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. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. 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. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.Ī variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. 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.Īntique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. The traditional cuckoo clocks from the Black Forest enjoy great popularity all over the world, therefore we ship our traditional Black Forest clocks worldwide and also pay attention to an environmentally friendly packaging when shipping.Īll our traditional cuckoo clocks are handmade with great attention to detail and all clocks are signed.A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a wall clock, desk clock, mantel clock or other variation, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. Therefore you have the choice if you want to wind up your clock every day or only every 8 days. There is a difference between 1-day and 8-day movements. The classic Black Forest Cuckoo Clock has a mechanical movement, which you have to wind up by hand. The external design plays just as important a role as the technology of a watch. The waxing of the clocks with a special antique wax is a complex but very traditional process, which gives the clock a special antique touch. Our Black Forest Clocks are traditionally stained or treated with a special antique wax. The clocks differ not only in the design of the carvings, but also in different colors. Depending on the design, hunting motifs or birds can also offer loosening, detailed decorations. Our classic clocks are provided with elaborate carvings. If you buy a cuckoo clock, you have the possibility to choose it according to your individual wishes and ideas. We manufacture your desired clock individually and hand carved. In our online store you will find a large selection of cuckoo clocks, but if you have a special wish, please ask. You can not only buy the cuckoo clock in our online store, we also sell our Black Forest cuckoo clocks in our retail store. Because of the certification you can be sure that your cuckoo clock is an original Black Forest clock "made in Germany". We use exclusively mechanical movements for our cuckoo clocks. Furthermore the clock has to work mechanically and the single parts have to be from the Black Forest. One condition is that the clock was exclusively produced in the Black Forest. Black Forest Clocks, which are allowed to carry this certificate, must meet a high standard. This certificate stands for the authenticity of an original Black Forest cuckoo clock. Furthermore our cuckoo clocks are certified by the VdS "Verein die Schwarzwalduhr" (Association the Black Forest Clock). And we always use the largest possible wooden dials so that the time can be easily read. We also attach importance to the fact that the clocks have a particularly beautiful cuckoo call. Important for a cuckoo clock is for sure also the cuckoo, therefore all our cuckoo clocks have a wooden cuckoo, which moves its wings when calling. Our traditional cuckoo clocks are very detailed and deeply carved, each Black Forest clock is a unique piece from our clock manufactory in Schonach in the Black Forest. An „Original Cuckoo Clock“ traditionally comes from the Black Forest. Each cuckoo clock is completely handmade, that is our companies philosophy.Īre you looking for an Original Cuckoo Clock? Then you have come to the right place. We produce since 1868 original Black Forest cuckoo clocks. Original cuckoo clocks from the Black Forest: traditional and handmade.
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