What color wood is mid-century modern?

There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.

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Mid-Century Modern Mixed Wood Wall Clock

$450

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

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Oak, Rosewood, Teak, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Table Clock in teak and brass by Kienzle, Germany 1960s

$764

Mid Century Modern Table Clock in teak and brass by Kienzle, Germany 1960s

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a stunning Mid Century Modern table clock in teak and brass, manufactured by Kienzle.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Clock

$129

Vintage Mid Century Modern Clock

Located in Seattle, WA

Gold Toned Hardware. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Not Tested , May or May not be Operational. Dimensions. 6.5 W ; 3 1/2 D ; 6.5 H

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Handmade Solid Wood Clock with Gold Color

$695

Vintage Mid Century Modern Handmade Solid Wood Clock with Gold Color

Located in Seattle, WA

The clock’s frame has a distinctive, slightly raised border with a subtle, curved indentation, giving it a mid-century modern aesthetic.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century Propeller Clock - Wood - Aviation Design

$1,035

Mid-20th Century Propeller Clock - Wood - Aviation Design

Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant

Striking mid-20th century wall clock designed in the form of an airplane propeller.

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Wood Block Clock with Brass Toned Hands

$395

Mid-Century Modern Wood Block Clock with Brass Toned Hands

Located in Seattle, WA

A sculptural mid-century modern wood block clock featuring a minimalist rectangular form with softly rounded corners at the clock face.The case is crafted from richly grained hardwoo...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Style Wooden Wall Clock

$165

Vintage Mid Century Modern Style Wooden Wall Clock

Located in Seattle, WA

Sleek Wooden Wall Clock with Different Wood Textures. Stand Not Included. Operational Ability Unknown . Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Dimensions. 9 1/2 Diameter...

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Wood Sunburst Wall Clock by Atlanta Electric

$1,470

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Wood Sunburst Wall Clock by Atlanta Electric

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Stunning wall clock made of metal, brass, wood & glass. An eye catcher par excellence. Made in Germany. We have tested it and it works. Electric, battery operated clock.

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Organic Scandinavian Modern Mid-Century Wall Clock, Teak & Brass, 1950s

$650

Organic Scandinavian Modern Mid-Century Wall Clock, Teak & Brass, 1950s

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian-style wall clock from the 1950s.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Atomic Mid Century Teak Danish Modern European Westclox Pedestal Mantel Clock

$610

Atomic Mid Century Teak Danish Modern European Westclox Pedestal Mantel Clock

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

Vintage 1950s Mid Century Teak Danish Modern European Westclox Pedestal Battery Operated Desk Mantle Clock Scotland Stunning, Very Rare, Vintage 50s, Pedestaled, Hand-Moulded bent w...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid Century Modern Handmade Wooden Clock.

$425

Vintage Mid Century Modern Handmade Wooden Clock.

Located in Seattle, WA

Mid Century Modern Wooden Clock with Four Deferent Types Of Wood Grain.

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood

Mid-20th Century German Ship's Clock By Schatz

$225

Mid-20th Century German Ship's Clock By Schatz

By Schatz

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-20th century ship's clock by Schatz, Germany. handsome brass, mahogany & ebony in the form of a ship's wheel. Bevelled glass set in locking bezel. Double bell strike. Runs 8 days...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Classic (OLD) Mid Century Modern "Ball" Clock / George Nelson / Howard Miller

$1,450

Classic (OLD) Mid Century Modern "Ball" Clock / George Nelson / Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

An iconic Original Ball Wall Clock designed in 1947 by George Nelson Associates and produced by the Howard Miller Clock Company in Zeeland, Michigan. This early example features a ra...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Iconic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock

$2,500

Iconic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

An iconic and authentic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock with its original stamp / maker’s mark intact. Measurements: 19.5ʺ wide, 2.5" deep and 19....

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

United Brass Spindles Sunburst Atomic Clock, 1960s

$400

United Brass Spindles Sunburst Atomic Clock, 1960s

By United Clock Corp

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The vintage starburst wall clock features radii of brass rods, radiating outwards from the round central face and ending with alternating walnut tips and brass rings. It's equipped ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Mid Century Modern Zebrawood and Chrome Wall Clock by Howard Miller

$2,600

Mid Century Modern Zebrawood and Chrome Wall Clock by Howard Miller

By Howard Miller

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage Pendulum Wall Clock manufactured by Howard Miller, circa 1970's. This stand out piece features stunning zebra wood grains and a polished chrome pendulum. Keeps time with an 8...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seth Thomas Wall Clock "Candid" Model E326-004.

$1,795

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Seth Thomas Wall Clock "Candid" Model E326-004.

