Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the open escapement you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of
metal,
stone and
brass, every open escapement was constructed with great care. Find 15 options for an antique or vintage open escapement now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an open escapement — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An open escapement is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in
Georgian,
Louis XVI and
Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one open escapement that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Ansonia Clock Company,
Alfred Emmanuel Louis Beurdeley and
Bailey, Banks & Biddle produced versions that are worth a look.
Prices for an open escapement can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $465 and can go as high as $147,938, while the average can fetch as much as $9,616.
Personal time-telling devices may have migrated from our pockets to our wrists and finally onto our phones, but despite the convenience of a handheld digital timekeeper, nothing can beat well-made vintage, new and antique mantel clocks.
Invented by clockmakers in France and popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries, these practical yet ornate pieces were typically displayed on top of fireplaces or desks. While the most common mantel clocks were created in the traditional tambour style, which features a wide base that flares into an upright drum- or camelback-shaped case, modern clockmakers and furniture designers have experimented with their own ideas for these decorative objects over the years, introducing different forms and working with unconventional materials. A collection of whimsical, monochromatic handmade mantel clocks crafted by Dutch designer Kiki van Eijk, called Floating Frames, for example, features minimalist frames of anodized wire and ceramic clockfaces.
When shopping for an antique, vintage or new mantel clock, don’t be afraid to branch out. Wood mantel clocks of any era will bring a classic, elegant allure to the shelving in your living room or the bookcase in your bedroom, while Empire-style mantel clocks will comparatively boast eye-catching gilt bronze and pronounced sculptural attributes. Some Art Deco mantel clocks will feature an integration of marble or glass and will likely be marked by the decorative embellishments associated with that particular furniture style.
There’s just something about cool clocks, right? Spend your time with an extraordinary collection of mantel clocks on 1stDibs today.