Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk 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.
to
15
159
159
1
96
57
2
1
29
32
26
7
6
199
159
86
69
50
50
28
26
25
22
19
12
12
11
10
5
5
1
129
75
43
30
26
111
32
133
43
43
21
18
Height
to
Width
to
159
159
159
22
14
7
6
6
Style: Mid-Century Modern
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
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 Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Crystal
$472 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Omega 8-Day Solid Brass Gold Gilt Desk Clock Ref. 5550
By Omega
Located in Krefeld, DE
Beautiful solid brass gold gilt desk clock by Omega from the 1960's. The clock comes with the original and good working 8-day movement, the dial is signed with Omega. Backside the Re...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
$704 Sale Price
34% Off
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 Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
$1,540 Sale Price
30% 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 Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Mid Century Wood & Copper Enamel Table / Mantel / Desk Clock Spain 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Decorative Mid Century Modern Wood (cherry ? rosewood?) Table / Mantel Battery Clock with Copper Enamel Dial made in Spain from the ’50s. Made out of wood, slanted sides sitting on...
Category
1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Copper, Enamel
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 Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Amethyst, Bronze
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 Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Concrete, Brass
$358 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Brass Zodiac Wall, Table or Mantel Clock, Germany, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A beautiful heavy Mid-Century Modern brass desk clock with a brass clocks face. Executed in the 1960s by an german manufacturer. we think Movement was...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
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 Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, 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 Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Plastic
Jaeger-LeCoultre Mid Century Brass and Lucite Inline Skeleton Clock No. 420
Located in London, GB
A stunning lucite and brass Jaeger LeCoultre Inline Skeleton Clock, with a clean minimalistic design which would look stylish in any setting. The beauty of these skeleton clocks is that you can see the 16 jewel Swiss movement working and watch the balance staff turn.
This delightful Mid Century...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
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 Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Jaeger Lecoultre, Atmos Vendome with Marbled Columns, Manufacted in 1972
Located in Greven, DE
Atmos Vendome with brass base by Jaeger LeCoultre
Switzerland
Brass gold plated and lacquered
Year of manufacture 1972
Dimensions: H x W x D: 24 ...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
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 Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
"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 Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Brass, Stainless Steel
1950's Rare George Nelson for Howard Miller Chronopak 4765 Clock
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful example of a mid century design by George Nelson for the Howard Miller clock company, this Chronopak Model 4765A clock is in beautiful condition and running well and keep...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Vintage Table Clock, Russia, 1970's.
Located in Praha, CZ
Rectangular table clock with Roman numerals and decorative patterns
Made of brass, plastic, metal, wood, glass
The watch is battery powered and fully functional
They have a small chi...
Category
1970s Russian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Glass Table Clock by Kienzle, Germany 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table clock
Origin:
Germany
Producer:
Kienzle, Germany
Age:
1960s
This original vintage table clock wa...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk 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 glass. The case of gilded brass has a brushed finish, with the bat...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Gold, Gold Plate, 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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Aluminum
French Handstitched Brown Leather Clock, Jacques Adnet Attributed, 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
French handstitched brown leather clock, Jacques Adnet attributed, 1950s.
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
Daum France, Table Clock "Topography", 1970s
By Daum
Located in PARIS, FR
Beautiful "Topography" Daum crystal table clock. French design from the 1970s.
In very good condition. The clock functions.
Dimensions in cm ( H x L x l ) : 19 x 19.3 x 4.6
...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Crystal
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 Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Art Deco Table Clock Jaeger LeCoultre
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Art Deco Table Clock
Jaeger LeCoultre
Origin: Switzerland
Materials: Gilt bronze and acrylic
8-day winding (mechanism)
Excellent condition – Working
Mid-Century
Dimensions: 21 x 18 x...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
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 Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Brass Glass Table Clock by Kienzle, Germany
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table clock
Origin:
Germany
Producer:
Kienzle, Germany
Age:
1960s
This original vintage table clock w...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid Century Marina Clock Model No. 486
Located in London, GB
Beautiful Jaeger LeCoultre mid century Marina eight day clock with a detailed naturalistic design.
