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Creator: Howard Miller
Vintage George Nelson & Associates Metal Spoke Wall Clock for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Raleigh, NC
Mid-Century Modern wall clock designed by George Nelson & Associates for Howard Miller Clock Company. Produced in 1955, this piece was named the 'Spoke' clock model no. 2227. Operate...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
Vintage Black Sunburst Wall Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in San Jose, CA
Classic Mid Century Modern sunburst wall clock designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock Company, circa 1950's. This iconic piece is all original made with black lacquered wo...
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1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Howard Miller Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
1970s Rattan Wall Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
By Arthur Umanoff, Howard Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfectly designed mid-century modern wall clock by Arthur Umanoff for George Nelson Associates for the powerhouse clock maker Howard Miller, likely from the 1970s. A model 517, i...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Wall Clocks
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Howard Miller Iconic Clock by George Nelson
By Howard Miller
Located in Riverdale, NY
Iconic and classic Howard Miller ball clock from the 1950's by George Nelson. Wonderful Atomic style with a central clock motif with 50's styl...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Howard Miller Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Clock
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Vintage George Nelson / Howard Miller Multi-color Spike / Starburst Electric Wall Clock,, Amazing colors,, wonderful patina,, retains original Howard Miller label,, Tested and...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Howard Miller Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Bitossi George Nelson Ceramic Pizza Slice Wall Clock
By George Nelson, Bitossi, Howard Miller
Located in Lutz, FL
Bitossi and George Nelson Meridian Collection Model 7542 wall clock produced by Howard Miller. Italian ceramic clock designed by Aldo Londi and h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Howard Miller Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Birch & Brass Wall Clock for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson Birch & Brass wall clock for Howard Miller.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Howard Miller Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Fritz Hansen & George Nelson Stool Seat Wall Clock
By George Nelson, Howard Miller, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1950s George Nelson ball clock for George Nelson and Associates and Howard Miller. This clock was designed with Irving Harper in 1949, and was the first among several iconic clock...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Kite Wall Clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller, Vitra Label
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern kite wall clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller, Vitra Label
George Nelson (American, 1908-1986) Group of Table and Wall Clocks for Howard Miller, Vitra Design Museum, Poland/Germany, designed 1949-1954 Vitra Design Museum labels, With battery-operated mechanisms
The Kite clock...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Enamel
George Nelson Model-4758 Wall Clock for Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson Model-4758 wall clock for Howard Miller.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Howard Miller Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
George Nelson Wall Clock
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
George Nelson for Howard Miller Clock Company. Walnut outer frame with a round aluminum face. 8 day movement. Shows signs of use and wear but overall presents well. Original Key.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Howard Miller Wall Clocks
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
1980s Postmodern Memphis Era Wall Clock by Howard Miller
By Howard Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design and rare piece circa 1980s glass face with a brass ring frame, and a black plastic frame with a withe plastic accent edge line, Classic design from the Memphis era nice ...
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20th Century American Post-Modern Howard Miller Wall Clocks
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Stationmaster 611 Oak Wall Clock by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A perfectly designed mid-century modern wall clock by Arthur Umanoff for powerhouse clock maker Howard Miller. The model 611 Stationmaster has a round solid oak case, white face wit...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Vintage Museum Wall Clock by Nathan George Horwitt for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Nathan Horwitt
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern museum wall clock designed by Nathan George Horwitt for Howard Miller Clock Company, Zeeland Michigan. Encased with an eggshel...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Howard Miller Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
1970 Museum Wall Clock by Nathan Horwitt for Howard Miller/ POP MODERN SPACEAGE
By Howard Miller, Nathan Horwitt
Located in Buffalo, NY
1970 "Museum Wall Clock" model 622-342 Pop Modernist / Space age design by Nathan George Horwitt for Howard Miller featuring a white enameled steel frame with a composite pressboard...
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1970s American Space Age Vintage Howard Miller Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
1970 Museum Wall Clock by Nathan Horwitt for Howard Miller
By Nathan Horwitt, Howard Miller
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1970 "Museum Wall Clock" model 622-342 designed by Nathan George Horwitt for Howard Miller featuring a white enameled steel frame with a composite pressboard back and a modern minima...
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1970s American Vintage Howard Miller Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
George Nelson and Associates Wooden Dish Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
George Nelson original dish clock model #4758
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1960s American Vintage Howard Miller Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
1970s Howard Miller zebrawood and chrome wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in Phoenix, AZ
1970s Howard Miller wall clock model 616 designed by Arthur Umanoff Associates. “Zebrawood” veneer (described as “Leriex rosewood veneer” in the 1975/1976 catalog), chrome frame and hour marks, and original George Nelson hands. 13.5” round, 2.75” deep. The clock matches the well known Peter Protzman desk...
