Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
19th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
1850s English Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood, Paint
1930s Scottish Art Deco Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Steel
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1930s Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Kingwood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Glass, Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 18th Century European Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 1800s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
19th Century English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany, Oak
19th Century French Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
1850s European Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Glass, Wood
Early 1800s European Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Late 20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Chrome
Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
1760s English Chinoiserie Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1960s Dutch Neoclassical Revival Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Burl
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
19th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
19th Century French Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
1910s English Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Silver, Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
1950s American Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood, Birch
1830s English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Early 19th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
1980s Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
1840s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ormolu, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Iron
Late 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
1830s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Enamel
1770s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
18th Century English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Fruitwood
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Glass, Wood
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Aluminum, Brass
Late 18th Century Belgian Black Forest Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Bronze, Enamel, Iron
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Bronze
1820s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century European George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Other
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron
1840s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1880s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Rosewood, Burl
Mid-20th Century Dutch Industrial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Iron
Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1830s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century Georgian Antique 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.