Used Grandmother Clocks
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut
20th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Vintage 1930s English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Early 20th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s English Clocks
Silver Plate
Vintage 1950s English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Lucite
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal, Brass
Antique 19th Century American Clocks
Mahogany, Satinwood
20th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Children's Furniture
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Chinese Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and L...
Wood
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Antique Early 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Clocks
Maple
Late 20th Century Spanish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
Antique 16th Century British George II Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Wood
Antique 19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique 1780s Scottish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Antique Early 1900s Chinese Trunks and Luggage
Leather, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Arts and Crafts Wall Clocks
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...
Mahogany, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
Antique Early 1900s French Mantel Clocks
Fruitwood
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Baroque Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Grandfather Clocks...
Mahogany
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Vintage 1910s German Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Clocks
Wood, Paint, Glass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Clocks
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Lacquer
Early 20th Century Clocks
Vintage 1970s American Clocks
Chrome
Vintage 1910s English Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Early 20th Century German Clocks
Oak
Early 20th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...
Early 20th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Early 20th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Antique Late 19th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Early 20th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Paint
Antique Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Grandfather Clocks and Long...
Walnut
Antique Early 1900s English Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s English Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
20th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Clocks
Brass, Chrome
Early 20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Vintage 1930s Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut
Early 20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
Early 20th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Late 20th Century Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut, Pine
Early 20th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
Early 20th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...
Other
Early 20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Early 20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Early 20th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...
Other
Early 20th Century European Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...
Other
Early 20th Century French Chinoiserie Clocks
Lacquer
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Carriage Clocks and Travel Clocks
Brass
Antique Early 1900s English Chinese Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and L...
Lacquer
Vintage 1930s Spanish Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood, Glass
Early 20th Century English Clocks
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s American Clocks
Lucite
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
20th Century American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Antique 1770s English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Other
Early 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...
Wood
Early 20th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...
Brass
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Chinese Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and L...
Wood
Vintage 1930s Great Britain (UK) Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Walnut
Vintage 1980s American Federal Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...
Other
Early 20th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Adam Style Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Metal
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Musical Instruments
Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
Wood
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...
Glass, Wood
Antique 19th Century Unknown Clocks
Pine
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Finding the Right clocks for You
A sophisticated clock design, whether it’s a desk clock, mantel clock or large wall clock for your living room, is a decorative object to be admired in your home as much as it is a necessary functional element. This is part of the reason clocks make such superb collectibles. Given the versatility of these treasured fixtures — they’ve long been made in a range of shapes, sizes and styles — a clock can prove integral to your own particular interior decor.
Antique and vintage clocks can whisk us back to the 18th and 19th centuries. When most people think of antique clocks, they imagine an Art Deco Bakelite tabletop clock or wall clock, named for the revolutionary synthetic plastic, Bakelite, of which they’re made, or a stately antique grandfather clock. But the art of clock-making goes way back, transcending continents and encompassing an entire range of design styles and technologies. In short, there are many kinds of clocks depending on your needs.
A variety of wall clocks can be found on 1stDibs. A large antique hand-carved walnut wall clock is best suited to a big room and a flat background given what will likely be outwardly sculptural features, while Georgian grandfather clocks, or longcase clocks, will help welcome rainswept guests into your entryway or foyer. An interactive cuckoo clock, large or small, is guaranteed to bring outsize personality to your living room or dining room. For conversation pieces of a similar breed, mid-century modern enthusiasts go for the curious Ball clock, the first of more than 150 clock models conceived in the studio of legendary architect and designer George Nelson.
Minimalist contemporary clocks and books pair nicely on a shelf, but an eye-catching vintage mantel clock can add balance to your home library while drawing attention to your art and design books and other decorative objects. Ormolu clocks dating from the Louis XVI period, designed in the neoclassical style, are often profusely ornate, featuring architectural flourishes and rich naturalistic details. Rococo-style mantel clocks of Meissen porcelain or porcelain originating from manufacturers in cities such as Limoges, France, during the 18th and 19th centuries, exude an air of imperial elegance on your shelves or side tables and can help give your desk a 19th-century upgrade.
On 1stDibs, find a range of extraordinary antique and vintage clocks today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A grandmother clock is one that is shorter than a grandfather clock. It stands less than 6’3” tall and has a slimmer case. As it takes up less space than a grandfather clock, a grandmother clock is a great choice for halls, foyers and smaller rooms. Shop a collection of grandmother clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Banjo clocks operate like other clocks but with a unique design. First designed to be a traditional wall clock, due to the elaborate design they evolved to be mantel pieces proudly displayed in the home. In the 1940s, large-scale banjo clocks were made for railroad stations. Shop a collection of banjo clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The infamous elephant clock was primarily used to tell time but was also a status symbol and representation of wealth. Its unique movement received power from running water. You can find a range of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mercury was used in antique clocks as a pendulum weight. Clockmakers used mercury for its tolerance to changes in heat and assistance in keeping time. Mercury can be found in older clocks, but is not widely used in newer styles. Find a range of vintage timepieces on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Carriage clocks were used to tell time while traveling during the 19th-century. The clocks were lighter and smaller than timepieces used in homes, making them more portable. After the invention of wristwatches in 1868, carriage clocks became less necessary and gradually faded in popularity. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique carriage clocks.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The painting commonly referred to as “Melting Clocks” is oil on canvas. Salvador Dalí painted it in 1931. Its name is actually The Persistence of Memory, and it is one of the Spanish Surrealist artist's most well-known works. Find a collection of Salvador Dalí art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mechanical clocks were used for a variety of reasons in the Middle Ages. The clocks were used to keep track of hours for daily prayers. They also helped monks to calculate solar and lunar eclipses, and also determined feast days with accuracy. On 1stDibs, find a collection of mechanical clocks from some of the world’s top sellers.
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