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

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

$2,600

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,, Amazing colors,, wonderful patina,, retains original Howard Miller label,, Tested and...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

United Brass Spindles Sunburst Atomic Clock, 1960s

$400

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 central face and ending with alternating walnut tips and brass rings.

Category

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

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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

$760

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 battery operated clockwork. working condition.

Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Resin

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

$450Sale Price|40% Off

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 Atlanta, Western Germany.

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

$1,400

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 Germany.

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Enamel, Sheet Metal

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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.

Category

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 easy and convenient shipping.

Category

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.

Category

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 images of all the Zodiak signs on it. The clock is 22" at each point.

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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 wind-up mechanism and key.

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Walnut

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

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H 19.5 in Dm 19.5 in

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

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Wheat Ridge, CO

An iconic and authentic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock with its original stamp / maker’s mark intact.

Category

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

Materials

Metal

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.

Category

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 opens.

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

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 Company.

Category

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

A starburst clock typically refers to a style of mid-century modern clocks that became popular in the 1950s and 1960s.

Category

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

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 for their molded wood-pulp products that resembled hand-carving, such as this scul...

Category

1950s American Scandinavian Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Wood

Rosewood And Brass Forestville Starburst Wall Clock

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D 2 in 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 mechanism.

Category

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

Category

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 clock) D 9” (middle of the clock) Good vintage condition Please be aware that mos...

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Abstract Chrome Starburst Memphis Sculptural Clock

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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 bright and bold graphic metal numbers in blue and white.

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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 dating from the 1960s.

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Brass

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

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H 2 in Dm 36.25 in

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 Dimensions: 36 1/4" in diameter x 2" depth Brass-plated with French Movement, Origina...

Category

1960s French Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

1969 Walnut and Brass Wall Clock with Starburst Pattern by Westclox

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H 27 in W 27 in D 2 in

1969 Walnut and Brass Wall Clock with Starburst Pattern by Westclox

By Westclox

Located in South Charleston, WV

Measuring 27" wide, providing the desired modernist starburst pattern with brass knob accents and walnut flares, this wall clock by Westclox is in 100% original condition and in full...

Category

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

Materials

Brass

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

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H 2 in Dm 18 in

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 sunburst surrounding illustrating perfectly the mood of the decade.

Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

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.

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Chrome

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. Measure: 25”.

Category

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 face and red minute hand.

Category

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 and looks great with any modern decor.

Category

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

Category

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.

Category

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 George Nelson, Vitra

Located in San Diego, CA

Klassik Mid-Century Modern, Atomic age vintage wall clock designed by George Nelson for Vitra, better-operated mechanism, made in Germany circa 1990s in working condition.

Category

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 with three-lobed hammered leaves; white painted face framed with small petals; numbere...

Category

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 brass numbers The archetypal design makes this clock appropriate for a number of l...

Category

1950s 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 edging, creating a striking contrast.

Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal, 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 striking contrast.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

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 with circular detail, creating a striking contrast.

Category

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

A very unique and more rare starburst clock by Anstey Wilson, England. Featuring alternating short teak wood sunbeams.

Category

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 a striking contrast.

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 a brushed brass colored face and numbers.

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.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Atlanta Sunburst Starburst Brass Wall Clock

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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 surrounding illustrating perfectly the mood of the decade.

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal, Brass

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 brass face, surrounded by decorative rays in brass and warm toned wood.

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 china clock. working condition.

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.

Category

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 battery movement. Made in France by Vedette in the 1950s.

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

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 battery movement. Made in France by Vedette in the 1950s.

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

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 sunburst surrounding illustrating perfectly the mood of the decade.

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 sunburst surrounding illustrating perfectly the mood of the decade.

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 beautiful brass sunburst surrounding illustrating perfectly the mood of the decade.

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 surrounding illustrating perfectly the mood of the decade.

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 sunburst surrounding illustrating perfectly the mood of the decade.

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 sunburst surrounding illustrating perfectly the mood of the decade.

Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid-Century Zodiac Sign Brutalist Sunburst Starburst Copper Wall Clock

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H 2 in Dm 17.25 in

Vintage Mid-Century Zodiac Sign Brutalist Sunburst Starburst Copper Wall Clock

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Stunning original 1970s or earlier Brutalist sunburst wall clock featuring an eye-catching copper-tone starburst design that perfectly captures the bold aesthetic and optimism of the...

Category

1970s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal, Copper

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 features solid wood spindles with brass numberless dial. Tested and working as it should.

