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Classic Art Deco Neon Clock..
Classic Art Deco Neon Clock..

Classic Art Deco Neon Clock..

By Neon Clock Sales Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Art Deco Neon Clock.. All original,, Tested ,, keeps perfect time.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Seldom Seen Art Deco Neon Hexagon Clock, 'The Electric Clock Co. Cleveland
Seldom Seen Art Deco Neon Hexagon Clock, 'The Electric Clock Co. Cleveland

Seldom Seen Art Deco Neon Hexagon Clock, 'The Electric Clock Co. Cleveland

By Cleveland Clock Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

By far. one of the best examples I have ever owned!!! Unmolested, totally original, 1930s Art Deco

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Steel

Art Deco Oak & Chrome Mantel clock
Art Deco Oak & Chrome Mantel clock

Art Deco Oak & Chrome Mantel clock

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Dereham, GB

Art Deco Oak & chrome Mantel clock, circa 1930s Cream & Silver face, Chrome frame oak case with

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Diminutive Art Deco "blue" Neon Spinner Clock.
Diminutive Art Deco "blue" Neon Spinner Clock.

Diminutive Art Deco "blue" Neon Spinner Clock.

By Neon Clock Sales Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

Diminutive Art Deco "blue" Neon Spinner Clock. . You don't see this size very often.. Wonderful

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Hammond Art Deco GRENADIER Synchronous Electric Table Chrome Clock 1930s
Hammond Art Deco GRENADIER Synchronous Electric Table Chrome Clock 1930s

Hammond Art Deco GRENADIER Synchronous Electric Table Chrome Clock 1930s

By Hammond Clock Company 1

Located in Miami, FL

Art Deco period clock designed and manufactured by Hammond Clock Co. of Chicago. This is the

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Propeller Desk Clock
Art Deco Propeller Desk Clock

Art Deco Propeller Desk Clock

By Waltham Electric

Located in Queens, NY

American Art Deco light wood propeller shaped desk clock (Waltham Electric) (Not working)

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Metal

Chrome Art Deco "Chrono Lite-12" Commercial Neon Wall Clock by Seth Thomas, Cir
Chrome Art Deco "Chrono Lite-12" Commercial Neon Wall Clock by Seth Thomas, Cir

Chrome Art Deco "Chrono Lite-12" Commercial Neon Wall Clock by Seth Thomas, Cir

By Seth Thomas Clock Company

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Seth Thomas Art Deco 16” Diameter "Chrono Lite-16" wall clock featuring a black dial with Original

Category

Vintage 1940s American Wall Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Antique Bayard  Mantel Clock Art Deco
Antique Bayard  Mantel Clock Art Deco

Antique Bayard Mantel Clock Art Deco

By Bayard

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

Bayard Art Deco Mantel Clock – France, circa 1930 Elegant mantel clock by the renowned French

Category

Vintage 1940s British Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Ceramic Clock with Sailboat Motif
Art Deco Ceramic Clock with Sailboat Motif

Art Deco Ceramic Clock with Sailboat Motif

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Clearly sculpted and glazed by hand, this marvelous clock features a series of sailboats amidst

Category

Early 20th Century American Clocks

Materials

Brass

Large Electric Neon Clock Co. Two -Color Hexagon Rare Nouveau Gold 1930's -40s
Large Electric Neon Clock Co. Two -Color Hexagon Rare Nouveau Gold 1930's -40s

Large Electric Neon Clock Co. Two -Color Hexagon Rare Nouveau Gold 1930's -40s

By Electric Neon Clock Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

Large Electric Neon Clock Co. Two -Color Hexagon , Rare Nouveau Gold Outer tube.Clock appears to be

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Steel

Large Art Deco Walnut Veneered Clock
Large Art Deco Walnut Veneered Clock

Large Art Deco Walnut Veneered Clock

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A very stylish Art Deco clock in beautifully figured walnut veneer, original chrome plated bezel

Category

20th Century British Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Deco Stone and Bronze Chameleon Clock
Vintage Deco Stone and Bronze Chameleon Clock

Vintage Deco Stone and Bronze Chameleon Clock

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Elevate your interior with this enchanting Vintage Art Deco Mantel Clock, a true masterpiece of

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Giant Art Deco Bank Clock, 1940s New York
Giant Art Deco Bank Clock, 1940s New York

Giant Art Deco Bank Clock, 1940s New York

Located in Los Angeles, CA

You will always know what time it is with this gigantic clock standing over 5.5 feet in height

Category

Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Westminster Chime Mantle Clock, English, c1930
Art Deco Westminster Chime Mantle Clock, English, c1930

Art Deco Westminster Chime Mantle Clock, English, c1930

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this very stylish 1930's Art Deco Westminster chime clock made in England

