock by Joseph Jessner, Vienna, circa 1840
By Joseph Jessner
Located in Vienna, AT
Signed: "Jos. Jessner in Wien". Length: 104 cm, duration: 31 days. Mahogany veneered case with maple stringing and ripple mouldings, carved upper part, divided front elev...
Brass, Steel
Unavailable
H 38.98 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in
Biedermeier Wall Clock by Elsner and Petrovits, Vienna, circa 1840
By Joseph Elsner
Located in Vienna, AT
Signed "Elsner & Petrovits in Wien Graham’s Gang.” Length: 99 cm. duration: Ten days. Mahogany veneered case with maple stringing, carved mouldings and capitals, bossed e...
Brass, Enamel
Biedermeier MantleClock
Located in Markham, ON
Walnut and Fruitwood Beidermeier Period Mantleclock With Enamel Dial - Alabaster Columns / Giltwood Griffons & Brass Repousse Diana Figure - Trim & Pendulum.
Biedermeier Vienna Regulator
Located in Kent, GB
within a brass engine-turned bezel. Biedermeier was an elegant style of furniture in early 19th century
Biedermeier Vienna regulator.
Located in Kent, GB
some faint surface scratches. The case has a number of features typical of the later Biedermeier
Biedermeier Vienna Regulator
Located in Kent, GB
some faint surface scratches. The case has a number of features typical of the later Biedermeier
Biedermeier Tiny Ticker, Austria, circa 1840
Located in Vienna, AT
Height: 9.7 cm (with bell jar), diameter base: 6.5 cm. Fire gilt brass case, bell jar, enbonised wooden base, enamel dial, hook escapement.
Brass
Satinwood Dachluhr Vienna Regulator Wall Clock
Located in Chesterfield, GB
It is a pleasure to offer this very fine true Vienna regulator wall antique clock made circa 1840
Satinwood
Dachl Clock by Brezmann, Vienna, circa 1830
By Brezmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Duration: 31 days Mahogany veneered case with maple stringing, enamel dial, gilded and engine turned centre, with blued steel hands, Graham escapement, grande sonnerie on wire gongs...
Mahogany
Laterndl Clock by Johann Binder Anno, 1829
By Johann Binder
Located in Vienna, AT
Signed and dated: “Johann Binder Anno 1829” Duration: 8 days Mahogany veneered case with maple stringing, enamel dial with gilded bezel, with blued steel hands, Graham escapement, ...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 3.94 in W 2.37 in D 2.76 in
Miniature German So-Called "Black Forest" Wall Clock, "Sorg"
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A miniature German so-called "Black forest" wall clock so-called "Sorg". With striking Chronos on
Wood
Unavailable
H 25.99 in W 8.67 in D 6.7 in
Attractive Dutch Frisian Maddered Oak Striking Alarm Clock, circa 1830
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
An attractive dutch Frisian maddered oak striking alarm 'staartschippertje' wall clock, circa 1830
Unavailable
H 43.31 in W 10.24 in D 4.73 in
Dachl Clock by H. Amon in Pressburg, Bratislava, circa 1830
Located in Vienna, AT
Duration: Eight days Mahogany veneered case with maple stringing, enamel dial, with blued steel hands, Graham escapement, grande sonnerie on wire gongs, steel pendulum.
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 59.06 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Regulator Laterndl clock by Josef Klier in Temesvar, circa 1830
By Josef Klier
Located in Vienna, AT
Measure: Length 150 cm, duration 31 days, Mahogany veneered case with maple stringing, enamel dial with steel hands, fire gilt bezel, Graham escapement, second’s beating compensati...
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Mantel Clock by Franz Mayer in Vienna
By Franz Mayer
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna, circa 1820 Mother-of-pearl case, Viennese 4/4 grand sonnerie striking on wire gongs, fire gilt fittings and urn crest.
Mother-of-Pearl
Unavailable
H 26.78 in W 9.06 in D 5.12 in
Vienna Miniature Wall Clock "Dachluhr" by Joseph Elsner, Austria circa 1830
By Joseph Elsner
Located in Vienna, AT
center of Vienna (neuer Markt). Most of the clocks by Elsner are in privat property, one is in the Museum
Brass
19th Century John Leach Satinwood Bracket Clock
By John Leach
Located in Wendover, GB
William IV eight day bracket clock. An 8 inch circular dial set within a satinwood Biedermeier
Brass
Silvered Carriage Clock, Austria, circa 1830
Located in Vienna, AT
Vienna, circa 1830 Measure: Height 17.5 cm Silvered engine turned bronze case, blued steel hands, grande sonnerie on wire gongs, duplex escapement.
