How does a flip clock work?

The flip clock works on the split-flap mechanism wherein the pages or tiles are attached to a wheel. There are dedicated sections for hours and minutes for clear indication. It operates on an electric motor that moves with the help of a reduction gear train.

What are those flip clocks called?

Flip clocks are sometimes called flap clocks. However, flip clock is the more commonly used name. They feature separate hour and minute numbers that flip over to mark the passage of time. Remigio Solari invented the flip clock system in 1948. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of flip clocks.

Flip Clocks

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Mid Century Flip Desk

Flip Calendar

Space Age Plastic Desk

Japanese Desk Modern

Digital Clock

Calendar Wall Clock

Vintage "Syncrogear" Cyclometer Flip Clock by U.S. Motors

$1,605

Vintage "Syncrogear" Cyclometer Flip Clock by U.S. Motors

Located in Dekalb, IL

Industrial electric cyclometer-style flip clock housed in a rectangular walnut-stained wood case with recessed time display and exposed Syncrogear motor mounted prominently across th...

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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Steel, Iron

Black and White Flip Clock Large Station, Factory Clock, 1970s, France

$847 / item

Black and White Flip Clock Large Station, Factory Clock, 1970s, France

By Bodet

Located in Antwerp, BE

Timeless Bodet black and white flip-flap station clock designed by the company that has been equipping French and Belgium stations for their big clocks for several decades.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Plastic, Lucite

Italian Midcentury Space Age Solari di Udine Card-Printing Flip Clock 1976 Red

$2,970Sale Price|40% Off

Italian Midcentury Space Age Solari di Udine Card-Printing Flip Clock 1976 Red

By Solari Udine

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous Solari di Udine flap wall clock, numbered, 1st edition of the card-printing production by Solari di Udine, with all original parts and European plug. Extremely rare piece.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

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Big Pragotron Flip Clock Wall Mount Loft Vintage

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H 5.5 in W 16.1 in D 5.5 in

Big Pragotron Flip Clock Wall Mount Loft Vintage

By Pragotron

Located in Auerbach, Saxony

This beautiful flip clock is really an amazing piece and in used but very good condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Black Copal Model 225 Flip Clock

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H 3 in W 3 in D 5.25 in

Vintage Black Copal Model 225 Flip Clock

By Copal Clock 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautiful mid-century modern Copal Model 225 flip clock with black plastic case, black face, white numbers and clear plastic front.

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Dark Grey Copal Model 222 Flip Clock

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H 3 in W 2.5 in D 5.5 in

Vintage Dark Grey Copal Model 222 Flip Clock

By Copal Clock 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautiful mid-century modern Copal Model 222 flip clock with a dark gray plastic case, black face, and clear plastic front.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Vintage White Flip Clock by Sankyo

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H 2.75 in W 4.25 in D 6 in

Vintage White Flip Clock by Sankyo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A 1970s digital flip clock by Sankyo. White plastic case, chrome face and accents, and round dial for setting clock and alarm on the left side.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Model 412 Digital Flip Clock by Sankyo

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H 2.75 in W 4.25 in D 6 in

Vintage Model 412 Digital Flip Clock by Sankyo

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A 1970s digital flip clock by Sankyo. Black plastic case, chrome face and accents, and round dial for setting clock and alarm on the left side.

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Flip Clock by Garand from 1970s

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H 12.6 in W 16.54 in D 4.73 in

Flip Clock by Garand from 1970s

Located in Vienna, AT

1 original cotini DT 17 Garant very early flip flap day date month clock from circa 1971 - fully working as on pics some scratches on the acryl-grass not visible on picture

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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

1970s Orange Flip Clock by Sankyo – Space Age Design Sculptural Desk Clock

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H 2.76 in W 5.12 in D 2.96 in

1970s Orange Flip Clock by Sankyo – Space Age Design Sculptural Desk Clock

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

This 1970s flip clock by Sankyo is a vibrant example of Japanese Space Age design.

