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French Empire Figurative Clock Paying Homage to Hippolytus and Theseus
French Empire Figurative Clock Paying Homage to Hippolytus and Theseus

French Empire Figurative Clock Paying Homage to Hippolytus and Theseus

By Claude Galle

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A rare piece of French Empire decorative art; a mantel clock in gilt and patinated bronze on a

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Monumental Malachite and Ormolu Empire Clock
Monumental Malachite and Ormolu Empire Clock

Monumental Malachite and Ormolu Empire Clock

Located in Essex, MA

Large Ormolu and Malachite Empire Clock. Goddess of Wisdom seated in Greek chair, scroll and

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

period 1st Empire bronze  dore clock
period 1st Empire bronze  dore clock

period 1st Empire bronze dore clock

Located in Dallas, TX

late 18th period 1st Empire bronze dore clock. finest detailing in the casting. 8 day movement

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Clock from the 19th Century
Empire Clock from the 19th Century

Empire Clock from the 19th Century

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Empire clock from the 19th century in gold gilt bronze. Measure: L 39cm, H 54cm, P 13cm.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire Marble & Bronze Mantel Clock with Cassolettes
19th Century French Empire Marble & Bronze Mantel Clock with Cassolettes

19th Century French Empire Marble & Bronze Mantel Clock with Cassolettes

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate your mantel with this large Empire clock garniture set. Crafted in Paris, circa 1860, this

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Empire Lowe & Sons Paris Bronze Crystal Regulator Clock 19thC
Antique French Empire Lowe & Sons Paris Bronze Crystal Regulator Clock 19thC

Antique French Empire Lowe & Sons Paris Bronze Crystal Regulator Clock 19thC

By Lowe & Sons

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique French Empire crystal regulator mantel clock by Lowe & Sons, Paris offers bronze frame

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Table Clock
French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Table Clock

French 19th Century Empire Mahogany Table Clock

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An exquisite mahogany table clock in the Empire style. Four cylindrical columns capped with brass

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

French Empire Style Bronze Figural Mantel Clock with Seated Roman Soldier
French Empire Style Bronze Figural Mantel Clock with Seated Roman Soldier

French Empire Style Bronze Figural Mantel Clock with Seated Roman Soldier

Located in New York, NY

A very large French Empire style bronze figural mantel clock with seated Roman soldier of very fine

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Slate, Bronze

19th Century Empire Thomire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Pendule French
19th Century Empire Thomire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Pendule French

19th Century Empire Thomire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Pendule French

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Antique French 1st Empire pendulum clock fire gilded bronze. Attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate, Bronze

Fine Empire Portico Bronze "Ormolu" Clock
Fine Empire Portico Bronze "Ormolu" Clock

Fine Empire Portico Bronze "Ormolu" Clock

Located in Madrid, ES

Empire portico with excellent bronze "ormolu" mantel clock. Machine in perfect working, With sounds

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th c. Empire Bronze Dore' Clock
19th c. Empire Bronze Dore' Clock

19th c. Empire Bronze Dore' Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

Mercury Gilded bronze Dore' Clock

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, Paris, Early 19th Century
Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, Paris, Early 19th Century

Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock, Paris, Early 19th Century

Located in Stockholm, SE

An Empire gilt bronze mantel clock, Paris, early 19th century, signed.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Bronze Ormolu Figural Neoclassic Clock by Déniére
Antique French Empire Bronze Ormolu Figural Neoclassic Clock by Déniére

Antique French Empire Bronze Ormolu Figural Neoclassic Clock by Déniére

By Jean-François Denière

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

choosing! This Clock being in the french empire style has immense detail within the ormolu casted

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Empire Mantel Clock, Paris, circa 1820
Empire Mantel Clock, Paris, circa 1820

Empire Mantel Clock, Paris, circa 1820

Located in Greding, DE

Large mantel clock in a gilt bronze case with an enamel clock face with Roman hours and Arabic

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Antique 1820s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire-Style Gilt Bronze Lyre Clock
Empire-Style Gilt Bronze Lyre Clock

Empire-Style Gilt Bronze Lyre Clock

Located in Paris, FR

Designed in the Empire style, this large mantel clock is mounted in a beautiful lyre-form ormolu

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Antique 1860s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Clock, Signed Griebel, France, First Quarter of the 19th Century
Empire Clock, Signed Griebel, France, First Quarter of the 19th Century

Empire Clock, Signed Griebel, France, First Quarter of the 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Empire clock in an Amphora-shaped case with swan-neck handles, partly burnished and gilt. The

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock Fidelity
Empire Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock Fidelity

Empire Ormolu Figural Mantel Clock Fidelity

Located in Paris, FR

Early 19th century Empire gilt bronze mantel clock with allegorical scene depicting a young woman

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Period Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock of Ceres, circa 1815
French Empire Period Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock of Ceres, circa 1815

French Empire Period Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock of Ceres, circa 1815

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A fine Empire period mantel clock with bun feet raising a rectangular base with a central portrait

