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Napoleon III pedestal with clock
Napoleon III pedestal with clock

Napoleon III pedestal with clock

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Napoleon III pedestal with clock Onyx marble column and champleve enamel with golden bonce The

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Antique 1870s French Empire Pedestals

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Enamel

Complete Dining Room Set with Vitrine, Clock, Buffets, Mirror and Fireplace
Complete Dining Room Set with Vitrine, Clock, Buffets, Mirror and Fireplace

Complete Dining Room Set with Vitrine, Clock, Buffets, Mirror and Fireplace

Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires

clock, two buffets, one mirror and one fireplace. France, late 19th century. Request additional detail

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Dining Room Sets

Materials

Bronze

Swan, Table Base, Bronze, Marble, 20th Century
Swan, Table Base, Bronze, Marble, 20th Century

Swan, Table Base, Bronze, Marble, 20th Century

Located in Madrid, ES

clocks from the Empire period than to more common works in the 20th century." Size: 97 x 110 x 71 cms

Category

20th Century European Other Sofa Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Period French Empire Clock Called 'The Library'
Period French Empire Clock Called 'The Library'

Period French Empire Clock Called 'The Library'

By Claude Galle

Located in Vancouver, BC

A fine and rare French Empire clock in gilded bronze. Two boys dressed in classical attire are

Category

Antique 1810s French First Empire Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Brass, Steel, Bronze

Vintage French Empire Clock
Vintage French Empire Clock

Vintage French Empire Clock

Unavailable|$6,795

Vintage French Empire Clock

By Vincenti et Cie

Located in Bronx, NY

This vintage, circa 1855, French Empire mantle clock is designed with a core' bronze mythological

Category

Antique 1850s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Allegory to Clio French Empire Clock
Allegory to Clio French Empire Clock

Allegory to Clio French Empire Clock

Located in Vancouver, BC

A large late French Empire gilt bronze and marble mantle clock. The standing figure of a gilded

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Empire Clock in Bronze Gold
19th Century French Empire Clock in Bronze Gold

19th Century French Empire Clock in Bronze Gold

Located in Paris, FR

19th French French Clock In Bronze Gold Empire

Category

Antique 19th Century Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock with Cherub
French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock with Cherub

French Empire Gilt Bronze Clock with Cherub

Located in Marseille, FR

French Empire clock in gilded bronze, representing a cherub holding a cornucopia. In working order

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Marble Clock Garniture
French Marble Clock Garniture

French Marble Clock Garniture

Unavailable|$1,291 / set

French Marble Clock Garniture

Located in Beaconsfield, GB

A French Empire clock garniture, comprising of a portico clock having four supporting columns

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire More Clocks

Materials

Marble

An Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock First Quarter 19th Century
An Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock First Quarter 19th Century

An Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock First Quarter 19th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

Very nice high quality French Empire clock, showing a Cupid holding two flag. The opaline dial with

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

1810 Empire Clock Bronze France
1810 Empire Clock Bronze France

1810 Empire Clock Bronze France

Located in Liverpool, GB

1810 Empire clock chiseled bronze France Empire clock on a rectangular base, supported on four

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Gilt Bronze Empire Timepiece
French Gilt Bronze Empire Timepiece

French Gilt Bronze Empire Timepiece

Located in Stockholm, SE

Beautiful French Empire clock depicting children reading. The clock was made in Paris circa 1810

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Empire Clock of a Seated Youth Holding a Scroll and Lyre
Empire Clock of a Seated Youth Holding a Scroll and Lyre

Empire Clock of a Seated Youth Holding a Scroll and Lyre

Located in Vancouver, BC

A late, large-scale French Empire clock of a seated, classically draped youth sitting atop the

Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Mantel Clock
French Empire Mantel Clock

French Empire Mantel Clock

Unavailable|$9,176

French Empire Mantel Clock

By Negrier a Gueret

Located in Norwich, Norfolk

French Empire mantel clock, elegant patinated bronze vase shaped case standing on a stepped ormolu

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Malachite Empire Clock
Malachite Empire Clock

