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Jean-Pierre Ryckaert Large Mid-Century Clock Lamp, Ca.1950
By Jean-Pierre Ryckaert
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large clock lamp by Jean-Pierre Ryckaert, Paris, ca.1950. Wrought-iron and leather. Decorated leather dial. Measurements without shade - Height with socket : 21"(53cm), Width : 9.25"...
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
Hermés Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Leather Stitched Desk Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
A very fine and unusual luxury desk clock designed by Herme's Paris and manufactured by Jaeger LeCoultre in Switzerland. The 8 day desk clock with brass dial sits in a stunning hand-...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Style Mid-Century Jacob Palmtag Desk Clock
By Jakob Palmtag
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Beautiful Art Deco style mid century clock -made in the 50's by the famous German maker Palmtag factory.
The clock movement and dial are set in the middle of a stylized sheet of ...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Cut Glass
Jaeger-LeCoultre Mid Century Brass and Lucite Inline Skeleton Clock No. 420
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
A stunning lucite and brass Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock, with a clean minimalistic design which would look stylish in any setting. The beauty of these skeleton clocks is t...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 6 in. W 5.25 in. D 1.75 in.
Rare Mid Century PRIM bakelite table or wall clock
By PRIM Clocks
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Extremely rare clock from Czech manufacturer PRIM. Manufactured in former Czechoslovakia in 1950's. Black bakelite body with brass hands. The clock is hinged and can be placed in sev...
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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bakelite
Mid Century Prim Wood and Bakelite Table Clock
By PRIM Clocks
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Arm watches and wall clocks Prim have made a name for themselves in the world. Round plastic clock with a simple dial and a red second hand are fitted in a wooden form which can be e...
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bakelite, Wood
Mid Century Ceramicl Wall Clock by PRIM, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By PRIM Clocks
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s
- Maker : PRIM
- Good original condition.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Ceramic
Mid Century Retro/ Art Deco Zodiac Clock, German, Atlanta Clock Company
By Atlanta Clock Co.
Located in Petaluma, CA
This quite unusual clock while displaying the signs of the Zodiac calendar, certainly is not for just astrology aficionados. The clock is signed on the dial "Atlanta", the maker, and...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Waterbury Wall Clock, USA, Mid 19th Century
By Waterbury Clock Co.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique clock from the mid-nineteenth century.
Dimensions: height 65 cm / width 39 cm / depth. 10.5 cm.
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Antique Late 19th Century American Other Wall Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Kienzle German Mid-Century Modern Bronze Table Clock
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Mexico City, MX
A rare German ca. 1960 bronze table clock by Kienzle.
The squared 20.3 x 20.3 cm. box with front glass shows an inner 17 cm. Ø circle with the clock's dials. The 4 corners depict...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
1970 Wall Clock Prim, Czechoslovakia
By PRIM Clocks
Located in Praha, CZ
Wooden wall clock Prim electronic from Czechoslovakia.
The clock is in original good working condition,
Battery operated clock.
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Seth Thomas Brookfield Banjo 8 Day Springwound Eagle Wall Clock
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1950s Seth Thomas Brookfield Colonial banjo style 8-day spring wound, pendulum, chiming wall clock with eagle finial. “Fabulous re-creation of the circa 1810 Willard Banjo Cl...
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Vintage 1950s Federal Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
H 29.5 in. W 9.75 in. D 4 in.
1957 Wall Clock Prim Czechoslovakia
By PRIM Clocks
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition.
Wooden frame with glass dial.
Original Prim Czechoslovakia Chimes.
Clock fully working
Key is included.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood
'5' Danish Mid-Century Wall Clocks
Located in Norwalk, CT
A collection of five fabulous Danish mid-century wall clocks including: Kieninger mid-century teak wall clock, Franz Hermle mid-century rosewood wall clock, Brixon mid-century rosewo...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
French Mid-Century Maple Grandfather Clock
Located in New York, NY
French Mid-Century (1940s) maple grandfather clock with Lucite column and chrome design with "MARGUERITE" clock face (Not working)
Category
Vintage 1940s French Clocks
Materials
Chrome
Bracket Clock, Italy, Mid-18th Century
Located in New York, NY
This clock exhibits the magnificent craftsmanship of the Italian Baroque. Guilloche decoration in gilt bronze emphasizes its luxurious curves and manages to make structural support s...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Wall Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Beauceware Mid-Century Wall Clock
Located in Maastricht, NL
A large mid-century American wall clock in working condition.
