Skip to main content

French Art Deco Clock

to
52
500
307
890
746
3
2
1
1
14
874
263
525
26
1
6
118
293
34
4
1
3
3
604
358
297
283
148
869
854
4
2
1
890
890
890
57
43
41
40
37
Sort By
French Art Deco Mantel Clock & Panther Sculpture by Duplanil St. Etienne
French Art Deco Mantel Clock & Panther Sculpture by Duplanil St. Etienne

French Art Deco Mantel Clock & Panther Sculpture by Duplanil St. Etienne

Located in Miami, FL

Recently re-chromed, this very stylish French Art Deco silvered bronze mantel clock with its

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Chrome, Bronze

Large 1930s Art Deco French Mantle Clock With 8 Day Movement
Large 1930s Art Deco French Mantle Clock With 8 Day Movement

Large 1930s Art Deco French Mantle Clock With 8 Day Movement

Located in Devon, England

Stylish 1930s Art Deco French 8 day marble mantle clock. The ultra stylised deco numerals

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Slate, Steel, Chrome

Hermes Art Deco Travel Clock in Box
Hermes Art Deco Travel Clock in Box

Hermes Art Deco Travel Clock in Box

By Hermès

Located in New York, NY

A fabulous Art Deco Hermes travel alarm clock with a geometric pattern on plated bronze body. This

Category

Vintage 1970s French Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Clock "Inseparables" by Rene Lalique
Art Deco Clock "Inseparables" by Rene Lalique

Art Deco Clock "Inseparables" by Rene Lalique

By René Lalique

Located in Bridgewater, CT

"Inseparables", clear and frosted glass clock of square form with circular dial. Design created in

Category

Early 20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Glass

French 1930s Art Deco Bakelite Clock by JAZ
French 1930s Art Deco Bakelite Clock by JAZ

French 1930s Art Deco Bakelite Clock by JAZ

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

Very attractive 1930s Art Deco French bakelite clock by JAZ. This is one of the more rare and

Category

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

Materials

Bakelite

French Art Deco Black Bakelite Clock by JAZ
French Art Deco Black Bakelite Clock by JAZ

French Art Deco Black Bakelite Clock by JAZ

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

Fabulous Art Deco clock by JAZ a French clock maker. This clock is black bakelite and a not unusual

Category

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

Materials

Bakelite

Bayard French Art Deco Table Swivelling Clock, 1930s
Bayard French Art Deco Table Swivelling Clock, 1930s

Bayard French Art Deco Table Swivelling Clock, 1930s

By Bayard

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco table clock by Bayard, France, 1930s. Brass, marble and glass. Swivelling brass

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Art Deco French Marble Clock by Dep, c1930s
Art Deco French Marble Clock by Dep, c1930s

Art Deco French Marble Clock by Dep, c1930s

By DEP

Located in Devon, England

Very striking 1930s Art Deco French clock by Dep. The case is solid multicolored marble, the bezel

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

Art Deco Table Clock
Art Deco Table Clock

Art Deco Table Clock

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Art Deco table clock very rare table clock Circa 1920 origin France Recently a service was made

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Art Deco French Clock by Dep, circa 1930s
Art Deco French Clock by Dep, circa 1930s

Art Deco French Clock by Dep, circa 1930s

By DEP

Located in Devon, England

Very striking 1930s Art Deco French clock by Dep. The case is solid multi-colored onyx, the bezel

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Art Deco Clock with Figurine, circa 1920 Signed by J.Roggia, France
Art Deco Clock with Figurine, circa 1920 Signed by J.Roggia, France

Art Deco Clock with Figurine, circa 1920 Signed by J.Roggia, France

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco clock with figurine, circa 1920 This marble based clock was produced in Paris in the early

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Spelter

French Chrome Art Deco Alarm Clock by Dep
French Chrome Art Deco Alarm Clock by Dep

French Chrome Art Deco Alarm Clock by Dep

By DEP

Located in Devon, England

A charming Art Deco antique 1930s French dep clock. Comes with original case and in working order

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco 1930s French Decorative Clock by Dep
Art Deco 1930s French Decorative Clock by Dep

