What is a Swedish Mora clock?

A Swedish Mora clock is a floor clock with a distinctive curvy shape inspired by a figure eight. The clocks originated from Mora, a village in Sweden, during the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Mora clocks.

How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?

Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.

How do I identify my antique clock?

To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.

How can I spot an antique clock?

To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is an antique bracket clock?

An antique bracket clock refers to a portable spring-driven pendulum table clock created in the 17th and 18th centuries. These clocks were equipped with convenient carrying handles and were housed usually in rectangular cases. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bracket clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

How do I know if my antique clock is valuable?

To know if an antique clock is valuable, you'll typically need to have the piece assessed by a certified appraiser or an experienced antiques dealer. The maker and style of the clock will help determine its value (an early American clockmaker’s antique grandfather model, featuring an oak case and decorative carvings, may be very interesting to collectors, for example). Overall condition of your clock also plays a role. Generally, clocks that still work are worth more than those that require repairs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique, vintage and modern clocks.

Antique Swedish Clocks

Working Mora Clock

Mid Century Grandfather Clock

Swedish Reproduction Furniture

Painted Swedish

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Clocks

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Pine

Swedish Clock

H 82.68 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in

Fryksdahl Swedish Clock from Värmland, 19th Century with Nicely Carved Crest

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century Swedish clock with ornate details. This Fryksdahl Swedish clock from Värmland

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19th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Clocks

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Wood

Fryksdahl Swedish Clock from Värmland, 19th Century with Nicely Carved Crest

H 83 in W 21.5 in D 9 in

Mora Swedish Clock from the 19th Century in Very Light Blue Grey Color

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century Swedish clock commonly known as a Mora clock. This clock retains it's original metal

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19th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Clocks

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Glass, Wood

Mora Swedish Clock from the 19th Century in Very Light Blue Grey Color

H 79.5 in W 22.25 in D 9.25 in

Mid 19th Century Swedish Clock With Blue Paint

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Great looking clock, nice paint and detail. Made in the Mid 19th Century

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Clocks

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Wood, Paint

Mid 19th Century Swedish Clock With Blue Paint

H 94 in W 16 in D 10 in

19th C. Swedish Clock w/Original Metal Face, Movement, & Color

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish grandfather clock, with much of its original color, from the 19th century. This antique

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19th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Clocks

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Wood

19th C. Swedish Clock w/Original Metal Face, Movement, & Color

H 86 in W 27 in D 9 in

19th Century Swedish Painted Wood Longcase / Floor Clock with Scraped Finish

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century painted wood Swedish clock. This Swedish clock from the 1820s features a round face

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19th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Clocks

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Wood

19th Century Swedish Painted Wood Longcase / Floor Clock with Scraped Finish

H 79 in W 24 in D 8.75 in

19th Century Swedish Wood Floor Clock with Lovely Carved Dentil Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century painted wood Swedish clock. This Swedish clock from the 1820s features a raised flat

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19th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Clocks

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Metal

19th Century Swedish Wood Floor Clock with Lovely Carved Dentil Accents

H 84 in W 26 in D 8 in

19th Century Painted Swedish Blue Painted Wood Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 19th century Swedish clock (commonly called a Mora clock) is gorgeous by any measure. This

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19th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Clocks

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Wood

19th Century Painted Swedish Blue Painted Wood Clock

H 94 in W 22 in D 8 in

18th C. Swedish Wood Clock with Linear Profile and Triangular Crest

Located in Atlanta, GA

An 18th century Swedish clock. This Swedish wooden clock with linear profile a square head topped

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18th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Clocks

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Wood

18th C. Swedish Wood Clock with Linear Profile and Triangular Crest

H 101.75 in W 23 in D 11 in

18th C. Swedish Mora Floor Clock with Unique Square-Shaped Head

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 18th century Swedish clock, which is sometimes referred to as a Mora Clock, is somewhat

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18th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Clocks

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Wood

18th C. Swedish Mora Floor Clock with Unique Square-Shaped Head

H 81 in W 22.5 in D 9 in

19th Century Northern Swedish Painted Wood Floor Clock with Unique Crest

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century Northern Swedish clock an exaggerated bonnet/crest. This handsome Swedish clock is

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19th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Clocks

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Metal

19th Century Northern Swedish Painted Wood Floor Clock with Unique Crest

H 82.5 in W 23.75 in D 8.5 in

19th Century Long-Case Grandfather Clock, Sweden

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century Swedish long-case clock with dry-scraped finish. This antique clock from Sweden

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19th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Wood

19th Century Long-Case Grandfather Clock, Sweden

H 84.5 in W 25.5 in D 10 in

Antique Painted Danish Grandfather Clock, 19th Century, Denmark

Located in Virum, DK

lacking in the Swedish clocks of that same era. This Danish clock stands slender and grand and with a