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Vintage 1970s Japanese Space Age Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Flip Clock with Radio and Alarm Sanyo SCA-T45 Made in Japan, 1960-70s

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H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 8.27 in

Vintage Flip Clock with Radio and Alarm Sanyo SCA-T45 Made in Japan, 1960-70s

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

The Sanyo SCA-T45 vintage flip clock is a hallmark of mid-century Japanese design, representing the innovation and style of the 1960s-70s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Space Age Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Big Solari Udine Dator 10 Airport Flip Clock by Gino Valle, Italy, 1960s

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H 24 in W 24 in D 8 in

Big Solari Udine Dator 10 Airport Flip Clock by Gino Valle, Italy, 1960s

By Solari Udine, Gino Valle

Located in Vienna, AT

Big loft wall clock Dator 10, from the 1960s. Designed by Gino Valle, produced by Solari/Udine/Italy. The display shows time, day, date and month. In very good condition, measures 24...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage White Copal Model 228 Flip Alarm Clock

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H 3 in W 4 in D 6 in

Vintage White Copal Model 228 Flip Alarm Clock

By Copal Clock 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautiful mid-century modern Copal Model 228 flip clock with white plastic case, dark gray face, white numbers, and clear plastic front.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Black Copal Model 229 Flip Alarm Clock

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H 3 in W 4 in D 7.5 in

Vintage Black Copal Model 229 Flip Alarm Clock

By Copal Clock 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautiful mid-century modern Copal Model 229 flip clock with black plastic case, black face, white numbers and clear plastic front.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Late Victorian Gilt-Metal Plato Flip Numeral Carriag Mantel Clock, Germany

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H 6.5 in W 4 in D 4 in

Late Victorian Gilt-Metal Plato Flip Numeral Carriag Mantel Clock, Germany

Located in Van Nuys, CA

The Gilt-Metal Plato Desk Flip Clock, made in Germany, features a cylindrical case adorned with intricately embossed ornamentation, reflecting the craftsmanship associated with Germa...

Category

Antique Early 1900s German Late Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Spelter

Flip Table Clock By George Nelson

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H 3.25 in Dm 8.5 in

Flip Table Clock By George Nelson

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A rare and beautiful minimalist (and tactile) table clock having a cylindrical spun aluminum body sandwiched between rosewood disk ends and nestled in a carved rosewood base.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century / Art dECO bLUE NEON Flip Advertising Clock

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H 13 in W 24 in D 7 in

Mid Century / Art dECO bLUE NEON Flip Advertising Clock

By Electric Neon Clock Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning Mid Century / Art dECO bLUE NEON Flip Advertising Clock .. Amazing original condition,, Beautiful blue neon,, Tested and keeping perfect time,, Also fully functional moteriz...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Steel

Industrial Flip Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1980s

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H 5.91 in W 15.75 in L 5.91 in

Industrial Flip Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1980s

By Pragotron

Located in Żory, PL

The Pragotron IPJ0612 flip wall clock was designed and manufactured in Czechoslovakia in the 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s Industrial More Clocks

Materials

Steel

Industrial Flip Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1980s

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H 5.91 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in

Industrial Flip Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1980s

By Pragotron

Located in Żory, PL

The Pragotron IPJ0612 flip wall clock was designed and manufactured in Czechoslovakia in the 1980s.

Category

Vintage 1980s Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel

Rare Arthur Umanoff Flip Table Clock

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H 3.75 in W 6.75 in D 3.25 in

Rare Arthur Umanoff Flip Table Clock

By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Very rare and desirable Arthur Umanoff flip table clock. When plugged in all moving parts are visible.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass, Rosewood

Original 1970s National Panasonic flip-number radio alarm clock model RC-6003B

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H 4.14 in W 10.63 in D 5.91 in

Original 1970s National Panasonic flip-number radio alarm clock model RC-6003B

By Panasonic

Located in München, DE

Near mint condition original 1970s National Panasonic flip-digit clock radio, model RC-6003B. 100% original condition with beige plastic casing.

