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Gucci Limited Edition Brown Travel Desk Alarm Clock/Watch, Italy, 1980s
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gucci Limited Edition Brown Travel Desk Alarm Clock/watch, 1980s At the bottom signed Gucci "Made
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Walnut Veneer Junghans Made in Italy Mantel Table Desk Alarm Clock
Located in Carimate, Como
Art Deco style walnut veneer and chrome-plated elements mantel table desk alarm clock, by Junghans
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Wood, Softwood

1960s Cartier Alarm Desk Clock
Located in New York, NY
Cartier desk alarm clock, the movement by Luxor, Swiss, made circa 1960's, is a gilt-brass and
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

1960s Cartier Alarm Desk Clock
1960s Cartier Alarm Desk Clock
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H 5.75 in W 3.25 in D 2.5 in
Cartier Santos Alarm Clock
By Cartier
Located in Amersham, GB
A Cartier Alarm desk clock in the form of the iconic Santos de Cartier watch. With a gold bezel
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Late 20th Century Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Steel

Cartier Santos Alarm Clock
Cartier Santos Alarm Clock
H 3.15 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in
Alarm Clock Fashion, 1970s
Located in FERROL, ES
Alarm Clock Fashion, 1970s White plastic and chrome metal base. Mechanical watch working
Category

Vintage 1970s Japanese Space Age Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Alarm Clock Fashion, 1970s
Alarm Clock Fashion, 1970s
H 3.94 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Blessing Alarm Clock, 1970s
By Blessing
Located in FERROL, ES
Blessing XXL alarm clock, 1970s Large watch with pink plastic case and white dial with purple
Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Blessing Alarm Clock, 1970s
Blessing Alarm Clock, 1970s
H 9.06 in W 9.06 in D 7.49 in
Gilded Oval Cartier Alarm Clock
By Cartier
Located in Amersham, GB
A Cartier Les Must Alarm Clock in an oval gold plated frame, with cabochon jewelled setting nuts
Category

20th Century Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Gold Plate, Brass

Gilded Oval Cartier Alarm Clock
Gilded Oval Cartier Alarm Clock
H 3.55 in W 2.88 in D 2.37 in
Europa Alarm Clock, circa 1955
By Europa
Located in Wien, AT
Europa alarm clock, circa 1955 Original condition.
Category

Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Europa Alarm Clock, circa 1955
Europa Alarm Clock, circa 1955
H 2.37 in W 4.34 in D 1.19 in
Tiffany & Co. Art Deco Desk Clock with Alarm Feature, 1950's
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Tiffany & Co. by Concord STYLE / REFERENCE: Alarm METAL / MATERIAL: Nickle CIRCA
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Nickel

19th Century Old Brass Travel Clock, Alarm Clock
Located in Berlin, DE
Old clock, brass case roundherum flanked with polished glass. Digit with Arabic / Roman numerals
Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Europa stand alarm clock germany around 1950s
By Europa
Located in Wien, AT
Europa stand alarm clock germany around 1950s Original condition
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Adnet Style Leather Alarm Clock by Bayard
By Bayard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome French saddle leather desk clock by Bayard in the style of Jacques Adnet. Excellent
Category

Vintage 1950s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

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

Vintage 1970s Swiss Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Vintage Swiza 8 Days Alarm Clock Swiss
Vintage Swiza 8 Days Alarm Clock Swiss
H 4.4 in W 2.8 in D 1.6 in
Vintage Traditional German Alarm Clock, circa 1960
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vintage traditional alarm clock. Manufactured by Junghans Company in Germany, circa 1960 In
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Vintage Traditional German Alarm Clock, circa 1960
Vintage Traditional German Alarm Clock, circa 1960
No Reserve
H 3.55 in W 2.37 in D 3.55 in
Rare Art Deco Travel Alarm Clock Junghans Germany
Located in Vienna, AT
rare Art Deco travel alarm clock Junghans Germany, good condition
Category

