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Rene lalique opalescent inseparables clock C1926
Rene lalique opalescent inseparables clock C1926

Rene lalique opalescent inseparables clock C1926

By René Lalique

Located in Devon, GB

Rene Lalique opalescent inseparables clock Wonderful iconic clock having two pairs of Budgerigars

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass

Clock Machine Géremie Giraud Porto and Coruña
Clock Machine Géremie Giraud Porto and Coruña

Clock Machine Géremie Giraud Porto and Coruña

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

Clock machine, Géremie Giraud, Porto and Coruña. With a metal structure decorated with rich details

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Lovely French Miniature Brass Carriage Timepiece, circa 1880
Lovely French Miniature Brass Carriage Timepiece, circa 1880

Lovely French Miniature Brass Carriage Timepiece, circa 1880

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A lovely French miniature brass carriage timepiece, circa 1880. 2.8-cm enamel dial with Roman

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Antique 19th Century French Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

'Eternal Story' by Chiparus
'Eternal Story' by Chiparus

'Eternal Story' by Chiparus

Unavailable|$6,162

'Eternal Story' by Chiparus

By Demetre Chiparus

Located in Warlingham, GB

Rare large Art Deco clock set by Demetre Chiparus. Its title is Eternal Story and it is rare as a

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Attractive Miniature French Nickel-Plated Carriage Timepiece, circa 1925
Attractive Miniature French Nickel-Plated Carriage Timepiece, circa 1925

Attractive Miniature French Nickel-Plated Carriage Timepiece, circa 1925

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

An attractive miniature French nickel-plated carriage timepiece, circa 1925. 3.5-cm enamel dial

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20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Retailed French Miniature Gilt Brass Timepiece, by Reed & Son, circa 1880
Retailed French Miniature Gilt Brass Timepiece, by Reed & Son, circa 1880

Retailed French Miniature Gilt Brass Timepiece, by Reed & Son, circa 1880

By Reed & Son

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Retailed French miniature gilt brass timepiece, by Reed & Son, circa 1880. 3.5-cm enamel dial

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20th Century Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Alexander Kéléty Art Deco Mantel Clock
Alexander Kéléty Art Deco Mantel Clock

Alexander Kéléty Art Deco Mantel Clock

By Alexandre Kéléty

Located in Berlin, DE

Art Deco mantel clock in Egyptian style. France, ca. 1925. Bronze cold-painted, onyx, marble base

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20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Bronze

Antique WWI Trench Art Bayonet Sword Shell Shot Metalwork Mantel French Clock
Antique WWI Trench Art Bayonet Sword Shell Shot Metalwork Mantel French Clock

Antique WWI Trench Art Bayonet Sword Shell Shot Metalwork Mantel French Clock

Located in Dorking, Surrey

Original WWI trench art made from stamped French Bayonets dating from 1850, bullets, and "painted

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

René Lalique Clock 'Inseperables Pendulette', circa 1926
René Lalique Clock 'Inseperables Pendulette', circa 1926

René Lalique Clock 'Inseperables Pendulette', circa 1926

By René Lalique

Located in Malvern, Victoria

clock in working order no. 765 designed in 1926 Measures: Height 11 cm, width 11 cm, depth 2 cm

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass

Materials

Art Glass

Art Deco Travel Clock by Europa Clock Company Containing Playing Cards
Art Deco Travel Clock by Europa Clock Company Containing Playing Cards

Art Deco Travel Clock by Europa Clock Company Containing Playing Cards

By Europa Clocks

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Art Deco French travel clock by Europa Clock Company, with an immaculate, original face and single

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

French Art Deco Clock

French Art Deco Clock

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

French Art Deco Clock, "Whippets". Made of marble, onyx and bronze. Manual wind.

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Vintage 1930s Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

French Art Deco Clock

French Art Deco Clock

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

French Art Deco Clock of "Diane of the Hunt". It is manual wind.

