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Period: Mid-20th Century
Vintage Kelvinator Appliances Lackner Neon Advertising Clock
By Lackner Neon Clock 1
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage Lackner neon advertising clock .great original condition,, .. excellent color. The clock keeps perfect time runs as it should and the neon works correctly. The inner face is...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
1940s Art Deco 'BENRUS WATCH TIME" Neon Clock. Glo-dial
By Glo Dial Clock Sales Co., Benrus
Located in Buffalo, NY
1940s Art Deco 'BENRUS WATCH TIME" Neon Clock. Glo-dial . Original unmolested condition,,original clock face, hands etc. Clock keeps perfect time,, Neon working,, quiet running.Min...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Clock
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Electric Wall Clock,, Amazing colors,, wonderful patina,, retains original Howard Miller label,, Tested and...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Huge Grey Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a grey metal frame, an iron dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The pie...
Category
Czech Industrial Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Iron
Chrome Art Deco "Chrono Lite-12" Commercial Neon Wall Clock by Seth Thomas, Cir
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Seth Thomas Art Deco 16” Diameter "Chrono Lite-16" wall clock featuring a black dial with Original Green Gas Tube Neon under bubble style glass and a stainless steel streamline case....
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Chrome
Italian mid-century modern orange and beige rectangular wall clock, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern orange and beige rectangular wall clock, 1960s
Rectangular wall clock in cream yellow and orange lacquered wood. The structure is slightly domed and rounde...
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Mid Century Ball Clock in Brass and Wood
Located in Weesp, NL
Interestingly, while nearly all of the designs that came out of George’s studio were attributed to him, many were actually designed by him and his team. Some were even designed solely by someone else working at the studio.
Nelson famously recounted the story of how the Ball Clock came to life in an interview decades after it’s release:
“It was one of the really funny evenings. Noguchi came by, Bucky Fuller came by, and here was Irving, and here was I, and Noguchi - who can’t keep his hands off anything - he saw we were working on clocks and started making doodles. Then Bucky sort of brushed Isamu aside. He said, ‘This is a good way to do a clock’ and made some utterly absurd thing. Everybody was taking a crack at this, pushing each other aside and making scribbles. At some point we left – we were suddenly all tired, and we’d had a little bit too much to drink – and the next morning I came back, and here was this roll of paper, and Irving and I looked at it, and somewhere in this roll, there was a ball clock. I don’t know to this day who cooked it up.”
Nevertheless, whoever it was that came up with George Nelson’s designs, it’s almost certain that they would never have come to fruition if it wasn’t for George’s vision and forward-thinking approach.
Can you tell me more about his clocks?
George’s clocks were one of his most impressive bodies of work. In total, he and his team designed over 130 clocks in just three decades.
While it is widely accepted that Irving Harper was the lead designer for the Howard Miller Clock Company at George Nelson Associates, the collection arose after two insightful observations from George: one, that people no longer used the numbers to tell the time; and two, that since most people now used their wristwatch to tell the time, interior clocks were now free to become more decorative in nature.
The clocks were designed and released in batches of 8 and were initially only given numbers for names. The Sunflower Clock was simply ‘Clock 2261’, the Flock of Butterflies Clock was 'Clock 2226’, and so on.
The Ball was the first clock designed by George and his team and it was followed shortly after by the Star, Sunburst, Spindle, Asterisk, Turbine, Flock of Butterflies, Eye and others. The clocks were purposefully abstract and were designed to complement the modernist furniture emerging at the time.
As well as wall clocks, George’s studio also produced a series of desk clocks during that time, most notably the bubble-shaped Night Desk...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Patek Philippe Cartel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
The famed Patek Philippe crafted this spectacular gilt bronze cartel clock. The case is exuberantly embellished in the Louis XV style with scrolling foliate work and an argyle-patterned screen punctuated with rosettes. The decorative screen conceals a panel of solar cells on the front of the timepiece. These photoelectric cells, along with a backup lithium battery, power the caliber 17-250 mechanical movement. It tells the time on a white enamel dial with both Roman and Arabic numerals and ornate brass hands. The timepiece comes complete with its original fitted Patek Philippe box. Overall, this clock displays the lasting quality and style of this legendary Swiss firm.
Patek Philippe is one of the world’s premier luxury brands and is widely regarded as the world's most prestigious watchmaker. Founded in 1851 by Polish watchmaker Antoni Patek and French watchmaker Adrien Philippe...
