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Swiss modern Watch Sparckling Life GZ902 by Swatch with plexiglass box, 1998
By Swatch
Located in MIlano, IT
Swiss modern Watch Sparckling Life GZ902 by Swatch with plexiglass box, 1998 Watch mod. Sparckling Life GZ902 with brown-beige plastic strap and with a cork instead of the dial. On t...
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1990s Swiss Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Deep Blue Cartier Oval Alarm Clock Model 7511
By Cartier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage deep blue enamel alarm clock with gold details, model 7511. It stands on two Cartier "C" shaped bases. The back is etched "Cartier Paris 7511 08240 Swiss Made". Made in Franc...
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1980s French Vintage Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Lalique France Crystal "Hulotte" Owl Clock in Original Box
By Lalique
Located in Miami, FL
Lalique France crystal "hulotte" owl clock in original box. Offered for sale is a retired Lalique Hulotte Owl crystal clock presented in the original Lalique box. The clock is enc...
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Late 20th Century French Vintage Clocks

Materials

Crystal

Illuminating Gilt Brass and Agate Sculpture/Clock by Richard and Isabelle Faure
By Richard Faure, Isabelle Masson-Faure
Located in New York, NY
FAURE (Richard and Isabelle): Large illuminating clock\sculpture crafted from gilt brass and agate, adorned with a bird spreading its wings, highlighted with mica. Created by Richard...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Agate, Brass

Ronson 1936 Art Deco Maltese Machine Age Small Dial Clock With Touch-Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
A Maltese clock & touch tip lighter designed by Ronson. This is an extremely rare Ronson Maltese clock Touch-Tip lighter. This is a very iconic piece made in 1936 at Newark, New Jer...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Clocks

Materials

Steel

1980s Postmodern Wristwatch Wall Clock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fantastic vintage 1980s wrist watch wall clock, in the vein of Swatch's great designs. With a red and blue band, yellow bezel, red numbers and grid on a light yellow pink face, an...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Guillerme & Chambron Longcase Clock in Oak with Brass Accents
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guillerme et Chambron for Votre Maison, longcase clock, oak, brass, steel, France, 1960s. Wonderful and large clock designed by Guillerme and Chambron. The piece shows a natural and...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

1970s British Bronze AC.GMT.Co. Industrial Wall Clock Chrome Bezel Black Dial
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards. At A.C GMT Co. w...
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1970s English International Style Vintage Clocks

Materials

Chrome, Bronze, Steel

1970s British Bronze and Chrome AC GMT Co. Industrial Wall Clock White Dial
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert process allows us to create a high quality clock of luxury standards. At A.C GMT Co. we ...
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1970s English Industrial Vintage Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Chrome

1970's British Ultimate Gray /Monochrome Black AC GMT Co. Classic Wall Clock
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in ultimate gray pantone 17-5104 Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert...
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1970s English Industrial Vintage Clocks

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Lorenzo Burchiellaro Sculptural Wall Clock
By Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lorenzo Burchiellaro, sculptural wall clock, metal, Italy, 1960s. Artistic wall clock by Italian designer Lorenzo Burchiellaro. The great craftsmanship in the work with metal is onc...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Metal

Lorenzo Burchiellaro Sculptural Wall Clock
Lorenzo Burchiellaro Sculptural Wall Clock
H 30.32 in W 18.12 in D 5.91 in
1980s Gorgeous Cartier Romane Alarm Clock Pendulette. Made in Swiss
By Cartier
Located in Milano, IT
1980s Gorgeous Cartier Romane alarm clock pendulette. Made in Swiss. It's in gold plated 18K. White enamel dial. Clock case numbered 00523. With case, lined with red leather and with...
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1980s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate

1970's British Ultimate Gray /Monochrome AC GMT Co. Classic Quartz Wall Clock
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in Ultimate gray Pantone 17-5104 Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert...
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1970s English Industrial Vintage Clocks

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Large Lorenzo Burchiellaro Sculptural Wall Clock
By Lorenzo Burchiellaro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lorenzo Burchiellaro, sculptural wall clock, metal, Italy, 1960s Artistic wall clock by Italian designer Lorenzo Burchiellaro. The great craftsmanship in the work with metal is once...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Industrial Brown Enamel Synchronome Factory Wall Clock, c.1930
By Synchronome
Located in London, GB
A simply formed one piece enamel wall clock made in England by Synchronome. c.1930 Formerly slave clocks made from a single piece of enamelled steel featuring roman numerals with ...
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1930s English Industrial Vintage Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Vintage American Nautical Clock
By Chelsea Clock
Located in New York, NY
Vintage American Nautical clock. Handsome black-faced circular Chelsea naval clock with white enumeration and water-tight glass cover retailed by M. Low of New York with key, United ...
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20th Century American Vintage Clocks

