The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
Handcrafted English Froxfield Clock, Black Oak, Floor Standing
Located in London, GB
The Froxfield clock in Black Oak. A unique limited edition floor clock created by Comitti designer Edmund Barker using selected timbers and contemporary styling. The design is inspir...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Floor Clock
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller floor clock. Black lacquer with half round chrome trim. Wood paneled front. Chimes need adjustment does not ...
Chrome
$1,700Sale Price|38% Off
Mid-Century Modern Floor Clock Howard Miller Olivewood Case
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern olivewood case Howard Miller floor clock. Chrome base. Runs. Chimes need to be adjusted. Very good condition. Dimensions: ...
Wood
Howard Miller Curved Front Grandfather Clock (Model 610-934)
Located in Omaha, NE
A well-proportioned Howard Miller Curved Front Grandfather Clock (Model 610-934), combining classic longcase form with a clean, transitional silhouette. The case is finished in warm ...
Brass
English Handcrafted Floor Standing Froxfield Clock, Walnut
Located in London, GB
The Froxfield clock in Walnut. A unique limited edition floor clock created by Comitti designer Edmund Barker using selected timbers and contemporary styling. The design is inspired ...
Steel
$3,113Sale Price|30% Off
Pendulum clock, Italy, 1970
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Pendulum clock built in the 1970s. The story of this item is rather peculiar: Some time ago a kind-looking elderly gentleman came into our store and asked if he could look at our mer...
Steel
Contemporary Modern Sculptural Gear Clock by Clockwork Inc.
By Clockwork Inc.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish freestanding clock features a rich wood finish with unique gear face clock. Brass details and sculptural feel make this piece by Clockw...
Wood
English Handcrafted Oak Floor Standing Froxfield Clock
Located in London, GB
The Froxfield clock in natural Oak. A unique limited edition floor clock created by Comitti designer Edmund Barker using selected timbers and contemporary styling. The design is insp...
Steel
Froxfield Clock, Floor standing, Handcrafted in Elm
Located in London, GB
The Froxfield clock in Elm. A unique limited edition floor clock created by Comitti designer Edmund Barker using selected timbers and contemporary styling. The design is inspired by ...
Steel
Glass and Chrome Long Case Clock Attributed to Pace Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Stunning tower of glass with a by-pod base and mirrored clock dial, This runs on a battery movement so no need to wind .
Chrome
Modern Drawer Column and Clock in Wood, Shiro Kuramata Style, Vintage
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Shiro Kuramata style Vintage - Decoration - Clock Measures : 50x40cm H: 169cm Vintage drawer column This "modern" drawer unit will find its place in your dressing room - for storin...
Wood
Column Clock by Papier Langackerhäusl
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Column clock W255 D255 H1750 mm Standing tall and confident, our column clock elegantly refines the passing of time. With its clean lines and gently swaying pendulum, it reassures even the most anxious observer, that time will go on. Battery-operated Junghans quartz...
Parchment Paper
Shou Sugi Ban Charred Grandfather Clock from New York City Water Tower Wood
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
A sleek modern take on the grandfather clock. This piece is made from historic decommissioned NYC water tower wood. The wood is torched in the Shou Su...
Aluminum, Steel
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...
Metal
$1,250
H 14 in W 8.25 in D 14 in
Postmodern Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Olympus Table Clock "Tempo 21"
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare "Olympus" table clock by Howard Miller Clock Company. From the 1984 "Tempo 21" collection. The circular red clock face is upheld by a green pyramid base...
Aluminum
Crystal Face and Pendulum Clock Made by Ansonia Clock of New York
Located in Stamford, CT
Crystal face and pendulum clock made by Ansonia Clock of New York. Bronze case in all beveled glass surround. Height: 11.5 inches Width: 7 inches Depth: 5...
Brass
$250Sale Price|50% Off
H 13.78 in W 6.3 in D 2.76 in
Glass Pendulum Clock Takashi Kato Postmodern, 1980s Japanese Design
By Nathalie du Pasquier, Memphis Milano
Located in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Glass pendulum clock by Sessa. It can be used as both standing on the table and hanging on the wall. Takashi Kato designed a lot of clocks in the 1980s-19...
Glass, Plastic
$950Sale Price|26% Off
H 20.5 in W 12 in D 3.5 in
Giltwood Cartel Wall Clock Complete, Original Key, Enameled Face, Pendulum
Located in Miami, FL
Giltwood Cartel Wall Clock Complete Original Key, Enameled Face, Pendulum Offered for sale is, a lovely and very decorative cartel wall clock with a heavy gilt finish from Sweden or...
Metal, Brass
$3,100
H 87 in W 27 in D 14 in
Vintage Howard Miller Georgian Style Flame Mahogany Moon Dial Grandfather Clock
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century Howard Miller 610-376 Grandfather Clock, serial number 592902. Features a tall Georgian style case made from flame mahogany with quarter cut reeded columns and an ...
Brass
Iconic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
An iconic and authentic George Nelson for Howard Miller Mid-Century Modern Starburst Clock with its original stamp / maker’s mark intact. Measurements: 19.5ʺ wide, 2.5" deep and 19....