Category
Swiss Other Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The piece features a brown bakelite frame, white bakelite dial, aluminum hands and a curved clear...
Category
Czech Industrial Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
Large Industrial Factory or Stration Clock by Telefonbau Und Normalzeit
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel frame painted with an aluminum clock face, clock hand. Made in Germany in the late 1960s by TN (Telefonbau und Normalzeit). Formerly a slave cloc...
Category
German Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Wall Clock in Rosewood and Brass, 1960s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Coffin shaped wall clock with rosewood veneer to all visible surfaces. The dial is finished with hour markers and sword hands in brass. Anonymous Scandinavian watch makers circa 1960...
Category
Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Huge Bakelite Industrial Train Station Round Wall Clock from the 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
A big loft or industrial wall clock from the 1940s. straight and beautiful design, with a domed clocks face, the housing is made of dark brown / black Bakelite. Measures: 19 inch dia...
Category
Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
VINTAGE CIRCA 1950's WALL HANGING CLOCK WITH LAMPS DEPICTING A VILLAGE SCENE
Located in GB
Wimbledon-Furniture
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this interesting circa 1950’s vintage wall hanging clock with twin lights
A very good looking decorators piec...
Category
English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Wood
Midcentury Mechanical Atlanta Wall Clock with 10 Days Movement and with Gong
Located in München, DE
Original mechanical midcentury Atlanta wall clock. With a 10-day clockwork and gong beat: every half and each full hour. Clockwork fully functional and accurate.
Very nice and elabo...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Colorful Enamelled Metal Wall Clock Original Midcentury
Located in München, DE
Beautiful original midcentury colorful enamelled metal wall clock.
Typical 1950s abstract motif. Made in Germany. Beautiful intensive colors in red, blue and green.
Battery operate...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
German Bauhaus Suspended Mahogany & Brass Wall Clock with Manuel Movement, 1940s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Bauhaus typical wall clock with Manuel movement operated by key (included). Moon minute hand and star hour hand. Manufactured in Germany during the 1940s. Working condition.
Category
German Bauhaus Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Schauer Industrial or Station Clock, Vienna, 1964
By Schauer
Located in Vienna, AT
Four pieces available
The clock is in perfect condition, no major scratches, no glass scratched.
Flat glass cover, black painted figures an ivory white embossed dish,
painted blac...
Category
Austrian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
Wall Clock Attributed to Mjolby Intarsia from the Late 1930s
By Reimers Möbler Mjolby
Located in Vienna, AT
An original handcrafted inlaid Swedish wall clock attributed to Mjolby Intarsia. New battery movement.
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Softwood
Large Bakelite Factory Industrial, Train Station Wall Clock
Located in Vienna, AT
5 pcs of bakelite industrial wall clock from about 1940's, 1950's.
Diameter 49 cm and a depth of 10,5 cm.
The clock is in perfect condition, no major scratches, no glass scratched....
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
Rare Modernist 1930s Wall Clock 18 Day Movement
By Zenith
Located in Devon, England
Rare 1930s Art Deco Modernist wall clock by Zenith. The case is in Palissandre wood a beautiful colouring with the stylized numbers and hands in silver on solid brass in high relief....
Category
French Art Deco Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Chrome
Large Bakelite Industrial, Train Station Wall Clock
Located in Vienna, AT
Bakelite industrial wall clock from about 1940's, 1950's.
Diameter 49 cm and a depth of 10,5 cm.
The clock is in perfect condition, no major scr...
Category
European Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Bakelite, Glass
Large Vintage Modern Style Wall Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern style wall clock features a large transparent center with a wood veneer frame.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
Category
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Wood
Unique Denmark Made Classical Roman Wall Clock with Sculptures and Flowers
Located in Lisse, NL
Tasteful and unique wooden wall clock with sculptural front.
The magnificent front of this midcentury era wall clock is entirely hand carved out of solid wood. It is difficult to se...
Category
Danish Classical Roman Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Monumental Wall Clock, Anonymous, Denmark, 1947
Located in Stockholm, SE
Monumental wall clock, anonymous,
Denmark. 1947.
Pewter and brass.
Measurements:
H: 78 cm/ 30 3/4''
L: 130 cm/ 51 1/4''
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass, Pewter
Huge Grey Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a grey metal frame, an iron dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The pie...