Located in Seattle, WA

This vintage wall clock by Seth Thomas exemplifies the clean, sculptural aesthetic of mid-century modern design. Known as the "Candid" model (E326-004), it features a large circular ...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

American Mid-Century Handcrafted Mix Woods Double-Sided Rams Horns Table Clock

$1,575Sale Price|30% Off

American Mid-Century Handcrafted Mix Woods Double-Sided Rams Horns Table Clock

Located in San Diego, CA

A unique rare table clock, incredible craftsmanship a one of a kind item double-sided battery operated, signed and dated inside as shown. KKCK 1985 #18.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Floor Clock

$2,400

Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Floor Clock

By Howard Miller

Located in Toledo, OH

Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller floor clock. Black lacquer with half round chrome trim.

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20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Spartus Atomic Wall Clock! Hyper-Rare NOS Unused & Mint!

$1,200Sale Price|33% Off

Mid Century Modern Spartus Atomic Wall Clock! Hyper-Rare NOS Unused & Mint!

By Spartus Clocks

Located in Peoria, AZ

An unused Sputnik style mid century modern Spartus wall clock! Gold hands and golden sputnik shape that has the numbers on it.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

50s Atomic Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Smith UK Teak Bentwood Mantel Clock

$525

50s Atomic Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Smith UK Teak Bentwood Mantel Clock

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

1950s Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Smith United Kingdom Teak Bentwood Footed Desk Mantle Clock $650 1950s Very Rare, Hand Molded, Teak ,Mid Century Modern, Battery Operated, El...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Floor Clock Howard Miller Olivewood Case

$1,700Sale Price|38% Off

Mid-Century Modern Floor Clock Howard Miller Olivewood Case

By Howard Miller

Located in Toledo, OH

Mid-Century Modern olivewood case Howard Miller floor clock. Chrome base. Runs. Chimes need to be adjusted. Very good condition. Dimensions: 9" depth x 16" W x 68" H.

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20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

1960s Kienzle Bentwood Desk Clock Germany restored

$275

1960s Kienzle Bentwood Desk Clock Germany restored

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Kienzle Bentwood Desk Clock Germany brown & silver fabulous patinated waterfall effect on bentwood case plexiglass and metal 4.5 w x 5 d x 3 automatic clock features a new move...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Walnut Arthur Umanoff Meridian Pendulum Wall Clock for Howard Miller

$1,400

Mid Century Walnut Arthur Umanoff Meridian Pendulum Wall Clock for Howard Miller

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in San Jose, CA

Vintage Meridian wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller in walnut, circa 1970s. This piece features a coffin shaped wood case and an inset orange backdrop accented w...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

George Nelson Original Vintage Brass and Wood Ball Wall Clock

$1,220

George Nelson Original Vintage Brass and Wood Ball Wall Clock

By George Nelson

Located in Oceanside, US

An iconic Original Ball Wall Clock designed in 1947 by George Nelson Associates and produced by the Howard Miller Clock Company in Zeeland, Michigan. This early example features a ra...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Pedro Friedeberg Egyptian Cat Clock

$25,000

Pedro Friedeberg Egyptian Cat Clock

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in NYC, NY

A very unusual table clock designed by Pedro Friedeberg featuring a wooden black Egyptian cat with the clock on its torso. The clock is also made of wood, with hands as the numbers f...

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Materials

Wood

George Nelson Prototype Domino Clock

$6,930

George Nelson Prototype Domino Clock

By George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Nelson office, designed by Irving Harper for Howard Miller. This is the only clock and was never produced. Purchased from Howard Miller Executive.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Materials

Wood

Vintage Modernist Wood + Brass Table and Wall Clock by Junghans, Germany, 1970s

$694

Vintage Modernist Wood + Brass Table and Wall Clock by Junghans, Germany, 1970s

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: clock, usable as table and wall clock Origin: Germany Producer: Junghans, Germany Age: 1970s This original wooden table clock was pro...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

1970s Handcrafted Laminated Wood Desk Clock

$325

1970s Handcrafted Laminated Wood Desk Clock

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A stunning example of 1970s studio craft, this handmade desk clock showcases the era's celebration of natural materials and artisan techniques. Crafted from alternating strips of lig...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Teak, Walnut

Live Edge Slab Roman Numeral Clock

$550

Live Edge Slab Roman Numeral Clock

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique lacquered wood slab roman numeral clock. This beautiful piece of wood features a rich vibrant grain pattern, roman numeral lettering and ornate gold clock hands. (Please co...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

French Art Deco Table Clock in Wood, 1950s

$1,411

French Art Deco Table Clock in Wood, 1950s

Located in Milan, IT

Astonishing French Art Deco table clock in wood, 1950.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Wood

Junghaus Wall Clock 1970s "ELECTORA"

$752

Junghaus Wall Clock 1970s "ELECTORA"

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Antwerp, BE

Original Vintage Wall mounted clock designed in the seventies by the Manufacture Junghaus, Germany, model Electora. The clock is in original, good condition and has been professional...

