Tic toc, it’s times for an uploader — and this weekend’s theme is: Vintage wall clocks. I have lived in my 1951 house for 12 years now, and golly, all this time, we have not had a mid century wall clock up anywhere. I guess the Retro Decorating Gods were waiting to serve me up the perfect one, and a few weeks ago, they finally did. It’s a made in the USA Burwood clock. The clock isn’t “dear”, I think, meaning it’s not worth a whole lot of money. But it suited my space perfectly — gives my modern traditional dining room / living room the right dosage of Atomic Zing. Above: Reader Shelly’s vintage clock wall also is a visual treat. Check out all 331 amazing vintage wall clocks uploaded by readers.
Mega thanks to everyone who submitted photos of their fantastic vintage wall clocks — the uploader is now closed.
Want to see which vintage clocks were our favorite? See our follow up story: 27 awesome midcentury vintage wall clocks.
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Kelly Wittenauer says
That United “leaf-burst” clock 🙂 My mom’s older brother sent her one for Christmas one year. It hung on the wall in our family room the rest of her life – perfect against the Masonite “walnut” paneling.
Leila says
Mine is the original George Nelson spike clock that I found hanging on a wall in a little house in Niagara Falls. It was $7 and I was thrilled . Someone at the sale offered to buy it out of my hands while at the sale. Oh, so sorry. 🙂
Wendy M. says
What a great variety of styles…I especially love the wide, rectangular-shaped one above the credenza! I can’t wait to see all posts throughout the weekend…
Jason says
In the grouping photo – I like the top starburst on the right!! My favorite!
Jessie says
I haven’t found a place to settle yet, but I should get a retro clock. I didn’t think about that.
Nancy B says
Correction- Make that blue, Howard Miller clock!! (How old am I?)
Nancy B says
My first time using photos from instagram. The labels didn’t show- Mine are the string clock, blue George Nelson, & cat clock! Love them all!
Kathy Kenez says
Syroco (Syracuse Ornamental Company) made lots of great clocks, under their own name and for other companies like New Haven Clock Co. My favorites are the injection molded plastic clocks from the 1960s and 1970s.
Kate says
Man, this is one piece of mid century home decor that I don’t have! I’ve yet to find a cool vintage clock! I have a few reproductions, but they just aren’t quite as cool as the real deal. Here’s hoping the retro decorating gods send me something one of these years!
Jeff says
Hey Kate, try eBay, Etsy, or any number of online sites that sell vintage items. That’s where most of the clocks in my collection came from, and I’m sure you’ll find just what you’re looking for.
Good luck!
Jamie D. says
I found mine on Etsy, but still had to spend a bit of money to have the hands and movement repaired. Good luck!
Jay says
Kate, I have the same dilemma. 10 years on and I am still waiting for the RR gods to deliver unto me, a small square clock for the soffit over the the kitchen sink. There’s even a clock outlet.
Pam, do I score points with the gods for shamelessly plugging the site? I toured Manitoga last Friday and the guide gives you a short form to fill out. One of the questions is “How did you find out about Manitoga?” RETRORENOVATION.COM
Queen of Fifty Cents says
Clocks! What fun. I finally found a Seth Thomas Starburst at a yard sale last month. It’s missing a spoke, and it runs…but doesn’t keep time! But hey, it only cost a buck, and it looks very happy in our 1957 MCM house.
Shelly in PHX says
Hey, Queen…even a broken clock is right twice a day. 😉