When were starburst clocks popular?

Starburst clocks first became popular in the 1950s. Also called the sunburst clock, these wall clocks have circular faces surrounded by wood or metal spokes that resemble sun rays. The original design for this clock was developed in the late 1940s. The Ball clock — a starburst-shaped assemblage of lollipop-like brass spokes capped with lacquered birch orbs, playfully mismatched hands and absolutely no numerals — was the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the New York City offices of legendary writer, architect and furniture maker George Nelson. Find a collection of starburst clocks on 1stDibs.

How old does a clock have to be to be vintage?

Vintage is a somewhat interpretable term for older clocks. If a clock is over 100 years old, it can officially be considered antique, but vintage is a bit more open of a term. Many collectors consider around 50 years old to be vintage, but a more open concept is that if the clock could not be reproduced today, it could be considered vintage. On 1stDibs, find an array of beautiful vintage and antique clocks.

How can you tell if a clock is vintage?

To tell if a clock is vintage, look for a maker's mark. From there, you can consult trusted online resources to determine who produced your clock. Then, by reviewing the manufacturer's catalogues, you can get a rough idea of when the maker produced similar clocks. For a clock to be considered vintage, it must be at least 20 years old. Clocks made 100 years ago or earlier are antique. Another way to date your clock is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and antique clocks.

Starburst Clock Vintage

1988 Or 1989 Number810244 Howard Milleriller Clocks

Mid Century Modern Wall Clock

George Nelson For Howard Miller Clock

Atlanta Clock

Wood Wall Clock 1960s

Resin Clock

Atomic Starburst

Spike Clock

Iconic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock

$2,500

H 19.5 in Dm 19.5 in

Iconic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

An iconic and authentic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock with its

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

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

$2,600

H 19.5 in Dm 19.5 in

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

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Atlanta Sunburst Starburst Brass Wall Clock

$460

H 2 in Dm 12.13 in

Vintage Mid-Century Atlanta Sunburst Starburst Brass Wall Clock

By Atlanta Clock Co.

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Stunning original 1960s Atlanta sunburst starburst wall clock. Featuring beautiful brass sunburst

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal, Brass

United Brass Spindles Sunburst Atomic Clock, 1960s

$400

H 3 in Dm 18 in

United Brass Spindles Sunburst Atomic Clock, 1960s

By United Clock Corp

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The vintage starburst wall clock features radii of brass rods, radiating outwards from the round

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Vintage Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock, Germany, 1980s

$760

H 2.25 in Dm 17.63 in

Vintage Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock, Germany, 1980s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Stunning 1970s sunburst starburst Junghans wall clock. Made of heavy resin, gilded, with a junghans

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Resin

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Abstract Chrome Starburst Memphis Sculptural Clock

$800

H 70 in W 13 in D 26 in

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Abstract Chrome Starburst Memphis Sculptural Clock

Located in Dayton, OH

Freestanding chrome Metal Art sculpture clock. It features a dimensional starburst style with

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Atlanta Midcentury Atomic Age Sunburst Brass Table Desk Clock, Western Germany

$750

H 10.5 in W 11.5 in D 2.75 in

Atlanta Midcentury Atomic Age Sunburst Brass Table Desk Clock, Western Germany

By Atlanta Clock Co.

Located in Vienna, AT

An amazing midcentury triangular design starburst table or desk clock from the 1950s. Executed by

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Phinney Walker Starburst Clock

Unavailable

H 36 in Dm 36 in

Phinney Walker Starburst Clock

By Phinney Walker 1

Located in Vancouver, BC

Phinney Walker Starburst wall clock. Brass body with new motor.

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Steel Starburst Pedistool Clock

Unavailable

H 22 in W 21 in D 6 in

Mid-Century Steel Starburst Pedistool Clock

Located in Fair Oaks, CA

This starburst clock is made out of heavy steal. Each individual starburst screws off to make for

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1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Steel

Syroco Starburst Wall Clock

Unavailable

H 2.5 in Dm 22 in

Syroco Starburst Wall Clock

By Syroco

Located in Vancouver, BC

Vintage Syroco starburst resin wall clock in very good overall condition. Original mechanism is

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1970s American Brutalist Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