Malachite Empire Clock

Unavailable|$5,000

Malachite Empire Clock

Located in Madrid, ES

Malachite stone and gilt bronze Empire period and style clock

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

French Empire Ormolu Vase Clock
French Empire Ormolu Vase Clock

French Empire Ormolu Vase Clock

Located in Midlothian, VA

Very Fine French Empire Gilt Bronze Quarterstrike Vase Clock on Patinated Bronze Base. "Penelope

Category

Antique 19th Century French Clocks

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

French 'Empire' library mantel clock
French 'Empire' library mantel clock

French 'Empire' library mantel clock

Located in HAARLEM, NL

A charming Library Empire mantel clock. The Cupido reading the book is a very desirable subject

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire French Mantel Clock, 1805
Empire French Mantel Clock, 1805

Empire French Mantel Clock, 1805

Located in Salzburg, Salzburg

French mantel clock circa 1805, putti feeding lioness with grapes. Bronze gilt eight day movement

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Antique Early 1800s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire chariot clock
French Empire chariot clock

French Empire chariot clock

Unavailable|$26,080

French Empire chariot clock

Located in HAARLEM, NL

A charming French Empire ormolu chariot clock, circa 1810 with 8-day movement, striking , in its

Category

Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century French Empire Vestal Clock
19th Century French Empire Vestal Clock

19th Century French Empire Vestal Clock

Located in Marseille, FR

Gilded bronze clock depicting a vestal, Empire period. 19th century. Dimensions: Width 24cm

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Ormolu and Bronze Urn Mantel Clock
French Empire Ormolu and Bronze Urn Mantel Clock

French Empire Ormolu and Bronze Urn Mantel Clock

Located in Amsterdam, NL

8.5-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals signed à Paris, engraved pierced gilt hands, eight day spring driven movement with anchor escapement and silk suspended pendulum, half hour cou...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Attractive French Empire Ormolu Sculptural Chariot Mantel Clock
Attractive French Empire Ormolu Sculptural Chariot Mantel Clock

Attractive French Empire Ormolu Sculptural Chariot Mantel Clock

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

8-day spring driven movement with anchor escapement and silk suspended pendulum, half hour countwheel striking on a bell, 9.5-cm enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals signed Le Roy...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock
French Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock

French Empire Period Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Brussels, BE

Gilded bronze. France, circa 1820, the dial signed Demanet à Bruxelles with pendulum and key

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock
Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock

Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock

Unavailable|$22,524

Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The dial signed Gentilhomme Palais Royal a Paris.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Tycoon's circa 1838 French Empire Portico Mantel Clock-Provenance
Tycoon's circa 1838 French Empire Portico Mantel Clock-Provenance

Tycoon's circa 1838 French Empire Portico Mantel Clock-Provenance

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

From a Connoisseur for a Connoisseur, Provenance Adds to Value! FRENCH MANTEL CLOCK - Fine Empire

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Restoration Empire Clock Representing François 1er
French Restoration Empire Clock Representing François 1er

French Restoration Empire Clock Representing François 1er

Located in Marseille, FR

French Restoration Empire clock representing François 1er. Works perfectly, wire movement with its

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Urn Clock With His Globe
French Empire Urn Clock With His Globe

French Empire Urn Clock With His Globe

Located in Marseille, FR

Urn clock of French Empire period in patinated and gilded bronze, decorated with palmettes and

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Decorative French Empire Wall Clock by Pasta & Pavia Hr
Decorative French Empire Wall Clock by Pasta & Pavia Hr

Decorative French Empire Wall Clock by Pasta & Pavia Hr

Located in Amsterdam, NL

15-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals signed Pasta & Pavia Hr. with blued steel Breguet hands, spring-driven movement with anchor escapement and silk suspended pendulum of eight day ...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Antique French Empire Cherub Clock Mantle Clocks Ormolu, 1890
Antique French Empire Cherub Clock Mantle Clocks Ormolu, 1890

Antique French Empire Cherub Clock Mantle Clocks Ormolu, 1890

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

Gorgeous antique French Empire cherub clock. Lovely time piece and very well cast, ormolu has a

Category

Antique 1890s Empire Mantel Clocks

French Empire Marble and Onyx Mantle Clock
French Empire Marble and Onyx Mantle Clock

