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Modern Clocks

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Modern Wall Clock by Designer Nomon, Black Fiberglass Brass, Spain
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Wall clock with double ring structure in black fiberglass with polished brass details that contains a polished brass case and walnut needles in the center. The whole set is grouped a...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Barcelona Wall Clock by Nomon, Walnut Fiberglass, Modern Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A beautiful piece for a modern home. The Barcelona Wall Clock is a simple and timeless piece that can easily be incorporated into any living space. Features an outstanding walnut woo...
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2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

Mini Merlín 4 N Wall Clock by Nomon, Modern Wood Chrome Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Simple, versatile, and sober clock. The elegance of this model lies in the lightness of its time signals, which draws an imaginary circle on the wall. Mini Merlín 4 N wall clock : W...
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2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Mixto N Wall Clock by Nomon, Walnut Chrome, Modern Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Mixto N wall clock has an elegant and dynamic design , combining fine wood and chrome steel materials. Mixto N wall clock : chromed brass and walnut, hands in walnut. ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Tacón 12 L Wall Clock by Nomon, Lacquered Walnut Chrome, Modern
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This clock is made of lacquered walnut wood and chromed steel in the case and the 12 time signals. Its hands come in three different presentations: red white or black. It is the type...
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2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Doble O NG Wall Clock by Nomon, Wenge Wood Brass, Modern Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This elegant designer clock presents a diameter of 70 centimeters and a height of 80 cm that covers any space with elegance. Doble O NG wall clock: Rin...
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2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rodón 12 i Wall Clock Made in Spain and Ready to Ship
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The design of this modern clock is lovely because the time signals are identified with small circular buttons that give it a simple and sophisticated touch at the same time The Rodó...
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2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Nomon Axioma L Wall Clock: Modern Design in Chromed Brass Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This Axioma L clock features a chromed brass box and hands in black , white or red lacquered walnut. . The clock mechanism used is UTS Quartz Axioma...
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2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Pisa Gold N Floor Clock by Nomon, Walnut Brass, Modern Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Pisa Gold is a floor clock that is made of polished metal and walnut. It has a unique design because it is not the typical round wall clock. Pisa...
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2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mini Merlín 4 T Wall Clock by Nomon, Graphite Brass Walnut Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Simple, versatile, and sober clock. The elegance of this model lies in the lightness of its time signals, which draws an imaginary circle on the wall. Mini Merlín 4 T wall clock : g...
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2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Mini Bilbao Wall Clock by Nomon, Walnut Fiberglass, Modern Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Mini Bilbao Clock stands out for its light circle that gives it the fine shape of the accessory. The use of fine and delicate lines allows a simple and minimalist design that doe...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