Metal back plate with beautiful 1950s colour blocking signing on the hours.
Colours varying from, soft white and p...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency brass walnut Table Clock by Kienzle, Germany
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table clock
Origin:
Germany
Producer:
Kienzle, Germany
Age:
1960s
This original vintage table clock was produced in the 1960s by the prem...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 6.54 in. W 5.52 in. D 2.76 in.
Vintage Hollywood Regency Wooden Walnut Table Clock by Kienzle, Germany 1960s
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table clock
Origin:
Germany
Producer:
Kienzle, Germany
Age:
1960s
This original vintage table clock was produced in the 1960s by the prem...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 6.19 in. W 11.03 in. D 2.49 in.
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Glass Table Clock by Kienzle, Germany 1960s
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table clock
Origin:
Germany
Producer:
Kienzle, Germany
Age:
1960s
This original vintage table clock was produced in the 1960s by the prem...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 5.52 in. W 5.52 in. D 1.97 in.
Art Deco Bronze & Glass Clock by Kienzle, Circa 1935, Germany
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Devon, England
Superbly stylish is this wonderful Art Deco 8 day clock by Kienzel. Beautiful bluey grey colored glass and brass desk timepiece is typical of the 1930s.
The bronze case is highly po...
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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Big Machined Brass Kienzle Modernist Table World Timer Zone Clock 1960
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Big Machined Brass Kienzle Modernist Table World Timer Zone Clock 1960
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
1970s Vintage German Kienzle Leather, Chrome & Lucite Space Age Wall Clock
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in London, GB
A vintage German wall clock manufactured by Kienzle in the 1970s. The clock features a black leather round clock face with white stitched detail around the circumference. Stainless s...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 10.63 in. W 10.63 in. D 0.79 in.
Red Chinoiserie Decorated Clock, Mid-20th Century
Located in valatie, NY
This beautiful clock containing later French works is decorated with scenes of Asian country life. It has a decorative brass handle, finials, face and legs. The wooden case is painte...
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20th Century French George III Clocks
Materials
Wood
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Brass Glass Table Clock by Kienzle, Germany
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table clock
Origin:
Germany
Producer:
Kienzle, Germany
Age:
1960s
This original vintage table clock was produced in the 1960s by the prem...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 7.09 in. W 6.3 in. D 1.97 in.
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Glass Table Clock by Kienzle, Germany 1970s
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table clock
Origin:
Germany
Producer:
Kienzle, Germany
Age:
1970s
This original vintage table clock was produced in the 1970s by the prem...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 4.93 in. W 7.09 in. D 1.97 in.
Mid Century Modern Walnut Lucite Grandfather Clock with Chime
By Mason and Sullivan Co., Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice quality mid century modern lucite and walnut grandfather clock with chime.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Lucite, Walnut
Mid-Century Swiss Gubelin Mantel Clock
By Guebelin ( Gübelin )
Located in Forney, TX
From the House of Gübelin, an elegant mid-20th century Swiss mantel clock. Reminiscent of lavish French Louis XV taste, the vintage clock features a violin shaped parcel gilt wooden ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Skeleton Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
Stunning Jaeger LeCoultre inline skeleton clock, with a clean minimalistic design which would look stylish on a table, mantelpiece of desk.
The stylish Jaeger LeCoultre logo is v...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Skeleton Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
Stunning Jaeger LeCoultre inline skeleton clock, parading a clean minimalistic design suitable anywhere in the home, especially a table, mantelpiece or desk.
Made with gilt brass...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Incline Plane Clock by Gubelin
By Gubelin
Located in Greenlawn, NY
Maker:
Gubelin
Case:
The steel incline frame is supported by shaped enamel stands at each side and carries the engraved gilt-brass seven day calendar scale along the front edg...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern More Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Midcentury Table Clock by Kienzle
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with a battery movement for one AAA-battery from the 1960s.
(pictures shows the original movement before changing to battery one).
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
English Mid-Century Peach Mirror, Lucite and Enamel Mechanical Clock by Smiths
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Port Hope, ON
This stylish English Mid-Century Modern mechanical table or mantel clock is by Smiths and was retailed under the model name Hilary. (The original foil model sticker remains on the un...
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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
H 6.5 in. W 8.75 in. D 2.5 in.
