A Fine French Mantel Clock by Jules Petit, Paris
Located in NYC, NY
A French ormolu striking mantel clock Jules Petit, Paris. Circa 1880 The waisted case with urn finial and lion mask and tassel side handles, with trellis panels to front and sides ...
Ormolu
Antique Ebonised Gilt Bronze Mantel Chiming Clock c.1870
Located in London, GB
The brass four pillar with triple barrel movement chiming musically on eight bells and striking on a gong. The clock comes complete with original pendulum, bell and key.
Bronze
19th Century Functional Column Clock: Antique Mantel Clock with Portico, 1G05
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This 19th-century antique mantel clock is a striking addition to any interior space.
Marble
19th Century Functional Column Clock, Antique Mantel Clock with Portico, 1G03
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Standing at a height of 61 cm, this antique mantel clock features a portico supported by two white alabaster columns, creating a striking visual presence.
Marble
1980s "Time Comparison" World Clock Unique 24Hour International Time Wall Clock
Located in Manzano, IT
1980s "Time Comparison" World Clock – Unique 24-Hour International Time Wall Clock Enhance your space with this striking "Time Comparison" wall clock from the 1980s, designed to sho...
Aluminum
19th C Boule Style Bronze Ormolu & Tortoise Shell Mantel Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Good Working key wind Table Clock with striking Hammer & Pandulum. The inside Mecanism is Stamped "A D MOUGIN" 2 Medailles.
Enamel
Sold|$225
1980's Graphic Wall Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking postmodern, Memphis-inspired wall clock by Small World Greetings.
Plastic
Sold|$195
1980's Geometric Wall Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking postmodern, Memphis-inspired wall clock by Small World Greetings.
Plastic
Sold|$4,800
Caged Prison Clock, 1960s USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This striking prison clock brings gritty industrial charm and a dash of dark humor to any space.
Aluminum
Sold|$5,390
Miniature French Inlaid Religieuse Clock
By Dent
Located in Amersham, GB
In the manner of a 17th century baroque clock with brass chapter ring striking on a gong.
Silver, Brass
1980s Postmodern Geometric Wall Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking postmodern, Memphis-inspired wall clock by Small World Greetings.
Plastic
Late 18th Century Louis XVI white Marble and Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock
Located in Berlin, DE
Exceptional late 18th century ormolu mounted mantel clock, marble with extensive Egyptianate ormolu mounts with scrolls and festoons, eagle finial flanked by two black patinated bron...
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Sold|$124,500
Double-Sided French Ormolu Portico Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This quarter-striking, double sided French clock is among the most complex portico clocks ever created.
Ormolu
Ormolu and Jasperware Porcelain Boudoir Clock
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
We have a video available of the clock running and striking. Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolo...
Ormolu
Antique Empire Period Neoclassical Style Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
The case is supported by a rectangular patinated bronze base, mounted with an ormolu relief scene of classical figures. Most strikingly, the clock features a finely wrought ormolu fi...
Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze
Beautiful French Bronze Antique Mantle Desk Clock
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This French bronze antique mantle desk clock is a striking example of 19th-century craftsmanship and timeless design.
Bronze
Sold|$3,975
A Twin Fusee Bracket Clock By Dent
By Dent
Located in Amersham, GB
A striking two train bracket clock of exceptional quality by one of the great nineteenth century makers.
Brass, Steel
Sold|$2,223
Japy Freres Rococo Gilt Bronze Boudoir Clock
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
We have a video available of the clock running and striking on request. Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any we...
Bronze
Meridian Clock for Raymor Designed by George Nelson
By George Nelson, Bitossi, Howard Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Striking Bitossi ceramic wall clock by Howard Miller and designed by George Nelson.
Large Original Enamel Antique French Tower Clock Face
Located in Stockbridge, GB
This clock is a striking stand out piece for any room indoors or outdoors.
Steel, Enamel
1980s Postmodern White Rexite Zero 980 Wall Clock
By Rexite, Barbieri e Marianelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Raul Barbieri and Giorgio Marianelli for Rexite in 1981, this Zero 980 wall clock has a striking white on white colorway. White plastic case, white hands, and raised whit...