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Pine

Antique Painted Danish Grandfather Clock, 19th Century, Denmark

H 78.75 in W 17.72 in D 9.85 in

Antique Gray Painted Danish Grandfather Clock, 19th Century, Denmark

Located in Virum, DK

lacking in the Swedish clocks of that same era. This Danish clock stands slender and grand and with a

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Early 19th Century Danish Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Pine

Antique Gray Painted Danish Grandfather Clock, 19th Century, Denmark

H 78.75 in W 17.72 in D 9.85 in

18th Century Swedish Painted Wood Clock with Scalloped Base and Original Paint

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish 18th century clock with original paint and delicately carved crest. This clock retains

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18th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Wood

18th Century Swedish Painted Wood Clock with Scalloped Base and Original Paint

H 88 in W 27 in D 12 in

19th C. Swedish Grandfather Clock with it's Original Face & Warm Color Palette

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century painted wood Swedish grandfather clock. This antique floor clock from central Sweden

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19th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Clocks

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Glass, Wood

19th C. Swedish Grandfather Clock with it's Original Face & Warm Color Palette

H 77 in W 23.75 in D 9.5 in

A Swedish Fryksdahl Clock Circa 1831 w/ Reed Textured Belly & Swag Carved Apron

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century Swedish Fryksdahl clock. This Swedish clock features a lovely carved crest with

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19th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Wood, Glass

A Swedish Fryksdahl Clock Circa 1831 w/ Reed Textured Belly & Swag Carved Apron

H 92 in W 21.5 in D 9.5 in

Exquisite Swedish 19th Century Clock with Carved Crest and Volutes on the Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exquisite Swedish 19th century floor clock with carved crest topped with a ball. This clock

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Exquisite Swedish 19th Century Clock with Carved Crest and Volutes on the Base

H 79 in W 22 in D 9 in

Lovely 19th Century Painted Wood Floor Clock from Norrbotten County, Sweden

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century Swedish painted wood clock. This Swedish clock from Norrbotten County, Sweden

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Wood

Lovely 19th Century Painted Wood Floor Clock from Norrbotten County, Sweden

H 92.5 in W 22.5 in D 8 in

Swedish Gustavian Period Carved and Polychrome Painted Signed Mora Clock

By Mora

Located in Wiscasset, ME

One of the finest signed examples of a late 18th century Swedish Mora long case clock that we have

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Period Carved and Polychrome Painted Signed Mora Clock

H 90 in W 22.5 in D 8 in

Elegant Swedish Floor Clock Adorn in Nature-Inspired Chinoiserie, Early 19th C

Located in Atlanta, GA

An elegant Swedish grandfather clock adorn with a distinctive chinoiserie nature inspired design

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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Wood

Elegant Swedish Floor Clock Adorn in Nature-Inspired Chinoiserie, Early 19th C

H 90.25 in W 26.5 in D 9 in

A Swedish 19th C. Long-Case or Floor Clock w/ Beautifully Exaggerated Crown

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century Northern Swedish painted wood clock. This Swedish clock from Norrbotten County

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

A Swedish 19th C. Long-Case or Floor Clock w/ Beautifully Exaggerated Crown

H 93.25 in W 22.25 in D 7.75 in

Swedish 19th C. Mora Longcase Clock w/it's Original Metal Face, Hands & Movement

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish, 19th century painted wood clock. This Swedish Mora clock has a whimsical geometric style

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19th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Swedish 19th C. Mora Longcase Clock w/it's Original Metal Face, Hands & Movement

H 89.5 in W 36.75 in D 9 in

19th Century Swedish Tall Column Shaped Clock

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Swedish 19th century grey with slight green clock is unusual in that its shape very much

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19th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Clocks

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Metal

19th Century Swedish Tall Column Shaped Clock

H 75 in W 22 in D 10.5 in

Gilt Swedish Cartel Wall Clock

Located in Washington, DC

A gilt Swedish cartel wall clock.

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19th Century Swedish Antique Swedish Clocks

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Metal

Gilt Swedish Cartel Wall Clock

H 29 in W 17 in D 4 in

Swedish 18th Century Rococo Carved Giltwood Wall Clock

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A superb 18th century Swedish giltwood wall clock with eight day movement, signed by the clockmaker

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Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Swedish Clocks

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Giltwood

Swedish 18th Century Rococo Carved Giltwood Wall Clock

H 27.96 in W 16.15 in D 5.91 in

Swedish Rocaille Giltwood Wall Clock

Located in Kittery Point, ME

Surmounted by a pierced foliate cresting, flanked by glazed panels to the sides and below, the white enamel dial with Roman hours and Arabic minutes, inscribed Nils Berg Stockholm, t...