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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Howard Miller Wall Clocks
Materials
Chrome
Wicker Basket Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This rare wicker “Basket” wall clock, designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller, is a standout example of mid-century modern innovation and organic design. Featuring a woven wicker...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Vintage Howard Miller 'Museum' Wall Clock by Nathan George Horwitt
By Howard Miller, Nathan Horwitt
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Howard Miller 'Museum' wall clock by Nathan George Horwitt.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Wall Clocks
Materials
Plastic
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Postmodern Howard Miller George Nelson 1984 Olympus Table Clock "Tempo 21"
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
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Rare "Olympus" table clock by Howard Miller Clock Company. From the 1984 "Tempo 21" collection. The circular red clock face is upheld by a green pyramid base...
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Mid-Century Modern Kite Wall Clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller, Vitra Label
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern kite wall clock by George Nelson, Howard Miller, Vitra Label
George Nelson (American, 1908-1986) Group of Table and Wall Clocks for Howard Miller, Vitra Design Museum, Poland/Germany, designed 1949-1954 Vitra Design Museum labels, With battery-operated mechanisms
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George Nelson Meridian Wall Clock Rimini Blue Face by Aldo Londi for Bitossi
By Bitossi, George Nelson, Aldo Londi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
“Meridian” clock designed by George Nelson for the Howard Miller
Clock Company. Face is made of “Rimini Blue” Italian ceramic designed
by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, battery operated.
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George Nelson Mid Century Ball Clock in Brass and Wood
By George Nelson
Located in Weesp, NL
Interestingly, while nearly all of the designs that came out of George’s studio were attributed to him, many were actually designed by him and his team. Some were even designed solely by someone else working at the studio.
Nelson famously recounted the story of how the Ball Clock came to life in an interview decades after it’s release:
“It was one of the really funny evenings. Noguchi came by, Bucky Fuller came by, and here was Irving, and here was I, and Noguchi - who can’t keep his hands off anything - he saw we were working on clocks and started making doodles. Then Bucky sort of brushed Isamu aside. He said, ‘This is a good way to do a clock’ and made some utterly absurd thing. Everybody was taking a crack at this, pushing each other aside and making scribbles. At some point we left – we were suddenly all tired, and we’d had a little bit too much to drink – and the next morning I came back, and here was this roll of paper, and Irving and I looked at it, and somewhere in this roll, there was a ball clock. I don’t know to this day who cooked it up.”
Nevertheless, whoever it was that came up with George Nelson’s designs, it’s almost certain that they would never have come to fruition if it wasn’t for George’s vision and forward-thinking approach.
Can you tell me more about his clocks?
George’s clocks were one of his most impressive bodies of work. In total, he and his team designed over 130 clocks in just three decades.
While it is widely accepted that Irving Harper was the lead designer for the Howard Miller Clock Company at George Nelson Associates, the collection arose after two insightful observations from George: one, that people no longer used the numbers to tell the time; and two, that since most people now used their wristwatch to tell the time, interior clocks were now free to become more decorative in nature.
The clocks were designed and released in batches of 8 and were initially only given numbers for names. The Sunflower Clock was simply ‘Clock 2261’, the Flock of Butterflies Clock was 'Clock 2226’, and so on.
The Ball was the first clock designed by George and his team and it was followed shortly after by the Star, Sunburst, Spindle, Asterisk, Turbine, Flock of Butterflies, Eye and others. The clocks were purposefully abstract and were designed to complement the modernist furniture emerging at the time.
As well as wall clocks, George’s studio also produced a series of desk clocks during that time, most notably the bubble-shaped Night Desk...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Howard Miller Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Modern Grandfather Clock by Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Modern grandfather clock by Howard Miller, chrome and Lucite.
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Metal
Fritz Hansen & George Nelson Stool Seat Wall Clock
By George Nelson, Howard Miller, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1950s George Nelson ball clock for George Nelson and Associates and Howard Miller. This clock was designed with Irving Harper in 1949, and was the first among several iconic clock...
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Located in Plainview, NY
An original George Nelson ( 1908- 1986) Mid Century Modern Ball Clock model 4755. This iconic clock features a distinctive and modern design with a mid-century aesthetic. The centr...
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Mid-Century Modern Floor Clock Howard Miller Olivewood Case
By Howard Miller
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern olivewood case Howard Miller floor clock. Chrome base. Runs. Chimes need to be adjusted. Very good condition. Dimensions: ...
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George Nelson Prototype Domino Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
Nelson office, designed by Irving Harper for Howard Miller.
This is the only clock and was never produced.
Purchased from Howard Miller Executive.
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Vintage Arthur Umanoff “Meridian” Clock for Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage pendulum wall clock designed by Arthur Umanoff for Howard Miller. The “Meridian” clock features aspects of Danish Modern design with a walnut w...
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George Nelson Model-4758 Wall Clock for Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
George Nelson Model-4758 wall clock for Howard Miller.
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1950's Rare George Nelson for Howard Miller Chronopak 4765 Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful example of a mid century design by George Nelson for the Howard Miller clock company, this Chronopak Model 4765A clock is in beautiful condition and running well and keep...
