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Antique French Fireplace Clock from circa 1840 with Gilding
Antique French Fireplace Clock from circa 1840 with Gilding

Antique French Fireplace Clock from circa 1840 with Gilding

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique French fireplace clock from circa 1840 with gilding. The clock is in great antique

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Antique 1840s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

French Fireplace Table Clock in Mahogany from the 1840s
French Fireplace Table Clock in Mahogany from the 1840s

French Fireplace Table Clock in Mahogany from the 1840s

Located in Lejre, DK

French fireplace table clock in mahogany from the 1840s. The clock is in great antique condition.   

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Antique 1840s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Huge French Mirror Mantle Clock on Solid Marble Base
Huge French Mirror Mantle Clock on Solid Marble Base

Huge French Mirror Mantle Clock on Solid Marble Base

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this fabulously glam, 1930s Art Deco clock of large proportions. A great

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Cartier Colisee Art Deco Travel Desk Clock 24-Karat Gold-Plated
Cartier Colisee Art Deco Travel Desk Clock 24-Karat Gold-Plated

Cartier Colisee Art Deco Travel Desk Clock 24-Karat Gold-Plated

By Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Cartier 24-karat gold-plated Art Deco travel quartz desk clock with alarm. Cartier 24-karat

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate

Rare Oralux Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Table Clock for Blind People
Rare Oralux Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Table Clock for Blind People

Rare Oralux Art Deco Machine Age Chrome Table Clock for Blind People

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rare French Art Deco Machine Age chrome desk clock for blind people. Classic Art Deco geometric

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Cartier Art Deco Travel Quartz 24-Karat Gold-Plated Desk Clock Vintage
Cartier Art Deco Travel Quartz 24-Karat Gold-Plated Desk Clock Vintage

Cartier Art Deco Travel Quartz 24-Karat Gold-Plated Desk Clock Vintage

By Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Cartier 24-karat gold-plated Art Deco travel quartz desk clock with alarm. Cartier 24

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20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Rare Art Deco Bulle Glass Clock, Signed  P.M.Favre, 1930s
Rare Art Deco Bulle Glass Clock, Signed  P.M.Favre, 1930s

Rare Art Deco Bulle Glass Clock, Signed P.M.Favre, 1930s

By P.M. Favre

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this wonderful modernist Bulle clock by P.M.Favre. The frosted glass case

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

1930s Art Deco Green Mirror and Chrome Clock with 8 Day Movement
1930s Art Deco Green Mirror and Chrome Clock with 8 Day Movement

1930s Art Deco Green Mirror and Chrome Clock with 8 Day Movement

Located in Devon, England

stylish 1930s French green mirror clock which has an 8 Day movement. Ideal size for modern use, mantel or

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

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Style Cartier Table, Desk Traveling Clock in Original Mint Leather Box
Art Deco Style Cartier Table, Desk Traveling Clock in Original Mint Leather Box

Art Deco Style Cartier Table, Desk Traveling Clock in Original Mint Leather Box

By Cartier

Located in Lisse, NL

Stunning design and top quality, Swiss made traveling clock by Cartier. This Art Deco style

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Original 1948 Baccarat Crystal Sun Clock
Original 1948 Baccarat Crystal Sun Clock

Original 1948 Baccarat Crystal Sun Clock

By Baccarat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Clock. A solid crystal sunburst, whose rays transport us to a place of magic. Designed in 1948 and

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Iron, Brass, Metal

Small Early 1900's French Faux Tortoiseshell Table Clock
Small Early 1900's French Faux Tortoiseshell Table Clock

Small Early 1900's French Faux Tortoiseshell Table Clock

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Decorative Faux Tortoiseshell Arched Table Clock, Early 1900's France. Charming Small Table Clock

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Metal

Jaeger-LeCoultre Art Deco Barometer
Jaeger-LeCoultre Art Deco Barometer

Jaeger-LeCoultre Art Deco Barometer

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Jaeger-LeCoultre Art Deco Barometer Circa 1950 Origin France rare combination of this piece jaeguer

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Cartier Deco Solid Gold Ados Travel Clock with Original Box, Morgan Provenance
Cartier Deco Solid Gold Ados Travel Clock with Original Box, Morgan Provenance

Cartier Deco Solid Gold Ados Travel Clock with Original Box, Morgan Provenance

By Cartier

Located in Asheville, NC

Paris, circa 1935, polished gold folding case signed "Cartier 14K" with original Le Coultre fifteen jewel unadjusted movement, arabic luminescent printed numerals, printed black oute...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Gold

FAUVETY PARIS 1925 Art Deco French Enameled Travel-Purse Watch In .900 Sterling
FAUVETY PARIS 1925 Art Deco French Enameled Travel-Purse Watch In .900 Sterling