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Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Swedish Clocks

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Metal

Swedish Rocaille Giltwood Wall Clock

H 31.5 in W 17 in D 6 in

Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a 100% original painted Swedish Mora clock, "Moreen" model. Maker, "Sven Nilsson Morin" he

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1780s Swedish Country Antique Swedish Clocks

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Pine

Swedish Mora Clock

H 81 in W 21 in D 11 in

Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Swedish Mora clock, the style is called a "Moreen" made by Sven Nilsson Morin. he made

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Early 1800s Swedish Country Antique Swedish Clocks

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Pine

Swedish Mora Clock

H 81 in W 23 in D 10 in

Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a 100% original painted Swedish Mora clock, "Dalana" model. One unique thing about this

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1830s Swedish Country Antique Swedish Clocks

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Pine

Swedish Mora Clock

H 85 in W 26 in D 10 in

Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Swedish Mora clock, Norrland model. New battery works have been installed with a

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1870s Swedish Country Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Pine

Swedish Mora Clock

H 81 in W 26 in D 9 in

Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Swedish Mora clock, and its a "Mora" Model. New battery works have been installed with a

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1830s Swedish Country Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Pine

Swedish Mora Clock

H 87 in W 23 in D 9 in

Swedish Mora Clock Norrland

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is an Original painted Swedish Norrland model Mora Clock. it has New battery works and a

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1830s Swedish Rustic Antique Swedish Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Norrland

H 82 in W 20 in D 9 in

Swedish Mora Clock Fryksdhal

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Swedish Mora clock "Fryksdhal Model" it has an original date inside on the door of 1824.

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1820s Swedish Country Antique Swedish Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Fryksdhal

H 82 in W 23 in D 8 in

Blue Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Blue Swedish more clock, is it Original paint? I don`t think so but I do think its an

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1850s Swedish Country Antique Swedish Clocks

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Wood

Blue Swedish Mora Clock

H 83 in W 23 in D 10 in

Painted Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a painted Swedish mora clock. I have installed New battery works. the original works are

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1850s Swedish Primitive Antique Swedish Clocks

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Wood

Painted Swedish Mora Clock

H 86 in W 22 in D 9 in

Painted Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Hollywood, FL

this is a painted Swedish mora clock. I have installed New battery works. the original works are

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1840s Swedish Primitive Antique Swedish Clocks

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Wood

Painted Swedish Mora Clock

H 87 in W 23 in D 9 in

Swedish Mora Clock Fryksdhal

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Fryksdhal style Mora Clock. its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster

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1840s Swedish Country Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Fryksdhal

H 88 in W 22 in D 9 in

19th century Swedish gilt and eglomise ornate wall clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Swedish gilt and églomisé ornate wall clock circa 1840. Fine quality Swedish wall

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Mid-19th Century Swedish Empire Antique Swedish Clocks

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Giltwood

19th century Swedish gilt and eglomise ornate wall clock

H 36.5 in W 19.25 in D 5.5 in

Swedish Mora Clock Alfta Model

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Swedish Mora Clock Alfta Model . its been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster

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1820s Swedish Primitive Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Pine

Swedish Mora Clock Alfta Model

H 90 in W 21 in D 9 in

Swedish Mora Clock Rococo Model

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Swedish Mora Clock Rococo Model . the old works have been removed and New battery works

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1840s Swedish Country Antique Swedish Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Rococo Model

H 88 in W 23 in D 8 in

Swedish Mora Clock Rococo Model

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Swedish Mora Clock Rococo Model . the old works have been removed and New battery works

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Early 1900s Swedish Country Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Rococo Model

H 88 in W 23 in D 9 in

Swedish Mora Clock Jmptland Model

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Swedish Mora Clock Jmptland Model . the old works have been removed and New battery

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1830s Swedish Country Antique Swedish Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Jmptland Model

H 83 in W 28 in D 10 in

Swedish Mora Clock "Norrland Model "

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Swedish Mora Clock "Norrland Model ". the old works have been removed and New battery

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1850s Swedish Country Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Mora Clock "Norrland Model "

H 89 in W 29 in D 12 in

Swedish Mora Clock "Norrland Model"

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Swedish Mora Clock "Norrland Model" the old works have been removed and New battery

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1830s Swedish Country Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Mora Clock "Norrland Model"

H 87 in W 25 in D 9 in

Swedish Mora Clock "Norrland Model "

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Swedish Mora Clock "Norrland Model " . the old works have been removed and New battery

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1850s Swedish Country Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Mora Clock "Norrland Model "

H 88 in W 22 in D 10 in

Swedish Mora Clock Natural Finish

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a natural finish Swedish Mora clock. the old works have been removed and replaced with New

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1830s Swedish Country Antique Swedish Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Natural Finish

H 87 in W 25 in D 8 in

Swedish Mora Clock Dala Model

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Mora Clock in natural wood finish.

