Find many varieties of an authentic george nelson desk clock available at 1stDibs. Each george nelson desk clock for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using
metal,
wood and
plastic. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect george nelson desk clock — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A george nelson desk clock is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made george nelson desk clock over the years, but those crafted by
George Nelson,
Howard Miller and
Arthur Umanoff are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
Prices for a george nelson desk clock can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $125 and can go as high as $6,950, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.
Whether you’re working on-site or giving your home office the makeover it deserves, a new, vintage or antique table clock or desk clock is a decorative touch that blends ornament and functionality. Who says that a unique desk clock isn’t a meaningful addition to your home office or library? And who says you don’t need a cool clock anymore?
While our means for telling time have evolved from pocket watches to wristwatches and finally to our digital phones, there is likely still a place for a table clock or desk clock in your life, even if it isn’t a modern desk clock.
Antique and vintage clocks appeal to our penchant for nostalgia, whisking us back in time to the 18th and 19th centuries, when clockmakers were busying themselves with designs for objects such as mantel clocks, then ornate pieces that were typically displayed on top of a fireplace. Tabletop clocks and desk clocks are variations on the carriage clock, a small, portable timepiece outfitted with a hinged carrying handle that garnered popularity as the growth of rail travel took shape.
Clocks make great collectibles. More than one mantel clock in your home library is going to elevate the space where your carefully curated stacks of books live, while a well-designed small decorative desk clock can be a fun way to express your personal style. Amid your inkwell, porcelain paperweights and other desk accessories, a desk or table clock designed during the Art Deco or Louis XVI eras, for example, is going to stand out in your workspace as a striking accent.
Since new, vintage and antique tabletop and desk clocks are not as common in today’s interiors, these objects will make a statement in yours. Find a spectacular clock on 1stDibs now.