Bronze
Longcase Clock by Franz Lehrner, Vienna, circa 1830
By Franz Lehrner
Located in Vienna, AT
Floor standing clock, signed: "Franz Lehrner in Wien" Height: 200.5 cm, duration: 120
Brass
Unavailable
H 20.08 in W 13.78 in D 6.3 in
Viennese Table Pendulum Clock with Alabaster Columns and Brass Decorations, 1848
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Beautiful table clock with precious brass decorations and alabaster columns. The clock's mechanic
Alabaster, Brass
Viennese Regulator
Located in Chicago, IL
Biedermeier era. The authentic two piece enameled dial with Roman numerals, two brass weights, eight day, key
Mahogany
Fine Austrian Rosewood Inlaid Month-Going Regulator, circa 1840
Located in Amsterdam, NL
17-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals and fine blued hands in a gilt bezel, weight driven movement with Graham escapement and maintaining power of month duration, rectangular case wi...
Rosewood
Unavailable
H 37.01 in W 6.89 in D 3.94 in
Miniature 'Laterndluhr' by Hofmann, Trnava 'Slovakia', circa 1820
Located in Vienna, AT
Clock signed: "Ferdinand Hofmann in Tyrnau" Length: 94 cm, duration: eight days Nut wood case
Nutwood
Unavailable
H 53.15 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
Vienna Regulator "Laterndluhr" by Martin Böck, Vienna 1820
By Martin Böck
Located in Vienna, AT
Wall clock signed: 'Martin Boeck in Wien' with month duration. Ebonized case with gilt bronze
Enamel
Unavailable
H 140 in W 25 in D 17 in
Very Unusual Osculating Vienna Animated Wall Regulator, circa 1830
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very unusual Osculating Vienna animated wall regulator, circa 1830. 8 day duration, in the top, sunburst with animated blinking eyes. Aprox: 140x17x25
Wood
Vienna Regulator "Laterndluhr" by Franz Schieszel, circa 1830
By Franz Schieszel
Located in Vienna, AT
Signed: "Franz Schieszel in Wien“, circa 1830 Length: 40‘‘, duration: 8 days Mahogany case with maple stringing, enamel dial, blued steel hands, gilded engine turned bezel, grande ...
Mahogany
Dachluhr by F. Jos. Vorauer, Vienna, circa 1830
By F. Jos. Vorauer
Located in Vienna, AT
Measures: Length: 89 cm, duration: eight days Mahogany veneered case with maple stringing, milk glass dial, blued steel hands, gilt and engine turned bezel, deadbeat escapement, spr...
Mahogany
"Dachluhr" Vienna, circa 1830
Located in Vienna, AT
Length: 94 cm, duration eight days. Mahogany veneered case with maple stringing, silverd dial with engraved mittle part, engine turned and gilt bezel and inner ring, deadbeat escape...
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 55.12 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Regulator "Dachluhr" by Philipp Hausner, Vienna, circa 1830
By Philipp Hausner
Located in Vienna, AT
Wall clock, signed: “Philipp Hausner in Wien”, circa 1830. Length: 140 cm, duration: 31 days
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Unavailable
H 55.91 in W 12.6 in D 6.3 in
Month duration Vienna Regulator "Laterndluhr" by Michael Bachner, circa 1830
By Michael Bachner
Located in Vienna, AT
Wall clock signed: "Michael Bachner in Wien”, circa 1830, duration: 31 days. Mahogany veneered
Brass, Enamel
Big Ticker, Vienna, circa 1840
Located in Vienna, AT
Measures: Height 20.5 cm, width 17.5, depth: 9.5 cm Silvered brass, brass, wooden base.
Brass
Unavailable
H 22.05 in W 4.53 in D 3.55 in
Viennese Miniature "Laterndluhr" with Mother-of-Pearl, circa 1815
Located in Vienna, AT
Measure: Length 56 cm, duration 72 hours. Wall clock with ebonized case, fire gilt moldings
Brass
Tiny Ticker with Turquoises, Vienna, circa 1835
Located in Vienna, AT
Height: 5.5 cm Engraved silvered metal case with turquoises, enamel dial, cylinder escapement. Compare catalogue Lilly's Art, Vol. 4, p. 32.
Metal
Tiny Ticker with Turquoises, Vienna, circa 1830
Located in Vienna, AT
Measures: Height 6.5 cm Fire gilt brass case, turquoises, enamel dial, hook escapement.
