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Vintage Brown Wooden Wall Clock from Seth Thomas, 1980s
Vintage Brown Wooden Wall Clock from Seth Thomas, 1980s

Vintage Brown Wooden Wall Clock from Seth Thomas, 1980s

By Seth Thomas Clock Company

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Wall clock produced by Seth Thomas Clock Company in USA during the 1980s. It features a brown

Category

1980s American Industrial Used Wall Clock

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Mahogany Drop Dial Wall Clock
Antique Mahogany Drop Dial Wall Clock

Antique Mahogany Drop Dial Wall Clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Mahogany Drop Dial Wall Clock, having a quality mahogany circular glazed door opening to

Category

Early 19th Century Early Victorian Used Wall Clock

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian quality French wall clock
Antique Victorian quality French wall clock

Antique Victorian quality French wall clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Victorian quality French wall clock in an attractive walnut and agonised shaped case having

Category

Early 19th Century Victorian Used Wall Clock

Materials

Porcelain, Glass, Walnut

Antique German Black Forest Wall Clock, Circa 1880.
Antique German Black Forest Wall Clock, Circa 1880.

Antique German Black Forest Wall Clock, Circa 1880.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique German Black Forest Wall Clock with Carved Bird and Florals, Circa 1880.

Category

Late 19th Century German Used Wall Clock

Materials

Wood

Late Victorian Double Weight "Vienna" Wall Clock
Late Victorian Double Weight "Vienna" Wall Clock

Late Victorian Double Weight "Vienna" Wall Clock

Located in Altrincham, GB

Late Victorian Double Weight "Vienna" Wall Clock of Architectural Form Having Carved Eagle Pediment

Category

1890s English Late Victorian Used Wall Clock

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Wall Clock by Klenoty, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Mid-Century Wall Clock by Klenoty, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Mid-Century Wall Clock by Klenoty, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

Located in Praha, CZ

Wall clock made by Klenoty in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. Made of glass and brass. Fully functional.

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Wall Clock

Materials

Metal

Danish Midcentury Wall Clock by Arne Jacobsen Model Roman
Danish Midcentury Wall Clock by Arne Jacobsen Model Roman

Danish Midcentury Wall Clock by Arne Jacobsen Model Roman

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Clock by Arne Jacobsen model Roma with Quartz clockwork. Arne

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Wall Clock

Materials

Stainless Steel

Bakelite Industrial Factory Wall Clock by Pragotron
Bakelite Industrial Factory Wall Clock by Pragotron

Bakelite Industrial Factory Wall Clock by Pragotron

By Pragotron

Located in Vienna, AT

Industrial wall clock Pragotron. Frame made of bakelite. The clock face is covered with glass

Category

1950s Czech Industrial Used Wall Clock

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Small Cartel/small Wall Clock In Wedgwood
Small Cartel/small Wall Clock In Wedgwood

Small Cartel/small Wall Clock In Wedgwood

Located in Beaune, FR

A small, highly decorative wall clock or cartel clock. The dial is porcelain and surrounded by faux

Category

20th Century French Louis XVI Used Wall Clock

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Industrial Wall Clock by Pragotron, 1950s
Vintage Industrial Wall Clock by Pragotron, 1950s

Vintage Industrial Wall Clock by Pragotron, 1950s

By Pragotron

Located in Praha, CZ

Large vintage Industrial metal wall clock made in former Czechoslovakia by Pragotron in the 1950s

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Used Wall Clock

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Postmodern Wall Clock from Junghans, 1980s
Vintage Italian Postmodern Wall Clock from Junghans, 1980s

Vintage Italian Postmodern Wall Clock from Junghans, 1980s

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Hamburg, DE

Vintage Italian Postmodern Wall Clock from Junghans, 1980s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1980

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Used Wall Clock

Materials

Plastic

Mid-Century Modern Mixed Wood Wall Clock
Mid-Century Modern Mixed Wood Wall Clock

Mid-Century Modern Mixed Wood Wall Clock

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century American Modern wall clock composed of teak, English oak, walnut, and rosewood banding

Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Wall Clock

Materials

Oak, Rosewood, Teak, Walnut

1990s Plastic & Glass Wall Clock by Pragotron, Czechoslovakia
1990s Plastic & Glass Wall Clock by Pragotron, Czechoslovakia

1990s Plastic & Glass Wall Clock by Pragotron, Czechoslovakia

By Pragotron

Located in Praha, CZ

Vintage round wall clock, made of black plastic and glass by famous Pragotron in the Czech Republic

Category

Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Wall Clock

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Pair of English Victorian Walnut Wall Clock & Barometer
Pair of English Victorian Walnut Wall Clock & Barometer

Pair of English Victorian Walnut Wall Clock & Barometer

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of English Victorian walnut and burl walnut trimmed wall clock and barometer set with carved

Category

19th Century British Victorian Used Wall Clock

Materials

Burl

Large Bakelite Industrial Wall Clock by Pragotron, 1960s
Large Bakelite Industrial Wall Clock by Pragotron, 1960s

Large Bakelite Industrial Wall Clock by Pragotron, 1960s

By Pragotron

Located in Praha, CZ

 Large version of industrial wall clock by Pragotron made in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. Bakelite

Category

1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Used Wall Clock

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Pair of English Victorian Walnut Wall Clock & Barometer
Pair of English Victorian Walnut Wall Clock & Barometer

Pair of English Victorian Walnut Wall Clock & Barometer

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of English Victorian walnut and burl walnut trimmed wall clock and barometer set with carved

Category

19th Century British Victorian Used Wall Clock

Materials

Burl

Gustavian Wall Clock signed Jacob Kock
Gustavian Wall Clock signed Jacob Kock

Gustavian Wall Clock signed Jacob Kock

Located in Ljungby, SE

Large Gustavian wall clock with a movement signed by Jacob Kock (1737-1805). He was a court

Category

18th Century Gustavian Used Wall Clock

Materials

Brass, Enamel, Iron

French Louis XV Style Bronze Dore Wall Clock
French Louis XV Style Bronze Dore Wall Clock

French Louis XV Style Bronze Dore Wall Clock

Located in Queens, NY

French Louis XV-style (19th Century) large bronze dore wall clock with two figures on top and

Category

19th Century Louis XV Used Wall Clock

Materials

Bronze

Art deco oak wall clock Engström by Zenith
Art deco oak wall clock Engström by Zenith

Art deco oak wall clock Engström by Zenith

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Art deco oak wall clock engström by zenith circa 1930. Well known art deco Swiss made wall clock

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Used Wall Clock

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Birch & Brass Wall Clock for Howard Miller
George Nelson Birch & Brass Wall Clock for Howard Miller

George Nelson Birch & Brass Wall Clock for Howard Miller

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

George Nelson Birch & Brass wall clock for Howard Miller.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Used Wall Clock

Materials

Brass

Victorian Walnut and Ebony Vienna 'Regulator' Wall Clock
Victorian Walnut and Ebony Vienna 'Regulator' Wall Clock

Victorian Walnut and Ebony Vienna 'Regulator' Wall Clock

Located in Norwich, GB

Victorian Walnut and Ebony Vienna ‘Regulator’ Wall Clock Victorian Vienna ‘Regulator’ wall clock

Category

1890s Victorian Used Wall Clock

Materials

Walnut

19th Century High Quality Originals Comtoise / Wall Clock Brass
19th Century High Quality Originals Comtoise / Wall Clock Brass

19th Century High Quality Originals Comtoise / Wall Clock Brass

Located in Berlin, DE

High quality originals Comtoise / wall clock brass Heavy, high quality Comtoiser watch movement

Category

19th Century French Used Wall Clock

Materials

Brass

Quality antique Victorian walnut double weight wall clock
Quality antique Victorian walnut double weight wall clock

Quality antique Victorian walnut double weight wall clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality antique Victorian walnut double weight wall clock, having a quality antique Victorian

Category

19th Century Used Wall Clock

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Victorian Walnut Wall Clock & Barometer
Pair of English Victorian Walnut Wall Clock & Barometer

Pair of English Victorian Walnut Wall Clock & Barometer

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of English Victorian walnut and burl walnut trimmed wall clock and barometer set with carved