Art Deco 1930s French Decorative Clock by Dep

By DEP

Located in Devon, England

Very striking 1930s Art Deco French clock by Dep. The case is solid multicolored Onyx in beautiful

Category

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

Materials

Onyx, Chrome

Art Deco Clock with Dinanderie Face, Silvered Bronze, Marble by Mergier
Art Deco Clock with Dinanderie Face, Silvered Bronze, Marble by Mergier

Art Deco Clock with Dinanderie Face, Silvered Bronze, Marble by Mergier

By Paul Louis Mergier

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An extraordinary find, this high style Art Deco clock was designed by Paul Mergier, one of France

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1930s French Art Deco Acrylic Clock by Dep
1930s French Art Deco Acrylic Clock by Dep

1930s French Art Deco Acrylic Clock by Dep

By DEP

Located in Devon, England

French Art Deco Acrylic clock by the French clock makers DEP this model is called SAVOY. The case

Category

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

Materials

Metal

1930s French Art Deco Skyscraper Clock by Dep
1930s French Art Deco Skyscraper Clock by Dep

1930s French Art Deco Skyscraper Clock by Dep

By DEP

Located in Devon, England

Fabulous 1930s Art Deco French alarm bedside clock by Dep. Really cute size, please see dimensions

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

French Art Deco Wooden Case Clock by Dep
French Art Deco Wooden Case Clock by Dep

French Art Deco Wooden Case Clock by Dep

By DEP

Located in Devon, England

Very unusual Art Deco clock by the French clock makers Dep. We've not had one on a wooden case

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

1930s Art Deco Large Figural Clock by Rochard
1930s Art Deco Large Figural Clock by Rochard

1930s Art Deco Large Figural Clock by Rochard

By Irénée Rochard

Located in Devon, England

Beautiful Art Deco chiming mantel clock which has a bell chime and French movement, fully serviced

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Art Deco Beautiful Modernist French Marble “7 Rubies” Mantel Clock, C1930
Art Deco Beautiful Modernist French Marble “7 Rubies” Mantel Clock, C1930

Art Deco Beautiful Modernist French Marble “7 Rubies” Mantel Clock, C1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this in fabulous refurbished Art Deco mantle clock dating to the 1930's

Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Chrome

Art Deco French Miniature Alarm Clock, circa 1930
Art Deco French Miniature Alarm Clock, circa 1930

Art Deco French Miniature Alarm Clock, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

Very stylish 1930s chrome cased alarm clock with it's original box. Originating from France this

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco French Clock Set - Leda and the Swan by Pierre Sega
Art Deco French Clock Set - Leda and the Swan by Pierre Sega

Art Deco French Clock Set - Leda and the Swan by Pierre Sega

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

sculptor during the Art Deco period, very little is known about him. Believed to be French, or certainly

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

Vintage Tiffany Blue Art Deco Ceramic Mantel Clock
Vintage Tiffany Blue Art Deco Ceramic Mantel Clock

Vintage Tiffany Blue Art Deco Ceramic Mantel Clock

By Orchies

Located in San Diego, CA

Elegant vintage Art Deco mantel (fireplace) clock in the style of Orchies Manufacturer. The piece

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ceramic

French Art Deco Mantel Clock with Bronze Dogs by Rene Neuhaus of Limoges
French Art Deco Mantel Clock with Bronze Dogs by Rene Neuhaus of Limoges

French Art Deco Mantel Clock with Bronze Dogs by Rene Neuhaus of Limoges

By Rene Neuhaus

Located in Miami, FL

Offered for sale is a highly stylized French Art Deco marble and bronze mantel clock by Rene

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco French Chrome Cased Clock by Dep
Art Deco French Chrome Cased Clock by Dep

Art Deco French Chrome Cased Clock by Dep

By DEP

Located in Devon, England

1930s Art Deco chrome clock with an alarm. Originates from France and made by the clock makers Dep

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Original French Art Deco Table Clock in Marble, 1930s
Original French Art Deco Table Clock in Marble, 1930s

Original French Art Deco Table Clock in Marble, 1930s

Located in Milan, IT

Amazing original Art Deco French table clock in marble, 1930.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble

Rare Art Deco Alarm Clock
Rare Art Deco Alarm Clock

Rare Art Deco Alarm Clock

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Geneva, CH

Art Deco alarm clock manufactured by Lip, France. Mecanical movement. Perfect working condition

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Table Clock, Pelican
Art Deco Table Clock, Pelican

Art Deco Table Clock, Pelican

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Art Deco table clock -Pelican- circa 1920 origin France Artist A.Foure materials: wood and gilt

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood

Super Rare Art Deco Ato Clock, circa 1930
Super Rare Art Deco Ato Clock, circa 1930

Super Rare Art Deco Ato Clock, circa 1930

By ATO

Located in Devon, England

One of the more rare Art Deco clocks is this wonderfully stylish and totally authentic 1930's Art

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Large French Art Deco Bakelite Mantle Clock by Jaz
Large French Art Deco Bakelite Mantle Clock by Jaz

Large French Art Deco Bakelite Mantle Clock by Jaz

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

Large and rare 1930s Art Deco Bakelite wind up clock by JAZ with the most wonderful bakelite

Category

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

Materials

Bakelite

Bayard French Art Deco 8 Day Clock Late, 1930s
Bayard French Art Deco 8 Day Clock Late, 1930s

Bayard French Art Deco 8 Day Clock Late, 1930s

By Bayard

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Take advantage of our nice summer prices. French Art Deco 8 days clock by Bayard, France, late

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Clock Seagull and Wave, Irénée Rochard
Art Deco Clock Seagull and Wave, Irénée Rochard

Art Deco Clock Seagull and Wave, Irénée Rochard

By Irénée Rochard

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A rare and superb Art Deco clock 'Seagull and Wave', unsigned but after the the celebrated sculptor

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

1930s Art Deco Stylish French Bakelite Clock by JAZ
1930s Art Deco Stylish French Bakelite Clock by JAZ

1930s Art Deco Stylish French Bakelite Clock by JAZ

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

Very attractive 1930s Art Deco Ivory colored bakelite clock. Originating from France and made by

Category

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

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Alarm Clock by JAZ, circa 1935
French Art Deco Alarm Clock by JAZ, circa 1935

French Art Deco Alarm Clock by JAZ, circa 1935

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

Very cute and quite rare little Art Deco chrome French alarm clock by the well known makers 'Jaz

Category

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

Materials

Copper, Chrome

French Art Deco Style Skyscraper Bakelite Clock by JAZ
French Art Deco Style Skyscraper Bakelite Clock by JAZ

French Art Deco Style Skyscraper Bakelite Clock by JAZ

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

Fabulous Art Deco clock by JAZ a French clock maker. This clock is red bakelite a wonderful

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Large Impressive Art Deco French Bakelite Clock by Jaz
Large Impressive Art Deco French Bakelite Clock by Jaz

Large Impressive Art Deco French Bakelite Clock by Jaz

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

Very attractive and totally authentic rare 1930s Art Deco French Bakelite clock by Jaz. These are

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Large Art Deco Clock Diana the Huntress with Greyhound
Large Art Deco Clock Diana the Huntress with Greyhound

Large Art Deco Clock Diana the Huntress with Greyhound

By Limousin

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

Diana the Huntress , Art Deco Clock Sculpture by the renowned French artist Limousin who was

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Spelter

Superb 1930s Art Deco Alarm Clock by Blangy, France
Superb 1930s Art Deco Alarm Clock by Blangy, France

Superb 1930s Art Deco Alarm Clock by Blangy, France

By Blangy

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this superb 1930s Art Deco Alarm clock by Blangy a French clock maker of

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Skyscraper Chrome Alarm Clock, French, circa 1930
Art Deco Skyscraper Chrome Alarm Clock, French, circa 1930

Art Deco Skyscraper Chrome Alarm Clock, French, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this iconically designed little French Art Deco alarm clock still with

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock Three-Piece Garniture Set
Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock Three-Piece Garniture Set

Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock Three-Piece Garniture Set

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Art Deco marble clock Three-piece garniture set. Pendulum clock is in working condition and does

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Art Deco Eight Day French Mantle Clock, c1930
Art Deco Eight Day French Mantle Clock, c1930