Brass
Unavailable
H 27.96 in W 35.83 in D 7.09 in
An Austrian picture frame clock with music box, circa 1830
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A good Austrian picture frame clock with the music box signed 'Rzebitscher, Prag'. The unusual
Biedermeier Clock
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Biedermeier Clock 29 x 18.5 x 9.5 inches
Sold
H 14.18 in W 9.06 in D 5.52 in
Biedermeier Mantel Clock, Northern Germany Prob. Bremen, circa 1820
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier clock in a rounded mahogany case with an enamel ring with Arabic numerals and a bronze
Bronze
Biedermeier Grandfather Clock
Located in New York, NY
Period Biedermeier Grandfather Clock, original mechanism
Birch
Biedermeier Mahogany Mantle Clock
Located in Essex, MA
With rectangular stepped cornice over a case with white enameled dial with glass cover and gilt bronze bezel over a window to view pendulum , plinth base , gilt bronze bun feet. Purc...
Mahogany
Biedermeier Gilt Clock, Circa 1840
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Biedermeier Gilded Clock
Biedermeier Walnut and Alabaster Mantle Clock
Located in Essex, MA
With female bust finial over an enameled clock face flanked by gryphons, the whole above four
Walnut
Biedermeier Fruitwood and Ebonized Mantle Clock
Located in Essex, MA
Architectural form with giltwood urn finial over a enameled dial flanked by dolphins over a portico with alabaster columns and parquetry floor and mirror back flanked by a pair of cl...
Other
Biedermeier Thirty-Day Regulator Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant Biedermeier 30-day regulator clock beautifully demonstrates the precision and
Mahogany
Biedermeier Portal Clock, Probably Vienna, circa 1820-1830
Located in Greding, DE
Biedermeier portal clock in an architecturally structured walnut case with alabaster columns
Alabaster, Bronze
Antique Biedermeier Standing Clock, 1850
Located in Chorzów, PL
Origin: Scandinavia. Wood: Oak. Dimensions: Height 227 cm.
Oak
Rare Biedermeier Saw Wall Clock, Denmark, dated 1829
Located in Greven, DE
Rare antique saw clock Denmark Brass, enamel dated: 1829 Dimensions: H x W x D: 46 x 13 x 8 cm
Brass, Enamel
19th Century Biedermeier Mantel Clock in Cherrywood, circa 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful 19th century Biedermeier mantel clock in cherrywood was made circa 1820. The
Cherry, Pine
Sold
H 20.08 in W 11.03 in D 6.7 in
Viennese Biedermeier Anniversary Clock With Musical Movement, Boeck & Olbrich
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
silvered spiral leaf garland decoration, supporting the cylindrical clock case, crowned by silvered floral
Brass
Sold
H 37.41 in W 8.86 in D 4.93 in
Fine Eight Day 19th Century Architectural Vienna Biedermeier Regulator Clock
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
shape. It has dead-beat escapement, beat regulation and Harrison’s maintaining power. The clock keeps
Brass
Sold
H 20.08 in W 11.42 in D 6.7 in
Viennese Biedermeier Skeleton Anniversary Clock With Musical Movement, Ca. 1840
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
, crowned by two gilded figurines supporting the cylindrical clock case, which is framed by a gilt
Brass
Biedermeier Regulator Longcase Clock in Fruitwood Case
Located in Montreal, QC
A fine Biedermeier regulator longcase clock in fruitwood case. The upper section with glazed door
Brass
A Mora Clock
Located in New York, NY
Slim and elegant, this lyre-shaped clock case of nordic and karelian birch, is a classic example
$7,059Sale Price|20% Off
H 62.21 in W 44.1 in D 23.23 in
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Biedermeier Mahogany Secretary Desk in Beautiful Graining We present you this piece of furniture with three drawers at the bottom, a drop front, and a narrow drawer und...
Baize, Mahogany
$9,850
H 20 in W 16 in D 12 in
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
A 1930's French Gilt Lacquered Wood Pagoda Form Chinoiserie Platinum Painted Box, Attributed to Jansen. At first glance, the box's visual allure is simply breathtaking. Adorned with ...
Wood
Gilt And Silvered Bronze Table Ornament With Putti And Urn
Located in Norwood, NJ
Eugene Provost (1836-1885) France, 19th century, a charming gilt and silvered bronze sculpture depicting two putti moving a chariot with grapes and vines, on a rectangle shaped base.
Bronze
$48,260
H 36 in W 17 in D 12.25 in
Monumental Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock by Maison Marquis
By Languereau, Maison Marquis
Located in New York, NY
A very unusual and quite monumental antique French Louis XVI style Napoleon III ormolu mantel clock by Maison Marquis, the Movement by Languereau, Paris, 1860: surmounted by an urn i...
