Mid-Century Modern Clocks
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Original 1950s Sunburst wall clock by Atlanta made of brass and battery operated
Located in München, DE
Wonderful original 1950s Sunburst brass wall clock by Atlanta. Made in Germany.
Very nice elaborate Mid Century design. Battery operated with Junghans clockwork mechanism.
Dial witho...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass
Swiza 8 Day Rare Gilt Sphere Clock with Smoked Lucite Base, Box and Guarantee
By Swiza
Located in Roma, IT
In 1975, the prestigious Swiss watch company Swiza chose this watch as the solitary protagonist of its magazine advertising campaign. You can see why. Modern and very unique, it features a nicely weighty gilt ball clock, an 8 day power with an alarm, that sits cradled on a very modern lucite base. The clock can stand without the lucite base, although you probably won't want to separate this duo.
The sphere clock...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Mid-Century Krups Wall Clock 1970s Dusky Blue & Chrome Domed, Germany
By Krups
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolutely fantastic colours & design by the star of German mid- and late century design, KRUPS.
Made in the late 60s, early 70s.
Here a glossy dusky blue, almost charcoal colour, wi...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Plastic
Brutalist Wall / Table Clock by Franco Bastianelli for Studio Cellini, Italy, 60
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Enamelled brutalist copper clock by Franco Bastianelli for Studio Cellini, Laurana Rame D'Arte in Pesaro, Italy 1960s.
Handcrafted on a copper base, enameled on fire with striking colors.
The clock is working and in very good vintage condition.
The back has a double hook to hang it on the wall or become a table clock...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Copper, Enamel
Max Bill Design Years '60 for Junghans Wall Clock Ato-Mat
By Max Bill
Located in Biella, IT
Max Bill design years '60 for Junghans wall clock ato-mat first edit with electro/mechanical movement
the clock is in ceramic metal and plastic, in good condition and very rare.....
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Walnut Arthur Umanoff Meridian Pendulum Wall Clock for Howard Miller
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Meridian wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller in walnut, circa 1970s. This piece features a coffin shaped wood case and an inset orange backdrop accented with a brass...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Travel Alarm Clock "Europa", 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Travel alarm clock "Europa", 1950s
Excellent original condition
Hart cover
Still working
Seven jewels.
Measures: Closed H 2 cm, W 8 cm, D 7 cm
Open ...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Mid Century Atlanta wall clock battery operated and made of brass
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, original, unique, round Mid-Century Modern Atlanta wall clock. Made in Germany.
Very beautiful, elaborate Mid-Century design. Made entirely of brass.
The hook is screwed t...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass
Round Modernist Blue Mosaic Wall Clock "Europa, " Germany, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A mid-century round wall clock featuring a brass frame, elegant brass hands and indices, and a stylish blue mosaic clock face. Manufactured in the 1950s by Europa, Germany, this cloc...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass, Metal
Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos Watch
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos Watch
Atmos VI
Table clock It works correctly. perpetual motion
It has caliber 528 (1958-1968)
The dial is square
Materia...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1960s Lucite and Gilt Brass Sphere/Ball Paperweight Clock by Swiss Arthur Imhof
By Arthur Imhof
Located in North Miami, FL
1960s Mid-Century Modern lucite and gilt brass sphere/ball paperweight clock with 15 jewel wind-up movement by swiss clockmaker Arthur Imhof
By: Arthur Imhof
Material: brass, copper...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
Mid 20th Century Zodiac Wall Clock in Black Metal & Brass made in Germany, 60s
Located in Roma, IT
We offer for sale a vintage wall clock that has a magical aura, made in East Germany, as attested by the GDR sign printed on the mechanism, proposes and combines the theme of the hor...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid-Century Modern Space Age Kinetic Desk Clock by Yachiyo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bringing a touch of Space Age design flair to your space, this mid century clock features a kinetic sphere design, with the clock's hands rotati...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal
Large Kundo GMT World Time Zone Brass Table Clock, Kieninger & Obergfell, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
An impressive and large Mid-Century Modernist brass desk or table clock with a 9“ diameter world map clocks face and world time zones. Executed in the 1960s by Kieninger & Obergfell ...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass
Hourglass Murano Clear Ribbed Studio Art Glass Objects Venini Style
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
An optical blown art glass hourglass with a ribbed surface by unknown artist.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock #4766
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice vintage mid century modern George Nelson for Howard Miller 4766 Clock in working condition. The clock has an alarm function that is working as well. The clock bears a Treadway...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Rosewood Square Desk Clock for Howard Miller
