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

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

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

“Jambu” Sculptural Wall Clock with Spikes, Cumaru Wood, by DONÓ Design
“Jambu” Sculptural Wall Clock with Spikes, Cumaru Wood, by DONÓ Design

“Jambu” Sculptural Wall Clock with Spikes, Cumaru Wood, by DONÓ Design

By DONÓ Design

Located in São Caetano Do Sul, BR

The Jambu wall clock is a hand-turned and carefully finished piece, with flowing lines and pointed

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2010s Brazilian Wall Clocks

Materials

Acrylic, Wood

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Antique Hook and Spike Wall Clock Thomas Baxter Condereton
Antique Hook and Spike Wall Clock Thomas Baxter Condereton

Antique Hook and Spike Wall Clock Thomas Baxter Condereton

By Thomas Baxter

Located in Wakefield, GB

Offered for sale is this early antique hook and spike wall clock Brass dial signed Thomas Baxter

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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Small Verge Lantern Wall Clock, Signed Richard Peckover
Small Verge Lantern Wall Clock, Signed Richard Peckover

Small Verge Lantern Wall Clock, Signed Richard Peckover

Unavailable

H 7.29 in W 4.93 in D 4.73 in

Small Verge Lantern Wall Clock, Signed Richard Peckover

Located in Kent, GB

in place by dovetail wedges. A hole in the extended top plate and two steel spikes (to keep the clock

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks

George Nelson spike clock by Howard Miller
George Nelson spike clock by Howard Miller

George Nelson spike clock by Howard Miller

Located in Highland, IN

An icon of the period, the spike clock by George Nelson was available in a variety of colors and

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Vintage 1950s American Clocks

Materials

Brass

Early Original George Nelson Howard Miller Spike Clock
Early Original George Nelson Howard Miller Spike Clock

Early Original George Nelson Howard Miller Spike Clock

By Howard Miller

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Early George Nelson for Howard Miller Spike clock circa early 1950's. This all original example is

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Rare Oversized Modern Spike Clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller
Rare Oversized Modern Spike Clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller

Rare Oversized Modern Spike Clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare Oversized Mid Century Modern spike clock designed by George Nelson, manufactured by Howard

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

Original George Nelson for Howard Miller Midcentury Sunburst Spike Clock, 1950s
Original George Nelson for Howard Miller Midcentury Sunburst Spike Clock, 1950s

Original George Nelson for Howard Miller Midcentury Sunburst Spike Clock, 1950s

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in South Bend, IN

A rare original Mid-Century Modern sunburst spike wall clock By George Nelson & Associates for

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Early George Nelson Howard Miller Ball Clock
Early George Nelson Howard Miller Ball Clock

Early George Nelson Howard Miller Ball Clock

By Howard Miller

Located in Phoenix, AZ

listings for a Nelson spike clock.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

George Nelson & Associates " Spike " Wall Clock, Model 2202B, circa 1952
George Nelson & Associates " Spike " Wall Clock, Model 2202B, circa 1952

George Nelson & Associates " Spike " Wall Clock, Model 2202B, circa 1952

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

George Nelson & Associates " Spike " wall clock, model 2202B circa 1952.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Original George Nelson for Howard Miller Modern Spike Sunburst Brass Clock 1960s
Original George Nelson for Howard Miller Modern Spike Sunburst Brass Clock 1960s

Original George Nelson for Howard Miller Modern Spike Sunburst Brass Clock 1960s

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Vintage Mid-Century Modern brass wall clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller. Brass spike

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass

Rare 1949 "Spike" model 4757C Wall Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller Co
Rare 1949 "Spike" model 4757C Wall Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller Co

Rare 1949 "Spike" model 4757C Wall Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller Co

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare 1949 George Nelson designed "Spike" Wall Clock (Model 4757C) by Howard Miller Clock Company

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Mid-20th Century American Wall Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Original George Nelson for Howard Miller Black 'Asterisk' Wall Clock, circa 1960
Original George Nelson for Howard Miller Black 'Asterisk' Wall Clock, circa 1960