Metal
Mid Century Modern Howard MIller Jefferson Tabletop Clock Brass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century modern Howard MIller Jefferson tabletop clock. Finished in satin brass. Quartz movement. Tested and currently working without any issues. Includ...
Brass
Beautiful Antique English Grandfather Clock, Oak, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful antique English grandfather clock, oak, 19th century. English floor clock, oak with thread inlay, hand painted dial with...
Oak
$1,250
H 13.25 in W 9.5 in D 7.5 in
24K Harrison Style Grasshopper Escapement Double Pendulum Skeleton Sea Clock
Located in Danville, CA
24K Harrison Style Grasshopper Escapement Double Pendulum Skeleton Sea Clock Here we are offering a fantastic grasshopper sea clock. The clock is sitting on a black base with a prot...
Brass
$470
H 14.57 in W 14.57 in D 3.94 in
Vintage Hans Christian Andersen Pendulum Wall Clock from the 1960s
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Lund and Clausen of Copenhagen Han’s Christian Andersen pendulum wall clock from the 1960s. With the title “once upon a time” 12 of his most famous fairy tales one for each h...
Brass
$650
H 4.5 in W 4.5 in D 3 in
Mid Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Rosewood Square Desk Clock for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Troy, MI
Arthur Umanoff model 645 alarm clock for Howard Miller circa late 1960s Rosewood case with aluminum dial on a black background Plug in electric movement with black hour and minute ha...
Aluminum
1980's Post Modern Floor Clock Abstract Form Floating on Pedestal
Located in Saddle River, NJ
980s Postmodern Floor Clock Abstract Form Floating on Pedestal Add a touch of futuristic flair to your home with this unique 1980s Postmodern Floor Clock. Featuring an abstract form...
Wood
Howard Miller Burl-wood & Rosewood 8 Day Tall Case Clock
Located in Denton, TX
Stunning Burl wood with rosewood grandfather clock by Howard Miller clock company. This will run for eight days on a single wind. Nice combination of chrome and brass with exotic woo...
Brass, Chrome
Sold
H 80.25 in W 17 in D 11.75 in
Howard Miller Quinten Model 611-216 Chrome & Espresso Floor Grandfather Clock
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent Howard Miller Quinten discontinued model #611-216 chrome and espresso floor or grandfather clock with beveled glass door front, sides, and side access panel and includes all original documentation. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are no known flaws that we have detected. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th - Early 21st Century. As their saying goes… “For every personality, there’s a Howard Miller clock!” And boy, does this spectacular chrome and espresso grandfather clock have tons of personality to share! It is model #611-216 and it was discontinued by the manufacturer on April 12th, 2021. It is comprised of an espresso finish hardwood veneer, a polished stainless steel chrome door frame, and a chrome wrap-around base. Inside the clock features a gloss white round dial with raised black hour markers featuring a minute track and hands. Under the dial, decorative chrome circled starburst holds three polished chrome weighted cylindrical shells and a gorgeous chrome-finished grid circle pendulum sways below. The interior case illuminates with an energy efficient LED lamp dimmable to three settings, a stunning full mirrored back, and beautiful, beveled glass on the door front, sides, and side access panel. And the Piece De Resistance…. Is a high-precision, cable driven, Westminster chime that plays ¼, ½, and ¾ with full chime and strike upon the hour!! It has adjustable levers under each corner to provide stability and a nickel-finished capsule with an heirloom record certificate is included inside the case. This grandfather clock is simply phenomenal with its charming melodies and captivating chimes, it is sure to be a focal point in any room of your home!! It is a fabulous, functioning timepiece, with an elegance only Howard Miller can create. Howard Miller was founded in 1926 and is still family owned in it’s third generation. Starting in 1947, the Howard Miller Clock Company produced scores of modern wall clocks and table clocks designed by George Nelson Associates. At that time, Nelson was Director of Design at Herman Miller Furniture Company. They also produced Nelson's "Bubble Lighting" through the late 1970s, eventually selling the business in the early 1980s. Howard Miller Clock Company also produced other Nelson Associates products; spice cabinets, pull-down wall mounted vanities and desks, a vertical hanging vinyl strip system called "Ribbon Wall”, a complete line of fireplace tools, and other hanging lighting. One of the last series of modern clocks were the "Swing Timers", a group of at least 18 inexpensive all plastic clocks produced in the late 1960s & designed by Arthur Umanoff Associates. Umanoff also designed Plexiglas floor and wall clocks, a series of wood clocks called "Natural Classics", and "Day Timers" which were plastic wall clocks with day and dates. Nathan George Horwitt designed the "Museum Clock...
Chrome
Howard Miller Grandfather Clock
Located in New York, NY
Howard Miller Grandfather clock with a brass and glass frame. The clock has weights, a beautiful pendulum, chimes and the clock lights up as well.
Brass
Howard Miller Grandfather Clock, 1980s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A fabulous Howard Miller Grandfather Clock with a brass skeleton frame. The clock is in very good condition with a few minor dings to the floor from weights. The chimes have a beauti...
Brass
Contemporary Coastal Point Howard Miller Platinum Grandfather Clock
Located in Toledo, OH
A great contemporary grandfather clock by Howard Miller. This is the Coastal Point Model 610-898 which was designed by Chris Bergelin a...