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Postmodern Wall Clock by Empire
Postmodern Wall Clock by Empire

Postmodern Wall Clock by Empire

$325

H 1.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in

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

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Wall Clocks

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Plastic

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

$1,512

H 1.19 in W 7.09 in D 10.24 in

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

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Ceramic

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

$6,265

H 14.97 in W 9.85 in D 7.09 in

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

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Mantel Clocks

Materials

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

$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

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Late 20th Century Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

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

$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

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Antique Late 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

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

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

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

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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

Materials

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

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

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Metal

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

" at a right angle so the letter O becomes the clock. Fun and whimsical but also sleek and

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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

feature that is unusual for such clocks. This clock’s whimsically carved door shelters a round glass

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Clocks

Materials

Wood

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

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Plastic

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

functional but fun and whimsical wall clock. In good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Plastic

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

red accents, and knife and fork for minute and hour hands. A fun and whimsical wall clock that takes a

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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Plastic

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 L 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

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Plastic

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. It has a metal frame with a black

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Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

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. In

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

Materials

Metal

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

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Wood

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

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

Materials

Metal

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

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

Materials

Metal

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 ...

Materials

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

structure introduces a whimsical Eastern influence, aligning the clock with the English Chinoiserie revival

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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. Black metal racket

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

Materials

Metal

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

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

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

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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

octagonal polished steel frame highlighted with brass accents. The clock is whimsically shaped like a pocket

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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

highlighted with brass accents. The clock is whimsically shaped like a pocket watch, with the typical circular

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Antique Late 19th Century French Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

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. It is embellished with wonderful

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Finnish Clocks

Materials

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

Materials

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

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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

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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." Winding clock movement works

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Vintage 1940s Japanese Clocks

Materials

Marble, Chrome, Brass

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Galerie Maeght /// Abstract Geometric Ellsworth Kelly Minimalism Modern Paris
Galerie Maeght /// Abstract Geometric Ellsworth Kelly Minimalism Modern Paris

Ellsworth KellyGalerie Maeght /// Abstract Geometric Ellsworth Kelly Minimalism Modern Paris, 1958

$600

H 25.75 in W 19.5 in

Galerie Maeght /// Abstract Geometric Ellsworth Kelly Minimalism Modern Paris

By Ellsworth Kelly

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Ellsworth Kelly (American, 1923-2015) Title: "Galerie Maeght" Year: 1958 Medium: Original Lithograph, Exhibition Poster on light wove paper Limited edition: Unknown Printer: ...

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1950s Minimalist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Vintage Art Deco Mantel Clock
Vintage Art Deco Mantel Clock

Vintage Art Deco Mantel Clock

$680Sale Price|20% Off

H 8.5 in W 13 in D 3.75 in

Vintage Art Deco Mantel Clock

Located in San Diego, CA

Elegant vintage Art Deco mantel clock with a German Hermie movement, circa 1950s. The clock is in very good vintage condition and holds accurate time. The chimes mechanism of the clo...

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Glass, Wood

Sculptural Curved Display or Side Table in Cerused Oak
Sculptural Curved Display or Side Table in Cerused Oak

Sculptural Curved Display or Side Table in Cerused Oak

$5,850

H 19.3 in Dm 77.96 in

Sculptural Curved Display or Side Table in Cerused Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Large side or coffee table, cerused oak, Europe, 1960s This eccentric large display table or coffee table is made in a precise manner, implementing geometrical shapes and straight l...

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Oak

Textured Wavy Customizable Nightstand in Sculpted Ash by Luke Malaney
Textured Wavy Customizable Nightstand in Sculpted Ash by Luke Malaney

Textured Wavy Customizable Nightstand in Sculpted Ash by Luke Malaney

$5,600 / item

H 18 in W 21 in D 11 in

Textured Wavy Customizable Nightstand in Sculpted Ash by Luke Malaney

By Luke Malaney

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The T nightstand is hand sculpted from pigmented solid ash with a natural oil / wax finish. It was originally created in Brooklyn, New York, as a personal gift for the artist's broth...

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2010s American Modern Night Stands

Materials

Ash

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

19th Century English Olivewood and Brass Inlaid Cabinet

$52,171

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

Bar Stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, 1960s
Bar Stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, 1960s

Bar Stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, 1960s

$2,800

H 33.47 in W 14.57 in D 15.75 in

Bar Stools by Charlotte Perriand for Les Arcs, France, 1960s

By Charlotte Perriand

Located in Antwerp, BE

Bar stool designed by Charlotte Perriand for the renowned Les Arcs Ski Resort in France during the 1960s. The stool features a chrome-plated tubular metal frame and a seat crafted fr...

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Chrome

Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Clock
Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Clock

Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Clock

$2,600

H 19.5 in Dm 19.5 in

Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Clock

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Buffalo, NY

Iconic Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Electric Wall Clock,, Amazing colors,, wonderful patina,, retains original Howard Miller label,, Tested and...

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Luxury Vintage Stirrup Table Clock Maquet Paris, Nice 8 Jours, France, 1940s
Luxury Vintage Stirrup Table Clock Maquet Paris, Nice 8 Jours, France, 1940s

Luxury Vintage Stirrup Table Clock Maquet Paris, Nice 8 Jours, France, 1940s

$3,040Sale Price|20% Off

H 6.11 in W 5.12 in D 1.86 in

Luxury Vintage Stirrup Table Clock Maquet Paris, Nice 8 Jours, France, 1940s

By Maquet, Hermès

Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos

Luxury vintage stirrup desk / table clock Maquet Paris - Nice 8 Jours, France, 1940s Clock with Equestrian / Polo / Racing horse Motifs in the style of Hermes (exactly the same model...

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Exceptional Late 19th Century Three-Piece Clock Set by Ferdinand Gervais
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$38,000 / set

H 29 in W 13 in D 9 in

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By Ferdinand Gervais

Located in Long Island City, NY

An exceptional late 19th century gilt bronze-mounted marble three-piece clock set By Ferdinand Gervais The lyre shaped case surrounded with bronze roses, acanthus and lilys, a ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Candelabras

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Art Deco French Mantle Clock
Art Deco French Mantle Clock

Art Deco French Mantle Clock

$1,995

H 9.75 in W 14 in D 2.5 in

Art Deco French Mantle Clock

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Art Deco French mantle clock consisting of marble and aluminum. Clock measures 14" wide, 2.5" deep and 9.75" high.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Mantel Clocks

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Marble, Chrome

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock Freres Paris
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$12,000

H 19 in W 10.5 in D 6.5 in

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mantel Clock Freres Paris

Located in New York, NY

Style of Robert Osmond, circa 1776. Movement signed 'Freres, Paris,' third quarter of the 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks

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Bronze

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$1,218

H 7.68 in W 12.01 in D 3.15 in

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By Smiths English Clock Systems

Located in Devon, England

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EgPear Blush Pocket Painting 6c, original painting, contemporary

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$222

H 6.7 in W 5.91 in D 1.19 in

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By Dani Humberstone

Located in Deddington, GB

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$1,180

H 5 in W 4.5 in D 1.75 in

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By Gilbert Rohde, Charles Webb

Located in Buffalo, NY

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19th Century French Limoges Enamel Plaque in Gilt Bronze Frame

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$4,873

H 9.45 in W 6.5 in D 0.6 in

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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.

How Much are Whimsical Clocks?

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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