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Used Wall Clock

Materials

Walnut, Burl

61cm 6.9kg BRUTALIST Hollywood Regency SUNBURST metal Wall Clock, Germany 1970s
61cm 6.9kg BRUTALIST Hollywood Regency SUNBURST metal Wall Clock, Germany 1970s

61cm 6.9kg BRUTALIST Hollywood Regency SUNBURST metal Wall Clock, Germany 1970s

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: sunburst wall clock Origin: Germany Age: 1970s Description: This original

Category

Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Used Wall Clock

Materials

Metal, Brass

Black German Industrial Factory Wall Clock, 1950s
Black German Industrial Factory Wall Clock, 1950s

Black German Industrial Factory Wall Clock, 1950s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This wall clock was made in Germany during the 1950s. It features a black metal frame, a metal dial

Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Used Wall Clock

Materials

Iron

Antique Victorian Walnut Case Vienna Wall Clock
Antique Victorian Walnut Case Vienna Wall Clock

Antique Victorian Walnut Case Vienna Wall Clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Antique Victorian walnut case Vienna wall clock having a circular porcelain dial with original

Category

Early 19th Century Victorian Used Wall Clock

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Stunning quality antique Victorian walnut & ebonised wall clock
Stunning quality antique Victorian walnut & ebonised wall clock

Stunning quality antique Victorian walnut & ebonised wall clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Stunning quality antique Victorian walnut & ebonised wall clock, having a quality antique 19th

Category

19th Century Used Wall Clock

Materials

Glass, Ebony, Walnut

German Art Deco wood round wall clock by Kienzle International, 1920s
German Art Deco wood round wall clock by Kienzle International, 1920s

German Art Deco wood round wall clock by Kienzle International, 1920s

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in MIlano, IT

German Art Deco wood round wall clock by Kienzle International, 1920s Wall clock in wood. The round

Category

1920s German Art Deco Used Wall Clock

Materials

Glass, Wood

Austria-Hungarian Wall Clock From the Late 19th Century
Austria-Hungarian Wall Clock From the Late 19th Century

Austria-Hungarian Wall Clock From the Late 19th Century

Located in Opole, PL

Austria-Hungarian Wall Clock From the Late 19th Century We present you this wall clock from the

Category

Late 19th Century German Used Wall Clock

Materials

Wood

Red Tole Charles X Bullseye Wall Clock
Red Tole Charles X Bullseye Wall Clock

Red Tole Charles X Bullseye Wall Clock

Located in London, by appointment only

A very fine early 19th century Tole wall clock, the circular bullseye shape with a central white

Category

Early 19th Century French Charles X Used Wall Clock

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid Century Modern Style Wooden Wall Clock
Vintage Mid Century Modern Style Wooden Wall Clock

Vintage Mid Century Modern Style Wooden Wall Clock

Located in Seattle, WA

Sleek Wooden Wall Clock with Different Wood Textures. Stand Not Included. Operational Ability

Category

1970s Mid-Century Modern Used Wall Clock

Materials

Wood

Walnut and Copper Wall Clock C.1920
Walnut and Copper Wall Clock C.1920

Walnut and Copper Wall Clock C.1920

Located in Kingsbridge, GB

Walnut and Copper Wall Clock C.1920. The clock is in practically mint original condition, has been

Category

1920s English Used Wall Clock

Materials

Walnut

GMT-MASTER Store Display Wall Clock in Stainless Steel & Green Enamel
GMT-MASTER Store Display Wall Clock in Stainless Steel & Green Enamel

GMT-MASTER Store Display Wall Clock in Stainless Steel & Green Enamel

Located in Miami, FL

GMT-Master Store Display Wall Clock. This is a very decorative wall clock depicting the wristwatch

Category

2010s Swiss Modern Used Wall Clock

Materials

Enamel, Aluminum

Vintage Electric Wall Clock from NUFA, 1960s
Vintage Electric Wall Clock from NUFA, 1960s

Vintage Electric Wall Clock from NUFA, 1960s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This wall clock was produced by NUFA in Germany during the 1960s. It features a silver chrome

Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Used Wall Clock

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Beautiful large 1960s Fat Lava ceramic wall clock by Kienzle
Beautiful large 1960s Fat Lava ceramic wall clock by Kienzle

Beautiful large 1960s Fat Lava ceramic wall clock by Kienzle

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in München, DE

Beautiful large 1960s Fat Lava ceramic wall clock by Kienzle. Very high quality and in the bold

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Used Wall Clock

Materials

Ceramic

Wall Clock by Mjolby Intarsia from the Late 1930s
Wall Clock by Mjolby Intarsia from the Late 1930s

Wall Clock by Mjolby Intarsia from the Late 1930s

By Reimers Möbler Mjolby

Located in Vienna, AT

An original handcrafted inlaid Swedish wall clock attributed to Mjolby Intarsia. New battery

Category

1930s Swedish Art Deco Used Wall Clock

Materials

Softwood

Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s

Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s

By Pragotron

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Used Wall Clock

Materials

Iron

Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s

Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s

By Pragotron

Located in Kojetice, CZ

This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Used Wall Clock

Materials

Iron

Quality 19th Century drop dial walnut wall clock
Quality 19th Century drop dial walnut wall clock

Quality 19th Century drop dial walnut wall clock

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality 19th Century drop dial walnut wall clock, having a quality 19th century drop dial wall

Category

19th Century Used Wall Clock

Materials

Brass

Vintage Office Wall Clock from Elektročas, 1990s
Vintage Office Wall Clock from Elektročas, 1990s

Vintage Office Wall Clock from Elektročas, 1990s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial wall clock was produced by Elektročas in Czech republic during the 1990s. It features a

Category

1990s Czech Industrial Used Wall Clock

Materials

Plastic

19th century Swedish gilt and eglomise ornate wall clock
19th century Swedish gilt and eglomise ornate wall clock

19th century Swedish gilt and eglomise ornate wall clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Swedish gilt and églomisé ornate wall clock circa 1840. Fine quality Swedish wall

Category

Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Used Wall Clock

Materials

Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Pine and Brass Wall Clock
Danish Mid-Century Modern Pine and Brass Wall Clock

Danish Mid-Century Modern Pine and Brass Wall Clock

Located in Den Haag, NL

Danish Mid-Century Modern pine and brass wall clock. Original new old stock item.

Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Used Wall Clock

Materials

Pine

Large Round Dial Wall Clock
Large Round Dial Wall Clock

Large Round Dial Wall Clock

By Gents of Leicester

Located in Norwich, GB

Large round dial wall clock by GENT C.1960 Nineteen inch black metal cased wall dial clock with

Category

1960s English Other Used Wall Clock

Materials

Metal

Scandanavian Wall Clock Antique Carved Rococo Giltwood Clocks
Scandanavian Wall Clock Antique Carved Rococo Giltwood Clocks

Scandanavian Wall Clock Antique Carved Rococo Giltwood Clocks

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Gorgeous antique Scandanavia wall clock in giltwood In the rococo manner and we date this to circa

Category

1920s Rococo Used Wall Clock

Materials

Giltwood

18th century Georgian wall clock by Robert Salmon
18th century Georgian wall clock by Robert Salmon

18th century Georgian wall clock by Robert Salmon

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

18th century Georgian wall clock by Robert Salmon circa 1790. Rare Georgian wall clock by Robert

Category

Late 18th Century English Georgian Used Wall Clock

Materials

Metal, Brass

Giltwood Cartel Wall Clock Complete, Original Key, Enameled Face, Pendulum
Giltwood Cartel Wall Clock Complete, Original Key, Enameled Face, Pendulum

Giltwood Cartel Wall Clock Complete, Original Key, Enameled Face, Pendulum

Located in Miami, FL

Giltwood Cartel Wall Clock Complete Original Key, Enameled Face, Pendulum Offered for sale is, a

Category

Early 20th Century Rococo Revival Used Wall Clock

Materials

Metal, Brass

Grey Industrial Wall Clock from Ericsson, 1960s
Grey Industrial Wall Clock from Ericsson, 1960s

Grey Industrial Wall Clock from Ericsson, 1960s

By Ericsson

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Vintage Industrial wall clock made by Ericsson in Switzerland during the 1960s. It features a grey

