“Women are tired of jewelry-looking jewelry,” celebrated American designer David Webb once noted. In response, he created a menagerie of whimsical animals rendered as rings, brooches, earrings and, especially, bangle bracelets. This playfulness permeates all Webb’s work, which is characterized by brightly hued enamel and color-saturated semiprecious stones like coral, azurmalachite and turquoise, the notable exception being the clear, elegant rock crystal for which he had an affinity.
The North Carolina native apprenticed with his uncle, a silversmith, before moving to New York, where he established David Webb Inc. in 1948. He had no formal training in jewelry design. Instead, he culled inspiration from the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia, Egypt and the Americas, as well as the traditions of India and China — influences discernible in such pieces as his collar necklaces and talisman-like sautoirs.
Webb’s first animal bracelet was produced in 1957. His most famous, the zebra, took shape in 1963; its stripes now form the company’s logo. Although Webb died in 1975, his company continues to produce designs drawn from his extensive archives, and every piece is still made in the workshop above its Madison Avenue store.
Find an alluring collection of David Webb jewelry on 1stDibs, including earrings, brooches and other accessories.
David Webb Gold Monkey Desk Clock
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Monkey Desk Clock An 18 karat yellow gold desk clock designed in the shape of a walnut, adorned with round and marquise cut diamonds. The...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$80,000Sale Price|36% Off
David Webb Rock Crystal and Turquoise Desk Object
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
David Webb Rock Crystal and Turquoise Desk Object A natural rock crystal quartz point decorated with gold rope twist strands, bows, and a gold branch section, adorned with 12 turqu...
Rock Crystal, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Vintage 1939 Birks Sterling silver Desk Clock
By Birks
Located in Montreal, QC
1939 Birks sterling silver desk clock stamped on the back. Movement was made in Switzerland, case was made in Canada. With a white dial and arabic numerals, family monogram on the fr...
Sterling Silver
Cartier Art Deco Sterling Silver and Enamel Miniature Desk Timepiece circa 1920s
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful miniature desk timepiece, rectangular case with blue enamel, accented by silver bands, centering a circular brushed silvered dial with gilt Arabic numerals, dial signed Cartier, case signed European Watch and Clock...
Sterling Silver
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Desk Clock with Alarm Feature, 1950's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. by Concord STYLE / REFERENCE: Alarm METAL / MATERIAL: Nickel CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length X Diameter MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Luminous Numerals / Blued Steel Luminous Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a unique clock...
1950s Cartier Vintage Gold Eight Day Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
This aesthetically captivating authentic circa 1950 Cartier eight-day desk clock is made with a solid 14K yellow gold case. It is rendered in artfully textured gold, adding a glitter...
14k Gold, Gold
Jaeger LeCoultre World Time 8 Day Lacquered Bronze Midcentury Desk Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger LeCoultre Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: World Time with Date Feature METAL / MATERIAL: Lacquered Bronze CIRCA: 1950's MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 8 Day Manually Wound DIAL / HANDS: Bronze Dial, Dauphine Hands DIMENSIONS: 6.25 inches in diameter. Round Raised back 1" to 3" WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. Jaeger LeCoultre is renowned worldwide for their technological achievements in horology. They are the quiet designers behind Cartier's European Watch and Clock...
Cartier Desk & Travel Clock Cathay Pacific Pilot Edition 1980s
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Rare Cartier Desk & Travel Clock Cathay Pacific Pilot Edition 1980s This rare Cartier foldable desk and travel clock has a unique aviation history. Issued by Cathay Pacific Airways to its long-haul pilots, this clock was designed to serve as a bedside or desk companion during overnight stopovers. Stamped with the airline’s logo on the back, it not only looks stunning but also holds historical significance. Key Features: ✔ 50mm x 50mm brass case – Classic and compact travel design. ✔ Signed Cartier Paris dial...
Georgian Perpetual Calendar Desk Seal
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This really unusual perpetual calendar desk seal dates to the late Georgian period and is complemented by a smokey quartz handle. The faceted smokey quartz handle features many inclu...
Quartz, Rock Crystal, Silver
Cartier Mother of Pearl, Rock Crystal and Agate Desk Clock
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
This Cartier Mother of Pearl, Rock Crystal and Agate Desk Clock is of French Origin, and dates back to the 1980s. SKU#W-00755
Agate, Rock Crystal
$37,500
W 2.72 in D 1.77 in L 3.07 in
Cartier Paris 1920 Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk Clock Nephrite Enamel & 18Kt Gold
By Cartier
Located in Miami, FL
A desk clock designed by Cartier. An impressive and beautiful desk clock, created in Paris France by the house of Cartier, during the art deco per...
Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
$689
H 2.37 in W 2.37 in
Vintage Jaeger Mechanical Desk/Travel Alarm Clock – Art Deco Brass & Bakelite
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in London, GB
Vintage Jaeger Mechanical Desk/Travel Alarm Clock – Art Deco Brass & Bakelite – Original Box – French Made (1930s–50s) A beautiful and rare find, this Jaeger mechanical alarm clock offers vintage style, functionality, and collectible value—all in one compact piece. Likely produced between the 1930s and 1950s, this charming French-made Art Deco desk or travel clock is presented in very good vintage condition and comes with its original Jaeger presentation box. This clock reflects the high standard of craftsmanship associated with Jaeger, a predecessor and partner to Jaeger-LeCoultre, long before the official merger. Its brass-tone metal case, paired with a black Bakelite surround and base, frames a striking gold-tone dial with raised Arabic numerals and luminous cathedral-style hands. Powered by a manual wind mechanical movement, the clock features a fully functioning independent alarm with separate winding and clear French-labeled controls on the backplate—“Aig. Mouv.” / “Rem. Mouv.” for time, and “Aig. Rév.” / “Rem. Rév.” for alarm settings. Key Features: Brand: Jaeger (pre-Jaeger-LeCoultre) Type: Mechanical desk/travel alarm clock Origin: France Era: 1930s–1950s Case: Brass-tone frame with black Bakelite surround and base Dial: Gold-tone with raised Arabic numerals and luminous cathedral hands Movement: Manual wind (separate winding for time and alarm) Alarm: Manual set and wind, with functional on/off switch Regulator: A/R (Avance / Retard) lever for fine adjustment Dimensions: Approx. 6cm x 6cm face Box: Original Jaeger-branded maroon presentation box (well worn, but intact) Condition Overview: Clock: Excellent for age, with only minor surface wear and patina Crystal: Clear and free from cracks or chips Functionality: Keeps accurate time and alarm function works as intended Box: Original with vintage wear but structurally sound Our View: A wonderful piece of pre-Jaeger-LeCoultre history, this vintage Jaeger alarm...
Antique Regency Desk Seal, 9 Karat Yellow Gold, Agate and Chalcedony
Located in NEWARK, GB
A beautiful antique, Regency era desk seal / wax seal. It has an expertly carved, faceted agate handle with tones of white and toffee colours. It has a decorative 9 karat yellow go...
Agate, Chalcedony, Yellow Gold
1930s Shreve and Company Art Deco Desk Clock
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve and Company San Francisco STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Glass, Gilt and Nickel METAL / MATERIAL: CIRCA / YEAR: D...
Gilt Metal, Mixed Metal