FAUVETY PARIS 1925 Art Deco French Enameled Travel-Purse Watch In .900 Sterling

By La Fauvette

Located in Miami, FL

created during the art deco period in Paris France, back in the 1925. This pocket-purse watch has been

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Steel, Silver, Enamel

Cartier Prism Mystery Clock
Cartier Prism Mystery Clock

Cartier Prism Mystery Clock

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

“prism” clock. Crafted in a sleek Art Deco style with simulated lapis lazuli accents, this silver-plated

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20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Quartz, Silver Plate

Cartier Prism Mystery Clock
Cartier Prism Mystery Clock

Cartier Prism Mystery Clock

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

stylish artistry. Crafted in a sleek Art Deco style with lapis lazuli accents, this prism clock is silver

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20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Quartz

Cartier Tank Desk Clock Two-Tone Gold and Steel
Cartier Tank Desk Clock Two-Tone Gold and Steel

Cartier Tank Desk Clock Two-Tone Gold and Steel

By Must De Cartier, Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Cartier Santos 24-karat gold-plated and steel Art Deco travel quartz desk clock with alarm. Les

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver

CARTIER 1935 Art Deco Lady Concealed Watch Purse Tools In 14Kt Yellow Gold
CARTIER 1935 Art Deco Lady Concealed Watch Purse Tools In 14Kt Yellow Gold

CARTIER 1935 Art Deco Lady Concealed Watch Purse Tools In 14Kt Yellow Gold

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

has been designed with elegant art deco rectangular patterns in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Gold

A Cartier Gold Circular Travel Clock With Cartier Red Box
A Cartier Gold Circular Travel Clock With Cartier Red Box

A Cartier Gold Circular Travel Clock With Cartier Red Box

By Cartier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

with timeless design. Clock Is Made in France. Clock dimensions Height 9cm Width 7.5cm Depth on

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20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

1931 René Lalique, Clock Pierrots Clear Glass with Mechanical Movement
1931 René Lalique, Clock Pierrots Clear Glass with Mechanical Movement

1931 René Lalique, Clock Pierrots Clear Glass with Mechanical Movement

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

Clock "Pierrots" made in clear glass with grey patina by René Lalique in 1931. Original mechanical

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass

Didisheim Goldschmidt & Fils Painted Table Clock "Le Palais De Justice" C. 1930
Didisheim Goldschmidt & Fils Painted Table Clock "Le Palais De Justice" C. 1930

Didisheim Goldschmidt & Fils Painted Table Clock "Le Palais De Justice" C. 1930

Located in Atlanta, GA

de Justice”, set behind a figural landscape - this clock blends functionality with fine art

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Enamel

Cartier Paris Accordion Clock with Date and White Roman Numeral Dial Circa 1980
Cartier Paris Accordion Clock with Date and White Roman Numeral Dial Circa 1980

Cartier Paris Accordion Clock with Date and White Roman Numeral Dial Circa 1980

By Cartier, Must De Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

burlwood brown enamel Art Deco quartz movement, gold tone base metal. Les Must de Cartier oval accordion

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

A Cartier Oval Gold Enamel 8-Day Mechanical Movement Alarm Desk Clock
A Cartier Oval Gold Enamel 8-Day Mechanical Movement Alarm Desk Clock

A Cartier Oval Gold Enamel 8-Day Mechanical Movement Alarm Desk Clock

By Cartier

Located in Reading, Berkshire

An Elegant Cartier Gold & Blue Circular 8-Day Mechanical Movement Oval Desk Clock of Gilt Metal and

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20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

1930s Hermès 'Ermeto' Eight-Day Alarm Travel Desk Clock Produced by Movado
1930s Hermès 'Ermeto' Eight-Day Alarm Travel Desk Clock Produced by Movado

1930s Hermès 'Ermeto' Eight-Day Alarm Travel Desk Clock Produced by Movado

By Hermès, Movado

Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire

-hour, or half-hour simply by pressing the button at the base of the winder. The clock caries the serial

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Hermes Luxury Vintage Stirrup  Polo / Equestrian Trophy, France, 1940s
Hermes Luxury Vintage Stirrup  Polo / Equestrian Trophy, France, 1940s

Hermes Luxury Vintage Stirrup Polo / Equestrian Trophy, France, 1940s

By Hermès

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Hermes Luxury Vintage Stirrup Polo / Equestrian Trophy, France, 1940s. Equestrian / Polo / Racing

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

Materials

Metal

Original 1930s Art Deco French Lamp and Clock
Original 1930s Art Deco French Lamp and Clock

Original 1930s Art Deco French Lamp and Clock

Located in Devon, England

at. To that end for your consideration is this very stylish Art Deco table lamp with integral clock