With a polished gilt brass and lucite case with a black background, this clock i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Modernist Wooden Teak Metal Table Clock by Zentra, Germany 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table clock
Origin:
Germany
Producer:
Zentra, Germany
Age:
1970s
This original wooden table clock w...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Sessions United Mid-Century Clipper Ship Electrified Table Clock
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-Century American clipper ship-shaped table/mantel clock with a shaped wooden body, shaped metal sales, and a central white and black enamel clock face...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
very rare universal geneve "big eye" uni compax.
Located in Munich, DE
very rare universal big eye ref. 84100/01. the rarest universal chronograph around. made for 4 years and not more than 200 pieces with black and white dial. a true icon.....
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Steel
Angelus Weather Station
By Angelus
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Angelus Weather Station
Table clock with 8 day movement
Very fine and rare weather station
Circa 1960 Origin Switzerland
Motif: ship's wheel
Clock - barometer - hygrometer - thermometer
everything works
Very good condition (natural wear)
hand winding
Angelus was founded by the brothers Stolz with the establishment of a watchmaking Manufacture in Le Locle, Switzerland. Over the past century, Angelus forged a fine reputation for creating exceptional chronograph and multi-complication wristwatches, multi-display travel clocks with long power reserves, and alarm watches.
1891
Brothers Albert and Gustav Stolz – distinguished watchmakers and former students of Henri Sandoz who was director of the Tavannes Watch...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$1,700
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Skeleton Clock
Located in London, GB
Stunning Jaeger LeCoultre inline skeleton clock, with a clean minimalistic design which would look stylish on a table, mantelpiece of desk.
The stylish Jaeger LeCoultre logo is v...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Grundig RF 630 Radio, Germany, 1990's
By Grundig
Located in Praha, CZ
Vintage Grundig RF 630 radio, made in Germany, in the 1990's.
Made of plastic, metal and bakelite.
In original condition, repolished, cleaned.
Fully functional.
Category
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
1960s Tiger Tenaka Japanese Table Clock in Walnut Glass Brass Vintage
By Jeco
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Good vintage condition, scratches to brass face edging.
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
$600 Sale Price
50% Off
An Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Hour Glass Sand Timer
Located in Englewood, NJ
An Italian Mid-Century Modern Murano Hour Glass Sand Timer handblown in Murano Italy with a clear and amber coloration with gold colored sand. Th...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Art Glass
A 'Just' Book of Hours Clock
By Charles Hour
Located in Amersham, GB
An extremely stylish and beautifully made Livre D'heures Alarm clock, in the shape of a small book, the case made of gilded brass is engraved on all sides and beautifully fitted together. The eight day movement made by Angelus is in remarkable condition.
The case is stamp ‘JUST’ and was part of a limited number of clocks being produced Hour Lavigne in France with this trademark at the top end of the company’s production, this clock dates from the late 1940’s- early 1950’s.
Interestingly Just clocks...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Steel
George Nelson Tripod Table Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scarce large tripod table clock, Model 4764, designed by George Nelson and Associates for Howard Miller Clock Company. Satin brass dial encased in plexiglass bubble, with signature b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Bulova Quartz Desk Clock Germany
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Bulova Clock Company Desk Table Clock Quartz
4.38 H X 5.25 W x 1.88 D
Preowned vintage unrestored, untested, wear present.
Review all ima...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Imhof Swiss 1950 Zodiacal Modernist 8 Days Desk Clock in Gilded Bronze and Glass
By Arthur Imhof
Located in Miami, FL
Desk clock designed by Arthur Imhof.
Fabulous desk-table clock, created in Switzerland by the clocks makers house of Imhof, back in the 1950. This clock is very rare and has been ...