Category
Czech Industrial Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Iron
Siemens Austria Factory or Workshop Wall Clock
By Siemens
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel painted with glass front made in Germany in the 1950s.
Formerly a slave clock, it is now fitted with a modern quartz movement with a AAA battery.
Delivery time 2-3 weeks.
Category
Austrian Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
Original 1948 Baccarat Crystal Sun Clock
By Baccarat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The designs of Georges Chevalier (1894-1987), who was artistic director of Baccarat from the 1920s to the 1970s, were largely responsible for propelling Baccarat into the modern era. With his purity of line and geometric style cues, his signature is clearly legible, marking the stylistic power of the first artist to work for the Manufacture.
Among Georges Chevalier’s flagship designs, was the Sun...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Crystal, Metal, Brass, Iron
Vintage Industrial Art Deco Bakelite Smiths Sectric Electric Wall Clock, C.1940
Located in London, GB
Stunning example of an industrial wall clock by Smiths English Clock Systems. c.1940
A fully original Smiths dial, set in a beautiful marbled Bakelite surround. Original memorial ...
Category
English Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, White Plastic Wall Clock, 1960s-1970s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. White plastic wall clock. Dial with Roman numerals. Clockwork quartz, 1960s-1970s.
Measures: Diameter 40 cm.
In very good condition.
Category
Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Plastic
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by CONDOR, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning wall clock made of Iron & brass.
An eye catcher par excellence.
Made in Germany.
We have tested it and it works.
Electric, battery operated clock.
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
ATO French Art Deco Wall Clock, 1930s
By Léon Hatot
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco wall clock by ATO (Paris), France, circa 1930. Wood and metal. The frame is made in wood and imitates the metal. Original external adjustment screws. Measures: Height...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a grey metal frame, an iron dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The pie...
Category
Czech Industrial Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by Dugena in Brass, 1960s, Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning sunburst wall clock made of brass, metal and glass.
One of the most beautiful models I have seen to date.
An eye catcher par excellence.
Made in Germany.
Electr...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
1960s Canada Dry Ginger Ale Illuminated Advertising Wall Clock, Pam Clock Co.
Located in Garnerville, NY
Canada Dry Ginger Ale illuminated advertising wall clock made by Pam Clock Company, New Rochelle, New York. The Pam Clock Company was famous for making all of these fun advertising c...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Danish Hardwood Wall Clock
Located in Vienna, AT
Wooden frame with wooden clock face and brass hands and indexing. Made in the 1960s in Denmark
Perfect original working condition and after a profe...
Category
Swiss Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Hardwood
Small Reclaimed Octagonal Bakelite Wall Clock by Gents of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare Octagonal Bakelite Wall Clock.
A beautiful art deco style wall clock by renowned British clock maker Gents of Leicester.
Made in England circa 1930.
Gents of Leicester makers...
Category
British Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
Vintage Italian Design Clock with Flip Calendar - Space Age 60s 70s Decor
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This vintage 1960s/70s wall clock combines timeless design with functional precision. Featuring a green plastic frame and a gold dial with bold 70s-styl...
Category
French Space Age Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Vintage Metamec sunburst clock teak and brass , 1960’s
By Metamec
Located in Delft, NL
Vintage Metamec sunburst clock teak and brass , 1960’s
Condition: Good working condition
Material: Brass . teak wood , glass
Dimensions: 45cm diameter 5 cm D
Category
British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Small Art Deco Octagonal Bakelite Wall Clock by Gents of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare Octagonal Bakelite Wall Clock.
A beautiful art deco style wall clock by renowned British clock maker Gents of Leicester.
Made in England circa 1930.
Gents of Leicester makers...
Category
British Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Krups Wall Clock 1970s Orange Quarz-Electronic, Germany
By Krups
Located in Andernach, DE
Absolutely fantastic colours & design by the star of German mid- and late century design, KRUPS.
Made in the late 60s, early 70s.
Here a juicy bright orange wall clock, with black di...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Plastic
Atlanta Electric Wall clock Germany 1950s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Vintage Atlanta Electric Wall Clock . Brass with Pink
enamel . Battery operated clockwork by Kienzle .
Good working Clock . Normal wear and tear .
