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Postmodern Wall Clock by Empire
Postmodern Wall Clock by Empire

Postmodern Wall Clock by Empire

$325

Postmodern Wall Clock by Empire

By Empire Art Products Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A functional but fun and whimsical wall clock. This is new old stock (NOS) and in excellent vintage condition with no signs of use.

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Wall Clocks

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Plastic

Vintage Electric Equestrian Copper Clock by Lanshire
Vintage Electric Equestrian Copper Clock by Lanshire

Vintage Electric Equestrian Copper Clock by Lanshire

$1,980

Vintage Electric Equestrian Copper Clock by Lanshire

By Lanshire

Located in Dekalb, IL

(Brooklyn), helping popularize whimsical, novelty, and themed figural clocks for American mantels and desks.

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Mid-20th Century Mantel Clocks

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Metal

Porcelain Clock in the Louis XV Style by Jacob Petit
Porcelain Clock in the Louis XV Style by Jacob Petit

Porcelain Clock in the Louis XV Style by Jacob Petit

$6,083

Porcelain Clock in the Louis XV Style by Jacob Petit

By Jacob Petit

Located in London, GB

Crafted by celebrated porcelain artist Jacob Petit, this exquisite clock is particularly notable for the way in which the porcelain has been shaped so as to give the clock such a whi...

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

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Porcelain

Hickory Dickory Dock Mouse Novelty Wall Clock - The Mouse Reads Time
Hickory Dickory Dock Mouse Novelty Wall Clock - The Mouse Reads Time

Hickory Dickory Dock Mouse Novelty Wall Clock - The Mouse Reads Time

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Hickory Dickory Dock Mouse Novelty Wall Clock - The Mouse Reads Time

Located in Danville, CA

This unique design ties into the playful, child-like nature of the nursery rhyme and gives it a whimsical aesthetic. This clock comes with an 8 day mechanical wind up mechanism.

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Late 20th Century Wall Clocks

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Brass

Swedish 19th C. Mora Longcase Clock w/it's Original Metal Face, Hands & Movement
Swedish 19th C. Mora Longcase Clock w/it's Original Metal Face, Hands & Movement

Swedish 19th C. Mora Longcase Clock w/it's Original Metal Face, Hands & Movement

$5,528

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 triangular base, circle face and teardrop shaped door.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Whimsical metal figural Clock, Monkey w/ parasol riding Elephant
Whimsical metal figural Clock, Monkey w/ parasol riding Elephant

Whimsical metal figural Clock, Monkey w/ parasol riding Elephant

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H 23 in W 19 in D 14 in

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.

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20th Century Unknown Clocks

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Metal

Whimsical Mechanical Owl Clock
Whimsical Mechanical Owl Clock

Whimsical Mechanical Owl Clock

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H 6.5 in W 4 in D 2.5 in

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 slowly from side to side. I wouldn't set the clock for my most important appointment by...

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Mid-20th Century American Late Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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1993 Richard Birkett Tall Case Clock
1993 Richard Birkett Tall Case Clock

1993 Richard Birkett Tall Case Clock

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H 84 in

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.

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Late 20th Century American Clocks

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A Stylish Clock and Matching Pedestal
A Stylish Clock and Matching Pedestal

A Stylish Clock and Matching Pedestal

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H 62 in W 13.5 in D 8.5 in

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!

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Vintage 1960s German Clocks

Vintage White CLOCK Wall Clock by David Davir
Vintage White CLOCK Wall Clock by David Davir

Vintage White CLOCK Wall Clock by David Davir

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H 1.5 in W 10 in D 8 in

Vintage White CLOCK Wall Clock by David Davir

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A great 1970s or 1980s wall clock designed by David Davir. A rectangular design with a white lucite face and sides, black lettering, a red dot where the 12 would appear, and in larg...

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Acrylic

Early 19th Century Swedish Clock with Sunburst Carvings
Early 19th Century Swedish Clock with Sunburst Carvings

Early 19th Century Swedish Clock with Sunburst Carvings

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H 87 in W 23 in D 9 in

Early 19th Century Swedish Clock with Sunburst Carvings

Located in Atlanta, GA

The other striking feature is its two carved sunbursts, one supporting the head, the other supporting the body, a feature that is unusual for such clocks. This clock’s whimsically c...

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Clocks

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1980s Watermelon Wall Clock
1980s Watermelon Wall Clock

1980s Watermelon Wall Clock

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H 1.5 in W 10 in D 10 in

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 of it, green hands, and black watermelon seeds for numbers.