Awesome Horoscope Starburst Wallclock

Unavailable

H 22 in Dm 22 in

Awesome Horoscope Starburst Wallclock

Located in Fair Oaks, CA

This is a great plug in clock, timing mech. Works very well and keeps good time. The clock has

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Mid-Century Walnut Starburst Clock

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H 2 in Dm 31 in

Mid-Century Walnut Starburst Clock

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century starburst clock in solid walnut and brass. This piece is complete with the original

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Starburst Wall clock

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Mid Century Modern Starburst Wall clock

By Seth Thomas Clock Company

Located in Redding, CT

This signed teak starburst clock by Seth Thomas will complete any Mid Century room.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Gold Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock

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H 32 in Dm 32 in

Mid Century Modern Gold Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock

Located in West Hartford, CT

Stunning iconic mid century eight day gold starburst clock with key. Clocj face has window that

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

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Glass, Resin

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Original George Nelson Wall Clock for Howard Miller

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H 2.5 in Dm 19 in

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Original George Nelson Wall Clock for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Early original starburst clock design by George Nelson and manufactured by Howard Miller Clock

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Gilt Plaster Mid Century Starbust Wall Clock with Gents Bakelite Movement

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H 22.05 in W 22.05 in D 3.15 in

Large Gilt Plaster Mid Century Starbust Wall Clock with Gents Bakelite Movement

Located in Nottingham, GB

, and may require modification. A starburst clock typically refers to a style of mid-century modern

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Mid-20th Century Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Plaster

Danish Style Syroco Wood Sunburst Clock, circa 1950

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H 23 in W 23 in L 23 in

Danish Style Syroco Wood Sunburst Clock, circa 1950

By Syroco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful Norwegian style starburst clock by Syroco. This Syracuse, NY based company was best known

Category

1950s American Scandinavian Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Wood

Rosewood And Brass Forestville Starburst Wall Clock

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Dm 31 in

Rosewood And Brass Forestville Starburst Wall Clock

Located in Pasadena, TX

A mid century modern starburst wall clock made by Forestville. Rosewood with brass and a winding

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1950s American Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

Starburst sputnick ball 50's Atlantis Clock

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H 2.5 in Dm 16 in

Starburst sputnick ball 50's Atlantis Clock

By Atlantic Furniture Co.

Located in Westport, CT

Circa 1950 silver Brass ball strburst sputnick Ball 8 day wind clock Atlantis Germany

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Vintage Mid Century Modern Green Starburst Wall Clock

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H 31 in W 31 in D 31 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern Green Starburst Wall Clock

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Mid Century Modern Green Starburst Wall Clock Circa 1960 Dimensions D 31” (entire

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid_Century Gold Metamec Starburst Wall Clock, 1960s

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H 1.97 in Dm 18.51 in

Vintage Mid_Century Gold Metamec Starburst Wall Clock, 1960s

By Metamec

Located in London, GB

For sale is a Mid-Century Modernist ‘Starburst’ or 'Sunburst' wall clock by Metamec, England and

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Metal, Brass

Starburst Type Chrome Floor Clock 1980's

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H 54.75 in W 23.75 in D 18.25 in

Starburst Type Chrome Floor Clock 1980's

Located in Fulton, CA

Bizarre floor clock inspired by the starburst, sunburst style of the 1960's & 70's. Chrome plated

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Starburst France Vintage Wall Clock by Forestville

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Mid-Century Modern Atomic Starburst France Vintage Wall Clock by Forestville

By Forestville

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration: Mid-Century Modern atomic starburst France, wall clock by Forestville

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1960s French Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

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1969 Walnut and Brass Wall Clock with Starburst Pattern by Westclox

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1969 Walnut and Brass Wall Clock with Starburst Pattern by Westclox

By Westclox

Located in South Charleston, WV

of this Mid-Century Modern article. Measuring 27" wide, providing the desired modernist starburst

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Stylish Vintage Midcentury Junghans Sunburst Starburst Brass Wall Clock Ato-Mat

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Stylish Vintage Midcentury Junghans Sunburst Starburst Brass Wall Clock Ato-Mat

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Stunning original 1950s Junghans ATO-MAT S sunburst starburst wall clock. Featuring beautiful brass

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

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Elgin Mid-Century Modern Atomic Sunburst Starburst Retro Wood Wall Clock

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H 25 in W 2 in D 25 in

Elgin Mid-Century Modern Atomic Sunburst Starburst Retro Wood Wall Clock

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Mid-Century Modern wood and brass sunburst wall hanging clock with battery operated works

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

Mastercrafters Brass Starburst Clock, circa 1950

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H 2.5 in Dm 24 in

Mastercrafters Brass Starburst Clock, circa 1950

By Mastercrafters

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful starburst clock by Mastercrafters. Featuring cut-out wire detail with a black and brass

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Atomic Starburst Clock

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H 3 in Dm 25 in

Mid-Century Atomic Starburst Clock

By Welby Clock Co.

