French Mahogany Cased Balloon Mantel Clock by William Barfoot, London
Located in Norwich, GB
French mahogany balloon clock standing on brass bun feet with dentil moulding and brass inlay.
Antique 1870s French Victorian Mantel Clocks
Mahogany
French Mahogany Cased Balloon Mantel Clock by William Barfoot, London
Located in Norwich, GB
French mahogany balloon clock standing on brass bun feet with dentil moulding and brass inlay.
Mahogany
Antique Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Mantel Clock with Chivalric Scenes
Located in London, GB
Below this, there is a painted scene which depicts two medieval knights fighting in an arena, observed by three figures standing before a castle. The clock is signed on its rever...
Ormolu, Bronze
French 19th Century Dore Bronze Chinoiserie Figural Clock for Chinese Market
Located in New York, NY
The lovely woman is seen standing over the clock dial which is beautifully patinated and finished with a hand-chassed design.
Bronze
F. Barbedienne, French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock, Ed. Minart, c. 1852
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
The glass remains stable when the clock is standing and this does not affect its display.
Bronze
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
European Grandfather Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Self standing European large clock, at moment dos not shows the good time.
Metal
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Period French Empire Mantle Clock Depicting a Winged Cupid Playing a Lute
By André-Antoine Ravrio
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A fine quality chased and gilded French Empire mantle clock depicting a standing winged cupid to the right of the clock plinth playing a lute.
Bronze
Late 19th C. French Ormolu Champlevé Enameled Clock Garniture Set by Japy Frères
By Japy Frères
Located in North Miami, FL
A four glass clock standing on a raised base with an ornate ormolu bronze frame that features delicate leaf and floral motifs accented with vivid turquoise and crimson champlevé enam...
Metal, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Edwardian Mahogany Grandmother Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian mahogany Grandmother clock standing on a stepped base with inset roundel, break arch pediment with long trunk door.
Mahogany
Rule Britannia Grandmother Clock c.1930
Located in Norwich, GB
Rule Britannia Grandmother clock c,1930 Grandmother clock standing on a raised, moulded plinth resting on four pad feet.
Pine
Early French Louis XVI Hand-Carved Giltwood Clock
Located in Tampa, FL
A richly detailed and beautifully aged French Louis XVI giltwood clock, likely late 18th to early 19th century. This architectural timepiece features a stately form with fluted colum...
Enamel
Regency Ebonised Bracket Clock by John Hemingway, Manchester
Located in Norwich, GB
Regency Bracket Clock by John Hemingway, Manchester Ebonised arch top bracket clock standing on a raised, moulded plinth and resting on four brass ball feet below an inset brass line...
Fruitwood
Walnut Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock Retailed by Garrards, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Walnut grandmother clock retailed by Garrards. Walnut Longcase clock standing on a raised, shaped moulded plinth with applied panel to the base and carved acanthus leaf decoration...
Walnut
$3,184Sale Price|20% Off
French Fire-Gilt Bronze Clock Depicting Troubadour Figures c. 1820
Located in 263-0031, JP
A French fire-gilt clock depicting a standing pair of figures in “troubadour” attire, Restauration Era, 1815-1830.
Bronze
19th Century Hand-Carved Oak Regulator Clock by Johann Salfer, Germany
Located in Tarry Town, NY
19th century hand carved oak case with carved capitals on full length waist columns and bracket feet, 90 day brass time only movement with deadbeat escapement and maintaining power t...
Brass
George III Oak Cased Longcase Clock by Philip Avenell, Farnham
Located in Norwich, GB
George III longcase clock George III oak longcase clock standing on a double stepped base with long trunk door and brass escutcheon.
Oak
V&A Marie-Antoinette Mantel Clock Sèvres Style Porcelain Gilt Bronze Decoration
Located in Wembley, GB
The circular dial, surrounded by a gilt bezel with jewelled detail, features Roman numerals and delicate floral motifs, further enhancing its opulent character. Standing 39 cm high,...
Iron
$1,984Sale Price|20% Off
Empire Era Fire-Gilt Bronze Clock Representing a Figure in Neo-Egyptian Style
Located in 263-0031, JP
A French patinated and fire-gilt clock depicting a standing figure in the neo-Egyptian style, Empire Era, 1800-15.
Bronze
Unique Hand Carved Black Forest Tree Trunk Grandfather or Longcase Clock w. Bear
Located in Lisse, NL
If you can already imagine this amazing and all hand-crafted clock standing in your entry hall, chalet, cottage, lodge, library or living room then maybe you should be its next custo...
Brass, Iron
$12,119 / item
NSNG Stainless Candlelabrum
By Kiki & Joost, Joost van Bleiswijk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
After collecting hundreds of images he creates contemporary versions of long-forgotten objects such as a writing desk, standing clock, hourglass and a chessboard carefully hand-finis...
Stainless Steel
$112,810 / item
NSNG Stainless Steel Wall Cabinet
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Kiki & Joost
Located in Eindhoven, NL
After collecting hundreds of images he creates contemporary versions of long-forgotten objects such as a writing desk, standing clock, hourglass and a chessboard carefully hand-finis...
Stainless Steel
$2,216 / item
NSNG Stainless Steel Little Lamp
By Kiki & Joost, Joost van Bleiswijk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
After collecting hundreds of images he creates contemporary versions of long-forgotten objects such as a writing desk, standing clock, hourglass and a chessboard carefully hand-finis...
Stainless Steel
$4,781 / item
NSNG Stainless Serving Tray
By Kiki & Joost, Joost van Bleiswijk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
After collecting hundreds of images he creates contemporary versions of long-forgotten objects such as a writing desk, standing clock, hourglass and a chessboard carefully hand-finis...
Stainless Steel
$5,405 / item
NSNG Stainless Steel Candleholder Extra Large
By Kiki & Joost, Joost van Bleiswijk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
After collecting hundreds of images he creates contemporary versions of long-forgotten objects such as a writing desk, standing clock, hourglass and a chessboard carefully hand-finis...
Stainless Steel
$2,164 / item
NSNG Stainless Steel Candleholder S
By Kiki & Joost, Joost van Bleiswijk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
After collecting hundreds of images he creates contemporary versions of long-forgotten objects such as a writing desk, standing clock, hourglass and a chessboard carefully hand-finis...
Stainless Steel
$1,586 / item
NSNG Corroded Candelabrum 3
By Joost van Bleiswijk, Kiki & Joost
Located in Eindhoven, NL
After collecting hundreds of images he creates contemporary versions of long-forgotten objects such as a writing desk, standing clock, hourglass and a chessboard carefully hand-finis...
Steel
$1,229 / item
NSNG Corroded Candelabrum 1
By Kiki & Joost, Joost van Bleiswijk
Located in Eindhoven, NL
After collecting hundreds of images he creates contemporary versions of long-forgotten objects such as a writing desk, standing clock, hourglass and a chessboard carefully hand-finis...
Steel
Original Vintage Southern Railway Poster Royal Tunbridge Wells Spa Train Travel
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Southern Railway poster for Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent featuring colorful artwork by Charles Shepard (1844-1924; 'Shep') showing a scenic view of the Tunbridge We...
Paper
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.