Early 20th Century Porcelain Figural Clock Lady and Cockatoo
Located in Plymouth, MA
Rare and unusual lovely porcelain clock from the early part of the 20th century featuring a
Porcelain
Sold|$5,326 / item
Mantel Clock 19th Century Empire
Located in Warsaw, PL
French Empire figural mantel clocks featured many important figures, which reflected the regime, the
Bronze
Sold|$5,326
Mantel Clock 19th Century, Style Empire
Located in Warsaw, PL
“Cupid’s Chariot”, a French Empire gilt bronze figural mantel clock. A French Empire gilt bronze
Marble, Bronze
Sold|$7,101
Mantel clock 19th Century styl Empire
Located in Warsaw, PL
“Cupid’s Chariot”, a French Empire gilt bronze figural mantel clock. A French Empire gilt bronze
Marble, Bronze
French Art Deco Diana the Huntress Figural Clock
Located in Coral Gables, FL
This large 1920’s French art deco clock features a bronze patinaed metal sculpture of Diana the
Marble, Onyx
Sold|$2,000
FRENCH BOUDOIR CLOCK
Located in Bronx, NY
A late 19th century (1890's) French figural clock dscorated with a charming cherub. The cherub is
Marble, Metal
Victorian Alabaster French Clock, White Carved Alabaster Figure Clock
Located in Harrisburg, PA
This beautiful Victorian carved alabaster clock features a bust of a beautiful woman on the top
Alabaster, Brass, Spelter
Rare Hand-Painted Antique Clock, French Style Antique Clock, Figure Clock
Located in Harrisburg, PA
This beautiful antique painted clock features a jolly fellow toasting a good year's grape season in
Metal
Antique French Figure Clock, Honors Amphitrite, Poseidon's Wife
Located in Harrisburg, PA
This exquisite French clock features a PM Mourey 77 sculpture of Amphitrite, wife of Poseidon. This
Slate, Brass, Spelter
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.