Category
1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Steel
$1,155 Sale Price
30% Off
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 ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian World Table Clock, Germany, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
World table clock in brass with lucite base. In great working condition with winding mechanism in the back. The clock without the base is 9" wide and 9" tall. Germany, 1950s.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Gold Plate
Howard Miller Desk Clock by Design Office of George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arthur Umanoff for The Design Office of George Nelson for Howard Miller Rosewood Desk or Table Clock. In great shape and running flawlessly! Been in use for about 6 months on my de...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Chrome
$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Mid-Century Modern Glass and Chromed Metal Italian Table Clock by Ducale
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This stunning 1950s Mid-Century Modern table clock by Ducale. Crafted in Italy features a striking round dial with the "DUCALE" name and crown emblem, encased within a brilliant chro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Vintage Howard Miller Floor or Tall Table Clock Attributed to George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Scarce Vintage Howard Miller Floor or Tall Table Clock attributed to George Nelson. Model 609. Chrome tulip base, thin chrome stem and chrome spheric...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Chrome
George Nelson Chess Piece Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare model #2251 chess piece table clock designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock Company. Turned walnut base supports w...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
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 Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Table Clock by Diehl Electro, Germany, 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table clock
Origin:
Germany
Producer:
Diehl Electro, Germany
Age:
1960s
This original vintage table clock...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Jaeger LeCoultre World Time 8 Day Lacquered Bronze Midcentury Desk Clock
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Jaeger LeCoultre Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: World Time with Date Feature
METAL / MATERIAL: Lacquered Bronze
CIRCA: 1950's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: 8 Day Manually Wound
DIAL / HANDS: Bronze Dial, Dauphine Hands
DIMENSIONS: 6.25 inches in diameter. Round Raised back 1" to 3"
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
Jaeger LeCoultre is renowned worldwide for their technological achievements in horology. They are the quiet designers behind Cartier's European Watch and Clock...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Brass
Exclusiv French Hour Lavigne Silvered Automatic Table Clock, 1960s, France
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Impressive table clock made by Hour Lavigne, France in 1960s. Heavy slim-line silver plated brass body with plexiglass front. Very good vintage condition with original Kienzle 7 jewe...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Bronze Caduceus Shaped Hanging Clock on Wooden Stand, France, 1950's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze French Mid-Century pendulum clock in the shape of a "Caduceus" (a symbol for medicine). The French Coto-Flex company designed and manufactured this with the intention to be us...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Italian Mid-Century Spherical Plastic Blue Table Clock Boule by Lorenz, 1960s
By Lorenz
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Spherical plastic blue table clock model Boule by Lorenz, 1960s
Boule model table clock, the structure is in spherical shape in m...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century German Space Age Alarm Clock from Mebus, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century German Space Age Alarm Clock from Mebus, 1960s, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969 This piece has an attribution mark.
Additional information:
Materials: Pla...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Plastic
1960s Kienzle Bentwood Desk Clock Germany restored
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s Kienzle Bentwood Desk Clock Germany
brown & silver
fabulous patinated waterfall effect on bentwood case
plexiglass and metal
4.5 w x 5 d x 3
automa...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Jaeger LeCoultre Mid-Century Skeleton Clock
Located in London, GB
Stunning Jaeger LeCoultre inline skeleton clock, parading a clean minimalistic design suitable anywhere in the home, especially a table, mantelpiece or desk.
Made with gilt brass and lucite, the beauty of these skeleton clocks is that you can see the 16 jewel Swiss movement working and it almost appears to be floating within the lucite. Owners of these iconic clocks...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Modernist Metal Brass Table Clock by Diehl Dilectron, Germany 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Table Clock
Origin:
Germany
Producer:
DIEHL, Germany
Age:
1960s
This original wooden table clock wa...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Vintage Modernist Wood + Brass Table and Wall Clock by Junghans, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
clock, usable as table and wall clock
Origin:
Germany
Producer:
Junghans, Germany
Age:
1970s
This original wooden table clock...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Modern table clocks and desk clocks for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern table clocks and desk clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage 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 Mid-Century Modern table clocks and desk clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, Switzerland, and Germany 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 Arthur Imhof, Kienzle Clocks, Angelus, and Arthur Umanoff. 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 $125 and tops out at $5,456 while the average work can sell for $1,278.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Murano Glass Clocks
Italian Gilded Clock
Antique Desk Thermometer
Lalique Face
Strut Clock
Art Deco Table And Mantel Clock
Mid Century Modern Lucite Clocks
Tripod Clock
Viennese Enamel Clock
Vintage Clock West Germany
Bellows Table
Christofle Clock
Alarm Clock 1930
George Nelson Desk Clock
Gold Atmos Clock
Vintage Alarm Clock Germany
Analog Clock
Flip Clocks