Mid-Century Modern Wall 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

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.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

Vintage Mid-Century Atlanta Sunburst Starburst Brass Wall Clock

By Atlanta Clock Co.

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Stunning original 1960s Atlanta sunburst starburst wall clock. Featuring beautiful brass sunburst surrounding illustrating perfectly the mood of the decade. It is battery operated by...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Atlanta Sunburst Starburst Brass Wall Clock

$460

Vintage 'Pocket Watch' Wall Clock by Landex Royal Craft, Japan 1970s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Japanese novelty wall clock in the shape of an old school pocket watch. Made by Landex Royal Craft in Japan circa 1970-80. Made from brass and bras...

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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage 'Pocket Watch' Wall Clock by Landex Royal Craft, Japan 1970s

$354

1950s mechanical Atlanta wall clock with a 10 day movement and a gong strike

By Atlanta Electric

Located in München, DE

Original Mid Century Modern mechanical wall clock from Atlanta. Made in Germany. With one 10-day clockwork and a gong strike every half hour and ...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

1950s mechanical Atlanta wall clock with a 10 day movement and a gong strike

$540

Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass walnut Wall Clock by Kienzle, Germany 1950s

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in Kirchlengern, DE

Article: wall clock Origin: Germany Producer: KIENZLE, Germany (marked on the wood) Age: 1950s Description: This original vintage wall clock was produced in the 1950s ...

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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass walnut Wall Clock by Kienzle, Germany 1950s

$1,140

Atlanta Electric Wall clock Germany 1950s

By Atlanta Electric

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 .

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Atlanta Electric Wall clock Germany 1950s

$804

Vintage German Ceramic Rare Junghans Wall Clock in Melon Peach Shade

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Bochum, NRW

Very rare JUNGHANS kitchen clock, from the 1960s, mechanical. In melon peach shade. Pastel antique pink/white stoneware case, fully glazed, with white dial under glaze, with hour and...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage German Ceramic Rare Junghans Wall Clock in Melon Peach Shade

$768

Mid-Century Modern Iron and Brass Sunburst Wall Clock by Atlanta Electric

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.

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Iron and Brass Sunburst Wall Clock by Atlanta Electric

$900

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Wood Sunburst Wall Clock by Atlanta Electric

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Stunning wall clock made of metal, brass, wood & glass. An eye catcher par excellence. Made in Germany. We have tested it and it works. Electric, battery operated clock.

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Brass and Wood Sunburst Wall Clock by Atlanta Electric

$1,500

Vintage American Studio Craft Artist Made Round Turned Wood Sculptural Clock

Located in Troy, MI

One of a kind artist made petite round wooden wall clock Circa 1980s Mixed woods design beautifully turned with contrasting inlaid markers and finished with unique sculpted hands ...

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Vintage American Studio Craft Artist Made Round Turned Wood Sculptural Clock

$550

Rare Mid Century Modern George Nelson Orange Ball Clock Model 4755

By George Nelson

Located in Plainview, NY

An original George Nelson ( 1908- 1986) Mid Century Modern Ball Clock model 4755. This iconic clock features a distinctive and modern design with a mid-century aesthetic. The centr...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Rare Mid Century Modern George Nelson Orange Ball Clock Model 4755

$2,240 Sale Price

20% Off

George Nelson Walnut Spike Clock by Howard Miller

By George Nelson

Located in Cincinnati, OH

An Nelson walnut and painted white metal body spike clock with color coded minute and hour hands. An early electric model in great working condition , retains the original label and ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

George Nelson Walnut Spike Clock by Howard Miller

$1,600

Black and White Flip Clock Large Station, Factory Clock, 1970s, France

By Bodet

Located in Antwerp, BE

Timeless Bodet black and white flip-flap station clock designed by the company that has been equipping French and Belgium stations for their big clocks for several decades. They inform travelers of the time that is running! This pretty specimen from the 1970s and 80s will ensure your punctuality while offering a beautiful Industrial and modern look to your interior decor. The flip-flap clock...

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1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Plastic, Lucite

Black and White Flip Clock Large Station, Factory Clock, 1970s, France

$710 Sale Price / item

46% Off

Vintage Railway Chronometer - Brass Jumbo Pocket Watch or Wall Clock

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Midcentury novelty Jumbo Pocket Watch or small Wall Clock. It is called Railway Chronometer. The case, crown and ring/crown guard is fashioned from b...

