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Kirsch Hamilton Modernist "Aurora" Clock Lamp
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in New York, NY
Kirsch Hamilton Modernist "Aurora" chrome clock lamp, original label to underside. Dealer: S138XX
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Lamps

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Metal

Kirsch Hamilton, American Mid-Century Modern Prisma Aluminum Aurora Clock, 1970s
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Stamford, CT
American Mid-Century Modern Prisma aluminum aurora clock, Kirsch Hamilton, 1970s. A vintage 1970s
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

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Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Faux-Fur, 1971, Set of 2
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” two-seater sofa for B&B Italia, Mongolian faux-fur, Italy, 1971, set of two. This is a timeless Postmodern design icon. The starting point was a shopping ...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Watch Me L Clock Resin Blue Pink Green
By Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wall Clocks

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Resin

Modern space age DF2000 sideboard by Raymond Loewy for Doubinsky Frères in 1968.
By Raymond Loewy, Doubinsky Freres
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
After a brief but promising career as a fashion illustrator, French- American designer Raymond Loewy dedicated his talent to the field of graphic and industrial design. Loewy’s creat...
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Rare 'Kono' Dining Table / Desk by Lella & Massimo Vignelli for Casigliani, 1984
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage Quilted Lilly Pad Sofa
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage quilted cotton lily pad upholstered sofa with two seat cushions, four back cushions and four throw pillows. No labels. Arm height 23" Seat depth 21" from back cushions; 26.5"...
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Sofas

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Vintage Quilted Lilly Pad Sofa
Vintage Quilted Lilly Pad Sofa
H 27 in W 98 in D 34 in
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Faux-Fur, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Metal

Pink ‘Ultrafragola’ Mirror Designed by Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova, Italy
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in London, GB
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Mario Bellini, Le Bambole, Sofa, B&B Italia, 1970s
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Milano, Lombardia
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Sofas

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Croissant Sofa by Raphael Raffel for Honore Paris in Mohair Velvet, 1970s
By Maison Honoré, Raphael Raffel
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare croissant sofa by Raphaël Raffel for Maison Honoré Paris made in the mid 1970s. The sofa has been fully restored and newly upholstered with a beautiful light Teddy caramel mohai...
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Mohair, Velvet

Modern Minho Chaise Lounge, DEDAR Velvet, Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Minho Chaise Lounge, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. Designed by Rute Martins for the Contemporary Collection, the Minho chaise lounge with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

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1980s Green Bang & Olufsen Beocom 2000 Phone
By Lone and Gideon Lindinger-Loewy
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Scientific Instruments

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1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production
By Herman Miller, George Nelson, Robert Propst
Located in Renens, CH
1960s Action Office Standing Desk by George Nelson, Herman Miler production George Nelson, architect, designer and author is famous for several of his creations such as the Bubble...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Metal

USM Haller Shelving H2 Storage System
By Paul Schaerer, Fritz Haller, Usm Haller
Located in New York, NY
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sideboards

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Chrome, Steel

Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk
Located in Cheshire, GB
Victorian mahogany partners desk the rectangular top with inset leather having tooled border enclosed by a moulded edge over an arrangement of three freeze drawers. Above two pedesta...
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Antique 19th Century British Desks and Writing Tables

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Leather

Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk
Victorian Mahogany Partners Desk
H 30 in W 54 in D 36 in
Rare and Collectible 1960's Horikawa Space Station Toy
Located in Redding, CT
Rare and Collectible 1960's Horikawa Space Station Toy. Perfect for that space age toy collector. Tin Lithograph sphere that says Nasa Space Station on the side with plastic molded i...
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Space Age Toys and Dolls

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Metal

Directoire Provincial Fruitwood Buffet
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top over a long center drawer flanked by a pair of drawers over a pair of cabinet doors flanked by doors. Fluted canted corners. Raised on circular tapered legs. From a H...
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Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Buffets