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Wall Clocks

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Postmodern Airplane Wall Clock by Lorenz
Postmodern Airplane Wall Clock by Lorenz

Postmodern Airplane Wall Clock by Lorenz

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H 1.25 in W 7.25 in D 7.25 in

Postmodern Airplane Wall Clock by Lorenz

By Lorenz

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A functional but fun and whimsical wall clock. In good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. 7.25" x 7.25" x 1.75"

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Wall Clocks

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Postmodern Fork and Knife Wall Clock by Empire Arts
Postmodern Fork and Knife Wall Clock by Empire Arts

Postmodern Fork and Knife Wall Clock by Empire Arts

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H 2 in W 10 in D 10 in

Postmodern Fork and Knife Wall Clock by Empire Arts

By Empire Art Products Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A fun and whimsical wall clock that takes a single AA and works great.

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George Nelson Fernando the Fish Zoo Timers Wall Clock
George Nelson Fernando the Fish Zoo Timers Wall Clock

George Nelson Fernando the Fish Zoo Timers Wall Clock

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H 9.75 in W 9.75 in

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 is a reedition from 2004 battery operated and in working condition.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Stoneware Wall Clock by Raymond Peynet for Roger Capron
Stoneware Wall Clock by Raymond Peynet for Roger Capron

Stoneware Wall Clock by Raymond Peynet for Roger Capron

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H 1.19 in W 7.09 in D 10.24 in

Stoneware Wall Clock by Raymond Peynet for Roger Capron

By Raymond Peynet, Roger Capron

Located in Berlin, DE

This charming ceramic wall clock features a whimsical, hand-illustrated scene in a distinctly mid-century French folk-art style.

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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1980s Tennis Racket Clock
1980s Tennis Racket Clock

1980s Tennis Racket Clock

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H 8 in W 2 in D 18 in

1980s Tennis Racket Clock

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A whimsical desk or shelf clock in the shape of a tennis racket.

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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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1980s Black and Red Table Clock
1980s Black and Red Table Clock

1980s Black and Red Table Clock

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H 7 in W 5.5 in D 6 in

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.

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Swedish 19th Century Mora Clock with Triangular Base
Swedish 19th Century Mora Clock with Triangular Base

Swedish 19th Century Mora Clock with Triangular Base

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H 89.5 in W 36.75 in D 7.5 in

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 teardrop shaped door.

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1980s Postmodern Table Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita
1980s Postmodern Table Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita

1980s Postmodern Table Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita

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H 10 in W 4.5 in D 4 in

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 bright colors, geometric shapes, and contrast to unconventional and bold effect.

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1980s Postmodern Table Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita
1980s Postmodern Table Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita

1980s Postmodern Table Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita

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H 10 in W 4.5 in D 4 in

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 bright colors, geometric shapes, and contrast to unconventional and bold effect.

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Mid-18th Century painted tall case clock from Northern Italy
Mid-18th Century painted tall case clock from Northern Italy

Mid-18th Century painted tall case clock from Northern Italy

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H 89.5 in W 21 in D 10 in

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.

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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...

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Wood

19th Century English Chinoiserie Revival Mahogany Inlaid Pagoda-Top Mantel Clock
19th Century English Chinoiserie Revival Mahogany Inlaid Pagoda-Top Mantel Clock

19th Century English Chinoiserie Revival Mahogany Inlaid Pagoda-Top Mantel Clock

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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

This ebonized upper structure introduces a whimsical Eastern influence, aligning the clock with the English Chinoiserie revival taste of the second half of the 19th century—particula...

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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

1980s, Tennis Racket Table Clock by Time Square
1980s, Tennis Racket Table Clock by Time Square

1980s, Tennis Racket Table Clock by Time Square

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H 5 in W 6.5 in D 8 in

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.

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Swedish 19th Century Wood Floor Clock with Whimsical Accents and Original Paint
Swedish 19th Century Wood Floor Clock with Whimsical Accents and Original Paint

Swedish 19th Century Wood Floor Clock with Whimsical Accents and Original Paint

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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 from the 1820s features a playfully raised crest (which resembles an upward turned t...

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal

Postmodern Airplane Clock by Play Time
Postmodern Airplane Clock by Play Time

Postmodern Airplane Clock by Play Time

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H 2 in W 9 in D 9 in

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, and a red and a green airplane as hands to tell them time.

