Skip to main content

Mantle Piece Art Deco Clocks

Art Deco Glass & Mirror 8 Day Mantle Clock, 1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superb Smiths glass & mirror 8 day clock in fully serviced condition
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Chinese Art Deco Carved Mahogany Mantle Clock, circa 1900
Located in Nantucket, MA
Turn of the century Chinese carved mahogany mantle clock, circa 1900, an Art Nouveau to Art Deco
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Large Modernist Mantle Mirrored Clock, Circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
piece for areas like mantle and desk or sideboards. This is a eight day wind up clock and is in good
Category

Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Impressively Large Art Deco Modernist English Mantle Clock, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulous 1930s Art Deco English Mantle clock with a superb modernist
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Modernist Art Deco Swiss Eight Day Mantle Clock, Swiss Made
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this great example of a Modernist Art Deco Swiss 8 Day Mantle clock
Category

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

Materials

Onyx, Chrome

Art Deco Chrome English Mantle Clock, 8 Day, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Wonderfully stylish 1930s chrome mantel (fireplace) clock running on an eight day movement. As with
Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

French Art Deco UCRA Bronze Swan Marble Mantle Garniture Clock Set by Marefbay
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A Three Piece Marefbay Art Deco Marble and Bronze Clock Garniture, circa 1930 Marks: MAREFBAY 9 x
Category

Vintage 1930s Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Art Deco English Chrome Clock , 8 Day, Mechanical, by Smiths, circa 1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
This is a stunning quality made Art Deco chrome clock by the English clockmakers Smiths - it has an
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

"Zodiac Clock, " Spectacular Art Deco Sculptural Clock in Wrought Iron and Copper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
displayed as a table top piece or a mantle clock, but is also designed to hang on a wall. The winding key
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Art Deco Marble and Alabaster Mantel Clock With Metal Bird
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 8 3/4 in Width: 16 1/2 in Depth: 3 1/4 in This vintage Art Deco marble mantle
Category

20th Century Unknown Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Metal

Art Deco Bakelite Clock, French, Serviced. c1930
Located in Devon, England
Impressive large 1930s Art Deco Bakelite table/ mantle clock by the French company Japy. Great
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Large and Impressive 1930s Art Deco Red Bakelite Mantle Clock by JAZ
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
clock so we've added a replacement. A time piece a real Art Deco connoisseur will love and admire. We've
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

People Also Browsed

Art Deco Style Lamp Nude with Scarf by Fayral for Max Le Verrier Séréntité
By Pierre Le Faguays, Max Le Verrier
Located in Antwerp, BE
Art Deco style lamp sculpture nude with scarf SERENITE signed Fayral, pseudonym of Pierre Le Faguays. Patinated metal on marble base, frosted glass. Design ca. 1930. Posthumous cont...
Category

2010s French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Vintage 1940's Green Carved Bakelite and Silver Plate Floral Brooch
Located in Seguin, TX
Vintage circa 1940's carved green bakelite and silver plate pin or brooch. Carved floral round bakelite cabochon prong set in silver plate relief floral backing. Good condition, pati...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver Plate

German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Krefeld, DE
Wall clock design & produced by Junghans in 1960s. Gold colored and brass metal and white wood. Mechanical movement and gong is in good working condition. Very nice gong but if you d...
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Style Skyscraper Bakelite Clock by JAZ
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
Fabulous Art Deco clock by JAZ a French clock maker. This clock is red bakelite a wonderful skyscraper shaped casing. The condition of the face is particularly good showing little to...
Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Eight Day Mantel Chiming Clock by Pfeilkreuz Junghans, c1930
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Devon, England
Absolutely spectacular oak & calamander Art Deco mantel clock manufactured by Pfeilkreuz Junghans clock company In Germany in the 1930's . The case has a angular design with raised c...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco Green Glass, Mirror and Chrome Clock by Smiths Clockmakers, circa 1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
Superb 1930s Art Deco green glass and mirror mantel clock by Smiths clockmakers, England. Very attractive clock with cream enamel Deco numerals. Beautiful condition throughout, no ch...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Chrome

