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Decorative Objects For Sale
Style: Industrial
Style: Federal
Large Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This large wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a brown bakelite frame, an aluminium dial and hands and a clear glass cover. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Large Industrial Cast Iron Gents of Leicester Factory Wall Clock, c.1930
Located in London, GB
Large cast iron factory clock manufactured by renowned electrical company Gents of Leicester. c.1930 Almost certainly used in an industrial setting, this clock retains it's remnan...
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1930s English Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Massive French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Mantle Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Large French Style 8 Day Brass Automaton Steam Engine Industrial Clock w Marble Base Here we have a wonderful example of the industrial series popular in French horology. While the ...
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1980s Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Grey German Industrial Electric Station Wall Clock from AEG, 1960s
By AEG
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by AEG in Germany during the 1960s. It features a grey hammerpaint iron frame, a metal dial and a clear glass cover. Original electric movement ( 220 V )...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Vintage Industrial Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1970s
Located in Żory, PL
Clock made by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. Kept in its original good condition. The clockwork mechanism has been entirely replace – now works with one AA battery.
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1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic

Reclaimed Double Sided Square Wall Mounted Clock By Gents Of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
DOUBLE SIDED SQUARE WALL CLOCK BY GENTS OF LEICESTER A rare form and size clock by British clock makers Gents of Leicester. Manufactured circa 1940 The clocks steel case has been exposed and left in a RAW brushed finish and protected with a liquid beeswax polish. The clock retains its original slave movements and is controlled by a modern impulse driver which can be mounted external from the clock to control and changes that are required. The clock is a wall mounted variant but this can be spun to be ceiling mounted if required. A stunning small formatted clock with two 12" dials making it usable in both residential or commercial interiors. By choosing a vintage industrial clock...
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1940s British Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a brown bakelite frame and back, a plastic dial, an aluminium hands and a convex cle...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Glass and Iron Magiscope Sculpture by Feliciano Béjar
Located in New York, NY
A spectacular example of Béjar’s Magiscope sculptures. He is known for his experimental sculpture using metal, crystal, plastic and stained glass. Béjar, 1920-2007, has had one man s...
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1980s Mexican Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Large Double-Sided Railway Clock from Pragotron, 1980s
Located in Żory, PL
Large double sided railway clock made by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia in the 1980s. The clock has been converted into a new quartz mechanism, powered by an AA battery. It no l...
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1980s Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Antique Colonial Mfg Co Beige Painted Tall Case Federal Style Grandfather Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Colonial Mfg. Co Beige Painted Tall Case Federal Style Grandfather Clock. Item features a working lock and key, includes all parts pictured. Very ...
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Early 20th Century Federal Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Grey Rusty Industrial Square Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Wall clock designed by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s and made till 1990s - Was used in factories, schools and railway stations - Grey metal frame with intere...
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1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Large Industrial Double Sided Railway or Factory Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This large double sided railway or factory clock was produced by Pragotron, in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The piece features a grey metal body and a clear glass cover. T...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Pennsylvania Cherry Tall Case Clock, Jedediah Weiss, Bethlehem
Located in Milford, NH
An exceptional Federal cherry tall case clock with a brass eight day works signed Jedediah Weiss Bethlehem, with beautiful inlay including a contrasting fan carving above the waist d...
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Cherry, Maple, Satinwood

FINE CIRCA 1895 FRENCH AUTOMATON INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE MOVING GiLT BRONZE CLOCK
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine and highly collectable Antique circa 1895 French Automaton Industrial Locomotive moving gilt bronze clock sitting on top of a solid marble base with bronze feet These clocks vary massively in price, once recently sold for over £150,000 on 1stdibs, which was fully restored and look brand new. They have two mechanical winding features, one operates the clock and the other turns the wheels, I have wound the clock and it works as does the turning mechanism however both will need serving as they have sat for a very long time unused, I can have this done with a very fine clock restorer should the new owner wish I will include the full specification on this piece below which I found online, my example is in very fine order indeed, the sale includes everything pictured and that’s it, if you can’t see it it’s not included Dimensions Height:- 45cm Width:- 47.5cm Depth:- 23cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point, if you would like any additional or specific measurements please ask c.1895 French Animated Locomotive Clock...
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1890s French Industrial Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Black Industrial Station Square Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Wall clock made by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. - Was used in factories, schools and railway stations - Black plastic frame - Plastic dial,metal hands - C...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Vintage German Brass Ship Clock from Philips, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage ship clock made by Philips in West Germany during the 1970s.It features a brass body frame and clear glass cover. This item has been converted into a battery-powered clockwor...
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1970s German Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

French Large Cream Separating Pan
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A piece of dairy farming history, this large zinc pan from 19th century France was originally used to separate cream from milk. The large scale has many potential uses in the modern ...
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19th Century French Industrial Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Grey Industrial Square Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
- Wall clock designed by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s and made till 1990s - Was used in factories, schools and railway stations - Grey hammerpaint metal frame...
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1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Brown Industrial Factory Wall Clock from IBM, 1950s
By IBM
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by IBM in USA during the 1950s. It features a brown metal frame, iron dial, aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The piece has been converted into a ...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Scotty Dog Doorstop by Hubley c.1910-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original cast iron Scottish Terrier doorstop manufactured by the Hubley Manufacturing Company. The piece has retained its original hand painted finish and is in good condi...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a brown bakelite frame, a plastic dial, an aluminium hands and a convex clear glass ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Seiko Ship's Nautical Analog Clock, 1980s
Located in Nantucket, MA
From a decommissioned Japanese ship, black Seiko analog clocks with brushed nickel faces. Battery mechanism updated and an easy opening on the back side. ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Factory by Don Harvey Industrial Iron Art Sculpture Steampunk Expressionism
Located in Dayton, OH
"Factory by Don Harvey measure: 74" Don Harvey is an American Postwar & Contemporary artist who was born in 1941 Don Harvey’s artwork explores the tensions between opposites: s...
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1980s American Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Beige MRC Ship’s Wall Clock, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage MRC ( Marine Radio Co. Ltd. ) maritime slave clock made in South Korea during the 1970s. These clocks were used on large Korean tankers and cargo ships. It features a beige m...
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1970s Korean Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Set of 8 Original Old Wooden Decorative Boxes
Located in North York, ON
Set of 8 original old wooden decorative boxes, purchased in London England. Little information about these pieces but they are original, roughly early 20th century possibly older. Pr...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a grey metal frame, an iron dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The pie...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Two Tesla industry Telephones in bright yellow , wall mount
Located in Vienna, Austria
A pair of industrial telephones from the company Tesla Stropkov, a.s., produced 2004 in Slovakia. The telephone model 4 FN 153 27 has pased the EU regulations 1999/ 5/EU. This teleph...
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Early 2000s Slovak Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Plastic

Vintage Carved Spreadwing Wooden Eagle
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is an original American eagle, hand-carved during the mid 20th century. The eagle is carved with his head angled to the side, both wings fully outstretched, talons gripping a ro...
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Mid-20th Century American Federal Decorative Objects

Materials

Felt, Wood

Huge 42 Inch Diameter Reclaimed Factory Wall Clock By Gents Of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
HUGE RECLAIMED FACTORY WALL CLOCK BY GENTS OF LEICESTER A massive and rare reclaimed factory slave clock made in England circa 1940 by Gents of Leicester. The clock has been reclai...
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1940s British Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Enormous Reclaimed Cast Iron Industrial Clock by Gents of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
"Historic Timekeeper: Enormous Gents of Leicester PulSynetic Industrial Clock" Command any room with this historic and rare Gents of Leicester industrial clock. This monumental piec...
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1920s British Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

19th Century Tiffany & CO Oak 5 Musical 5 Gong Tall Case Grandfather Clock
By Walter Durfee
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century Tiffany & CO Oak 5 Musical 5 Gong Tall Case Grandfather Clock Dimensions : 104" Tall X 26" Wide X 15.5" Deep This gorgeous grandfather clock was made in the late 19th ...
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1890s American Federal Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Black Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Siemens, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Siemens in Germany during the 1950s. It features a black metal frame, a metal dial and a clear glass cover. The piece has been converted into a batter...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Mid 20thc Cast Iron Smiling Dachshund Boot Scraper #2
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast iron dachshund dog boot scraper in black paint. Two available, this one has a straight tail as opposed to the other with a circle tai...
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1940s American Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Vintage Blue Seiko Ships Wall Clock, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Seiko maritime slave clock designed during the 1970s and produced till 1990s. These clocks were used on large Japanese tankers and cargo ships. It features a light blue metal...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a grey metal frame, an iron dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The pie...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Trumpeting Elephant Doorstops, c.1910s - A Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
A pair of cast metal trumpeting elephant doorstops, circa 1910s. each weighing 10 lbs and measuring 13 inches wide by 6 inches deep by 13 ½ inches...
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1910s American Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique Braise Cast Iron Flat Press Laundry Trivet, France, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
This cast iron trivet is particular Because it was created to put braises inside. This type of model represented a step forward for the laundress b...
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Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a brown bakelite frame, a plastic dial, an aluminium hands and a convex clear glass ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Large Industrial Bakelite Double Sided Factory Clock from Pragotron, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This large double-sided factory clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. The piece features a two brown bakelite frames,an aluminium dials, a clear ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Huge German TN Telenorma Brass Wall Clock
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame and brass hands made by TN Telenorma in the late 1960s. Formerly an office or factory slave clock, it is now fitted with a modern quartz movement with an AAA battery. S...
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1960s German Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Large Brown Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Chronotechna, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Chronotechna in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a brown metal frame, an iron dial,an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Grey Industrial Bakelite Double Sided Factory Clock from Pragotron, 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This factory or station double-sided factory clock was produced by Pragotron, in former Czechoslovakia, during the 1980s. The piece features a two grey bakelite clock with glass cove...
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1980s Czech Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Large Early Wooden Gents of Leicester Wall Clock, c.1920
Located in London, GB
A beautifully presented early wooden cased wall clock by Gents of Leicester. c.1920. Rich mahogany case with aged brass bezel, 18" dial and glazing. New 240v movement installed.
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1920s English Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Vintage Brown Wooden Wall Clock from Seth Thomas, 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Wall clock produced by Seth Thomas Clock Company in USA during the 1980s. It features a brown wooden veneered clockface and aluminium hands. The piece has been converted into a batte...
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1980s American Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Outstanding Large Oak Carved Eagle Grasping Shield & Three Arrows
Located in Stamford, CT
Outstanding large oak carved eagle grasping shield with three arrows in his talons; most probably by a Philadelphia carver. Found in East Boothbay, Maine at collector's home. Arrows ...
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Late 19th Century American Federal Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Mahogany and Bronze German Shepherd Bookends c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original pair of bronze plate German Shepherd bookends mounted on Mahogany bases with original felt and label. CREATOR Littco Products. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.194...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique Commercial Balance Scale by H. L. Becker in Brussels
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique commercial balance scale by H. L. Becker in Brussels is the type of precision instrument for which the company was known during the early 20th century. Note the attention to ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

“Tiny Celadon Green Jacket" by Gordon Chandler
Located in Chicago, IL
Upon discovering a weathered steel drum that had been warped to resemble the sleeve of a garment, artist Gordon Chandler was inspired to embark on a series of kimono sculptures formed from found metal scraps. With an eye to the aesthetic possibilities of this humble material, Chandler invests the reclaimed steel with sculptural fluidity and a wry sense of form. Flattened with the center portion rolled out and the sides left open, this discarded barrel takes on the look of a miniature jacket. Coated with a mint green finish, the eroded metal appears as draped fabric, folded back to form a simple collar. The sculpture is finished with the artist's initials stamped...
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2010s American Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

LARGE Antique English IRON Clock Dial Face Industrial JOYCE WHITCHURCH Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A lovely large antique painted iron clock dial signed faintly signed for the famous company J B Joyce of Whitchurch. It dates from circa 1890. As reclaimed by our buyer from a dereli...
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19th Century English Industrial Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Grey Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Chronotechna, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Chronotechna in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a grey hammer paint metal frame and back, an iron dial, an aluminium hands and a c...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Vintage Black Kappa Maritime Wall Clock, 1980s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage Kappa navy slave clock designed during the 1970s and produced till 1990s. These clocks were used on large Korean tankers and cargo ships. It features a black metal body, a me...
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Late 20th Century South Korean Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Chrome, Iron

Bronze Looking Floor Standing Sculpture. English , Early 20th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful highly sculptural found object or architectural element with an ethnographical/Industrial feel to it. Although it is ceramic ( a type of stoneware ) it has a lovely metal...
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Early 1900s English Industrial Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Cast Stone

Giant Midcentury Eiffel Tower
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
The iconic ultimate in French symbols. Fabulous blacksmith work, in old rivetted iron from the 1930s. Beautifully carried out and detailed. An expert believes it must have taken 2 months to carry out such work. The tower is assembled in 3 parts so it is easy to move. Perfect for a shopping mall...
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Mid-20th Century French Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Vintage Swiss Beige Wall Clock from Favag, 1970s
By Favag
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial wall clock produced by Favag in Switzerland during the 1970s. It features a beige iron frame, an aluminium dial and ha...
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1970s Swiss Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1970s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. The piece features a dark brown (black) bakelite frame, a black bakelite dial, an aluminum hands ...
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1970s European Industrial Vintage Decorative Objects

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

Wicker Basket Iron Wire
Located in New York, NY
A substantial and well-made iron weaved basket with a blue-gray hue, circa mid-20th century or earlier. Basket is rectangular with a weaved iron construction, two handles; likely use...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Vintage Shabby Wall Clock Bond Street London Battery Operated
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Shabby Wall Clock Bond Street London Battery Operated Diameter 23 cm (9 in). Good overall condition. Battery not included.
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1990s European Industrial Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Automaton Beam Engine Clock by Andre Guilmet
Located in Amersham, GB
A novelty mantel clock in the form of an industrial beam engine by Andre Romain Guilmet, dating from circa 1878 and numbered 196 and signed by Giulmet. The eight day movement is sur...
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1870s French Industrial Antique Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique and Vintage Decorative Objects for Sale: Find Vases, Bowls, Boxes and Clocks on 1stDibs

Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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