Category

Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Pink Champagne Glass Mantel Clock Gilbert Rohde
Art Deco Pink Champagne Glass Mantel Clock Gilbert Rohde

Art Deco Pink Champagne Glass Mantel Clock Gilbert Rohde

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Art Deco mantel clock in the style of Gilbert Rohde. Clock works excellent and is in excellent

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Steel

1930's /40's Art Deco Red Neon Advertizing Clock
1930's /40's Art Deco Red Neon Advertizing Clock

1930's /40's Art Deco Red Neon Advertizing Clock

By Neon Products

Located in Buffalo, NY

.Classic 1930's /40's Art Deco Red Neon Advertizing Clock. Great style and design.. All original

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Paul Frankl Telechron American Moderne Deco Clock, 1928
Paul Frankl Telechron American Moderne Deco Clock, 1928

Paul Frankl Telechron American Moderne Deco Clock, 1928

By Paul Frankl

Located in Sharon, CT

The iconic American Deco Frankl 'Skyscraper' mantel clock. Polished silver over brass with black

Category

Vintage 1920s American Machine Age Mantel Clocks

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock
Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock

Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock

By Paul Frankl

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful Period Art Deco Bakelite Telechron Clock in the manner of Paul Frankl As Found Condition

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Walnut Grandfather Clock 1930s
Art Deco Walnut Grandfather Clock 1930s

Art Deco Walnut Grandfather Clock 1930s

Located in Dereham, GB

Art Deco Walnut Grandfather Clock 1930s 3 Train Movement, Westminster Chimes, Part Chimes & Gong

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Walnut

American Art Deco Onyx Table Clock
American Art Deco Onyx Table Clock

American Art Deco Onyx Table Clock

Located in Queens, NY

American Art Deco white onyx table clock with disc shaped form resting on a rectangular base and

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Stone

Large 26" x  26" Art Deco 2-color Hexagon Neon Clock by  NEON DISPLAYS INC.
Large 26" x  26" Art Deco 2-color Hexagon Neon Clock by  NEON DISPLAYS INC.

Large 26" x 26" Art Deco 2-color Hexagon Neon Clock by NEON DISPLAYS INC.

By Neon Products

Located in Buffalo, NY

Large 26" x 26" Art Deco 2-color Hexagon Neon Clock by NEON DISPLAYS INC. ,, Super clean example

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Caged Prison Clock, 1960s USA
Caged Prison Clock, 1960s USA

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Marcus & Co. Art Deco Cloisonné Enamel Desk Clock
Marcus & Co. Art Deco Cloisonné Enamel Desk Clock

Marcus & Co. Art Deco Cloisonné Enamel Desk Clock

By Marcus & Co.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Art Deco Cloisonné Enamel Desk Clock Case: Attributed to Marcus & Co. Movement: Mathey-Tissot

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Coral, Lapis Lazuli, Multi-gemstone, Platinum, Enamel

1930s Shreve and Company Art Deco Desk Clock
1930s Shreve and Company Art Deco Desk Clock

1930s Shreve and Company Art Deco Desk Clock

By Shreve & Co.

Located in Long Beach, CA

impressive Art Deco clock has been beautifully restored and all of the steel has been re-blued. The original

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

1940s Art Deco Telechron Electric Clock GE
1940s Art Deco Telechron Electric Clock GE

1940s Art Deco Telechron Electric Clock GE

By General Electric

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Electric Clock Telechron General Electric 7H209 Maker label 4.25 h x 4 w x 2.25 d

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Lawson Art Deco Copper Clock in Working Order
Lawson Art Deco Copper Clock in Working Order

Lawson Art Deco Copper Clock in Working Order

By Lawson Time Inc.

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice art deco Lawson clock in copper n working order. Nice early digital display with rolling

Category

Vintage 1930s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Hexagonal NEON Advertising Clock "FAMOUS READING ANTHRACITE" red neon
Art Deco Hexagonal NEON Advertising Clock "FAMOUS READING ANTHRACITE" red neon

Art Deco Hexagonal NEON Advertising Clock "FAMOUS READING ANTHRACITE" red neon

By Neon Products

Located in Buffalo, NY

Art Deco Hexagonal NEON Advertising Clock "FAMOUS READING ANTHRACITE" Mining co. Made by Neon

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Steel

Stunning Stainless Steel and Blue Glass Art Deco / Machine Age Clock
Stunning Stainless Steel and Blue Glass Art Deco / Machine Age Clock

Stunning Stainless Steel and Blue Glass Art Deco / Machine Age Clock

By Gilbert Rohde, Charles Webb

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning stainless steel and blue glass Art Deco / Machine Age clock manufactured by The Webb