Art Deco Eight Day French Mantle Clock, c1930

Located in Devon, England

Rather stylish wooden 8 day mantle clock dating to the 1930's and French in origin. The white

Category

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

Materials

Brass

1930s Art Deco Chrome Clock
1930s Art Deco Chrome Clock

1930s Art Deco Chrome Clock

Located in Devon, England

There's no makers name but we sourced this clock in France on one of our trips so we think it's

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

1930s Art Deco French Alarm Bedside Clock by Dep
1930s Art Deco French Alarm Bedside Clock by Dep

1930s Art Deco French Alarm Bedside Clock by Dep

By DEP

Located in Devon, England

Fabulous 1930s Art Deco French alarm bedside clock by Dep. Really cute size, please see dimensions

Category

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

Materials

Marble, Brass

Period French Art Deco Glass & Metal Clock by Sabino
Period French Art Deco Glass & Metal Clock by Sabino

Period French Art Deco Glass & Metal Clock by Sabino

Located in Hudson, NY

This fine period French clock was manufactured by the Sabino firm most likely before 1935. It

Category

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

Materials

Brass

Art Deco 8 Day Chrome & Marble Clock, French, C1930
Art Deco 8 Day Chrome & Marble Clock, French, C1930

Art Deco 8 Day Chrome & Marble Clock, French, C1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this stylish Art Deco 8 Day Chrome & Marble clock, in great condition and

Category

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

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Metal, Chrome

Original French Art Deco Table Clock in Briar Root, 1930s
Original French Art Deco Table Clock in Briar Root, 1930s

Original French Art Deco Table Clock in Briar Root, 1930s

Located in Milan, IT

Amazing original French Art Deco table clock in Briar Root, 1930. It works very well.

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood

Early Herman Miller Art Deco Mahogany Mantel Clock, Circa 1930s
Early Herman Miller Art Deco Mahogany Mantel Clock, Circa 1930s

Early Herman Miller Art Deco Mahogany Mantel Clock, Circa 1930s

By Herman Miller

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous and rare Art Deco period mahogany mantel clock Produced by ATO for Herman Miller

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Clock of Geometric Design by ATO / Leon Hatot
Art Deco Clock of Geometric Design by ATO / Leon Hatot

Art Deco Clock of Geometric Design by ATO / Leon Hatot

By Léon Hatot

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

An Art Deco Clock, circa 1925 of footed rectangular form with graduated sloping sides, in two

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large Modernist 1930s Art Deco Bakelite and Glass ATO Clock
Large Modernist 1930s Art Deco Bakelite and Glass ATO Clock

Large Modernist 1930s Art Deco Bakelite and Glass ATO Clock

By Léon Hatot

Located in Devon, England

One of the more rare Art Deco clocks is this wonderfully stylish and totally authentic 1930s Art

Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

1930s Art Deco Chrome Miniature Clock
1930s Art Deco Chrome Miniature Clock

1930s Art Deco Chrome Miniature Clock

Located in Devon, England

Classic Art Deco geometric skyscraper shape and stylised Art Deco numerals. The clock face is marked to

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Cartier Art Deco Style Travel Clock
Cartier Art Deco Style Travel Clock

Cartier Art Deco Style Travel Clock

By Cartier

Located in Norwich, GB

C A R T I E R A polished brass dome top Cartier travel clock with ‘Art Deco’ style red

Category

Vintage 1970s French Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco 1930s JAZ Bakelite Clock
Art Deco 1930s JAZ Bakelite Clock

Art Deco 1930s JAZ Bakelite Clock

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

1930s Art Deco bakelite clock by JAZ, a French clock maker. Lovely design and unusual stepped top

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "French Art Deco Clock", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

French Art Deco Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French art deco clock for your home. Each French art deco clock for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, glass and stone. If you’re shopping for a French art deco clock, we have 507 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the French art deco clock you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right French art deco clock, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. JAZ, René Lalique and Bayard each produced at least one beautiful French art deco clock that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Art Deco Clock?

Prices for a French art deco clock start at $250 and top out at $155,000 with the average selling for $1,463.

A Close Look at Art Deco Furniture

Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.” 

ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
  • Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
  • Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
  • Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory

ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.

Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.

The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)

Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.

From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.

The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.

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.