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Oris, Louis Armstrong Limited Edition 3 Watches Set from 10 Pieces Worldwide
Oris, Louis Armstrong Limited Edition 3 Watches Set from 10 Pieces Worldwide

Oris, Louis Armstrong Limited Edition 3 Watches Set from 10 Pieces Worldwide

Located in Antwerp, BE

The complication is multi functional and, as a mechanical work of art, features such as the calendar and the second time zone are fitted with quick-change corrector.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artist Wrist Watches

Materials

Rose Gold, Platinum, Sterling Silver

Vintage 1960s Patek Philippe 3310 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Manual 29mm
Vintage 1960s Patek Philippe 3310 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Manual 29mm

Vintage 1960s Patek Philippe 3310 18K Yellow Gold Champagne Dial Manual 29mm

By Patek Philippe

Located in New York, NY

It offers a view into the manually wound movement, transforming the watch from a beautiful object into a piece of kinetic art and mechanical transparency. An Artifact Of Design And...

Category

Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

June 14 2000 Christie's Auction Catalog Important Clocks and Marine Chronometers
June 14 2000 Christie's Auction Catalog Important Clocks and Marine Chronometers

June 14 2000 Christie's Auction Catalog Important Clocks and Marine Chronometers

By Christie's

Located in Red Lion, PA

Additionally, the collection includes detailed examples of George III musical bracket clocks and Louis XVI ormolu mantel clocks, emphasizing the intersection of mechanical engineerin...

Category

Early 2000s British Industrial Books

Materials

Paper

German Bronze Cigar Cutter in the Form of a Telegraph, circa 1930
German Bronze Cigar Cutter in the Form of a Telegraph, circa 1930

German Bronze Cigar Cutter in the Form of a Telegraph, circa 1930

Located in Madrid, ES

Its sculptural form and inventive design make it not only a useful desk object but also a conversation piece, ideal for collectors of tobacciana, mechanical curiosities, or Art Deco ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

German Bronze Cigar Cutter in the Form of a Telegraph, circa 1930
German Bronze Cigar Cutter in the Form of a Telegraph, circa 1930

German Bronze Cigar Cutter in the Form of a Telegraph, circa 1930

Located in Madrid, ES

Its sculptural form and inventive design make it not only a useful desk object but also a conversation piece, ideal for collectors of tobacciana, mechanical curiosities, or Art Deco ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Bronze

"Slavery" Sculptural Pendant Lamp, designed and assembled in Italy by Dario Nasuti
"Slavery" Sculptural Pendant Lamp, designed and assembled in Italy by Dario Nasuti

"Slavery" Sculptural Pendant Lamp, designed and assembled in Italy by Dario Nasuti

Located in Parma, IT

Designer Craftsmanship Made in Italy Slavery is a self-produced piece that celebrates the manual skill and ingenuity of Parma’s mechanical excellence applied to art. It is an object ...

Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Warhol Queens Advertisements, 1985
Warhol Queens Advertisements, 1985

Warhol Queens Advertisements, 1985

$304Sale Price / set|24% Off

Warhol Queens Advertisements, 1985

By Andy Warhol

Located in Brooklyn, NY

(source: Tate) Obsessed with celebrity, consumer culture, and mechanical reproduction, Pop Art king, Andy Warhol created some of the 20th century’s most iconic images.

Category

Vintage 1980s Posters

Materials

Paper

Mid-Century Modern Abstract "Arau Potter" Painting by Xavier Gonzalez, 1969
Mid-Century Modern Abstract "Arau Potter" Painting by Xavier Gonzalez, 1969

Mid-Century Modern Abstract "Arau Potter" Painting by Xavier Gonzalez, 1969

By Xavier Gonzalez

Located in Brooklyn, NY

When he was 8, his family moved to Mexico, where he studied art and mechanical engineering. After moving to the United States as a young man, he studied at the Art Institute of Chica...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

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Mechanical Art For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of mechanical art for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, chrome and iron. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of mechanical art — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of mechanical art made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of mechanical art over the years, but those crafted by J. & E. Steven's Company, J. & E. Stevens Co. and Bayard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mechanical Art?

The average selling price for a piece of mechanical art at 1stDibs is $1,195, while they’re typically $99 on the low end and $32,177 for the highest priced.