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.

What is a regulator wall clock?

A regulator wall clock is a wall-mounted clock invented in the late 18th century. These types of clocks are weight-driven, regulated by a swinging pendulum.

Which brand of wall clock is best?

There is no single best brand of wall clock. When choosing a wall clock, consider the size, style and whether it requires electricity or a battery. On 1stDibs, find a variety of wall clocks from creators like Pragotron, Gents of Leicester and others.

Starburst Wall Clock

1988 Or 1989 Number810244 Howard Milleriller Clocks

Convex Clock

Brass Sunburst Clock

George Nelson For Howard Miller Clock

Mid Century Modern Wood Clock

Resin Clock

Brutalist Starburst

Atomic Starburst

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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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Resin

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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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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 Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

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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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

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 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

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

Materials

Metal

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Syroco Starburst Wall Clock

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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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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

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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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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 Wall Clocks

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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Vintage 1950s American Clocks

Materials

Brass

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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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Glass, Resin

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

Materials

Metal, 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

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

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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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Walnut

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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Vintage 1960s French Modern Wall Clocks

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

pattern with brass knob accents and walnut flares, this wall clock by Westclox is in 100% original

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

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Brass

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 Wall Clocks

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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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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Bamboo Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand Made

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H 2.37 in Dm 15.75 in

Bamboo Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand Made

Located in Oxford, GB

This is a High-quality Natural Rattan and Bamboo Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand Crafted by

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Bamboo

Natural Rattan Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand Made

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Natural Rattan Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand Made

Located in Oxford, GB

This is a High-quality Natural Rattan and Bamboo Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand crafted by

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Rattan

Natural Bamboo Mid-Century Style Starburst Clock Hand Made

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H 6 in Dm 40 in

Natural Bamboo Mid-Century Style Starburst Clock Hand Made

Located in Oxford, GB

This is a high-quality natural rattan and bamboo mid century style Starburst Clock handcrafted by

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Bamboo

Natural Bamboo Mid-Century Style Starburst Clock Hand Made

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H 2.76 in Dm 15.75 in

Natural Bamboo Mid-Century Style Starburst Clock Hand Made

Located in Oxford, GB

This is a high-quality natural rattan and bamboo mid-century style Starburst Clock Hand crafted by

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Bamboo

Natural Rattan Mid-Century Style Starburst Clock Hand Made

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H 2.76 in Dm 15.75 in

Natural Rattan Mid-Century Style Starburst Clock Hand Made

Located in Oxford, GB

This is a high-quality natural rattan and bamboo mid century style starburst clock hand crafted by

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Rattan

Organic Bamboo Mid Century Style Starburst Clock Hand Made

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H 2.76 in Dm 15.75 in

Organic Bamboo Mid Century Style Starburst Clock Hand Made

Located in Oxford, GB

This is a High-quality natural rattan and bamboo mid century style starburst clock hand crafted by

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Bamboo

Natural Rattan and Bamboo Mid-Century Style Starburst Clock Hand Made

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H 2.37 in Dm 15.75 in

Natural Rattan and Bamboo Mid-Century Style Starburst Clock Hand Made

Located in Oxford, GB

This is a high-quality natural rattan and bamboo mid-century style starburst clock handcrafted by

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Natural Rattan and Bamboo Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand Made

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H 2.37 in Dm 15.75 in

Natural Rattan and Bamboo Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand Made

Located in Oxford, GB

This is a High-quality Natural Rattan and Bamboo Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand crafted by

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Sheet Metal

Natural Rattan and Bamboo Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand Made

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H 2.76 in Dm 15.75 in

Natural Rattan and Bamboo Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand Made

Located in Oxford, GB

This is a High-quality Natural Rattan and Bamboo Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand crafted by

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Natural Rattan and Bamboo Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand Made

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H 2.76 in Dm 15.75 in

Natural Rattan and Bamboo Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand Made

Located in Oxford, GB

This is a High-quality Natural Rattan and Bamboo Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand crafted by

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

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 Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

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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Vintage 1970s English Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Chrome

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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Vintage 1970s Chinese Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Plastic, Polystyrene

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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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Composition, Metal

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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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

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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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

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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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate

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 George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

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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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

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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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

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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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, 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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Vintage 1950s American Wall Clocks

Materials

Hardwood

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 Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

1930s Silvered Starburst Clock or Mirror

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H 21 in Dm 21 in

1930s Silvered Starburst Clock or Mirror

Located in Tarrytown, NY

1930s starburst clock. Clock doesn't work. Would make a great mirror.

