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.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
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...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
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...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Stainless Steel
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...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Concrete, Brass
$356 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Plastic
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bakelite
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
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...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
$1,540 Sale Price
30% Off
Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos Watch
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Jaeger Lecoultre Atmos Watch
Atmos VI
Table clock It works correctly. perpetual motion
It has caliber 528 (1958-1968)
The dial is square
Materia...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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, ...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
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...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
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...
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1980s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
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...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
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...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
MCM Solid Staved Teak Desk Clock
Located in San Diego, CA
A really cool MCM solid staved teak desk clock with bullet walnut numbers, circa the 1970s. The clock is in good vintage condition and measures 7"W x 3"D x 7"H. It runs with a Quart...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Teak
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...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
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
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
...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Crystal
Gucci "Stirrup" Desk Alarm Clock Italy 1970s
By Gucci
Located in Den Haag, NL
A GUCCI Swiss made Alarm CLOCK, of triangular form, in a simulated malachite and gold Coloured case, stamped to base GUCCI REGISTERED MODEL, No. New in box .
comes with the Two or...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Gold Plate
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...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
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...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Manual Alarm Clock from Jerger, Germany, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Mid-Century Manual Alarm Clock from Jerger, Germany, 1960s , in Very Good conditions. Designed 1960 to 1969. This piece has an attribution mark
Additional information:
Materials: Me...
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20th Century German 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
Luxor Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium
By Luxor
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed midcentury gilt desk clock and weather compendium by Luxor. The compendium has an electro-mechanical movement powered by an AA battery. The hexagonal case rotates and tilts on a raised circular plinth, with sides alternatively inset with deep blue faux leather and plates for Thermometer, Hygrometer and Barometer, the top inset with a large silvered Arabic dial signed ‘Luxor’ and gilt dauphine hands.
This is a very stylish vintage desk clock...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Mid-Century Swiss Modern Golden Brass 8-Days Movement Desk Clock by LeCoultre
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th Century Modern golden brass 8-days movement desk clock by Jaeger-LeCoultre, Switzerland
By: Jaeger-LeCoultre
Material: brass, copper, zinc, metal, glass, crystal
Technique:...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Copper, Zinc
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...
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1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
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...
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1970s Russian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Jaeger LeCoultre Timepiece
Located in Amersham, GB
A highly unusual timepiece made by Jaeger LeCoultre in 1968. The case made of solid resin that has been hand knapped to give the impression of the ripples on the surface of the seam ...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Dark Grey Copal Model 222 Flip Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful mid-century modern Copal Model 222 flip clock with a dark gray plastic case, black face, and clear plastic front. Minutes and hours flip as time passes, providing a satis...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Plastic
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...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Brass
George Nelson Brass Clock for Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson for Howard Miller brass clock. A round brass clock on a tri-legged brass pedestal with a thick plexiglass face. The clock has b...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, 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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
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...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
$1,700
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.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
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...
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1950s American Vintage 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...
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1940s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Gold Plate
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
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 French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Agate, Brass, Bronze
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
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...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Steel
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...
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Plastic
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 Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Vintage Jaeger LeCoultre Atmos Desk Clock Embassy VII
Located in Chicago, IL
Known for its unparalleled craftsmanship, the Atmos clock is powered by minute changes in temperature and atmospheric pressure, allowing it to run virtually forever without winding o...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
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...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
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...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal
Junghans Mid-Century Table Clock in Metal and Brass, 1950s
Located in Meer, VAN
Junghans mid-century table clock in metal and brass. Germany, 1950s Decorative and elegant mid century table clock made by renowned clock maker Junghans. A very delicate and joyfu...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
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...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Copper, Enamel
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...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Swiza 8 Day Rare Gilt Sphere Clock with Smoked Lucite Base, Box and Guarantee
By Swiza
Located in Roma, IT
In 1975, the prestigious Swiss watch company Swiza chose this watch as the solitary protagonist of its magazine advertising campaign. You can see why. Modern and very unique, it features a nicely weighty gilt ball clock, an 8 day power with an alarm, that sits cradled on a very modern lucite base. The clock can stand without the lucite base, although you probably won't want to separate this duo.
The sphere clock...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, 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...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Chrome
$2,120 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Mid-Century Modern Italian Table Clock in the Style of Fontana Arte
By Fontana Arte
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Particular table clock made in Italy in the 1950s, good conditions overall, it's in perfect working order.This Italian table clock in the style of Fontana Arte is a sophisticated an...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Daum France, Anemone Table Clock, France 1970s
By Daum
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb Anemone clock in Daum crystal from the 1970s. Signed Daum France.
Very good condition. Clock system is original and needs to be replaced by a modern system to function.
Dimen...
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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Crystal
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...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Europa Alarm Clock, circa 1955
Located in Wien, AT
Europa alarm clock, circa 1955
Original condition.
Category
1950s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Kienzle German Midcentury Table Clock, 1950s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
This mid-century German table clock, created by Kienzle in Germany in the 1950s, is a vintage masterpiece. A rare design. Featuring a luxurious combination of brass and bevelled glas...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Jaeger-LeCoultre Baby Atmos Clock 526-5
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Atmos clock model 526-5 made of brass and glass. Once set, this watch can run for years and years without winding it.
Switzerland, CIRCA 1950.
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1950s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Brass
Jaeger Lecoultre Rue De La Paix Desk Clock, 1960s
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Jaeger Lecoultre Rue De La Paix Desk Clock, 1960s
Beautiful vintage Jaeger Le Coultre miniature lamppost clock for table or desk. It ha...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Daum Crystal Table Clock 1950s, France
By Daum
Located in La xara, VC
Daum :
Crystal table lamp by Daum with acid engraved Chardon motif, signed on the bottom and with original sticker
Mechanism of the pendulum has just been revised and humiliated by a specialist! imperative before a purchase if the clock is more than 5 years old.
Unique and Timeless Design: Daum is a renowned French crystal manufacturer known for its exquisite craftsmanship and artistic designs. Vintage Daum crystal...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Crystal
$1,159 Sale Price
35% Off
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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
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Chrome
Daum Crystal Table Clock from the 1950s, France
By Daum
Located in La xara, VC
Daum :
Crystal table lamp by Daum with acid engraved Chardon motif, signed on the bottom and with original sticker ;
Mechanism of the pendulum has just been revised and humiliated by a specialist! imperative before a purchase if the clock is more than 5 years old.
Unique and Timeless Design: Daum is a renowned French crystal manufacturer known for its exquisite craftsmanship and artistic designs. Vintage Daum crystal...
Category
1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Crystal
$808 Sale Price
60% Off
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