Large Industrial Pragotron Illuminated Czech Factory Wall Clock, c.1960
By Pragotron
Located in London, GB
A beautiful example of a huge single sided illuminated wall clock manufactured by Pragotron. c.1960. Measure: 28". This clock has remained in wonderful original condition. The per...
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Adjustable Brass and Bakelite Wall and Table Lamp 306 by Kaare Klint, 1950s
By Le Klint, Kaare Klint
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
The original Kaare Klint Wall and table lamp 306 "Kiplamp". This unusual vintage wall & desk light was designed by Kaare Klint for Le Klint in Denmark. First produced in the 1940s t...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Streamline Design Bakelite and Opaline Table Lamp, 1920s to 1930s
Located in NUEMBRECHT, NRW
This unusual vintage table or bedside lamp was designed and manufactured in Germany in the 1920s-1930s during the Bauhaus period. It is made of bronzed brass, has got an adjustable l...
Category

Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bauhaus German Mantel Clock, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this superbly stylish large German Bauhaus mantel clock manufactured in the 1930's. This is a beautifully crafted and seldomly seen art deco table or mantle...
Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Bauhaus German Mantel Clock, c1930
Art Deco Bauhaus German Mantel Clock, c1930
H 8.27 in W 14.57 in D 5.71 in
Art Deco Style Chrome or Silveroid Desk Timepiece
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely Art Deco style chrome or silveroid desk timepiece. Probably made circa 1980. The case is a solid circular shaped chrome or silveroid case with a quartz (bat...
Category

20th Century American Art Deco More Clocks

Materials

Silver Plate, Chrome

Graceful Lalique France "Sylvie" Crystal Loving Doves Vase with Flower Frog
By Lalique
Located in Tustin, CA
Graceful handmade in France, Lalique crystal "Sylvie" vase captures the true harmony of two doves symbolizing peace, fidelity and love. Doves represent peace of the deepest kind. Ori...
Category

20th Century French Other Animal Sculptures

Materials

Crystal

Vintage Industrial Hebert Terry & Sons Anglepoise Metal Desk Table Lamp. c.1940
By Herbert Terry
Located in London, GB
Beautiful blonde 1227 Angelpoise lamp made by Herbert Terry & Sons. c.1940 One of the most famous desk lamps in british industrial history and still made to this day. In fully origi...
Category

Vintage 1940s British Industrial Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Odeon Cream Bakelite Alarm Clock by Jaz, French c1930s
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive 1930’s Art Deco Ivory coloured bakelite clock. Originating from France this wonderful clock is the epitome of Art Deco with its fabulous cloud shaped case. The clock ...
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Mantle Clock by Smiths, 8 Day Jewel Escapement, England, C1938
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this super stylish Art Deco Wood and Glass Mantle Clock With Working Original Movement, dating to 1938. Round wood case on polished wood base. The domed gla...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Art Deco Large Blue Mirror Modernist Clock by Vedette, c1930
By Vedette
Located in Devon, England
Large and impressive 1930s Art Deco blue mirror clock by Vedette. The clock originates from France, quite a weighty piece. Chromed bezel and clock hands with the makers name centre d...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Recent Sales

Vintage French Art Deco Marble Mantel Mantle Clock Deer
Located in Newberry, SC
A three-piece French Art Deco garniture mantle clock set in marble with deer ornamentation
Category

Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Marble

English Art Deco, Chrome, Wood and Polychromed Veneer Ziggurat Mantle Clock
Located in Port Hope, ON
This extremely architectural English Art Deco mechanical mantle clock features a geometric inlaid
Category

Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

French Antique Art Deco Mantle Clock Set Spelter Figurine 1920s Marble Urns
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Gorgeous French Art Deco clock set and garniture. Original antique set we date to the 1920s. Main
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Large Art Deco Solid Marble Mantle Clock
Located in Devon, England
This is a very high quality 1930s Art Deco French solid marble cased clock with a strong geometric
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble

Large Art Deco Solid Marble Mantle Clock
Large Art Deco Solid Marble Mantle Clock
H 8.08 in W 14.18 in D 5.12 in
Art Deco Stylish 8 Day Mantle Clock By Smiths, England, c1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
This is a stunning quality made Art Deco chrome clock by the English clockmakers Smiths - it has an
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