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1970s Rare Postmodern Designed by Nathan Horwitt Wall Clock by Howard Miller
By Howard Miller, Nathan Horwitt
Located in San Diego, CA
Great design and rare piece circa 1970s glass face with enameled black frame, Classic design by Nathan George Horwitt part of the Museum of Modern Art Collection Made in The USA, wi...
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George Nelson for Howard Miller, Ceramic Meridian Clock, Mid Century Modern
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Mid century modern ceramic clock, model 7546, designed by George Nelson and Associates for Howard Miller. The ceramic clock was made in Italy under the meridian division for Raymor, ...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Howard Miller Wall Clocks
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1960s George Nelson for Howard Miller Basket Clock #2215 Mid Century Modern
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Iconic clock designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller. Model #2215 Basket clock for Howard Miller combines mid century modern with a great textural look. The woven basket, adorned...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Howard Miller Wall Clocks
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George Nelson For Howard Miller Floating Movement Wall Clock
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Denton, TX
Designed by George Nelson for Howard Miller clock company. Beautiful walnut case with white and chrome interior The clock is a spring driven movement the weights are there for decora...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Wall Clocks
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Metal, Brass, Chrome
Restored Nathan George Horwitt Black and White Museum Clock 1970
By Howard Miller, Nathan Horwitt
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exquisitely restored Nathan George Horwitt Museum Clock. The clock was produced by Howard Miller of Zeeland, Michigan. The Avant-Garde Modernist design features a black face with a s...
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Howard Miller 8 Day Chrome Wood and Rattan Face Pendulum Wall Clock Model 614
By Howard Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Howard Miller 8-Day wooden pendulum wall clock. A super cool, vintage wall clock featuring a lovely set of materials in wood, rattan, and chrome. This piece features a wood frame, ...
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H 35.75 in W 16 in D 4.25 in
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Howard Miller wall clocks for sale on 1stDibs.
Howard Miller wall clocks are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Howard Miller wall clocks, although orange editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original wall clocks by Howard Miller were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider wall clocks by and George Nelson. Prices for Howard Miller wall clocks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $1,595, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,398.
Questions About Howard Miller Wall Clocks
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To identify whether a clock is an authentic Howard Miller piece, look for the foil label located on the back of the clock, the inside of the case behind the working parts or on the side of the inside case. The label will feature a model number and serial number. The labels of older Howard Miller Clocks may be printed with “Made in Germany.” On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Howard Miller clocks from trusted sellers worldwide.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024To date a Howard Miller clock, look for a date stamp. Some models will have their dates of production printed on stickers affixed to their backs. If you can't find a date, locate your clock's serial number, found on the back of the clock, the interior of the front door or the center of the face of the clock. Once you have this number, you can search for it on trusted online resources to get an estimate of its age. Alternatively, you can have an appraiser or knowledgeable dealer inspect and date your clock. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Howard Miller clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022How a Howard Miller clock works depends on the type of clock. Ones that feature pendulums harness the energy created by the swinging to drive their movements. Others feature wind-up mechanisms or use batteries for power. Shop a range of Howard Miller clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether or not Howard Miller clocks are made in the USA depends on the timepiece and collection. Generally, floor clocks and grandfather clocks that feature mechanical and key-wound mechanisms come from factories in the U.S. The brand produces other clocks in China and Southeast Asia. You'll find a selection of Howard Miller clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Howard Miller grandfather clocks can be identified by a label located on the back of the clock, or inside of the front door or the inside of the back panel behind the movement. Older models may have “Made in Germany” on the label. Find a variety of authentic Howard Miller grandfather clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Many clock lovers believe that Howard Miller clocks are worth the money. Since its founding in 1905, the American clockmaker has earned a stellar reputation for producing reliable pieces from premium materials. Many Howard Miller mantel clocks, wall clocks and grandfather clocks produced more than a century ago continue to work to this day, attesting to their quality. However, whether or not it’s worth investing in Howard Miller clocks is totally subjective! At 1stDibs, we believe in buying what you love. Our shopping experience enables discovery and learning, whether you are a seasoned connoisseur or just beginning your collection. Find Howard Miller clocks and other clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 5, 2024To determine the value of a Howard Miller grandfather clock, look for the serial number and check trusted online resources and auction houses to see the sales prices of pieces of similar age and style. This should at least help provide an estimate with respect to how much your item is worth. Keep in mind that the age, rarity and condition of any antique or vintage clock will also impact its value.
Your Howard Miller clock may have a label that is affixed to the back of the clock or is tucked inside the case on the back or side. The clock's model and serial number will appear on this label. If you're able to hunt down and consult vintage trade catalogs, these numbers will be of help in identifying the clock.
If the original parts of your Howard Miller grandfather clock have been replaced or repaired, this will also be a factor in determining its value. Because there is a range of aspects that can affect the value of your grandfather clock or any other antique, it's typically a good idea to have a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer evaluate a clock. An expert can properly assess the condition of your clock and likely give you a clear picture of how much it's worth.
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