Tempus - Emperor : Illuminating Watch
By Ben Rousseau
Located in Timisoara, RO
Tempus: Emperor "Tempus - Emperor" By Ben Rousseau Is A Masterful Blend Of Contemporary Design And Functional Art, Drawing Inspiration From The Timeless Elegance Of Emperor Marble. ...
Brass
The Astronomy Lesson French Empire Mantel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A popular motif during this period, Emperor Napoleon owned a similar clock made by master bronzier Jean-André Reiche in 1807—marking it as a quintessential objet d'art that defined t...
Marble, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
By Maison Deniere
Located in London, GB
Deniere was one of the leading practitioners of luxury bronzeware in Paris in the mid-19th century, and received commissions from important noblemen across France, including the Empe...
Ormolu, Bronze
French Porcelain Mantel Clock by Raingo Freres, Paris
By Raingo Frères
Located in Norwich, GB
In the 1860’s the firm supplied several clocks to Emperor Napoleon III and his wife Empress Eugenie which are now in the collection at the Musee Du Louvre.
Porcelain
A Napoleon III Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock, By Jean-François Denière
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Denière delivered clocks to the Emperor at the château du Fontainebleau in 1857 and 1861.
Bronze
Vintage Hans Christian Andersen Pendulum Wall Clock from the 1960s
Located in Søborg, DK
In lovely working condition and with very pleasant chimes on the half and whole hour A very clean pendulum clock that has been running in our gallery with out any issues and keeping ...
Brass
Mystery Water Wheel Rolling Ball Gravity Driven Bronze Regulator Clock
Located in Danville, CA
That clock is made around 1885 and given by the French government to the Emperor of Qing Dynasty.
Brass
$120,000Sale Price|20% Off
Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock
Located in Danville, CA
By the middle part of the eighteenth century, the fashion for Western clocks had disseminated from the Imperial Court to the elite of Chinese society, often rivaling the Emperor's ow...
Bronze
Viennse Biedermeier Dedicated Emperor Mantel Clock
Located in Long Island City, NY
Clock works with three winding holes in lyre-shaped top.
Pendulum Napoleon in Roman Emperor, Paris Empire Period
By Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, Provence
Fine Pendulum Napoleon in Roman Emperor, Paris Empire Period Large bronze clock Napoleon as a Roman emperor, Paris early 19th century.
Ormolu
Table Clock with the Figure of an Emperor, XIXth Century
Located in Milano, IT
Table clock in bronze with dark and gilded patina. Two cherubs seated and intent on writing flank the clock.
Bronze
Clock, Napoleon in Roman Emperor, Bronze and Marble, 19th Century
Located in MARSEILLE, FR
Yellow marble clock with bronze ornaments, surmounted by a bust of Napoleon as a Roman emperor, crowned with laurels, bust with 2 patinas Wire movement to be checked, the movement...
Marble, Bronze
French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Clock of a Seated Roman Emperor
By Claude Galle
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A French Empire period clock deoicting the Carthaginian General Hannibal Barca, celebrating victory over the Romans in in the battle of Cannae during the Second Punic War. The...
Bronze
Large Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Piolaine
By Michel-François Piolaine
Located in London, GB
This magnificent mantel clock—which measures an impressive 82cm in height—was crafted in France, in the period when Napoleon I was Emperor (1804-1814, 1815).
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
Sold
H 23.5 in W 11.75 in D 9.13 in
Mystery Water Wheel Rolling Ball Gravity Driven Bronze Regulator Clock
Located in Danville, CA
That clock is made around 1885 and given by the French government to the Emperor of Qing Dynasty.
Bronze
French Restoration Gilt Bronze Clock Louis XIV as Emperor
Located in Marseille, FR
French restoration gilt bronze clock, representing Louis XIV as emperor. On the dial "Le Roy à Paris ".
Bronze
$9,907
H 18.5 in W 11.1 in D 5 in
French Empire Mantel Clock in Ormolu, Patinated Bronze and Marble, Signed Picnot
By Picnot
Located in London, GB
French Empire clock of stunning quality constructed of rouge marble, original fire gilt ormolu and patinated bronze. Set upon four ormolu paw feet to the rouge marble base, rising to...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century German Meissen Porcelain Mantel Clock, Hand-Painted
Located in Queens, NY
German Meissen (19th Century) porcelain group of men and women with floral and bronze branches around mantel clock (not working)
Bronze
Antique Edwardian Quality Hand Painted Porcelain Mantle Clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique Edwardian quality hand painted porcelain mantle clock having a quality hand painted decorated porcelain clock case with flowers, leaves and scrolls in wonderful green, yellow...
