Empire Clock in the Form of a Classical Urn, by Maison Lepautre, circa 1825
By Pierre-Basile Lepaute
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
The dial signed 'Lepaute a Paris'. The clock has an ornate cast bezel with a 3-inch porcelain dial with Roman numerals and Breguet style hands.
Bronze
Elegant quality antique Victorian miniature carriage clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Elegant quality antique Victorian miniature carriage clock, having a beautiful quality antique Victorian ornate miniature carriage clock with intricate scrollwork detail throughout,...
Porcelain
Lovely unusual antique Edwardian brass carriage clock
Located in Ipswich, GB
Lovely unusual antique Edwardian brass carriage clock having a unusual antique brass carriage clock with a handle to the top and a visible platform escapement, having a white enamell...
Brass
Louis XVI Gilt Clock Garniture Set Candelabras 1880
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A magnificent 19th-century French clock garniture set in gilt bronze, richly ornamented in the Louis XVI Revival style All working 7 day duration Great patina to the gilt Circa 1880 ...
Giltwood
Wooden clock in Art Nouveau style, Junghans, Germany, 1910
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Rīga, LV
The clock features an ornate brass dial plate with engraved floral decoration, a silvered chapter ring with Arabic numerals and two subsidiary dials above.
Brass
Art Deco French Enameled Silver Desk Clock
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
The silver content of the case has not been tested, but is believed to be Continental or .800 or just under .925 sterling, The front of the clock is ornately enameled with raised bri...
Silver, Brass
Fantastic Figural Maiden Sphinx 19th Century French Empire Clock Set
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The richly cast gilt bronze ormolu highlights intricate scrollwork, acanthus leaves, and classical embellishments, exuding regal sophistication. The clock face displays elegant Roma...
Bronze
Fryksdahl Swedish Clock from Värmland, 19th Century with Nicely Carved Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Swedish clock with ornate details. This Fryksdahl Swedish clock from Värmland features a nicely carved crest at the top with stylized rose and rosettes.
Wood
Vintage French Louis XV Style Brevetatto Italy Brass & Marble Figural Clock Set
By Brevettato
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XV Style Brevetatto Italy Brass & Marble Figural Clock Set - 3 Pc Set. Item features an ornate figural clock with hoof foot cherubs and black marble accents, 2 o...
Marble, Brass
$1,479Sale Price|20% Off
Boulle ta Table Clock in Wood and Brass from the Second Half of the 20th Century
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Milano, MI
Boulle refers to the intricate marquetry technique named after the French cabinetmaker André-Charles Boulle (1642-1732) who popularized the style during the reign of Louis XIV. Boul...
Brass
19th century French decorative toleware garniture set
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine example of a 3 piece garniture set, hand painted toleware decorated with ornate ormolu mounts. Clock fitted with arabic numerals.
Metal, Ormolu
Large Original 19th Century Patinated Spelter Sculpture by Moreau
By Louis & François Moreau
Located in Norwood, NJ
Moreau two brothers who were perhaps best known for creating highly ornate clocks and garniture sets in both bronze and spelter.
Spelter
Viennese Silver Belle Epoque Splendour Clock With Enamel And Gemstones, Ca. 1880
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Ornate Viennese Belle Époque table clock in gilt silver with enamel and gemstone inlay, set on a rectangular stepped base with bevelled corners and relief bands featuring coloured en...
Lapis Lazuli, Gold Plate, Silver, Enamel
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.