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Empire Period Mantel Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze
Empire Period Mantel Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze

Empire Period Mantel Clock in Gilt and Patinated Bronze

Located in PARIS, FR

Impressive Empire period mantel clock in gilt bronze and brown patinated bronze, depicting a draped

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Antique 1850s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Marble Ormolu Mantle Clock Set Bronze Figurine
French Empire Marble Ormolu Mantle Clock Set Bronze Figurine

French Empire Marble Ormolu Mantle Clock Set Bronze Figurine

Located in Potters Bar, GB

- Gorgeous French Empire antique clock set - Mantle clock is flanked by two bronze urns on

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Vintage 1910s Mantel Clocks

Materials

Other

French Empire Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Figural Clock, Early 19th c
French Empire Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Figural Clock, Early 19th c

French Empire Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Figural Clock, Early 19th c

Located in valatie, NY

This handsome bronze mantel clock is from the French Empire period with a standing figure placing

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Antique Early 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19 Century Figurative French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock of Caesar on His Throne
19 Century Figurative French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock of Caesar on His Throne

19 Century Figurative French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock of Caesar on His Throne

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A French Empire gilt bronze clock showing a Caesar (resembling Napoleon), seated on a classical

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Neoclassical Empire Style Ormolu and Marble Clock
French 19th Century Neoclassical Empire Style Ormolu and Marble Clock

French 19th Century Neoclassical Empire Style Ormolu and Marble Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A spectacular mid 19th century French Neo-Classical Empire st. ormolu and marble clock. The clock

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock
Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock

Empire Period Ormolu Mounted Malachite Allegorical Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Empire period ormolu mounted malachite allegorical mantel clock French, early 19th century

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

Empire Clock The Spinner by Rossel in Rouen
Empire Clock The Spinner by Rossel in Rouen

Empire Clock The Spinner by Rossel in Rouen

Located in Paris, FR

French Empire pendulum clock finely crafted of gilt bronze, featuring a young spinner wearing a

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Directoire or Empire Clock with Cupid Riding a Dog
French Directoire or Empire Clock with Cupid Riding a Dog

French Directoire or Empire Clock with Cupid Riding a Dog

Located in London, GB

Magnificent and very rare French Directoire or Empire clock in patinated bronze and the finest

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Antique 1790s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Empire Egyptian Style Mantel Clock and Obelisks Set
19th Century French Empire Egyptian Style Mantel Clock and Obelisks Set

19th Century French Empire Egyptian Style Mantel Clock and Obelisks Set

Located in New York, NY

Antique (19th century) French Empire Egyptian Revival period garniture including mantel clock and

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Antique Early 1900s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Slate, 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

Located in Long Island City, NY

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

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Empire Bisque and Bronze Mantel Clock
Empire Bisque and Bronze Mantel Clock

Empire Bisque and Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

Empire bisque and bronze doré' mantel clock.  

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Antique Early 1900s French Mantel Clocks

Empire French bronze clock around 1810-20 extremely rare
Empire French bronze clock around 1810-20 extremely rare

Empire French bronze clock around 1810-20 extremely rare

Located in Berlin, DE

French bronze pendulum clock with patinated female figure Attributed to Gérard-Jean Galle

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Antique Early 1800s Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock by Denière
Empire Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock by Denière

Empire Style Ormolu and Malachite Mantel Clock by Denière

By Jean-François Denière

Located in London, GB

An Empire style ormolu and malachite mantel clock by Denière French, c.1820 Measures: Height 50cm

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

19th Century French Empire Style Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock, c.1870
19th Century French Empire Style Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock, c.1870

19th Century French Empire Style Ormolu Bronze Mantel Clock, c.1870

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Antique 19th Century French Empire style ormolu bronze mantle clock. The foliate surround gilt dial

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Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Grand French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock in the Empire Style
Grand French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock in the Empire Style

Grand French Gilt and Patinated Bronze Mantel Clock in the Empire Style

Located in London, GB

Constructed in bronze, patinated and gilt; the rectangular form case supported on engraved oblate spherical feet, the frieze dressed with a row of female masks capping pillars, linke...

