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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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

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.

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Style: Mid-Century Modern
vintage mid century europa elomatic WALL CLOCK black metal brass 1960s
Located in Mannheim, DE
1960s mid century wall clock manufactured by Europa Elomatic. Works with battery works (battery is not included). Made of matte black metal and brass. Dimensions: Diameter 12 1/2" (...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal

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

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Metal, Brass

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

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Metal, Brass

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Solid Brass Table Clock Dugena, Switzerland
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Very heavy solid brass table clock Origin: Switzerland and Germany Producer: Dugena Electric Age: 1960s This original vintage table clock was produced in the...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Large Mid-Century Junghans Sunburst Brutalist Brass Wall Clock, Germany, 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
An impressive round Modernist Starburst Brutalist wall clock from the 1950s, crafted by Junghans in Germany. This striking timepiece features a diameter of 17.5 inches, with a frame ...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Enamel, Metal, Sheet Metal, Brass, Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Sunburst Wall Clock by Meister Quarz 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, battery operated...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal, Brass

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

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Walnut, Glass

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

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Brass

Space Age Sunburst Wall Clock by Kienzle Automatic in Aluminium, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning sunburst wall clock made of aluminium and metal. One of the most beautiful models I have seen to date. An eye catcher par excellence. Made in Germany. Electric, battery operated...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal, Aluminum

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

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Metal, Brass

Ceramic Wall Clock by Britt-Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg
Located in Vienna, AT
Ceramic wall clock designed in the 1950s by Britt-Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg. Fitted with a Junghans battery movement.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Ceramic

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

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Copper, Enamel

Art Deco Wall Clock in Rough Edged Glass with Brass Stars 1940s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Beautifully detailed electric wall clock in glass and brass. Probably made in the 1940’s. This thick and large glass wall clock is refined yet robust a...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Brass

George Nelson Meridian Wall Clock Rimini Blue Face by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Meridian” clock designed by George Nelson for the Howard Miller Clock Company. Face is made of “Rimini Blue” Italian ceramic designed by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, battery operated.
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Ceramic

Mid-20th Century German Ship's Clock 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

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Wall Clock by Meister Anker, 1960s Germany
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Stunning wall clock made of metal & glass. An eye catcher par excellence. Made in Germany. Electric, battery operated clock.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal

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...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Bakelite, Glass

Vintage Hollywood Regency Brass Glass Table Clock by Kienzle, Germany 1960s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Table clock Origin: Germany Producer: Kienzle, Germany Age: 1960s This original vintage table clock wa...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Modernist Wooden Teak Metal Table Clock by Zentra, Germany 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Table clock Origin: Germany Producer: Zentra, Germany Age: 1970s This original wooden table clock w...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal

Vintage Smoked Lucite Vision Pendulum Wall Clock by Seth Thomas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid-century modern smoked lucite wall clock by Seth Thomas, likely from the 1970s. The clock has a brass face and pendulum, black and red hands, and black numbers. In good vintag...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal

Vintage Modernist Wood + Brass Table and Wall Clock by Junghans, Germany, 1970s
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: clock, usable as table and wall clock Origin: Germany Producer: Junghans, Germany Age: 1970s This original wooden table clock...
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Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal

Unusual Enamel Wall Clock Ca' 1960's
By Robert Wuersch Associates
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A charming wall clock in enamel on copper, ca' 1960's. Probably by Robert Wuersch, Falls River, Mass. Battery operated.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Enamel

Antique Wall Clock Made In Walnut By Junghans From 1920s
Located in Lejre, DK
Antique wall clock from the 1920s, manufactured by Junghans in walnut. Dimensions: H:75cm W:40cm D:19cm
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1920s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Walnut

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...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal, Brass

Midcentury Wall Clock Weimar, Germany 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
Made in Germany on one battery functional sun pattern, beautiful accessory
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1980s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal

Midcentury Rare Wall Clock Krups, Space Age Style, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type - space age style
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Plastic

Mid-century desgin wall clock by Tófej
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Mid-century desgin wall clock by Tófej in excellent condition.
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1970s Hungarian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Ceramic

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.
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1960s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Brass

Mid Century Ceramicl Wall Clock by PRIM, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1960s - Maker : PRIM - Good original condition.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Ceramic

Midcentury Space Ship Era Wind Up Wall Clock 1960s Made in USSR
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Vintage Space Age era heavy case with lock wall clock, circa 1960s-1970s made in USSR.
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Steel

United Brass Spindles Sunburst Atomic Clock, 1960s
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

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Brass, Enamel

MIdcentury Glass Wall Clock Kienzle Design, Germany, 1970s
Located in Praha, CZ
- rare type
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Glass

MCM Illuminated "Golden Guernsey Milk Products" Advertising Wall Clock c.1950
By Pam Clock Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original illuminated "Golden Guernsey Milk Products" advertising wall clock with a metal topper "Susquehanna Co-Op". The clock has a gray metal body, dome glass front and vibrant original colors. The clock operates properly and keeps time. CREATOR Pam Clock Co., New Rochelle, NY. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1950. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Metal, Glass. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. The wiring is good. DIMENSIONS H 18 in. W 17 in. D 3.25 in. Diameter 15 in. HISTORY Pam advertising clocks and thermometers...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal

Italian Midcentury Space Age Solari di Udine Card-Printing Flip Clock 1976 Red
By Solari Udine
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous Solari di Udine flap wall clock, numbered, 1st edition of the card-printing production by Solari di Udine, with all original parts and Europea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal

Indian HES Wall Clock in Heavy Metal Case
Located in Praha, CZ
- Clock are in lovely working conditon - Somewhere missing color - Clock is including key.
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1950s Indian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Iron

Circa 1970 German Ship's Wheel Clock & Barometer Set by A. Schatz & Sohne
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. Brass, mahogany & ebony fin...
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Mixed Wood Wall Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century American Modern wall clock composed of teak, English oak, walnut, and rosewood banding. Battery operational (mechanism was converted in the last ten years). Fully functio...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Oak, Rosewood, Teak, Walnut

Max Bill Design Years '60 for Junghans Wall Clock Ato-Mat
Located in Biella, IT
Max Bill design years '60 for Junghans wall clock ato-mat first edit with electro/mechanical movement the clock is in ceramic metal and plastic, in good condition and very rare.....
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Chrome

Hand painted Mexican wall clock by Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
CIrca 1970. We offer this Hand painted Mexican wall clock by Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo, made in wood with some gold leaf details. Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo (1923-2000) was a Mexican ...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Wood

Rare German 1960s Brass Junghans Max Bill Wall Clock 322/0350 in brass
Located in Krefeld, DE
Wall clock design by Max Bill for Junghans in 1960s. Brass metal case. Electric movement is in good working condition. At the back side maybe from the owner or clockmake a repair not...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Brass

Vintage Mid Century Modern Style Wooden Wall Clock
Located in Seattle, WA
Sleek Wooden Wall Clock with Different Wood Textures. Stand Not Included. Operational Ability Unknown . Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pict...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Wood

Modernist Walnut and Brass Square Wall Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern square wall clock in walnut with pine hour and minute hands (ca. 1970s, USA). Simple, modernist form enhanced by round, brass, dec...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Brass

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

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Aluminum

Midcentury Kienzle Wall Clockc
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass construction with antique pink painted clock face from the early 1950s. Original mechanical movement but it can be changed to AAA-battery movement on request. Delivery time a...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Barometer by Barigo Germany, 1980s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A stylish pocket watch shaped barometer in a solid brass outer case, silver dial, concave glass front and a showcase mechanical movement. Designed in Germany during the 1960'erne. Th...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Brass

Large Bakelite Industrial Wall Clock by Pragotron, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
 Large version of industrial wall clock by Pragotron made in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. Bakelite case and glass cover Converted to battery.
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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Glass, Bakelite

Mid-Century Modern Danish Wall Clock by Fritz Hansen, George Nelson, Teak, 1957
Located in Manhasset, NY
Stool seat wall clock, model 7512, c. 1957 by Fritz Hansen. This finely decorative wall clock is simply stunning and is certain to draw conversation in any room in the home. Produced by George Nelson & Associates, USA, 1950s Stamped 'FH DENMARK...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Teak

Live Edge Slab Roman Numeral Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique lacquered wood slab roman numeral clock. This beautiful piece of wood features a rich vibrant grain pattern, roman numeral lettering and orn...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Wood

Vintage Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock, Germany, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Stunning 1970s sunburst starburst Junghans wall clock. Made of heavy resin, gilded, with a junghans battery operated clockwork. working condition. Will look great on your wall. Nice ...
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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Resin

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,...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Brass

Vintage Stoneware Wall Clock With Floral Detail
Located in Seattle, WA
Stamped Stoneware wall Clock with floral detail. Not confirmed operational. Vintage condition as Pictured. Listing is only for described item. Dimensions. 6” Diameter ; 2 “ D
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Stoneware

Junghans Germany Wall Clock, 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare, oval ceramic wall clock, attributed to Max Bill for Junghans Germany, 1950, with a Dual tone ceramic housing, powered by mechanical manual-winding clockwork, in fine working co...
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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Brass

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

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Brass

Jacques Adnet Rare Leather and Bronze Horseshoe Wall Clock, France, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Jacques Adnet rare horseshoe wall clock covered in original black saddle-stiched leather suspended by brass hanging ring with hands and numbers in bronz...
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1950s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Brass

Vintage Boho Brass Artisan Clock Face
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace unique style with this Vintage Boho Brass Artisan Clock Face. Its intricate brass design and artisanal craftsmanship make it a striking piece that blends timeless elegance wi...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Wall Clock in Soft Yellow by Junghans Germany
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Very much Mid-Century in soft yellow colour wall clock from Junghans Germany. Electric, battery operated.
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Ceramic

VINTAGE CIRCA 1950's WALL HANGING CLOCK WITH LAMPS DEPICTING A VILLAGE SCENE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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...
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1950s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

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Wood

Henry Dreyfuss Wall Clock
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

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

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern wall clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wall clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, brass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern wall clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wall clocks, popular names associated with this style include Howard Miller, Junghans Uhren GmbH, George Nelson, and Kienzle Clocks. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wall clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $129 and tops out at $6,700 while the average work can sell for $809.

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