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Art Deco Table Clock
Art Deco Table Clock

Art Deco Table Clock

Located in Toronto, ON

Enameled brass and marble table clock typical of the 20's period.

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Enamel

Art Deco Bronze Clock
Art Deco Bronze Clock

Art Deco Bronze Clock

Located in Charleston, SC

Gilt Bronze Radial Shaped Mantle Clock Decorated with Floral and Foliate Repousse Ornamentation and Circular Dial with Snake Head and Tail Hands Resting on Stepped Base on Bun Feet w...

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Early 20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Demilune Clock or Trinket Box
Art Deco Demilune Clock or Trinket Box

Art Deco Demilune Clock or Trinket Box

Located in London, GB

A fabulous and unusual Art Deco demilune mantel or desk clock, the heavy nickeled bronze mechanical movement clock with angular top handle, with wide, stylized Art Deco clock face an...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Gilt Clock Garniture Set Signed Limousin
French Art Deco Gilt Clock Garniture Set Signed Limousin

French Art Deco Gilt Clock Garniture Set Signed Limousin

By Limousin

Located in Hialeah, FL

French art deco gilt metal clock garniture set, spectacular 3 piece set on marble base.

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Metal

Art Deco French Bronze 8 Day Clock by Just
Art Deco French Bronze 8 Day Clock by Just

Art Deco French Bronze 8 Day Clock by Just

Located in Chicago, IL

This is an unusual and handsome Art Deco Bronze wind up clock. It has a suede face with embossed gold leafed stars. The hands of the clock come out of a center medallion depicting ...

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

F MARTIN French Art Deco Table or Mantel Clock
F MARTIN French Art Deco Table or Mantel Clock

F MARTIN French Art Deco Table or Mantel Clock

Located in Coral Gables, FL

What a fantastic clock! This French art deco table or mantel clock is from the 1930’s.

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20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Stainless Steel

Unique French Art Deco Sculpture Clock by Alexandre Ouline
Unique French Art Deco Sculpture Clock by Alexandre Ouline

Unique French Art Deco Sculpture Clock by Alexandre Ouline

By Alexandre Ouline

Located in Oakland, CA

This is an outstanding sculpture which captures so many great elements of high Art Deco design. All original condition. These unusual veneered marble bases and works of art on the...

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Marble

Antique French Art Deco Marble Mantle Mantel Clock Bird
Antique French Art Deco Marble Mantle Mantel Clock Bird

Antique French Art Deco Marble Mantle Mantel Clock Bird

Located in Newberry, SC

Item #: 11-448-0 Antique French Art Deco Marble Mantle Mantel Clock Bird Comment: Great Art Deco Styling makes this one for your collection!

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Early 20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

Monumental Art Deco Mantle Clock
Monumental Art Deco Mantle Clock

Monumental Art Deco Mantle Clock

Located in London, GB

Art Deco clock with lamp garnitures. Awesome large Art Deco clock, with bronze swallow and globe garnitures on stepped base.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Buren Art Deco Modernist Clock
Buren Art Deco Modernist Clock

Buren Art Deco Modernist Clock

By Buren

Located in Oakland, CA

Outstanding Art Deco clock, fully serviced.Swiss 8 day clock by Buren, this is a really stylish and high quality clock and it's in superb original condition . Great dial with raised...

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Chrome

French Art Deco 3 Piece Mantel Clock Set w/ Japy Freres Movement
French Art Deco 3 Piece Mantel Clock Set w/ Japy Freres Movement

French Art Deco 3 Piece Mantel Clock Set w/ Japy Freres Movement

By Japy Frères

Located in Long Beach, CA

French Art Deco 3 Piece Mantel Clock Set w/ Japy Freres Movement.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble

Antique French Art Deco Marble Mantle Mantel Clock Bird
Antique French Art Deco Marble Mantle Mantel Clock Bird

Antique French Art Deco Marble Mantle Mantel Clock Bird

Located in Newberry, SC

Product Details Item #: 11-705-0 Dimensions (inches): Clock 9.25H x 16.50W x 3.75D ; Garniture (Qty 2) 5H x 4.75W x 2.50D Comment: Great Art Deco styling an...

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Early 20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

Red Tortoiseshell Art Deco Clock
Red Tortoiseshell Art Deco Clock

Red Tortoiseshell Art Deco Clock

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Art Deco dome top red tortoiseshell Clock with Ivory edging and stands on four Ivory feet. The clock has an eight day movement, recently been serviced and keeps very good time. ...

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Art Deco Marble and Bronze Mantle Clock
Art Deco Marble and Bronze Mantle Clock

Art Deco Marble and Bronze Mantle Clock

Located in New York, NY

The rectangular veined marble case, mounted with gilt bronze and gilt and black clock face.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock

Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock

Located in Long Island City, NY

An Art Deco period mantle clock having a nickel plated body and a rouge griotte marble face set with metal numerals. Original, rear accessed time only 8 day watch movement. Including...

