Vintage Animated Kitten Cat Catching Fish Novelty Clock
Located in Danville, CA
ANIMATED KITTEN CAT CATCHING FISH NOVELTY CLOCK Here we are offering a very unusual animated
1990s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Vintage Animated Kitten Cat Catching Fish Novelty Clock
Located in Danville, CA
ANIMATED KITTEN CAT CATCHING FISH NOVELTY CLOCK Here we are offering a very unusual animated
Brass
Antique Monkey Barber Animated Brass-Cased Novelty Clock
Located in Forney, TX
A most amusing late 19th / early 20th century animated novelty clock, depicting monkey barber
Brass
Victorian Brass Novelty Clock by Elkington & Co
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian brass novelty clock by Elkington & Co., in the form of a double steering-wheel, one
Brass
George Betjemann Novelty Drum Clock
By George Betjemann & Sons
Located in Newark, England
Novelty Drum Clock, dated 1873. The clock is modelled in the form of a timpani drum raised on a tripod
Silver Plate, Brass
Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock
Located in Danville, CA
" novelty clock. It's unlike any other later made version with a traditional glass dome. This "Briggs Rotary
Brass
Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock
By The Perivale British Clock Company
Located in Dereham, GB
Victorian Novelty Gilded brass Mantel Clock Circular Dial Clock, Bevelled Glass, 6cm Diameter
Brass
$25,131
H 11.5 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in
Late 19th Century French Novelty ‘Quarterdeck’ Mantel Clock by Guilmet, Paris
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A late 19th century French gilt-brass and steel novelty ‘quarterdeck’ mantel clock by Guilmet
Brass
$1,450
H 35 in W 8.75 in D 4.25 in
Hickory Dickory Dock Mouse Novelty Wall Clock - The Mouse Reads Time
Located in Danville, CA
A "Hickory Dickory Dock" themed clock inspired by the popular nursery rhyme. The clock has a wooden
Brass
A Novelty Desk Clock By Jaeger LeCoultre
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Amersham, GB
A desk clock in the shape of an Egyptian obelisk made by LeCoultre with an 8 day movement in the
Steel
A Rare 19th Century German Cast Iron Animated Dog Novelty Timepiece
Located in Tarzana, CA
A Rare 19th Century German Cast Iron Animated Dog Novelty Timepiece Circa 1880 Origin
American Clock, a Comprehensive Pictorial Survey, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
, calendar clocks, novelty clocks, clock tools, and wall clocks. 360 p with almost 700 b&w illustrations
Paper
$66,229
H 19.69 in W 14.18 in D 7.88 in
Large Gilt-Brass Automaton Clock with Barometer, Paris, Circa 1880
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Guilmet and his industrial clocks see: Robers, Derek, Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks, Schiffer
Brass, Enamel
$7,168Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in W 6.7 in D 4.73 in
Antique Desk Clock by André Romain Guilmet, Knight Helmet, Circa 1860
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Fantastic desk clock made by the great novelty clockmaker and inventor Andre Romain Guilmet. This
Griotte Marble, Bronze
$20,814
H 14.57 in W 3.15 in D 4.34 in
A Rare Thomas Weeks Twin Fusee Striking Balloon Clock of Exceptional Provenance
By Thomas Weeks
Located in Amersham, GB
ornamental automaton clocks as part of London's great trade attractions. Derek Roberts (Mystery, Novelty and
Brass, Steel, Enamel
$11,728
H 15.75 in Dm 11.03 in
Antique Louis XVI Marble Gold Ormolu Gilt Bronze Cercle Tournant Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique Louis XVI Marble Gold Ormolu Gilt Bronze Cercle Tournant Mantel Clock French, Late 18th
Marble, Enamel, Ormolu
$4,932
H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 1.19 in
Novelty 'life buoy' antique sterling silver pocket watch & stand made in 1910
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1910 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this charming, novelty, Antique
Sterling Silver
$5,726
H 9.45 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in
A 19th Century Novelty Desk Compendium in the form of a Davy Lamp By Guilmet
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Amersham, GB
, Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks, Derek Roberts 1999.