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Chrome

French Art Deco Panther Sculpture and Clock, circa 1930
French Art Deco Panther Sculpture and Clock, circa 1930

French Art Deco Panther Sculpture and Clock, circa 1930

Located in Miami, FL

A beautiful French Art Deco enameled terracotta or possibly spelter panther sculpture and clock

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20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Terracotta

French Art Deco Black Marble Clock and Pen Desk Set
French Art Deco Black Marble Clock and Pen Desk Set

French Art Deco Black Marble Clock and Pen Desk Set

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and substantial French Art Deco black marble clock and pen desk set, circa 1920s -1930s

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Desk Sets

Materials

Marble

Impressive Art Deco Bronze Sculpture and Textured Glass Clock
Impressive Art Deco Bronze Sculpture and Textured Glass Clock

Impressive Art Deco Bronze Sculpture and Textured Glass Clock

Located in New York, NY

A monumental French Art Deco bronze sculpture depicting a male figure supporting a textured

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Bronze

Cartier Colisee Art Deco Travel Desk Clock 24-Karat Gold-Plated
Cartier Colisee Art Deco Travel Desk Clock 24-Karat Gold-Plated

Cartier Colisee Art Deco Travel Desk Clock 24-Karat Gold-Plated

By Must De Cartier, Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Cartier 24-karat gold-plated Art Deco travel quartz desk clock with alarm. Cartier 24

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20th Century French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Gold

Vintage French Dunlop Électrique Brillé Advertising Clock, circa 1930
Vintage French Dunlop Électrique Brillé Advertising Clock, circa 1930

Vintage French Dunlop Électrique Brillé Advertising Clock, circa 1930

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Vintage French Dunlop Électrique Brillé advertising clock, circa 1930. An electric wall clock that

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

Cartier Tank Desk Clock Two-Tone Gold and Steel
Cartier Tank Desk Clock Two-Tone Gold and Steel

Cartier Tank Desk Clock Two-Tone Gold and Steel

By Cartier

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

and steel and measures 3 3/4" x 2 7/8" and 1" thick. Art Deco desk clock, original in original Cartier

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Gold Plate, Steel

Rare Bronze Clock by Albert Cheuret, France circa 1925
Rare Bronze Clock by Albert Cheuret, France circa 1925

Rare Bronze Clock by Albert Cheuret, France circa 1925

By Albert Cheuret

Located in Encino, CA

Albert CHEURET ( 1884 - 1966 ) Extremely rare green patinated Bronze Clock, circa 1925

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Bronze

Jean E. Puiforcat, Art Deco Desk Clock, Marble & Nickel Plate, France, c. 1930
Jean E. Puiforcat, Art Deco Desk Clock, Marble & Nickel Plate, France, c. 1930

Jean E. Puiforcat, Art Deco Desk Clock, Marble & Nickel Plate, France, c. 1930

By Jean Puiforcat

Located in New York, NY

With this elegant Art Deco desk clock the eminent French designer Jean E. Puiforcat created a

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Nickel

French 1930s Mirrored Sunburst Clock
French 1930s Mirrored Sunburst Clock

French 1930s Mirrored Sunburst Clock

By Maison Baguès

Located in New York, NY

This stylish 1930s sunburst mirrored clock with a mirrored dial was in the Chicago townhouse of Mr

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Sunburst Mirrors

Materials

Mixed Metal

Very Rare 1925 Art Deco Clock by Albert CHEURET
Very Rare 1925 Art Deco Clock by Albert CHEURET

Very Rare 1925 Art Deco Clock by Albert CHEURET

Located in Encino, CA

Albert CHEURET ( 1884 - 1966 ) Green patinated Bronze Clock Albert Cheuret

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Early 20th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Clock Garniture Set
French Art Deco Clock Garniture Set

French Art Deco Clock Garniture Set

Located in Hialeah, FL

French Art Deco Clock Garniture Set, Side Lamps, Art Glass.

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Vintage 1940s French Clocks

Materials

Wood, Glass

Palatial French Art Deco Clock Garniture Set
Palatial French Art Deco Clock Garniture Set

Palatial French Art Deco Clock Garniture Set

Located in Hialeah, FL

Huge French Art Deco Clock Garniture Set, Rouge and Verde Marble, Patinated Metal Female Figures

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Stone, Metal

Huge French Art Deco Clock Garniture Set - Birds
Huge French Art Deco Clock Garniture Set - Birds

Huge French Art Deco Clock Garniture Set - Birds

Located in Hialeah, FL

Huge French Art Deco Clock Garniture Set, Patinated Metal Birds atop Clock on White Onyx and Marble