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Art Deco / Edwardian
Art Deco / Edwardian

Art Deco / Edwardian

By Art Decor

Located in Glasgow, GB

This is a very interesting example of an early 1930's Edwardian / Art Deco Mantel clock in full

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Teak

SILVERCRAFT 1920 Art Deco Cloisonne Enamel Desk Clock In Gilt Brass & Bakelite
SILVERCRAFT 1920 Art Deco Cloisonne Enamel Desk Clock In Gilt Brass & Bakelite

SILVERCRAFT 1920 Art Deco Cloisonne Enamel Desk Clock In Gilt Brass & Bakelite

By Farber Bros., Silvercraft

Located in Miami, FL

An art-deco desk clock designed by Silvercraft. This is an elegant vintage Art Deco desk clock

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Enamel

Art Deco Model "Ben Franklin" S4 Electric Clock by Westclox
Art Deco Model "Ben Franklin" S4 Electric Clock by Westclox

Art Deco Model "Ben Franklin" S4 Electric Clock by Westclox

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Here we have an original "Ben Franklin" by Westclox, a trademark of the Western Clock Manufacturing

Category

Vintage 1930s American Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mantlepiece Clock by Sterling Bronze Co.
Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mantlepiece Clock by Sterling Bronze Co.

Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mantlepiece Clock by Sterling Bronze Co.

By Sterling Bronze Co.

Located in New York, NY

United States, Circa 1900. This clock is a fine example of Neoclassical design, featuring a gilt bronze

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Neoclassical Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Alabaster Compendium Set
Art Deco Alabaster Compendium Set

Art Deco Alabaster Compendium Set

Located in Norwich, GB

Art Deco alabaster compendium set. Art Deco alabaster compendium standing on a raised

Category

20th Century British Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Alabaster

Tiffany Bronze Desk Clock Bookmark Collection
Tiffany Bronze Desk Clock Bookmark Collection

Tiffany Bronze Desk Clock Bookmark Collection

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Toledo, OH

Tiffany Studios steeple top bronze desk clock in the Bookmark pattern, which features turn of the

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Style Chrome or Silveroid Desk Timepiece
Art Deco Style Chrome or Silveroid Desk Timepiece

Art Deco Style Chrome or Silveroid Desk Timepiece

Located in Dallas, TX

Presenting a lovely Art Deco style chrome or silveroid desk timepiece. Probably made circa 1980

Category

20th Century American Art Deco More Clocks

Materials

Silver Plate, Chrome

OSHKOSH BGOSH work clothes  NEON clock / sign
OSHKOSH BGOSH work clothes  NEON clock / sign

OSHKOSH BGOSH work clothes NEON clock / sign

By Neon Products, Oshkosh Trunks & Luggage Inc.

Located in Buffalo, NY

OSHKOSH BGOSH work clothes NEON clock / sign .. Amazing original condition,, Unmolested.. Tested

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Onyx and Enamel Desk Clock by J.E. Caldwell
Onyx and Enamel Desk Clock by J.E. Caldwell

Onyx and Enamel Desk Clock by J.E. Caldwell

Located in New Orleans, LA

The Art Deco style is beautifully executed in this enchanting desk clock by J.E. Caldwell. The

Category

20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Enamel

"Caldwell Clock w/ Siena Marble and Caryatids", Lorillard Estate, Tuxedo Park
"Caldwell Clock w/ Siena Marble and Caryatids", Lorillard Estate, Tuxedo Park

"Caldwell Clock w/ Siena Marble and Caryatids", Lorillard Estate, Tuxedo Park

By J.E. Caldwell & Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

the early 20th century, this large and heavy Siena marble clock by J. E. Caldwell is supported by a

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch By Elgin, Fully Serviced, c1934
Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch By Elgin, Fully Serviced, c1934

Art Deco Ladies Wrist Watch By Elgin, Fully Serviced, c1934

By Elgin Clocks

Located in Devon, England

Wonderfully styled Art Deco ladies watch originating from the 1934 and made by the American

Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver Plate, Chrome

Art Deco Streamline Moderne Postal Telegraph Wall Clock by Hammond Co.
Art Deco Streamline Moderne Postal Telegraph Wall Clock by Hammond Co.