Brass, Steel
Automaton Beam Engine Clock by Andre Guilmet
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Amersham, GB
A novelty mantel clock in the form of an industrial beam engine by Andre Romain Guilmet, dating
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique Novelty Billiard Clock
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Novelty Billiard mantel clock. A rare and very unusual novelty mantel clock, the base being a
Metal
$1,600 / set
H 20 in Dm 11.5 in
Ansonia Pair of Silver 5-Light Candelabra from Aesthetic Movement 19th Century
By Ansonia Clock Company
Located in New York, NY
. However, the novelty clock became subject to fierce competition. As Ansonia's strongest selling line
Silver, Silver Plate
$22,699
H 13.78 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
Blaise Bontems Musical Automaton Singing birds and Clock under glass dome
Located in Leuven , BE
commanded prices of £12, or £18 for rarer specimens featuring a clock (refer to D. Roberts, Mystery, Novelty
Metal
Bradley & Hubbard John Bull Blinking Eye Novelty Clock
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Eye Novelty Clock.
Iron
Three Novelty Clocks
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Polished brass electric digital piano clock -1940's-measurements are 9 3/4" long x 6" high x 6
19th Century French Steam Clock
Located in Bransby, GB
French 19th century novelty clock and barometer in the form of a Watt types steam governor
Brass
Animated Rabbit Clock, circa 1860, Signed
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very rare unusual and collectable rabbit animated novelty clock, circa 1860, probably Vienna. The
Iron
Unavailable
H 24.41 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Industrial Novelty Compendium Clock
By Bennett of London
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Bennett, 65 & 64 Cheapside, London. The extremely substantial case measuring 62cms (24.5ins) high by 60cms (24ins) wide, surmounted by an Admiralty Pattern anchor with applied ivory...
Bronze, Ormolu
Unavailable
H 11.5 in W 5.25 in D 3.75 in
20th Century German Ferris Wheel Novelty Automaton Brass Carriage Clock
Located in London, Nottinghill
An early 20th century carriage clock with ferris wheel automaton. Having a white Roman dial with
Brass
Novelty Ankle Boot Desk Clock, Late 20th Century
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
the end of the fashion season. It's a novelty table or desk clock made from a black and white cow
Leather, Wood
Novelty Artist Palette Clock by Palmtag, Mid-20th Century
By Jacob Palmtag
Located in Noorderwijk, BE
A novelty table or desk clock by German manufacturer Jacob Palmtag. An organically shaped piece of
Brass
Unavailable
H 18.51 in Dm 6.7 in
An Extremely Rare 'Pendule Industrial' in the Shape of a Wind Mill with Automaton, Barometer and 2 Thermometers circa 1880
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
catalogue p. 275 and in: Derek Roberts, 'Mystery, novelty and fantasy clocks', Atglen, Pennsylvania, United
Bronze
Extremely rare French 'pendule industrial'
Located in HAARLEM, NL
exhibition catalogue p. 275 and in: Derek Roberts, 'Mystery, novelty and fantasy clocks', Atglen
Marble, Brass
Clock with Singing Bird Automaton by Bontems
By Bontems
Located in Zonhoven, BE
" p328 or Roberts "Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks" p215
Metal, Gold Plate, Enamel, Other
Vintage Jerome & Co. Horolovar Flying Pendulum Novelty Clock
Located in Forney, TX
novelty clock, in original box, having a flying pendulum over the case, with beautiful mahogany finish
Metal
Victorian Advertising Biscuit Tin & Novelty Clock Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
Victorian advertising biscuit tin & novelty clock set. Made for " Victory-V" Lozenges.