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Vintage 1930s Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

French Art Deco Clock
French Art Deco Clock

French Art Deco Clock

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

French Art Deco clock with white, brown, and black marble and onyx. Female figure is made of bronze

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

French Art Deco Clock Marble Mantle Timepiece
French Art Deco Clock Marble Mantle Timepiece

French Art Deco Clock Marble Mantle Timepiece

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Highly collectable French art deco clock Circa 1930 so period art deco Classic symmetrical design

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

French Art Deco Clock Marble Mantle Timepiece
French Art Deco Clock Marble Mantle Timepiece

French Art Deco Clock Marble Mantle Timepiece

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Highly collectable French art deco clock Circa 1930 so period art deco Classic symmetrical design

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

French Art Deco Clock

French Art Deco Clock

Located in Pompano Beach, FL

Black and white marble and onyx with a bronze and ivory female figure, flanked on both sides by a bronze vase.

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

French Art Deco Clock by Japy
French Art Deco Clock by Japy

French Art Deco Clock by Japy

By Japy Frères

Located in Devon, England

Impressive large 1930s Art Deco Bakelite table or mantel clock by the French company Japy. Great

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

Materials

Bakelite

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

Bayard French Art Deco Clock, 1930s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Art Deco table clock by Bayard, France, 1930s. Brass and glass. 8 days movement. Height 6.7

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

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

Bayard French Art Deco Clock, 1930s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Art Deco table clock by Bayard, France, 1930s. Brass and glass. 8 days movement. Height 6.7

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Clock by JAZ
French Art Deco Clock by JAZ

French Art Deco Clock by JAZ

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

Superb 1930s, Art Deco chrome and bakelite clock made by the JAZ company. This clock is in

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

Materials

Chrome

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

French Art Deco Clock Set Garniture Set

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A French Art Deco period three-piece garniture set, the clock with rectangular face and stylised

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

French Art Deco Clock by Bayard, 1930s
French Art Deco Clock by Bayard, 1930s

French Art Deco Clock by Bayard, 1930s

By Bayard

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Art Deco table clock by Bayard, France, 1930s. Brass and glass. 8 days movement. Measures: Height

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mantel French Art Deco Clock Lady Art Nouveau
Mantel French Art Deco Clock Lady Art Nouveau

Mantel French Art Deco Clock Lady Art Nouveau

Located in Sofia, BG

Important marble Art Deco mantel clock from the early 1900. Measurements: Width 34 cm, depth 11 cm

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Marble

Large French Art Deco Bakelite Clock by Jaz, France, 1930s
Large French Art Deco Bakelite Clock by Jaz, France, 1930s

Large French Art Deco Bakelite Clock by Jaz, France, 1930s

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

French Art Deco clock by Jaz, France, 1930s. Bakelite and chrome. 8 days movement. With its key on

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Clock - The Lioness - Antique French Michel Decoux
Art Deco Clock - The Lioness - Antique French Michel Decoux

Art Deco Clock - The Lioness - Antique French Michel Decoux

By Michel Decoux

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A beautiful original French Art Deco clock, circa 1925. It features a beautifully captured figure

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Metal, Chrome

1930s Art Deco French Marble Clock by Langlois
1930s Art Deco French Marble Clock by Langlois

1930s Art Deco French Marble Clock by Langlois

By Langlois Clock

Located in Devon, England

Very striking 1930s Art Deco French clock by Langlois. The case is solid multicoloured marble, the

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

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Art Deco Desk Clock
French Art Deco Desk Clock

French Art Deco Desk Clock

Located in Montreal, QC

Gilt bronze and black slate Art Deco desk clock. Stamped "Angeles Carillon."