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Space Age Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Flip Top Jean Table by Eileen Gray

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H 28.75 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in

Flip Top Jean Table by Eileen Gray

By Eileen Gray

Located in Rochester, England

Introducing the stunning Flip Top Jean Table by renowned designer Eileen Gray. Crafted with the finest materials and impeccable attention to detail, this table exudes luxury and soph...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Irish Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage White Copal Model 222 Flip Clock

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H 3 in W 2.5 in D 5.5 in

Vintage White Copal Model 222 Flip Clock

By Copal Clock 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautiful Mid-Century Modern Copal Model 222 flip clock with white plastic case, black face, and clear plastic front.

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Vintage White Copal Model 222 Flip Clock

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H 3 in W 2.5 in D 5.5 in

Vintage White Copal Model 222 Flip Clock

By Copal Clock 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A Mid-Century Modern Copal Model 222 flip clock with off-white plastic case, black face, and clear plastic front.

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Vintage White Copal Model 222 Flip Clock

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H 3 in W 2.5 in D 5.5 in

Vintage White Copal Model 222 Flip Clock

By Copal Clock 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A Mid-Century Modern Copal Model 222 flip clock with off-white plastic case, black face, and clear plastic front.

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Vintage White Copal Model 222 Flip Clock

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H 3 in W 2.5 in D 5.5 in

Vintage White Copal Model 222 Flip Clock

By Copal Clock 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A Mid-Century Modern Copal Model 222 flip clock with off-white plastic case, black face, and clear plastic front.

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Vintage White Copal Model 225 Flip Clock

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H 3 in W 3 in D 5.25 in

Vintage White Copal Model 225 Flip Clock

By Copal Clock 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A beautiful Mid-Century Modern Copal Model 225 flip clock with white plastic case, black face, and clear plastic front.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Electric Art Deco Wooden Advertising Flip Clock

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H 3.75 in W 7.75 in D 3.25 in

Electric Art Deco Wooden Advertising Flip Clock

Located in San Diego, CA

The clock works great and has flip mechanism with multi colored numbers to update the time.

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Caslon 601 Date Flip Clock by Copal, 70s Japan

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H 3.55 in W 8.27 in D 3.55 in

Caslon 601 Date Flip Clock by Copal, 70s Japan

By Copal Clock 1

Located in Den Haag, NL

One of the most elaborate flip clocks by Copal from Japan with day and date besides the time.

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

60's-70's Large Solari & C/Udine Flip Clock, Italy

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H 7.5 in W 19.75 in D 7.75 in

60's-70's Large Solari & C/Udine Flip Clock, Italy

By Solari Udine

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A larger scale Italian flip clock removed from a bank with rectangle case the front in clear plastic and the back in black metal and plastic.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Flip Clock by Bürk from 1970s

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H 12.6 in W 16.54 in D 4.73 in

Flip Clock by Bürk from 1970s

Located in Vienna, AT

original very early flip flap day date month clock from circa 1971 - fully working fitted with 220V movement as on pics .

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

Mid Century Modernist Arthur Umanoff Howard Miller Rosewood Cylinder Flip Clock

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H 3.5 in W 6 in D 3.5 in

Mid Century Modernist Arthur Umanoff Howard Miller Rosewood Cylinder Flip Clock

By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Troy, MI

Rare Arthur Umanoff model 4620 desk clock for Howard Miller circa 1960s Rosewood and acrylic cylinder case with exposed movement and flip numbers Original label intact Please note m...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Acrylic, Rosewood

Large Station, Airport, Factory Wall Flip Clock by Gino Valle for Solari Udine

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H 13 in W 21.66 in D 6.7 in

Large Station, Airport, Factory Wall Flip Clock by Gino Valle for Solari Udine

By Solari Udine, Gino Valle

Located in Vienna, AT

Cast aluminium case painted with glass front. Designed in Italy in 1965 by Gino Valle for Solari Udine. Formerly a slave clock, now fitted with an pulse generator. Delivery time abo...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