Located in San Jose, CA

Mid-Century atomic starburst wall clock in walnut and brass. This piece includes original mechanism

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Starburst Clock

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H 2.5 in Dm 19.5 in

George Nelson Starburst Clock

By George Nelson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Iconic design by George Nelson

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1950s American Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Hardwood

Spartus Starburst Clock with Circular Detail and Brass Spheres, circa 1950

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H 2 in Dm 22 in

Spartus Starburst Clock with Circular Detail and Brass Spheres, circa 1950

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful starburst clock by Spartus from the Atomic Age era. Finished in a brass tone with a

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage Wall Starburst Clock Designed by George Nelson for Vitra

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H 3 in Dm 18.5 in

Vintage Wall Starburst Clock Designed by George Nelson for Vitra

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in San Diego, CA

Klassik Mid-Century Modern, Atomic age vintage wall clock designed by George Nelson for Vitra

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern German Junghans Brass Leaf Sunburst Starburst Clock 17"

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H 17 in W 17 in D 1.5 in

Mid Century Modern German Junghans Brass Leaf Sunburst Starburst Clock 17"

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Dayton, OH

Mid 20th century Junghans key wound, wall hanging brass sunburst clock. Graduated rays accented

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

Elgin Sunburst Clock, circa 1950

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H 2 in Dm 24 in

Elgin Sunburst Clock, circa 1950

By Elgin Clocks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful starburst clock by Elgin. Featuring brass accents with contrasting red minute hand and

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

Elgin Brass and Teak Sunburst Clock, circa 1950

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H 26 in W 26 in D 2 in

Elgin Brass and Teak Sunburst Clock, circa 1950

By Elgin Clocks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful starburst clock by Elgin. Featuring alternating teak wood and brass sunbeams, creating a

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

Elgin Brass and Teak Sunburst Clock, circa 1950

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H 3 in Dm 28 in

Elgin Brass and Teak Sunburst Clock, circa 1950

By Elgin Clocks

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful starburst clock by Elgin. Featuring alternating teak wood sunbeams surrounded by brass

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal, Brass

United Brass Spindles Sunburst Clock, circa 1950

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H 3 in Dm 18 in

United Brass Spindles Sunburst Clock, circa 1950

By British United Clock Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful starburst clock by United. Featuring alternating teak wood ended spindles and brass rods

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

Anstey Wilson England Brass and Teak Sunburst Clock, circa 1950, England

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H 19 in Dm 2 in

Anstey Wilson England Brass and Teak Sunburst Clock, circa 1950, England

By Anstey Wilson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Of all the sunburst / starburst clocks that have been made, and we've had one of every design at

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1960s Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

Forestville Brass Sunburst Clock, circa 1950

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H 21 in W 21 in D 2 in

Forestville Brass Sunburst Clock, circa 1950

By Forestville

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful starburst clock by Forestville. Featuring alternating teak wood and brass rods, creating

Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

Large Roxhall Brass Spike Sunburst Clock, circa 1960

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H 36 in W 36 in D 1.5 in

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

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

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

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H 3.25 in Dm 18.5 in

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

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Starburst Wall Clock by Welby Division, Elgin National Watch Company

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H 3 in Dm 27 in

Starburst Wall Clock by Welby Division, Elgin National Watch Company

By Welby Clock Co.