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Empire Ormolu and Green Marble Four Glass Clock, Eagle Antique French
Empire Ormolu and Green Marble Four Glass Clock, Eagle Antique French

Empire Ormolu and Green Marble Four Glass Clock, Eagle Antique French

By Charles Hour

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A stunning original antique French clock by the illustrious maker Charles Hour, circa 1890. It is

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Figural Mantel Clock "Hercule Farnèse" Attributed to Claude Galle
French Empire Figural Mantel Clock "Hercule Farnèse" Attributed to Claude Galle

French Empire Figural Mantel Clock "Hercule Farnèse" Attributed to Claude Galle

By Claude Hemon, Claude Galle

Located in Dallas, TX

A French, circa 1810, Empire figural mantel clock, a patinated bronze Farnese Hercules figure

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Empire  Ormolu Bronze and White Marble Portico Clock
19th Century French Empire  Ormolu Bronze and White Marble Portico Clock

19th Century French Empire Ormolu Bronze and White Marble Portico Clock

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful antique (19th century) French portico form mantel clock in white marble with finely cast

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Empire White Marble and Brass Mantel Clock, 19th Century
Antique French Empire White Marble and Brass Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Antique French Empire White Marble and Brass Mantel Clock, 19th Century

Located in LOS ANGELES, CA

Antique 19C Victorian Bronze & French Crystal Chandelier Additional information: Materials: Bronze

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Garniture
19th French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Garniture

19th French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Three-Piece Clock Garniture

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

A mid-19th French ormolu and patinated bronze three-piece Clock Garniture Composed a green

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Antique 1850s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Mahogany, Satinwood Marquetry and Bronze Portico Clock, circa 1855
French Empire Mahogany, Satinwood Marquetry and Bronze Portico Clock, circa 1855

French Empire Mahogany, Satinwood Marquetry and Bronze Portico Clock, circa 1855

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique mahogany French Empire portico clock features mahogany marquetry and bronze case with

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Antique 19th Century French American Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Gorgeous French Bronze Table Clock
Gorgeous French Bronze Table Clock

Gorgeous French Bronze Table Clock

Located in Greding, DE

Gorgeous French bronze table clock from 1830. The table clock is made from fire-gilded bronze and

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

An Unusual Tall Bronze Mounted Empire Clock
An Unusual Tall Bronze Mounted Empire Clock

An Unusual Tall Bronze Mounted Empire Clock

Located in New York, NY

An Unusual Tall Bronze Mounted Empire Clock

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

French Empire Tole and Parcel-Gilt Wall Clock, circa 1810-1820
French Empire Tole and Parcel-Gilt Wall Clock, circa 1810-1820

French Empire Tole and Parcel-Gilt Wall Clock, circa 1810-1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

Of circular form and made to resemble a pocket watch, with gilt decoration on a tole body, the works having been serviced and in fine condition.

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Antique 1810s French Empire Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Neoclassical Empire Style Chariot Motif Mantle Clock
Neoclassical Empire Style Chariot Motif Mantle Clock

Neoclassical Empire Style Chariot Motif Mantle Clock

Located in New York, NY

This chic mantle clock is replete with Empire splendor. Gilt bronze charioteers command a pair of

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Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century
Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century

Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, Early 19th Century

Located in Stockholm, SE

An Empire ormolu mantel clock, early 19th century, France, signed ¨Lacroix Rue St.Denis a Paris.¨

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Mantel Clock with Cupid, France, First Quarter of the 19th Century
Empire Mantel Clock with Cupid, France, First Quarter of the 19th Century

Empire Mantel Clock with Cupid, France, First Quarter of the 19th Century

Located in Greding, DE

French Empire mantel clock with cupid, holding a ring between is index finger and thumb. He placed

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

"Madame Récamier" French Empire Mantel Clock by Claude Galle
"Madame Récamier" French Empire Mantel Clock by Claude Galle

"Madame Récamier" French Empire Mantel Clock by Claude Galle

By Claude Galle

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional French Empire mantel clock by the renowned Claude Galle exquisitely depicts Madame

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

A fine French Empire gilt bronze mantle clock signed Robillard A Paris
A fine French Empire gilt bronze mantle clock signed Robillard A Paris

A fine French Empire gilt bronze mantle clock signed Robillard A Paris

Located in Dallas, TX

A very fine 19th century French Empire gilt bronze figural clock signed Robillard A Paris . Fine

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Portico Mantel Clock, 1820
Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Portico Mantel Clock, 1820

Antique French Empire Gilt Bronze Portico Mantel Clock, 1820

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French Empire gilt bronze Portico mantel clock features full column supports, scrolled

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Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Early 19th Century French Empire Fine Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock with Cupid
Early 19th Century French Empire Fine Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock with Cupid

Early 19th Century French Empire Fine Gilt Bronze Mantle Clock with Cupid

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful fine antique French neoclassical of the period empire mantle clock. Entirely in gilded

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Neoclassical Mantle/ Portico Clock
French Neoclassical Mantle/ Portico Clock