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Nickel, Metal

Hand Made "Drop Dead"  French Uti Art Deco Clock
Hand Made "Drop Dead"  French Uti Art Deco Clock

Hand Made "Drop Dead" French Uti Art Deco Clock

Located in Oakland, CA

A fabulous French deco clock by UTI Paris, I really think this is something special! Maybe it was made for a salon or exhibition as every piece of the clock is hand made and all piec...

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Metal

French Art Deco Bronze and Marble Clock with Dragonfly
French Art Deco Bronze and Marble Clock with Dragonfly

French Art Deco Bronze and Marble Clock with Dragonfly

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Fantastic Art Deco clock, in multi-color marble, with gilt bronze floral swage, dragonfly and bun feet.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco French Chrome Desk Clock
Art Deco French Chrome Desk Clock

Art Deco French Chrome Desk Clock

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco French clock with bright chrome outer and satin chrome face, sky blue rim with chrome batons for 5 minute increments, double baton for Noon, and aluminous hands and small il...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Spectacular French Art Deco Modernist Pendulum Clock
Spectacular French Art Deco Modernist Pendulum Clock

Spectacular French Art Deco Modernist Pendulum Clock

Located in Oakland, CA

This is a substantial piece, stands tall and would look great on your mantle, buffet or Art Deco archway. Measurements: 15.5" T x 15.5" W x 5.5" D

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Vintage 1930s French Wall Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Exquisite French Art Deco Silver Plated Miniature Mechanical Carriage Clock
Exquisite French Art Deco Silver Plated Miniature Mechanical Carriage Clock

Exquisite French Art Deco Silver Plated Miniature Mechanical Carriage Clock

Located in Port Hope, ON

This tiny perfect little French Art Deco silver plated mechanical carriage clock features a brilliantly designed and intricate case with all its original bevelled glass panels.

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Glass

French Art Deco 3 Piece Marble Clock Garniture Set
French Art Deco 3 Piece Marble Clock Garniture Set

French Art Deco 3 Piece Marble Clock Garniture Set

Located in Hialeah, FL

French Art Deco 3 Piece Clock Garniture, various colors of marble, spelter figure, excellent working order.

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Vintage 1930s Clocks

Materials

Stone, Metal

Art Deco French Clock of Marble and Mother-of-Pearl
Art Deco French Clock of Marble and Mother-of-Pearl

Art Deco French Clock of Marble and Mother-of-Pearl

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco clock of finely grained rose pink and white alabaster and marble, with an open face in mother-of-pearl with red stained Arabic nouveau numerals.

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

1920's French Art Deco Bronze and Marble Clock
1920's French Art Deco Bronze and Marble Clock

1920's French Art Deco Bronze and Marble Clock

Located in Fairfax, VA

Very elegant art deco Three color marble and bronze clock circa 1920's in beautiful working condition. This clock has been professionally cleaned and serviced.

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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Large French Art Deco Bronzed Spelter and Marble Mantel Clock
Large French Art Deco Bronzed Spelter and Marble Mantel Clock

Large French Art Deco Bronzed Spelter and Marble Mantel Clock

Located in Heathfield, East Sussex

A truly beautiful French Art Deco Mantel Clock. Having a classic kite shape clock with Deco style clock face signed Divay Alencon.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Spelter

An Art Deco Tall Case Clock
An Art Deco Tall Case Clock

An Art Deco Tall Case Clock

Located in New York, NY

An Art Deco tall case clock Walnut case with beveled glass door and Westminster chime France, c.1930

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Art Deco Mantel Clock and Cassolettes
Art Deco Mantel Clock and Cassolettes

Art Deco Mantel Clock and Cassolettes

Located in Seattle, WA

French Art Deco mantel clock and cassolettes.

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Early 20th Century French Clocks

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Desk Clock
Art Deco Silvered Bronze Desk Clock

Art Deco Silvered Bronze Desk Clock

Located in Vancouver, BC

Silvered bronze Art Deco desk clock having side thermometers and central barometer below a stylized deco clock dial; French, retailed by Freccero, Montevideo, Uruguay.

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Art Deco  French clock silver on bronze by C. Terras
Art Deco  French clock silver on bronze by C. Terras

Art Deco French clock silver on bronze by C. Terras

Located in Oakland, CA

Excellent and rare model C.Terras silvered bronze Art Deco clock, unsigned but I've had this model in the past with a signature and it's obviously Terras's work . Has been fully rest...

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Metal, Silver

Glass Art Deco clock by ATO.

Glass Art Deco clock by ATO.

