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Lalique Art Deco Inseparables Clock
Lalique Art Deco Inseparables Clock

Lalique Art Deco Inseparables Clock

By René Lalique

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Inséparables, an Art Deco glass clock. Moulded in relief with two pairs of frosted lovebirds with

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

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock with 2 Bronze Figures
Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock with 2 Bronze Figures

Art Deco Marble Mantel Clock with 2 Bronze Figures

Located in Houston, TX

This Art Deco marble mantel clock exudes timeless elegance. Featuring two bronze figures flanking

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art-Deco Baccarat Crystal Clock
Art-Deco Baccarat Crystal Clock

Art-Deco Baccarat Crystal Clock

By Baccarat

Located in Astoria, NY

This Art-Deco Baccarat crystal desk or table clock consists of a solid crystal body and features

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Crystal, Silver Plate

French Art Deco Streamline Bakelite Mantle Clock by JAZ
French Art Deco Streamline Bakelite Mantle Clock by JAZ

French Art Deco Streamline 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

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

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Bronze Clock Set with Panther by Hugues
Art Deco Bronze Clock Set with Panther by Hugues

Art Deco Bronze Clock Set with Panther by Hugues

By Jean-Baptiste Hugues

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

A stunning Art Deco Clock Set with Lamp Garnitures by highly regarded French Sculptor , Jean

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Bronze

Large Art Deco Solid Marble Mantel Clock, circa 1930
Large Art Deco Solid Marble Mantel Clock, circa 1930

Large Art Deco Solid Marble Mantel Clock, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

A very high quality and distinctive looking Art Deco French solid marble cased clock dating to the

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble

Art Deco Faux Tortoiseshell Clock, Set Girl with Doves
Art Deco Faux Tortoiseshell Clock, Set Girl with Doves

Art Deco Faux Tortoiseshell Clock, Set Girl with Doves

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A superb and rare Art Deco clock set featuring a beautiful sculpture of a girl holding a stylized

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20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Clock and Obelisks by ATO
Art Deco Egyptian Revival Clock and Obelisks by ATO

Art Deco Egyptian Revival Clock and Obelisks by ATO

By Léon Hatot

Located in Valladolid, ES

Amazing Art Deco Egyptian French Mantel clock by the electric clock manufacturer ATO of Besançon

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Belgian Black Marble

Impressive Modernist Art Deco Clock by Ato, circa 1929
Impressive Modernist Art Deco Clock by Ato, circa 1929

Impressive Modernist Art Deco Clock by Ato, circa 1929

By ATO

Located in Devon, England

was a French clock maker and is famous for producing one of the first battery operated clocks in the

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Large and Rare 1930s Art Deco Chrome Figural Clock
Large and Rare 1930s Art Deco Chrome Figural Clock

Large and Rare 1930s Art Deco Chrome Figural Clock

Located in Devon, England

This is a rare find, a wonderfully styled Art Deco, 1930s clock lamp, an example we've not had

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Chrome

Art Deco Clock, Music and Love by Ferdinand Verger
Art Deco Clock, Music and Love by Ferdinand Verger

Art Deco Clock, Music and Love by Ferdinand Verger

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning Art Deco clock featuring a young couple, he serenades her with a tune on the pipes, she

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Tessellated Marble , Onyx  & Brass Mantlepiece Clock signed Ucra
Art Deco Tessellated Marble , Onyx  & Brass Mantlepiece Clock signed Ucra

Art Deco Tessellated Marble , Onyx & Brass Mantlepiece Clock signed Ucra

Located in New York, NY

This impactful and elegant Art Deco Tessellated Marble,onyx & Brass Mantlepiece Clock signed Ucra

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Large French Art Deco Streamline Bakelite Mantle Clock by JAZ
Large French Art Deco Streamline Bakelite Mantle Clock by JAZ

Large French Art Deco Streamline 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

