French Mystery Clock
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks
Metal, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Wood
20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Lapis Lazuli, Quartz
Antique Early 1900s French More Clocks
Bronze
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI More Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI More Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century French Mantel Clocks
Brass
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Marble, Brass, Chrome
Antique Late 19th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze
Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass, Stainless Steel
Antique 19th Century French Clocks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Carrara Marble, Bronze
20th Century French More Clocks
Bronze
Early 2000s French Mantel Clocks
Glass
Antique 1820s French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century French Chinoiserie Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Wood
Antique 1870s French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Decorative Boxes
Metal, Other, Enamel, Gold Plate
Antique 19th Century French Taxidermy
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Books
Paper
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Porcelain
Porcelain
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Dinner Plates
Porcelain
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Musical Instruments
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Antique 1810s Caribbean Regency Sofas
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Mantel Clocks
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Cabinets
Wood, Birch
Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century Russian Picture Frames
Diamond, Silver, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary European Victorian Taxidermy
Animal Skin
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Crystal Serveware
Crystal, Ormolu
Antique 1890s French Louis XV Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Pedestals
Metal
20th Century European Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Metal
Early 20th Century Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes
Velvet, Glass, Wood
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Antique Late 19th Century French Clocks
Onyx
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century French Rococo Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze
20th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Antique 19th Century French Industrial Clocks
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Louis XV Wall Lights and Sconces
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Other Mantel Clocks
Slate, Bronze
20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Coral, Jade
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Vintage 1930s French Clocks
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Alabaster, Metal, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Other Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French More Clocks
Spelter
Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau More Clocks
Spelter
Antique 1820s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century British Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Silver, Brass
Antique 19th Century French Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Griotte Marble
20th Century French Industrial Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Industrial Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Other Mantel Clocks
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Mantel Clocks
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Other Mantel Clocks
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Enamel
Antique 19th Century English Clocks
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Clocks
Antique 19th Century French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze
Antique 1880s French Egyptian Revival Mantel Clocks
Siena Marble, Slate, Bronze, Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Porcelain
Porcelain
Vintage 1960s Italian Platters and Serveware
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze
20th Century French Art Deco Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Quartz, Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Mantel Clocks
Brass
Early 2000s Mantel Clocks
Brass
Early 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze
Early 2000s Mantel Clocks
Glass
Vintage 1980s American Classical Roman Mantel Clocks
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Mantel Clocks
Spelter
20th Century French Clocks
Bronze
Antique 19th Century French Industrial Clocks
Nickel, Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Mantel Clocks
Antique 1820s Mantel Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Victorian Animal Sculptures
Walnut
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Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 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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