Materials

Metal

Large Industrial Cast Iron Gents of Leicester Factory Wall Clock, c.1930
By Gents of Leicester
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...
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1930s English Industrial Vintage Clocks

Materials

Iron

Industrial Bakelite Factory Wall Clock from Pragotron, 1970s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Pragotron in former Czechoslovakia during the 1970s. The piece features a dark brown (black) bakelite frame, a black bakelite dial, an aluminum hands ...
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1970s European Industrial Vintage Clocks

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

20th C English Mahogany and Walnut Grandmother Clock with Le Rose Movement
By John Thompson
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., London, a grandmother clock in a wood case with mixed veneers, with scrolled open pediment top, hinged door opens to brass and silverplate Roman numeral dial, face marked "J...
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Mid-20th Century English Georgian Vintage Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

Large Industrial Bakelite Double Sided Factory Clock from Pragotron, 1950s
By Pragotron
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This large double-sided factory clock was produced by Pragotron, in former Czechoslovakia, during the 1950s. The piece features a two brown bakelite clock with glass cover and iron c...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Clocks

Materials

Iron

Hermès Stirup Clip Travel Alarm Clock
By Hermès
Located in Munich, DE
Hermès clip Table watch in brass with a Quartz-movement comes with the original box, leather etui and fabric sack.
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Brass

Hermès Stirup Clip Travel Alarm Clock
Hermès Stirup Clip Travel Alarm Clock
H 1.78 in W 1.78 in D 1.78 in
Orologio da parete con disegno grafico di Kurt B. Delbanco per Morphos 1980 ca.
By Morphos
Located in MIlano, IT
Orologio da parete, con disegno geometrico e grafico con colori primari, nero e grigio. Prodotto da Morphos nel 1980 ca. e disegnato da Kurt B. Delbanco. Ottime condizioni Misura in ...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Wall Clock with 2 Birds by Michael Graves for Alessi, 1992, Italy 'Cream, Beige'
By Alessi, Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in Chicago, IL
The 1992 "Kitchen clock" by Michael Graves is one of Alessi's most successful designs. The birds flying from each hand recall the famous whistling bird from the Alessi kettle that M...
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Mid Century Gold Diamond-Encrusted Women's Wristwatch by Omega
By Omega
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Vintage 1960 14k gold Omega women's wristwatch with a diamond-encrusted watch face containing over 20 1ct diamonds and features a manual wind movement. The movement has been serviced...
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1960s American Vintage Clocks

Materials

Gold

Art Deco Tessellated Marble , Onyx & Brass Mantlepiece Clock signed Ucra
Located in New York, NY
This impactful and elegant Art Deco Tessellated Marble,onyx & Brass Mantlepiece Clock signed Ucra originates from France, Circa 1935. Featuring an arched composition in two varietie...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Aurora Clock by Kirsch - Hamilton Assoc.
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in San Diego, CA
Aurora KIRSCH - HAMILTON ASSOC  This fascinating clock changes color completely every 15 seconds. First produced in 1970 it is in the MOMA collection. The Aurora was based on Jorda...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Alarm Clocks by PRIM, Czechoslovakia, 1980s
By PRIM Clocks
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of two alarm clocks in very good original condition. Made by PRIM in Czechoslovakia in 1980s. Fully functional
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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Metal, Steel

1980s Flamingo Wall Clock by Small World Greetings
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bringing a touch of whimsical charm to any room, this vintage flamingo wall clock by Small World Greetings is a delightfully elegant, and very 1980s Miami Vice, in pink, blue, aqua, ...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Seiko Ship's Nautical Analog Clock, 1980s
Located in Nantucket, MA
From a decommissioned Japanese ship, black Seiko analog clocks with brushed nickel faces. Battery mechanism updated and an easy opening on the back side. Black metal surround and gla...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Industrial Vintage Clocks

Materials

Metal

1980s Postmodern Black Wall Clock by Linden
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful postmodern wall clock from the 1980s by West German clockmaker Linden. It has a black case, black face with geometric accents, and red and green hands, Striking contras...
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Late 20th Century German Post-Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Art Deco French Mantle Clock
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Art Deco French mantle clock consisting of marble and aluminum. Clock measures 14" wide, 2.5" deep and 9.75" high.
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Clocks

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Marble, Chrome

Art Deco French Mantle Clock
Art Deco French Mantle Clock
H 9.75 in W 14 in D 2.5 in
Mid Century Modern Grandfather Clock by Sligh Furniture. Circa 1960s
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern Grandfather Clock by Trend Clocks, Sligh Furniture. Circa 1960s Features a Quintessential Mid Century Modern Designed Cabinet in dark walnut with chrome accents a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Chrome

1970's FSK Metal Wall Clock
Located in Bern, CH
1970's FSK Metal Wall Clock. Battery operated (battery not included). Sold by Uhren - Bijouterie + Reparaturen. J &P Schaffer, 3422 Kirchberg - Alchenflüh, Switzerland (22nd March, 1...
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1970s Vintage Clocks

Materials

Metal

1970's FSK Metal Wall Clock
1970's FSK Metal Wall Clock
H 1.58 in Dm 11.03 in
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 Vintage Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency brass walnut Table Clock by Kienzle, Germany
By Kienzle Clocks
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 Vintage Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

1990s Postmodern Wall Clock
By Memphis Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning and rare Memphis Milano inspired wall clock from the 1980s or 1990s. Black case, white face with the number 12 o'clock and the letter spelling six at 6 o'clock, and amazi...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Plastic

1990s Postmodern Wall Clock
1990s Postmodern Wall Clock
H 1 in W 10 in D 10 in
1980s Post Modern Wall Clock by Empire Arts
By Empire Art Products Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage 1980s postmodern wall clock by Empire Art Products. The clock's face has various shades of black, off-white, and silver with geometric shapes. In good vintage condition wi...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Winding Alarm Clock RHYTM, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition. Made by 1960s. Fully functional winding clock, repolished.
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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Brass

Winding Alarm Clock by PRIM, Czechoslovakia, "Space Age" 1960s
By PRIM Clocks
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition. Made by 1960s, in the Space Age. Fully functional, repolished.
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1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Murano Glass Table Clock by Barovier & Toso
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Milano, IT
Discover the pinnacle of Italian craftsmanship with this stunning table clock from Barovier & Toso, designed by the celebrated Ercole Barovier. This exceptional piece showcases the a...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Brass

Murano Glass Table Clock by Barovier & Toso
Murano Glass Table Clock by Barovier & Toso
H 10.24 in W 13.39 in D 3.94 in
Beautiful Mid Century Kienzle brass wall clock with original battery drive
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in München, DE
Beautiful, very classy Mid Century Modern Kienzle wall clock made of brass. Made in Germany. Very nice, rare Mid Century design. Battery operated with original electromechanical mech...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Brass

1970s Chrome Plastic Gommo Clock by Bruno Ponzio for Artime
By Bruno Porzio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designed by Bruno Ponzio for the Italian clock company Artime, this table clock has a fabulous mid-century modern (bordering on postmodern) style. A simple and minimal design, incl...
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Mid-20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Kirsch Hamilton, American Mid-Century Modern Prisma Aluminum Aurora Clock, 1970s
By Kirsch/Hamilton
Located in Stamford, CT
American Mid-Century Modern Prisma aluminum aurora clock, Kirsch Hamilton, 1970s. A vintage 1970s Aurora clock. These stunning clocks are in the collection of the Museum of Modern A...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Large Industrial Cast Iron Gents of Leicester Factory Wall Clock, circa 1930
By Gents of Leicester
Located in London, GB
Incredible large cast iron factory clock manufactured by renowned electrical company Gents of Leicester. circa 1930 Almost certainly used in an industrial setting, this clock has ...
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1930s English Industrial Vintage Clocks

Materials

Iron

Lady Playing Harp Pendulum Clock (1905-1920)
Located in Lisbon, PT
This pendulum mantel clock (circa 1900-1930) features a bronze sculpture of a lady playing a harp. The clock boasts a beautiful combination of bronze, black marble for the base, and ...
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20th Century Vintage Clocks

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze

Lady Playing Harp Pendulum Clock (1905-1920)
Lady Playing Harp Pendulum Clock (1905-1920)
H 24.41 in W 16.54 in D 7.88 in
Vintage 1980s Postmodern Black Canetti Desk Clock
By Canetti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A post modern black cube deck clock by Canetti with red, yellow & green hands. Cleverly designed so the cube sits at an angle on a table with the help of a weighted back cover. In ...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Plastic

1970s Mirrored Crystal Cut Glass Clock by Junghans & Joska, Germany
By Palwa, Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Andernach, DE
Unusual large wall clock by famous German clock makers Junghans. Here in collaboration with ''Joska Glass'' makers with cut glass roses in a typical mid-century fashion, as a homage ...
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Mid-20th Century German Hollywood Regency Vintage Clocks

Materials

Crystal

1960s Black Mirrored Wall Clock by Howard Miller
By Howard Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A fantastic and rare mid-century modern wall clock by American clock manufacturer Howard Miller. Not marked but very similar to the designs Arthur Umanoff and George Nelson did for ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Gilded Mid-Century Sunburst Starburst Wall Clock Vedette France
By Vedette
Located in Vienna, AT
Wood frame with brass clock face with a craquelure and black clock hands and index. Fitted with a battery movement. Made in France by Vedette in the 1950s.
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate

Le Coultre Atmos 15 Jewels Swiss Shelf Clock Brass Case 9.25 in, x 8.25 in.
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare square face, Le Coultre Atmos 15 Jewels Swiss Shelf Clock. Gold plated brass case that measures 9.25”h x 8.25”w and 6.38”d. Running as it should but we feel it should be taken ...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel

Vintage White Copal Model 228 Flip Alarm Clock
By Copal Clock 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful mid-century modern Copal Model 228 flip clock with white plastic case, dark gray face, white numbers, and clear plastic front. Minutes and hours flip as time passes, pro...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Plastic

1970 Museum Wall Clock by Nathan Horwitt for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Nathan Horwitt
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1970 "Museum Wall Clock" model 622-342 designed by Nathan George Horwitt for Howard Miller featuring a white enameled steel frame with a composite pressboard back and a modern minima...
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1970s American Vintage Clocks

Materials

Steel

1980s Postmodern Wall Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita
By Wakita, Shohei Mihara
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfectly elegant and sophisticated 1980s wall clock designed by Shohei Mihara for Wakita. Postmodern, Memphis Group-influenced design at its finest! Black with white, red, green, ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Dalla Bassa Maria Ceramiche Memphis Ceramic Table Clock, Italy 1980s
Located in Naples, IT
This ceramic table clock is a combination of black and white round and triangular geometric shapes in 1980s Memphis style. Working mechanism with metal pendulum.
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

Materials

Ceramic

XXL Vintage Industrial 36" Gents of Leicester Factory Railway Wall Clock c1930
By Gents of Leicester
Located in London, GB
A huge and imposing 36" industrial wall clock by renowned electrical company Gents of Leicester. c.1930 Surviving in a beautiful and characterful original time-worn condition - a ve...
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1930s English Industrial Vintage Clocks

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Steel

Limoges, France. Clock and decorative object in porcelain.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Limoges, France. Clock and decorative object in porcelain, decorated with 22-karat gold leaf and a beautiful royal blue glaze. Scène galante. Approximately 1970. Provenance: From a ...
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1970s French Vintage Clocks

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Porcelain

Miniature Carriage Clock by Mathew Norman of Switzerland w/ Original Key
By Matthew Norman SA
Located in Savannah, GA
This very petite miniature carriage clock was made by Mathew Norman of Switzerland and retains the original key. Features include a miniature brass Corniche case with rectangular top...
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20th Century Swiss Neoclassical Vintage Clocks

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Metal, Enamel

Art Deco Longcase Clock, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Lejre, DK
Floor clock in elm wood, design and made in Denmark 1930s. Great original condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Clocks

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Glass, Oak

Art Deco Longcase Clock, Denmark, 1950s
Art Deco Longcase Clock, Denmark, 1950s
H 79.53 in W 23.63 in D 11.42 in
Atmos Perpetual clock by Jean Léon REUTTER 1899/1971
Located in NANTES, FR
Atmos art deco clock circa 1930 stamped JL Reutter N. System invented by J.L. Reutter and produced by himself before reselling the patent to Jaeger le Coultre. Pendulum in very go...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Vintage Clocks

Materials

Bronze

'Solari brothers' double-dial flag clock, italy 1980s
By Solari Udine
Located in Genova, IT
Clock manufactured by 'Solari Udine' model timac 30 from 1986. Flag-shaped with double dial and double movement. The original movement was replaced with two battery-operated quart...
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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Clocks

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Metal

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Vintage Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage clocks available for sale. The range of distinct vintage clocks — often made from metal, glass and wood — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of vintage clocks available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage clocks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Industrial styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage clocks over the years, but those made by George Nelson, Howard Miller and Jaeger-LeCoultre are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Clocks?

Prices for vintage clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage clocks begin at $41 and can go as high as $375,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,361.

Finding the Right Clocks for You

A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.

Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.

A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson

Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.

On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.

Questions About Vintage Clocks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Vintage is a somewhat interpretable term for older clocks. If a clock is over 100 years old, it can officially be considered antique, but vintage is a bit more open of a term. Many collectors consider around 50 years old to be vintage, but a more open concept is that if the clock could not be reproduced today, it could be considered vintage. On 1stDibs, find an array of beautiful vintage and antique clocks.

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