Located in Astoria, NY

A starburst wall clock, produced by Elgin for Welby of Germany, circa 1960s-1970s, with polished

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock, Germany, 1980s

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H 2 in Dm 19.75 in

Vintage Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock, Germany, 1980s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Stunning 1980s sunburst starburst wall clock. Made of some kind of polystyrene foam, gilded, with a

Category

1970s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Plastic, Polystyrene

Vintage Metamec Starburst Wall Clock made in England 1970s

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H 2.37 in Dm 23.63 in

Vintage Metamec Starburst Wall Clock made in England 1970s

By Metamec

Located in Verviers, BE

Vintage Metamec Starburst Wall Clock made in England 1970s Full Working Order. Please don't

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1970s English Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Chrome

Gilded Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock Vedette France

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H 1.58 in Dm 16.54 in

Gilded Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock Vedette France

By Vedette

Located in Vienna, AT

Wood frame with brass clock face with a craquelure and black clock hands and index. Fitted with a

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

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Gold Plate

Gilded Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock Vedette France

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H 1.58 in Dm 16.54 in

Gilded Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock Vedette France

By Vedette

Located in Vienna, AT

Wood frame with brass clock face with a craquelure and black clock hands and index. Fitted with a

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

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Gold Plate

Gilded Vintage Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock, Germany, 1960s

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H 1.75 in Dm 16.75 in

Gilded Vintage Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock, Germany, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Stunning original 1960s sunburst starburst wall clock. Featuring beautiful wood and composition

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Composition, Metal

Gilded Vintage Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock, Germany, 1960s

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H 1.5 in Dm 18.38 in

Gilded Vintage Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock, Germany, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Stunning original 1960s sunburst starburst wall clock. Featuring beautiful wood and composition

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Composition, Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Meister Anker Sunburst Starburst Brass Wall Clock

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H 1.75 in Dm 11.63 in

Vintage Mid-Century Meister Anker Sunburst Starburst Brass Wall Clock

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Stunning original 1960s Meister Anker, Chrometron Quarz sunburst starburst wall clock. Featuring

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gilded Vintage Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock Vedette France 1970s

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H 2.5 in Dm 14.38 in

Gilded Vintage Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock Vedette France 1970s

By Vedette

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Stunning original 1970s Vedette sunburst starburst wall clock. Featuring beautiful resin sunburst

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Junghans Sunburst Starburst Brass Wall Clock Ato-Mat

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H 2 in Dm 18 in

Vintage Mid-Century Junghans Sunburst Starburst Brass Wall Clock Ato-Mat

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Stunning original 1960s Junghans ATO-MAT S sunburst starburst wall clock. Featuring beautiful brass

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Gold plated Vintage Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock, Germany, 1970s

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H 3.25 in Dm 16 in

Gold plated Vintage Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock, Germany, 1970s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Stunning original 1970s sunburst starburst wall clock. Featuring beautiful wood and gold plated

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Spindle Starburst Wall Clock by George Nelson Howard Miller

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H 2.25 in Dm 23 in

Mid Century Modern Spindle Starburst Wall Clock by George Nelson Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Early and original spindle clock designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock Company. It

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass, Steel

Junghans Mid-Century Modern Golden Sunburst Brass Wall Clock, Germany, 1960s

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H 2 in Dm 14.5 in

Junghans Mid-Century Modern Golden Sunburst Brass Wall Clock, Germany, 1960s

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

A round Atomic Starburst Hollywood Regency wall clock from the 1960s, executed by Junghans Germany

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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-Century Junghans Sunburst Brutalist Brass Wall Clock, Germany, 1950s

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H 1.5 in Dm 17.5 in

Large Mid-Century Junghans Sunburst Brutalist Brass Wall Clock, Germany, 1950s

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Vienna, AT

An impressive round Modernist Starburst Brutalist wall clock from the 1950s, crafted by Junghans in

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Sheet Metal, Enamel

Baroque Style Table Clock by Mercedes, Crystal Glass Pink Cut to Clear, Germany

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H 4.73 in W 4.73 in D 1.97 in

Baroque Style Table Clock by Mercedes, Crystal Glass Pink Cut to Clear, Germany

By Nachtmann, MERCEDES BENZ

Located in Andernach, DE

dark pink to clear, with a brass clock case & starburst-like shimmering dial. Cut glass became

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Mid-20th Century German Baroque Revival Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Crystal, Brass

STARBURST CLOCK

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H 16 in W 16 in

STARBURST CLOCK

Located in Miami, Miami Design District, FL

WORKING STARBURST CLOCK

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1960s American Starburst Clock Vintage

Starburst Clock By Gubelin

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H 9 in W 8 in D 5 in

Starburst Clock By Gubelin

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Great looking glass and metal starburst clock by Gublin.

