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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Vintage 1970s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Industrial Clocks
Nickel, Brass
Antique Late 19th Century German Late Victorian Mantel Clocks
Brass, Spelter
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Antique Late 19th Century German Rococo Vases
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Antique 19th Century German Renaissance Porcelain
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Antique 1810s English George III Wine Coolers
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sheffield and Silverplate
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Centerpieces
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Antique 19th Century German Japonisme Paintings
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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Center Tables
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Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Console Tables
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Antique 1860s English Louis XV Desks
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Finding the Right Clocks for You
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.
- What is a pendulum on a clock?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A pendulum in a clock is a swinging weight that is used as the timekeeping element in the clock. An antique pendulum clock is considered a timeless fixture in homes today, a hugely popular decorative piece for your living room or dining room. Shop a collection of pendulum clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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