Enamel, Bronze
$6,500 / set
H 14.75 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in
Fine 19th Century French Neo-Gothic Gilt Metal Cathedral Church Reliquary Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning pair of very fine quality French Neo-Gothic gilt metal church reliquaries. circa 1860s Most impressive objets d’art, born in France in the second half of the 19th century...
Brass, Bronze
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century French Cathedral Clock
Located in High Point, NC
19th century beautifully hand crafter cathedral clock in gilt bronze. This is a magnificent example of 19th century French craftsmanship. There are many beautiful details to this p...
Bronze
'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in London, GB
‘Daffodil’ table lamp by Tiffany Studios American, c. 1910 Height 56cm, diameter 40cm Designed and hand-made by the artisans from the renowned Tiffany Studios (1902-1932), this ‘Daf...
Bronze, Lead
$21,177Sale Price|25% Off
H 22.45 in W 14.57 in D 8.27 in
19th Century Louis XVI Style Mantel Clock of a Lion Signed Festeau Le Jeune
By Festeau Le Jeune
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The clock is signed by the Clockmaker Festeau Le Jeune. The case after a design of François Vion in form of a lion supporting a cylindrical case draped with ribbon tied laurel swags ...
Bronze
$303,520 / set
H 75 in Dm 29 in
Monumental Pair of Louis XV Style Ormolu and Crystal Girandoles by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Louis XV style Ormolu and crystal girandoles Probably by Baccarat Constructed from finely cast and chased ormolu, the imposing floor candelabra—almost 2-me...
Crystal, Ormolu
On Hold|$8,475
H 9 in W 20.75 in D 5.5 in
1930s Art Deco Streamlined Neoclassical Figurative Exotic Marble & Bronze Clock
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and dramatic Art Deco clock was realized in France circa 1930. It features a demilune skyscraper style body consisting of two streamlined sides with a raised stepped ti...
Marble, Brass
$19,100
H 20 in W 15 in D 6.5 in
Antique French Mantel Clock, Fire-Gilded Bronze, Diana Motif, c. 1810
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gold, antique French table clock, pendulum made of hand crafted fire-gilded bronze, in good condition. The circular enamel dial of the Parisian pendule is detailed with Roman numer...
Metal, Bronze
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 63.39 in W 38.19 in D 21.66 in
Biedermeier Secretary Desk, South German, 1820
Located in Belmont, MA
Biedermeier secretary desk, South German 1820. This unique and very beautiful secretary desk dates back to the early phase of the Biedermeier style. It has a beautiful walnut veneer ...
Elm, Walnut
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
$70,591 / set
H 40.95 in Dm 17.72 in
Nineteenth Century Gilt Bronze Candelabra Pair, French or Russian
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of thirteen-flame candelabra France or Russia Second quarter of 19th century Cast, chiseled and gilt bronze Height 40.95 in (cm 104), diameter 17,7 in (cm 45) 97 lb (44 kg) Sta...
Ormolu
$10,117
H 9.06 in W 20.87 in D 9.85 in
French 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Jasperware Table Jardinière
Located in London, GB
French 19th century gilt bronze and jasperware table jardinière French, Late 19th Century Height 23cm, width 53cm, depth 25cm Crafted from gilt bronze and jasperware, this antiqu...
Ormolu
The authentic Biedermeier furniture on 1stDibs is representative of the first modern European decorative style not dictated by the tastes of the aristocracy. Following the Napoleonic wars, a growing, wealthy urban middle class in the German-speaking states of Central Europe began to demand rights and privileges once granted only to nobles. To avoid trouble, the upwardly striving confined their political discussions to one another’s homes. And so the salon was born.
Cabinetmakers in cities such as Vienna, Berlin and Mainz began to offer goods that reflected the tastes and needs of the new class. The makers of Biedermeier chairs, tables and other furniture used little or no gilding, silver hardware or other lavish ornament. Ebonized trims are common on Biedermeier cabinetry, and neoclassical elements — lyre-shaped chair splats, carved scrollwork, table supports shaped like Greek columns. But the strongest aesthetic statement came from the wood — richly-grained, honey-colored, often book-matched veneers of walnut and fruitwood.
There are two iconic Biedermeier furniture forms, both made to outfit rooms designed for conversation. One is the sofa, deeply upholstered with a strong, architectural wooden frame. The second is the circular pedestal table, which stood at the center of the room, offering a surface on which to place coffee and cake services; or to roll out a map, or sketch out ideas on paper.
“Biedermeier” was originally a derogatory term — it derives from the pen names of two German magazine writers who mocked bourgeois manners. Looking at the elegant and refined antique, new and vintage Biedermeier furniture offered on 1stDibs, that is now an amusing irony.
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.