Original George Nelson for Howard Miller Black 'Asterisk' Wall Clock, circa 1960

By George Nelson, Howard Miller, Irving Harper

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, Round and Oval Basket, Spike and Ball clocks in stock, but also often carry other designs as well

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

George Nelson Spike Clock
George Nelson Spike Clock

George Nelson Spike Clock

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H 18.5 in D 3.5 in

George Nelson Spike Clock

By George Nelson

Located in Amarillo, TX

George Nelson spike clock by Howard Miller c. 1952 model 2202 in walnut and enameled metal.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Spike Clock by Howard Miller
George Nelson Spike Clock by Howard Miller

George Nelson Spike Clock by Howard Miller

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Striking George Nelson spike clock by Howard Miller. Model 2202 in painted wood and brass. Unusual

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage George Nelson for Howard Miller Spike Clock
Vintage George Nelson for Howard Miller Spike Clock

Vintage George Nelson for Howard Miller Spike Clock

By George Nelson

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Iconic, vintage spike clock with key wind mechanism. Clock measures 19" diameter by 2.5" deep and

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Large George Nelson and Howard Miller Spike Clock
Large George Nelson and Howard Miller Spike Clock

Large George Nelson and Howard Miller Spike Clock

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

An extra large Nelson eight day winder spike clock in satin black with brushed brass face and

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

George Nelson Walnut Spike Clock by Howard Miller
George Nelson Walnut Spike Clock by Howard Miller

George Nelson Walnut Spike Clock by Howard Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

An Nelson walnut and painted white metal body spike clock with color coded minute and hour hands

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

Materials

Metal

George II Small Hook and Spike Wall Clock by Mark Draper, Whitam
George II Small Hook and Spike Wall Clock by Mark Draper, Whitam

George II Small Hook and Spike Wall Clock by Mark Draper, Whitam

Located in Norwich, GB

George II hook and spike clock Posted birdcage movement with one piece column turned corner

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Antique 1740s English George II Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Large Roxhall Brass Spike Sunburst Clock, circa 1960
Large Roxhall Brass Spike Sunburst Clock, circa 1960

Large Roxhall Brass Spike Sunburst Clock, circa 1960

By Roxhall

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large spike starburst clock by Roxhall. Featuring gleaming brass colored metal sunburst points with

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Spike Sunburst Wall Clock for Howard Miller
George Nelson Spike Sunburst Wall Clock for Howard Miller

George Nelson Spike Sunburst Wall Clock for Howard Miller

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Littleton, CO

Striking classic George Nelson Model 2202 spike sunburst clock for Howard Miller. Walnut and

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Spike Sunburst Clock for Howard Miller, circa 1960, Signed
George Nelson Spike Sunburst Clock for Howard Miller, circa 1960, Signed

George Nelson Spike Sunburst Clock for Howard Miller, circa 1960, Signed

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful spike Starburst clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller. Featuring black sunbeams with a

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

George Nelson electric Spike Clock
George Nelson electric Spike Clock

George Nelson electric Spike Clock

Located in Miami, FL

Really hip Spike Clock by George Nelson. Manufactured by Howard Miller clock company. Numbered 2202.

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Vintage 1950s Clocks

Materials

Metal

Unusual Giant George Nelson Spike Clock

Unusual Giant George Nelson Spike Clock

Located in Palm Springs, CA

An unusual George Nelson spike clock. Substantially larger than the normal spike clock.

