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80s Pendulum Shape Large Wall Clock in Lacquered Red by Lowell Italy
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
Add a touch of retro elegance to your space with this stunning 80s wall clock by the renowned Italian maker Lowell. Featuring a distinctive pendulum-like shape, this large wall clock...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Metal

Chess Clock by Teodomiro Dal Negro Fabbrica Carte da Gioco S.r.l. 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Chess Clock is a design object realized by Teodomiro Dal Negro Fabbrica Carte da Gioco S.r.l.  Double analog clock in painted wood and gold lacquered case, it proves to be up to the...
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1970s Italian Vintage Clocks

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Wood, Lacquer

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

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Enamel, Steel

Vintage Piper Grandfather Clock, Hermle Movement with Westminster Chime.
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Vintage, 1976, weight-driven Piper grandfather clock. The clock has a West Germany Franz Hermle 451-053 85cm / 70.77 movement with a beautiful Westminster Chime. The chime goes on ev...
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20th Century Vintage Clocks

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Wood

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

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Metal, Brass

Vintage Imhof for Saks Fifth Avenue Circular Brass Desk Clock Switzerland, 1960s
By Arthur Imhof, Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stately, two-handed, Swiss 15 jewel, 8 day winding desk clock manufactured by Imhof for Saks Fifth Avenue- early 1960s. Polished brass, splayed circular clock face, with applied sol...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Brass

American Modern Ceramic Wall Clock by Russel Wright for General Electric
By Steubenville, Russel Wright
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and functional American modern ceramic electric wall clock by Russel Wright for General Electric, circa 1940s. The piece is in very good vintage with no chips or cracks and m...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Ceramic

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

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

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Plastic

Industrial Factory Wall Clock from Chronotechna, 1950s
By Chronotechna
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This factory wall clock wad produced by Chronotechna in former Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. It features a grey metal frame, an iron dial, an aluminum hands and a clear glass cove...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Clocks

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Iron

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

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Metal

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

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Steel, Enamel

Bakelite Industrial Factory Wall Clock by Pragotron
By Pragotron
Located in Vienna, AT
Industrial wall clock Pragotron. Frame made of bakelite. The clock face is covered with glass. Formerly a slave clock, it is now fitted with a modern quartz movement with an AA-batte...
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1950s Czech Industrial Vintage Clocks

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Glass, Bakelite

Vintage German Wall Clock in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pocket watch shaped quartz (batteri-operated) wall clock featuring solid brass frame, Roman numerals and a sunburst dial in silver enamel. Manufactured by Genfa in Germany circa 19...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Brass

Tiffany Swiss Gold and Brass Atlas Table Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning Tiffany & Co. Swiss made gold and brass atlas table clock. Crafted with high-quality materials and a battery-powered quartz mechanism. Brass plated exterior with inlaid go...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Vintage Clocks

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Gold, Brass

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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Composition, Metal

Large Bakelite Factory Industrial, Train Station Wall Clock
Located in Vienna, AT
5 pcs of 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 scratches, no glass scratched....
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Glass, Bakelite

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

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Iron

Howard Miller 8 Day Chrome Wood and Rattan Face Pendulum Wall Clock Model 614
By Howard Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Howard Miller 8-Day wooden pendulum wall clock. A super cool, vintage wall clock featuring a lovely set of materials in wood, rattan, and chrome. This piece features a wood frame, ...
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20th Century American Vintage Clocks

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Wood

Tiffany & Co Brass Desk Clock
Located in Nottingham, GB
Tiffany & Co Brass Desk Clock Free international shipping
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20th Century Vintage Clocks

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Brass

Tiffany & Co Brass Desk Clock
Tiffany & Co Brass Desk Clock
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H 1.58 in W 4.73 in D 3.94 in
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

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Plastic

Rare! Iconic Snider Atomic Clock Lamp! Metal Fiberglass Bat Wing Bow Tie Design!
By Snider Clock
Located in Peoria, AZ
Snider Clock Lamp Atomic Age Masterpiece! With the "Iconic Golden Glow" Incredible Mid Century Design! Dimensions: Approximately 12" By 7.5 by 7.5 This Snider Clock is one of th...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Metal

Huge Industrial Illuminated Double Sided Gents of Leicester Railway Clock. c1930
By Gents of Leicester
Located in London, GB
An incredible and large illuminated double faced wall clock made in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1930 Double sided wall mounted in fantastic condition in old dark blue paint. Ge...
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1930s English Industrial Vintage Clocks

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Steel

1970s Howard Miller zebrawood and chrome wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1970s Howard Miller wall clock model 616 designed by Arthur Umanoff Associates. “Zebrawood” veneer (described as “Leriex rosewood veneer” in the 1975/1976 catalog), chrome frame and ...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Clocks

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Chrome

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

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Brass, Enamel

Vintage art deco blue glass table clock
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Art Deco Cobalt Blue Table Clock English Moderne Circa 1930's
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1930s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Clocks

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Glass

Vintage art deco blue glass table clock
Vintage art deco blue glass table clock
H 8.25 in W 8.25 in D 2.25 in
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

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Metal, Brass

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

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Chrome

Vintage Tiffany and Co. Square Brass Desk Clock, 1970s
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome 8 day, Swiss jeweled Tiffany and Co. square desk clock in patinated brass with stepped dial frame and two-tiered base. Face pivots between flanking hexagonal columns for adj...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Brass

Vintage Tiffany and Co. Square Brass Desk Clock, 1970s
Vintage Tiffany and Co. Square Brass Desk Clock, 1970s
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H 4.5 in W 6.5 in D 2.5 in
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

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Plastic

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

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

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Glass, Wood

1980s Postmodern Wall Clock by Empire Arts
By Empire Art Products Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A vintage 1980s postmodern textured wall clock by Empire Art Products in various shades of spelled gray. In excellent vintage condition and works well. 10.5" x 10.5" x 2"
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Clocks

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Glass, Wood

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

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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

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

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Plastic

1990s Postmodern Wall Clock
1990s Postmodern Wall Clock
H 1 in W 10 in D 10 in
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

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Aluminum

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

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Plastic

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

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

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Glass, Bakelite

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
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

1980s Red & Black Metal Clock by Time Square
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A postmodern desk or table clock by Time Square. This "fashionable timepiece" (the manufacturer's language on packaging) is constructed from a piece of curved red powder coated metal...
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Vintage Clocks

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Metal

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

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Brass

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

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Plastic

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

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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

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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
1980s Postmodern Wall Clock by Shohei Mihara for Wakita
By Shohei Mihara, Wakita
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

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Glass, Plastic

French Art Deco Marble Mantle Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Beautiful and in working condition, this Art Deco mantle clock will add a touch of vintage whimsey to any living space. Created by Pierre Sega, a little known but prolific artist and...
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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Clocks

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Marble, Stone, Metal, Bronze

French Art Deco Marble Mantle Clock
French Art Deco Marble Mantle Clock
H 11.75 in W 12.25 in D 5 in
1970 Museum Wall Clock by Nathan Horwitt for Howard Miller
By Nathan Horwitt, Howard Miller
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

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Steel

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

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Metal

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

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Plastic

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

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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
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

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Gold Plate

1980s Citizen Japanese Blue Steel Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Quartz Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Citizen super tanker slave clock original blue finish. A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock also called secondary clock of superior build quality. These clocks were us...
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1980s Japanese Industrial Vintage Clocks

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Chrome, Cut Steel, Steel

Italian modern Wall or table pendulum clock by 555 Shanghai in wood glass, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wall or table pendulum clock by 555 Shanghai in wood, metal and glass, 1980s Wall or table pendulum clock with square wooden structure in different shades. On the fron...
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Clocks

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Metal

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

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Metal

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

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

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Gold Plate, Brass, Enamel

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

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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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