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Kienzle Germany 1930 Art Deco 8 Days Desk Clock in Chrome Wood and Glass
Kienzle Germany 1930 Art Deco 8 Days Desk Clock in Chrome Wood and Glass

Kienzle Germany 1930 Art Deco 8 Days Desk Clock in Chrome Wood and Glass

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in Miami, FL

clocks makers house of Kienzle Uhren, back in the 1930. This clock has been crafted with art deco and

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Enamel, Steel

Art Deco German Floor Clock
Art Deco German Floor Clock

Art Deco German Floor Clock

Located in Vienna, AT

Art Deco floor clock made in the 1930s of soft woof covered with walnut veneer.   

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

Kienzle Art Deco Red Table Clock, Heinrich Möller, Germany, 1930s
Kienzle Art Deco Red Table Clock, Heinrich Möller, Germany, 1930s

Kienzle Art Deco Red Table Clock, Heinrich Möller, Germany, 1930s

By Wilhelm Kienzle, Kienzle Clocks, Heinrich Möller

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful Art Deco table or desk clock from the 1930s, designed by Heinrich Moeller, executed by

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Walnut Mantel Clock Mauthe, Germany, 1930s
Art Deco Walnut Mantel Clock Mauthe, Germany, 1930s

Art Deco Walnut Mantel Clock Mauthe, Germany, 1930s

By Mauthe

Located in Praha, CZ

Art Deco mantel clock made by Mauthe. Clock machine restored: new clock spring. New key. Perfectly

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Art Deco Kienzle Table Clock
Art Deco Kienzle Table Clock

Art Deco Kienzle Table Clock

By Kienzle Clocks, Heinrich Möller

Located in Vienna, AT

modern quartz movement with an AA battery. The clock is in perfect condition, no major scratches, no

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco German Mantle Clock by Diehl, c1930
Art Deco German Mantle Clock by Diehl, c1930

Art Deco German Mantle Clock by Diehl, c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this rather stylish Art Deco mantel clock manufactured by Diehl clock

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Glass, Oak

Beautiful Art Deco Mantel Clock with Glass Clocks Face, Germany, 1930s
Beautiful Art Deco Mantel Clock with Glass Clocks Face, Germany, 1930s

Beautiful Art Deco Mantel Clock with Glass Clocks Face, Germany, 1930s

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful Art Deco table or shelf clock, made in Germany in the 1930s. It has a square base made

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Walnut Mantel Clock Mauthe, Germany, 1930s
Art Deco Walnut Mantel Clock Mauthe, Germany, 1930s

Art Deco Walnut Mantel Clock Mauthe, Germany, 1930s

By Mauthe

Located in Praha, CZ

Art Deco mantel clock made by Mauthe. Machine repaired and adjusted by professional clock repairer

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Mantel Clock By Junghans, Germany, c1930
Art Deco Mantel Clock By Junghans, Germany, c1930

Art Deco Mantel Clock By Junghans, Germany, c1930

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this superbly stylish and fully restored German Bauhaus mantel clock

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Kienzle Art Deco Table Clock
Kienzle Art Deco Table Clock

Kienzle Art Deco Table Clock

By Kienzle Clocks, Heinrich Möller

Located in Vienna, AT

Designed in the 1930s by Heinrich Möller for Kienzle. Original condition with new battery movement. Wooden construction with glass front. Nice patina.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass, Softwood

Art Deco Mantle Striking Clock, German, circa 1930
Art Deco Mantle Striking Clock, German, circa 1930

Art Deco Mantle Striking Clock, German, circa 1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is the very good quality and extremely attractive Art Deco mantle clock made

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Art Deco Table Clock by Heinrich Möller for Kienzle
Art Deco Table Clock by Heinrich Möller for Kienzle

Art Deco Table Clock by Heinrich Möller for Kienzle

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in Vienna, AT

Kienzle table clock from the 1930s designed by Heinrich Möller. Brass with glass construction

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

1930s Art Deco Glass and Brass Clock by Heinrich Moller
1930s Art Deco Glass and Brass Clock by Heinrich Moller

1930s Art Deco Glass and Brass Clock by Heinrich Moller

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in Devon, England

Germany. Dating to the 1930s and today highly sort after is this modernist styled Art Deco clock. With an

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

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Wuba Faux Turtle Shell Traveling Clock
Art Deco Wuba Faux Turtle Shell Traveling Clock

Art Deco Wuba Faux Turtle Shell Traveling Clock

By German Manufactory

Located in Den Haag, NL

Art Deco Wuba Germany traveling or desk clock. Faux turtle shell case, comes with nice brass

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Natural Fiber

Beautiful Art Deco Rosé Glass Mantel Clock, Germany, 1930s
Beautiful Art Deco Rosé Glass Mantel Clock, Germany, 1930s

Beautiful Art Deco Rosé Glass Mantel Clock, Germany, 1930s

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful Art Deco table or shelf clock, made in Germany in the 1930s. The clock is made of rosé

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mercury Glass

Art Deco German Mantel Clock, FM Sonneberg, 1930's.
Art Deco German Mantel Clock, FM Sonneberg, 1930's.

Art Deco German Mantel Clock, FM Sonneberg, 1930's.

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Germany The watch is fully functional, a key to wind the movement is included. They have a

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Big Kienzle Art Deco Table Clock, 1930s
Big Kienzle Art Deco Table Clock, 1930s

Big Kienzle Art Deco Table Clock, 1930s

By Heinrich Möller, Kienzle Clocks

Located in Vienna, AT

Original movement replaced to a modern quartz movement with a battery. The clock is in perfect

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Big Kienzle Art Deco Table Clock, 1930s
Big Kienzle Art Deco Table Clock, 1930s

Big Kienzle Art Deco Table Clock, 1930s

By Heinrich Möller, Kienzle Clocks

Located in Vienna, AT

quartz movement with a battery. The clock is in perfect condition, no major scratches, no glass

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Junghans  Aluminum Table Clock  Germany
Art Deco Junghans  Aluminum Table Clock  Germany

Art Deco Junghans Aluminum Table Clock Germany

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Den Haag, NL

Very nice attractive Art Deco Table Clock . Solid Aluminum. comes with a wind up clock mechanism

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Very Large Walnut & Chrome Mantle Clock, German, c1930
Art Deco Very Large Walnut & Chrome Mantle Clock, German, c1930

Art Deco Very Large Walnut & Chrome Mantle Clock, German, c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this very stylish 1930's Art Deco Walnut mantle chime clock made in

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Mantel Clock
Art Deco Mantel Clock

Art Deco Mantel Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Art Deco mantel clock Art Deco mantel clock standing on a stepped walnut base with boxwood

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Mantel Clock
Art Deco Mantel Clock

Art Deco Mantel Clock

Located in Vienna, AT

Softwood with nut veneer, chromed clock-face Stil in original condition with new springs in fully

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Walnut, Softwood

Art Deco Mantel Clock
Art Deco Mantel Clock

Art Deco Mantel Clock

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Softwood covered with a walnut veneer made in Germany in the 1930s. Fully restored with battery

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

German Art Deco Grandfather Longcase Clock, circa 1930
German Art Deco Grandfather Longcase Clock, circa 1930

German Art Deco Grandfather Longcase Clock, circa 1930

Located in Banner Elk, NC

German Art Deco grandfather clock, with stainless dial and highly decorative case in walnut and

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury Wall Clock by Prim
Midcentury Wall Clock by Prim

Midcentury Wall Clock by Prim

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in Vienna, AT

Wood frame with glass clock face originally with mechanical movement now rebuild to a battery one

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large Art Deco Mantel Clock
Large Art Deco Mantel Clock

Large Art Deco Mantel Clock

Located in Vienna, AT

Softwood with nut veneer, chromed clock-face and ball feet

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Nutwood, Softwood

Art Deco Wooden Wall Clock
Art Deco Wooden Wall Clock

Art Deco Wooden Wall Clock

Located in Vienna, AT

Softwood with walnut veneer, bakelite hours signs and steel pointers cream painted. Made in Germany

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Walnut, Softwood

Art Deco Junghans Wall Clock
Art Deco Junghans Wall Clock

Art Deco Junghans Wall Clock

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Walnut wood octagonal box, clock face with Arabic numbers, mechanical movement. Stil in original

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Decon Germany Wall Kitchen Clock Kienzle
Art Decon Germany Wall Kitchen Clock Kienzle

Art Decon Germany Wall Kitchen Clock Kienzle

Located in Praha, CZ

- Clock are in good condition - somewhere missing color - see the picture - Chimes also in good

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Junghans Meister Art Deco Brass Table Clock, Germany, 1930s
Junghans Meister Art Deco Brass Table Clock, Germany, 1930s

Junghans Meister Art Deco Brass Table Clock, Germany, 1930s

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

An elegant and solid Junghans Meister Art Deco desk or table clock with a mechanical 8-days

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Big Kienzle Bauhaus Wall Clock from the 1930s
Big Kienzle Bauhaus Wall Clock from the 1930s