Vintage 1920s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Copper

Mid century alarm clock PRIM, 1960’s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Mid century alarm clock, made in Czechoslovakia by the Prim company in the 1960s. Made in the so
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Bayard France 1930 Art Deco Desk Table Lamp and Alarm Clock in Stainless Steel
By Bayard
Located in Miami, FL
A desk lamp clock designed by Bayard France. Fabulous and very handsome integrated desk lamp
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Steel, Stainless Steel

Art Deco Modernist Chrome Travel Alarm Clock, c1930
Located in Devon, England
travel clock. A superb movement is house inside the case and is in excellent working condition, the alarm
Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Imhof Mid Century Gold Dice Motif Swiss Alarm Clock
By Arthur Imhof
Located in London, GB
A fun and stylish Imhof Swiss gilt desk clock with alarm, in the shape of a dice. The solid cast
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

1980thies CARTIER table clock with alarm green marbled enamel
By Cartier
Located in Weiningen, CH
1980thies CARTIER table clock with alarm green marbled enamel Has on the back engraved "1987 UBS
Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Austrian Zappler Alarm Clock, W Artner, Wienn, 18th Century
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
escapement and alarm. Zappler clocks are distinguished by a pendulum that swings in front of the dial or
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Skyscraper Chrome Alarm Clock, French, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this iconically designed little French Art Deco alarm clock still with
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Sarsaparilla Designs Art Deco Revival Radial Airplane Engine Alarm Clock
By Sarsaparilla
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This is an Art Deco-style radial Airplane engine clock. It is dated 1993 and in excellent condition
Category

1990s Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Streamline Bakelite & Chrome Alarm Clock Calendar, circa 1930
Located in Devon, England
is punctual! Alarm function silent-able. A good sized clock, perfect for desks, side tables etc. Made
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Mid-20th Century Hungarian Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Space Age Rhythm Emerald Green Alarm Clock 1960s Japan Vintage
Located in Antwerpen, BE
This unique and stylish vintage Rhythm Alarm Clock immediately falls within the Space Age style due
Category

Vintage 1960s Japanese Space Age Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Set of Two Vintage Traditional Spanish Alarm Clock, circa 1960
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Two vintage Spanish traditional alarm clocks. Manufactured by unknown company in Spain
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Alarm Clock MoonBeam Westclox Yellow Bakelite Vintage Art Deco 1950s
By Westclox
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Crafted in the vibrant era of the 1950s, the "Moonbeam" alarm clock by Westclox is a mesmerizing
Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Odeon Cream Bakelite Alarm Clock by Jaz, French c1930s
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
nearing 90 years old. We've had this clock serviced by a qualified horologist. Perfect size for desks
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Sunbeam Corporation Electric Desk Clock
Located in Ferndale, MI
1970s Sunbeam electric pendulum clock with second hand and alarm, catalog # 80-165. Faux wood on
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Acrylic, Plastic

French Capucine Carriage Clock, Pendule de Voyage with Alarm, Circa 1800
Located in Greven, DE
striking mechanism. The alarm clock is wound by a cord above the case. The clock chimes on the half and
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Neoclassical Bronze French Travel Watch Travel Alarm Clock
Located in Berlin, DE
Old French travel watch with onyx applications. Squared roof. On the watch, a curved handle handle. Watchcase standing on four spherical feet. Left disc missing. Clockwork should be ...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Onyx, Brass

Vintage 1970s Braun Table Alarm Clock by Dieter Rams + Dietrich Lubs
By Dieter Rams
Located in Hyattsville, MD
It's works perfectly, and was never any leakage in the battery box. Keeps good time. Made in Germany. Good vintage condition. Power Supply / Battery / 1 - C, not included. Measures:...
Category

Vintage 1970s German Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Plastic

Art Deco Bakelite Skyscraper Alarm Clock by Japy of France, circa 1930
By Japy
Located in Devon, England
Superb iconic design comes by way of this Art Deco bakelite alarm clock by the French clock makers
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Glass, Bakelite

18th Century, Italian Wood Ringtone and Alarm Table Clock with Gilt Bronze
Located in IT
18th century, Italian Louis XV wood ringtone and alarm table clock with gilt bronze This table
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Louis XV Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

