Chinoiserie Pagoda Clock

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chinoiserie pagoda clock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and ormolu, every chinoiserie pagoda clock was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chinoiserie pagoda clock — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A chinoiserie pagoda clock, designed in the Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made chinoiserie pagoda clock has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Elliott Brothers, Finnigans Ltd. and Japy Frères are consistently popular.

Prices for a chinoiserie pagoda clock can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $585 and can go as high as $48,500, while the average can fetch as much as $2,995.

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.