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Large Church Organ Clock, France, 1950s

$24,509

Large Church Organ Clock, France, 1950s

By Brillie

Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR

Large Church Organ Clock, France, 1950s Vintage Design This imposing XXL facade clock, dating from the 1950s and originating from a church organ in Brillié, France, embodies majesty...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Sinclair Harding Three Train Mantel Clock

$29,000

Sinclair Harding Three Train Mantel Clock

By Sinclair Harding

Located in Mexico City, MX

This magnificent chiming Skeleton Clock is the result of months of painstaking hand work. Each plate is individually cut out of solid brass, edge filed, papered smooth, burnished and...

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Early 2000s English Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Howard Miller Iconic Clock by George Nelson

$1,750

Howard Miller Iconic Clock by George Nelson

By Howard Miller

Located in Riverdale, NY

Iconic and classic Howard Miller ball clock from the 1950's by George Nelson. Wonderful Atomic style with a central clock motif with 50's style arms. Twelve brass spokes have painted...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Mocap "white/yellow" Illusionistic Wall Clock

$803 / item

Mocap "white/yellow" Illusionistic Wall Clock

By Jan Paul

Located in Maastricht, NL

“Time is an illusion” Most wall-clocks have the same basic shape: round. Also the same looking time-indication by numbers or stripes. “MOCAP” steps away from the basic. It’s appeara...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Post-Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel

Mocap "White/Black" Illusionistic Wall Clock

$803 / item

Mocap "White/Black" Illusionistic Wall Clock

Located in Maastricht, NL

Mocap (white-black) Illusionistic wall clock Design: Jan Paul “Time is an illusion” Most wall-clocks have the same basic shape: round. Also the same looking time-indication by numb...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Post-Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel

Mocap "white/white" Illusionistic Wall Clock

$803 / item

Mocap "white/white" Illusionistic Wall Clock

By Jan Paul

Located in Maastricht, NL

“Time is an illusion” Most wall-clocks have the same basic shape: round. Also the same looking time-indication by numbers or stripes. “MOCAP” steps away from the basic. It’s appeara...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Post-Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel

Pedro Friedeberg Silver Gilt Vintage Hand Clock

$16,500

Pedro Friedeberg Silver Gilt Vintage Hand Clock

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Westport, CT

Pedro Friedeberg handcrafted silver leaf hand clock, vintage early 1960s, with original label from dated service inside, 1969.

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Vintage George Nelson Model-2202 Sunburst Clock for Howard Miller

$2,895

Vintage George Nelson Model-2202 Sunburst Clock for Howard Miller

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This vintage George Nelson Model 2202 sunburst clock for Howard Miller is an iconic example of mid-century modern design, combining playful geometry with timeless radial symmetry.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Hand painted Mexican wall clock by Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo

$1,200

Hand painted Mexican wall clock by Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo

By Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

CIrca 1970. We offer this Hand painted Mexican wall clock by Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo, made in wood with some gold leaf details. Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo (1923-2000) was a Mexican ...

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

George Nelson Birch & Brass Wall Clock for Howard Miller

$1,295

George Nelson Birch & Brass Wall Clock for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

George Nelson Birch & Brass wall clock for Howard Miller.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Southern Jutland Grandfather Clock In Light Pine Wood From 1780s

$1,911

Southern Jutland Grandfather Clock In Light Pine Wood From 1780s

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique Southern Jutland grandfather clock from the 1780s. Light oak. H: 235 cm, W: 51 cm, D: 25 cm. Classic Danish grandfather clock. — Origin: Denmark, Southern Jutland — Period: ...

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Antique 1780s Danish Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Pine

Vintage Modernist Wooden Teak Brass wall + Table Clock by Zentra, Germany

$694

Vintage Modernist Wooden Teak Brass wall + Table Clock by Zentra, Germany

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: clock, usable as table and wall clock Origin: Germany Producer: Zentra, Germany Age: 1970s This original wooden table clock was produced in the 1970s by the ...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Modernist Wooden Teak Metal Table Clock by Zentra, Germany 1970s

$646

Vintage Modernist Wooden Teak Metal Table Clock by Zentra, Germany 1970s

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Table clock Origin: Germany Producer: Zentra, Germany Age: 1970s This original wooden table clock was produced in the 1960s by the pr...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1960s Modernist Wooden Teak Brass Table Clock by Dugena, Germany

$646

Vintage 1960s Modernist Wooden Teak Brass Table Clock by Dugena, Germany

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Table clock Origin: Germany Producer: Dugena, Germany Age: 1960s This original wooden table clock was produced in the 1960s by the pr...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1960s Modernist Wooden Teak Brass Table Clock by Dugena, Germany

$764

Vintage 1960s Modernist Wooden Teak Brass Table Clock by Dugena, Germany

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Table clock Origin: Germany Producer: Dugena, Germany Age: 1960s This original wooden table clock was produced in the 1960s by the pr...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Clock

$2,600

Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Clock

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Iconic Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Electric Wall Clock,, Amazing colors,, wonderful patina,, retains original Howard Miller label,, Tested and...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Ships Clock and Barometer in Teak and Brass, 1960s

$494

Ships Clock and Barometer in Teak and Brass, 1960s

Located in Nørre Aaby, DK

Authentic vintage ships clock and barometer crafted from warm teak wood and polished brass, dating back to the 1960s. This classic maritime set combines practical functionality with ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Modernist Metal Brass Table Clock by Diehl Dilectron, Germany 1960s

$646

Vintage Modernist Metal Brass Table Clock by Diehl Dilectron, Germany 1960s

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Table Clock Origin: Germany Producer: DIEHL, Germany Age: 1960s This original wooden table clock was produced in the 1970s by the pre...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Arthur Umanoff “Meridian” Clock for Howard Miller

$1,650

Vintage Arthur Umanoff “Meridian” Clock for Howard Miller

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage pendulum wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller. The “Meridian” clock features aspects of Danish Modern design with a walnut wood case with a rare orange bac...

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Omega, a Wood and Enamel Art Deco Eight Day Desk Clock

$2,200

Omega, a Wood and Enamel Art Deco Eight Day Desk Clock

By Omega

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Omega. A wood and enamel Art Deco eight day desk clock Singed Omega.

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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Vintage Robert Wuersch Enameled Copper Faced Electric Clock With A Walnut Body

$450

Vintage Robert Wuersch Enameled Copper Faced Electric Clock With A Walnut Body

By Robert Wuersch Associates

Located in Doraville, GA

DESCRIPTION An electric clock with an enamel on copper face and a walnut body. The clock was produced by Robert F. Wuersch’s company, Wuersch Clocks Manufacturing Company in Fall Ri...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Enamel

VINTAGE CIRCA 1950's WALL HANGING CLOCK WITH LAMPS DEPICTING A VILLAGE SCENE

$816

VINTAGE CIRCA 1950's WALL HANGING CLOCK WITH LAMPS DEPICTING A VILLAGE SCENE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Wimbledon-Furniture Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this interesting circa 1950’s vintage wall hanging clock with twin lights A very good looking decorators piec...

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Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Vintage Danish Grandfather Clock by Knuba

$13,267

Vintage Danish Grandfather Clock by Knuba

Located in London, GB

A magnificent and extremely rare vintage Danish grandfather clock by Knuba. This was made in Denmark and dates from around the 1960’s. The design is quite extraordinary, with an inc...

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

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Wood

Vintage Table Clock, Russia, 1970's.

$411

Vintage Table Clock, Russia, 1970's.

Located in Praha, CZ

Rectangular table clock with Roman numerals and decorative patterns Made of brass, plastic, metal, wood, glass The watch is battery powered and fully functional They have a small chi...

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Vintage 1970s Russian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

1940s Art Deco Telechron Electric Clock GE

$175

1940s Art Deco Telechron Electric Clock GE

By General Electric

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Electric Clock Telechron General Electric 7H209 Maker label 4.25 h x 4 w x 2.25 d Electric. Non-Working condition. Preowned unrestored. Refer to images

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

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Mid Century Modern Wood Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century modern wood clock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century modern wood clock for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. Your living room may not be complete without a mid century modern wood clock — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mid century modern wood clock is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made mid century modern wood clock has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by George Nelson, Howard Miller and Junghans Uhren GmbH are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Modern Wood Clock?

A mid century modern wood clock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $975, while the lowest priced sells for $113 and the highest can go for as much as $29,000.

A Close Look at Mid-century Modern Furniture

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, 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.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

Questions About Mid Century Modern Wood Clock

What color wood is mid-century modern?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
There is no single color wood that is mid-century modern. Designers working in the style employed a variety of finishes, though purplish reds, mid-yellows, light browns and medium dark browns were among the most commonly used. Teak wood was an especially popular material, not only due to its warm medium hue but also due to its strength and the beauty of its natural grain. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.