MCM Illuminated "Golden Guernsey Milk Products" Advertising Wall Clock c.1950
By Pam Clock Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original illuminated "Golden Guernsey Milk Products" advertising wall clock with a metal topper "Susquehanna Co-Op". The clock has a gray metal body, dome glass front and v...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
H 18 in. W 17 in. D 3.25 in.
Fabulous Signed Curtis Jere Eyelash Clock Mirror Mid-century Modern
By Curtis Jere
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous signed C.Jere eyelash mirror clock. These clocks are very rare and this one is a beauty. It is in perfect working order and take 1 C size battery. You will love this piece!!
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Mirror
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Marina Atmos Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
A stunning Jaeger LeCoultre mid century Marina Atmos clock with an Oriental fisherman theme. This piece looks wonderful on a desk in a study, or on a mantelpiece or table.
Nicknam...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass
Mid-Century Ceramic Wall Clock by Pollmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceramic clock with a mechanic movement made my Pollmann in Austria in the early 1950s.
Delivery time about 2-3 weeks.
The movement will be check by a clock maker before shipment. I...
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Skeleton Mantel Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Skeletonised mantel clock by Jaeger LeCoultre. Floating Baguette movement set in a rectangular glass and polished brass case. Numbered 599 to base.
Dimensions: H 20.5cm W 12cm ...
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Kienzle German Midcentury Table Clock, 1950s
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
German midcentury table clock by Kienzle, Germany, 1950s. Brass and glass. Beveled front glass. 8 days movement. Measures: Height 5.1" (13 cm), width 7.5"(19 cm), depth 1.8"(4.5 cm)....
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Mixed Wood Wall Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century American Modern wall clock composed of teak, English oak, walnut, and rosewood banding. Battery operational (mechanism was converted in the last ten years). Fully functio...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Oak, Rosewood, Teak, Walnut
Large Mid-Century Modern Industrial Wall Clock
By George Nelson, Bitossi, Howard Miller
Located in Framingham, MA
Great looking Mid-Century Modern Industrial Wall Clock at 14" in diameter and 3" deep. Made of metal. Excellent clock face and hands with the red hand second movement moving smoothly...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Atmos Clock Model 544
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
A stunning mid-century Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos clock model 544, with a stylish square dial with rounded edges. In its glass case, the Atmos clock’s unique design allows the owner to s...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Blue White Ceramic Kitchen Clock Mid-Century Wall Clock Exact, Germany
By German Manufactory
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning original important blue glazed ceramic kitchen clock designed and made by Exact, Germany, 1950s. This original old clock is a well-known design icon, shown in many important...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Wall Clock by Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely mid-century wall clock with brushed silver face, gold tone numbers, black and red hands, and a walnut case. Likely designed by Arthur Umanoff for George Nelson Associates fo...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Jaeger Lecoultre 'Marina' Mantel Clock, Circa 1960
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Forest Row, East Sussex
A Mid-Century Jaeger-LeCoultre mantel clock in a Lucite case with inset brass decoration showing Bumble Bees amongst various flowers and branches . Set over a gilded Brass stepped ba...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Smiths Chrome Table Clock, circa 1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very stylish English Art Deco chrome clock made by the British clockmakers 'smiths'. A 30 hour movement, fully serviced and keeping good time is housed...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco More Clocks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Sun Dial Desk Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
A stunning Jaeger LeCoultre 8 day circular desk clock from the Mid Century era with a sun-shaped dial. The sun motif was prolific in the Art Deco era and was used as a symbol to chee...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
French Ormolu Mantel Clock pendulum France, Mid-Late 19th Century
Located in Lantau, HK
A French ormolu mantel clock
French, mid-late 19th century
Measres: Height 37 cm, width 39 cm, depth 13.5 cm.
A late 19th century French gilt-bronze (ormolu) and marble mantel clock ...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Vintage Industrial Small Cast Iron Wall Clock by Smiths
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Nottingham, GB
A rarely seen cast iron external clock by Smiths later known as English Clock Systems.
Made in England circa 1930 by Smiths, one of the largest makers of industrial & public clocks...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel, Iron
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Marina Clock Model No. 486
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
Stunning Jaeger LeCoultre mid century Marina eight day clock with a detailed naturalistic design.
With a polished gilt brass and lucite case with a white background, this clock is...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Glass Floor Clock
Located in Countryside, IL
Mid-century glass floor clock.
This clock measures: 14.25 wide x 9.25 deep x 54.5 inches high.
This clock is in excellent vintage condition with minor marks, dents, and wear.
