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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Mid-Century Space Age German Alarm Clock from Europa, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Space Age German Alarm Clock from Europa, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Add...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Iron and Brass Zodiac Wall Clock by Diehl Electric, 1960s
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
1980s Cartier Art Deco Style Alarm Clock 24K Gold Plated. Made in Swiss
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Cartier in art deco style alarm clock pendulette. Made in Swiss. It's in 24K gold plated , black enamel metal and white enamel dial with roman numbers. Manual charge ...
Category
1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Gold Plate
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
$1,778 Sale Price
40% Off
1970s Rattan Wall Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfectly designed mid-century modern wall clock by Arthur Umanoff for George Nelson Associates for the powerhouse clock maker Howard Miller, likely from the 1970s. A model 517, i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency brass walnut Table Clock by Kienzle, Germany
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table clock
Origin:
Germany
Producer:
Kienzle, Germany
Age:
1960s
This original vintage table clock was produced in the 1960s by the prem...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Wall Clock Leather Brass, 1960s
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A wall clock made of leather and brass manufactured in midcentury, circa 1960.
The clock hangs with golden toned cords on a brass knob.
A removable key is used for winding the move...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass
Sinclair Harding Three Train Mantel Clock
Located in Mexico City, MX
This magnificent chiming Skeleton Clock is the result of months of painstaking hand work. Each plate is individually cut out of solid brass, edge filed, papered smooth, burnished and...
Category
Early 2000s English Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass
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
Travel Alarm Clock by Junghans, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Travel alarm clock by Junghans, circa 1960s
Original condition
Brass with green faux leather cover
Still working
Measures: Open height 8cm, wide 7cm, deep 8cm
Closed height 3cm,...
Category
1960s German Vintage 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
French Mid-century Stainless Steel Table Clock, 1970
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Striking mid-century table clock, France, circa 1970. This elegant brushed stainless steel table clock embodies the chic Parisian avant-garde design. The clock’s sleek, minimalist de...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Vintage travel alarm clock by Schatz, 7 Jewel, Germany, 1970s
By Schatz
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Vintage travel alarm clock by Schatz made in Germany in the 1970s.
The manual winding movement. The lid folds, allowing the alarm clock to be held open and upright.
Dimensions:
Wid...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal
Kienzle Mid Century Space Age Modern Metal Battery Wall Clock Germany 1960s
Located in Miami, FL
This Kienzel wall clock with a Space Modern design was produced in the early 1960s. Its black thin metal body with the hour numbers in gold paint has one of the iconic shapes of t...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal
Iconic Wall Clock Junghans Uhren, Hard to Find Marmolada Design Max Bill
Located in Bochum, NRW
Important modernist glazed ceramic kitchen clock designed by Max Bill for Junghans, Germany 1956, featuring a 60-minute timer, a mechanical 8-day movement, a yellow-and-white ceramic...
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass
$1,506 Sale Price
33% Off
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century, Bakelite, Chess Clock Timer from Chronotechna, 1950 's
Located in Vienna, Austria
This Chess Clock Timer was produced in the 1950's by Cronotechna
in Šternberk, Czechoslovakia. The housing is made Bakelite and is in very good condition. The clock has been tested ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Bakelite
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
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 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
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Stone, Marble, Brass, Metal
Large Bakelite Industrial, Train Station Wall Clock
Located in Vienna, AT
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 scr...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Bakelite, Glass
Kienzle GMT World Clock Brass Table or Desk Clock, Art Deco Vibe, 1960s, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
A world time clock by the famous German watch- and clock maker Kienzle.
This table or desk clock has a slick, ''timeless'' approach, a masterpiece of mid-century design really.
Attributed to the master of mid-century design Heinrich Müller, who did most designs for Kienzle clocks.
Made in the 60s, this table clock comes in an a brushed gold matte shimmering finish.
The clock stands slanted and the glass is domed.
Chrono quartz...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass
United Brass Spindles Sunburst Atomic Clock, 1960s
By United Clock Corp
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The vintage starburst wall clock features radii of brass rods, radiating outwards from the round central face and ending with alternating walnut tips and brass rings. It's equipped ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Vintage Imhof for Saks Fifth Avenue Circular Brass Desk Clock Switzerland, 1960s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stately, two-handed, Swiss 15 jewel, 8 day winding desk clock manufactured by Imhof for Saks Fifth Avenue- early 1960s.
Polished brass, splayed cir...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass
$1,540 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Modern German Hermle Black Forest Acrylic Grandfather Clock
By Black Forest
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern German Hermle Black Forest Acrylic Cased 3 Chime Tubular Movement Grandfather Clock
Decorate your modern living room or office space wit...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal
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
$355 Sale Price
20% Off
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
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
Travel Alarm Clock from "Emes", Germany, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Travel alarm clock from "Emes", Germany, circa 1960s
Original condition.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
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
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
Bronze and Agate Table Clock Attributed to Jacques Duval Brasseur or Boeltz
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Bronze and agate table clock attributed to Jacques Duval Brasseur or Claude Victor Boeltz.
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Amethyst, Bronze
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
$600 Sale Price
25% Off
"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...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Brass, Stainless Steel
Jaeger LeCoultre, Atmos Clock, Vendome from 1978
Located in Greven, DE
Jaeger LeCoultre - Atmos Clock with Box and Papers
Switzerland
Brass gold plated
Year of manufacture 1978
Dimensions: H x W x D: 24 x 21 x 16 cm.
Description:
Atmos Vendome calibre 526 with gold-plated base and fluted columns.
White dial with Roman hours and Arabic minutes. Breguet hands.
The Atmos Vendome was produced in several variations. With a gilded base or also with a marble base. The first Vendome appeared in 1962.
The model offered here was manufactured by Jaeger LeCoultre under ref. number 5834 from 1973 to 1985.
Serial number: 494564
Year of manufacture: 1978.
Especially collectible with the original shipping box and papers. This timepiece was sold on 06.04.1979 at the Christ jewelry...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass
Rare Mosaic Tile Wall Clock in Walnut by George Nelson & Assoc circa 1950s
Located in Troy, MI
Rare George Nelson And Associates Mosaic Tile Wall Clock
Designed by Irving Harper for George Nelson and Associates and produced by Howard Miller
Model 2232
1957
Walnut frame with...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Walnut, Glass
Rare Mid Century Modern George Nelson Orange Ball Clock Model 4755
Located in Plainview, NY
An original George Nelson ( 1908- 1986) Mid Century Modern Ball Clock model 4755. This iconic clock features a distinctive and modern design with a mid-century aesthetic. The centr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal
$2,240 Sale Price
20% Off
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
with glass and lighting
The frame is metal aluminun with glass -
diameter - face 28.34"/72 cm
Completely restored and in p...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Aluminum
Pedro Friedeberg Egyptian Cat Clock
Located in NYC, NY
A very unusual table clock designed by Pedro Friedeberg featuring a wooden black Egyptian cat with the clock on its torso. The clock is also made of wood,...
Category
1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Wood
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
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,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin
Rare Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Walnut Wall Clock
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a rare and very graphic wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller during the reign of George Nelson. Made of oiled walnut with white hour indicators and hands, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal
Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller Model 557 Serviced Meridian Wall Clock
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A sculptural marvel from the Meridian line, this Howard Miller Model 557 wall clock was designed by Arthur Umanoff in the 1970s. Its form—coffin-shaped and hand-crafted in warm walnu...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Superb Midcentury Studio Craft Floor Clock
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Amazing floor clock executed in black walnut gloriously hand carved to perfection. A stunning showpiece and fine example of Studio Craft Modern.
Clock is wind-up and functions well when documented. Can be swapped for battery powered mechanism however the current movement is high quality.
Local...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Howard Miller World Time Mid Century Modern Walnut Frame Wall Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Howard Miller World Time Mid Century Modern Walnut Frame Wall Clock in Working Condition. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 19" H x 25.5" W x 4" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Walnut
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
$637 Sale Price / set
22% Off
Handmade Murano Clear Studio Art Glass Hourglass in the Style of Venini
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This exquisite handmade hourglass showcases the timeless elegance of Murano studio art glass, crafted with crystal-clear precision. The sleek, minimalist design features two perfectl...
Category
1980s 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
Vintage Smoked Lucite Vision Pendulum Wall Clock by Seth Thomas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid-century modern smoked lucite wall clock by Seth Thomas, likely from the 1970s. The clock has a brass face and pendulum, black and red hands, and black numbers.
In good vintag...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal
Wall Clock " Atlanta ", Germany, around 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Wall clock " Atlanta " germany, around 1960s
Original condition of the case
Battery operated, not mechanical.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass
Midcentury 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
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...
Category
1970s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Brass
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Wall Clock by Telenorma TN in Brass and Acryl, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning wall clock made of brass, metal and acrylic.
One of the most beautiful models I have seen to date.
An eye catcher par excellence.
Made in Germany.
Electric, battery operated clock.
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
Mid-century desgin wall clock by Tófej
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Mid-century desgin wall clock by Tófej in excellent condition.
Category
1970s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Wall Clock Made In Walnut By Junghans From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique wall clock from the 1920s, manufactured by Junghans in walnut.
Dimensions: H:75cm W:40cm D:19cm
Category
1920s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by Dugena 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.
Electr...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
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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