Wind-Up George Nelson and Associates Spike Clock for Howard Miller, circa 1950
Wind-Up George Nelson and Associates Spike Clock for Howard Miller, circa 1950

Wind-Up George Nelson and Associates Spike Clock for Howard Miller, circa 1950

By George Nelson

Located in Richmond, VA

A rare and early wind-up model of the famous spike clock manufactured by the Howard Miller Clock

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage "Spike" Clock by George Nelson
Vintage "Spike" Clock by George Nelson

Vintage "Spike" Clock by George Nelson

By George Nelson

Located in Cathedral City, CA

Designed by George Nelson and Associates for the Howard Miller Clock Co. Part of a collection of

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

George Nelson Sunburst Clock
George Nelson Sunburst Clock

George Nelson Sunburst Clock

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H 3.15 in Dm 18.9 in

George Nelson Sunburst Clock

By Irving Harper, George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in JM Haarlem, NL

Vintage original George Nelson sunburst, spoke, spike clock 2202. Design by George Nelson

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

George Nelson Sunburst Clock 2202
George Nelson Sunburst Clock 2202

George Nelson Sunburst Clock 2202

Located in JM Haarlem, NL

Vintage original George Nelson Sunburst/Spoke/Spike Clock 2202. Design by George Nelson and

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Vintage 1950s Clocks

19thC English Provincial Painted Weight-Driven Hook & Spike Wall Clock
19thC English Provincial Painted Weight-Driven Hook & Spike Wall Clock

19thC English Provincial Painted Weight-Driven Hook & Spike Wall Clock

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

The provincially crafted and painted hook and spike wall clock having a soft wood dial hand

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Antique 1890s English George II Wall Clocks

Materials

Softwood

18th Century 'Stirrup & Spike' Birdcage Movement Wall Clock
18th Century 'Stirrup & Spike' Birdcage Movement Wall Clock

18th Century 'Stirrup & Spike' Birdcage Movement Wall Clock

Located in Salisbury, GB

An early 18th century 'Stirrup & Spike' birdcage movement wall clock. Mounted in a later hooded

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Antique Mid-18th Century Wall Clocks

Striking Starburst Sconces
Striking Starburst Sconces

Striking Starburst Sconces

Located in Miami, FL

like George Nelson's spike clock. Candle only cups are in front of mirrored disk.

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Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Mirror

Early Wall Clock by George Nelson
Early Wall Clock by George Nelson

Early Wall Clock by George Nelson

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Hudson, NY

Wall clock with walnut spikes and enameled metal face and hands. Working condition. Made by Howard

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

George Nelson & Associates "Spike" Clock for Howard Miller
George Nelson & Associates "Spike" Clock for Howard Miller

George Nelson & Associates "Spike" Clock for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Vintage clock in working condition by Howard Miller.  

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Vintage 1950s Wall Clocks

Mid-Century Modern Brass Spike Sculptural Clock
Mid-Century Modern Brass Spike Sculptural Clock

Mid-Century Modern Brass Spike Sculptural Clock

By Larry DeVall

Located in Austin, TX

Mid-Century Modern brass spike clock. Overlapping wire spikes have an interesting moire-like visual

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

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Howard Miller Starburst Wall Clock
George Nelson Howard Miller Starburst Wall Clock

George Nelson Howard Miller Starburst Wall Clock

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in St. Louis, MO

Wall clock with walnut spikes and enameled metal face and hands. Working condition. Made by Howard

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Arthur Umanoff Desk Clock, George Nelson & Associates, 1950s

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By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Amarillo, TX

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks

Materials

Steel

White Turtle Bookcase, by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
White Turtle Bookcase, by Marcantonio, Made in Italy

White Turtle Bookcase, by Marcantonio, Made in Italy

$830 / item

H 36.62 in W 22.84 in D 15.75 in

White Turtle Bookcase, by Marcantonio, Made in Italy

By MARCANTONIO

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

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Materials

Metal

Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago

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...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Natural Specimens

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Bone

Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970

Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970

By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exceptionally rare and highly sought-after collectors piece (with celebrity provenance) is a Warren Platner Executive Leather Case Sofa designed for Lehigh Leopold in circa 1970...

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Mocap 'Discodip' Illusionistic Wall Clock
Mocap 'Discodip' Illusionistic Wall Clock

Mocap 'Discodip' Illusionistic Wall Clock

$769 / item

H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 3.94 in

Mocap 'Discodip' Illusionistic Wall Clock

Located in Maastricht, NL

Mocap 'Discodip' 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 numbers ...

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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

1980s Citizen Japanese Blue Steel Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Quartz Clock
1980s Citizen Japanese Blue Steel Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Quartz Clock

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...