1920s Stunning Art Deco Marble Mantle Clock Garniture
Located in London, GB
An exquisite original antique marble Art Deco mantle clock with a pair of garnitures, circa 1920 in
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Large 1930s Art Deco Green Bakelite Mantle Clock
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
1930s Art Deco Bakelite mantel JAZ clock This is the daddy of true 1930s Art Deco clocks. Made in
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco French Bakelite Mantle Clock by JAZ, C1930
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
This is the daddy of true 1930's Art Deco clocks. Made in France by the very collectible Jaz
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Huge Art Deco 1930s Chrome Mantle Clock by LIP
Located in Devon, England
On first viewing of this wonderfully styled Art Deco clock one can't be not taken back by the sheer
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

1930s Art Deco French Bakelite Mantle Clock by Jaz
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
This is the daddy of true 1930s Art Deco clocks. Made in France by the very collectible Jaz company
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Cor Alons, The Hague School, Coromandel & Mahogany Mantle Clock, Art Deco
By Cor Alons
Located in Soesterberg, UT
famous Art Deco influenced the-Hague-School architect Cor Alons (Groningen, June 11, 1892 – The Hague
Category

Vintage 1920s Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

French original Art Deco ATO wooden clock with battery
By ATO
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a wonderful wooden mantle or desk clock with great marquetry. These early ATO clocks were
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Metal

Pierrot French Art Deco Clock on Marble Base
Located in Oakland, CA
A classic romantic French Art Deco clock with the iconic lovers Pierrot et Pierrette in a sculpture
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

Spectacular French Art Deco Modernist Pendulum Clock
Located in Oakland, CA
look great on your mantle, buffet or Art Deco archway. Measurements: 15.5" T x 15.5" W x 5.5" D
Category

Vintage 1930s French Wall Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Super Rare 1939 Dated and Carved Robert Mouseman Thompson Smiths Mantle Clock
By Robert Thompson
Located in GB
Thompson 1939 carved and dated mantle clock with the original Smiths movement I bought this piece for
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Machine Age Skyscraper Style Polished Aluminum Clock by DEP
Located in New York, NY
desk and mantle clocks models. The streamline Machine Age design is exemplary of the Art Deco period
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Large Vintage Industrial Painted Metal Wall Clock By Ferranti Ltd
By International Time Recording Co. Ltd.
Located in Nottingham, GB
known for their mantle clocks Ferranti produced synchronous clocks from 1932 to 1957 from their factory
Category

Early 20th Century British Industrial Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Hand Carved German Owl Clock with Moving Eyes for Restoration
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original circa 1920's hand carved Owl mantle clock
Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Clock with cold painted Bronze Birds, circa 1930's
Located in Oakland, CA
serviced. Keeps good time. A stunning mantle, desk or console piece for sure. Quite unusual.
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze

Rare 1938 Asprey Solid Sterling Silver Art Deco Guilloche Enamel 8 Day Clock
By Charles & George Asprey, Asprey International Limited
Located in GB
silver art Décor 1938 Guilloche enamel 8 day mantle clock A truly stunning piece, the back is fully
Category

Vintage 1930s British Georgian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Art Deco Walnut Mantle Clock, England, c1930s
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very stylish Art Deco walnut mantle clock dating to the 1930's
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Art Deco High Quality French Mantle Clock, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulous 1930's Art Deco French Mantle clock with a superb modernist
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome, Brass

Art Deco English Chiming Walnut Mantle Clock, c1938
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rather stylish Art Deco mantel clock manufactured with an 8 day
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

English 1930s Art Deco 8 Day Walnut Mantle Clock
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very stylish Art Deco walnut clock. Originating from England and
Category

Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Large Art Deco Rare Modernist French Mantle Clock, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
Aside the appearance and super rarity of this marvelous Art Deco clock on first viewing, one can't
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco French 8 Day Marble Mantle Clock, c1930's
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very charming Art Deco 8 day clock, originating from France and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Spelter, Brass

Modernist Original Art Deco Mantle Clock Quartz Conversion
Located in Oakland, CA
Modernist Original Art Deco Mantle Clock Quartz Conversion. Great looking clock with original deco
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Large Art Deco French Bakelite Mantle Clock by JAZ, circa 1930s
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
This is the daddy of true 1930s Art Deco clocks. Made in France by the very collectable JAZ company
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Oak, Cocobolo & Mahogany Mantle or Desk Clock w. Chrome Metal Numerals
Located in Lisse, NL
piece. Thanks to its 'timeless' design, this 'striking' clock will not only look great in an Art Deco
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Art Deco English Mantle Clock, 8 Day, Serviced, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
This is a stunning quality made clock by the English clockmakers SEC ( Smiths Electric Clock) - it
Category

