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Mid century modern rattan wall clock by Raymor, circa 1960s.
By Raymor
Located in Houston, TX
Mid century modern rattan wall clock by Raymor, circa 1960s. In great working order.
14x14
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Wall Clocks
Materials
Rattan
George Nelson Basket Clock, model 2215
Located in New York, NY
Round basket clock, model #2215, designed by George Nelson and produced by Howard Miller, 1950’s. Rattan, enameled steel, metal. With Howard Miller decal on face, and sticker and emb...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Natural Fiber Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Steel
Natural Rattan and Bamboo Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand Made
Located in Oxford, GB
This is a High-quality Natural Rattan and Bamboo Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand crafted by the local artisans in the Philip...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Wall Clocks
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Natural Rattan and Bamboo Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand Made
Located in Oxford, GB
This is a High-quality Natural Rattan and Bamboo Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand crafted by the local artisans in the Philip...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Wall Clocks
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Natural Rattan Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand Made
Located in Oxford, GB
This is a High-quality Natural Rattan and Bamboo Mid Century style Starburst Clock Hand crafted by the local artisans in the Philip...
Category
2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Wall Clocks
Materials
Rattan
Natural Rattan and Bamboo Mid-Century Style Starburst Clock Hand Made
Located in Oxford, GB
This is a high-quality natural rattan and bamboo mid-century style starburst clock handcrafted by local artisans in the Philippines.
The clock measures 40cm in diameter.
Organic Ba...
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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Natural Fiber Wall Clocks
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Natural Rattan Mid-Century Style Starburst Clock Hand Made
Located in Oxford, GB
This is a high-quality natural rattan and bamboo mid century style starburst clock hand crafted by the local artisans in the Philippines
The clock measures 40cm in diameter
Natur...
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