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Cherry

Directoire Provincial Fruitwood Buffet
Directoire Provincial Fruitwood Buffet
H 41 in W 81.5 in D 22.5 in

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Midcentury Aurora Clock by Kirsch Hamilton
Located in London, GB
Midcentury clock with coloured disk as second hand, designed by Kirsch Hamilton Awesome midcentury
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome

Midcentury Aurora Clock by Kirsch Hamilton
Midcentury Aurora Clock by Kirsch Hamilton
H 8.67 in W 6.7 in D 10.24 in
Vintage Prisma Clock by Kirsch Hamilton
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An op art inspired piece from 1976, the Prisma clock by Kirsch Hamilton Associates manages to
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome

Vintage 1970s Prisma Clock by Kirsch Hamilton
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An op art inspired piece from 1976, the Prisma clock by Kirsch Hamilton Associates manages to
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome

American Mid-Century Modern Prisma Aluminum Aurora Clock, Kirsch Hamilton, 1970s
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Stamford, CT
American Mid-Century Modern Prisma aluminum aurora clock, Kirsch Hamilton, 1970s. A vintage
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

American Mid-Century Modern Aluminum Aurora Clock by Kirsch Hamilton, 1970s
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Stamford, CT
American Mid-Century Modern aluminum Aurora clock by Kirsch Hamilton, 1970s A vintage 1970s
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

Iconic Space Age Aurora Table Desk Clock by Kirsch Hamilton
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful polished aluminum body, and in working condition Aurora clock designed by Kirsch Hamilton
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20th Century American Space Age Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

1970's Kirsch Hamilton Aurora Clock
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A vintage early 1970's aluminum Aurora clock by Kirsch/Hamilton of Cambridge, Mass. It is in great
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Vintage 1970s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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1970's Kirsch Hamilton Aurora Clock
1970's Kirsch Hamilton Aurora Clock
H 3.15 in W 1.97 in D 3.15 in
Aurora Clock by Kirsch-Hamilton Associates
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Quintessential 1970s desk top clock in original condition. Color changing face when second hand rotates and at different angles.
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

Aurora Clock by Kirsch or Hamilton Associates Designed by Corniche-de-Harak
By Corchia-de-Harak
Located in Philadelphia, PA
functions and retains its original Kirsch/Hamilton label. It also has its back plate which covers the light
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

1970’s Aurora Clock
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
produced by Rathcon and later for mass production by Kirsch Hamilton. It is running nicely, keeping time
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Vintage 1970s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

1970’s Aurora Clock
1970’s Aurora Clock
H 8 in W 5 in D 8 in
Vintage Aurora Table Clock by Chronoart
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An iconic and timeless 1970s design, the Aurora clock was originally produced by Kirsch Hamilton
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome

1970s Aurora Clock
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
produced by Rathcon and later for mass production by Kirsch Hamilton. It is running nicely, keeping time
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Vintage 1970s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Aurora Clock
1970s Aurora Clock
H 8 in W 8 in D 5 in
1970’s Aurora Clock
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
produced by Rathcon and later for mass production by Kirsch Hamilton. It is running nicely, keeping time
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Vintage 1970s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

1970’s Aurora Clock
1970’s Aurora Clock
H 8 in W 8 in D 5 in
1970s Vintage Aurora Clock
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
produced by Rathcon and later for mass production by Kirsch Hamilton. We've sold many of these beauties and
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Vintage 1970s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

1970s Vintage Aurora Clock
1970s Vintage Aurora Clock
H 8 in W 8 in D 5 in
Vintage Metropolitan Museum of Art Color Changing Wall Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Similar in its constant color-shifting to the Kirsch Hamilton Prisma and Aurora clocks, this
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal

Prisma Clock Designed by Jay Kirsch and James Hamilton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prisma clock designed by Jay Kirsch and James Hamilton (Chronoart, 1976).
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Vintage 1970s More Clocks