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Industrial Used Wall Clock

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Vintage Office Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1980s
Vintage Office Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1980s

Vintage Office Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1980s

By Pragotron

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Industrial wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1980s. It

Category

1980s Czech Industrial Used Wall Clock

Materials

Aluminum

Grey Industrial Wall Clock from Burk, 1970s
Grey Industrial Wall Clock from Burk, 1970s

Grey Industrial Wall Clock from Burk, 1970s

Located in Kojetice, CZ

Burk wall clock was made in West Germany during the 1970s. It features a grey iron frame, a metal

Category

1970s German Industrial Used Wall Clock

Materials

Metal

Vintage Starke Mid-Century Wall Clock, 1970s
Vintage Starke Mid-Century Wall Clock, 1970s

Vintage Starke Mid-Century Wall Clock, 1970s

Located in Roma, IT

Mid-Century Wall Clock inMetal and plastic, with wood-veneer dial. Battery-operated quartz movement

Category

1970s European Used Wall Clock

Materials

Quartz

Seth Thomas, American Wall Clock, 19th Century
Seth Thomas, American Wall Clock, 19th Century

Seth Thomas, American Wall Clock, 19th Century

By Seth Thomas Clock Company

Located in MARSEILLE, FR

Rosewood wall clock, decorated with a mirror and a bird painted with the technique of fixed under

Category

19th Century American American Classical Used Wall Clock

Materials

Wood

1980s Black Postmodern Wall Clock by Chass
1980s Black Postmodern Wall Clock by Chass

1980s Black Postmodern Wall Clock by Chass

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With a vibrant 1980s touch of class, this 'Chass' Postmodern Wall Clock features a black case and

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Used Wall Clock

Materials

Plastic

Ceramic Wall Clock by Britt-Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg
Ceramic Wall Clock by Britt-Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg

Ceramic Wall Clock by Britt-Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg

By Gustavsberg, Britt-Louise Sundell

Located in Vienna, AT

Ceramic wall clock designed in the 1950s by Britt-Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg. Fitted with a

Category

1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Used Wall Clock

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Smiths Factory Wall Clock, c.1930
Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Smiths Factory Wall Clock, c.1930

Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Smiths Factory Wall Clock, c.1930

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in London, GB

Beautiful example of a cast iron factory wall clock made in England by Smiths. c.1930 Lesser

Category

1930s English Industrial Used Wall Clock

Materials

Iron

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Used Wall Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal used wall clock for your home. Frequently made of metal, wood and glass, every used wall clock was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the used wall clock you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A used wall clock, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one used wall clock that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Nelson, Howard Miller and Pragotron produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Used Wall Clock?

The average selling price for a used wall clock at 1stDibs is $1,552, while they’re typically $85 on the low end and $413,838 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 Used Wall Clock
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Carriage clocks were used to tell time while traveling during the 19th-century. The clocks were lighter and smaller than timepieces used in homes, making them more portable. After the invention of wristwatches in 1868, carriage clocks became less necessary and gradually faded in popularity. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique carriage clocks.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mercury was used in antique clocks as a pendulum weight. Clockmakers used mercury for its tolerance to changes in heat and assistance in keeping time. Mercury can be found in older clocks, but is not widely used in newer styles. Find a range of vintage timepieces on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The infamous elephant clock was primarily used to tell time but was also a status symbol and representation of wealth. Its unique movement received power from running water. You can find a range of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Banjo clocks operate like other clocks but with a unique design. First designed to be a traditional wall clock, due to the elaborate design they evolved to be mantel pieces proudly displayed in the home. In the 1940s, large-scale banjo clocks were made for railroad stations. Shop a collection of banjo clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The painting commonly referred to as “Melting Clocks” is oil on canvas. Salvador Dalí painted it in 1931. Its name is actually The Persistence of Memory, and it is one of the Spanish Surrealist artist's most well-known works. Find a collection of Salvador Dalí art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Mechanical clocks were used for a variety of reasons in the Middle Ages. The clocks were used to keep track of hours for daily prayers. They also helped monks to calculate solar and lunar eclipses, and also determined feast days with accuracy. On 1stDibs, find a collection of mechanical clocks from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 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.