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Clocks

Art Deco Cartier Clock
Art Deco Cartier Clock

Art Deco Cartier Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This rare and stylish clock by Cartier is the epitome of Art Deco design. This timepiece is housed

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Early 20th Century French Clocks

French Art Deco Mantle Clock, 1930s
French Art Deco Mantle Clock, 1930s

French Art Deco Mantle Clock, 1930s

Located in Buffalo, NY

French Art Deco mantel clock, 1930s. Beautiful mixed wood and style. Strikes every 15 minutes, in

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

French Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock
French Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock

French Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock

Located in Vienna, AT

French Art Deco marble mantel clock still in original condition the missing glass will be replaced

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Chic Jenot Art Deco Clock
Chic Jenot Art Deco Clock

Chic Jenot Art Deco Clock

Located in Palm Desert, CA

This burnished nickel Art Deco clock looks like it could have come straight out of The Great Gatsby

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Clocks

French Art Deco Marbled Onyx Mantle Clock
French Art Deco Marbled Onyx Mantle Clock

French Art Deco Marbled Onyx Mantle Clock

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

and a mirrored back inset. Brass cased clock face with Art Deco numerals. Origin: French Date

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble

French Art Deco Mantle Clock by Raoul-Eugène Lamourdedieu
French Art Deco Mantle Clock by Raoul-Eugène Lamourdedieu

French Art Deco Mantle Clock by Raoul-Eugène Lamourdedieu

By Raoul Lamourdedieu

Located in Bridgewater, CT

A gilded bronze Art Deco mantel clock by Raoul Eugene Lamourdedieu, (1877-1963), mounted on a

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco Wind-Up Desk Clock
French Art Deco Wind-Up Desk Clock

French Art Deco Wind-Up Desk Clock

Located in Dallas, TX

Fabulous rosewood and ivory clock perfect for desk or vanity table. In good working condition.

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

French Art Deco Pink Marble Mantel Clock
French Art Deco Pink Marble Mantel Clock

French Art Deco Pink Marble Mantel Clock

By Sue et Mare

Located in Atlanta, GA

A stunning 1930s French Art Deco mantel clock in the style of Sue & Mare. The geometric case is

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Art Deco Onyx Clock
Art Deco Onyx Clock

Art Deco Onyx Clock

Located in New York, NY

Circa 1930's French Art Deco onyx clock with garnitures. Available at our showroom at 241 East 60th

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Art Deco Mantel Clock
Art Deco Mantel Clock

Art Deco Mantel Clock

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco mantel clock. Bi-colored onyx with a silvered brass face and detail. Eight day movement.  

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20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx

Limousin French Art Deco Eagle Mantle Clock, 1925
Limousin French Art Deco Eagle Mantle Clock, 1925

Limousin French Art Deco Eagle Mantle Clock, 1925

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Art Deco mantel clock by Limousin, Paris, France, circa 1925. Inscribed on the dial: "Comptoir

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Spelter

Impressive Art Deco Streamlined Exotic Marble Clock
Impressive Art Deco Streamlined Exotic Marble Clock

Impressive Art Deco Streamlined Exotic Marble Clock

Located in New York, NY

This impressive clock is made of two types of exotic marble with a black marble base and streamline

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Clocks

Art Deco Gilt Wood Clock

Art Deco Gilt Wood Clock

Located in Montreal, QC

Interesting gilt wood Art Deco period Wall Clock decorated with palm leaves. Electrical movement.

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Wood

1930s Art Deco French Bakelite Mantle Clock by Jaz
1930s Art Deco French Bakelite Mantle Clock by Jaz

1930s Art Deco French Bakelite Mantle Clock by Jaz

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

This is the daddy of true 1930s Art Deco clocks. Made in France by the very collectible Jaz company

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Cartier Art Deco Jade Clock
Cartier Art Deco Jade Clock

Cartier Art Deco Jade Clock

By Cartier

Located in New Orleans, LA

This stunning Cartier Art Deco clock exhibits an undeniable elegance. Crafted of a plaque of

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20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Jade, Silver

Art Deco French Clock, Reflected Beauty, Fully Overhauled
Art Deco French Clock, Reflected Beauty, Fully Overhauled

Art Deco French Clock, Reflected Beauty, Fully Overhauled

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

Deco French clock featuring a sensuous figure of a young woman contemplating her own reflection. She is

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Wooden Mantel Clock
Art Deco Wooden Mantel Clock

Art Deco Wooden Mantel Clock

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Art Deco wooden mantel clock. The perfect piece for a desk, mantel or living area.