Located in London, GB

An unusual and very stylish Art Deco clock by ATO, the main mechanism encased in a square glass ‘dome’, the entire piece on a stepped plinth, with adjustment knobs, the clock with bl...

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Enamel and Marble Clock
Art Deco Enamel and Marble Clock

Art Deco Enamel and Marble Clock

Located in New York, NY

Impressive Art Deco Key Wind 8 day clock with highly stylised enamel face on stepped up marble base.

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Enamel

A Striking French Art Deco Table Clock of Bronze and Marble and Onyx
A Striking French Art Deco Table Clock of Bronze and Marble and Onyx

A Striking French Art Deco Table Clock of Bronze and Marble and Onyx

Located in San Francisco, CA

Offering a beautifully designed French table clock which, thanks to the wonder of quartz movement, will always tell perfect time and never need adjusting; just change the battery onc...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Brass

Large French Art Deco Bayard Tri-Colour Metal Mechanical Eight-Day Mantel Clock
Large French Art Deco Bayard Tri-Colour Metal Mechanical Eight-Day Mantel Clock

Large French Art Deco Bayard Tri-Colour Metal Mechanical Eight-Day Mantel Clock

By Bayard

Located in Port Hope, ON

This amazing large French Art Deco tri-colour metal, mechanical 8-day mantle clock is mounted on a disc of black marble.The piece is all original and the high quality movement is run...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Chrome, Copper

Art Deco Shagreen Clock
Art Deco Shagreen Clock

Art Deco Shagreen Clock

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Art Deco shagreen mantel clock with french eight day movement.

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20th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Shagreen

Stunning Art Deco Streamline Modernist Clock
Stunning Art Deco Streamline Modernist Clock

Stunning Art Deco Streamline Modernist Clock

Located in Oakland, CA

Extremely rare modernist European clock. I beautiful object with visual balance. All metal parts are polished aluminum and are all in perfect condition with no damages or repairs, d...

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco French Desk Clock by Jaz
Art Deco French Desk Clock by Jaz

Art Deco French Desk Clock by Jaz

By Jaz

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco Desk Clock, Eight Day mechanism with alarm, in Chrome and Palissandre Wood, by Jaz, France.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco French Travelling or Desk Clock
Art Deco French Travelling or Desk Clock

Art Deco French Travelling or Desk Clock

By Jaz

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco JAZ travel clock in Chinoiserie pattern, sitting on small bronze bun feet; the outer doors decorated in an Asian pattern with many coloured enamel highlights.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Wall Clock from the Arms and Cycles Factory
French Art Deco Wall Clock from the Arms and Cycles Factory

French Art Deco Wall Clock from the Arms and Cycles Factory

Located in Raalte, NL

Old French metal Art Deco wall clock made by the firm Manufacture Française d'armes and the Cycles Saint Etienne including key, in a reasonable and running condition.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Art Deco ‘Skeleton’ mantle clock by ATO

Art Deco ‘Skeleton’ mantle clock by ATO

Located in London, GB

A monumental glass and chrome Art Deco ‘Skeleton’ mantle clock by ATO, French circa 1925, with Art Deco numerals and hands, with distinctive ‘bowl’ to each end and battery-run clock ...

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Early 20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco clock by Mappin And Webb.

Art Deco clock by Mappin And Webb.

By Mappin & Webb

Located in London, GB

A stylish Art Deco clock, in a stylised ‘H’ form, the chrome plated frame containing a border of green onyx, the rectangular clock face with classic Art Deco numerals, the back featu...

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Early 20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Onyx

Moulded glass Art Deco clock by ATO.
Moulded glass Art Deco clock by ATO.

Moulded glass Art Deco clock by ATO.

By Léon Hatot, ATO

Located in London, GB

A small moulded glass Art Deco clock by ATO with silver plated hands and black painted numerals.

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Glass

Tiny Perfect French Art Deco or Machine Age Chrome Mechanical Alarm Clock with Lucite Accents
Tiny Perfect French Art Deco or Machine Age Chrome Mechanical Alarm Clock with Lucite Accents

Tiny Perfect French Art Deco or Machine Age Chrome Mechanical Alarm Clock with Lucite Accents

By DEP

Located in Port Hope, ON

It bears the trademark of the French manufacturer 'Dep', producers of some of the best Art Deco designed clocks of the period between the two World Wars.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Chrome, Aluminum

Art Deco Clock with Figurine, circa 1920
Art Deco Clock with Figurine, circa 1920

Art Deco Clock with Figurine, circa 1920

Located in Paddock Wood, Kent

Art Deco clock with figurine, circa 1920 This marble based clock was produced in Paris in the early 1920s the movement is by F Martin Pais, circa 1900 the figurine is bronze-plated ...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Bakelite Art Deco Mantel Clock by JAZ

Bakelite Art Deco Mantel Clock by JAZ

By Jaz

Located in London, GB

An incredibly stylish Bakelite mantel clock by the French firm JAZ, bearing all of the elements of Classic Art Deco, the face with Modernist numerals within a chrome surround, with ‘...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Rare French Art Deco Tri-Colour Wood Mechanical Wall Clock by JAZ.
Rare French Art Deco Tri-Colour Wood Mechanical Wall Clock by JAZ.

