Arts and Crafts Clocks
ARTS AND CRAFTS STYLE
Emerging in reaction to industrialization and mass production, the Arts and Crafts movement celebrated handcrafted design as a part of daily life. The history of Arts and Crafts furniture has roots in 1860s England with an emphasis on natural motifs and simple flourishes like mosaics and carvings. This work is characterized by plain construction that showcases the hand of the artisan.
The earliest American Arts and Crafts furniture dates back to the start of the 20th century. Designers working in this style in the United States initially looked to ideas put forth by The Craftsman, a magazine published by Wisconsin native Gustav Stickley, a furniture maker and founder of the Craftsman style. Stickley’s furniture was practical and largely free of ornament. His Craftsman style drew on French Art Nouveau as well as the work he encountered on his travels in England. There, the leading designers of the Arts and Crafts movement included William Morris, who revived historical techniques such as embroidery and printed fabrics in his furnishings, and Charles Voysey, whose minimal approach was in contrast to the ornamentation favored in the Victorian era.
American Arts and Crafts work would come to involve a range of influences unified by an elevation of traditional craftsmanship. The furniture was often built from sturdy woods like oak and mahogany while featuring details such as inlaid metal, tooled leather and ceramic tiles. The style in the United States was led by Stickley, whose clean-lined chairs and benches showcased the grain of the wood, and furniture maker Charles Rohlfs, who was informed by international influences like East Asian and French Art Nouveau design.
Hubs in America included several utopian communities such as Rose Valley in Pennsylvania and the Byrdcliffe Arts and Crafts Colony in New York, where craftspeople made furniture that prioritized function over any decoration. Their work would influence designers and architects including Frank Lloyd Wright, who built some of the most elegant and iconic structures in the United States and likewise embraced a thoughtful use of materials in his furniture.
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Style: Arts and Crafts
Antique Art Nouveau Ceramic Table or Mantel Clock with Bronze Flower Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and stunning majolica glazed antique clock from the European Art Nouveau era.
If you like rare Arts & Crafts antiques in general and marvelous clocks in particular then this handcrafted table clock from circa 1900-1910 could be the perfect addition to your collection / interior. When you understand how many difficult and time consuming techniques it took to create this antique work of time telling art, will you really be able to appreciate its beauty, rarity and quality. First of all, it would have taken a designer several days, if not weeks, to hand draw this design and this would take multiple sketches. Secondly, a ceramics specialist created the perfectly shaped and glazed majolica 'clock house'. This requires glazing and heating/'baking' in the keln and there too many things can go wrong. Thirdly, the aesthetically beautiful flower sculptures that you now see in gilt bronze, would first have to be sculpted out of clay or another material. From that initial sculpture a mold would have to be made and that mold would then be filled with extremely hot liquid bronze. The bronze sculpture would then have to be sanded, polished and gilt. Fourthly, in both the glazed ceramic clock house and the bronze flowers...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Bronze, Brass
Vintage Arts & Crafts Table Clock
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a vintage Arts & Crafts clock in mint condition. The clock mechanism is battery operated.
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1950s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Glass, Oak
Antique "Shop of the Crafter" Table Clock - Cir 1910 Stickley era W7530
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a "Shop of the Crafter" Antique Arts & Crafts Mantle Clock in good working order. Made in the early 1900s, the clock is in excellent condition. It's all original, including ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Oak
Arts & Crafts Period Clock Set
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
This vintage early 20th century “Arts & Crafts” three piece clock set is beautifully hand crafted with a blackened wrought iron exterior. The clock is designed with an exceptional fl...
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Arts & Crafts Liberty & Co Pewter, Copper and Blue Enamel Mantel Clock
Located in Petworth, GB
A lovely example of an Arts & Crafts polished pewter mantel clock
With copper face and stylised numerals
Blue enamel inset panel
By Liberty & Co
Circa 1900
The movement is By Le...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Copper, Enamel, Pewter
Antique "Chelsea Co." Brass Clock, Mini Size, ca. 1910
Located in Petaluma, CA
If you never heard of the Chelsea Clock Co., you have missed a big one. Maybe the best American clock ever made. Made for ships, mantels, tables, and anywhere you can find a place ...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Brass
A little Arts & Crafts copper table clock in the shape of a flower head
Located in London, GB
A little Arts and Crafts copper table clock in the shape of a flower head with hand hammered floral decoration, retaining the original sim...
