Flip Clocks
Mid-20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Plastic
20th Century American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Plastic, Wood
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Plastic, Lucite
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Metal
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Plastic
Vintage 1980s Industrial Wall Clocks
Steel
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Wall Clocks
Metal
20th Century Swiss Neoclassical Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Silver, Enamel
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Sterling Silver, Enamel
20th Century French Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary British Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary British Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary British Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Plastic
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dry Bars
Rosewood
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Games
Leather, Hardwood, Boxwood
Early 20th Century Art Deco Dry Bars
Fabric, Paint, Mahogany
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Textile, Wood
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Teak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vanities
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chairs
Velvet, Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Birch
Late 20th Century Belgian Desks
Polyester
Late 20th Century North American Musical Instruments
Iron
Early 20th Century Spanish Art Nouveau Architectural Elements
Wood
Vintage 1980s Japanese Industrial Wall Clocks
Chrome, Cut Steel, Steel
Antique 1890s French Late Victorian Architectural Elements
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks
Aluminum
Antique Mid-19th Century French Stairs
Iron, Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Wall Clocks
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1930s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Copper
Recent Sales
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Metal
Vintage 1930s French Tobacco Accessories
Leather
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Metal
Late 20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Chrome
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Plastic
Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Plastic
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Plastic, Acrylic, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Aluminum
Vintage 1980s Industrial More Clocks
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Glass, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Walnut, Plexiglass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Clocks
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Desk Sets
Plastic
Antique 19th Century French Vanities
Brass
Mid-20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Plastic
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Plastic
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Plastic, Acrylic
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Acrylic, Rosewood
Vintage 1960s Italian Industrial Wall Clocks
Aluminum, Steel
Vintage 1960s Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Metal
20th Century Japanese Space Age Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Glass, Plastic
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Metal
20th Century French Other Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Bronze, Steel, Silver
Vintage 1960s American Space Age Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Gold Plate, Stainless Steel
Early 20th Century European Art Nouveau More Desk Accessories
Metal
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Benches
Bronze
Antique 19th Century Dutch Victorian Side Tables
Brass
20th Century Italian Clocks
Aluminum
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Clocks
Early 2000s British Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Plexiglass
Early 2000s British Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Plexiglass
Early 2000s British Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Plexiglass
Early 2000s British Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Plexiglass
20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles
Plastic
Vintage 1950s American Night Stands
Nickel
Vintage 1960s Swiss Clocks
Metal
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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.
- How does a flip clock work?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021The flip clock works on the split-flap mechanism wherein the pages or tiles are attached to a wheel. There are dedicated sections for hours and minutes for clear indication. It operates on an electric motor that moves with the help of a reduction gear train.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Flip clocks are sometimes called flap clocks. However, flip clock is the more commonly used name. They feature separate hour and minute numbers that flip over to mark the passage of time. Remigio Solari invented the flip clock system in 1948. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of flip clocks.
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