...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Materials
Metal
Very Rare Mid-Century Modern Plexiglass XXL Table Clock by Boris Tabacoff
By Boris Tabacoff
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Huge clock designed by French designer Boris Tabacoff, who also created the famous Sphère Chair.
The clock is made of plexiglass that was cut by laser. It is signed: Tabacoff 1976, J...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Plexiglass
H 20.87 in. W 14.77 in. D 8.27 in.
French Mid Century Atomic Wall Clock by Duverdrey & Bloquel
Located in Copake Falls, NY
A French mid century atomic style wall clock by Duverdrey & Bloquel. A white face is decorated with bamboo shaped brass pieces indicating the hours. Mahogany posts extend at each hou...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
1970s Smoked Lucite and Teak Wall Clock by Seth Thomas
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classically mid-century modern Seth Thomas wall clock. Made of smoked lucite with teak accents, silver face, and black hands. Marked "Seth Thomas" on clock's face.
In good vinta...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Brussel Mechanical Table Clock in Black Bakelite, 1950s
By PRIM Clocks
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Vintage table clock manufactured by PRIM Clocks in the 1950s. Made of black Bakelite, the clock top is adjustable, standing on a brass ball. Original brass details and hands set on a...
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Vintage 1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bakelite
Mid-Century Glass Wall Clock by Junghans
Located in Vienna, AT
Smoked glass clock face with nickel plated clock hands and indexing. Made in Germany by Junghans in the early 1960s. Fitted with a battery movement.
Category
Vintage 1960s Wall Clocks
Materials
Acrylic
English 1930s Art Deco Blue Glass and Chrome Clock by Enfield
By Enfield Clock Company 1
Located in Devon, England
Stylish 1930s English blue glass clock with chrome accents by Enfield. Ideal size for modern use, mantel or desk area. Has a metal easel to the back to stand upright. We've had this ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco More Clocks
Materials
Chrome
Vintage White Lucite Vision Pendulum Wall Clock by Seth Thomas
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Mid-Century Modern white lucite wall clock by Seth Thomas, likely from the 1970s. The clock has a black face, white hands and white numbers, and the pendulum is made of metal paint...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Rope Clock Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
Located in Austin, TX
Mid-century rope clock Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks
Materials
Rope, Glass
Mid 19th Century French Bracket Clock
Located in La Plata, MD
Very ornate large 19th century French mantle clock. Three sections. The bracket mounts to the wall with two eyelets on the rear. The main clock and the bonnet rest upon this bracket....
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Antique 1850s European Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
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Find many varieties of an authentic mid century clock available at 1stDibs. A mid century clock — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the mid century clock you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century clock is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Industrial styles are sought with frequency. A well-made mid century clock has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Howard Miller, George Nelson and Junghans Uhren GmbH are consistently popular.
How Much is a Mid Century Clock?
Prices for a mid century clock start at $100 and top out at $128,500 with the average selling for $1,268.
Finding the Right Clocks for You
A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a wall clock, desk clock, mantel clock or other variation, 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 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, new and vintage clocks today.
Questions About Mid Century Clock
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century is considered the middle of the century, however as it pertains to furniture and design, mid-century is an American design movement known for its modern style, construction and the Modernist movement. It is typically simple and clean lines without embellishments. Shop a range of mid-century modern designs on 1stDIbs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Most experts agree that mid-century modern correlates specifically to the years following World War II. It has grown in popularity in the decades since, particularly due to the media and cultural institutions that have promoted the truly innovative era of design. Not only did the MoMA promote modern furniture, but pieces are prominently visible on the set of very popular television shows such as Mad Men. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. The mid-century modern period in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Shop a wide and beautiful range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs now.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the tulip table is considered a mid-century modern design. This table shape has become an iconic statement of the era with a simple sculptural attitude and a practical nature. The first tulip table was created by Eero Saarinen, a noted Finnish designer who was a leader in mid-century modern home decor. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Art Deco mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019
Art Deco is not mid-century modern. Art Deco began just before World War I and was inspired by cubism. Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern design is defined by a clean lines, simplicity and minimalism.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There are many colors available for painting a mid-century modern home and it is a matter of preference. You can choose from a range of colors that are closely associated with mid-century modernism — popular pairings include orange and brown or chartreuse and gray, for example. Find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture, decorative pieces, serveware and lighting on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century home decor is characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes and materials like wood and tweed.
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