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...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass walnut Wall Clock by Kienzle, Germany 1950s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
wall clock
Origin:
Germany
Producer:
KIENZLE, Germany (marked on the wood)
Age:
1950s
Description:
This original vintage wall clock was produced in the 1950s ...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Brass Barometer by Barigo Germany, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish pocket watch shaped barometer in a solid brass outer case, silver dial, concave glass front and a showcase mechanical movement. Designed in Germany during the 1960'erne. Th...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass
$190 Sale Price
35% Off
1970s Astonishing Pendulum Clock by Omodomo in Crystal. Made in Italy
Located in Milano, IT
1970s Astonishing pendulum clock by Omodomo in crystal. Made in Italy. It's in excellent condition and it works perfectly with battery (quartz mechanism)
Dimension:
7,87" x 3,14" x 1...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Crystal
$472 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Brass Kundo German World Globe Desk or Table Clock
By Kundo
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This clock was made by the well known Kundo clock company of Germany and dates to approximately 1970 and done in a Mid-Century Modern style. This World globe clock...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960s Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos Brass Atmos Clock
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1960's Swiss Atmos mechanism clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre. Serial number 134555. The squared dial with white face has prisms and numbers 3, 6, 9 and 12. The hands are sword-shaped. Th...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Foldable Leather Travel Alarm Clock by LeCoultre for Hermès, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century foldable leather travel alarm clock by swiss Jaeger-LeCoultre for the luxury design house Hermès Paris, France
By: Hermès ...
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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal
Brillie Vintage French Station Railway Clock Factory Industrial Paris France
By Brillie
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Vintage French station - Railway - Factory Brillie clock.
The frame is metal with glass - The faces are painted.
Measures: Diameter 20.47 inch
Original vintage conditon.
...
Category
1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
1970, Henning Koppel, Original Early Clock and Weather Station for Georg Jensen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Aluminum
$636 Sale Price / set
22% Off
Travel alarm clock "JMS", germany around 1950s
Located in Wien, AT
Travel alarm clock "JMS", germany around 1950s
Original condition
Brass with red faux leather cover
Still working
Measures: Open height 8cm, wide 7,5cm, deep 8cm
Closed height 3cm, ...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
"Static" Lorenz Desk Clock with Original Box by Richard Sapper, circa 1960
Located in Skokie, IL
Richard Sapper classic "Static" Lorenz desk clock with original box, Germany circa 1960
Designed by Richard Sapper and winner of the 1960 Compasso D'Oro Award, this table clock is the original vintage edition...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Brass, Stainless Steel
$740 Sale Price
22% Off
Mid-Century Modern Atomic Abstract Chrome Starburst Memphis Sculptural Clock
Located in Dayton, OH
Freestanding chrome Metal Art sculpture clock.
It features a dimensional starburst style with bright and bold graphic metal numbers in blue and white. I...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$560 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid Century Modern TEAK Brass Weight Drive Chiming Floor Clock, 1960’s, Denmark
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern Floor Clock featuring a solid teak case with minimalist brass accents and a sculptural open frame design. The clock showcases a clean square teak face with inset b...
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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Teak
Circa 1970 German Ship's Wheel Clock & Barometer Set by A. Schatz & Sohne
By Schatz
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1970 ship's wheel clock & barometer set by August Schatz & Sohne, Germany. Royal Mariner clock is running; strikes hours & 1/2 hour; 8-day movement. ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Table Clock Dugena, Switzerland
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Very heavy solid brass table clock
Origin:
Switzerland and Germany
Producer:
Dugena Electric
Age:
1960s
This original vintage table clock was produced in the...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
1940s Art Deco Telechron Electric Clock GE
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Electric Clock Telechron General Electric 7H209
Maker label
4.25 h x 4 w x 2.25 d
Electric. Non-Working condition.
Preowned unrestored.
Refer to images
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Design Midcentury Brass Pendulum Wall Clock, Great Condition 1960s
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and top condition wall clock.
Over the years we have come across many weight-driven wall clocks, but only a handful had that unmistakable presence that makes you stop and lo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Simplex Round Electric Wall Clock
By Simplex
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Simplex round wall clock. Made in the USA. Mid Century period. Electric work. Tested and currently working. Very quiet.