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.

Category

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 Germany.

Category

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 MERCEDES BENZ, Nachtmann

Located in Andernach, DE

Elegant luxurious table clock by Mercedes, Germany. Made around 1965 from cut crystal glass from dark pink to clear, with a brass clock case & starburst-like shimmering dial.

Category

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

Category

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.

Category

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 HAVE A VERY LARGE INVENTORY ON OUR WEBSITE TO VISIT GO TO WWW.PARCMONCEAU.COM

Category

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”

Category

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.

Category

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.

Category

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 glass convex door, but the clock does not work.

Category

1940s Italian Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Enamel

Welby sunburst wall clock.

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D 3 in Dm 26 in

Welby sunburst wall clock.

Located in New York, NY

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

Category

1950s German Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal

Black Starr and Frost Art Deco Footed Desk Clock Gilt and Nickel Finish, 1930s

$4,300

H 5 in W 8 in D 1 in

Black Starr and Frost Art Deco Footed Desk Clock Gilt and Nickel Finish, 1930s

By Black, Starr & Frost

Located in Long Beach, CA

Factory / house: Black Star and Frost Style / Reference: Footed Desk Clock Metal / Material: Gilt and Nickle Finished Circa / Year: 1930's Dimensions / Size: 8" Wide X 5" Tall Movem...

Category

1930s Swiss Art Deco Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Table Clock by Diehl Electro, Germany, 1960s

$744

H 4.34 in W 7.09 in D 2.96 in

Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Table Clock by Diehl Electro, Germany, 1960s

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: Table clock Origin: Germany Producer: Diehl Electro, Germany Age: 1960s This original vintage table clock was produced in the 1960s by th...

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

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Original Vintage Brass and Wood Ball Wall Clock

$1,220

H 13 in W 13 in D 3 in

George Nelson Original Vintage Brass and Wood Ball Wall Clock

By George Nelson

Located in Oceanside, US

An iconic Original Ball Wall Clock designed in 1947 by George Nelson Associates and produced by the Howard Miller Clock Company in Zeeland, Michigan. This early example features a ra...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

Gigantic Rare Heavy Sunburst Mirror Wall Clock from the 1970s

$2,519

H 2.56 in Dm 27.56 in

Gigantic Rare Heavy Sunburst Mirror Wall Clock from the 1970s

Located in München, DE

Gigantic very rare heavy Sunburst mirror wall clock from the 1970s. Beautiful elaborate high quality design. The clock has a body made of black lacquered wood, at the front there are...

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1970s European Space Age Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Wood

Large French Walnut Brass Wall Sculpture Clock

$3,200

H 19 in W 51 in D 2 in

Large French Walnut Brass Wall Sculpture Clock

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern French Deco style wall clock sculpture. Nice combination of solid brass and walnut details. Dated 1959, stamped: Made in France.

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Spartus Atomic Wall Clock! Hyper-Rare NOS Unused & Mint!

$1,200Sale Price|33% Off

H 975 in W 9.75 in D 2.5 in

Mid Century Modern Spartus Atomic Wall Clock! Hyper-Rare NOS Unused & Mint!

By Spartus Clocks

Located in Peoria, AZ

Time Warp! 1959 Sputnik Styled Spartus Wall Clock New Old Stock! Mint Vintage Condition! This is a spectacular find! An unused Sputnik style mid century modern Spartus wall clo...

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

Materials

Metal

Henry Dreyfuss Wall Clock

$525

H 2 in Dm 7 in

Henry Dreyfuss Wall Clock

By Henry Dreyfuss

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Highly graphic chrome wall clock with classic 50's details. Sweeping hand movement on this wonderful clock designed by one the greatest industrial designers of this century.

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

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Chrome

Vintage Imhof for Saks Fifth Avenue Circular Brass Desk Clock Switzerland, 1960s

$1,540Sale Price|30% Off

H 7 in W 6.688 in D 2.25 in

Vintage Imhof for Saks Fifth Avenue Circular Brass Desk Clock Switzerland, 1960s

By Saks Fifth Avenue, Arthur Imhof

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stately, two-handed, Swiss 15 jewel, 8 day winding desk clock manufactured by Imhof for Saks Fifth Avenue- early 1960s. Polished brass, splayed circular clock face, with applied sol...

