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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 The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics.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
Pisa T Floor Clock by Nomon, Walnut & Brass, Modern Design
Pisa T Floor Clock by Nomon, Walnut & Brass, Modern Design

Pisa T Floor Clock by Nomon, Walnut & Brass, Modern Design

By Nomon

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...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Nomon Puntero G Table Clock in Polished Brass & Walnut, Modern Design
Nomon Puntero G Table Clock in Polished Brass & Walnut, Modern Design

Nomon Puntero G Table Clock in Polished Brass & Walnut, Modern Design

By Nomon

Located in New York, NY

Puntero G table clock is a clock whose design makes it an elegant and stylish decorative piece. The German UTS mechanism guarantees the accuracy of its operation over the years. Pu...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Péndulo I Wall Clock by Nomon: Modern Wood and Chrome Design
Péndulo I Wall Clock by Nomon: Modern Wood and Chrome Design

Péndulo I Wall Clock by Nomon: Modern Wood and Chrome Design

By Nomon

Located in New York, NY

The Pendulo i Wall Clock offers the perfect amount of luxury for wall décor. Perfect for many rooms in the home, this piece is sure to add an elegant ambiance to a space. Pendulo i...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Nomon Colgante Marble Wall Clock - Modern Brass & Marble Design
Nomon Colgante Marble Wall Clock - Modern Brass & Marble Design

Nomon Colgante Marble Wall Clock - Modern Brass & Marble Design

By Nomon

Located in New York, NY

The sophistication of the marble suspended from the curved metal rod finished in brass or black, makes the Colgante Marble wall clock a jewel. Case: black or brass finish metal. Di...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Mini Merlín 4 T Wall Clock by Nomon, Graphite Brass & Walnut Design
Mini Merlín 4 T Wall Clock by Nomon, Graphite Brass & Walnut Design

Mini Merlín 4 T Wall Clock by Nomon, Graphite Brass & Walnut Design

By Nomon

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...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Péndulo T Wall Clock by Nomon: Modern Brass & Walnut Design
Péndulo T Wall Clock by Nomon: Modern Brass & Walnut Design

Péndulo T Wall Clock by Nomon: Modern Brass & Walnut Design

By Nomon

Located in New York, NY

This wall clock evokes the sensations of a pendulum giving elegance to the calm and light atmosphere with a bohemian air. Pendulo T wall clock : Hands in walnut, box and pendulum i...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Nomon Modern Wall Clock in Wenge Wood & Polished Brass, Spain
Nomon Modern Wall Clock in Wenge Wood & Polished Brass, Spain

Nomon Modern Wall Clock in Wenge Wood & Polished Brass, Spain

By Nomon

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...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Puntos Suspensivos 12 Wall Clock by Nomon, Chrome & Steel, Modern
Puntos Suspensivos 12 Wall Clock by Nomon, Chrome & Steel, Modern

Puntos Suspensivos 12 Wall Clock by Nomon, Chrome & Steel, Modern

By Nomon

Located in New York, NY

Puntos suspensivos 12 i wall clock is a wall accessory designed with the highest quality materials. It has a German UST mechanism Puntos suspensivos 12 i wall clock : box in chrome...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Chrome, Stainless Steel

Rodón 4 Gold N Wall Clock by Nomon, Walnut & Brass, Modern Design
Rodón 4 Gold N Wall Clock by Nomon, Walnut & Brass, Modern Design

Rodón 4 Gold N Wall Clock by Nomon, Walnut & Brass, Modern Design

By Nomon

Located in New York, NY

Rodón 4 gold N wall clock is made of walnut and polished brass case with a unique and suggestive design perfect for you. It is based on the simplicity and elegance of modern ornament...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Tacón 12 I Wall Modern Design Made in Spain and Ready to Ship
Tacón 12 I Wall Modern Design Made in Spain and Ready to Ship

Tacón 12 I Wall Modern Design Made in Spain and Ready to Ship

By Nomon

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 ...