Clean streamline design in aluminum ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Robert Wuersch Enameled Copper Faced Electric Clock With A Walnut Body
By Robert Wuersch Associates
Located in Doraville, GA
DESCRIPTION
An electric clock with an enamel on copper face and a walnut body. The clock was produced by Robert F. Wuersch’s company, Wuersch Clocks Manufacturing Company in Fall Ri...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Enamel
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by Meister Anker in Brass, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning sunburst wall clock made of brass, metal and glass.
One of the most beautiful models I have seen to date.
An eye catcher par excellence.
Made in Germany.
Electric, batt...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos III Mid Century Swiss Clock Caliber 526
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
This is a remarkable Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos III clock from the 1960s, a true icon of Swiss horology. Powered by the famous caliber 526, this mid-century piece carries an approximate ...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal
Space Age Sunburst Wall Clock by Kienzle Automatic in Aluminium, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning sunburst wall clock made of aluminium and metal.
One of the most beautiful models I have seen to date.
An eye catcher par excellence.
Made in Germany.
Electric, battery operated...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid-Century Krups Wall Clock 1970s Orange Chron-Color 605, Domed, Germany
By Krups
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolutely fantastic colours & design by the star of German mid- and late century design, KRUPS.
Made in the late 60s, early 70s.
Here a juicy bright orange wall clock, with white (y...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Plastic
Organic Scandinavian Modern Mid-Century Wall Clock, Teak & Brass, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian-style wall clock from the 1950s. The clock impresses with its clean, organic design featuring elegantly curved and gently domed lines. The...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by CONDOR, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning wall clock made of Iron & brass.
An eye catcher par excellence.
Made in Germany.
We have tested it and it works.
Electric, battery operated clock.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
MIdcentury Glass Wall Clock Kienzle Design, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Glass
$398 Sale Price
20% Off
Jaeger-LeCoultre Marina Timepiece.
Located in Amersham, GB
A rare inline skeleton timepiece by Jaeger-LeCoultre, with a gilded 16 jewel ‘baguette’ eight day movement. The case is made of Lucite a crystal clear type of acrylic that has been h...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Mid Century George Nelson For Vitra Multicolored Analog Petal Clock
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A playful yet refined example of mid-century modern design, this George Nelson Four-Petal Wall Clock for Vitra features a striking arrangement of bold, oversized petals in green, ora...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal
Mid-20th Century Luxor Swiss 8-Day Movement Bronze Table Clock with Marine Motif
By Luxor
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th Century Modern Luxor Swiss 8-day movement bronze table clock with marine motif
By: Luxor
Material: bronze, copper, metal, glass, crystal
Technique: cast, molded, metalwork,...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
Gustavsberg Red Enameled Table Clock By Britt-Louise Sundell
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceramic clock with a battery movement. Designed by Britt-Louise Sundell and manufactured by Gustavsber in the 1970s in Sweden.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass
Italian Red Coral Clock
Located in New York, NY
Italian red coral clock. Vintage forties coral enamel glazed clock with shaped border and brass roman numeral face with key for winding. Happily tick...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock
Located in Amersham, GB
A stylish Jaeger-LeCoultre skeleton timepiece with a gilded 16 jewel inline or ‘baguette’ movement suspended behind convex glass. The bezel is of gilded brass with a white enamel sur...
Category
1990s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Jaeger LeCoultre desk clock
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Jaeger LeCoultre desk clock
1952 model (very rare) 8-day winding
Mid-century style
Swiss origin circa 1950
Perfectly working
Some wear on the patina due to use
Jaeger-LeCoultre is a ...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal
Shohei Mihara Paradise Table Color Plastic Alarm Clock for Wakita, circa 1980
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Tabletop Plastic Color Memphis Style Alarm Clock, model 'Paradise', designed by Shohei MIhara.
Manufactured by Wakita Super Present Japan in Japan, circa 1980.
In original cond...
Category
1980s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by Meister Anker in Brass, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning sunburst wall clock made of brass, metal and glass.
One of the most beautiful models I have seen to date.
An eye catcher par excellence.
Made in Germany.
Electric, batt...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Beautiful Mid Century Kienzle brass wall clock with original battery drive
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, very classy Mid Century Modern Kienzle wall clock made of brass.
Made in Germany. Very nice, rare Mid Century design.
