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.

Starburst Clocks Retro

1988 Or 1989 Number810244 Howard Milleriller Clocks

Mid Century Modern Wall Clock

George Nelson For Howard Miller Clock

Wood Wall Clock 1960s

Resin Clock

Atomic Starburst

Spike Clock

Howard Miller Brass Wall 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 Clocks Retro

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 Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clocks Retro

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 Clocks Retro

Materials

Metal, Brass

United Brass Spindles Sunburst Atomic Clock, 1960s

$400

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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 Clocks Retro

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 Clocks Retro

Materials

Resin

Mid-Century Modern Atomic Abstract Chrome Starburst Memphis Sculptural Clock

$560Sale Price|30% Off

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 Clocks Retro

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 Clocks Retro

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 Clocks Retro

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 Clocks Retro

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 Clocks Retro

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 Clocks Retro

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 Clocks Retro

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 Clocks Retro

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 Clocks Retro

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

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Materials

Metal, Brass

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

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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 Clocks Retro

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

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1950s American Scandinavian Modern Starburst Clocks Retro

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 Clocks Retro

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 Clocks Retro

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 Clocks Retro

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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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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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

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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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Brass

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

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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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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 Clocks Retro

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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 Clocks Retro

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 Clocks Retro

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 Clocks Retro

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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 Clocks Retro

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 Clocks Retro

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clocks Retro

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 Clocks Retro

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

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clocks Retro

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

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clocks Retro

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 Clocks Retro

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

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clocks Retro

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clocks Retro

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

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clocks Retro

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

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clocks Retro

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

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1970s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clocks Retro

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 Clocks Retro

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

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clocks Retro

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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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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

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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

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clocks Retro

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

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clocks Retro

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

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clocks Retro

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

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clocks Retro

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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 Clocks Retro

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clocks Retro

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 Clocks Retro

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 Clocks Retro

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

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 Clocks Retro

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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 Clocks Retro

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 Clocks Retro

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Giltwood

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 Clocks Retro

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Stone, Chrome, Brass

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 Clocks Retro

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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!

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1960s American Starburst Clocks Retro

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Brass

Midcentury Junghans Starburst Teak Wall Clock

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H 1.97 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in

Midcentury Junghans Starburst Teak Wall Clock

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Daylesford, Victoria

Midcentury German, Junghams wall clock, sunburst or star pattern in teak. Battery operated, all in

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clocks Retro

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1950's Kaleidoscope Clock with Psychedelic Starburst

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H 17 in Dm 17 in

1950's Kaleidoscope Clock with Psychedelic Starburst

Located in Seattle, WA

This is a fantastic retro kaleidoscope wall clock with a psychedelic spinning color wheel in the

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1950s Taiwanese Starburst Clocks Retro

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Acrylic

1950s "Welby" Starburst Wind-Up Metal Wall Clock, Germany

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H 35 in Dm 35 in

1950s "Welby" Starburst Wind-Up Metal Wall Clock, Germany

By Welby Clock Co.

Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba

A stunning starburst eight-day wind-up metal wall clock from the 1950s Mid-Century Modern era by

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clocks Retro

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British Midcentury Jentnor Starburst Electric Clock

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H 19.69 in W 26.78 in D 3.94 in

British Midcentury Jentnor Starburst Electric Clock

Located in London, GB

Hollywood Regency gilded starburst wall clock Measures: H 50cm W 68cm D 10cm British circa 1960.

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clocks Retro

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Mocap 'Discodip' Illusionistic Wall Clock

$763 / item

H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 3.94 in

Mocap 'Discodip' Illusionistic Wall Clock

Located in Maastricht, NL

Mocap 'Discodip' illusionistic wall clock design: JAN PAUL “Time is an illusion” Most wall-clocks have the same basic shape: round. Also the same looking time-indication by numbers ...

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2010s Dutch Post-Modern Starburst Clocks Retro

Materials

Metal

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 Clocks Retro

Materials

Porcelain, Rosewood, Teak

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

$259Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 3.55 in Dm 8.67 in

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

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

Citizen super tanker slave clock original blue finish. A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock also called secondary clock of superior build quality. These clocks were us...

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1980s Japanese Industrial Starburst Clocks Retro

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel, Chrome

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 Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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1970s American Modern Starburst Clocks Retro

Materials

Chrome

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 Clocks Retro

Materials

Glass, Wood

Modern Grandfather Clock by Howard Miller

$3,800

H 56 in W 13 in D 2.5 in

Modern Grandfather Clock by Howard Miller

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Chicago, IL

Modern grandfather clock by Howard Miller, chrome and Lucite.

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clocks Retro

Materials

Metal

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 Clocks Retro

Materials

Maple

Large Scale Brutalist Collage Wall Sculpture

$4,500

H 48 in W 48 in D 2.5 in

Large Scale Brutalist Collage Wall Sculpture

Located in La Mesa, CA

This striking wooden wall sculpture is a one-of-a-kind statement piece that embodies the bold aesthetics of brutalist design. Meticulously constructed from reclaimed wood, the comp...

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2010s American Brutalist Starburst Clocks Retro

Materials

Wood

Vintage Empire Art Products Atomic Era Mid Century Modern Wall Clock Set - 3 Pcs

$650 / set

H 31 in W 23 in D 1 in

Vintage Empire Art Products Atomic Era Mid Century Modern Wall Clock Set - 3 Pcs

By Empire Art Products Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Empire Art Products (USA, 1963) Atomic Era Mid Century Modern Wall Clock Set with Blue Accents - 3 Pc Set. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Clock: 31" H x 23" W x 1" D. ...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clocks Retro

Materials

Wood

Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery

$16,700

H 31.11 in W 102.37 in D 31.5 in

Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clocks Retro

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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Starburst Clocks Retro For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the starburst clocks retro you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, brass and chrome, every starburst clocks retro was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer starburst clocks retro, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A starburst clocks retro, designed in the mid-century modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Junghans Uhren GmbH, Atlanta Clock Co. and Sölken Leuchten each produced at least one beautiful starburst clocks retro that is worth considering.

How Much is a Starburst Clocks Retro?

A starburst clocks retro can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $775, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $2,390.

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.