Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
1820s Swedish Primitive Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ormolu
Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Late 19th Century French Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ormolu
19th Century British Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Belle Époque Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
18th Century English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Other
Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Bronze
1720s British Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
20th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1770s English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
1920s British Victorian Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal, Sheet Metal
19th Century Swiss Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Palisander
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Glass, Wood
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak, Lacquer
19th Century British Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Late 19th Century English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
1980s German Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Hardwood
Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Aluminum, Steel
18th Century English George II Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Yew
19th Century European Folk Art Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
1780s English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
1820s British Regency Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1870s Swedish Primitive Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Onyx, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Glass, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Bronze
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Glass, Wood
Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Mid-18th Century Dutch Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut
Late 19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
18th Century French Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Onyx, Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Chrome
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1770s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks for Sale on 1stDibs
Antique grandfather clocks and longcase clocks are staples of old-world design sensibilities, and, along with their storied history, these statuesque timepieces can bring a feeling of warmth to living rooms, dining rooms and other areas of your home.
Longcase clocks, which originated in England and were manufactured in the United States beginning in the 1700s, refer to tall clocks with a face and clock works positioned high in the housing while a large swinging pendulum movement is tucked inside the case, which is supported by a carved base called a plinth.
While guests making their way through your foyer (another ideal location for such a furnishing) might typically refer to your longcase clock as a “grandfather clock,” there are actually three varieties of these stylish floor clocks, which include granddaughter clocks (the shortest, generally not one solid piece of wood and around three to five feet tall), grandmother clocks (the slimmer middle ground, between five feet and six feet tall) and grandfather clocks, which are typically between six and seven feet tall.
Sculptural and statement-making, antique grandfather clocks created by the likes of the Seth Thomas Clock Company, the Howard Miller Clock Company, Hermle or other clockmakers are an alluring choice in filling up space in a room, while the shorter longcase clocks are just as useful if you need an element that is comparatively muted or you’re working with limited space.
Each generation of artisan clockmakers, working in various furniture styles over time, contributed its own flourishes to the design of longcase clocks. Antique grandfather clocks in the Georgian style share commonalities with neoclassical design. They were often made in dark woods such as mahogany and feature intricate carving. Mahogany is also common for Victorian-era grandfather clocks, although examples of this style can be found in oak and walnut too. Designers of contemporary grandfather clocks are using a range of materials.
It’s easy to get confused when determining the origins or value of an antique grandfather clock or other vintage longcase clock. While an antique appraiser will be able to tell quickly, searching for a manufacturer’s name engraved on the face and dial of the clock may be an easy way to learn about the history of your clock.
Find a distinctive variety of antique grandfather clocks and longcase clocks on 1stDibs, and browse our collection of unusually beautiful clocks, wall clocks, desk clocks and other vintage clocks too.