Rare French Art Deco Tri-Colour Wood Mechanical Wall Clock by JAZ.

Located in Port Hope, ON

This beautifully designed French Art Deco mechanical wall clock features a blonde face with an extremely fine set of exquisitely formed graphic numerals in black stain raised above it.

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Rare Glass Art Deco Clock by ATO

Rare Glass Art Deco Clock by ATO

By ATO

Located in London, GB

A moulded glass Art Deco mantel clock by the French company ATO, of unusual semi-circular form.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Very unusual Marti art deco copper clock
Very unusual Marti art deco copper clock

Very unusual Marti art deco copper clock

Located in Oakland, CA

When you think you've seen them all, then something new comes along that amazes you. What a wonderful and very rare clock. Manufactured by "Marti" high quality 8 day movement. Most ...

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Metal

Parisian Art Deco Mantel Clock and Bookends
Parisian Art Deco Mantel Clock and Bookends

Parisian Art Deco Mantel Clock and Bookends

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Rose and green marble mantel clock and pair of bookends from Paris, circa 1920.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Art Deco Cubist French Clock with Cats, Attributed to Georges Lavrov / Lavroff
Art Deco Cubist French Clock with Cats, Attributed to Georges Lavrov / Lavroff

Art Deco Cubist French Clock with Cats, Attributed to Georges Lavrov / Lavroff

By Georges Lavroff

Located in Barjols, FR

A stunning art deco clock with silver plated bronze cats watching at birds on a marble structure.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Machine Age Jaeger-LeCoultre Clock
Art Deco Machine Age Jaeger-LeCoultre Clock

Art Deco Machine Age Jaeger-LeCoultre Clock

Located in Oakland, CA

Nice Outer frame and foot, made from black anodized aluminum, has faded over the years and as the light catches it has a beautiful dark bronze color, in perfect condition with no dam...

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French Clocks

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Jaeger LeCoultre 8 day clock
Art Deco Jaeger LeCoultre 8 day clock

Art Deco Jaeger LeCoultre 8 day clock

Located in Oakland, CA

Case and feet have been turned from a solid piece of burr Amboyna and look absolutely stunning, in super condition throughout with no damages or repairs. Silver plated stepped bronz...

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Metal

Antique Art Deco Marble Mantle Mantel Clock Roses
Antique Art Deco Marble Mantle Mantel Clock Roses

Antique Art Deco Marble Mantle Mantel Clock Roses

Located in Newberry, SC

A massive three-piece French Art Deco Mantle Clock in grey and pumpkin marble with a stylized brass floral motif

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Early 20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Marble

Stunning Jaz Art Deco Green Glass Brass Clock
Stunning Jaz Art Deco Green Glass Brass Clock

Stunning Jaz Art Deco Green Glass Brass Clock

By Jaz

Located in Oakland, CA

Just finished the restoration on this wonderful green glass Art Deco Jaz clock. This one has a great modernist point of view. The case has a nice weight of satin nickel, green glass ...

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Modernist Clock with Matching Garniture Set
Art Deco Modernist Clock with Matching Garniture Set

Art Deco Modernist Clock with Matching Garniture Set

Located in Brighton, GB

Fabulous Art Deco marble clock with white metal stork and matching marble garnitures. Converted to battery power so keeps perfect time and does not need to be wound.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Fabulous Doxa Art Deco Clock!  A real looker
Fabulous Doxa Art Deco Clock!  A real looker

Fabulous Doxa Art Deco Clock! A real looker

Located in Oakland, CA

A fantastic quality 1930's Art Deco clock made by Doxa,, all chrome in perfect original condition, amazing stylized deco numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9 and batons acid etched on the blu...

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Art Deco French Travelling or Desk Clock by JAZ
Art Deco French Travelling or Desk Clock by JAZ

Art Deco French Travelling or Desk Clock by JAZ

By Jaz

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco, gilt clock on bronze, by "JAZ", with a “bird” above, being trademark for JAZ and Reveil, Paris, to above six on clock face, and “made in Paris”, below the 6.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Art Deco French Bedside or Desk Clock by JAZ
Art Deco French Bedside or Desk Clock by JAZ

Art Deco French Bedside or Desk Clock by JAZ

By Jaz

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco French clock by Jazz. All in excellent condition, keeping good time and with a soft aged patina achieved from age.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

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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.