CYMA WATCH COMPANY - Vintage Alarm Clock - 11 Jewels - Swiss Made - Circa 1950's
By CYMA Watch Co.
Located in Chatham, ON
CYMA WATCH COMPANY - Brass alarm clock - Swiss made - circa 1950's. Features include - manual wind
Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Post-Modern Desk Clock by Michael Graves
By Michael Graves (b.1934)
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice post-modern desk clock by Michael Graves, circa the 1980s. The clock is in good vintage
Category

Late 20th Century Taiwanese Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Solid Lucite & Brass Electric Desk / Mantel Clock by Telechron
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous solid lucite with brass accents electric desk / mantel clock by Telechron, circa 1940s
Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

1960s Jaeger Lecoultre Rue De La Paix Lantern Table Desk Clock 8-Day Clock
By Jaeger-LeCoultre
Located in Hampstead, QC
marked "Le Coultre, 8, Swiss at the bottom. This clock has an alarm function. This Jaeger LeClock is
Category

Vintage 1960s French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass, Metal

Mid Century Modern Arthur Umanoff Rosewood Square Desk Clock for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Troy, MI
Arthur Umanoff model 645 alarm clock for Howard Miller circa late 1960s Rosewood case with aluminum
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Telechron Skyscraper Bakelite Clock
By Paul Frankl, Warren Telechron Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Telechron Electric Skyscraper Bakelite Table Clock. Working alarm with many of the styling of Paul
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Telechron Skyscraper Bakelite Clock
Telechron Skyscraper Bakelite Clock
H 7.75 in W 6 in D 3.75 in
1980this CARTIER Tank table clock
By Cartier
Located in Weiningen, CH
1980this CARTIER Tank table clock with poach the clock is working, but the alarm is not working.
Category

Vintage 1980s Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

1980this CARTIER Tank table clock
1980this CARTIER Tank table clock
H 3.15 in W 2.76 in D 0.4 in
Art Deco Streamline American Clock, c1942
Located in Devon, England
Art Deco circa 1942 Ingraham “Nu Vu” Art Deco wind up alarm clock streamline manual winding clock
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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Streamline American Clock, c1942
Art Deco Streamline American Clock, c1942
H 5.12 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in
Chiseled Bronze 'Ufficialina' Clock, Napoleon III
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant officers' clock in chiseled bronze with swinging handle, mechanism that works with a great
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock #4766
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Palm Springs, CA
. The clock has an alarm function that is working as well. The clock bears a Treadway Toomey Auction tag
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass

1930s Art Deco Clock by Blangy, France
By Blangy
Located in Devon, England
One of my personal favourite makers of French clocks is this clock by Blangy. The stylized numerals
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

1930s Art Deco Clock by Blangy, France
1930s Art Deco Clock by Blangy, France
H 4.73 in W 5.71 in D 2.76 in
JAZ French Art Deco Hotic Bakelite Clock, 1934
By Jaz
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
French Art Deco bakelite clock by JAZ, France, 1934. Height: 9.6"(24.5cm), Width: 7.4"(18.7cm
Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bakelite

Art Deco Bakelite Clock by JAZ, French, C1930
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
, we don't however give any guarantees with the alarm aspect of the clock. Condition is excellent with
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Large French Art Deco Bakelite Clock, circa 1935
By Jaz
Located in Devon, England
, we don't however give any guarantees with the alarm aspect of the clock. Condition is excellent with
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Miniature German Decorative Clock by Domino With Music Box.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Clock plays Brahms Lullaby at the turn of the knob in the back. Original use was as an alarm
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Chrome Manual Clock By Blangy, French, c1930
By Blangy
Located in Devon, England
minute hand. This clock works as an alarm as well. We've had it completely restored by our horologist so
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Clock Cream Enamel on Guilloche Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Small table clock in gold-plated 925/1000 sterling silver with translucent enamel fired on
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Clock Cream Enamel on Guilloche Sterling Silver Salimbeni
Clock Cream Enamel on Guilloche Sterling Silver Salimbeni
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H 4.14 in W 3.67 in D 1.3 in
21st Century, white veined marble and Golden Bronze Clock
By Oggetti D'Arte
Located in Calenzano, FI
castings. This clock has a mechanical 8 days wind movement and separate winding for alarm, chiming every
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Cl...