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

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Clock Set of Cubist Design with Bronze Sculpture
Art Deco Clock Set of Cubist Design with Bronze Sculpture

Art Deco Clock Set of Cubist Design with Bronze Sculpture

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

An Art Deco Cubist design figured Marble and Onyx Clock Garniture set . This is an exceptionally

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Onyx, Marble, Bronze

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

Art Deco Chrome Miniature Clock, 1930s

Located in Devon, England

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

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

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Chrome

Art Deco Mantel Clock Attributed to Süe et Mare 8 Day Movement French circa 1925
Art Deco Mantel Clock Attributed to Süe et Mare 8 Day Movement French circa 1925

Art Deco Mantel Clock Attributed to Süe et Mare 8 Day Movement French circa 1925

By Sue et Mare

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco mantel clock attributed to Süe et Mare - Louis Süe (1875-1968) and André Mare (1887

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bakelite, Wood

Bronze and Marble Art Deco Mantel Clock by Bijouterie Dage
Bronze and Marble Art Deco Mantel Clock by Bijouterie Dage

Bronze and Marble Art Deco Mantel Clock by Bijouterie Dage

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Clock maker's name, Bijouterie Dage, appears on face of clock; clock is encased in multi-colored

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Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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

Art Deco French Miniature Alarm Clock by JAZ, circa 1930

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

Very stylish 1930s chrome cased alarm clock by the French clock makers JAZ. This charming little

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

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Brass French Alarm Clock by Bayard, circa 1930
Art Deco Brass French Alarm Clock by Bayard, circa 1930

Art Deco Brass French Alarm Clock by Bayard, circa 1930

By Bayard

Located in Devon, England

This clock is pure joy to look at if you admire the aesthetics of Art Deco. The highly styled

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

Materials

Brass

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Jade Clock
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Jade Clock

Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Jade Clock

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Exuding the timeless grandeur of the Art Deco period, this Tiffany & Co. France travel clock is

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20th Century French Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Jade, Quartz, Gold

Art Deco Chrome Desk Clock, 1930s
Art Deco Chrome Desk Clock, 1930s

Art Deco Chrome Desk Clock, 1930s

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

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

Materials

Chrome

Original French Art Deco Table Clock in Shagreen and Malachite, 1930s
Original French Art Deco Table Clock in Shagreen and Malachite, 1930s

Original French Art Deco Table Clock in Shagreen and Malachite, 1930s

Located in Milan, IT

Stunning original and rare French Art Deco table clock in shagreen and malachite, 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Malachite

Art Deco Brushed Steel Travel Alarm Clock by JAZ, French , c1930
Art Deco Brushed Steel Travel Alarm Clock by JAZ, French , c1930

Art Deco Brushed Steel Travel Alarm Clock by JAZ, French , c1930

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

This is a super rare Art Deco travel alarm clock by JAZ a French clock maker. It's in perfect

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

Materials

Steel

1930-1940's André Margat Art Deco Clock "Vue de Paris"
1930-1940's André Margat Art Deco Clock "Vue de Paris"

1930-1940's André Margat Art Deco Clock "Vue de Paris"

By André Margat

Located in Paris, FR

Clock made of a rectangular panel painted and gilded lacquered wood panel representing a stylized

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Cream Colored Bakelite Odeon Clock
Art Deco Cream Colored Bakelite Odeon Clock

Art Deco Cream Colored Bakelite Odeon Clock

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

Very attractive 1930s Art Deco cream colored bakelite clock. Originating from France this wonderful

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

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Art Deco Bakelite Streamline Clock by JAZ
Art Deco Bakelite Streamline Clock by JAZ

Art Deco Bakelite Streamline Clock by JAZ

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

streamline shape. Originating from France this wonderful clock is the epitome of Art Deco with its fabulous

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

Materials

Chrome

Charly Bounan Art Deco Calciné Clock Revisited
Charly Bounan Art Deco Calciné Clock Revisited

