Junghans Vienna Secession Wall Clock by Adolf Loos, 1920s

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An exceptional and historically significant mechanical wall clock from the height of the Vienna Secession (Wiener Werkstätte) movement, dating to … Read more An exceptional and historically significant mechanical wall clock from the height of the Vienna Secession (Wiener Werkstätte) movement, dating to the early 20th century (circa 1910–1920). This museum-grade piece embodies the early modernist transition from art nouveau ornament toward pure geometric functionalism, featuring a highly sought-after design attributed to the pioneering modernist architect Adolf Loos. The clock is housed in an expertly crafted, solid wood octagonal frame with a warm, beautifully aged honey-brown grain that highlights the clean lines favored by Loos. At its center is an off-white cream dial safely protected by a heavy, hinged polished brass bezel with its original glass. The dial features striking, stylized Secessionist Arabic numerals paired with elegant, uniquely curved black serpentine hands and a prominent secondary sub-dial below the 12 o'clock marker. Stamped proudly on the face is the iconic eight-pointed star logo of Junghans, a testament to Germany’s finest historical horological manufacturing. A masterful fusion of radical architectural design and traditional precision engineering, this clock serves as a major statement piece for any collector of high-end Art Deco or Central European mid-century modernism. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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