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Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Wall Clocks

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Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome

Vintage Mid Century Adrian Pearsall "Jacks" Coffee Table
Vintage Mid Century Adrian Pearsall "Jacks" Coffee Table

Vintage Mid Century Adrian Pearsall "Jacks" Coffee Table

$2,250

H 15.75 in W 59.38 in D 19.75 in

Vintage Mid Century Adrian Pearsall "Jacks" Coffee Table

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Mid Century Adrian Pearsall "Jacks" coffee table. Overall excellent vintage condition with age appropriate wear. Slight scuffs on feet of table. Measures approximately 59 3...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Wood

Thin Edge Jewelry Chest by George Nelson 1954, Original, Rosewood & Teak, Signed
Thin Edge Jewelry Chest by George Nelson 1954, Original, Rosewood & Teak, Signed

Thin Edge Jewelry Chest by George Nelson 1954, Original, Rosewood & Teak, Signed

By George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare early George Nelson for Herman Miller nine drawer jewelry / miniature cabinet in rosewood and teak with porcelain pulls. Completely original, never refinished very good conditio...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Jewelry Boxes

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Porcelain, Rosewood, Teak

Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames
Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames

Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames

$7,500

H 27 in W 22 in D 22.5 in

Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames

By Charles Eames

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An excellent example of Charles Eames Herman Miller/Evans 1940's LCW (lounge chair wood). All original with original shock mounts, screws and label intact.

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Maple

Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery

Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Adrian Pearsall, 'Platform' sofa with two drawers, fabric, walnut, United States, 1960s Adrian Pearsall is known for his rather unique sofa designs. The present model is no exceptio...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Walnut

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Round The Clock L Purple Dark Salmon Yellow
Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Round The Clock L Purple Dark Salmon Yellow

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Round The Clock L Purple Dark Salmon Yellow

By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory

Located in barasso, IT

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Clocks

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Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Checkerboard Table Clock, "Tempo 21" Tower 3
Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Checkerboard Table Clock, "Tempo 21" Tower 3

Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Checkerboard Table Clock, "Tempo 21" Tower 3

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare postmodern brown and cream checkerboard table clock by Howard Miller Clock Company. From the 1984 "Tempo 21" collection. Slight signs of wear and light scratches. Clock has not ...

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Moia Fireside Chair by RALPH M
Moia Fireside Chair by RALPH M

Moia Fireside Chair by RALPH M

$6,543 / item

H 33.86 in W 41.15 in D 41.74 in

Moia Fireside Chair by RALPH M

Located in Geneve, CH

Moia Fireside Chair by RALPH M Dimensions: W 104.5 x D 106 x H 86 cm. Materials: Solid beech, Fabric. Details: Frame: Solid beech. Seat springing: Interlaced elastic webbing. Seat...

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2010s French Post-Modern Chairs

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Italian modern square plastic wall clock by Kurt B. Delbanco for Morphos, 1980s
Italian modern square plastic wall clock by Kurt B. Delbanco for Morphos, 1980s

Italian modern square plastic wall clock by Kurt B. Delbanco for Morphos, 1980s

By Morphos

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern square plastic wall clock by Kurt B. Delbanco for Morphos, 1980s Square plastic wall clock. The dial features a geometric and graphic design with primary colors, black...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal

George Nelson Prototype Domino Clock
George Nelson Prototype Domino Clock

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

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Vintage Museum Wall Clock by Nathan George Horwitt for Howard Miller
Vintage Museum Wall Clock by Nathan George Horwitt for Howard Miller

Vintage Museum Wall Clock by Nathan George Horwitt for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, Nathan Horwitt

Located in San Jose, CA

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Spike Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the spike clock you’re looking for. A spike clock — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a spike clock — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A spike clock is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Georgian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made spike clock over the years, but those crafted by George Nelson, Howard Miller and Larry DeVall are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Spike Clock?

Prices for a spike clock can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $450 and can go as high as $8,446, while the average can fetch as much as $1,467.

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.