French Empire Marble and Onyx Mantle Clock

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Incised and polychromed with Egyptian figures and hieroglyphs, this French Empire style clock

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble

French Second Empire Bronze Dore Mantle Clock
French Second Empire Bronze Dore Mantle Clock

French Second Empire Bronze Dore Mantle Clock

By H & F of Paris

Located in Woodbury, CT

A Napoleon III period gilt bronze encased Second Empire mantle clock. The Roman coin-like plaque

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Carriage Clock
French Empire Carriage Clock

French Empire Carriage Clock

Located in Beaconsfield, GB

A French Empire carriage clock, having a laurel leaf handle, reeded side columns and beaded round

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

A charming French Empire ormolu chariot clock, circa 1810
A charming French Empire ormolu chariot clock, circa 1810

A charming French Empire ormolu chariot clock, circa 1810

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

with 8-day movement, striking , in its original gilded case.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Ormolu Bedroom Clock
French Empire Ormolu Bedroom Clock

French Empire Ormolu Bedroom Clock

By Andre Lepaute

Located in Brussels, BE

France, signed Lepaute à Paris, circa 1820. In working condition, delivered with pendulum and key

Category

Antique 1820s French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Clock with Warlike Attributes
Empire Clock with Warlike Attributes

Empire Clock with Warlike Attributes

Located in Antibes, FR

Very beautiful bronze clock with brown patina with a golden bronze dial settled in a Roman shield

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French Empire Gilded Ormolue Clock
French Empire Gilded Ormolue Clock

French Empire Gilded Ormolue Clock

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Festeaud a Paris circa 1810.

Category

Antique 1810s French Mantel Clocks

Materials

Stone

Large French Empire, Ormolu Urn Mantel Clock
Large French Empire, Ormolu Urn Mantel Clock

Large French Empire, Ormolu Urn Mantel Clock

Located in Amsterdam, NL

10-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals and fine ormolu hands, spring-driven movement with anchor escapement and silk suspended pendulum of eight day duration, half hour count wheel st...

Category

Antique 19th Century French First Empire Clocks

French Empire Porcelain Mantle Clock, 19th Century
French Empire Porcelain Mantle Clock, 19th Century

French Empire Porcelain Mantle Clock, 19th Century

Located in Liverpool, GB

A massive porcelain console clock in Empire style. Figural! from the 19th century, with very rich

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

French Empire/CharlesX pendulum mantel clock
French Empire/CharlesX pendulum mantel clock

French Empire/CharlesX pendulum mantel clock

Located in HAARLEM, NL

This is a beautiful French Empire/Charles X mantelpiece/pendulum from circa 1820 that is both

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Empire Mahogany And Ormolu Mounted Clock On Stand
19th Century French Empire Mahogany And Ormolu Mounted Clock On Stand

19th Century French Empire Mahogany And Ormolu Mounted Clock On Stand

Located in Miami, FL

French Empire mahogany and ormolu mounted clock on stand; the clock with circular dial and Roman

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Bronze

A Splendid French Empire Bronze Doré Clock
A Splendid French Empire Bronze Doré Clock

A Splendid French Empire Bronze Doré Clock

Located in San Francisco, CA

; surmounting the central clock with original inner workings; a sculpture of an urn adorns the right side; above

Category

Antique 19th Century Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Period Clock,  Athena
Empire Period Clock,  Athena

Empire Period Clock, Athena

Unavailable|$68,758

Empire Period Clock, Athena

By L. Ravrio 1

Located in Antibes, FR

Rare Empire Period clock of Athena goddess of war. It stands on a red marble base and is all

Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Napoleon III Empire Clock, circa 1860
Napoleon III Empire Clock, circa 1860

Napoleon III Empire Clock, circa 1860

Located in Redding, CA

A beautiful clock very finely cast, with rare blue and white marble combination and Egyptian motif

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Empire Ormolu Borne Mantel Clock, circa 1800
French Empire Ormolu Borne Mantel Clock, circa 1800

French Empire Ormolu Borne Mantel Clock, circa 1800

Located in Amsterdam, NL

10-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals signed à Paris, finely pierced and engraved ormolu hands, spring-driven movement with anchor escapement and silk suspended pendulum of 8-day du...