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1970s South African Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Railway Chronometer - Brass Jumbo Pocket Watch or Wall Clock

$360 Sale Price

20% Off

Vintage Empire Art Products Atomic Era Mid Century Modern Wall Clock Set - 3 Pcs

By Empire Art Products Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Empire Art Products (USA, 1963) Atomic Era Mid Century Modern Wall Clock Set with Blue Accents - 3 Pc Set. Circa Mid 20th Century...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Vintage Empire Art Products Atomic Era Mid Century Modern Wall Clock Set - 3 Pcs

$650 / set

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Eye Clock

By George Nelson

Located in Dronten, NL

Beautiful Eye Clock designed by George Nelson & Associates, and manufactured by Vitra. In excellent working condition, working on an AA battery. The George Nelson Eye Clock...

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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Mid Century Modern George Nelson Eye Clock

$725

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.

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by CONDOR, 1950s

$720

Gilded Vintage Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock, Germany, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Stunning original 1960s sunburst starburst wall clock. Featuring beautiful wood and composition sunburst surrounding illustrating perfectly the mood of the decade. It is in very good...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Composition, Metal

Gilded Vintage Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock, Germany, 1960s

$440 Sale Price

50% Off

Howard Miller Iconic Clock by George Nelson

By Howard Miller

Located in Riverdale, NY

Iconic and classic Howard Miller ball clock from the 1950's by George Nelson. Wonderful Atomic style with a central clock motif with 50's styl...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Howard Miller Iconic Clock by George Nelson

$1,750

Swatch Wall Clock Maxi 1980s

By Swatch

Located in Čelinac, BA

Swatch wall clock maxi 1980s

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1980s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Swatch Wall Clock Maxi 1980s

$480

Vintage George Nelson & Associates Metal Spoke Wall Clock for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-Century Modern wall clock designed by George Nelson & Associates for Howard Miller Clock Company. Produced in 1955, this piece was named the 'Spoke' clock model no. 2227. Operate...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel

Vintage George Nelson & Associates Metal Spoke Wall Clock for Howard Miller

$2,195

Roger Capron Wall Mounted Ceramic Clock, circa 1960

By Roger Capron

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Roger Capron wall mounted ceramic clock, circa 1960. By Roger Capron, signed. (France). In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful pa...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Ceramic

Roger Capron Wall Mounted Ceramic Clock, circa 1960

$3,001

Rare Royal Copenhagen Wall Clock by Poul Pedersen, Model 5151, Denmark, 1976

By Poul Pedersen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Scarce and sculptural space age wall clock designed by Danish artist Poul Pedersen for Royal Copenhagen, model no. 5151. This star-shaped clock was approved for production on August ...

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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Faience

Rare Royal Copenhagen Wall Clock by Poul Pedersen, Model 5151, Denmark, 1976

$1,800

Midcentury Mechanical Atlanta Wall Clock with 10 Days Movement and with Gong

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

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...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Mechanical Atlanta Wall Clock with 10 Days Movement and with Gong

$720

George Nelson Mid Century Ball Clock in Brass and Wood

By George Nelson

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...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Mid Century Ball Clock in Brass and Wood

$3,301

Frederic Weinberg Wall Clock/ Large Size

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Frederic Weinberg Wall Clock with Black Body and Arms and Coral Balls. Working Condition. This is the larger harder to find version of this classic Clock...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Frederic Weinberg Wall Clock/ Large Size

$2,400

Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by Meister Anker 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. Electric, batt...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by Meister Anker in Brass, 1960s Germany

$720

Midcentury Wall Clock in the Form of a Wristwatch in Leather and Brass, Germany

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Midcentury wall clock in the form of a wristwatch in leather and brass, Germany Made in Germany by Meister Anker. Electric, battery operated clock.

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Midcentury Wall Clock in the Form of a Wristwatch in Leather and Brass, Germany

$540

Memphis Period Clock by Nicolai Canetti

By Canetti

Located in Dallas, TX

Memphis period clock designed by Nicolai Canetti, 1980s. This is new old stock that's in the original box. Excellent working condition.

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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Memphis Period Clock by Nicolai Canetti

$1,800

Wooden Midcentury Wall Clock

Located in Vienna, AT

Wooden clock face and brass clock hands and index. Fitted with a battery movement. Made in Germany in the 1950s.

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Wooden Midcentury Wall Clock

$490

Circa 1970 German Ship's Wheel Clock & Barometer Set by A. Schatz & Sohne

By Schatz

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1970 ship's wheel clock & barometer set by August Schatz & Sohne, Germany. Royal Mariner clock is running; strikes hours & 1/2 hour; 8-day movement. ...

