Gordon Bradt
Late 20th Century American Kinetic Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Metal, Brass, Wire
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Vintage 1980s American Kinetic Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1980s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Early 2000s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1980s Industrial Mantel Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Metal, Wire
Late 20th Century American Clocks
Brass
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Acrylic, Lucite
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Prints
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Late 20th Century Console Tables
Rattan, Glass
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables
Travertine
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Seagrass, Wood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Tables
Goatskin, Wood, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Colombian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Glass, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
Teak
Mid-20th Century American Photography
Wood, Paper, Plexiglass
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Reed, Wood
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Wire
Mid-20th Century American Paintings
Canvas, Wood, Paint
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Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Flush Mount
Metal, Chrome, Wire
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.
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