Porcelain, Glass
$8,675Sale Price|20% Off
H 23.23 in W 16.15 in D 7.88 in
Antique 19th Century French Gilded Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in Vilnius, LT
Large antique 19th century French gilded bronze mantel clock surmounted with two angels holding the dial. The enamel dial numerals are hand painted in cobalt blue color. Marked and...
Bronze, Enamel
Nomon Pico Wall Clock in Gold By Andres Martinez
By ANDRÉS MARTÍNEZ
Located in Brooklyn, NY
PICO ø40cm Avant-garde design with a nordic air, which combines walnut wood or oak finished wood with black and white colours. Available in Black and Walnut, white and O...
Fiberglass, Polystyrene, Walnut
Tempus Positano: Wall Watch Illuminating
Located in Timisoara, RO
Tempus: Positano Gold Edition The "Tempus - Positano Gold Edition" By Ben Rousseau Stands As An Emblem Of Artistic Innovation And Craftsmanship, Encapsulating The Essence Of Italy's...
Brass
19th Century French Classical Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very pleasing early 19th century French gilded ormolu mantel clock, have a classical maiden standing in front of a mirror, with a pedestal supporting a vase of flowers. The white e...
Ormolu
$10,180
H 15.5 in W 16.75 in D 5.5 in
Rare French Empire Ormolu Clock of Astronomy Lesson Signed Lafollie a Paris
Located in London, GB
A very rare French Empire ormolu mantel clock of an Astronomy Lesson. I have never seen this model before and it is larger than the other models by Jean Andre Reich. The clock has it...
Ormolu
French Empire Style Mantel Clock, circa 1820
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very impressive and stylish early 19th Century gilded ormolu and green marble mantle clock, having two classical maidens either side feeding Rams, an Eagle above the circular white...
Marble, Ormolu
Large Rococo Style Porcelain Mantel Clock by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Large Rococo style porcelain mantel clock by Meissen German, 19th century Measures: Height 66cm, width 33cm, depth 25cm This superb mantel clock is a truly wonderful example of ...
Porcelain
Nomon Mixto Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
By José María Reina, Nomon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is the Nomon wall clock made with moisture resistant wood, a polished brass case and innovative design ideal for your home. Its eccentric design is shown in eight golden poin...
Chrome
Nomon Barcelona Premium Wall Clock By Andres Martinez
By ANDRÉS MARTÍNEZ
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Renovation of one of the most representative models of nomon, the iconic Barcelona clock. Incorporating a more glamorous style in the design. It stands out for the brass finish in i...
Fiberglass, Walnut
Antique French Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
Antique French Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Clock ~ French - Circa 1850 ~ ~~ Excellent condition, fully overhauled ~~ A fine and early ormolu clock of Louis XV design, beautifully ...
Marble, Ormolu
Japy Freres Ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain Antique French Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A magnificent ormolu (finely gilded bronze) and Sèvres style porcelain clock by renown maker Japy Frères. It is of a beautifully chic design, four turned corner columns with a cushio...
Ormolu
Porcelain Clock in the Louis XV Style by Jacob Petit
By Jacob Petit
Located in London, GB
This antique porcelain mantel clock demonstrates the 19th century nostalgia for the delicately elegant decorative arts under King Louis XV, also known as the Rococo style. Crafte...
Porcelain
Early Antique French Rococo Porcelain Boudoir Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely early French porcelain clock by Samuel Marti. Beautifully styled in the Rococo style with C scrolls and flowing foliage. Delicately decorated with exquisite bouquets of flow...
Porcelain
Ceramic Tissue Box
By Project 213A
Located in Macieira de Sarnes, PT
CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...
Ceramic, Clay
$500 / item
H 18.7 in W 13.2 in D 3 in
Manly P. Hall's The Secret Teachings, Facsimile Book Set with Prints
By TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The classic encyclopedia of the arcane in an expanded edition. Renowned philosopher and lecturer Manly P. Hall’s masterful encyclopedia of ancient symbols, hidden rituals, and arcan...
Foil
19th Century Russian Ormolu "Dancing Bear" Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Russian Ormolu "Dancing Bear" sculpture, finely cast figure of a bear holding a twig, standing on a roped revolving, iron pedestal. The simplistic mechanism which allow...