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1940s Swiss Starburst Clock Vintage

LATE 19th/EARLY 20thC FRENCH STARBURST CLOCK

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H 21 in W 22 in D 4 in

LATE 19th/EARLY 20thC FRENCH STARBURST CLOCK

Located in Atlanta, GA

LATE 19th/EARLY 20thC FRENCH STARBURST CLOCK AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE ANTIQUES WE

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20th Century French Starburst Clock Vintage

Vintage Gilded Wooden Starburst Clock

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H 31.5 in Dm 31.5 in

Vintage Gilded Wooden Starburst Clock

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Gilded Wooden Starburst Clock From Spain, Marked “Valenti”

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1960s Spanish Baroque Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Giltwood

Starburst Clock by Empire

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Dm 32 in

Starburst Clock by Empire

Located in New York, NY

A striking bronze starburst of extended acanthus leaves surrounds a stainless steel clockface.

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20th Century American Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Space Age Chrome Starburst Clock

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H 21 in W 20.75 in D 4 in

Space Age Chrome Starburst Clock

Located in Pasadena, CA

This table clock features a very 1950s starburst design rendered in chrome. The face of the clock

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Stone, Chrome, Brass

Italian Wood Gilt Starburst Clock

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Dm 38 in

Italian Wood Gilt Starburst Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

C. 1940 (or earlier) wood carved gilt starburst wall clock. The clock face is enamel, and it has a

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1940s Italian Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Enamel

Welby sunburst wall clock.

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Dm 26 in

Welby sunburst wall clock.

Located in New York, NY

Welby starburst clock with key wind-up and balck and chrome face.

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1950s German Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Brutalist Flower Starbust Clock in Brass

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H 3 in Dm 36 in

Brutalist Flower Starbust Clock in Brass

By Curtis Jeré

Located in San Diego, CA

American clocks and a fun spin on the typical starburst clock!

Category

1960s American Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

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Margins Of Matter, Abstract Mixed-Media Sculpture Wall Mounted, 7.5 x 7 x 2 in.

By Lisa Pressman

Located in New York, NY

SIGNED ON BACK. Lisa Pressman’s Shape of Memory series transforms cardboard, thread, smoke, and Letraset into evocative wall-mounted works that recall ancient relics or worn book co...

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2010s Contemporary Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Thread, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Cardboard

Pulpo Chouchou Ceramic Side table by LORENZO ZANOVELLO in STOCK

$1,940

H 16.93 in W 11.82 in D 13.78 in

Pulpo Chouchou Ceramic Side table by LORENZO ZANOVELLO in STOCK

Located in New York, NY

CHOUCHOU, stool I Made in Italy The Chouchou Stool blends soft curves with sharp edges in a simple ceramic form. Versatile as a stool or side table, its sculptural presence adds sub...

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2010s Italian Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Round The Clock L Purple Dark Salmon Yellow

$338 / item

H 16.54 in Dm 16.54 in

Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Round The Clock L Purple Dark Salmon Yellow

By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce

Located in barasso, IT

Round the clock - Clear Purple, Dark Salmon, Pastel Yellow Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design collection. Colour: Clear Purple, Dark Salmon, Pastel Yellow...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Resin

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

$12,850

H 23 in W 10.5 in D 14 in

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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1950s Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Porcelain, Rosewood, Teak

Six Foot George Nelson Classic Slat Bench 1950's Original Signed!

$3,200

H 14 in W 56.5 in D 18.5 in

Six Foot George Nelson Classic Slat Bench 1950's Original Signed!

By George Nelson

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic, original 1950's vintage George Nelson for Herman Miller slat bench. Natural finish with warm patina and ebonized legs. This is a hard to find original, retaining its foil...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Maple

Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.

$1,876

H 7.56 in W 7.09 in D 4.41 in

Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.

By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen

Located in Malmö, SE

A large and beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition, with only a few light scratches. Stamped 'BRONS' and mak...

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1930s Swedish Art Deco Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Bronze

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

$34,000

H 26.5 in W 92.75 in D 32 in

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

By Lehigh Leopold, Warren Platner

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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1970s American Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Chrome

Thala Sculptural Ceramic Sconce

$1,400

H 6.25 in W 11.25 in D 5 in

Thala Sculptural Ceramic Sconce

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Glazed sculptural sconce by Lucia Mondadori Ceramiques. Lucia Mondadori is a Brazilian ceramic artist based in Paris. Her sculptural work explores the aesthetic interplay between the...