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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

Art Deco table clock around 1920s

$320

H 7.49 in W 6.11 in D 2.37 in

Art Deco table clock around 1920s

Located in Wien, Au

Art Deco table clock around 1920s Original condition

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1920s Austrian Art Deco Starburst Clock Vintage

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Metal, Brass

Mid Century Modern Howard MIller Jefferson Tabletop Clock Brass

$60Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.25 in W 5.75 in D 2 in

Mid Century Modern Howard MIller Jefferson Tabletop Clock Brass

By Howard Miller

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a mid-century modern Howard MIller Jefferson tabletop clock. Finished in satin brass. Quartz movement. Tested and currently working without any issues. Includ...

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1990s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Kienzle Wall Clockc

$590

H 1.97 in Dm 9.45 in

Midcentury Kienzle Wall Clockc

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass construction with antique pink painted clock face from the early 1950s. Original mechanical movement but it can be changed to AAA-battery movement on request. Delivery time a...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

Jaeger LeCoultre Vintage Brass Table Clock, 8 Day Movement

$2,000

H 7.68 in Dm 7.09 in

Jaeger LeCoultre Vintage Brass Table Clock, 8 Day Movement

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA

Jaeger LeCoultre Vintage Brass Table Clock, 8 Day Movement Round acrylic and brass table clock from Jaeger-LeCoultre, with a clean, minimalist design that fits into any environment. ...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Bronze

Beautiful large original 1960s brass sunburst wall clock by Junghans ATO-MAT

$974

H 1.78 in Dm 17.72 in

Beautiful large original 1960s brass sunburst wall clock by Junghans ATO-MAT

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in München, DE

Beautiful, large, original 1960s brass sunburst wall clock by Junghans ATO-MAT. Very beautiful, elaborate mid-century design. Battery-operated with a new clock mechanism. Dial with R...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by Meister Anker in Brass, 1960s Germany

$574

H 12.41 in Dm 12.41 in

Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by Meister Anker in Brass, 1960s Germany

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Stunning sunburst wall clock made of brass, metal and glass. One of the most beautiful models I have seen to date. An eye catcher par excellence. Made in Germany. Electric, batt...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Metal, Brass

Kundo Brass Electromagnetic Mantel Clock 1950s Germany

$572

H 8.27 in W 7.88 in D 4.73 in

Kundo Brass Electromagnetic Mantel Clock 1950s Germany

By Kieninger & Obergfell

Located in Den Haag, NL

A Kundo brass electromagnetic skeleton mantel clock. The clock is a Kleninger-Obergfell electronic, electromagnetic carriage clock with a brass and glass case. The clock features a c...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

Original 1950s Sunburst wall clock by Atlanta made of brass and battery operated

$797

H 1.58 in Dm 17.72 in

Original 1950s Sunburst wall clock by Atlanta made of brass and battery operated

By Atlanta Electric

Located in München, DE

Wonderful original 1950s Sunburst brass wall clock by Atlanta. Made in Germany. Very nice elaborate Mid Century design. Battery operated with Junghans clockwork mechanism. Dial witho...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Brass

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$835 / item

H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 2.37 in

Handmade Cris G Wall Clock by Nomon, Brass & Walnut, Modern Design

By Nomon

Located in New York, NY

The Cris G is a handmade clock that combines emotive aesthetic with strong impact. The design incorporates contrasting materials, such as brass, walnut and fiberglass. The minute han...

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2010s Spanish Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

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Beautiful elegant heavy Mid Century Kienzle wall clock made of bronze and brass

$801

H 9.26 in W 7.88 in D 2.37 in

Beautiful elegant heavy Mid Century Kienzle wall clock made of bronze and brass

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in München, DE

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

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Brass, Bronze

Postmodern Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Olympus Table Clock "Tempo 21"

$1,250

H 14 in W 8.25 in D 14 in

Postmodern Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Olympus Table Clock "Tempo 21"

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare "Olympus" table clock by Howard Miller Clock Company. From the 1984 "Tempo 21" collection. The circular red clock face is upheld by a green pyramid base. Slight signs of wear an...