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1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Copper
SUPERB Antique L&JG Stickley Grandfather Clock in Excellent Condition. Running!
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great looking grandfather clock from the early 1900s. Made by L&JG Stickley, the clock is in excellent condition with no repaired or replaced parts. It is in running condi...
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Early 1900s American Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Oak
Rare 1920s Wrought Iron Table or Desk Clock, Stamped Kriegsmaterial on the Back
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful and well working Arts & Crafts clock, stamped 'war materials'.
This German 'war time' (or interbellum) clock is another one of our recent unique finds. After WWI there was...
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron, Bronze
An Arts & Crafts Silver Plated Mantel Clock with Mottled Blue Ruskin Jewels
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts mantel clock with four Ruskin jewels and hand twisted legs united by a cross stretcher stood on shaped feet.
Recently serviced and working well.
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Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Copper
Arts & Crafts Desk Clock w. Brass Dial & Beveled Glass By Phillipp Haas & Söhne
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and fully marked Arts & Crafts clock with top quality mechanism by Phillipp Haas & Söhne, from the Black Forest in Germany.
This modest size, but highly stylish Arts & Crafts c...
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Monopusher Chrono Watch
Located in Miami, FL
Rare Monopusher watch , Arabic numbers
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1940s Swiss Vintage Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Stainless Steel
1890s Arts and Crafts Advertising Grandfather Clock and Cabinet
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a very rare and unusual Arts and Crafts advertising clock display cabinet. It reads.. Time to Use Cedarine Furniture Polish. This example is as clean and fresh as it gets and...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Wood
B G H, Attri an Arts & Crafts Brass Mantel Clock with Stylised Floral Chasing
Located in London, GB
Birmingham guild of handicraft, attributed.
An Arts and Crafts hand made brass mantel clock, with ball finial, stylised floral hand chased decoration and hand riveted construction ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Brass
An Arts and Crafts hand formed copper and turquoise blue enamel wall clock
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts hand-formed copper and turquoise blue enamel wall clock that is designed to hang on the angle. Finely detailed sunrise amongst trees in the centre.
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Copper
Antique Onyx and Gilt Bronze & Brass Mantel or Table Clock w. Enameled Dial Face
Located in Lisse, NL
Great colors & wonderful design antique clock from the early 1900s.
Just from looking at the stunning design, multiple quality materials and amazing details one can see that this remarkable antique clock could only have been hand-crafted by a skilled French maker. Looking at this beautiful antique...
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Early 20th Century French Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Metal, Brass, Enamel, Gold Leaf
Benedict Studios Arts & Crafts Bronze Mantel Clock, Circa 1910
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period bronze mantel clock with an emblems of classical Greek figures
By Benedict Studios (signed to the underside)
USA, Ci...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Rare Arts & Crafts Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak Mantel Pendulum Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, great condition Dutch Arts & Crafts mantle / table / desk clock.
To have found this stunning and wonderful design, Dutch Arts & Crafts table clock was a treat, b...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Arts and Crafts Nutwood Mantel or Table Clock with an Embossed Brass Dial Face
Located in Lisse, NL
Practical size and beautiful design Arts and Crafts mantel clock.
This extremely stylish and practical size Arts and Crafts table clock is yet another one of our recent great find...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Brass, Metal
Shreve & Co. Arts & Crafts Style Table Clock, circa 1915
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Arts and Crafts Desk Clock
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 8 Day
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered with Blued Steel Luminous Hands
DIMENSIONS: 4 Inches X 4 ...
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1920s Swiss Vintage Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Metal
Rare Amsterdam School Geometrical Design Oak & Coromandel & Glass Wall Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Early 20th century, great condition Dutch Arts & Crafts wall clock with original beveled and convex glass windows.
Over the years we have sold a few dozen Arts & Crafts table clocks...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Brass
19th-Century Wall Clock in Dark Brown Wooden Case
Located in Opole, PL
19th-Century Wall Clock in Dark Brown Wooden Case
We present you this big wall clock from the late 19th century in a wooden case.
The item is in parti...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Wood
Liberty & Co Tudric Pewter Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Liberty & Co Tudric Pewter Mantel Clock
Liberty & Co Tudric mantel clock from a design by Archibald Knox, low arched English pewter case with foliate d...