Battery operated with original electromechanical mech...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass
Jaeger Lecoultre, Atmos Clock from 1967 with Original Box
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos clock
Switzerland
Brass gold plated
Year of manufacture 1967
Dimensions: H x W x D: 22 x 17 x 11 cm
Description:
Atmos VII in gold-plated brass case with black lacquered sides and matt gold brushed dial.
Instead of numbers, we see two double lines for 3, 6, 9 and 12 and single lines for the remaining hours. There is a raised logo below the 12, and the words "JAEGER LECOULTRE" and "ATMOS" above and below the hands. A stamped "Swiss Made" logo is located above the dragonfly.
Serial number: 252201, year of manufacture 1967.
This clock is based on the calibre 528/1 movement and was listed by Jaeger LeCoultre under ref. number 5900. The model was only built from 1967-1970 and is rare to find in the trade today due to its small number of pieces.
The original transport box, the so-called "tabernacle", makes this clock doubly interesting.
Instead of the usually used levelling screws, which are operated from inside the case, the Atmos VII has a wheel each on the left and right outside of the base for levelling.
Condition:
The movement runs absolutely reliable and accurate. The condition of the case is also very nice. The gilding is well preserved. There are minimal traces of cleaning on the dial, barely visible to the naked eye. There are also some rusted screws on the underside of the clock, which is not visible in use.
The photos are not "embellished", the case condition is as shown in the photos.
Points to know:
Although Leonardo da Vinci was already able to prove that the production of a perpetual motion machine is physically impossible, it has been tried again...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass
Unusual Enamel Wall Clock Ca' 1960's
By Robert Wuersch Associates
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming wall clock in enamel on copper, ca' 1960's. Probably by Robert Wuersch, Falls River, Mass. Battery operated.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Enamel
Roger Capron Wall Mounted Ceramic Clock, circa 1960
By Roger Capron
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Roger Capron wall mounted ceramic clock, circa 1960.
By Roger Capron, signed. (France).
In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful pa...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Ceramic
Thomas Mercer Chronometer Carriage Timepiece
By Thomas Mercer
Located in Amersham, GB
An English gilt brass chronometer carriage timepiece with original travelling case, key and bill of sale. The grained gilt tapering case has a folding handle with bevelled glass panel to the top, bevelled glass panels to the sides and a solid rear plate with hand setting function and start/stop lever, signed Thomas Mercer and numbered 1184, dating from 1974
The silvered dial signed Thomas Mercer, with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and a state of wind indicator. Blued steel hands. The substantial eight day chain fusee movement with maintaining power, Earnshaw type detent escapement with a free-sprung palladium helical balance spring and heavy bimetallic balance. The original black leather tooled travelling case with lift out front cover is lined in blue velvet and the original safety winding key is stored in the top.
Thomas Mercer was founded in 1858, and became one of the greatest chronometer makers of the 19th and 20th centuries. Ernest Shakleton used a Mercer chronometer on the 1914 Imperial Trans-Antartic Expedition, after the Endurance became trapped and destroyed in the pack ice, he heroically journeyed in a whaleboat, the James Caird, to South Georgia to get help for his stranded compatriots. He navigated with a Thomas Mercer chronometer...
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1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass
Schatz Ships Bell Quartz Clock in polished Brass
By Schatz
Located in Bochum, NRW
Encased in polished brass, this Schatz Ship's Bell Clock whispers the ocean's timeless song. Designed in Germany, its dial - a canvas of white - bears Roman numerals like ancient mar...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Crescent Moon Shaped Crystal Clock by Daum
By Daum
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking crescent moon shaped, crystal mantel clock by Daum. This rare Mid-Century piece is in excellent working condition and makes an elegant statement in any room.
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Crystal
$775 Sale Price
20% Off
Modernist Table / Desk Clock by Junghans, Germany, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Simple and elegant design with brass detailing. Designed and manufactured by Junghans during the 1970s. The Quartz movement is operated by a single AA battery. The cabinet/body is ma...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Concrete, Brass
$356 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Bakelite Factory Industrial, Train Station Wall Clock
Located in Vienna, AT
5 pcs of bakelite industrial wall clock from about 1940's, 1950's.
Diameter 49 cm and a depth of 10,5 cm.
The clock is in perfect condition, no major scratches, no glass scratched....
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
Mid-century Modern clocks for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, 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, wall decorations, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original clocks, popular names associated with this style include Howard Miller, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Junghans Uhren GmbH, and George Nelson. 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 $110 and tops out at $28,500 while the average work can sell for $1,007.
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