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1980s American Post-Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

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Aluminum

Nomon Sunset Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina

$407 / item

H 19.7 in W 19.7 in D 2.3 in

Nomon Sunset Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina

By Nomon, José María Reina

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

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Brass

Nomon Pico Wall Clock in Gold By Andres Martinez

$187 / item

H 16.5 in W 16.5 in D 1.77 in

Nomon Pico Wall Clock in Gold By Andres Martinez

By ANDRÉS MARTÍNEZ

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

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Fiberglass, Polystyrene, Walnut

HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble

$2,300 / item

H 20.5 in W 14 in D 67 in

HIFI Vinyl LP Storage Bench / Record Shelf Mid-Century Modern Walnut Pete Deeble

By Pete Deeble

Located in Long Beach, CA

This bench is the ideal solution to having records sitting all over your house and no place to sit. This is an original design, but with a strong influence of Mid Century Danish Mode...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

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Walnut

Sculptural Wall-Mounted Teak Console in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy

$88,500

H 56.5 in W 193 in D 45.625 in

Sculptural Wall-Mounted Teak Console in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy

By Ico Parisi

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An extraordinary and rare Mid-Century wall-mounted teak console, exquisitely crafted and evocative of the visionary work of Italian designer Ico Parisi. Strikingly sculptural and hig...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

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Steel

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

$6,871 / item

H 23.63 in Dm 43.31 in

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

Located in Roma, Lazio

A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

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Brass

Vintage Hans Christian Andersen Pendulum Wall Clock from the 1960s

$470

H 14.57 in W 14.57 in D 3.94 in

Vintage Hans Christian Andersen Pendulum Wall Clock from the 1960s

Located in Søborg, DK

Vintage Lund and Clausen of Copenhagen Han’s Christian Andersen pendulum wall clock from the 1960s. With the title “once upon a time” 12 of his most famous fairy tales one for each h...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

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Brass

Glass Pendulum Clock Takashi Kato Postmodern, 1980s Japanese Design

$250Sale Price|50% Off

H 13.78 in W 6.3 in D 2.76 in

Glass Pendulum Clock Takashi Kato Postmodern, 1980s Japanese Design

By Nathalie du Pasquier, Memphis Milano

Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Glass pendulum clock by Sessa. It can be used as both standing on the table and hanging on the wall. Takashi Kato designed a lot of clocks in the 1980s-1990s. Some of clock collectio...

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1990s Japanese Post-Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

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Glass, Plastic

Paul Evans Sculpture 1950s 1960s Mid Century Brutalist Abstract Metal Modern Art

$11,500

H 34 in W 13 in D 13 in

Paul Evans Sculpture 1950s 1960s Mid Century Brutalist Abstract Metal Modern Art

By Alberto and Diego Giacometti

Located in Peoria, AZ

AFTER PAUL EVANS MID CENTURY MODERN MONUMENTAL BRUTALIST FINE ART DIRECT METAL SCULPTURE! MAGNIFICENT TOWER STRUCTURE! IRON, BRASS, BRONZE & WOOD BASE CIRCA 1956 Similar to ...

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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Starburst Clock Vintage

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Bronze, Iron

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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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

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Maple

German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock

$910

H 11.03 in W 11.82 in D 3.94 in

German 1960s Junghans Pendulum + Weights + Gong Wall Clock

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Krefeld, DE

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

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Brass

MCM George Nelson Studio Model 4756 "Steering Wheel" Wall Clock by Howard Miller

$1,430Sale Price|35% Off

H 12.25 in W 12.25 in D 2.25 in

MCM George Nelson Studio Model 4756 "Steering Wheel" Wall Clock by Howard Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Striking 1950 Model 4756 "Steering Wheel" Wall Clock by the George Nelson Design Studio for the Howard Miller clock company. The clock features a minimalist brushed brass open-face d...

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1950s American Starburst Clock Vintage

Materials

Steel

Kienzle GMT World Time Zone Brass Table Clock, Midcentury, Germany, 1960s

$474Sale Price|40% Off

H 6 in W 5.5 in D 2 in

Kienzle GMT World Time Zone Brass Table Clock, Midcentury, Germany, 1960s

By Kienzle Clocks, Wilhelm Kienzle

Located in Vienna, AT

A beautiful and decorative Mid-Century Modernist solid brass Kienzle desk or table clock with a world map clocks face and world time zones. Executed in the 1960s by Kienzle in Wester...

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

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Brass

Limited Edition Multicolor George Nelson For Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa

$6,250

H 31 in W 52 in D 31 in

Limited Edition Multicolor George Nelson For Herman Miller Marshmallow Sofa

By George Nelson, Herman Miller, Irving Harper

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

George Nelson Office – Limited Edition Marshmallow Sofa Designed by Irving Harper for the George Nelson office, this multicolored Marshmallow Sofa is a limited edition piece manufact...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock Vintage

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Aluminum, Steel, Chrome

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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?
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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.