Charly Bounan Art Deco Calciné Clock Revisited

By Charly Bounan

Located in Geneve, CH

The Calciné clock is a 1940s Art Deco original artwork revisited by Charly Bounan's in 2015. It is

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Art Deco French Polychrome Marble and Brass Table Clock, circa 1930
Art Deco French Polychrome Marble and Brass Table Clock, circa 1930

Art Deco French Polychrome Marble and Brass Table Clock, circa 1930

Located in Aci Castello, IT

A polychrome marble clock with two sphinkes that support the central part, good conditions overall

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Clock by Jaz
Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Clock by Jaz

Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Clock by Jaz

Located in Devon, England

Fabulous Art Deco clock by Jaz a French clock maker. This clock is in a deep cherry red with black

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

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Bakelite Odeon Clock by JAZ
Art Deco Bakelite Odeon Clock by JAZ

Art Deco Bakelite Odeon Clock by JAZ

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

Very attractive 1930s Art Deco brown colored bakelite clock. Originating from France this wonderful

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

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Art Deco Impressive Streamline Modernist 8 Day Mantle Clock, circa 1930
Art Deco Impressive Streamline Modernist 8 Day Mantle Clock, circa 1930

Art Deco Impressive Streamline Modernist 8 Day Mantle Clock, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

stylised Art Deco numerals. The mirror is in exceptional condition and contrasts beautifully with slightly

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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Copper

Art Deco Clock Set Lady And Greyhounds Sculpture "Waiting" by Uriano
Art Deco Clock Set Lady And Greyhounds Sculpture "Waiting" by Uriano

Art Deco Clock Set Lady And Greyhounds Sculpture "Waiting" by Uriano

By Ugo Cipriani

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

A Spectacular Art Deco Clock Featuring the Sculpture “Waiting” by the Italian Art Deco Artist

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Bakelite Odeon Clock by Blangy
Art Deco Bakelite Odeon Clock by Blangy

Art Deco Bakelite Odeon Clock by Blangy

By Blangy

Located in Devon, England

. Originating from France this wonderful clock is the epitome of Art Deco with its fabulous shaped case. The

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

Materials

Chrome

1930s Art Deco Chrome Barometer and Clock
1930s Art Deco Chrome Barometer and Clock

1930s Art Deco Chrome Barometer and Clock

By Lancel Paris

Located in Devon, England

Delightful little 1930s Art Deco chrome desk top clock and weather station. For it's size it's

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

Materials

Chrome

1930s Art Deco Modernist Clock by ATO
1930s Art Deco Modernist Clock by ATO

1930s Art Deco Modernist Clock by ATO

By ATO

Located in Devon, England

Wonderfully stylish and totally authentic 1930s Art Deco clock by ATO the French clock makers. This

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

Materials

Glass, Wood

Art Deco Mantel Clock 3 Piece Garniture Set Marble with Bronze Bull
Art Deco Mantel Clock 3 Piece Garniture Set Marble with Bronze Bull

Art Deco Mantel Clock 3 Piece Garniture Set Marble with Bronze Bull

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Beautiful Art Deco 3 piece mantel clock, most likely French. This high quality clock has a carved

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Clock Garniture Set with Two Ball Dancers by P. Sega
Art Deco Clock Garniture Set with Two Ball Dancers by P. Sega

Art Deco Clock Garniture Set with Two Ball Dancers by P. Sega

By Pierre Sega

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

An Art Deco figural clock garniture set, circa 1920s-30s, Two daring Art Deco ball dancers

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Large 1930s Art Deco French Blue Glass and Chrome Clock by Jaz
Large 1930s Art Deco French Blue Glass and Chrome Clock by Jaz

Large 1930s Art Deco French Blue Glass and Chrome Clock by Jaz

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

Very impressive and rare 1930s Art Deco blue glass and chrome clock by the French makers Jaz

