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Table Clocks and Desk Clocks For Sale
Louis XV Antique Boulle Clock Set Black Wood and Gild Bronze 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Amazing historicism clock ensemble in the style of Louis XV (late Baroque) with gorgeous architecture. This is a fine example of custom bronze work that is available on the antique market. Made in the second half of the 19th century, clock movement by Frédéric Japy (marked on cased), hand chased and gilt bronze décor of quality. Complete with 2 five-light candelabra, pendulum and key the clock itself stands on the included wooden base. Running and strikes on spring. Antique wooden clocks...
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Late 19th Century Baroque Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Bronze

Blue Number Clock with Crystal Sanded with Led Diodes Inside
Located in Paris, FR
Clock with blue number in crystal made with pure crystal glass sanded paste with led diodes inside. With color change system. With number indicated in crystal ring with led diodes. Base in polished stainless steel mirror...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Crystal, Stainless Steel

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...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Vintage art deco blue glass table clock
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Art Deco Cobalt Blue Table Clock English Moderne Circa 1930's
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Glass

Font Clock G100 Small by Established & Sons Sebastian Wrong
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An instant design icon, Sebastian Wrong’s Font Clock features an ever-changing display that uses twelve different type faces and a flip mechanism in a desig...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Plastic

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...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Brass

jaeger alarm clock
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
jaeger alarm clock Model: filigree recital Origin Switzerland Circa 1960 desk clock Golden bronze material 8 days of rope 17 jewel Perfect functioning and...
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1960s Swiss Neoclassical Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Paul Dupré-Lafon, Hermès Desk Clock, c.1935
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Vintage Hermes Brown Leather Desk/Table Clock, 1930s This is a beautiful Art Deco style table/desk clock. Original leather with gold brass details. hand-stitched by Hermès echappeme...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Tiffany & Co. by Concord Sterling Silver Art Deco Hand Hammered 8 Day Clock 1930
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Concord for Tiffany & Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Hand Hammered / Art Deco 8 Day Travel Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver CIRCA ...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Sterling Silver

1980s Postmodern Table Clock attr. to Shohei Mihara for Wakita
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a chrome frame, black and white face, and geometric hands in green, red, and yellow, this amazing 1980s desk clock has all of the hallmarks of great 1980s Memphis-inspired postm...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome

Large 19th Century French Bronze Figural Chariot Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Large 19th century French bronze figural chariot clock with 5 inches porcelain dial and fancy pierced gilt hands with brass spring driven movement. The c...
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1840s French Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

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.
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1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Antique French Egyptian Revival Clock
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Antique French Egyptian Revival Clock. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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19th Century French Egyptian Revival Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Quality Antique Desk Clock & Barometer Set
Located in Ipswich, GB
This is a quality antique desk clock and barometer set having a quality oak case with ornate brass mounts. The two faces divided by a thermometer. 8...
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Early 20th Century Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Biedermeier Chimney Clock with Inlays, circa 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
Rosewood with tendril and thread inserts. Rectangular base with four columns and the clock hung under the architrave. Dial Email. Gold-plated brass bezel and decorated gold compensat...
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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Beech

A Large Ormolu and Chased Cartel Clock in the Louis XV Style, 19th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A large ormolu and chased cartel clock in the Louis XV style, 19th century. A 19th century ormolu cartel clock in the Louis XV style, decorated with a musical cherub with a lyre. H:...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Atmos by Jaeger Le Coultre Classic Model Plated in Rose Gold
Located in Milano, MI
Atmos table clock by Jaeger Le Coultre, Rose Gold plated Classic model. Ø cm 16 Ø cm 23,5 h cm 20 The Atmos is a perpetual motion clock, the f...
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1940s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Gold Plate

Antique Russian vermeil and enamel table clock
Located in London, GB
Antique Russian vermeil and enamel table clock Russian, early 20th Century Clock: Height 8cm, width 6cm, depth 7cm Case: Height 4cm, width 8.5cm, depth 11cm This exquisite Russian t...
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Early 20th Century Russian Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Enamel, Silver

Antique French Empire bronze and marble watch holder - 19th century
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Antique French Empire watch holder, early 19th century circa 1820. The watch holder allows conversion of an open faced pocket watch in to a desk cl...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Siena Marble, Bronze

Automaton Clock And Music Box House
Located in New Orleans, LA
This artful and unique automaton clock and music box house proudly bears the signature of Geneva, a hallmark of unparalleled horological excellence. For generations, Geneva has seamlessly merged traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, setting the standard for luxury timepieces. Adorned with delicate hand-painted details, this exquisite cottage exudes provincial charm. Intricate floral motifs and ivy vines gracefully ascend its façade, drawing onlookers into this detailed masterpiece. A couple stands in the doorway, meticulously carved to exude the height of style and grace. In the style of the iconic cuckoo clock, a distinguished gentleman, adorned with a pipe and cane, emerges from the balcony doors...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Wood

21st Century, Hand Carved Clear glass and golden Bronze Clock
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st century Hand carved clear glass and golden bronze clock. This clock is in hand-carved glass and the metal part are in golden bronze . On request to customer can modificate th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze

Table Clock Sterling Silver Large with Horse Sculpture Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Large table clock in 925/1000 sterling silver gold plated with translucent fired enamels on guillochè, formed by a rectangular base of cm. 12 x 24 x ...
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1980s Italian Islamic Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Flip Top Jean Table by Eileen Gray
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the stunning Flip Top Jean Table by renowned designer Eileen Gray. Crafted with the finest materials and impeccable attention to detail, this table exudes luxury and soph...
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21st Century and Contemporary Irish Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Flip Top Jean Table by Eileen Gray
Flip Top Jean Table by Eileen Gray
$1,476 Sale Price
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Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set
Located in Long Island City, NY
A Nice Late 19th Century Gilt and Patinated Bronze Three Piece Clock Set The heavily bronze mounted clock with three putti, bronze designs of flowers, birds and instruments, sitting...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Ormolu

A Novelty Desk Clock By Jaeger LeCoultre
Located in Amersham, GB
A desk clock in the shape of an Egyptian obelisk made by LeCoultre with an 8 day movement in the base, a crisp silvered dial and gilded numerals and batons set beneath a perspex obelisk. The black lacquered base has gilt mounts that continue the theme and repeat on all four sides. This is an extremely handsome small clock ideal as a gift or use as a desk clock, the dial is visible through the obelisk, the fine fully jewelled LeCoultre eight day movement is wound from the base, dating from the 1960's this mid century clock...
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1970s Swiss Egyptian Revival Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Steel

Large Station Clock on a beautiful piece of wood with 3 lights.
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Large station clock with three integrated lights. The clock has been fully restored with respect for its original appearance. Efforts were made to ...
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1960s German Bauhaus Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Persian-style double-sided clock and garnitures, Charles Stanislas MATIFAT
By Charles Matifat
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Charles Stanislas Matifat is the creator of this ensemble consisting of a double-sided enameled bronze clock and a matching pair of large garnitures. Dated 1851 and bearing his signa...
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19th Century European Islamic Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Enamel

Very Rare 1930s Art Deco English Smiths 'Mystery Clock'
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rare Smith mystery clock made by Smith's Electronic Clocks from circa 1934. The chrome case was moulded in aluminium. The glass has black numerals on a...
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Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome, Aluminum

Gothic Revival Gilt Mantel Clock
Located in Queens, NY
English Gothic Revival style (19th Cent) gilt mantle clock with silver plate decoration and supported by 2 gnome figures with a pediment having a fi...
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19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Shreve & Co Jade Carriage Clock with Exposed Escapement Sterling Hardware 1915
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Shreve & Co STYLE / REFERENCE: Victorian Style Carriage Miniature Carriage Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Nephrite Jade and Sterling Silver Hardware CIRCA / YEAR: 1915 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 2 Inches Wide X 3 Inches Tall X 1.5 Inches Deep MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 8 Day French with Exposed Platform Escapement. DIAL / HANDS: WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This rare and all original miniature carriage clock was produced for the legendary house of Shreve & Co. The workmanship is exceptional the Silver Hardware is all hand made. We have never seen this extraordinary clock before and it has just been given a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker. Shreve & Co. is a jewelry and watch retailer that was founded in San Francisco, California in 1852. The company was originally founded by George C. Shreve and his nephew Samuel, and it quickly established itself as one of the leading jewelers in the West. In the early days of the company, Shreve & Co. specialized in selling silver...
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1910s Swiss Victorian Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Jade, Silver

Three Train Clock By Smith & Sons
Located in New Orleans, LA
A spectacular feat of engineering and artistry, this 19th-century skeleton clock was created by John Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell. The Clerkenwell Borough of Central London has for al...
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19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Steel

English Victorian Ansonia Clock Company Bronze Shakespeare Mantel Clock
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian Ansonia figural spelter (white metal) Shakespeare mantel clock featuring the figure of Shakespeare seating next to a white and gilt circular clock face with quil an...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Bronze, Metal, Enamel

Extraordinary ADREZ Table Clock - Watch, Art Deco
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
Extraordinary Art Deco Clock, Made in Italy, 1940s.  Extraordinary Table Clock by the brand ADREZ - Watch is a true Art Deco piece. With its classic design and top-quality workmanshi...
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1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Desk Clock by Cartier
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant desk clock by Cartier features a soft blue guilloché enamel and gold frame. With Roman numerals marking the hours, the dial's radiant guilloché pattern is well-complemented by hands studded with fine white diamonds. An outstanding example of 1920s design, this remarkable timepiece comes with its original red leather case, excellent condition. The Cartier tradition...
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20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Enamel, Gold

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Marble and Finely Chased Ormolu Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent and very high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. marble and finely chased ormolu clock. The clock is raised on six ormolu topie shaped feet below the white Carrara marble base with scrolled foliate ormolu mounts and beaded border. Perched above is a charming winged cherub holding up an arrow. At each side are lovely ormolu maidens draped in classic attire with their flowing hair, holding up a floral wreath. Centered is the ormolu clock with paw feet fluted and scrolled designs at the base and swaging foliate garland. Above the enamel dial is decorated with a winged cherub bust...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted White Marble Mantle Clock by Charpentier
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fantastic quality late 19th century gilt bronze mounted white marble mantle clock. By Charpentier & Compagnie. An urn with laurel leaves above a tied bow, the sides with swags of...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze

Gilt Bronze, Bronze and Marble Clock Set Garniture
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine 19th century clock garniture, the clock with a finely cast and patinated bronze cherub sitting on a rouge marble column with ormolu mounts, he carries the clock movement in a ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Enamel

1980s Postmodern Table Clock attr. to Shohei Mihara for Wakita and Canetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a chrome frame, black and white face, and geometric hands in green, red, and yellow, this amazing 1980s desk clock has all of the hallmarks of great 1980s Memphis-inspired postm...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Chrome

Corum Sterling Silver Erotic "Ball" Desk Clock with Enamel Dial Limited Edition
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Corum Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Erotic Ball Desk Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Sterling Silver and Semi Precious Stones CIRCA / YE...
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1990s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Sterling Silver

Junghans modernist Zodiac clock, 1970’s
Located in Delft, NL
Junghans modernist Zodiac clock, 1970’s Dimensions: 24,5cmW, 27cm H, 6cm D Condition: Good Period: 1970’s
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1970s Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Jean-Pierre Ryckaert Large Midcentury Clock Lamp, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Large clock lamp by Jean-Pierre Ryckaert, Paris, circa 1950. Wrought-iron and leather. Decorated leather dial. Measurements without shade - height with socket : 21"(53cm), width : 9....
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Wrought Iron

Omega Art Deco Styled Ball Clock with Magnifier Lens
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Omega Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Ball Clock MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Gilt Plates DIAL / HANDS: Breguet Style Arabic Numerals...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Acrylic

19th c, French Empire Table Clock
Located in Allerum, SE
19th century French, Charles X bronze, brass and sienna marble table clock from the Empire period. Signed Ravrio Bronzier, ca 1820 France.
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Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze

LUXOR Obelisk Clock shagreen leather - Design inspired by Ancient Egypt
Located in Spilimbergo, IT
Add an exclusive and refined touch to your decor with LUXOR, the obelisk-shaped table clock inspired by Ancient Egyptian architecture. Perfect for modern and classic settings, this e...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

18th Century Thomas Moss, London, Fusee Bracket Clock in Mahogany Case
Located in Milford, NH
Thomas Moss Fusee bracket clock, London, brass silvered dial signed by the maker. "Thomas Moss, London." A mahogany veneered case with brass trim and bracket top. The movement is an ...
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18th Century English Georgian Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Art Nouveau Table Clock by Christian Ferdinand Morawe, Gustav Becker Clockwork
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Nouveau table clock, Gustav Becker clockwork, designed by Christian Ferdinand Morawe This exquisite table clock comes from the Art Nouveau era and is characterized by its artis...
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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Mahogany

Cartier Clock
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: European Clock & Watch Co. / Cartier STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Chiming Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Gilt Brass and Bronze with B...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Vintage Swiza 8 Days Alarm Clock Swiss
Located in Biella, IT
Swiza 8 days vintage alarm clock Swiss design table clock in brass in good vintage condition.
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Deep Blue Cartier Oval Alarm Clock Model 7511
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage deep blue enamel alarm clock with gold details, model 7511. It stands on two Cartier "C" shaped bases. The back is etched "Cartier Paris 7511 08240 Swiss Made". Made in Franc...
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1980s French Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass, Enamel

Christofle, "President" Table Clock, France 1980s
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb "Président" model table clock from the Christofle factory in France. Created in the 80s. Art Deco style. Base and columns in silver-plated metal, hallmarked by the manufacture...
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1980s French Art Deco Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Silver Plate

French Clock by H Koudebine, Paris with Figural Bronze by Charles Anfrie
Located in Houston, TX
Exceptional presentation of a beautiful bronze sitting on top of a plateau of griotte marble, 19th century. The clock face is enamel with floral and foliate paintings surrounding the numeral. Bronze doré mounts decorate this lovely base. Toupee feet support the clock. The bronze which stands on top is by Charles Anfrie...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Griotte Marble, Bronze

Blue Ring Medium Clock Crystal
Located in Paris, FR
Clock blue ring medium, sanded and polished crystal, LED diodes white and blue. Back and base polished stainless steel mirror. Rare pie...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Crystal, Stainless Steel

Egyptian Revival Grande Sonnerie Clock from the Biedermeier Period
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Egyptian Revival Grande Sonnerie clock from the Biedermeier period. It features animated workmen that swing an anvil, pump bellows while making a 'clac...
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19th Century Egyptian Revival Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Antique Enameled Gilt Bronze Carriage Clock
Located in London, GB
The contrast between rich blue enamel, in light and dark hues, and bright gilt bronze gives this carriage clock a sumptuous, luxurious feel. With a t...
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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

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 Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Brass

Travel leather Alarm Clock by Junghans, circa 1960s
Located in Wien, AT
Travel alarm clock by Junghans, circa 1960s Original condition Brass with braun leather cover Still working Measures: Open height 7,5cm, wide 9cm, deep 8cm Closed height 2,5cm, wide ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Bauhaus Table or Desk Clock by Marianne Brandt for Ruppelwerk Gotha Germany 1932
Located in Munich, DE
A pure German Bauhaus Design object: table or desk clock by Marianne Brandt. Manufactured by Ruppelwerk, Gotha, Germany, ca. 1932. With original mechanical 8 days clock work. With key. Originally owned by Singer Nähmaschinen Aktiengesellschaft. Fabrik Wittenberg. Bez. Pdm (marked reverse). The table clock is repaired and maintained by a professional clock master who is specialized in maintenance of expensive clocks...
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

French 19th Century Louis XVI St. Three Piece Garniture Set, Signed Denière
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. three piece garniture set, signed Denière, Paris. The elegant set includes a pair of two arm candelabras raised on sq...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Art Deco Table Clock, Dark Wood Frame
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Art Deco table clock. With a dark wood frame, it has a classic dome-shaped design, very popular at the beginning of the 20th century, with a solid base decorated with a carved frieze...
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Early 20th Century Portuguese Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Metal

Napoleon III Period Mantel Clock by Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
This stunning clock expertly showcases the ingenuity of its maker, Ferdinand Barbedienne, and its smart styling in the opulent Napoleon III style will make it an excellent addition t...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Malachite, Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Whether you’re working on-site or giving your home office the makeover it deserves, a new, vintage or antique table clock or desk clock is a decorative touch that blends ornament and functionality. Who says that a unique desk clock isn’t a meaningful addition to your home office or library? And who says you don’t need a cool clock anymore?

While our means for telling time have evolved from pocket watches to wristwatches and finally to our digital phones, there is likely still a place for a table clock or desk clock in your life, even if it isn’t a modern desk clock.

Antique and vintage clocks appeal to our penchant for nostalgia, whisking us back in time to the 18th and 19th centuries, when clockmakers were busying themselves with designs for objects such as mantel clocks, then ornate pieces that were typically displayed on top of a fireplace. Tabletop clocks and desk clocks are variations on the carriage clock, a small, portable timepiece outfitted with a hinged carrying handle that garnered popularity as the growth of rail travel took shape.

Clocks make great collectibles. More than one mantel clock in your home library is going to elevate the space where your carefully curated stacks of books live, while a well-designed small decorative desk clock can be a fun way to express your personal style. Amid your inkwell, porcelain paperweights and other desk accessories, a desk or table clock designed during the Art Deco or Louis XVI eras, for example, is going to stand out in your workspace as a striking accent.

Since new, vintage and antique tabletop and desk clocks are not as common in today’s interiors, these objects will make a statement in yours. Find a spectacular clock on 1stDibs now.

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