Plastic
Sold|$78,500
Jade and Silver Singing Bird Box Mantel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
With the press of a button, the bird sings, and the figure gently nods, as though humming along, all in front of a silver birdbath adorned with charming putti. The clock features a s...
Jade, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, A.D. Mougin
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
We have a video of the clock running and striking, please ask and we will send you a link.
Bronze
Antique French Sevres Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock
By Vincenti et Cie, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
We have a video of the clock running and striking, please ask and we will send you a link.
Bronze
Antique French Gilt Bronze Rococo Clock Set, Dolphins
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. A video of the clock running and striking is available. Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is ...
Bronze
19th Century French Ormolu Sevres Porcelain Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful antique French ormolu and Sèvres Porcelain porcelain mantel clock, striking the hours and half hours and circa 1860 in date.
Ormolu
Early 19th Century Viennese Empire Carved Wood Mantel Clock
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The octagonal shaped case surmounted by a classical vase on dolphin supports, white enamel dial, eight-day going clock movement striking the half- and full hours.
Gesso, Wood
Aesthetic Movement Ebonised and Gilt Painted Panel Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
An aesthetic movement Ebonised and gilt painted panel mantel clock, the gong-striking movement with outside countwheel no. 1543, the dial and panels painted with Japanese birds, fans...
Aesthetic Movement Ebonized Mantel Clock by L Foreman Day
By Lewis Foreman Day
Located in London, GB
Lewis Foreman Day, an Aesthetic Movement ebonized mantel clock, the gong-striking eight-day movement with an Arabic numeral 6 inch dial with blue and gilt flower and sunburst painted...
Mantle Mantel Table Chiming Clock Caryatides Empire Austria, Vienna
By Viennese Manufactory
Located in Vienna, AT
Viennese mantle / mantel / table chiming clock Empire style Date of manufacture: circa 1810-1820 Material: The clock's chest is made of stained dark mahogany wood / refurbishe...
Brass, Enamel
Vintage Walnut and Inlaid Brass Wall Clock by Stilecraft
By StileCraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking Mid-Century Modern wall clock in walnut with brass accents.
Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Japy Frères Sunburst Wall Clock
Located in England, GB
The sculptural sunburst form creates a dramatic play of light and shadow, making this clock a striking decorative centrepiece. Stamped on the back with a Japy Frères's mark together ...
Giltwood
Victorian Double Fusee Skeleton Clock by John Greenhalgh, Manchester
By Greenhalgh
Located in Norwich, GB
A fine Victorian striking skeleton clock. Scroll brass frame with heavy plates and six turned, tapered pillars uniting the movement, standing on raised brass feet and resting on a...
Brass
Antique French Gilt Bronze Boudoir Clock by Louis Japy
By Louis Japy
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
We have a video available of the clock running and striking. Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or disco...
Bronze
Sold|$2,493 / set
French White Marble Clock with Garnitures by H & F Paris
Located in Cheshire, GB
The clock having a 3.5-inch dial with white-enameled chapter ring and floral painted dial, the two-train Mougin eight day movement striking on a bell, the clock housed in white marbl...
Marble
1980s Postmodern White and Black Rexite Zero 980 Wall Clock
By Barbieri e Marianelli, Rexite
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Raul Barbieri and Giorgio Marianelli for Rexite in 1981, this Zero 980 wall clock has a striking white and black color combination.
Plastic
1980s Postmodern Black and Blue Rexite Zero 980 Wall Clock
By Rexite, Raul Barbieri and Giorgio Marianelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Raul Barbieri and Giorgio Marianelli for Rexite in 1981, this Zero 980 wall clock has a striking black and blue combination.
Plastic
James McCabe Tortoiseshell and Ormolu Mounted Mantle Clock No. 1666
By James McCabe
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A superb quality James McCabe eight day striking ormolu mounted mantle clock. The silvered dial signed and numbered with the original hands.
Ormolu
1980s Postmodern Red and Black Rexite Zero 980 Wall Clock
By Rexite, Raul Barbieri and Giorgio Marianelli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Raul Barbieri and Giorgio Marianelli for Rexite in 1981, this Zero 980 wall clock has a strikingly contrasting red and black color combination.