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

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco 20th Century French Silver-Gilt & Glass Clock, Puiforcat, circa 1990
Art Deco 20th Century French Silver-Gilt & Glass Clock, Puiforcat, circa 1990

Art Deco 20th Century French Silver-Gilt & Glass Clock, Puiforcat, circa 1990

By Emile Puiforcat

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Stylish Art Deco style, late-20th century French solid silver-gilt and translucent glass clock. The

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20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver

Art Deco Marble Clock Set with Figure of a Lady, Signed Bernard Lebel
Art Deco Marble Clock Set with Figure of a Lady, Signed Bernard Lebel

Art Deco Marble Clock Set with Figure of a Lady, Signed Bernard Lebel

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Art Deco marble clock set with figure of a lady, signed Bernard Lebel, French, circa 1930s.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Inséparables Art Deco Glass Clock by René Lalique
Inséparables Art Deco Glass Clock by René Lalique

Inséparables Art Deco Glass Clock by René Lalique

By René Lalique

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Inséparables, an Art Deco glass clock. Moulded in relief with two pairs of frosted lovebirds with

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass

1930s Art Deco Black Bakelite Clock By Blangy
1930s Art Deco Black Bakelite Clock By Blangy

1930s Art Deco Black Bakelite Clock By Blangy

By Blangy

Located in Devon, England

Very attractive and totally authentic 1930s Art Deco French black Bakelite clock by Blangy. Blangy

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

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Scottie Dog Desk Clock by Bayard Amber Bakelite French, circa 1930
Art Deco Scottie Dog Desk Clock by Bayard Amber Bakelite French, circa 1930

Art Deco Scottie Dog Desk Clock by Bayard Amber Bakelite French, circa 1930

By Bayard

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco alarm desk clock by Bayard. Amber bakelite with a Scottie dog sitting beside the

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Glass and Brass Clock by JAZ
Art Deco Glass and Brass Clock by JAZ

Art Deco Glass and Brass Clock by JAZ

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

Rare 1930s Art Deco glass and chrome clock by JAZ. Originating from France this clock is the

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

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Table Clock, Macassar, Black Lacquer and Nickel, France circa 1930
Art Deco Table Clock, Macassar, Black Lacquer and Nickel, France circa 1930

Art Deco Table Clock, Macassar, Black Lacquer and Nickel, France circa 1930

Located in Regensburg, DE

Beautiful, greatly restored Art Deco Table Clock / Desk in Macassar, Black Lacquer and Nickel

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Art Deco Clock, Girl, Bird and Dogs by Pierre Sega and Japy Freres
Art Deco Clock, Girl, Bird and Dogs by Pierre Sega and Japy Freres

Art Deco Clock, Girl, Bird and Dogs by Pierre Sega and Japy Freres

By Japy Frères, Pierre Sega

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

Sega - although a prolific sculptor during the Art Deco period, very little is known about him

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Machine Age Art Deco Alarm Clock by Dep
Machine Age Art Deco Alarm Clock by Dep

Machine Age Art Deco Alarm Clock by Dep

By Jaz

Located in Devon, England

Very cute and quite rare little Machine Age chrome French alarm clock by the well-known makers 'Dep

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

Materials

Chrome

1930s Art Deco Miniature Alarm Clock by Dep
1930s Art Deco Miniature Alarm Clock by Dep

1930s Art Deco Miniature Alarm Clock by Dep

By DEP

Located in Devon, England

This clock is a real delight and collectors piece! Made in France by Dep clock makers in the 1930s

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

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Art Deco Travel Clock with Alarmfunction, Paris, 1920s-1930s
Art Deco Travel Clock with Alarmfunction, Paris, 1920s-1930s

Art Deco Travel Clock with Alarmfunction, Paris, 1920s-1930s

Located in Greven, DE

Art Deco travel clock with alarm France Brass 1920s Dimensions: H x W x D: 13 x 8,5 x 7,5

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass

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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.