Category

2010s Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Red  Straw Yellow Murano Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Red Straw Yellow Murano Glass

By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi, Paolo Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Clessidra hourglass in amber murano glass by Paolo Venini and Fulvio Bianconi. Little grains of sand, impalpable and unnoticeable as a whole yet so real, like time ticking away. In 1...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clocks

Materials

Murano Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Sapphire Cipria Pink Murano Glass

Venini Clessidra Hourglass in Sapphire Cipria Pink Murano Glass

By Fulvio Bianconi, Venini, Paolo Venini

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Clessidra hourglass in amber murano glass by Paolo Venini and Fulvio Bianconi. Little grains of sand, impalpable and unnoticeable as a whole yet so real, like time ticking away. In 1...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clocks

Materials

Murano Glass

Tempus Obsidian: Illuminating  Wall Watch
Tempus Obsidian: Illuminating  Wall Watch

Tempus Obsidian: Illuminating Wall Watch

By Ben Rousseau

Located in Timisoara, RO

Tempus: Timepiece The Tempus Is Not Merely A Timekeeping Device; It Is A Kinetic Art Piece. The Darkened Reflections Of Its Surroundings In The Obsidian Create A Dynamic Interplay O...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Italian modern Black metal Floor clock with eye-shape mirror by Alias, 1990s
Italian modern Black metal Floor clock with eye-shape mirror by Alias, 1990s

Italian modern Black metal Floor clock with eye-shape mirror by Alias, 1990s

By Alias

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Black metal and plastic Floor clock with eye-shape mirror by Alias, 1990s Floor clock with rear-view mirror in metal and plastic. The structure of the clock is eye-sha...

Category

1990s Italian Modern Clocks

Materials

Metal

Nomon Delmori Premium Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
Nomon Delmori Premium Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina

Nomon Delmori Premium Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina

By José María Reina

Located in Brooklyn, NY

We present the brand’s most spectacular clock in its premium version. A unique piece due to its large dimensions and delicate details. Rings in brass finish, hands and central...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Nomon Pendulo Premium Wall Clock By Andres Martinez
Nomon Pendulo Premium Wall Clock By Andres Martinez

Nomon Pendulo Premium Wall Clock By Andres Martinez

By ANDRÉS MARTÍNEZ, Nomon

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 New Anda  Wall Clock in Gold By Jose Maria Reina
Nomon New Anda  Wall Clock in Gold By Jose Maria Reina

Nomon New Anda Wall Clock in Gold By Jose Maria Reina

By ANDRÉS MARTÍNEZ

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 Rodon Mini  Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina
Nomon Rodon Mini  Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina

Nomon Rodon Mini Wall Clock By Jose Maria Reina

By José María Reina, Nomon

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 Ciclo Wall Clock  By Andres Martinez
Nomon Ciclo Wall Clock  By Andres Martinez

Nomon Ciclo Wall Clock By Andres Martinez

By ANDRÉS MARTÍNEZ

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...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Swiza 8 Days Alarm Clock Swiss
Vintage Swiza 8 Days Alarm Clock Swiss

Vintage Swiza 8 Days Alarm Clock Swiss

By Swiza

Located in Biella, IT

Swiza 8 days vintage alarm clock Swiss design table clock in brass in good vintage condition.

Category

1970s Swiss Vintage Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

Marble One Cut Table Clock, Moreno Ratti
Marble One Cut Table Clock, Moreno Ratti

Marble One Cut Table Clock, Moreno Ratti

By Moreno Ratti

Located in Geneve, CH

Marble One Cut table clock - Moreno Ratti Dimensions: D 9 x W 20 x H 20 cm Materials: Calcata Oro marble. The idea of this collection comes from the desire to take the concept of minimalism to the extreme, as in the Recisi series: a single cut of a geometric figure (the square) allows the creation of a functional object where the two pieces that compose it, respond to a need. The family consists of: a table lamp (Moon Lamp) with a touch-sensitive ignition system, a clock and a solifleur. Moreno Ratti "When I was young I played with pieces of marble, like now. There are a lot of marble waste...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Clocks

Materials

Marble

21st Century by Elda Lippi "OROLOGIO 6" Marble Clock
21st Century by Elda Lippi "OROLOGIO 6" Marble Clock

21st Century by Elda Lippi "OROLOGIO 6" Marble Clock

Located in massa, IT

Marble clock designed by Arch. Elda Lippi Size: cm. 12 x 12 x 6 H. Materials: Bianco Carrara - Nero Marquina - Pietra serena - Pietra dorata.   

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Clocks

Materials

Marble

Tempus - Emperor : Illuminating Watch
Tempus - Emperor : Illuminating Watch

Tempus - Emperor : Illuminating Watch

By Ben Rousseau

Located in Timisoara, RO

Tempus: Emperor "Tempus - Emperor" By Ben Rousseau Is A Masterful Blend Of Contemporary Design And Functional Art, Drawing Inspiration From The Timeless ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Clocks

Materials

Brass

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.