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Stationmaster 611 Oak Wall Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfectly designed mid-century modern wall clock by Arthur Umanoff for powerhouse clock maker Howard Miller. The model 611 Stationmaster has a round solid oak case, white face wit...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Huge Siemens Austria Brack Office, Factory or Industrial Clock
By Siemens
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel painted with chromed index and hands. Manufactured by Siemens in Austria in the 1960s.
Formerly a slave clock, it is now fitted with a modern quartz...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century ''Square of Squares'' Teak and Golden Clock 1970s by Diehl, Germany
Located in Andernach, DE
Funky and square shaped design by one of Germanies mid- and late century clock makers Diehl.
Made in the late 60s, early 70s.
Here a fun design from teak and golden chrome connectors...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid Century Modern Lux Robert Shaw Fulton Brass Atomic Sunburst Wall Clock 28"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th century electric / plug in wall hanging clock. Mid century modern / atomic brass sunburst / starburst with graduated rays and circular frame accented with brass balls. Gold tone plastic face with black frame; gold Roman numerals; black hands. Robertshaw Fulton Controls Company - Lux Time Division - 3 Watts - 60 Cyc - 115 Volts AC Only. Made in USA.
"The company had its origins in the Lux Clock Manufacturing Company, founded in 1914 by Paul Lux. After being employed by the Waterbury Clock Company...
Category
Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Rare Extra Small Vintage Bakelite Wall Clock by Gent of Leicester - IG221303E
Located in Nottingham, GB
Small 6 inch Dial Bakelite Wall Clock by Gents of Leicester - E
A small bakelite wall clock by renowned British clock maker Gents of Leicester.
Made in England circa 1960.
Gent of...
Category
British Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
Huge Midcentury Wall Swiss Made Clock By Reform Brevet
Located in Vienna, AT
Wass clock face and brass chromed clock hands and index in a form of a scallops. Fitted with a battery movement. Made in Switzerland by Reform Brevet in the 1960s.
Category
Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Tommaso Barbi Style Burled Elm & Chrome Hanging Wall Clock, Circa 1970
By Raymor, Tommaso Barbi
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Tomasso Barbi attributed Circular Burl and Chrome Wall Clock by Raymor. Featuring a round Chrome rimmed Burled Elm front with reflective Chrome surround. With German clock mechanism...
Category
Italian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1960s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. It features a grey metal frame, an iron dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The pie...
Category
Czech Industrial Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by TRICHTER in Brass, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning sunburst wall clock made of brass, metal and glass.
One of the most beautiful models I have seen to date.
An eye catcher par excellence.
M...
Category
German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Industrial Cast Iron Gents of Leicester Factory Wall Clock, c.1930
Located in London, GB
Large cast iron factory clock manufactured by renowned electrical company Gents of Leicester. c.1930
Almost certainly used in an industrial setting, this clock retains it's remnan...
Category
English Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Iron
Large Blue Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Chronotechna, 1950s
By Chronotechna
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Chronotechna in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a blue metal frame, an iron dial,an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The p...
Category
Czech Industrial Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Iron
George Nelson Wall Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock Company. Walnut outer frame with a round aluminum face. 8 day movement. Shows signs of use and wear but overall presents well. Original Key.
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Large Black Industrial Factory Wall Clock from IBM, 1950s
By IBM
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by IBM in the USA during the 1950s. It features a black metal frame, iron dial, aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The piece has been converted int...
Category
American Industrial Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Iron
Bakelite Industrial Factory Wall Clock by Pragotron
By Pragotron
Located in Vienna, AT
Industrial wall clock Pragotron. Frame made of bakelite. The clock face is covered with glass. Formerly a slave clock, it is now fitted with a modern quartz movement with an AA-batte...
Category
Czech Industrial Vintage Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Glass, Bakelite
Art Deco Iconic Star Burst Wall Clock, By Smiths Clock Makers, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this original 1930's Art Deco wall clock by English clock makers Smiths. Originally had an electrical movement which we've converted to battery - uses doubl...
Category
English Art Deco Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian round 1960s wall clock with brass frame made by Ritz-Italora, Milan
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Wall clock, around 1956
Ritz-Italora, Milan
Sheet brass, brass, white lacquered clock face.
Category
Italian Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Spinner Electric Disco Wall Clock
Located in Fulton, CA
Electric motion or "spinner" wall clock. Disco era. Electric blue outer dial face with undulating multi-color center with pinwheel effect. Second sweep hand. Can be run with or witho...
Category
American Mid-Century Modern Mid-20th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal