Art Deco Kienzle Henrich Moller Design Bauhaus Mantle Clock Wind Up Oversize Working Handsome Art Deco Style Kienzle clock with the iconic Henrich Moller Designhe headed the design office for Kienzle from the 1930s until his retirement in 1970 (for more about the designer see below) , oversize face, small roman numerals and large hands – in working order, this wind up clock is is solid wood with base plinth and feet, marked on the face Kienzle and on the back below the movement Original Kienzle Made in Germany – pre WWII and the division of Germany, exact date unknown – the original metal face of the workings has some engraved details – the top of the wood case is worn exposing the join of the wood from the front fascia and the top-this could be restored but does not affect its use as it is, there are some marks behind the glass, otherwise apart from minor scuffs consistent with age and use in good condition – see photos which form part of the description and do help – don’t miss it. Clocks should no longer be pieces of furniture but small works of art’. Like Stars fallen from the sky’ was the way his very modern table clocks were described. Möller began his work when the designer’s academic career began to emerge. He himself had undergone a craft training with additional qualifications in furniture design and industrial manufacturing. German watch factory A. (DUFA)as a 22-year-old designer. He was responsible there for the design of modern housing and for the conception of the exhibition rooms. In 1931, Kienzle took over the production of DUFA watches. During the merger of both companies Heinrich Möller was appointed head of the architecture and design office of Kienzle. Kienzle sought to position itself as a quality brand over other competitors and intensified its focus on good design, quality materials and solid workmanship. In his professional understanding Möller was still a very traditional hired pattern illustrator with business knowledge, but his watch designs were the first to show a modern design concept. In 1932, the company received half of all prizes in the design competition of the Gesellschaft für Zeitmesskunde and Uhrentechnik. From 1935 the focus was more on design elements. Among the typical Kienzle elements of this period was a matter-of-fact design of the clocks, which largely did without ornaments. The dials had characteristic, usually rather small numbers in a few standard fonts. The Triennale in Miland in 1940 honored the designs of the design office Möller with a gold medal. In 1942 Kienzle was represented in the exhibition “shapely commodity for export”. Möller retired in 1970 and. Most famous for the’World Clock’ but also for the zodiac clock and glass clock too. 7.5″ x 2.75″ base plinth, Face 8″ diameter, and 1.5″ thick. Weight before packing 1.2kg. But bear in mind if the item is going to weigh over 2kg after packing we will have to use a Courier and there is often a steep increase in prices then? We will be happy to quote for couriers too. Please check with your country? The item “Art Deco Kienzle Henrich Moller Bauhaus Mantle Clock Wind Up Oversize Working” is in sale since Thursday, September 13, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Antique Clocks\Mantel/Carriage Clocks\Post-1900″. The seller is “moorwinds” and is located in Truro. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Age: Antique, Post-1900
- Material: Wood
- Type: Mantel/ Carriage Clock
- Sub-Type: Mantel Clock
- Brand: Kienzle
- Clock Type: Mantel/ Carriage Clock
- Style/ Origin/ Theme: Art Deco
- Clock Sub-Type: Wind Up