Plastic
Sold|$47,170 / set
Lapis Lazuli, Gilt Bronze, and Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Set
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
The central mantel clock is strikingly designed: atop the rectangular, gilt bronze mounted body sits a large sculpted gilt bronze group.
Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century Japanese Shitan Wood Time and Strike Stick Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional, working Edo-period striking wall clock, or Shaku-Dokei, exemplifies the best of 19th century Japanese design.
Wood
French Empire Mantel Clock, Ormulu, Symbolism of Farming, circa 1830
Located in Greven, DE
The movement is an eight-day pendulum movement with thread suspension and lock wheel striking. The clock strikes a bell on the half and full hour.
Bronze
Large Antique French Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Louis Japy
By Louis Japy
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
We have a video of the clock running and striking available on request.
Bronze
Sold|$6,671 / set
Japy Freres Large Antique French Rococo Gilt Bronze Clock Set
By Japy Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
We have a video of the clock running and striking, please ask and we will send you a link.
Bronze
Early Ormolu and Porcelain Antique French Clock by Raingo Freres
By Raingo Frères
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
We have a video of the clock running and striking, please ask and we will send you a link.
Ormolu
Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Clock by Achille Brocot
By Achille Brocot, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
We have a video of the clock running and striking, please ask and we will send you a link.
Ormolu
Mid-Century Modern Style Sunburst Atomic Wall Clock By Kenneth Wingard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking wall clock designed by Kenneth Wingard to evoke the nostalgia of 1950s-style Sunburst clocks we all remember.
Metal
19th Century Jacob Petit Porcelain Mantel Clock French Paris Porcelain Pendulum
By Jacob Petit
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Porcelain mantel clock Jacob Petit Material: Porcelain, ceramic Design: Jacob Petit Producer: Jacob Petit Porcelain Style: Antique, Rokoko, Baroque and French Origin: France, Pa...
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Retour d'Egypte Mantel Clock, Pendule d'Audience
Located in Greven, DE
The movement is a French 8-day movement with anchor escapement and thread suspension of the pendulum. There is no striking mechanism. This is why we only see one winding hole on the ...
Bronze, Enamel
French Empire Mantel Clock, Pendule, Firegilt Bronze, Claude Galle, circa 1820
Located in Greven, DE
The movement is a typical French pendulum movement with an 8-day power reserve, thread suspension and a lock plate striking mechanism. The clock strikes a bell on the half and full ...
Bronze
Sold|$88,500
Japanese Pedestal Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
The clock features a weight-driven brass two-train movement that is equipped with a verge escapement and a short pendulum, which regulate the clock's timekeeping.
Brass, Steel
Vintage Wall Clock by Krups - Iconic 70s Space Age Design in Green
By Krups
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Experience the iconic design of the 1970s with this space age wall clock by Krups, made in West Germany. Featuring a round green dial framed in beige with distinctive graphics, this ...
Metal
Vintage 1950s George Nelson for Howard Miller Oval Basket Weave Wall Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Sleek black hour markers and minimalist white and red hands contrast beautifully against the woven background, creating a striking visual rhythm. The Clock embodies Nelson's signatur...
Rattan
Vintage Wall Clock by Krups - Iconic 70s Space Age Design in Green
By Krups
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Featuring a round green dial framed in beige with distinctive graphics, this vintage wall clock is a striking example of space age aesthetics and superior craftsmanship.
Metal
1970s Krups Space Age Wall Clock Blue Dial Beige Case German Design
By Krups
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Featuring a round green dial framed in beige with distinctive graphics, this vintage wall clock is a striking example of space age aesthetics and superior craftsmanship.
Metal
Antique Turret Clock by J. W. Benson of Ludgate Hill, London, 1901
By J W Benson Ltd.
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A superb striking turret clock movement by the world renown maker J.
Brass, Iron
19th Century French Ormolu Mounted Sevres Style Porcelain Mantle Clock c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Atop the clock rests a striking 'bleu celeste' painted porcelain urn, complemented by a fruit cone finial.
Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.
Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.
A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson.
Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.
On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.