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Plastic

French 1870s Polished Steel and Brass Octagonal Pocket Watch Shaped Clock
French 1870s Polished Steel and Brass Octagonal Pocket Watch Shaped Clock

French 1870s Polished Steel and Brass Octagonal Pocket Watch Shaped Clock

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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

The clock is whimsically shaped like a pocket watch, with the typical circular bow at the top, which surrounds a watch's rewinding mechanism.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

French Late 19th Century Steel and Brass Octagonal Pocket Watch Shaped Clock
French Late 19th Century Steel and Brass Octagonal Pocket Watch Shaped Clock

French Late 19th Century Steel and Brass Octagonal Pocket Watch Shaped Clock

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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

The clock is whimsically shaped like a pocket watch, with the typical circular bow at the top, which surrounds a watch's rewinding mechanism.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Late 19th C. French Gilt Bronze & Patinated Rhino Clock on Marble Base
Late 19th C. French Gilt Bronze & Patinated Rhino Clock on Marble Base

Late 19th C. French Gilt Bronze & Patinated Rhino Clock on Marble Base

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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 strikingly detailed rhinoceros figure with dark patina supporting a porcelain floral...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Painted wood whimsical Clock
Painted wood whimsical Clock

Painted wood whimsical Clock

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H 21.25 in W 19.75 in D 8 in

Painted wood whimsical Clock

Located in Stamford, CT

Painted wood whimsical Clock

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Antique 19th Century Clocks

Pedro Friedeberg Whimsical Clock
Pedro Friedeberg Whimsical Clock

Pedro Friedeberg Whimsical Clock

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H 17 in W 18 in D 6 in

Pedro Friedeberg Whimsical Clock

Located in Cathedral City, CA

GREAT EXAMPLE OF HIS WORK.....SIGNED AND DATED.

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Late 20th Century Mexican Clocks

Materials

Metal

18th Painted Clock
18th Painted Clock

18th Painted Clock

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H 95 in W 25 in D 7 in

18th Painted Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

This majestic whimsical clock is in very good shape for its age.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Finnish Clocks

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Wood, Glass

1960s CLOCK
1960s CLOCK

1960s CLOCK

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H 14.25 in W 14.25 in D 3.5 in

1960s CLOCK

Located in Geneva, IL

WHIMSICAL CLOCK - "ONEISH TWOISH" ETC. BATTERY OPERATED

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Vintage 1960s American Decorative Art

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Wood

Whimsical Lucite and Brass Pendulum Clock by Jon Gilmore
Whimsical Lucite and Brass Pendulum Clock by Jon Gilmore

Whimsical Lucite and Brass Pendulum Clock by Jon Gilmore

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H 20 in W 12 in D 10 in

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 accents. Please contact for location.

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass, Bronze

George Nelson and Associates Basket Clock

George Nelson and Associates Basket Clock

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H 4 in Dm 11.5 in

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 of the modern era.

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20th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Art Deco Bird Cage Clock
Vintage Art Deco Bird Cage Clock

Vintage Art Deco Bird Cage Clock

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H 8.5 in Dm 3.5 in

Vintage Art Deco Bird Cage Clock

Located in Katonah, NY

Whimsical vintage bird cage clock marked "Made in Occupied Japan."

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Clocks

Materials

Marble, Chrome, Brass

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Located in New York, NY

A massive pair of fine antique French ormolu-mounted Sèvres style porcelain covered vases. Each of baluster form, the cover with foliate finial and laurel band, the body finely paint...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Vases

Materials

Bronze

19th Century English Olivewood and Brass Inlaid Cabinet
19th Century English Olivewood and Brass Inlaid Cabinet

19th Century English Olivewood and Brass Inlaid Cabinet

$50,693

H 46.25 in W 33.5 in D 16.75 in

19th Century English Olivewood and Brass Inlaid Cabinet

By Town & Emanuel

Located in London, GB

A William IV cabinet attributed to Town and Emmanuel Constructed in a strongly grained olivewood and dressed with gold brass inlays and an etched and engraved brass panel; rising fr...

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

A Monumental Pair of French 19th Century Children Urns Torcheres Urn Sculptures
A Monumental Pair of French 19th Century Children Urns Torcheres Urn Sculptures

A Monumental Pair of French 19th Century Children Urns Torcheres Urn Sculptures

$1,250,000 / set

H 100.5 in W 36 in D 36 in

A Monumental Pair of French 19th Century Children Urns Torcheres 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 Torcheres, each depicting a pair of standing allegorical...