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Circa 1970 German Ship's Wheel Clock & Barometer Set by A. Schatz & Sohne

$495 / set

Kitchen Wall Clock Attrd Max Bill & Ernst Moeckl German Minimalist White Ceramic

By Dieter Rams, Max Bill

Located in Hyattsville, MD

The clock movement with a fresh battery has been running, however it may need to be serviced, it is quite loud. The manual timer is in working order. For reference an example was auc...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Porcelain

Kitchen Wall Clock Attrd Max Bill & Ernst Moeckl German Minimalist White Ceramic

$2,240 Sale Price

20% Off

Golden Junghans Hollywood Regency Gilt and Crystals Wall Clock, Germany, 1970s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

A beautiful round wall clock, executed in the 1970s by Junghans, Germany, in the style of Gaetano Sciolari or Palwa. The clock is made of mirror g...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Golden Junghans Hollywood Regency Gilt and Crystals Wall Clock, Germany, 1970s

$1,500

Brutalist Wall / Table Clock by Franco Bastianelli for Studio Cellini, Italy, 60

Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen

Enamelled brutalist copper clock by Franco Bastianelli for Studio Cellini, Laurana Rame D'Arte in Pesaro, Italy 1960s. Handcrafted on a copper base, enameled on fire with striking colors. The clock is working and in very good vintage condition. The back has a double hook to hang it on the wall or become a table clock...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Brutalist Wall / Table Clock by Franco Bastianelli for Studio Cellini, Italy, 60

$750

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 Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Brass Zodiac Wall, Table or Mantel Clock, Germany, 1960s

$420

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...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Italian mid-century modern orange and beige rectangular wall clock, 1960s

$240

Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Clock

By George Nelson, Howard Miller

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...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Clock

$2,600

Mid Century Modern Spartus Atomic Wall Clock! Hyper-Rare NOS Unused & Mint!

By Spartus Clocks

Located in Peoria, AZ

Time Warp! 1959 Sputnik Styled Spartus Wall Clock New Old Stock! Mint Vintage Condition! This is a spectacular find! An unused Sputnik style mid century modern Spartus wall clo...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Spartus Atomic Wall Clock! Hyper-Rare NOS Unused & Mint!

$1,200 Sale Price

33% Off

Mid-Century Modern Kite Wall Clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller, Vitra Label

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Manhasset, NY

Mid-Century Modern kite wall clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller, Vitra Label George Nelson (American, 1908-1986) Group of Table and Wall Clocks for Howard Miller, Vitra Design Museum, Poland/Germany, designed 1949-1954 Vitra Design Museum labels, With battery-operated mechanisms The Kite clock...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Mid-Century Modern Kite Wall Clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller, Vitra Label

$1,250

Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by DUGENA in Brass, 1960s Germany

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Stunning sunburst wall clock made of brass and metal. One of the most beautiful models I have seen to date. An eye catcher par excellence. Made in ...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by DUGENA in Brass, 1960s Germany

$720

Vintage Mid Century Modern Clock

Located in Seattle, WA

Gold Toned Hardware. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured. Not Tested , May or May not be Operational. Dimensions. 6.5 W ; 3 1/2 D ; 6.5 H

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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Clock

$129

United Brass Spindles Sunburst Atomic Clock, 1960s

By United Clock Corp

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The vintage starburst wall clock features radii of brass rods, radiating outwards from the round central face and ending with alternating walnut tips and brass rings. It's equipped ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

United Brass Spindles Sunburst Atomic Clock, 1960s

$400

Henry Dreyfuss Wall Clock

By Henry Dreyfuss

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Highly graphic chrome wall clock with classic 50's details. Sweeping hand movement on this wonderful clock designed by one the greatest industrial designers of this century.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Henry Dreyfuss Wall Clock

$393 Sale Price

25% Off

George Nelson Birch & Brass Wall Clock for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

George Nelson Birch & Brass wall clock for Howard Miller.

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

George Nelson Birch & Brass Wall Clock for Howard Miller

$1,295

Iconic Wall Clock Junghans Uhren, Hard to Find Marmolada Design Max Bill

By Max Bill, Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Bochum, NRW

Important modernist glazed ceramic kitchen clock designed by Max Bill for Junghans, Germany 1956, featuring a 60-minute timer, a mechanical 8-day movement, a yellow-and-white ceramic...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Iconic Wall Clock Junghans Uhren, Hard to Find Marmolada Design Max Bill

$1,908

Vintage Hans Christian Andersen Pendulum Wall Clock from the 1960s

Located in Søborg, DK

Vintage Lund and Clausen of Copenhagen Han’s Christian Andersen pendulum wall clock from the 1960s. With the title “once upon a time” 12 of his most famous fairy tales one for each h...