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2010s Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Ceramic

Side table by Svend Thoresen & Torgny Roloff, Sweden, c. 1930s

$5,294

H 18.71 in Dm 25.6 in

Side table by Svend Thoresen & Torgny Roloff, Sweden, c. 1930s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

An elegant Swedish Grace table in dark-stained oak, designed for Nordiska Kompaniet during the 1930s. Svend A. Thoresen, a Danish interior architect active in Stockholm, worked at N...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Oak

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 Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Glass, Wood

Schauer Industrial or Station Clock, Vienna, 1964

$575 / item

H 3.15 in Dm 12.6 in

Schauer Industrial or Station Clock, Vienna, 1964

By Schauer

Located in Vienna, AT

Four pieces available The clock is in perfect condition, no major scratches, no glass scratched. Flat glass cover, black painted figures an ivory white embossed dish, painted blac...

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1960s Austrian Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Steel

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Starburst Clock Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal starburst clock vintage for your home. A starburst clock vintage — often made from metal, brass and chrome — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a starburst clock vintage — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right starburst clock vintage, those designed in mid-century modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. A well-made starburst clock vintage has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Junghans Uhren GmbH, Atlanta Clock Co. and Sölken Leuchten are consistently popular.

How Much is a Starburst Clock Vintage?

Prices for a starburst clock vintage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $250 and can go as high as $2,390, while the average can fetch as much as $775.

Finding the Right Wall-clocks for You

Antique, new and vintage wall clocks have become available over the years in a diverse range of materials, such as wood, metal and glass, as well as styles from mid-century modern to Industrial.

Wall clocks have been designed by acclaimed creators and manufacturers such as Howard Miller Clock Company, Junghans Uhren GmbH, Pragotron and more. The Ball clock and Sunflower clock, which were created by designer Irving Harper in George Nelson’s studio during the mid-century era, are known to design enthusiasts and have become highly collectible over the years.

Whether you want an antique timepiece or one that will match a modern motif, you are sure to find one to suit any home or office decor.

The wall clocks of today have come a long way from the mechanical timepieces that originated in the 14th century. One of the most famous clocks from this era was made by Italian astronomer and physician Giovanni de’ Dondi and took approximately 16 years to complete. By the 17th century, wall clocks were popular luxury objects for the home.

Wall clock choices are not limited to just something that keeps time. A 19th-century bronze cartel clock and barometer set is an elegant addition to a foyer, while a vintage world-map clock allows you to see the time in several locations at once. Cleverly designed clocks have been created for all manner of tastes over the years.

On 1stDibs, you will find wall clocks and other types of antique and vintage clocks from various time periods, from Louis XV to Art Deco, and from all over the world, including Germany, France, the United Kingdom and elsewhere. Bring a touch of class and personality into your living room or dining room with a unique timepiece.

Questions About Starburst Clock Vintage

When were starburst clocks popular?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Starburst clocks first became popular in the 1950s. Also called the sunburst clock, these wall clocks have circular faces surrounded by wood or metal spokes that resemble sun rays. The original design for this clock was developed in the late 1940s. The Ball clock — a starburst-shaped assemblage of lollipop-like brass spokes capped with lacquered birch orbs, playfully mismatched hands and absolutely no numerals — was the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the New York City offices of legendary writer, architect and furniture maker George Nelson. Find a collection of starburst clocks on 1stDibs.
How old does a clock have to be to be vintage?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Vintage is a somewhat interpretable term for older clocks. If a clock is over 100 years old, it can officially be considered antique, but vintage is a bit more open of a term. Many collectors consider around 50 years old to be vintage, but a more open concept is that if the clock could not be reproduced today, it could be considered vintage. On 1stDibs, find an array of beautiful vintage and antique clocks.
How can you tell if a clock is vintage?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
To tell if a clock is vintage, look for a maker's mark. From there, you can consult trusted online resources to determine who produced your clock. Then, by reviewing the manufacturer's catalogues, you can get a rough idea of when the maker produced similar clocks. For a clock to be considered vintage, it must be at least 20 years old. Clocks made 100 years ago or earlier are antique. Another way to date your clock is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect it. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and antique clocks.