Category

Antique 19th Century French First Empire Clocks

French Empire, Gilt Sevres, Porcelain Urn Mantel Clock
French Empire, Gilt Sevres, Porcelain Urn Mantel Clock

French Empire, Gilt Sevres, Porcelain Urn Mantel Clock

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Eight cm enamel dial with Roman numerals signed Angevin a Paris, fine gilt hands with flower tips, movement with anchor escapement of eight day duration and silk suspended pendulum, ...

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Antique 19th Century French First Empire Clocks

Attractive Small French Empire Mantel Clock, circa 1800
Attractive Small French Empire Mantel Clock, circa 1800

Attractive Small French Empire Mantel Clock, circa 1800

Located in Amsterdam, NL

8.5-cm enamel dial with Roman numerals and fine gilt bronze fleur-des-lys hands, spring driven movement with anchor escapement of 8-day duration, silk suspended pendulum and countwhe...

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Antique 19th Century French First Empire Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Important Early 19th Century French Empire Portico Clock
Important Early 19th Century French Empire Portico Clock

Important Early 19th Century French Empire Portico Clock

By B.L. Petit

Located in London, GB

bronze mounts. The enamel clock face in excellent condition with black roman numerals and 'open moon

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu, Steel

French Empire Lacquer and Gilt Lyre Form Mantle Clock
French Empire Lacquer and Gilt Lyre Form Mantle Clock

French Empire Lacquer and Gilt Lyre Form Mantle Clock

Located in New York, NY

French empire lacquer and gilt lyre form mantle clock with goat surmounts

Category

20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Marble

French First Empire Little Clock
French First Empire Little Clock

French First Empire Little Clock

Located in Paris, FR

French first Empire gilt bronze clock. Warrior back from the battlefield. The movement is

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Antique Early 19th Century Empire Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks

French Antique Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock circa 1820
French Antique Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock circa 1820

French Antique Empire Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock circa 1820

Located in Vilnius, LT

A French antique Empire gilt bronze mantel clock. A clock with a neoclassical figure that

Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Empire Period Guides Bronze Mantel Clock, France, before 1840
Empire Period Guides Bronze Mantel Clock, France, before 1840

Empire Period Guides Bronze Mantel Clock, France, before 1840

Located in Basel, BS

Empire period gilt bronze mantel clock decorated with putti, fountain column base and pediment with

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Attractive Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock circa 1820
Attractive Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock circa 1820

Attractive Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock circa 1820

By Sironval, Palais Royal

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Attractive Empire Ormolu Mantel Clock. 9,5 cm enamel dial with Roman numerals, "Brequet" hands, 8

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

French Empire Ormolu and 'Griotte Rouge' Marble Mantel Clock, circa 1810
French Empire Ormolu and 'Griotte Rouge' Marble Mantel Clock, circa 1810

French Empire Ormolu and 'Griotte Rouge' Marble Mantel Clock, circa 1810

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

striking, with the figure of a seated woman on top, the dial signed 'Lamiral A Paris'.

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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

French Empire Patinated Gilt Bronze Cupid and Eurydice Clock

Located in Vancouver, BC

A monumental French Empire mantel clock depicting scenes of the story of Orpheus and Eurydice. The

Category

Antique 1820s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Empire Ormolu Clock

French 19th Century Empire Ormolu Clock

Located in Sart-Saint-Laurent, BE

An exquisite French 19th century Empire ormolu clock. The clock raised on a rectangular base with

Category

Antique 1890s Belgian Adam Style More Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

Fine French Empire Gilt Bronze Marble Clock  Goddess with Dog- 19th century
Fine French Empire Gilt Bronze Marble Clock  Goddess with Dog- 19th century

Fine French Empire Gilt Bronze Marble Clock Goddess with Dog- 19th century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Signed Fine 19th century three-piece set, very finely gilt chased French Empire Japy Freres gilt

Category

Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Empire Mantel Clock "The Cup-and-Ball Lesson"
French Empire Mantel Clock "The Cup-and-Ball Lesson"

French Empire Mantel Clock "The Cup-and-Ball Lesson"

By Dautel

Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE

French Empire-period clock, circa 1810, "The Cup-and-Ball Lesson". Black marble and ormolu of

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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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.