18th Century Longcase Clock
Antique 18th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Iron
Antique 18th Century British Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...
Oak
Antique 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Long...
Brass
Antique 18th Century Belgian Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...
Oak
Antique 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Brass, Enamel, Iron
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
Wood
Antique 18th Century Portuguese Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Chestnut
Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
Walnut, Burl
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Brass
Antique Early 18th Century British Queen Anne Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century British George I Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
Walnut
Antique 1770s Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
Brass
Antique 1770s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
Walnut
Antique Late 18th Century English Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...
Yew
Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
Mahogany
Antique 1760s English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Walnut
Antique 18th Century English George I Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...
Brass, Steel
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...
Wood
Antique Early 19th Century French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Long...
Wood
Antique 18th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Antique 1750s German Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Antique 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...
Metal
Antique 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Antique 18th Century English Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...
Wood, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal, Brass, Iron
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal, Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Danish Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Iron
Antique 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
Other
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Brass
Antique 18th Century French Other Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique 18th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique 18th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Glass, Wood, Paint
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Long...
Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 18th Century Swedish Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Enamel
Antique Late 18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ormolu
Antique 18th Century French Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ormolu
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Baroque Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Pine
Antique Late 18th Century British George III Grandfather Clocks and Long...
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English George III Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
Brass
Antique 18th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
Brass
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
Pine
Antique 1760s English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
Metal
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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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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