1970s Mid Century Japanese Modern Copal Flip Alarm Clock

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H 1.97 in W 7.09 in D 2.76 in

1970s Mid Century Japanese Modern Copal Flip Alarm Clock

By Riki Watanabe, Copal Clock 1

Located in San Diego, CA

Copal Vintage Flip Clock from the the 1960s-70s. It was tested over several days and kept prefect time.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Japanese Space Age Flip Alarm Clock by Copal, 1970s

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H 2.76 in W 5.32 in D 2.76 in

Japanese Space Age Flip Alarm Clock by Copal, 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

There certainly a vibe of early James Bond to this vintage flip clock from Japanese Copal LTD Co. Design/model number: 109416.

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Space Age Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Flip Alarm Clock with Nightlight COPAL 227 Made in Japan, 1960-70s

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H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 8.27 in

Vintage Flip Alarm Clock with Nightlight COPAL 227 Made in Japan, 1960-70s

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

The Copal Vintage Flip Clock with Alarm and Nightlight, Model 227, exemplifies precision and style.

Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Space Age Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Twemco Flip Date Calendar Wall Clock, 1960s, Hong Kong

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H 10 in W 10 in D 3 in

Midcentury Twemco Flip Date Calendar Wall Clock, 1960s, Hong Kong

By TWEMCO

Located in Biebergemund, Hessen

Very rare automatic flip calendar clock made by Twemco, Hong Kong in 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Design Clock with Flip Calendar - Space Age 60s 70s Decor

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H 10.83 in W 10.83 in D 2.37 in

Vintage Italian Design Clock with Flip Calendar - Space Age 60s 70s Decor

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

This vintage 1960s/70s wall clock combines timeless design with functional precision. Featuring a green plastic frame and a gold dial with bold 70s-style typography, it stands out as...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Space Age Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Space Age Rare Flip Electric Clock by Caslon

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H 3.75 in W 6 in D 4 in

Space Age Rare Flip Electric Clock by Caslon

Located in San Diego, CA

Simple and rare Caslon flip desk table top electric clock black plastic case with glass visor, circa 1970's in perfect working condition.

Category

20th Century Japanese Space Age Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Vintage 70’s Clock with Flip Calendar by ODO France - Space Age Charming Decor

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H 26 in W 21 in D 8 in

Vintage 70’s Clock with Flip Calendar by ODO France - Space Age Charming Decor

By Odo

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

Step back in time in the realm of 70’s clocks with this amazing vintage wall clock featuring a flip calendar, produced by ODO Clock in France during the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Space Age Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Space Age Wall Clock with Calendar from Odo France, 1970s

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H 8.27 in W 10.24 in D 3.15 in

Space Age Wall Clock with Calendar from Odo France, 1970s

By Odo

Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT

Stunning space age wall clock with flip calendar produced in France by ODO clock in the 70s.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Antique Art Nouveau Figural Bronzed Plato Flip Ticket Desk Clock, 19th Century

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H 9 in Dm 5.5 in

Antique Art Nouveau Figural Bronzed Plato Flip Ticket Desk Clock, 19th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Art Nouveau figural Plato flip ticket desk clock features bronzed frame with female bust finial and seated on pierced foliate base with four feet, housed in dome, decorative ...

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Giant Italian Flip Clock by Gino Valle 1923-2003

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H 13 in W 22 in D 7 in

Giant Italian Flip Clock by Gino Valle 1923-2003

Located in San Francisco, CA

Made in Udine, Italy by Solari & Co. enameled cast aluminum and glass fluorescent lighted flip clock

Category

20th Century Italian Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco French Ivory Tele-Vision Clock Corp Flip Clock, circa 1930s

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H 4.25 in W 4.25 in D 10.5 in