Big Kienzle Bauhaus Wall Clock from the 1930s

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in Vienna, AT

Wooden frame with steel clock face made by Kienzle in the 1930s. The original movement is still

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Nutwood

Big Kienzle Bauhaus Wall Clock from the 1950s
Big Kienzle Bauhaus Wall Clock from the 1950s

Big Kienzle Bauhaus Wall Clock from the 1950s

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in Vienna, AT

Steel frame with steel clock face made by Kienzle in the 1950s. Fitted with an electric movement

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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel

German 1950s Kienzle Desk Clock Design Heinrich Möller
German 1950s Kienzle Desk Clock Design Heinrich Möller

German 1950s Kienzle Desk Clock Design Heinrich Möller

By Heinrich Möller, Kienzle Clocks

Located in Krefeld, DE

Table clock Design by Heinrich Möller in 1950's. Brass metal case, with brass handle and colored

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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

German 1930s Kienzle Desk Clock Design Heinrich Möller
German 1930s Kienzle Desk Clock Design Heinrich Möller

German 1930s Kienzle Desk Clock Design Heinrich Möller

By Heinrich Möller, Kienzle Clocks

Located in Krefeld, DE

Table clock Design by Heinrich Möller in 1930's. Black painted wood with brass handle and roman

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Mantel Clock by Junghans
Art Deco Mantel Clock by Junghans

Art Deco Mantel Clock by Junghans

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Softwood construction with walnut veneer and chrome-plated elements from the 1930s. Fully restored in working condition.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Steel Art Deco Wall Clock
Steel Art Deco Wall Clock

Steel Art Deco Wall Clock

Located in Vienna, AT

Steel painted clock, face with Arabic digits made in Germany in the 1930s, fitted with a modern

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Vintage 1930s German Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Mantel Alarm Clock by Junghans
Art Deco Mantel Alarm Clock by Junghans

Art Deco Mantel Alarm Clock by Junghans

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

Softwood construction with walnut veneer and chrome-plated elements from the 1930s. Fully restored in working condition.

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Glass, Nutwood

J Oswald German Art Deco Wooden Rolling Eye Scottie Mechanical Clock
J Oswald German Art Deco Wooden Rolling Eye Scottie Mechanical Clock

J Oswald German Art Deco Wooden Rolling Eye Scottie Mechanical Clock

By J. Oswald Company

Located in Den Haag, NL

the usually absent stunning Art Deco Oswald logo foil label.

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1970's Kienzle clock
Vintage 1970's Kienzle clock

Vintage 1970's Kienzle clock

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in PRAHA 5, CZ

Beautiful timepiece from famous German clock manufacturer KIENZLE, founded in 1822. In a very nice

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Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Amsterdam School Art Deco Mantel Clock not functioning
Amsterdam School Art Deco Mantel Clock not functioning

Amsterdam School Art Deco Mantel Clock not functioning

Located in MAASTRICHT, LI

Product description: The look of this clock is just astounding. The line pattern on the front of

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

1930s GermanArt Deco Kienzle Marble Desk Clock, Design Heinrich Möller
1930s GermanArt Deco Kienzle Marble Desk Clock, Design Heinrich Möller

1930s GermanArt Deco Kienzle Marble Desk Clock, Design Heinrich Möller

By Heinrich Möller, Kienzle Clocks

Located in Krefeld, DE

Beautiful green and brown marble Art Deco table clock Design by Heinrich Möller from the 1930's

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Franz Hermle German Tambour Mantle Clock
Franz Hermle German Tambour Mantle Clock

Franz Hermle German Tambour Mantle Clock

By Franz Hermle

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Franz Hermle German tambour mantle clock. It’s case is made of wood. It is adorned with

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20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Siemens Factory, Station or Workshop Wall Clock
Art Deco Siemens Factory, Station or Workshop Wall Clock

Art Deco Siemens Factory, Station or Workshop Wall Clock

By Siemens

Located in Vienna, AT

Steel painted with glass front made by Siemens Halske in Germany in the 1930s. Formerly a station

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Walnut Westminster Chiming Mantle Clock, English, c1930
Art Deco Walnut Westminster Chiming Mantle Clock, English, c1930

Art Deco Walnut Westminster Chiming Mantle Clock, English, c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this very stylish 1930's Art Deco mantle clock made in Germany by

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Wall Clock Attributed to Junghans
Art Deco Wall Clock Attributed to Junghans

Art Deco Wall Clock Attributed to Junghans

Located in Vienna, AT

Walnut wood octagonal box, clock face with Arabic numbers, restored new battery movement.

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Vintage 1920s German Wall Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Art Deco Eight Day Striking Mantle Clock by Thomas Haller, c1930
Art Deco Eight Day Striking Mantle Clock by Thomas Haller, c1930

Art Deco Eight Day Striking Mantle Clock by Thomas Haller, c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this very good quality and extremely attractive Art Deco mantle clock

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Art Deco Kienzly Zodiac Mantel Mystery Clock, circa 1935, Heinrich Möller
Art Deco Kienzly Zodiac Mantel Mystery Clock, circa 1935, Heinrich Möller

Art Deco Kienzly Zodiac Mantel Mystery Clock, circa 1935, Heinrich Möller

By Heinrich Möller

Located in Stockholm, SE

An unusual Art Deco Kienzle, a brass, copper, patinated, and glass 8-day mystery mantel timepiece

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Kienzly Zodiac Mantel Mystery Clock, circa 1935. Heinrich Möller
Art Deco Kienzly Zodiac Mantel Mystery Clock, circa 1935. Heinrich Möller

Art Deco Kienzly Zodiac Mantel Mystery Clock, circa 1935. Heinrich Möller

By Heinrich Möller

Located in Stockholm, SE

An unusual Art Deco Kienzle, a brass, copper, patinated, and glass 8-day mystery mantel timepiece

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Kienzle Art Deco Style Tall Case Clock
Kienzle Art Deco Style Tall Case Clock

Kienzle Art Deco Style Tall Case Clock

Located in Norwalk, CT

rounded Art Deco style case in a stunning wood. This clock will require a cleaning and adjustment to get

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Vintage 1950s German Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Art Deco Kienzly Zodiac Mantel Mystery Clock, circa 1935, Heinrich Möller
Art Deco Kienzly Zodiac Mantel Mystery Clock, circa 1935, Heinrich Möller

Art Deco Kienzly Zodiac Mantel Mystery Clock, circa 1935, Heinrich Möller

By Heinrich Möller

Located in Stockholm, SE

An unusual Art Deco Kienzle, a brass, copper, patinated, and glass 8-day mystery mantel timepiece

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Wall Clock by Junghans
Wall Clock by Junghans

Wall Clock by Junghans

By Junghans Uhren GmbH, Vitra, George Nelson, Stilnovo, Studio Art Deco

Located in München, DE

Wonderful brass wall clock from the 1950s. Charming design by Junghans and excellently crafted

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Floor Clock by Kieninger, 1940s
Art Deco Floor Clock by Kieninger, 1940s

Art Deco Floor Clock by Kieninger, 1940s

By Kieninger & Obergfell

Located in Praha, CZ

Floor clock with case in walnut finish with brass column caps. Made in Germany in 1930s or 1940s

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Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bauhaus 8 Day Brass & Glass Clock by Junghans, circa 1930
Art Deco Bauhaus 8 Day Brass & Glass Clock by Junghans, circa 1930

Art Deco Bauhaus 8 Day Brass & Glass Clock by Junghans, circa 1930

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this beautiful modernist 8 day clock by German clockmakers Junghans

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Mid-Century Jacob Palmtag Desk Clock
Art Deco Style Mid-Century Jacob Palmtag Desk Clock

Art Deco Style Mid-Century Jacob Palmtag Desk Clock

By Jakob Palmtag

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Beautiful Art Deco style mid century clock -made in the 50's by the famous German maker Palmtag

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

Materials

Cut Glass

Art Deco Style Villeroy & Boch Crystal Quartz Clock Paperweight 1970s
Art Deco Style Villeroy & Boch Crystal Quartz Clock Paperweight 1970s

Art Deco Style Villeroy & Boch Crystal Quartz Clock Paperweight 1970s

By Villeroy & Boch, Baccarat

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Art Deco style Villeroy & Boch Crystal Quartz Clock Paperweight 1970s. Signed with a marked with

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

Materials

Crystal

Atr Deco Quarter Clock, 1930
Atr Deco Quarter Clock, 1930

Atr Deco Quarter Clock, 1930

Located in Kraków, Małopolska

We present Art Deco quarter clock, 1930 Germany The furniture, has been manually renovated to

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Palisander

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German Art Deco Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the German art deco clock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each German art deco clock for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and glass. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect German art deco clock — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A German art deco clock made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made German art deco clock over the years, but those crafted by Kienzle Clocks, Junghans Uhren GmbH and Heinrich Möller are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a German Art Deco Clock?

The average selling price for a German art deco clock at 1stDibs is $975, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $35,475 for the highest priced.

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.