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Antique 19th Century English Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Empire Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock
Antique Empire Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock

Antique Empire Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, GB

Antique Empire Gold Gilt Patinated Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock French, c. 1810 Height 48cm, width

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Antique Empire Period Gilt Bronze Clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire
Antique Empire Period Gilt Bronze Clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Antique Empire Period Gilt Bronze Clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in London, GB

Antique Empire period gilt bronze clock by Pierre-Philippe Thomire French, Early 19th Century

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Empire Pendulum Clock the Spinner, Signed Rossel in Rouen
Empire Pendulum Clock the Spinner, Signed Rossel in Rouen

Empire Pendulum Clock the Spinner, Signed Rossel in Rouen

By Rossel in Rouen

Located in Paris, FR

French Empire pendulum clock finely crafted of gilt bronze, featuring a young spinner wearing a

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Gout d'Egypt Mantle Clock Depicting the Goddess Isis
French Empire Gout d'Egypt Mantle Clock Depicting the Goddess Isis

French Empire Gout d'Egypt Mantle Clock Depicting the Goddess Isis

Located in London, GB

A rare French Empire Gout d'Egypt mantle clock depiciting the Goddess Isis, in ormolu, red or rouge

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Antique Early 1800s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Empire-style portal clock, France, early 19th century, black
Empire-style portal clock, France, early 19th century, black

Empire-style portal clock, France, early 19th century, black

Located in Berlin, DE

Empire-style portal clock, France, early 19th century. Open portal case made of black stone with

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Antique 1820s Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

19th Century Clock Empire Clock in Siena Marble
19th Century Clock Empire Clock in Siena Marble

19th Century Clock Empire Clock in Siena Marble

Located in Madrid, ES

XIX CENTURY CLOCK EMPIRE CLOCK IN SIENA MARBLE AND DECORATED WITH BRONZE. SUSPENSION MECHANISM WITH

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble

Superb Quality Bronze Ebonized French Empire Ormulu Mounted Figural Clock
Superb Quality Bronze Ebonized French Empire Ormulu Mounted Figural Clock

Superb Quality Bronze Ebonized French Empire Ormulu Mounted Figural Clock

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This exquisite French Empire figural mantel clock represents the pinnacle of 19th-century artistry

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Antique Early 1900s French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie
Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie

Large Antique Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Mantel Clock by Deverberie

By Jean-Simon Deverberie

Located in London, GB

Antique Empire period gilt-bronze mantel clock by Deverberie French, c.1805 Measures: Height 67cm

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Empire Bronze and Ormolu Cartel Clock by Bailly, Paris
Empire Bronze and Ormolu Cartel Clock by Bailly, Paris

Empire Bronze and Ormolu Cartel Clock by Bailly, Paris

Located in Essex, MA

. Bailly is considered on of the finest French clock makers of the 18th and early 19th century with many

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Antique 1810s French Empire Wall Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

French Gilt Bronze Clock
French Gilt Bronze Clock

French Gilt Bronze Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

A superb gilt bronze and Sienna marble clock depicting Urania (muse of astronomy).

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Antique 1880s French Empire Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Sevres Style Porcelain Bronze Mounted Mantel Picard Clock
Empire Sevres Style Porcelain Bronze Mounted Mantel Picard Clock

Empire Sevres Style Porcelain Bronze Mounted Mantel Picard Clock

By Henri Picard

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This a Sevres style porcelain ormolu bronze mounted mantel clock. The frontal cobalt blue porcelain

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

An empire mantel clock "AU PORTEFAIX" after Jean andre reiche
An empire mantel clock "AU PORTEFAIX" after Jean andre reiche

An empire mantel clock "AU PORTEFAIX" after Jean andre reiche

Located in Harrington Park, NJ

MANTEL CLOCK "Au bon sauvage" or "PORTEFAIX", late Empire, after a design by J.A. REICHE (Jean

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Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Late Empire Period Clock of Chronos Carrying Away Time
Late Empire Period Clock of Chronos Carrying Away Time

Late Empire Period Clock of Chronos Carrying Away Time

Located in London, GB

scythe in one hand and carrying the clock under his arm. Set on a fine marble base with fine winged paw

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Antique 1820s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Late 18th/19th Century French Empire Mantle Clock By Parisian Clockmaker Lepaute
Late 18th/19th Century French Empire Mantle Clock By Parisian Clockmaker Lepaute

Late 18th/19th Century French Empire Mantle Clock By Parisian Clockmaker Lepaute

By Lepaute

Located in Dublin, IE

A Fine & Most Impressive French Gilt, Patinated Bronze and White Marble Mantel Clock by Lepaute

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Antique Early 1800s French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

French Empire Style Lapis and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
French Empire Style Lapis and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set

French Empire Style Lapis and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set

Located in London, GB

This beautiful early 20th Century clock set with later lapis veneer will make a stunning

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze

French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock
French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock

French Directoire Bronze Skeleton Clock

Located in Rome, IT

Extremely fine quality Directoire/Empire gilt bronze mounted gilt brass skeleton clock with

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Antique 1790s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Blanc Fils, Early 19th C.
French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Blanc Fils, Early 19th C.

French Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock by Blanc Fils, Early 19th C.

Located in Montreal, QC

This unusual clock signed Blanc Fils Palais Royal is modelled as a library, flanked by two seated

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Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Le Roy et fils
Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Le Roy et fils

Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock by Le Roy et fils

By Le Roy

Located in London, GB

Empire period ormolu mantel clock by Le Roy et fils French, c. 1810 Height 36cm, width 37cm, depth

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Enamel

Second Empire Gothic Cathedral Clock and Garniture
Second Empire Gothic Cathedral Clock and Garniture

Second Empire Gothic Cathedral Clock and Garniture

By Pierre-François Feuchère

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A mid 19 century French Gilt Bronze Gothic style mantel clock and garniture which the French call

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figurative Clock of Cupid and Eurydice
French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figurative Clock of Cupid and Eurydice

French Empire Gilt and Patinated Bronze Figurative Clock of Cupid and Eurydice

By Claude Galle

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A palatial scale late French Empire mantel (fireplace) clock depicting cupid and Eurydice. The

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Antique 1820s French Restauration Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Brisbart In Paris - Empire Period Clock
Brisbart In Paris - Empire Period Clock

Brisbart In Paris - Empire Period Clock

Located in Beaune, FR

Early 19th century Empire period vase-shaped clock in gilded and patinated bronze. It rests on a

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Ormolu Clock of Borne Shape and of Hero and Leander
French Empire Ormolu Clock of Borne Shape and of Hero and Leander

French Empire Ormolu Clock of Borne Shape and of Hero and Leander

Located in London, GB

French Charles X period patinated bronze and original mercury gilded ormolu "Borne" clock. Fine

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Antique 1820s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Large Empire Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Large Empire Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Large Empire Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in London, by appointment only

France, circa 1820-1830. A large-scale early 19th century bronze and gilt bronze mantel clock

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Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Empire Mantel Clock in Mercury-Gilt Bronze, France, early 19th century
Empire Mantel Clock in Mercury-Gilt Bronze, France, early 19th century

Empire Mantel Clock in Mercury-Gilt Bronze, France, early 19th century

Located in Madrid, ES

Empire mantel clock in mercury-gilt bronze, France, early 19th century Magnificent French Empire

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Mantel Clock in Mercury-Gilt Bronze, France, early 19th century
Empire Mantel Clock in Mercury-Gilt Bronze, France, early 19th century

Empire Mantel Clock in Mercury-Gilt Bronze, France, early 19th century

Located in Madrid, ES

Mercury-gilt bronze mantel clock, Empire style, France, early 19th century Magnificent mercury-gilt

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

A Homer bust ormolu empire clock in the manner of Thomire
A Homer bust ormolu empire clock in the manner of Thomire

A Homer bust ormolu empire clock in the manner of Thomire

By Pierre-Philippe Thomire

Located in Harrington Park, NJ

AN EMPIRE ORMOLU BUST OF HOMER After the Antique The bearded bust of Homer on a rectangular clock

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, La Lecture, Paris, c. 1813
Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, La Lecture, Paris, c. 1813

Early 19th Century Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock, La Lecture, Paris, c. 1813

Located in Greven, DE

Pendule La Lieuse - The Reader Paris Bronze, marble, enamel Empire around 1813 Dimensions: H x W

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

Elegant 19th Century Bronze Clock Empire
Elegant 19th Century Bronze Clock Empire

Elegant 19th Century Bronze Clock Empire

Located in Madrid, ES

Elegant 19th century bronze clock. 19th Century French clock in gilded bronze. The machinery works

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare Model Empire Clock Depicting Faustulus Discovering Romolus and Remus
Rare Model Empire Clock Depicting Faustulus Discovering Romolus and Remus

Rare Model Empire Clock Depicting Faustulus Discovering Romolus and Remus

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

The highest quality late French Empire/Charles X mantle clock in terms of bronze casting, chasing

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Seated Female Figure in French Fire-Gilt Clock from Empire Era
Seated Female Figure in French Fire-Gilt Clock from Empire Era

Seated Female Figure in French Fire-Gilt Clock from Empire Era

Located in 263-0031, JP

A French fire-gilt clock depicting a seated female figure - Urania, I presume, judging from the

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Style Ormolu Clock Set Depicting the Oath of the Horatii
Empire Style Ormolu Clock Set Depicting the Oath of the Horatii

Empire Style Ormolu Clock Set Depicting the Oath of the Horatii

Located in London, GB

This exquisite 19th century trio is comprised of a central clock and a pair of flanking six-light

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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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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
    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
    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
    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.