Chiming Mantle Clocks
Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Brass
Early 20th Century Edwardian Mantel Clocks
Glass, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Edwardian Mantel Clocks
Glass, Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Mantel Clocks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Other Wall Clocks
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Enamel, Ormolu
Antique Early 1900s German Mantel Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Baroque Mantel Clocks
Brass
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Belgian Black Marble
Antique 1860s French Mantel Clocks
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Mantel Clocks
Brass
Antique 19th Century American Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Bronze, Enamel
Antique 1860s French Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Brass, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Rococo Revival Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Brass
Antique 1860s French High Victorian Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Mantel Clocks
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Silver, Steel
20th Century Italian Rococo Candelabras
Brass
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Marble
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Brass, Enamel, Wrought Iron
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Vintage 1940s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Walnut
20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dry Bars
Brass
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Oak
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Mantel Clocks
Brass
Antique 18th Century English George II Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks
Mahogany
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Fruitwood
Antique Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Wall Clocks
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Brass
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Brass
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Brass
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Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Bronze
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Brass
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Clocks
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century French Classical Greek Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Romantic Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks
Metal, Brass
Early 20th Century Victorian Mantel Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Wood
Antique 1810s Austrian Empire Mantel Clocks
Brass, Enamel
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
20th Century German Art Deco Clocks
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Antique Mid-19th Century German Black Forest Mantel Clocks
Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks
Bronze, Enamel
Antique 19th Century French Empire Clocks
Marble, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Mantel Clocks
Marble
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Marble
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks
Onyx
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1910s Mantel Clocks
Other
Vintage 1930s Dutch Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Mantel Clocks
Walnut
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
20th Century American Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Antique 19th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Mantel Clocks
Brass
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Mantel Clocks
Mahogany, Satinwood, Burl
Antique 1870s French Baroque Mantel Clocks
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
Antique Early 18th Century Austrian Empire Mantel Clocks
Bronze, Enamel
Antique Early 18th Century Austrian Empire Mantel Clocks
Brass, Enamel
Antique Mid-19th Century French Biedermeier Mantel Clocks
Bronze, Enamel
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Marble
Vintage 1980s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Marble
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Chrome
Early 20th Century American Mantel Clocks
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Brass
Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Mantel Clocks
Enamel
Antique 1810s Austrian Empire Mantel Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Classical Roman Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Mantel Clocks
Marble
Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Mantel Clocks
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Giltwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Wall Clocks
Wood
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Brass, Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Marble, Spelter, Brass
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Marble, Chrome
20th Century American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Crystal, Metal
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Chrome
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Granite, Marble
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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.
- What is a chime on a clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The chime on a clock is the tune that it plays at specific time intervals. A clock may chime on the hour, or more frequently to mark shorter time increments. Shop for a variety of clocks from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Westminster chime clock features a quartz clock movement, which electronically plays the “Westminster Quarters” / “Westminster Chimes” melody on the hour mark. A Westminster chime clock also plays a progressive melody to mark every quarter-hour. Westminster chime clocks are considered classic and timeless furnishings, made using high-quality wood and metals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage Westminster chime clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The meaning of the chimes on a clock relates to time. At specific intervals, the chimes play a melody to let you know how much time has passed. Depending on the design, clock chimes may sound every 15, 30 or 60 minutes. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage clocks.
- What makes a clock chime?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A mechanical process is what makes a clock chime. The music roll pulls back a chime hammer, which then returns to its original position and hits a chime rod, or in certain cases, a steel tuned tube, as it rotates. The majority of chiming, weight-driven mechanical grandfather clocks have 12 hammers and rods. Find a collection of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To fix the chime on a mantel clock, take it to an experienced clock repair shop. A professional will have the knowledge and tools necessary to diagnose the problem with the chimes and make the necessary repairs. You'll find a range of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021A Westminster chime clock uses quartz movement to work the gears, to move pendulums and to play the popular melody everyone is fond of. The quartz movement electronically plays the melody that can be set to play on the hour, half an hour and quarter hour if desired. Find a wide range of antique, new and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021To get your grandfather clock to chime correctly, you must wait until the next hour count and note how many hours the clock chimes and then move the hour hand to the hour the clock chimed. Then you can reset the clock to the proper time.1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021You can get your grandfather clock to chime correctly in a few easy steps. Firstly, wait for the next hour to chime on the clock. After that, count how many hours your grandfather clock chimes. With your finger, move the hour hand to the number of the hour count, and reset the time clock to the correct time. If you don’t feel confident in trying this by yourself, get in touch with an antiques appraiser or related professional for help. Find a variety of grandfather clocks on 1stDibs.
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