Tin
Brass Ship’s Novelty Clock Presented to Captain Tynte F Hammill RN
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A brass ship’s novelty clock presented to Captain Tynte F Hammill RN., in the form of a ship’s
Brass
Antique Classical Figure Mantle Clock
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Novelty clock made of bronzed metal on the top with scenery, white marble in the middle and bronze
Marble, Metal, Bronze
A Harding and Bazeley Limited Edition Spherical Weight Clock
By Sinclair Harding
Located in Amersham, GB
This is a novelty clock from the later half of the 20th century, powered by the weight of its
Brass, Steel
Automaton Wizard Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Novelty Clocks by Derek Roberts, circa 1860 Measures: Clock 26 1/2" high x 13 1/2" wide x 8 5/8
Silver
Rare Eugéne Farcot Maiden on a Swing Boudoir Antique French Clock
By EUGÈNE FARCOT OF PARIS Also known as HENRY EUGÈNE ADRIEN FARCOT (1830-1896)
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
runs for 7 days on one wind. Please note that these are novelty clocks and therefore don't keep
Alabaster, Metal
English Novelty Padlock Clock
Located in Newark, England
English novelty desk clock timepiece in the form of a padlock. The clock set within the body of the
Metal, Silver, Brass
Sold
H 24.75 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in
Antique Hickory Dickory Dock Mouse Novelty Wall Clock, the Mouse Reads Time
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hickory Dickory Dock Mouse Novelty Wall Clock - The Mouse Reads Time While the clock is running
Brass
Unusual Antique Victorian Quality Bronze Novelty Desk Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique Victorian quality bronze novelty desk clock having a quality bronze model of a
Bronze
The Congreve Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Case: 17 5/8" wide x 17 1/2" deep x 24 5/8" high Reference: Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks
Congreve Clock
By French Royal Exchange London
Located in New Orleans, LA
Case: 17 5/8" wide x 17 1/2" deep x 24 5/8" high Reference: Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks,1999
Silver, Brass
French Waterwheel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Museum in Chicago. A nearly identical clock is illustrated on page 72 of Mystery, Novelty, and Fantasy
Bronze
French Industrial Battleship Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
clock is pictured on page 256 of Mystery, Novelty, Fantasy Clocks by D. Roberts, circa 1895
Bronze
Mystery Clock by Robert Houdin
By Robert Houdin
Located in New Orleans, LA
horological texts, including Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks by Derek Roberts, page 222, and Tardy's
Bronze
French Spherical Weight Mantel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
) clock a functional work of art. This clock is pictured on page 74 of mystery, novelty and fantasy
Brass
French Annular Clock by Leroy & Cie
By LeRoy
Located in New Orleans, LA
Dans le Monde, 1994, Tardy On Identifying and Appraising Clocks, 1991, Martha Tips Mystery, Novelty and
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Bradley & Hubbard ‘John Bull’ Blinking Eye Clock – Pat. 1857
Located in Worcester, GB
iron novelty mantel clock by Bradley & Hubbard of Meriden, Connecticut. The figure of John Bull is
Iron
19th Century French Black Marble and Bronze Mystery Clock
By Samuel Marti
Located in New Orleans, LA
illustrated by Derek Roberts in Mystery, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks (Atglen 1999), page 251 fig. 21-9
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
French Automaton Industrial Locomotive Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
exceptional, working condition. A similar clock is pictured on page 269 of Mystery, Novelty, Fantasy Clocks
Bronze
French Automaton Battleship Industrial Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Mystery, Novelty, Fantasy Clocks by D. Roberts. Marked "Breveté S.G.D.G" circa 1895 Measures: 7 1
Bronze
Gilt Brass Waterwheel Timepiece by Peter Bonnert
By Peter Bonnert
Located in Stamford, CT
Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks pages 72-3.