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Vintage 1940s French Clocks

Materials

Stone, Metal

French Art Deco Clock Sculpture Group Lady with Deer
French Art Deco Clock Sculpture Group Lady with Deer

French Art Deco Clock Sculpture Group Lady with Deer

Located in Hialeah, FL

A Patinated metal French Art Deco Clock Sculpture Group of a Deco Lady with a Deer, Pair of

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Stone, Metal

Large French Art Deco Clock "Deco Girls", circa 1940s
Large French Art Deco Clock "Deco Girls", circa 1940s

Large French Art Deco Clock "Deco Girls", circa 1940s

Located in Hialeah, FL

Large French Art Deco Clock Sculpture Group "Deco Girls", circa 1940s. Spelter figures around an

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Classic French Art Deco clock with garnitures 1925
Classic French Art Deco clock with garnitures 1925

Classic French Art Deco clock with garnitures 1925

Located in Oakland, CA

A wonderful French Art Deco clock. Can't decide what I like more, the clock or the stylized French

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Early 20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pierrot French Art Deco Clock on Marble Base
Pierrot French Art Deco Clock on Marble Base

Pierrot French Art Deco Clock on Marble Base

Located in Oakland, CA

A classic romantic French Art Deco clock with the iconic lovers Pierrot et Pierrette in a sculpture

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Art Deco clock set
French Art Deco clock set

French Art Deco clock set

Located in Kensington, MD

French period Art Deco three-piece mantle clock set. Clock and tazza-shaped garniture composed of

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20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco Clock Sculpture Group by Uriano
French Art Deco Clock Sculpture Group by Uriano

French Art Deco Clock Sculpture Group by Uriano

By Angela Diliberto Uriano

Located in Hialeah, FL

A French Art Deco Clock Sculpture Group of Woman with Spear and Deer, by Uriano.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Metal

French Art Deco Clock Sculpture Group Lady and Dog
French Art Deco Clock Sculpture Group Lady and Dog

French Art Deco Clock Sculpture Group Lady and Dog

Located in Hialeah, FL

French Art Deco Clock Sculpture Group of Lady and Her dog on Marble Base. Patinated Spelter.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Stone, Metal

French Art Deco Clock By Marti
French Art Deco Clock By Marti

French Art Deco Clock By Marti

Located in Fairfax, VA

ELEGANT ART DECO CLOCK WELL KNOWN CLOCK MAKER MARTI . BLACK MARBLE ON EACH SIDE OF THE CLOCK HAS

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Marble

A French Art Deco Clock with its matching pair of Garnitures
A French Art Deco Clock with its matching pair of Garnitures

A French Art Deco Clock with its matching pair of Garnitures

Located in Lee-On-The-Solent, GB

A Large French Art Deco clock with its pair of matching garnitures. The oval clock face with very

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

French Art Deco Clock / Sculpture/ Garniture "Lion"
French Art Deco Clock / Sculpture/ Garniture "Lion"

French Art Deco Clock / Sculpture/ Garniture "Lion"

By A. Hermann

Located in Hialeah, FL

French art deco marble and spelter sculpture/ garniture of Lion atop Clock, excellent detail and

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Vintage 1940s French Clocks

Materials

Stone, Metal

French Art Deco Clock Sculpture Group Bronze Birds
French Art Deco Clock Sculpture Group Bronze Birds

French Art Deco Clock Sculpture Group Bronze Birds

Located in Hialeah, FL

A French Art Deco Sculpture Group, Bronze Birds atop Clock, Copper Ball Detail, Pair Cassolettes

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Stone, Metal

Attractive French Art Deco Clock by M Secondo
Attractive French Art Deco Clock by M Secondo

Attractive French Art Deco Clock by M Secondo

Located in Pewsey, GB

An attractive French marble Art Deco clock excellent for a mantel piece with two matching sconces

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Fabulous High Quality Unique French Art Deco Clock
Fabulous High Quality Unique French Art Deco Clock

Fabulous High Quality Unique French Art Deco Clock

Located in Oakland, CA

This really is a fabulous Art Deco clock, the like of which I've never seen before and I've had

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Fabulous French Art Deco Clock by C. Terras
Fabulous French Art Deco Clock by C. Terras

Fabulous French Art Deco Clock by C. Terras

Located in Oakland, CA

A very rare and large model C.Terras silvered bronze clock Art Deco clock. Fantastic stepped

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Early 20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Nickel, Bronze

Fabulous French Art Deco Clock Statue by R. Terras
Fabulous French Art Deco Clock Statue by R. Terras

Fabulous French Art Deco Clock Statue by R. Terras

Located in Oakland, CA

A truly magnificent and very rare R. Terras silvered bronze clock, this is by far the rarest model

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

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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.