Postmodern Wall Clock by Empire
By Empire Art Products Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
hands a reflective quality. A functional but fun and whimsical wall clock. This is new old stock (NOS
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Wall Clocks
Plastic
Postmodern Wall Clock by Empire
By Empire Art Products Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
hands a reflective quality. A functional but fun and whimsical wall clock. This is new old stock (NOS
Plastic
Stoneware Wall Clock by Raymond Peynet for Roger Capron
By Roger Capron, Raymond Peynet
Located in Berlin, DE
This charming ceramic wall clock features a whimsical, hand-illustrated scene in a distinctly mid
Ceramic
Porcelain Clock in the Louis XV Style by Jacob Petit
By Jacob Petit
Located in London, GB
porcelain has been shaped so as to give the clock such a whimsically free-spirited, scrolling shape. The
Porcelain
$1,450
H 35 in W 8.75 in D 4.25 in
Hickory Dickory Dock Mouse Novelty Wall Clock - The Mouse Reads Time
Located in Danville, CA
-like nature of the nursery rhyme and gives it a whimsical aesthetic. This clock comes with an 8 day
Brass
$9,600
H 13.75 in W 11.5 in D 4.75 in
Late 19th C. French Gilt Bronze & Patinated Rhino Clock on Marble Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare and whimsical French gilt bronze mantel clock dating to the late 19th century, featuring a
Bronze
$5,528
H 89.5 in W 36.75 in D 9 in
Swedish 19th C. Mora Longcase Clock w/it's Original Metal Face, Hands & Movement
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish, 19th century painted wood clock. This Swedish Mora clock has a whimsical geometric style
Glass, Wood
Whimsical Dutch Corner Clock Cabinet, Gilt and Black Wood, Circa 1850
Located in Stamford, CT
Whimsical gilt and black painted Dutch corner cabinet with clock face.
Wood
Whimsical metal figural Clock, Monkey w/ parasol riding Elephant
Located in Queenstown, MD
Whimsical metal figural Clock...Monkey w/ parasol riding Elephant; early to mid-20th c.
Metal
Whimsical Mechanical Owl Clock
Located in Petaluma, CA
We love whimsy, and this is high order on that point. You wind the clock, and the eyes move
Bronze
1993 Richard Birkett Tall Case Clock
By Richard Birkett
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A unique one of a kind whimsical tall case clock by the re-known clock designer Richard Birkett
Metal
A Stylish Clock and Matching Pedestal
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This is a real beauty! A wind-up clock with a whimsical face, this clock chimes on the 1/4 hour
Vintage White CLOCK Wall Clock by David Davir
Located in Brooklyn, NY
" at a right angle so the letter O becomes the clock. Fun and whimsical but also sleek and
Acrylic
Early 19th Century Swedish Clock with Sunburst Carvings
Located in Atlanta, GA
feature that is unusual for such clocks. This clock’s whimsically carved door shelters a round glass
Wood
1980s Watermelon Wall Clock
By Spartus Clocks
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A whimsical and fun 1980s wall clock with white body, face with a watermelon with a bit taken out
Plastic
Postmodern Airplane Wall Clock by Lorenz
By Lorenz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
functional but fun and whimsical wall clock. In good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use
Plastic
Postmodern Fork and Knife Wall Clock by Empire Arts
By Empire Art Products Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
red accents, and knife and fork for minute and hour hands. A fun and whimsical wall clock that takes a
Plastic
George Nelson Fernando the Fish Zoo Timers Wall Clock
By George Nelson
Located in San Diego, CA
Whimsical wall clock design by George Nelson for Vitra part of the zoo timers design in 1965 this
Plastic
1980s Tennis Racket Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A whimsical desk or shelf clock in the shape of a tennis racket. It has a metal frame with a black
Chrome
1980s Black and Red Table Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A whimsical desk or shelf clock with black metal base and face, white hands, and red numbers. In
Metal
Swedish 19th Century Mora Clock with Triangular Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A swedish 19th century painted wood mora clock with whimsical geometric style triangular base and
Wood
1980s Postmodern Table Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita
By Shohei Mihara, Wakita
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In keeping with Memphis Group-inspired designs of the 1980s, this whimsical desk or table clock use
Metal
1980s Postmodern Table Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita
By Shohei Mihara, Wakita
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In keeping with Memphis Group-inspired designs of the 1980s, this whimsical desk or table clock use
Metal
Mid-18th Century painted tall case clock from Northern Italy
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A rare and whimsically painted tall case clock from Northern Italy, dating to the mid-18th century
Wood
Sold
H 11.25 in W 6 in D 4 in
19th Century English Chinoiserie Revival Mahogany Inlaid Pagoda-Top Mantel Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
structure introduces a whimsical Eastern influence, aligning the clock with the English Chinoiserie revival
Bronze
1980s, Tennis Racket Table Clock by Time Square
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A whimsical desk or shelf clock in the shape of a tennis racket hitting a ball. Black metal racket
Metal
Sold
H 89 in W 26.25 in D 8.25 in
Swedish 19th Century Wood Floor Clock with Whimsical Accents and Original Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century painted wood Swedish clock with whimsically decorated carvings. This Swedish clock
Metal
Postmodern Airplane Clock by Play Time
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A whimsical postmodern wall clock from Play Time. A 1987 design with blue sky, fluffy white clouds
Plastic
Sold
H 14.5 in W 14.5 in D 2.25 in
French 1870s Polished Steel and Brass Octagonal Pocket Watch Shaped Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
octagonal polished steel frame highlighted with brass accents. The clock is whimsically shaped like a pocket
Brass, Steel
Sold
H 17 in W 13 in D 13 in
French Late 19th Century Steel and Brass Octagonal Pocket Watch Shaped Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
highlighted with brass accents. The clock is whimsically shaped like a pocket watch, with the typical circular
Brass, Steel
Painted wood whimsical Clock
Located in Stamford, CT
Painted wood whimsical Clock
Pedro Friedeberg Whimsical Clock
Located in Cathedral City, CA
GREAT EXAMPLE OF HIS WORK.....SIGNED AND DATED.