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1910s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Pewter
Arts and Crafts Hammered Copper Mantel Clock
By British United Clock Company
Located in Norwich, GB
Arts and Crafts Copper Mantel Clock
A most unusual Arts and Crafts mantel clock in an outswept hammered copper case with lions head ring side carrying handles and surmounted by a coiled serpent, resting on four brass lions claw...
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1920s English Vintage Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Copper
Arts & Crafts Oak Cased Mantel Clock with Copper Dial
Located in Norwich, GB
Arts & Crafts oak cased mantel clock. Two columns with brass capitals support either side of the dial with brass inlay decoration to the front panel.
Copper dial...
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1880s German Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Copper
Glasgow School Patinated Brass Clock with Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Square Details
Located in London, GB
An Arts and Crafts Glasgow School Patinated Brass Clock with Mother-Of-Pearl Inlaid Square Details and whiplash handles to the sides.
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Metal
Liberty & Co C F A Voysey style Arts & Crafts oak mantle clock with floral inlay
Located in London, GB
Liberty and Co. London. An Arts and Crafts oak mantle clock with floral inlay. The dome top and architectural style of the design of this clock point ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Oak
Antique Oak Case Clock /European
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A well made Clock with Wooden case and Inlaid shell design. Has an 8 day movement and chimes. Dial is enameled and Brass ring. Pendulum is inside. No maker marks found. Did not take ...
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1920s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Oak
Arts and Crafts Oak Cased Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Arts and Crafts oak cased mantel clock. Two columns with brass capitals support either side of the dial with brass inlay decoration to the front panel.
Copper dial with Arabic nu...
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1880s Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Oak
Dutch Arts & Crafts Wooden Mantle or Desk Clock w. Stunning Brass Dial Face 1915
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautiful design and perfectly running Arts & Crafts table pendulum clock.
If you are looking for a great shape and excellent condition clock t...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Brass
Copper Arts & Crafts French Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Copper arts and crafts mantel clock Arts and Crafts mantel clock housed in a copper case with domed outswept top with beaded decoration resting on a beaded plinth with four copper ba...
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1910s French Vintage Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Copper
Antique Arts and Crafts Hunting Clock with Bronze Dog and Bird Sculptures
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and stunning, top quality handcrafted antique wall clock.
This one of a kind hunting clock reveils the quality (both in design and details) that t...
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Iron, Brass
"Carpe Diem, " Jugendstil Sculpture w/ Clock, Nude Adam & Eve Theme, 34 inches
By R. Schmotz-Metzner 1
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extremely rare and beautifully sculpted and executed, this monumental terracotta clock depicting a nude Adam and Eve exchanging the fateful apple, is finished in a green-black glaze ...
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Early 1900s German Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Terracotta
Arts & Crafts Copper Mantel Clock, circa 1900
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional Arts & Crafts copper mantel clock standing on two rectangular shaped feet with an arched body with an embossed dial and silvered Arabic numerals flanked with ribbons a...
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Early 1900s Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Copper
John Pearson Style of, an Arts & Crafts Copper Wall Clock with Repousse Flowers
By John Pearson
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts copper chiming wall clock in the style of John Pearson with hand formed stylised floral repousse work to the face depicting a large f...
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Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Copper
Arts & Crafts/Secessionist Clock with Female Figures by Roman Bronze Works
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extremely rare if not unique, this extraordinary timepiece may be the only sculpture-cum-clock ever cast by the Roman Bronze Works, America's premier bron...
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1910s American Vintage Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Arts & Crafts Liberty Pewter Clock by David Veasey, 1903
By David Veasey
Located in Pymble, NSW
A David Veasey designed clock of "The Tree of Life" made by Liberty & Co London in their "Tudric" range, pewter, circa 1903.
A very large clock with a beautiful green/blue enamel di...
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Early 1900s British Antique Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Enamel, Pewter
Vintage Self Winding Clock Co Large Square Case Shelf Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage self winding clock co large 24" square case shelf clock. Item features 1 glass swing door, no key, but unlocked. Circa Early to mid 20th Century. M...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood
Arts And Crafts clocks for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original clocks, popular names associated with this style include Burmantofts Pottery, Charles & George Asprey, David Veasey, and Liberty & Co.. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $550 and tops out at $18,500 while the average work can sell for $2,891.