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Art Deco French Bakelite Mantle Clock by JAZ, C1930
Art Deco French Bakelite Mantle Clock by JAZ, C1930

Art Deco French Bakelite Mantle Clock by JAZ, C1930

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

This is the daddy of true 1930's Art Deco clocks. Made in France by the very collectible Jaz

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

French 1930s Art Deco Bakelite Clock
French 1930s Art Deco Bakelite Clock

French 1930s Art Deco Bakelite Clock

By Japy Frères

Located in Devon, England

Impressive 1930s Art Deco Bakelite table or mantel clock. Great geometric bakelite case . As with

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

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Modernist Mantle Clock By Bayard, French , c1940
Art Deco Modernist Mantle Clock By Bayard, French , c1940

Art Deco Modernist Mantle Clock By Bayard, French , c1940

By Bayard

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this rather stylish Art Deco mantle clock by the French clockmakers

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Brass

1930 Art Deco Wall Clock in Parchment, Made in France
1930 Art Deco Wall Clock in Parchment, Made in France

1930 Art Deco Wall Clock in Parchment, Made in France

Located in Milan, IT

1930 Art Deco wall clock in Parchment. Made in France.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Copper Mirrored Clock
Art Deco Copper Mirrored Clock

Art Deco Copper Mirrored Clock

Located in New York, NY

Great stylized design of copper mirror on an ebonized base

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20th Century French Clocks

Art Deco Modernist  Marble Clock
Art Deco Modernist  Marble Clock

Art Deco Modernist Marble Clock

Located in New York, NY

Inlaid exotic marbles.

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20th Century French Clocks

Art Deco Table Clock with Huge Bronze Statue, France
Art Deco Table Clock with Huge Bronze Statue, France

Art Deco Table Clock with Huge Bronze Statue, France

Located in Prato, Tuscany

time, the artist was thus inspired by the principles of Art Deco that exalted the forms and strength of

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Brass, Bronze

Art Deco Gold and Diamond Cartier Desk Clock
Art Deco Gold and Diamond Cartier Desk Clock

Art Deco Gold and Diamond Cartier Desk Clock

By Cartier

Located in Astoria, NY

An Art Deco desk clock by Cartier in 14-karat gold with reeded case raised on a plain stepped

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Exceptional Art Deco Directoire Style Table Clock by Blahgy
Exceptional Art Deco Directoire Style Table Clock by Blahgy

Exceptional Art Deco Directoire Style Table Clock by Blahgy

Located in New York, NY

ring detailing on the sides and creme accents. Stylized Art Deco numbers and hands in black on a

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Clocks

Lalique Art Deco Deux Coqs Clock
Lalique Art Deco Deux Coqs Clock

Lalique Art Deco Deux Coqs Clock

By René Lalique

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

'Deux Coqs', an Art Deco glass mantel clock by René Lalique, (1860-1945). A frosted glass case

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Jaz Bakelite Mantle Clock
Art Deco Jaz Bakelite Mantle Clock

Art Deco Jaz Bakelite Mantle Clock

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

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

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

1920s Art Deco Mantel Clock with Chinoiserie, Made in France
1920s Art Deco Mantel Clock with Chinoiserie, Made in France

1920s Art Deco Mantel Clock with Chinoiserie, Made in France

Located in Greven, DE

Chinoiserie Art Deco Mantel Clock France Bronze, serpentine 1920s Dimensions: H x W x D: 27 x 34

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Serpentine, Brass, Bronze

French Art Deco Wall Clock in Walnut with Westminster Chimes
French Art Deco Wall Clock in Walnut with Westminster Chimes

French Art Deco Wall Clock in Walnut with Westminster Chimes

Located in SAINTE-COLOMBE, FR

French Art Deco Westminster Wall Clock in Walnut with Westminster Chimes This attractive Art Deco

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

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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.