French Neoclassical Mantle/ Portico Clock

Located in Westport, CT

Lovely and sleek First Empire mantle clock comprised of white marble and simply adorned with finely

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Brass

Antique French Empire Moorish Revival Style Bronze Mantel Clock
Antique French Empire Moorish Revival Style Bronze Mantel Clock

Antique French Empire Moorish Revival Style Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in New York, NY

A finely crafted French gilt and patinated bronze mantel clock in the Empire style made for the

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Antique Late 19th Century French Moorish Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Antique Gilt Bronze-Mounted Glass Mantel Clock c. 1900
French Empire Antique Gilt Bronze-Mounted Glass Mantel Clock c. 1900

French Empire Antique Gilt Bronze-Mounted Glass Mantel Clock c. 1900

Located in Shippensburg, PA

glass and affixing into the base. The clock face is in nearly impeccable condition, the painted

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Early 20th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

A French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantle Clock after Percier et Fontaine
A French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantle Clock after Percier et Fontaine

A French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantle Clock after Percier et Fontaine

By Percier & Fontaine

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A French Empire Ormolu Bronze Mantle Clock after Percier et Fontaine, 19th Century. In the

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Antique 19th Century Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock with Huntress Diana, circa 1805
French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock with Huntress Diana, circa 1805

French Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock with Huntress Diana, circa 1805

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A French Empire ormolu and patinated bronze mantel (fireplace) clock with huntress diana, circa

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Empire Period Neoclassical Style Mantel Clock
Antique Empire Period Neoclassical Style Mantel Clock

Antique Empire Period Neoclassical Style Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique Empire period neoclassical style mantel clock French, circa 1810 Dimensions: Height 68cm

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Fine Empire Burr Elm Clock
Fine Empire Burr Elm Clock

Fine Empire Burr Elm Clock

Located in London, GB

A fine early 19th century burr elm Empire period clock with brass pendulum and finely chased ormolu

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Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

19th Century French Empire Portico Mantel Clock in Original Glass Dome
19th Century French Empire Portico Mantel Clock in Original Glass Dome

19th Century French Empire Portico Mantel Clock in Original Glass Dome

Located in Dallas, TX

original glass dome. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the portico clock stands on a wooden gilt base with

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Empire Portico Mantel Clock in Original Glass Dome
19th Century French Empire Portico Mantel Clock in Original Glass Dome

19th Century French Empire Portico Mantel Clock in Original Glass Dome

Located in Dallas, TX

original glass dome. Crafted in France, circa 1870, the portico clock stands on a wooden gilt base with

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

French Empire Gilt and Painted Clock
French Empire Gilt and Painted Clock

French Empire Gilt and Painted Clock

Located in Queens, NY

French Empire style (19th Century) black painted urn shaped table clock with a carved gilt garland

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Antique 19th Century French Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Paint

19th Century French Empire Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock from Bonnet & Pottier
19th Century French Empire Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock from Bonnet & Pottier

19th Century French Empire Marble and Bronze Mantel Clock from Bonnet & Pottier

By Bonnet and Pottier

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a mantel or an office with this elegant portico marble and bronze antique clock. Crafted

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Late Empire ‘Roman Triumph’ Chariot Clock Garniture
Late Empire ‘Roman Triumph’ Chariot Clock Garniture

Late Empire ‘Roman Triumph’ Chariot Clock Garniture

By Claude Galle

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

1966, Empire clock and candelabra (from Berdorf cost $5,775'.  

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Figural Bronze Clock Depicting an Allegory to Prudence or Wisdom
French Empire Figural Bronze Clock Depicting an Allegory to Prudence or Wisdom

French Empire Figural Bronze Clock Depicting an Allegory to Prudence or Wisdom

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A rare model of a French Empire mantle clock depicting an allegory to "La Prudenzia" or Prudence

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock
Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

Empire Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The rectangular case surmounted by a putti and dog lounging on a luxurious canapé, on a rectangular base decorated with swags and raised on bun feet, with enamel dial, the movement s...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

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French Empire Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French empire clock for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and ormolu, every French empire clock was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French empire clock, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A French empire clock, designed in the Empire, Neoclassical or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Claude Galle, Vincenti et Cie and A.D. Mougin each produced at least one beautiful French empire clock that is worth considering.

How Much is a French Empire Clock?

The average selling price for a French empire clock at 1stDibs is $7,020, while they’re typically $950 on the low end and $212,852 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About French Empire Clock
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Classical world is primarily what influenced French Empire furniture. Greek and Roman motifs appear on many pieces. In addition, the opulence of Egyptian furniture inspired furniture makers active during the period. On 1stDibs, shop a range of French Empire furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    How you adjust a French mantel clock depends on its design. In many antique clocks, there is a winding slot that says R for Retard on one side and A for Advance on the other. If you wish to make the clock faster, you turn the key toward the R. To slow down the clock, turn the key in the opposite direction toward the A. Find a large collection of French mantel clocks on 1stDibs.