Metal
18th Painted Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
This majestic whimsical clock is in very good shape for its age. It is embellished with wonderful
Wood, Glass
1960s CLOCK
Located in Geneva, IL
WHIMSICAL CLOCK - "ONEISH TWOISH" ETC. BATTERY OPERATED
Wood
Whimsical Lucite and Brass Pendulum Clock by Jon Gilmore
Located in New York, NY
Playful 1980s period clock in a post modern design with lucite armature, bronze mirrored face and
Brass, Bronze
Whimsical Tramp Art House Shaped Clock Case with Shells & Heart
Located in Manalapan, NJ
Whimsical tramp art house shaped mantle clock case impressed with shells and stones. This
Mirror
Cerebral Clock of a Man whith Things in his Mind signed Leonie
Located in Pasadena, CA
Whimsical clock of a man's head so full that it overflows.
Iron
George Nelson and Associates Basket Clock
Located in Sundance, UT
A wonderful and whimsical clock by George Nelson, one of the most prolific and important designers
Metal
Vintage Art Deco Bird Cage Clock
Located in Katonah, NY
Whimsical vintage bird cage clock marked "Made in Occupied Japan." Winding clock movement works
Marble, Chrome, Brass
Murano Hand Blown Chartreuse Green Glass Chandelier, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Murano hand blown studio glass chandelier, in stock All different shaped chartreuse green discs with white details, rigadin technique Brass plated structure with 24 exposed brass reg...
Brass
$61,395
H 24.81 in W 10.44 in D 10.44 in
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Lapis Lazuli Mantel Clock after Falconet
By Étienne Maurice Falconet
Located in London, GB
French sculptor Etienne-Maurice Falconet (1716-1791) is the inspiration for this beautiful, sumptuous mantel clock. His clock, crafted in the late 18th Century and now on display at ...
Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze
19th Century French Boulle Longcase Clock
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality late 19th Century French boulle inlaid longcase clock, having wonderful scrolling gilded ormolu mounts, an ebonised case with tortoiseshell brass inlaid panels, T...
Brass
$650 / set
H 31 in W 23 in D 1 in
Vintage Empire Art Products Atomic Era Mid Century Modern Wall Clock Set - 3 Pcs
By Empire Art Products Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Empire Art Products (USA, 1963) Atomic Era Mid Century Modern Wall Clock Set with Blue Accents - 3 Pc Set. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: Clock: 31" H x 23" W x 1" D. ...
Wood
$46,192
H 86.62 in W 20.87 in D 12.21 in
20th Century Louis XVI Style Museum Pedestal Clock after Jean-Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
A Model of Jean Henri Riesener (Received Master in 1768) executed in 1785. (Inv. OA 5501 in Louvre Museum). 19th century. This fine and sumptuous “Regulateur de Pendule” presents a f...
Bronze
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$50,000 / set
H 22 in Dm 10.5 in
Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Lamps
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Nice Quality Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Lamps Fine bronze mounts separate the six painted panels decorated with chinoiserie figures in ...
Bronze, Ormolu
$7,885
H 24 in W 13.3 in D 8.2 in
Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and great folk-art workmanship mantel clock for the collectors and enthousiasts. Over the years we have had the pleasure of owning and selling a number of beautiful Black Fores...
Brass, Iron
$5,999
H 20 in W 23 in D 7 in
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 2-color neon clock, manufactured by The Electric Clock Company, Clevland Ohio,Trul...
Metal, Steel
$550,000
H 37 in W 22 in D 14 in
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock
By Winterhalder and Hofmeier
Located in Danville, CA
Massive 1880 Antique Ormolu Bronze Enameled Automaton Musical Bracket Clock An important, exhibition quality ormolu bronze bracket clock of massive proportions, the case decorated...
Bronze
Huge Mantel Clock in Bronze Style Neoclassical
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very unsual clock in the style neoclassical in ormolu bronze each detail on the side bronze clock and front are stunning.
Bronze
$1,250,000 / set
H 100.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
Monumental Pair French 19th Century Putto Flambeaux Urns Torchere Urn Sculptures
By René Rozet 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Monumental Museum Quality Pair of French 19th Century Figural Gilt and Patinated Bronze Rosso Granite Marble Flambeaux Urns, each depicting a pair of standing allegorical and whims...
Granite, Bronze
$94,031
H 36.62 in W 70.48 in D 27.17 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Ormolu-Mounted Commode after Benneman
Located in London, GB
Antique French Louis XVI style ormolu-mounted commode after Benneman French, Early 20th Century Height 93cm, width 179cm, depth 69cm This outstanding commode à vanteaux is after a ...
Marble, Ormolu
Sèvres Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Porcelain Clock Set
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in London, GB
This magnificent five-piece clock set is designed in the style of 18th century porcelain produced by the famous Sèvres Manufactory in France. The set is comprised of a mantel clock, ...
Ormolu, Bronze
Very Large French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
Very large French Louis XV style ormolu mantel clock French, circa 1880 Measures: Height 98cm, width 50cm, depth 27cm This fine 19th century clock is unusually large, standing a...
Ormolu, Bronze
Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
By Maison Deniere
Located in London, GB
This large mantel clock is an excellent piece of refined neoclassical design by the acclaimed Deniere et Fils firm. Deniere was one of the leading practitioners of luxury bronzeware ...
Ormolu, Bronze
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.