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Antique 1890s French Louis XV Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Granite, Bronze

IBM Time Clock
IBM Time Clock

IBM Time Clock

$2,875

H 35 in W 18 in D 19 in

IBM Time Clock

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Antique oak case IBM Time Clock with original metal manufacturer's tag on front measurers 35"T, glass front door on each side panel, 8" clock on front with 27" iron wheel. Plaque rea...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal

Antique French Marquetry, Ormolu and Jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley
Antique French Marquetry, Ormolu and Jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley

Antique French Marquetry, Ormolu and Jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley

$1,892,543

H 59.45 in W 74.81 in D 39.38 in

Antique French Marquetry, Ormolu and Jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley

By Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley

Located in London, GB

Antique French marquetry, ormolu and jasperware Bureau du Roi by Beurdeley French, c. 1890 Height 151cm, width 190cm, depth 100cm The Bureau du Roi, also known as the secrétaire à ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Ebonized Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock
19th Century Ebonized Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock

19th Century Ebonized Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock

$3,785

H 27.56 in W 16.54 in D 11.42 in

19th Century Ebonized Westminster Chiming Mantel Clock

Located in Brighton, Sussex

An imposing 19th century ebonised, Westminster chiming mantle / bracket clock, having classical gilded ormolu urn finials and scrolling foliate mounts. An arched brass dial with a th...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Lamps
Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Lamps

Pair of Late 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Mounted Chinese Porcelain Lamps

$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 ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Art Deco Chrome 'Smiths' Clock By A.L. Davenport, England, c1930
Art Deco Chrome 'Smiths' Clock By A.L. Davenport, England, c1930

Art Deco Chrome 'Smiths' Clock By A.L. Davenport, England, c1930

$1,013

H 4.73 in W 5.52 in D 1.58 in

Art Deco Chrome 'Smiths' Clock By A.L. Davenport, England, c1930

By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Devon, England

Is this very iconic shaped Art Deco chrome table clock made by the English Clockmakers 'Smiths' dating to 1930 the Art Deco period. Fully working and serviced by a qualified horologi...

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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.
Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.

Rare Folk Art Black Forest Root Wood Table Clock w. Bell Ringer Monk, Cuckoo St.

$7,565

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...

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Antique 19th Century German Gothic Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

$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...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Steel

1980s Postmodern Wall Clock by Empire Arts
1980s Postmodern Wall Clock by Empire Arts

1980s Postmodern Wall Clock by Empire Arts

$250

H 2 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

1980s Postmodern Wall Clock by Empire Arts

By Empire Art Products Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A vintage 1980s postmodern textured wall clock by Empire Art Products in various shades of spelled gray. In excellent vintage condition and works well. 10.5" x 10.5" x 2"

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

ATO Electric Table Clock, 1940s
ATO Electric Table Clock, 1940s

ATO Electric Table Clock, 1940s

$5,158

H 10.63 in W 16.93 in D 3.94 in

ATO Electric Table Clock, 1940s

By Léon Hatot

Located in Paris, FR

ATO is a prestigious watchmaking brand founded by Léon Hatot (1883–1953). He studied at the National School of Watchmaking in Besançon from 1895 to 1898. Between 1918 and 1919, a fac...

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Vintage 1940s French Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Antique French Mantel Clock, Fire-Gilded Bronze, Diana Motif, c. 1810
Antique French Mantel Clock, Fire-Gilded Bronze, Diana Motif, c. 1810

Antique French Mantel Clock, Fire-Gilded Bronze, Diana Motif, c. 1810

$19,100

H 20 in W 15 in D 6.5 in

Antique French Mantel Clock, Fire-Gilded Bronze, Diana Motif, c. 1810

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A gold, antique French table clock, pendulum made of hand crafted fire-gilded bronze, in good condition. The circular enamel dial of the Parisian pendule is detailed with Roman numer...

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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock by Achille Brocot & Delettrez
Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock by Achille Brocot & Delettrez

Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock by Achille Brocot & Delettrez

$9,395

H 21.5 in W 19 in D 7.5 in

Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Clock by Achille Brocot & Delettrez

By Achille Brocot

Located in Belper, Derbyshire

A superb, large and early Ormolu clock, mounted with exquisite Sèvres style porcelain with a Bleu Celeste ground and fine overglaze gilt decoration. The richly chased foliate case is...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

Materials

Ormolu

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Whimsical Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of whimsical clocks available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique whimsical clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Find 30 antique and vintage whimsical clocks at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 16 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Whimsical clocks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Whimsical clocks bearing Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Large whimsical clocks can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller whimsical clocks available at 1stDibs — each spanning 4 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Many whimsical clocks are appealing in their simplicity, but Kiki van Eijk, George Nelson and Pedro Friedeberg produced popular whimsical clocks that are worth a look.

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Prices for whimsical clocks start at $225 and top out at $26,500 with the average selling for $2,200.

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.

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