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

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Rare 1930s Art Deco French Pink Glass Mantle Clock by Jaz
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
Very impressive and rare 1930s Art Deco rose pink glass and chrome clock by the French clock makers
Category

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

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Huge French Mirror Mantle Clock on Solid Marble Base
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this fabulously glam, 1930s Art Deco clock of large proportions. A great
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Art Deco French Asymmetrical Marble Clock and Sitting Female Statue
Located in Oakland, CA
Art Deco French Asymmetrical marble clock with female statue. Rare clock design with amazing
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Spelter

Art Deco Modernist Clock By Imhof, Swiss, c1930
By Arthur Imhof
Located in Devon, England
Wonderful quality Swiss Art Deco clock from the house of Imhof in Switzerland, dating to the 1930's
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Original circa 1930's Asprey London Chinoiserie Mantle Clock Lovely Decoration
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in GB
mantle clock. A very decorative and well made piece, retailed through one of the finest silversmiths
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood

Meissen Art Déco Mantle Clock with Two Putti by Paul Scheurich 1934-1947
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Vienna, AT
Excellent Meissen Rococo Style Piece of Art: On a curved base plate with diamond pattern in marble
Category

Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage French Art Deco Marble Mantle Mantel Clock
Located in Newberry, SC
A three-piece French Art Deco Mantle Clock Set in yellow and grey marble
Category

Vintage 1930s French Clocks

Materials

Marble

Antique Art Deco Marble Mantle Mantel Clock Roses
Located in Newberry, SC
A massive three-piece French Art Deco Mantle Clock in grey and pumpkin marble with a stylized brass
Category

Early 20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Marble

Antique French Art Deco Marble Mantle Mantel Clock Bird
Located in Newberry, SC
Item #: 11-448-0 Antique French Art Deco Marble Mantle Mantel Clock Bird
Category

Early 20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

Antique French Art Deco Marble Mantle Mantel Clock Bird
Located in Newberry, SC
4.75W x 2.50D Comment: Great Art Deco styling and pretty marble make this
Category

Early 20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

French Art Deco clock set
Located in Kensington, MD
French period Art Deco three-piece mantle clock set. Clock and tazza-shaped garniture composed of
Category

20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Art Deco clock set
French Art Deco clock set
H 13.5 in W 22.75 in D 5 in
Antique Deco Marble Mantle Mantel Clock Shepherd Dog
Located in Newberry, SC
A three- piece French Art Deco Garniture Mantle Clock in marble featuring a shepherd dog
Category

Early 20th Century French Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal

Vintage Art Deco Mantel Clock Laigle German Shepherds
Located in Newberry, SC
A colorful three-piece French Art Deco Style Mantle Clock Set in green, rose, and black marble with
Category

Vintage 1930s German Clocks

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Large French Art Deco Bayard Tri-Colour Metal Mechanical Eight-Day Mantel Clock
By Bayard
Located in Port Hope, ON
This amazing large French Art Deco tri-colour metal, mechanical 8-day mantle clock is mounted on a
Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass, Chrome, Copper

Rare English Art Deco Blue, Black and Clear Lucite Electric Metamec Mantle Clock
By Metamec
Located in Port Hope, ON
The design of this very rare geometric English Art Deco electric mantel clock by Metamec features
Category

Vintage 1940s Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Lucite

Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Mantle Piece Art Deco Clocks", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Mantle Piece Art Deco Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of mantle piece art deco clocks is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct mantle piece art deco clocks — often made from metal, glass and chrome — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of mantle piece art deco clocks available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Art Deco and industrial mantle piece art deco clocks are consistently popular styles. Many mantle piece art deco clocks are appealing in their simplicity, but JAZ, Meissen Porcelain and Paul Scheurich produced popular mantle piece art deco clocks that are worth a look.

How Much are Mantle Piece Art Deco Clocks?

Prices for mantle piece art deco clocks start at $765 and top out at $19,766 with the average selling for $1,279.

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.