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Glass

Aurora Clock
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a very rare and hard to find Aurora Clock. Constructed with aluminum body and colorful display of the time.
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Clocks

Aurora Clock
Aurora Clock
H 8 in W 5 in D 8 in
Prisma Clock Designed by Jay Kirsch and James Hamilton, 1976
Located in Brussels , BE
Prisma clock designed by Jay Kirsch and James Hamilton - 1976.
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Vintage 1970s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Glass

Prisma Clock Designed by Jay Kirsch and James Hamilton, 'Chronoart, 1976'
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prisma clock designed by Jay Kirsch and James Hamilton (Chronoart, 1976).
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Vintage 1970s American More Clocks

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Acrylic

1970’s Aurora Clock Restored
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A vintage 1970's Aurora clock restored by Chronoart. It is running beautifully and has new lenses/filters and a new motor. A few minor marks to the solid aluminum case and a nick to ...
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Vintage 1970s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

1970’s Aurora Clock Restored
1970’s Aurora Clock Restored
H 8 in W 8 in D 5 in
Aurora Clock by Kirsch/Hamilton, 1970s
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
iconic 1970's aurora clock designed by corchia & deharak, manufactured by kirsch/hamilton. this
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome

Op Pop Prisma Disc Clock by Kirsch Hamilton
By Kirsch/Hamilton, Prisma
Located in Ferndale, MI
Op Pop Prisma Disc Clock. Prisma by Kirsch Hamilton
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Vintage 1970s American Clocks

1970's Kirsch Hamilton Aurora Clock
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A vintage early 1970's aluminum Aurora clock by Kirsch/Hamilton of Cambridge, Mass. It is in great
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Vintage 1970s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

1970’s Kirsch Hamilton Aurora Clock
Located in Palm Springs, CA
. This clock is serial number 31396. It bears a vintage 1980’s repair stick from Kirsch Hamilton of
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Vintage 1970s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

1970's Kirsch Hamilton Aurora Clock with Original Box
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A vintage 1970's aluminium Aurora clock by Kirsch/Hamilton of Cambridge, Mass. This example has the
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Vintage 1970s American Mantel Clocks

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Aluminum

Aurora Clock by Kirsch-Hamilton Associates
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Quintessential 1970s desk top clock in original condition. Color changing face when second hand rotates and at different angles.
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Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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1970’s Kirsch Hamilton Aurora Clock Restored
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A vintage 1970's Aurora clock restored by AP Clocks. A classic design in the permanent collection of MOMA. This is a vintage 1970’s version not the later plated or second incarnation...
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Vintage 1970s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

1970’s Kirsch Hamilton Aurora Clock Restored
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A vintage 1970's Aurora clock restored by AP Clocks. It is running beautifully and has new lenses/filters and a new motor. A few marks and nicks to the solid aluminum case. This can ...
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Vintage 1970s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

aurora clocks designed by corchia & de harak for kirsch/hamilton
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
original aurora clocks designed by corchia & de harak for kirsch/hamiltion.
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Clocks

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Plastic

Iconic Kirsch Hamilton/Vintage 1970’s Aurora Mantel Table Desk Clock
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in West Hartford, CT
Original 1970’s vintage color shifting Aurora clock with sculpted case in highly polished aluminum. The light bulb was changed from an incandescent to a LED to protect the color filt...
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

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Metal, Aluminum

Aurora Clock Designed by Corchia and De Harak for Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
original aurora clock designed by corchia & de harak for kirsch/hamiltion. this particular clock
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Clocks

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Metal

1970’s Aurora Clock
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
produced by Rathcon and later for mass production by Kirsch Hamilton. It is running nicely, keeping time
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Vintage 1970s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

1970’s Aurora Clock
1970’s Aurora Clock
H 8 in W 8 in D 5 in
1970's Original Aurora Clock
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A vintage all original 1970's Aurora clock by Kirsch Hamilton. We actively seek these out and were
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Vintage 1970s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

