Did Victorians have marble fireplaces?

Yes, Victorians had marble fireplaces. During the era, people also had fireplaces made of wood and other types of stone. The fireplace provided a source of heat and light on chilly nights. On 1stDibs, shop a range of fireplaces from some of the world’s top sellers.

Victorian Marble Clocks

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Victorian Marble Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of victorian marble clocks available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct victorian marble clocks — often made from marble, stone and metal — can elevate any home. Victorian marble clocks have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian marble clocks are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian style is often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made victorian marble clocks over the years, but those made by A.D. Mougin, Black, Starr Frost and Brocot Delettrez are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Victorian Marble Clocks?

Victorian marble clocks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,520, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $44,500.

Finding the Right Mantel-clocks for You

Personal time-telling devices may have migrated from our pockets to our wrists and finally onto our phones, but despite the convenience of a handheld digital timekeeper, nothing can beat well-made vintage, new and antique mantel clocks.

Invented by clockmakers in France and popularized in the 18th and 19th centuries, these practical yet ornate pieces were typically displayed on top of fireplaces or desks. While the most common mantel clocks were created in the traditional tambour style, which features a wide base that flares into an upright drum- or camelback-shaped case, modern clockmakers and furniture designers have experimented with their own ideas for these decorative objects over the years, introducing different forms and working with unconventional materials. A collection of whimsical, monochromatic handmade mantel clocks crafted by Dutch designer Kiki van Eijk, called Floating Frames, for example, features minimalist frames of anodized wire and ceramic clockfaces.

When shopping for an antique, vintage or new mantel clock, don’t be afraid to branch out. Wood mantel clocks of any era will bring a classic, elegant allure to the shelving in your living room or the bookcase in your bedroom, while Empire-style mantel clocks will comparatively boast eye-catching gilt bronze and pronounced sculptural attributes. Some Art Deco mantel clocks will feature an integration of marble or glass and will likely be marked by the decorative embellishments associated with that particular furniture style.

There’s just something about cool clocks, right? Spend your time with an extraordinary collection of mantel clocks on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Victorian Marble Clocks

Did Victorians have marble fireplaces?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
Yes, Victorians had marble fireplaces. During the era, people also had fireplaces made of wood and other types of stone. The fireplace provided a source of heat and light on chilly nights. On 1stDibs, shop a range of fireplaces from some of the world’s top sellers.