Tiffany Swiss Gold and Brass Atlas Table Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Small rotating number indicating the date of the month present to the right of the dials. This clock can either face up or sit upright.
Gold, Brass
Art Deco French Miniature Alarm Clock by Dep, circa 1930
By DEP
Located in Devon, England
Very stylish 1930s chrome cased alarm clock by the French clock makers Dep. This charming little clock has a silvered dial face with bold black numerals making an attractive contrast...
Chrome
Antique and Unique, Hand Carved Gothic Revival Grandfather or Longcase Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
This dial face with its golden highlights too is perfectly Gothic in design and even the hinges that open the doors of this tall clock have medieval style details.
Brass
Sold|$5,700
19th Century Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Encinitas, CA
Very nice 19th Century Swedish Mora clock. Great blue color. Original Pine Case and working clock face with signed dial.
'World Time' Clock by Cartier, Paris
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A rare and highly unusual ‘World Time’ desk clock, the circular face with 110 mm dial pivoting between two supporting pillars with stepped plinths, in silvered bronze with an attract...
Bronze
Sold|$6,250
19th Century French Bronze Mantle Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This desk clock also features enamel dial face with blue Roman numerals, bronze hour & minute hands, glass cover and the internal clock mechanism is in working condition.
Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Swedish Stockholm 19th Century Gilded Cartel Wall Clock
Located in Bethesda, MD
A fine Swedish Stockholm neoclassical Empire early gilded Cartel wall clock with convex glass, enamel dial (face), crest of twin cornucopias flanking the figure of mercury, mythical ...
Metal
Sold|$1,950
British "Teasmaid" by Hawkins
By G. E. Hawkins
Located in Austin, TX
The description states that it is ”œbeautifully constructed of heavy chrome plate brass with black handles, face and clock dial” and that ”œthe unique design eliminates the rocking ...
Chrome, Enamel
English ‘Salter’ Clock Face Hanging Dial Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
Item #025-73 Extremely rare for its size, this large copper clock face "Salter" scale is an incredible gift for the serious collector!
Copper
"Speed Graphic" Car and Camera Found Object Assemblage
By Van Dusen Clockworks
Located in Dallas, TX
Other lighting includes a blue lamp that lights the speedometer dial clock face and the brass antique engine oiler.
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.