Bronze, Iron, Ormolu
$47,827 / set
H 21.26 in W 28.35 in D 7.88 in
Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set by Raingo Frères and Henri Picard
By Raingo Frères, Henri Picard
Located in London, GB
Gilt bronze three-piece clock set by Raingo Frères and Henri Picard This exceptional 19th century clock set comprises of three pieces crafted from gilt bronze: a central mantel cl...
Ormolu
Mark Bankowsky, Pieds de Bouc, Stool, France
By Marc Bankowsky
Located in New York, NY
This surrealistic stool, which rests on silver or bronze legs modeled after a goat's, and is upholstered in lamb's wool, is a successful new take on a centuries-old tradition: transf...
Bronze
$55,000
H 43 in W 17 in D 9 in
Unique Late 19th-Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock by François Linke
By François Linke
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Palatial and Unique Late 19th / Early 20th Century Gilt Bronze Cartel Clock By François Linke François Linke The heavy and great quality bronze clock is topped by an urn with ram...
Bronze
$38,000 / set
H 29 in W 13 in D 9 in
Exceptional Late 19th Century Three-Piece Clock Set by Ferdinand Gervais
By Ferdinand Gervais
Located in Long Island City, NY
An exceptional late 19th century gilt bronze-mounted marble three-piece clock set By Ferdinand Gervais The lyre shaped case surrounded with bronze roses, acanthus and lilys, a ...
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
$5,900 / set
H 20.25 in W 7.5 in D 4.25 in
Murano Glass Alligatore Sconces, Hand-Blown, Modern Design, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces, Italian, from the island of Murano. This pair is made of hand-blown glass with a beautiful “alligatore” texture. They have been newly wired to fit US standards. T...
Murano Glass
$20,466
H 31.5 in W 157.49 in D 59.06 in
Verner Panton Cloverleaf Sofa 3 Parts in 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton cloverleaf sectional sofa. Current production. This listing shows a 3-piece Cloverleaf Sofa in dark green 'Harald 3 #982' by Kvadrat. Seats 5 people in a very interesti...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Antique Continental Porcelain and Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Tarzana, CA
Pair of antique continental porcelain and bronze candlesticks. circa 1890. Height 9" width: 9". Height measured without the lighting fixture.
19th Century French Boulle Longcase Clock
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French boulle inlaid longcase clock, having wonderful scrolling gilded ormolu mounts, an ebonised case with tortoiseshell brass inlaid panels, T...
Brass
$2,737
H 36.82 in W 23.23 in D 7.88 in
Antique Art Nouveau Wall Cabinet Mahogany 1890 Japanse Gabriel Vierdot Style
By Gabriel Viardot
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Gorgeous Antique mahogany wall cabinet etagere wall shelf display rack Japanese Chinese woodCarved 1890 1900 art nouveau rare Gabriel Viardot style Beautiful rare antique display wa...
Mahogany
$53,714
H 31.5 in W 165.36 in D 193.9 in
Fendi Casa Plaza U-Shaped Sectional Sofa in Cream Leather, Italy, 2022
By Fendi Casa
Located in Lisboa, PT
A monumental Fendi Casa Plaza U-shaped sectional sofa in cream leather, new, never used and available for immediate delivery. At 420 x 492.5 cm (165 x 194 in), this is a sofa scaled...
Leather, Wood
$400,000
H 29.53 in W 22.05 in D 4.73 in
Antique Extremely Rare Large 1301 Antiphonal Abbey Book Binding, C14 Certified
Located in Doha, QA
Monumental Medieval Antiphonal Book Binding with Illuminated Leaves Austria, 1300s- possible St.Peter Abbey, Salzburg Austria, oldest monastery in the German speaking world (founded ...
Iron
$9,800
W 105 in L 138 in
Vintage Art Deco Chinese Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Floral Motif, Turquoise, 9x12
Located in Barrington, IL
A vibrant expression of early 20th-century Chinese Art Deco design, this hand-knotted rug features a serene green field framed by a rich purple border, setting the stage for a lush a...
Wool, Cotton
Antique Rococo Style Porcelain Mirror by Meissen
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in London, GB
Antique Rococo style porcelain mirror by Meissen German, 19th century Measures: Height 94cm, width 66cm, depth 14cm Manufactured by the renowned Meissen Porcelain factory, whic...
Porcelain, Mirror
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.