Art Deco Streamline Moderne Postal Telegraph Wall Clock by Hammond Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

One of a kind Art Deco Postal Telegraph clock. Green paint with oh so perfect patina, with

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

Grandfather Clock Radio by Silvertone, Circa 1931
Grandfather Clock Radio by Silvertone, Circa 1931

Grandfather Clock Radio by Silvertone, Circa 1931

By Silvertone

Located in Fulton, CA

Scarce, Silvertone clock radio. Made by the Colonial Radio Company in 1931 and retailed under the

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Silver, Gold Enamel and Pearl Double Singing Bird Clock
Silver, Gold Enamel and Pearl Double Singing Bird Clock

Silver, Gold Enamel and Pearl Double Singing Bird Clock

Located in London, GB

This wonderful modern masterpiece has been created using original antique and vintage elements. The beautiful silver and guilloche enamel case dates to the early 20th century, the bo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Decorative Boxes

Materials

Gold, Silver, Enamel

Great Art Deco Bronze Chelsea Ship Clock for U.S Coast Guard
Great Art Deco Bronze Chelsea Ship Clock for U.S Coast Guard

Great Art Deco Bronze Chelsea Ship Clock for U.S Coast Guard

By Chelsea Clock

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Substantial bronze black faced Chelsea ship clock in good working condition. Would be an

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Clocks

Rare Streamline Art Deco Clock by Lawson Time Inc.
Rare Streamline Art Deco Clock by Lawson Time Inc.

Rare Streamline Art Deco Clock by Lawson Time Inc.

By Kem Weber, Lawson Clocks Gallery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This extremely rare clock has all of the 1930's design elements in one fantastic package. The

Category

20th Century American Streamlined Moderne Clocks

Materials

Chrome, Copper

Machine Age Art Deco Henry Dreyfuss for Seth Thomas Iconic Dickson Table Clock
Machine Age Art Deco Henry Dreyfuss for Seth Thomas Iconic Dickson Table Clock

Machine Age Art Deco Henry Dreyfuss for Seth Thomas Iconic Dickson Table Clock

By Henry Dreyfuss, Seth Thomas Clock Company

Located in Dallas, TX

Machine Age Art Deco Henry Dreyfuss for Seth Thomas iconic Dickson table clock Dreyfus Difficult

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Neon Clock
Art Deco Neon Clock

Art Deco Neon Clock

Unavailable|$4,900

Art Deco Neon Clock

Located in Chicago, IL

Art Deco Neon clock with green neon. Original paint.

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Tiffany Art Deco Jade and Sterling Clock
Tiffany Art Deco Jade and Sterling Clock

Tiffany Art Deco Jade and Sterling Clock

Located in Houston, TX

Tiffany clock with dark green jade in an enameled sterling frame and base. The face is marked 8

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Jade

Art Deco Enamel Clock by J.E. Caldwell
Art Deco Enamel Clock by J.E. Caldwell

Art Deco Enamel Clock by J.E. Caldwell

Located in New York, NY

Art Deco Enamel Clock by J.E. Caldwell

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Clocks

Art deco rose pink glass clock
Art deco rose pink glass clock

Art deco rose pink glass clock

Located in Glencarse, GB

with chrome hands, this clock glazed on three sides and front with a superb westminster chime works

Category

Early 20th Century British Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Glass

Gilbert Rohde American Art Deco Demilune Burlwood Clock
Gilbert Rohde American Art Deco Demilune Burlwood Clock

Gilbert Rohde American Art Deco Demilune Burlwood Clock

By Gilbert Rohde

Located in Coral Gables, FL

Gilbert Rohde designed this rare demilune clock for the Herman Miller Clock Company in Zeeland

Category

20th Century American Clocks

Materials

Burl

Art Deco Ceramic Skysraper Clock
Art Deco Ceramic Skysraper Clock

Art Deco Ceramic Skysraper Clock

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a great looking clock in the form of a skyscraper.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ceramic

English Art Deco Asymmetrical Chrome and Brass, Mechanical Tilt Shelf Clock
English Art Deco Asymmetrical Chrome and Brass, Mechanical Tilt Shelf Clock

English Art Deco Asymmetrical Chrome and Brass, Mechanical Tilt Shelf Clock

By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.

Located in Port Hope, ON

This high-end English Art Deco asymmetrical chrome and brass 8-day mechanical shelf clock has a 15

Category

Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Rare Art Deco Rosewood Clock by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller
Rare Art Deco Rosewood Clock by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller

Rare Art Deco Rosewood Clock by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller

By Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This amazing clock is completely original and in fantastic condition. It is one of the few Rohde

Category

20th Century American Clocks

Materials

Chrome

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Find many varieties of an authentic united clocks deco available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and chrome, every united clocks deco was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the united clocks deco you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right united clocks deco, those designed in Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made united clocks deco over the years, but those crafted by Gilbert Rohde, Herman Miller and Seth Thomas Clock Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a United Clocks Deco?

A united clocks deco can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,492, while the lowest priced sells for $249 and the highest can go for as much as $34,500.

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.