Vintage Clock Makes Prestigious DC Building Tick

We were thrilled when the acclaimed Washington, DC interior designer Paul Corrie of Paul Corrie Interiors bought a beautiful vintage Louis XV Rococo style shelf clock from EuroLuxHome.com. We were even more thrilled when Paul featured it in his fabulous design for the entry and lobby spaces of The Dresden, one of Washington's most prestigious condominium addresses.

This is the piece Paul chose from our selection of vintage clocks.  You can see how ornate it is. The tortoiseshell and brass-colored metal case is decorated with sweet little birds and a woman's face, and and even the pendulum boasts a gorgeous starburst design. Whether they feature arabic or roman numerals, collectible clocks like this can be a perfect fit for your home decor. A piece like this could also be a great fit as a desk clock, keeping track of time as you work. A timepiece with an antique or vintage style clock face can bring an extra touch of luxury to your home.

 The clock dates to the 1950s and as the movement is by the famous German manufacturer Hermle, it still works as good as new with its vintage design. It sounds a pretty double strike too, to help everyone at The Dresden keep their appointments on time! 

 Fast forward and here's the room Paul designed with the clock – you can see it to the left of the fireplace. I love how this classic and simple space is made so striking (forgive my pun) by the vintage and also the fireplace screen, matching the existing wall decor. Just a few special details add a sense of luxury. The tile work is lovely too, and Paul creates yet more visual interest by setting the mirror to one side above the fireplace, breaking up the symmetry. It's almost like having a mini Big Ben in your home. He's got a great eye!

Here's another shot of the same room at The Dresden, although you can't see the vintage clock from this angle. The layering of cool, neutral tones gives the room an air of elegant distinction, increasing the sense of space and light. The Toile de Jouy fabric on the armchair is delightful, adding a dash of pattern in the otherwise solid and plain colored upholstery. It draws the eye, without making the room too busy.

 Isn't this an inviting space? Paul makes the setting welcoming with the plumped-up cushions, vases of flowers, and a casual pile of books just waiting for someone to leaf through them. I can picture myself curling up here with a magazine and a cup of tea by this mantel clock! I'd probably find myself reading about Paul Corrie, as his name often crops up in interior design magazines including Traditional Home, Metropolitan Home, and Home & Design.

Although Paul tends towards more contemporary design, he's also influenced by the classic and very gracious homes in the nation's capital. He's been quoted as saying "I always like to pull in simple, timeless furnishings with clean lines" and we can see that in these photos. Who wouldn't feel at home in these spaces he creates? Paul has recently been selected as the designer for the new DC Center for the LGBT community - yet another feather to add to his cap. Home & Design Magazine called Paul "a rising star" back in 2008, and it looks like his star has well and truly risen!

Aimee owns EuroLuxHome.com with her husband and best friend, Greg.  Aimee sources amazing antique furniture, vintage lighting, & high-quality reproduction furniture to help her customers decorate their homes in a unique way. She loves her 8 (you read that right) fuzzy children and is renovating a 1920s bungalow in South Carolina. Connect with Aimee on Google+ or sign up to receive this blog in your inbox! EuroLuxHome.com has a wide variety of vintage and antique clocks available. Whether you're in the market for a pendulum clock, french clock, digital clock or mantel clock, EuroLuxHome.com has the clockworks for you, made by the most skilled of  clockmakers. From Art Deco to Victorian, we've got the styles you need.