Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Marble, Brass
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Bakelite
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Bronze
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Brass
Late 20th Century Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Gold Plate, Brass
20th Century Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Iron
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Chrome
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Chrome
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Glass, Mirror
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Glass, Walnut
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Glass, Wood
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Brass, Steel
1960s Swiss Modern Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Lucite
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Marble, Iron
1930s Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Onyx, Marble
1940s French Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Ceramic
1960s Italian Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Metal
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Wood
1950s German Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Brass
1930s British Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Chrome
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Marble, Brass
1930s French Neoclassical Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Bronze
20th Century English Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Brass, Nickel
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Brass, Chrome
1930s French Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Metal
Mid-20th Century German Other Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Marble
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Steel
20th Century French Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Onyx, Marble, Brass
Late 20th Century Chinese French Provincial Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swedish Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Metal
20th Century French Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Brass
1990s Italian Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Marble, Alabaster
Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Brass
1970s French Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Brass
20th Century Unknown Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Alabaster, Marble, Metal
Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Brass, Chrome
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Brass, Chrome
20th Century French Romantic Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Marble, Bronze
1960s French Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Bronze
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Brass, Bronze, Enamel
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Marble, Brass
Mid-20th Century English Folk Art Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Onyx
1990s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Cement, Metal
20th Century German Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Marble, Bronze
1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Brass
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Wood, Softwood
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Brass
1970s European Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Metal
1940s Swiss Vintage Mantel Clock Clocks
Brass
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To wind an Ansonia mantel clock, first insert the key into the center winding point, usually found on the back. Then, turn the key clockwise until the winder no longer turns. Repeat the process in the right winding point to set the quarter-hour charm and the left winding point to set the hour strike. You'll find a range of Ansonia clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To fix the chime on a mantel clock, take it to an experienced clock repair shop. A professional will have the knowledge and tools necessary to diagnose the problem with the chimes and make the necessary repairs. You'll find a range of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How you adjust a French mantel clock depends on its design. In many antique clocks, there is a winding slot that says R for Retard on one side and A for Advance on the other. If you wish to make the clock faster, you turn the key toward the R. To slow down the clock, turn the key in the opposite direction toward the A. Find a large collection of French mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To identify an old mantel clock, look for the name of the company or artisan. They are often stamped or engraved on either the clock’s face or the backplate of the movement. Sometimes they will be on a piece of paper on the back or bottom of the clock. Shop a variety of mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date a Seth Thomas mantel clock, examine the gears inside. If the movement is wood, the production date of the clock is somewhere between 1817 and 1830. Clocks made after 1881 may feature an ink code date stamp on the case back or bottom. A licensed appraiser can provide assistance with determining the exact manufacturing year. Shop a variety of expertly vetted Seth Thomas mantel clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Vintage 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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