Brass
‘Mortar’ Timepiece by Thomas Cole
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A novelty desk clock in the form of a gilt brass mortar which can be raised and lowered in its
Brass
Novelty Nautical Clock and Barometer Set by Westbury Clock Co., USA
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
Nautical desk clock and barometer set by Westbury Clock Co., USA in the form of double ship's helm
Bronze
Sold
H 22.5 in W 7.25 in D 4 in
Novelty Antique English Letters / Postal / Mail Box, Longcase Clock Form, c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A rare, if not unique, antique English Letter box in the form of a longcase clock. Made from
Wood
Sold
H 4 in W 3.75 in D 3.75 in
Silver Clock Inkwell with Pen by Goldsmith & Silversmith Co, London, 1905
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, GB
A fine quality novelty silver clock inkwell with pen and rest on front leading edge. The
Silver
Animated Kitten Cat Catching Fish Novelty Clock
Located in Danville, CA
ANIMATED KITTEN CAT CATCHING FISH NOVELTY CLOCK Here we are offering a very unusual animated
Brass
Vintage Animated Kitten Cat Catching Fish Novelty Clock
Located in Danville, CA
ANIMATED KITTEN CAT CATCHING FISH NOVELTY CLOCK Here we are offering a very unusual animated
Brass
Sold
H 6 in W 9.5 in D 3.5 in
1985 Pink Bobblehead Flamingo & Palm Tree Model 996 Clock by Sarsaparilla Japan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
an alarm feature. This unique novelty clock is made of ceramic and was manufactured in Japan in 1986
Brass
Sold
H 9.06 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in
Early 20th Century Owl Clock – Black Forest – Carved Wood – Rolling Eyes
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Charming early 20th century novelty clock in the shape of an owl, likely originating from the Black
Walnut
Mystery Briggs Rotary Conical Pendulum Glass Dome Flying Ball Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Rotary" novelty clock. It's unlike any other later made version with a traditional glass dome. This
Brass
Cherub on a Swing Antique French Clock by Eugene Farcot
By EUGÈNE FARCOT OF PARIS Also known as HENRY EUGÈNE ADRIEN FARCOT (1830-1896)
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
to ensure proper running. It runs for 4 days on one wind. Please note that these are novelty clocks
Alabaster, Ormolu
Novelty Desk Cycling Clock with Barometer
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Antique cycling clock, Barometer. A rare and very unusual late 19th century novelty bicycle clock
Brass
Silver Novelty Perpetual Desk Calendar and Clock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An unusual silver novelty perpetual desk calendar and clock, modeled as a ship's boiler, on an
Silver
Edwardian Novelty Gilt Brass & Nickel Plated Stirrup Clock
By France"
Located in Dereham, GB
Edwardian Novelty Gilt Brass & Nickel Plated Stirrup clock Nickel Plated Stirrup Supporting Gilt
Brass
Frosted Illuminated Glass "Saturn" Clock by University Novelty Products, NYC
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This rare Glass Saturn Clock by University Novelty Products, New York, dating to the circa 1930s
Brass
Vintage 'Pocket Watch' Wall Clock by Landex Royal Craft, Japan 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Japanese novelty wall clock in the shape of an old school pocket watch. Made by Landex Royal Craft
Metal, Brass
A Rare 19th Century Half Moon Novelty Clock
Located in London, GB
A rare late 19th century novelty brass wall clock, the mechanism hidden behind a stylised half-moon
19th Century French Marble and Bronze Antique Bicycle Novelty Clock
By Henry Marc
Located in London, Nottinghill
A French marble and bronze antique clock with man and bicycle also in bronze. Signed 'Henry Marc a
Marble, Bronze
Novelty Letter Box
Located in London, GB
Victorian Novelty Stately Home Letter Box in the form of a Grandfather Clock c.1870
Rare Novelty Nautical Revolving Ships Wheel Desk Clock or Barometer
Located in Darwen, GB
A rare novelty nautical revolving ships wheel desk clock or barometer. Each side is modelled as a
c.1895 Automated Steam Engine Industrial Clock
By Andre Romain Guilmet
Located in Greenlawn, NY
, Novelty and Fantasy Clocks’, Roberts, Chapter 22. Unless otherwise noted all our clocks are properly
Bronze
Sold
H 18 in W 10 in D 8 in
Early 19th Century French Skeleton Antique Clock Simulating Perpetual Motion
Located in London, Nottinghill
depicted in Derek Roberts' 'Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks' Book. This very rare piece has a mainspring
Marble, Bronze
A Fine Robert-Houdin 19th Century Gilt Bronze Striking Mystery Clock
Located in London, Nottinghill
photographed in Derek Robert's Mystery, Novelty & Fantasy Clocks on page 225. Throughout the 1840s and 50s
Metal
Novelty Cat and Dog Carved Black Forest Writing Stand, 1900
Located in GB
, circa 1900. This area was renowned for the manufacturing of cuckoo clocks. This delightful novelty
Wood
$596
H 38.59 in W 27.17 in D 11.42 in
Vintage Industrial blue Airplane trolley, The Netherlands ca. 1980
Located in Meulebeke, BE
The Netherlands / 1980 / Airplane Trolley / aluminum, wood / Vintage / Mid-Century / Industrial Vintage airplane catering trolley in blue from the Netherlands around 1980. With sto...
