French Modern Clock
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Metal
Vintage 1960s French Clocks
Silver
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
Ceramic, Oak
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Leather
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
1990s French Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Paperweights
Resin
Mid-20th Century French Modern More Jewelry
Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Garnet, Turquoise, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Modern Wall Clocks
Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Brass, Metal
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Clocks
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks
Iron
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Gold Plate, Bronze
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze, Gold Plate
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French Modern Clock For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a French Modern Clock?
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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique 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.
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