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Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks

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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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

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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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Acrylic

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 Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

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 Wall Clocks

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 Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Brass, Sheet Metal, Enamel

Small Giltwood Sunburst Convex Wall Mirror

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H 1.5 in Dm 12 in

Small Giltwood Sunburst Convex Wall Mirror

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Smaller scale giltwood sunburst (starburst) convex wall mirror. Formally a clock convert to wall

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Vintage 1960s European Convex Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Monumental Starburst Wall Clock

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Dm 41 in

Monumental Starburst Wall Clock

Located in Stamford, CT

Large Giltwood Starburst wall clock has hinged brass bezel with convex clock crystal, works well.

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20th Century Italian Decorative Art

Materials

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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Vintage 1940s Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Enamel

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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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Teak

19th Century Barometer French Starburst Clock

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H 24 in W 24 in D 2 in

19th Century Barometer French Starburst Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

Giltwood starburst barometer clock from France in the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century French Wall Clocks

A Wood Starburst Form Clock from Chatsworth

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Dm 28 in

A Wood Starburst Form Clock from Chatsworth

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wood starburst form wall clock from the Chatsworth sale, late 19th century

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Antique 19th Century English Wall Clocks

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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Vintage 1950s Taiwanese Wall Clocks

Materials

Acrylic

George Nelson Howard Miller Starburst Wall Clock

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H 19 in W 19 in D 2 in

George Nelson Howard Miller Starburst Wall Clock

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in St. Louis, MO

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

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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 Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

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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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Brass, Metal

French Giltwood Starburst Clock circa 1900

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H 4.5 in Dm 24.25 in

French Giltwood Starburst Clock circa 1900

Located in Atlanta, GA

French giltwood starburst clock, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century French Wall Clocks

Materials

Giltwood

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$3,000

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

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Amarillo, TX

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Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

$5,000 / set

H 31 in Dm 20 in

Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...

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$347 / item

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Contemporary Gaetano Pesce Round The Clock L Purple Dark Salmon Yellow

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$7,232 / item

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Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

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

$34,957

H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in

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

Located in Puglia, Puglia

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$2,450

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Mid-Century Teak Sofa Bed with Storage Headboard, 1960s Design

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A versatile and functional example of Mid-Century design, this teak sofa bed offers both comfortable seating and convenient storage. Complete with a matching, detached headboard feat...

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$262Sale Price / item|20% Off

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

Located in Leicester, Leicestershire

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$12,850

H 23 in W 10.5 in D 14 in

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

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Located in Kansas City, MO

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Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning stainless steel and blue glass Art Deco / Machine Age clock manufactured by The Webb C.Ball co...Cleveland, wind up 8 day table clock, Classic modernist design.. runs and ke...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Stainless Steel

Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames

$7,500

H 27 in W 22 in D 22.5 in

Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames

By Charles Eames

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

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

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Maple

Adrian Pearsall Platform Sofa in Walnut and Pastel Pink Upholstery

$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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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Walnut

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

$1,250

H 20 in W 8.25 in D 1.75 in

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

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Kansas City, MO

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

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

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Aluminum

Moia Fireside Chair by RALPH M

$6,713 / item

H 33.86 in W 41.15 in D 41.74 in

Moia Fireside Chair by RALPH M

Located in Geneve, CH

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

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2010s French Post-Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Midcentury Wall Clock Weimar, Germany 1980s

$361

H 1.97 in Dm 11.82 in

Midcentury Wall Clock Weimar, Germany 1980s

By Weimar Electronic

Located in Praha, CZ

Made in Germany on one battery functional sun pattern, beautiful accessory

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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal

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

$1,350

H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 2.56 in

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

By Morphos

Located in MIlano, IT

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

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Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal

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Starburst Wall Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the starburst wall clock you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A starburst wall clock — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a starburst wall clock — 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 wall clock, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one starburst wall clock that is appealing in its simplicity, but Welby Clock Co., Atlantic Furniture Co. and Forestville produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Starburst Wall Clock?

The average selling price for a starburst wall clock at 1stDibs is $675, while they’re typically $140 on the low end and $2,650 for the highest priced.

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 Wall Clock

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.
What is a regulator wall clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A regulator wall clock is a wall-mounted clock invented in the late 18th century. These types of clocks are weight-driven, regulated by a swinging pendulum.
Which brand of wall clock is best?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
There is no single best brand of wall clock. When choosing a wall clock, consider the size, style and whether it requires electricity or a battery. On 1stDibs, find a variety of wall clocks from creators like Pragotron, Gents of Leicester and others.