Aluminum
$75,500 / set
H 87 in W 119 in D 18 in
Grand Mastercraft Designed Three Part Brass & Glass Vitrines or Curio Cabinets
By Mastercraft
Located in Dallas, TX
Architecturally-inspired this breathtaking three part brass Curved China cabinet set by Mastercraft, inviting drama into any space. Dedicated to creating hand-constructed furnishings...
Brass
$210
H 2.5 in W 2.38 in D 2.63 in
Antique French Grand Tour Souvenir Casket, Beveled Glass & Eglomise of Opera
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Antique French Églomisé Casket - Souvenir from France, circa 1900 A charming French antique casket from circa 1900 with gilt brass fittings and clear glass panels. The hinged lid fe...
Crystal, Ormolu
$111,705
H 16.54 in W 7.88 in D 21.26 in
PH Piano Table Lamp in Brass and Glass by Poul Henningsen, 1930s
By Poul Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The PH Piano table lamp, designed by Poul Henningsen and produced by Louis Poulsen in Denmark during the 1930s, is a rare example of early Scandinavian modern lighting design. The la...
Brass
$34,646
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
A Mahogany Long Case ‘tide’ Clock England, c. 1900
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very fine mahogany Grandfather clock in the Chippendale taste with extremely rare movement, depicting the rise and fall of the tide. This long case clock is in the Chippendale ta...
Mahogany
Umran Sink
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Introducing the Umran Sink—a signature piece from our inaugural stone collection, meticulously crafted in Afyon, Türkiye, a region renowned for its ancient stonework. Named in honor ...
Travertine, Marble
Large Egyptian Revival cat sculpture, 1970s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
A large and heavy Egyptian Revival cat, cast in a dark-patinated bronze alloy, modeled in the manner of the ancient Bastet figures of dynastic Egypt. This piece captures both eleganc...
Bronze
$2,625Sale Price|30% Off
H 80 in W 2 in D 51.5 in
Monumental Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Leaded Stained Glass Window French Door
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and exceptional reclaimed large two part leaded stained glass French Door / Window. Features a large rectangular frame with two 2-part hinged doors with separate operating win...
Stained Glass, Hardwood
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
Brass
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
$263Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 3.55 in Dm 8.67 in
1980s Citizen Japanese Blue Steel Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Quartz Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Citizen super tanker slave clock original blue finish. A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock also called secondary clock of superior build quality. These clocks were us...
Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome
$1,750Sale Price|30% Off
H 24.5 in W 8 in D 8 in
Antique Victorian Aesthetic Arts Nouveau Stained Slag Glass Parlor Lamp 25"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian era Aesthetic Movement / Art Nouveau style table lamp. Mushroom shaped lamp crafted of swirling blue, white, and purple slag glass framed with ornate filigree brass...
Slag Glass
$385,000
H 38 in W 36 in D 21 in
Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptionally large and rare lacquer cabinet. According to the heraldry, visible on the headgear in one of the panels, it was made for the Inaba family, a high ranking Daimyo family,...
Bronze
C20th Decorative Glass Bonsai Tree
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Decorative Bonsai Tree Porcelain Pot included Very Colourful
Glass
Antique Sterling Silver Canteen of Cutlery for Twelve Persons
By Viners 1
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A magnificent, fine and impressive, comprehensive antique George V English sterling silver Sandringham pattern flatware service for twelve persons - boxed; an addition to our canteen...
Silver, Sterling Silver
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.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.