Art Deco French Ivory Tele-Vision Clock Corp Flip Clock, circa 1930s

Located in Essex, MA

A stylish Art Deco period electric cyclometer (flip) clock by the Tele-Vision Clock Corporation in “French Ivory” (celluloid, not real ivory, fortunately), American, circa 1930s.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Rare American Art Deco, Machine Age Penwood Numechron Imperial Bakelite and Tenite Digital Electrical Flip Clock

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H 4.5 in W 10.25 in D 4.5 in

Rare American Art Deco, Machine Age Penwood Numechron Imperial Bakelite and Tenite Digital Electrical Flip Clock

By Pennwood Numechron

Located in Port Hope, ON

This rare American Art Deco, Numechron Imperial model electric digital flip clock by Penwood is an icon of Machine Age design.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Clocks

German Garant Wall Clock from Early 1970s

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H 12.6 in W 16.54 in D 4.73 in

German Garant Wall Clock from Early 1970s

By Garant

Located in Haderslev, DK

Rare piece of high quality made flip clock by German Garant model number DT 17.

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic, Lacquer

Pop Art Font Clock Set 3 Sizes - Calendar + Flip Typeface by Established & Sons

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H 22.2 in W 18.7 in D 6.3 in

Pop Art Font Clock Set 3 Sizes - Calendar + Flip Typeface by Established & Sons

By Sebastian Wrong, Established & Sons

Located in San Francisco, CA

( Discount as Set ) The Font Clock takes the iconic calendar clock with its distinctive form and flip mechanism and introduces a variety of contemporary typefaces in an ever-changing...

Category

Early 2000s British Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Plexiglass

art deco table clock, Bayard brand, works.

$710

H 9.85 in Dm 7.88 in

art deco table clock, Bayard brand, works.

By Bayard

Located in Mouscron, WHT

art deco table clock, Bayard brand, works.

Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco 30hr Desk Clock On A Bakelite Base, Fully Serviced. c1930

$607

H 4.34 in W 7.09 in D 2.76 in

Art Deco 30hr Desk Clock On A Bakelite Base, Fully Serviced. c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this very attractive Art Deco table/ desk clock. The movement we believe is of a German manufacturer origin because the chapter ring is marked “Foreign”, wh...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mid Century Modern Spartus Atomic Wall Clock! Hyper-Rare NOS Unused & Mint!

$1,200Sale Price|33% Off

H 975 in W 9.75 in D 2.5 in

Mid Century Modern Spartus Atomic Wall Clock! Hyper-Rare NOS Unused & Mint!

By Spartus Clocks

Located in Peoria, AZ

Time Warp! 1959 Sputnik Styled Spartus Wall Clock New Old Stock! Mint Vintage Condition! This is a spectacular find! An unused Sputnik style mid century modern Spartus wall clo...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage East German Kitchen Wall Clock from Weimar, 1970s

$227

H 7.09 in W 10.63 in D 2.76 in

Vintage East German Kitchen Wall Clock from Weimar, 1970s

By Weimar Electronic

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Vintage kitchen wall clock with timer was made by Weimar in former East Germany during the 1970s - 1980s. It features a silver blue bakelite body and a convex clear glass cover. The...

Category

Vintage 1970s German Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Glass, Plastic, Bakelite

Henry Dreyfuss Wall Clock

$525

H 2 in Dm 7 in

Henry Dreyfuss Wall Clock

By Henry Dreyfuss

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Highly graphic chrome wall clock with classic 50's details. Sweeping hand movement on this wonderful clock designed by one the greatest industrial designers of this century.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco table clock around 1920s

$320

H 7.49 in W 6.11 in D 2.37 in

Art Deco table clock around 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

Art Deco table clock around 1920s Original condition

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Howard MIller Jefferson Tabletop Clock Brass

$60Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.25 in W 5.75 in D 2 in

Mid Century Modern Howard MIller Jefferson Tabletop Clock Brass

By Howard Miller

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mid-century modern Howard MIller Jefferson tabletop clock. Finished in satin brass. Quartz movement. Tested and currently working without any issues. Includ...