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1840s Swedish Country Antique Swedish Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Dala Model

H 81 in W 21 in D 10 in

Swedish Mora Clock Stockholm Model

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Mora Clock, its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White

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1840s Swedish Country Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Stockholm Model

H 81 in W 30 in D 9 in

Swedish Mora Clock Dala Model

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Mora Clock, its been restored and repainted with Milk paints "Oyster White"

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1850s Swedish Country Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Dala Model

H 88 in W 25 in D 8 in

Swedish Mora Clock Rococo Model

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Mora Clock, Rococo Model. its been restored and repainted with Milk paints

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1920s Swedish Rococo Antique Swedish Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Rococo Model

H 75 in W 21 in D 10 in

Swedish Mora Clock Norrland Style

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Mora Clock Norrlands Model , its been restored and repainted with Milk

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1820s Swedish Country Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Norrland Style

H 87 in W 25 in D 8 in

Swedish Mora Clock Bornholm Model

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Mora Clock, Bornholm model. its been restored and repainted with Milk

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1850s Swedish Country Antique Swedish Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Bornholm Model

H 83 in W 19 in D 9 in

Swedish Mora Clock Fryksdahl Style

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Mora Clock Fryksdahl Style. its been restored and repainted with Milk

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1880s Swedish Country Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Fryksdahl Style

H 85 in W 24 in D 9 in

Swedish Mora Clock Dala Model

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a unique Swedish Mora Clock Dala Model, its been restored and repainted with Milk paints

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1910s Swedish Country Antique Swedish Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Dala Model

H 79 in W 24 in D 8 in

18th Century Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Houston, TX

An 18th century Swedish Mora clock is a tall, freestanding clock that originated in the Mora region

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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Metal

18th Century Swedish Mora Clock

H 85 in W 18 in D 8.5 in

Swedish Mora Clock Gustavian Model

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a rare Swedish Mora Clock Gustavian model.

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1850s Swedish Country Antique Swedish Clocks

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Wood

Swedish Mora Clock Gustavian Model

H 81 in W 20 in D 11 in

Swedish Mora Clock 100% Paint

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Swedish Mora Clock Fryksdhal Style 100% Original paint.

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1830s Swedish Primitive Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Mora Clock 100% Paint

H 83 in W 25 in D 9 in

Swedish Mora Clock Jamtland Model

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a Swedish mora clock Jamtland Model , it has Unique carving on the case.

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1840s Swedish Country Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Pine

Swedish Mora Clock Jamtland Model

H 80 in W 23 in D 8 in

Painted Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock

Located in Hollywood, FL

This is a painted Swedish Gustavian Mora clock. I have installed new battery works. The original

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1870s Swedish Primitive Antique Swedish Clocks

Materials

Wood

Painted Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock

H 84 in W 23 in D 10 in

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Antique Swedish Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique Swedish clocks is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique Swedish clocks was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, softwood and pine. Antique Swedish clocks have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique Swedish clocks made by Rococo designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Sven Nilsson Morin, Henrik Beurling and Mora Clocks each produced beautiful antique Swedish clocks that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique Swedish Clocks?

Antique Swedish clocks can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,500, while the lowest priced sells for $460 and the highest can go for as much as $47,000.

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.

Questions About Antique Swedish Clocks

What is a Swedish Mora clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
A Swedish Mora clock is a floor clock with a distinctive curvy shape inspired by a figure eight. The clocks originated from Mora, a village in Sweden, during the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Mora clocks.
How do I tell if a clock is an antique French clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Check the clock for a manufacturer’s mark or label. Once you have this, you should be able to look up the clock’s brand to see if it is French in origin. A clock is considered antique once it is 100 years old. A professional can also help verify the origin of your clock. Shop an array of expertly vetted antique clocks on 1stDibs.
How do I identify my antique clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
To identify your antique clock, search for markings on the back of its movement or case. Once you have located these marks, use trusted online resources to determine who the maker is. From there, you can continue your research to learn more about your clock's age, style and other characteristics. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. Find a wide range of antique clocks on 1stDibs.
How can I spot an antique clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To spot whether or not a clock is antique, note if the clockmaker’s name or company is engraved near the center face of the dial. A paper label may also be pasted on the back of the clock. You can shop a collection of expertly vetted antique clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is an antique bracket clock?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
An antique bracket clock refers to a portable spring-driven pendulum table clock created in the 17th and 18th centuries. These clocks were equipped with convenient carrying handles and were housed usually in rectangular cases. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bracket clocks from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
How do I know if my antique clock is valuable?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
To know if an antique clock is valuable, you'll typically need to have the piece assessed by a certified appraiser or an experienced antiques dealer. The maker and style of the clock will help determine its value (an early American clockmaker’s antique grandfather model, featuring an oak case and decorative carvings, may be very interesting to collectors, for example). Overall condition of your clock also plays a role. Generally, clocks that still work are worth more than those that require repairs. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique, vintage and modern clocks.

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