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Jaeger LeCoultre - Atmos Clock Royale in Red Flamed Case, Switzerland 1977
Jaeger LeCoultre - Atmos Clock Royale in Red Flamed Case, Switzerland 1977

Jaeger LeCoultre - Atmos Clock Royale in Red Flamed Case, Switzerland 1977

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Greven, DE

Below the dial ring are the locking lever, the torsion pendulum, the spirit level and the knurled screws for levelling the clock.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

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A Claude Grivolas 400 Day Torsion Suspension Timepiece
A Claude Grivolas 400 Day Torsion Suspension Timepiece

A Claude Grivolas 400 Day Torsion Suspension Timepiece

Located in Amersham, GB

A rare example of a french torsion suspension or 400 day clock made by Claude Grivolas & Cie, the movement was invented and patented by Claude Grivolas.

Category

Vintage 1910s French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Steel, Ormolu

Antique German Schatz & Sohne Black Forest 8 Day Stag Hunt Cuckoo Clock 17"
Antique German Schatz & Sohne Black Forest 8 Day Stag Hunt Cuckoo Clock 17"

Antique German Schatz & Sohne Black Forest 8 Day Stag Hunt Cuckoo Clock 17"

By Schatz

Located in Dayton, OH

However, the most desirable antique torsion clocks are generally the 400-day models made before 1914 by either Jahresuhrenfabrik or Gustav Becker.

Category

Early 20th Century Black Forest Wall Clocks

Materials

Hardwood

Postmodern Memphis Milano Style Torsion Pendulum Table Clock by Kundo Germany
Postmodern Memphis Milano Style Torsion Pendulum Table Clock by Kundo Germany

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By Ettore Sottsass, Memphis Group, Michael Graves (b.1934), George Sowden, Memphis Milano

Located in Vienna, AT

A wonderful post modern Memphis style desk or table pillar clock with a rotating triangular pendulum. Executed by Kundo Germany in the 1980s. Made of natural and black lacquered wo...

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

Materials

Plastic, Wood

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Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Perpetual Motion Gold-Plated Mantle Clock

Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Perpetual Motion Gold-Plated Mantle Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in Worcester, Worcestershire

Atmos is mechanical torsion pendulum clock which does not need to be wound manually.

Category

20th Century Mantel Clocks

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Mid-20th Century, Jaeger-LeCoultre "Atmos" Classique Table Clock

By Jaeger-LeCoultre

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The torsion pendulum executes only two torsional oscillations per minute, which is 1/30 the rate of the pendulum in a grandfather clock.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate

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Torsion Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the torsion clock you’re looking for. Frequently made of brass, metal and glass, every torsion clock was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer torsion clock, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right torsion clock, those designed in mid-century modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made torsion clock over the years, but those crafted by Jaeger-LeCoultre are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Torsion Clock?

A torsion clock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,782, while the lowest priced sells for $490 and the highest can go for as much as $9,833.

Finding the Right Clocks for You

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.