Category

1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Black Industrial Factory Wall Clock from International, 1950s

$399

H 3.55 in Dm 13.39 in

Black Industrial Factory Wall Clock from International, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This wall clock was produced by International in Germany during the 1950s. It features a black metal frame, iron dial, aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The piece has been con...

Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Iron

Travel alarm clock "Europa", 1950s

$229

H 1.19 in Dm 3.15 in

Travel alarm clock "Europa", 1950s

By Europa Clocks

Located in Wien, Au

Excellent original condition Brass with a brown faux leather cover Still working On the face of the it states that it has two jewels. Measures: Open: Height 8cm x wide 8cm x deep 8 c...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Tripod Table Clock

$3,500

H 9 in W 7 in D 6 in

George Nelson Tripod Table Clock

By George Nelson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Scarce large tripod table clock, Model 4764, designed by George Nelson and Associates for Howard Miller Clock Company. Satin brass dial encased in plexiglass bubble, with signature b...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Standard Electric School Clock - 11, c. 1970s

$295

H 2 in Dm 13 in

Standard Electric School Clock - 11, c. 1970s

By Standard Electric Time Company 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wall mounted clock by Standard Electric c.1970s, USA. The clock features an aluminum frame, black and red hands and curved clear glass cover. This piece has been converted into a bat...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Standard Electric School Clock - 13, c. 1970s

$295

H 2 in Dm 13 in

Standard Electric School Clock - 13, c. 1970s

By Standard Electric Time Company 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wall mounted clock by Standard Electric c.1970s, USA. The clock features an aluminum frame, black and red hands and curved clear glass cover. This piece has been converted into a bat...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Stylish Desk Clock With 8 Day Movement , English, c1930s

$647

H 4.53 in W 6.3 in D 1.97 in

Art Deco Stylish Desk Clock With 8 Day Movement , English, c1930s

Located in Devon, England

A fully restored Art Deco Style desk clock in full working condition. The movement is made by Mauthe and has been fully disassembled, cleaned and reassembled back into working condit...

Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Wall Clock by Klenoty, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

$435

H 11.82 in W 11.82 in D 2.37 in

Mid-Century Wall Clock by Klenoty, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

Wall clock made by Klenoty in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. Made of glass and brass. Fully functional.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Travel alarm clock "Europa", 1950s

$229

H 3.15 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in

Travel alarm clock "Europa", 1950s

By Europa Clocks

Located in Wien, Au

Travel alarm clock "Europa", 1950s Excellent original condition Brass with a green faux leather cover Still working On the face of the it states that it has two jewels. Measures: Ope...

Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Travel Alarm Clock from "Emes", Germany, circa 1960s

$183

H 3.15 in W 2.76 in D 3.15 in

Travel Alarm Clock from "Emes", Germany, circa 1960s

Located in Wien, Au

Travel alarm clock from "Emes", Germany, circa 1960s Original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

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$3,470 / item

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$790 / item

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1970s British Bronze and Chrome AC GMT Co. Industrial Wall Clock White Dial

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Flip Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of flip clocks for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct flip clocks — often made from metal, glass and plastic — can elevate any home. Flip clocks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Flip clocks made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — are very popular at 1stDibs. Flip clocks have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Solari Udine, Gino Valle and Howard Miller are consistently popular.

How Much are Flip Clocks?

Prices for flip clocks start at $450 and top out at $14,900 with the average selling for $1,474.

Finding the Right Clocks for You

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.

Questions About Flip Clocks

How does a flip clock work?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
The flip clock works on the split-flap mechanism wherein the pages or tiles are attached to a wheel. There are dedicated sections for hours and minutes for clear indication. It operates on an electric motor that moves with the help of a reduction gear train.
What are those flip clocks called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Flip clocks are sometimes called flap clocks. However, flip clock is the more commonly used name. They feature separate hour and minute numbers that flip over to mark the passage of time. Remigio Solari invented the flip clock system in 1948. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of flip clocks.