Tacón 12 I Wall Modern Design Made in Spain and Ready to Ship
Located in NEW YORK, NY
It is about having a wall clock that is integrated into the room as a prominent element of the decoration. Tacón 12 i wall clock Bring uniqueness and added value to your home office ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Mini Rodón L Wall Clock by Nomon, Chrome Walnut, Modern Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This beautiful and sophisticated clock is designed and manufactured by the best professionals that include a machine of German origin. Mini Rodón L wall clock : 12ts and box in chromed brass, hands in black , white or red lacquered walnut...
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2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Ciclo Gold Wall Clock by Nomon - Modern Walnut or Oak Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Ciclo Gold wall clock made of oak or walnut veneer with polished brass hands and time signals. Ciclo Gold wall clock : Body in walnut wood or in Oak w...
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2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Merlín 12 Wall Clock by Nomon: Modern Chrome Stainless Steel Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Merlín 12 i wall clock is ideal for decorating modern spaces of both a house and an office . Merlín 12 i wall clock : Case made of chromed steel , Clock hand made of Polished Steel...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Puntero N Table Clock by Nomon, Walnut Chrome, Modern Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Puntero N table clock is a clock whose design makes it an elegant and stylish decorative piece. The German UTS mechanism guarantees the accuracy of its operat...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Modern Wall Clock by Designer Nomon, Chrome and Steel, Handmade, Spain
Located in NEW YORK, NY
It is a wall clock that at first glance has a design that inspires a futuristic feeling by having no more than the double ring and the hands that mark the hour and minutes. the punto...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Merlin 4 Gold N Wall Clock by Nomon, Modern Wood Brass Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Merlin 4 Gold N Clock is named after having as its main feature 4 time signals and finished in golden tones. Leaving behind the 12 time signals and reducing them to 4 we are able...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Nomon Punto y Coma Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant modern sophisticated glossy glamorous are adjectives that describe this wonderful graphite-finished pendulum clock with the hands in walnut noble wood. The possibility of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Established Sons Medium Font Clock by Sebastian Wrong
Located in London, GB
The iconic calendar clock, with its distinctive form and flip mechanism, has an established following in design circles. Sebastian Wrong deliberately increases our attraction to its retro look by introducing an ever-changing display. The Font Clock...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Heuer Racing Clock in New Old Stock Condition
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: TAG Heuer Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Car Rally Clock METAL / MATERIAL: Chrome CIRCA / YEAR: 1960's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 2 Inch X 2 Inch MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Heuer DIAL / HANDS: Original Dial and Hands WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement I bought this clock many years ago and it was New, Old Stock at the time. In fact somewhere I should have the original box for it. But, do not hold me to it as I have no idea where it actually is. The Heuer Racing Clock...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Candino Ladies Wristwatch Case in 18-carat and Watchstrap in 14-carat
By Candino
Located in Lejre, DK
This elegant Candino ladies' watch is a fine example of Swiss craftsmanship, featuring a case made from 18-carat gold and a watchstrap crafted from 14-carat gold. The combination of ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Gold

Nomon Cris Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ø80cm clock composed of a walnut wood hour hand and a fiberglass minute hand on top of a metal ring. Contemporary design and great visual impact. Chromed metal details, white fi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Nomon Merlin Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impossible not to stop to admire it. Impossible not to observe every detail of its configuration. It is the Nomon Merlin 4 T Clock available in our online store with all the features that make it a very special wall clock. It is minimalism in its purest expression. All that apparent simplicity and no leftover trait is only essential in the place where it should be. The Merlin 4 T is a beautiful designer clock...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Nomon Punto y Coma Premium Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Walnut and brass details elevate the presence of the Punto y Coma model. An essential piece for those who want to add personality to a sober environment. Body and hands in walnut ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Surrealistic Sculptural Clock by Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Atlanta, GA
An iconic carved sculptural clock by the famed Mexican surrealistic artist and designer Pedro Friedeberg (Mexican, b. 1937) circa 1960s. The whimsical...
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1960s Mexican Vintage Modern Clocks

Materials

Wood

Panerai Luminor Dealer Fixture Wall Clock, Swiss Made Promotional Display- Works
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Panerai Luminor Dealer Fixture Wall Clock, Swiss Made Promotional Display—Working Italy / Switzerland, Late 20th–Early 21st Century Dimensions: 12" diameter × 2" deep This authent...
Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Clocks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Nomon Dos Puntos Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Ø43cm clock with hands and rings made of polished steel or calabo wood. Rings and hands in calabo wood; central box and details in polished brass. Available in Chrome, Brass and...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Steel

Nomon Daro Wall Clock By Andres Martinez
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ø70cm clock with a length of 108 cm, characterized by its curved, polished brass elements. Hands in natural walnut wood. Available in Walnut, Brass
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Nomon Dos Puntos Premium Gold Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Clock that exudes elegance and sophistication, with rings made of polished brass, combined with hands in natural walnut wood. Rings and central box in polished brass, hands in wal...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Steel

Nomon Mini Bilbao Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Nomon Mini Bilbao Clock is a wall clock in the miniature version of the Bilbao clock. The regular version of this clock design measures about 100 cm in diameter while its reduced...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Blue Hour Table Clock Signed by Adam Ruiz Cyril Fuchs
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue hour table clock signed by Adam Ruiz & Cyril Fuchs Dimensions: 50 x 27 x 4 cm Materials: Sculpted steel Handscultped, signed The blue hour is a steel clock weathered with ...
Category