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco French 1930's Bakelite Clock by Blangy
By Blangy
Located in Devon, England
Very attractive 1930's Art Deco bakelite clock with a very distinctive dial, Blangy clocks always
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

21st Century, Hand Carved Clear Crystal and Golden Bronze Clock
By Oggetti D'Arte
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st century hand carved clear crystal and golden bronze clock. This clock is finely chiseled lost
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Cl...

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Rare c.1630 Augsburg Quarter-Striking Table Clock by Samuel Haug.
Located in Greenlawn, NY
-striking table clock with alarm and adjustable striking by Samuel Haug of Augsburg. Case: The elaborately
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Antique 17th Century German Other Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Very Attractive Miniature 1930s French Bakelite Clock by Dep
By DEP
Located in Devon, England
rare, in fact this is the second one we've ever had! Primarily produced to be a travelling alarm clock
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Chrome

1850's Swiss Travel Clock with Breguet Engine Turned Case and Original Case
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: No Name, Swiss Made STYLE / REFERENCE: Alarm Travel Clock with Original Case
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Antique 1850s Swiss Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Style Copper Veglia Table Clock from Fratelli Borletti Milan
By Rodolfo Bonetto
Located in Roma, IT
Sferyclock alarm clock designed by Rodolfo Bonetto. The Borletti family was one of the most important
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Copper

Clock Red fired enamel on guillochè, with columns in Neoclassico Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Clock Red fired enamel on guillochè, with columns in Neoclassico Salimbeni. Small gold-plated 925
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Vintage 1970s Italian Neoclassical Revival Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Square Table Clock Art Deco Inspired by Louis Cartier Sterling Silver Salimbeni
By Giorgio Salimbeni, Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Square table clock with rounded corners in 925/1000 sterling silver with fire-enamelled Art Deco
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Islamic Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Enamel

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Desk Alarm Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the desk alarm clock you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, chrome and brass, every desk alarm clock was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer desk alarm clock, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A desk alarm clock made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. JAZ, Bayard and Europa each produced at least one beautiful desk alarm clock that is worth considering.

How Much is a Desk Alarm Clock?

Prices for a desk alarm clock start at $120 and top out at $15,331 with the average selling for $775.

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 Desk Alarm Clock
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    It is best to carry small alarm clocks when traveling. You’ll want to choose a durable travel alarm clock — one that is portable and packed well to avoid breakage over a long journey. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary travel alarm clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 11, 2024
    How you set your Westclox alarm clock depends on the model. Typically, you begin by pushing the “mode” button and then using the up and down keys to set the hours and minutes. However, specific instructions vary from clock to clock. Searching for your clock's model number can allow you to access step-by-step directions for your particular clock, or you can check the usage instructions that came with your clock. Explore a selection of Westclox clocks on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 11, 2024
    How you set your Westclox alarm clock depends on the model. Typically, you begin by pushing the “mode” button and then using the up and down keys to set the hours and minutes. However, specific instructions vary from clock to clock. Searching for your clock's model number can allow you to access step-by-step directions for your particular clock, or you can check the usage instructions that came with your clock. Explore a selection of Westclox clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    To make a mechanical alarm clock work, you need to use the wind-up keys or buttons to set the time. Mechanical alarm clocks use an oscillating wheel and springs. Most mechanical alarm clocks come with two bells that ring by means of a gear, powered by the mainspring. The gear moves quickly between the two bells, sounding the alarm. Find vintage alarm clocks on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How you set an Arne Jacobsen alarm clock depends on the model. Many of the clocks feature two knobs on the back. One sets the time, and the other controls the alarm. New clocks designed under the Arne Jacobsen name come with instructions that can guide you through the process. You'll find a range of Arne Jacobsen clocks on 1stDibs.

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