1970's Original Aurora Clock
1970's Original Aurora Clock
H 8 in W 8 in D 5 in
1970s Vintage Aurora Clock
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
produced by Rathcon and later for mass production by Kirsch Hamilton. We've sold many of these beauties and
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Vintage 1970s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

1970s Vintage Aurora Clock
1970s Vintage Aurora Clock
H 8 in W 8 in D 5 in
1970’s Aurora Clock
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
produced by Rathcon and later for mass production by Kirsch Hamilton. It is running nicely, keeping time
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Vintage 1970s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

1970’s Aurora Clock
1970’s Aurora Clock
H 8 in W 8 in D 5 in
1970's Vintage Aurora Clock Restored
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
produced by Rathcon and later for mass production by Kirsch Hamilton. It is running nicely, keeping time
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Vintage 1970s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

Aurora Clock, Mid-Century Modern
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage Aurora clock in aluminum case. Clock has been serviced and working in perfect order. The clock displays the time by displaying beautiful colors t...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

Aurora Clock, Mid-Century Modern
Aurora Clock, Mid-Century Modern
H 8.13 in W 5 in D 8.13 in
Vintage 1970’s Aurora Clock Restored
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A vintage 1970's Aurora clock restored by Chronoart. It is running beautifully and has new lenses/filters and a new motor. Great condition. A few minor marks to the solid aluminum ca...
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Vintage 1970s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

Vintage 220v 1970s Aurora Clock with Box
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful all original Aurora clock in a factory original 220v configuration. Workings nicely. It features the original box which is stamped 220v. The box is a beat up original box...
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Vintage 1970s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

1970's Aurora Clock
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A vintage 1970's Aurora clock. A classic design in the permanent collection of MOMA. This is a vintage 1970’s version not the later plated or second incarnation that is being sold no...
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Vintage 1970s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Aluminum

1970's Aurora Clock
1970's Aurora Clock
H 8 in W 5 in D 8 in
Prisma Psychedelic Color Changing Clock by Kirsch & Hamilton, 1970s
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Atlanta, GA
Terrific "Prisma" Color Changing Clock by Kirsch & Hamilton, 1970s. This hard to find design is
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Clocks

1970's Prisma Optical Modern Clock
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Chicago, IL
The design of this mesmerizing 1970's clock is by Kirsh Hamilton Associates of Cambridge, Mass.
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Vintage 1970s American Clocks

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Metal

1970's Prisma Optical Modern Clock
1970's Prisma Optical Modern Clock
H 7.5 in W 7 in D 4.88 in
Aurora Magical Chrome Spectrum Clock by Kirsch & Hamilton, 1970s
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Atlanta, GA
Terrific vintage Aurora table clock by Kirsch & Hamilton. Comprised of an aluminum body with layers
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Vintage 1970s North American Clocks

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Aluminum

Aurora Chrome Magical Color Changing Clock by Kirsch & Hamilton, 1970s
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Atlanta, GA
Terrific vintage Aurora table clock by Kirsch & Hamilton. Comprised of an aluminum body with layers
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Vintage 1970s North American Clocks

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Aluminum

Iconic Aurora Clock by Kirsch Hamilton with Original Box
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Austin, TX
Aurora clock designed by Kirsch or Hamilton Associates with Corchia and de Harak. Serial Number
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Vintage 1970s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Prisma Clock Designed by Jay Kirsch and James Hamilton
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Prisma Chrono art clock by Jay Kirsch and James Hamilton.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

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Kirsch Hamilton For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic kirsch hamilton available at 1stDibs. A kirsch hamilton — often made from metal, aluminum and plastic — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect kirsch hamilton — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A kirsch hamilton made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made kirsch hamilton has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kirsch Hamilton, Corchia-de-Harak and Prisma are consistently popular.

How Much is a Kirsch Hamilton?

Prices for a kirsch hamilton can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $550 and can go as high as $3,000, while the average can fetch as much as $965.

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.