2010s French Modern Clocks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Copper

Nomon Pendulo Premium Wall Clock By Andres Martinez
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A tribute that aims to recover the prestige of grandf ther pendulum clocks by renewing their aesthetics. It can be installed on the wall or to the ceiling. Body and hands in wal...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Nomon Pendulo Wall Clock By Andres Martinez
Located in Brooklyn, NY
It stands out for offering a fascinating design to the hipster public the Nomon Pendulum T Clock returns the free and loose currents of a time clock. The way in which their needles ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

NSNG One More Time Clock Heated Stainless Steel
Located in Eindhoven, NL
No Screw No Glue is an iconic range of furniture and objects designed by Joost Van Bleiswijk in which the components are laser cut and assembled by slotting the pieces together. As t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Clocks

Materials

Stainless Steel

Nomon Delmori Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The largest diameter Nomon clock (130 cm), with double black or white fiberglass ring, metallic details and natural walnut hands. Installation to wall or ceiling. Clock with bla...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Nomon Bilbao Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This particular wall clock with lacquered walnut and wooden hands measures 105 cm in diameter and also has parts - such as the hoop and the case - in chromed steel. Its design fits e...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Nomon Axioma Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a diameter between 74 and 100 cm this clock is a modern model with wooden touches that conveys warmth and a cozy feelings. One of its peculiarities and what makes it different f...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Polystyrene

1932 Isamu Noguchi “Measured Time” Hawkeye Clock
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Measured time clock and kitchen timer, 1932. Tested and working. Two models of this clock were produced: a limited run of white Bakelite clocks ...
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Early 20th Century American Modern Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Rodón 12 T Wall Clock by Nomon, Graphite Brass Steel, Modern Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Rodón 12 T Clock is a wall clock with a serious and discreet aesthetic making it an ideal clock for spaces such as offices or business centers and meetings. The Rodón 12 T Clock...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Punto Y Coma N Wall Clock by Nomon, Chrome Walnut, Modern Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Punto Y Coma N wall clock is large and beautifully designed in the style of modern minimalism its ideal for interior decoration. Each clock is a unique handmade piece. Punto Y ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Chrome

2 Puntos Premium Wall Clock by Nomon, Brass Walnut, Modern Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
2 puntos Premium wall clock It is the classic industrial style wall clock. It has the machinery case and rods made of polished brass, and the hands and rings in walnut wood. 2 punto...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Merlín 4 Wall Clock by Nomon: Modern Chrome Stainless Steel Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Merlín 4 i wall clock is ideal for decorating modern spaces of both a house and an office. Merlín 4 i wall clock : Case made of chromed steel, Clock hand made of Polished Steel or p...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Chrome, Stainless Steel

Pisa L Floor Clock by Nomon: Modern Design in Chromed Steel Walnut
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This fabulous clock has a combination of chromed steel in the box and bases with black , white or red lacquered walnut wood needles. Pisa L floor c...
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2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Pisa T Floor Clock by Nomon, Walnut Brass, Modern Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Pisa Floor Clock from offers the floor a functional and beautiful design piece. Impressively made using high quality materials such as sleek steel and wooden walnut finishes. Pi...
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2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Nomon Aire Table Clock: Modern Black Fiberglass Ash Wood Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
It is a design clock that can be displayed on a modern furniture of minimalist style. It is an ideal piece for design houses , modern flats and offices. Aire table clock : Black fib...
Category

2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

Nomon Modern Wall Clock in Wenge Wood Polished Brass, Spain
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This is a wall clock with a double wooden ring, gold box and wooden needles. The mechanism is covered by the case made of polished brass. 2 puntos NG wall clock : Rings and hands i...
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2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Tacón 4 Gold N Wall Clock by Nomon - Modern Brass and Walnut Design
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Tacón 4 Gold N wall clock focuses exclusively on the essential details, which makes it stand out for its minimalist presence wherever you place it. Tacón 4 Gold N wall clock : 4ts i...
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2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Nomon Micro Anda Wall Clock in Gold By Jose Ramirez
Located in Brooklyn, NY
You have probably valued buying an avant-garde wall clock model but have not found enough information to be able to value it. This wall clock is part of the Nomon lacquered wood coll...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Nomon New Anda Wall Clock in Gold By Jose Maria Reina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
You have probably valued buying an avant-garde wall clock model but have not found enough information to be able to value it. This wall clock is part of the Nomon lacquered wood coll...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Nomon Mini Axioma Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
While the box and the 8 time points are chromed steel. Its avant-garde style mixes natural materials with industrial materials so it adapts to a wide variety of decoration styles. Yo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Polystyrene