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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hans Christian Andersen Pendulum Wall Clock from the 1960s

$470

Large English Royal Mail Clock

Located in Faversham, GB

A wonderful and large factory clock from a Royal Mail sorting office. The heavy case with the original glass front has been fitted with a new high-torque ba...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Large English Royal Mail Clock

$885 Sale Price

20% Off

Mid-20th Century German Ship's Clock By Schatz

By Schatz

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-20th century ship's clock by Schatz, Germany. handsome brass, mahogany & ebony in the form of a ship's wheel. Bevelled glass set in locking bezel. Double bell strike. Runs 8 days...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mid-20th Century German Ship's Clock By Schatz

$225

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...

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by TRICHTER in Brass, 1960s Germany

$600

1970s Rattan Wall Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A perfectly designed mid-century modern wall clock by Arthur Umanoff for George Nelson Associates for the powerhouse clock maker Howard Miller, likely from the 1970s. A model 517, i...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Rattan, Wood

1970s Rattan Wall Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller

$425

Brillie Vintage French Station Railway Clock Factory Industrial Paris France

By Brillie

Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR

Vintage French station - Railway - Factory Brillie clock. The frame is metal with glass - The faces are painted. Measures: Diameter 20.47 inch Original vintage conditon. ...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Brillie Vintage French Station Railway Clock Factory Industrial Paris France

$1,890

Rare Mosaic Tile Wall Clock in Walnut by George Nelson & Assoc circa 1950s

By George Nelson, Irving Harper

Located in Troy, MI

Rare George Nelson And Associates Mosaic Tile Wall Clock Designed by Irving Harper for George Nelson and Associates and produced by Howard Miller Model 2232 1957 Walnut frame with...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Rare Mosaic Tile Wall Clock in Walnut by George Nelson & Assoc circa 1950s

$1,600

Wall Clock " Atlanta ", Germany, around 1960s

Located in Wien, AT

Wall clock " Atlanta " germany, around 1960s Original condition of the case Battery operated, not mechanical.

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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Wall Clock " Atlanta ", Germany, around 1960s

$540

Junghans Striped Max Bill Style Midcentury Wall Clock & Timer, Germany, 1960s

By Junghans Uhren GmbH, Max Bill

Located in Vienna, AT

A lovely oval mid-century modern wall clock and timer, crafted by Junghans in Germany during the 1960s. Designed in the characteristic style of the era, it features elegant chrome-pl...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Glass

Junghans Striped Max Bill Style Midcentury Wall Clock & Timer, Germany, 1960s

$890

Rare 1950’s Satin Brass Wall Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Rare 1950’s Howard Miller built in wall clock design by George Nelson. Designed to be direct wire and the hours are pushed into drywall like tacks. Retain the Howard Miller label o...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare 1950’s Satin Brass Wall Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller

$1,800

Antique Wall Clock Made In Oak By Junghans From 1920s

By Junghans Uhren GmbH

Located in Lejre, DK

Antique wall clock from the 1920s, manufactured by Junghans in oak. Dimensions: H:95cm W:39cm D:19cm

Category

1920s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Oak

Antique Wall Clock Made In Oak By Junghans From 1920s

$594

Junghans Large Pink Max Bill Style Midcentury Wall Clock, Germany, 1950s

By Junghans Uhren GmbH, Max Bill

Located in Vienna, AT

A lovely round mid-century wall clock, crafted by Junghans in Germany during the 1950s. Designed in the characteristic style of the era, it features elegant brass hands, a brass fram...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Junghans Large Pink Max Bill Style Midcentury Wall Clock, Germany, 1950s

$1,200

1970s Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller wall clock

By Herman Miller, Arthur Umanoff

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller 1970s wall clock, model #588. Made of a walnut case, original red back, brushed aluminum clock face, brass Roman nu...

Category

1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller wall clock

$1,200

1960s Simplex Electric School Wall Clock

By Simplex

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1960s Simplex Wall Clock 12.75 h x 12.75 x 3 d Original vintage. Patina present on aluminum frame. Minor scratch on glass. Tested and working super quiet Refer to images listed

Category

1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Simplex Electric School Wall Clock

$460

TN Telenorma Electric Wall Clock

Located in Vienna, AT

Brass/steel body, painted clock face and steel clock hands made by TN Telenorma in the late 1960s. Used with some scratches on clock face Formerly a station or factory slave clock,...

Category

1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

TN Telenorma Electric Wall Clock

$498

Mid century westerstrands swedish industrial station clock

By Westerstrand

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 20th century Westerstrands Swedish industrial station clock circa 1963. Here we can offer a rare large wall clock stamped by Westerstrands circa 1963. Lights up when connected. ...

Category

1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Mid century westerstrands swedish industrial station clock

$3,893

Mid-century Modern wall clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

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