Arts and Crafts Table Clocks and Desk 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
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 Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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Metal
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 Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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Metal, Brass, Iron
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
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 Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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Copper
20th Century Mahogany Wood & Brass Chelsea Ship-Strike Bell Clock
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This late 20th-century Chelsea Ship-Strike Bell Clock is a finely crafted maritime timepiece, made by the renowned Chelsea Clock Company, Boston, USA, circa 1970. Designed in the per...
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Late 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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Brass
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 Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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Copper
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 Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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Brass
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 Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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Bronze
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 Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Silvered Table Clock With Two Horse heads. German 1910´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Silvered Table Clock. The clock has a rounded top and a rectangular base. The clock face is circular with black numbers and hands, and it is set into the upper part of the structure...
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Early 20th Century German Arts and Crafts Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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Metal
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Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
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Rare 1920s Wrought Iron Table or Desk Clock, Stamped Kriegsmaterial on the Back
Located in Lisse, NL
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Small Arts & Crafts Table or Desk Clock with Beveled Glass and Brass Metalwork
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Beautiful Arts & Crafts mantel clock in good working order.
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H 8.66 in W 4.72 in D 3.34 in
Dutch Modernist Design Hand Crafted Brass & Beveled Glass Table / Mantle Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique design clock for the collectors of timeless antiques.
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H 15.3 in W 9.5 in D 6.7 in
Justice Women Sculpture Desk Clock, German, 1910
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
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Liberty and Co Attributed. An Arts & Crafts Oak Mantle Clock with Chevron Inlays
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H 11.5 in W 6 in D 2.75 in
Arts And Crafts table clocks and desk clocks for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Arts and Crafts table clocks and desk clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage table clocks and desk clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Arts and Crafts table clocks and desk 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 table clocks and desk clocks, popular names associated with this style include Burmantofts Pottery, Charles & George Asprey, Roman Bronze Works, and Shreve & 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 table clocks and desk 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 $12,500 while the average work can sell for $2,305.