Nomon Puntero Table Clock By Andres Martinez
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A magnificent and avant-garde design for a desktop clock. This design has the perfect combination between chromed steel and lacquered walnut wood giving ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Nomon Ciclo Wall Clock By Andres Martinez
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FOR THE FIRST TIME, NOMON WORKS WITH SUBTLY FOLDED WOODEN STRIPS. THE SILHOUETTE CONNECTS US WITH NATURE, EMULATING AN OPEN FLOWER IN ALL ITS SPLENDOR. Clock made with natural walnu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Nomon Mini Bilbao Premium Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A new and more sophisticated version of the Mini Bilbao model. The combination of walnut and golden details enhances its presence. Ring in black fiberglass or brass finish, hand...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Nomon Rodon Mini Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simple, versatile, and sober clocks. the elegance lies in the lightness of their time signals, drawing an imaginary circle on the wall. Suitable to any space, it preserves the conce...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Nomon Punto Suspensivos Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The classic industrial style wall clock, crafted with attention to every detail. Its steel hands are available in black, red, or white.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage "Anemone" Crystal Table Clock by Daum, France
By Daum
Located in Morristown, NJ
An attractive vintage 20th c., crystal table clock signed "Daum - France" on the crystal. The quartz clock mechanism also has a stylized Daum signature located below 12 o'clock. At 10' square, the clock has a strong visual presence. History And Meaning Of Anemones: It was believed that the flower sprang from the blood of the slain Adonis, who was a lover of the goddess Aphrodite. As such, anemones were often seen as a symbol of love and passion. In Victorian England, anemones were given as gifts to express love and anticipation. Founded in 1878, Daum Nancy crystal is still recognized for its manufacturing expertise. It owes its fame to master glassmaker Antonin Daum. Dimensions: 10"h x 10"w x 2.25"d Condition: Good, oxidation to metal ring surrounding dial, no visible chips, cracks, or repairs. Clock has not been tested. Provenance: The Collection of Olga & Arthur Rankin, NYC. Arthur Rankin was a visionary who wore many hats as a producer, director, screenwriter and animator. He is best known for pioneering the art of “Animagic” — or stop-action animation. His legacy is etched in the hearts of millions, especially during the holiday season. Rankin/Bass Productions gave us timeless treasures like “Rudolph the...
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1950s French Vintage Modern Clocks

Materials

Crystal

Established Sons Large Font Clock by Sebastian Wrong
Located in London, GB
The iconic calendar clock, with its distinctive form and flip mechanism, has an established following in design circles. Sebastian Wrong deliberately increases our attraction to its retro look by introducing an ever-changing display. The font clock...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Jaeger-LeCoultre Mystery Mantel Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Jaeger-LeCoultre mystery clock in a Lucite case with beautiful chinoiserie decoration featuring a bird in flight and standing on a gilded stepped bas...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Modern Clocks

Materials

Lucite

1970s Italian Modern Perpetual Wall Calendar Yellow Plastic
Located in San Benedetto Del Tronto, IT
This Italian perpetual wall calendar dates from the 1970s and represents a strong example of modern functional design applied to everyday domestic objects. Crafted in plastic, it fea...
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1970s Italian Vintage Modern Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Modern clocks for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern clocks made in a specific country, there are Europe, Spain, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original clocks, popular names associated with this style include ANDRÉS MARTÍNEZ, José María Reina, Kiki van Eijk, and Nomon. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $170 and tops out at $52,594 while the average work can sell for $1,260.