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Black Forest Grandfather Clocks

Vintage Modern German Hermle Black Forest Acrylic Grandfather Clock
By Black Forest
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Modern German Hermle Black Forest Acrylic Cased 3 Chime Tubular Movement Grandfather Clock
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longca...

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Metal

Unique Hand Carved Black Forest Tree Trunk Grandfather or Longcase Clock w. Bear
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning clock for the collectors of very rare and truly stylish Black Forest antiques. Tree trunk
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Early 20th Century European Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

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Brass, Iron

A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken, the square silvered dial
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

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Wood

Late 18th Century Liege Burled Walnut Tall Case Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stately late 18th century Belgian, Liege, tall case clock case having a period Black Forest clock
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Antique Late 18th Century Belgian Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Lo...

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Bronze, Enamel, Iron

Late 18th Century Liege Burled Walnut Tall Case Clock
Late 18th Century Liege Burled Walnut Tall Case Clock
$2,320 Sale Price
39% Off
H 99.5 in W 18.5 in D 14.5 in

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Rustic Black Forest Walnut Grandfather Clock
By Lenzkirch
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) carved walnut grandfather clock with 3 bears at base, 2 bears on
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Antique 19th Century German Rustic Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Walnut

18th century Grandfather , Mantel clock , Black Forest, Germany
By Soft Baroque
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exclusive German watch, Black Forest, SXIX. High quality piece, in turn composed of several
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Antique 1790s Albanian Baroque Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Bronze, Gold Leaf

Mobier French 19th c Grandfather Clock
Located in Houston, TX
French carved oak grandfather clock with exceptional carving
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Antique Early 19th Century French Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Lo...

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Oak

19th Century Rustic Black Forest Grandfather Clock
Located in Queens, NY
19th century rustic Black Forest grandfather clock composed of walnut elaborately carved with oak
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Sculptures

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Metal

Amazing Swiss Black Forest Walnut Ancient Ruïn, Palm Trees Grandfather Clock
Located in Lisse, NL
impressed with the skills of the Swiss Black Forest carvers that he (or she) decided to have a clock made in
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Antique Late 19th Century Swiss Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Long...

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Brass

Magnificent Black Forest Carved Walnut Grandfather Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unlike the early 20th C examples which usually have bear carvings, this has a mountain goat, a squirrel a bird and intricate carvings throughout. In very good condition.
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Lon...

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Brass

A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A ‘Black Forest’ linden wood long case clock by Spring of Interlaken, the square silvered dial
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20th Century Swiss Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Antique Peter Trauffer Black Forest Longcase Clock with Hand-Carved Fox & Birds
By Peter Trauffer
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique grandfather or longcase clock was done by the renowned Peter Trauffer of Switzerland
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Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

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Brass

Black Forest Carved Long Case Clock with Bears and Trees, circa 1950
Located in Evergreen, CO
clock face, with Arabic numerals, brass weights and pendulum offer a stunning contrast with the darkly
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Brass

Swiss “Black Forest” Grandfather Clock, circa 1900
Located in Aspen, CO
Swiss black forest grandfather clock, circa 1900. A very rare three weight grandfather clock carved
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Antique Early 1900s Swiss Black Forest More Furniture and Collectibles

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Flora Danica Porcelain Dinner Service by Royal Copenhagen, 124 Pieces
By Royal Copenhagen
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by the Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Manufactory, this 124-piece dinner service features one of the most prestigious porcelain patterns ever produced—the coveted Flora Danica pa...
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20th Century Danish Other Porcelain

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Porcelain

German Wall Clock by Gustav Becker, Walnut, 19th C, carved eagle
Located in Houston, TX
This is a beautifully carved walnut case with a carved eagle surmounted at the crest. Gustav Becker was well known in Europe for his fine clocks and clock cases. He won at clock fair...
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Antique Mid-19th Century German Wall Clocks

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Walnut

German Wall Clock by Gustav Becker, Walnut, 19th C, carved eagle
German Wall Clock by Gustav Becker, Walnut, 19th C, carved eagle
$1,800 Sale Price
60% Off
H 52 in W 29 in D 9 in
Tiffany Studios Spider Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Tiffany Studios geometric leaded glass and bronze table lamp features the iconic Spider shade and its original complementary Mushroom bronze base. The unique form of the spider ...
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20th Century American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Bronze

Tiffany Studios Spider Lamp
Tiffany Studios Spider Lamp
$98,500
H 17.5 in W 14.5 in D 15.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Floor Clock Howard Miller Olivewood Case
By Howard Miller
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern olivewood case Howard Miller floor clock. Chrome base. Runs. Chimes need to be adjusted. Very good condition. Dimensions: 9" depth x 16" W x 68" H.
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20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Wood

Mid Century Modern Walnut Designer Lucite Grandfather Clock with Chime MINT!
By Howard Miller, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern Walnut Designer Lucite Grandfather Clock with Chime MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...

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Lucite, Walnut

Fine Art Antique Hand Carved Wooden Black Forest Trophy-Like Deer Wall Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality carved, Victorian era, Black Forest deer / stag wall sculpture. One of the main reasons for people wanting to own and enjoy antiques is for their decorative appeal an...
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Antique 19th Century German Black Forest Animal Sculptures

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Metal

White Brionvega RR126 Radiophonograph & Record Player by Castiglioni, Italy 1965
By Achille & Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, Brionvega
Located in Roma, IT
Fabulous Brionvega RR126 a.k.a. the “Musical Pet”. This iconic radio phonograph and record player was designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni in 1965. Fully original, in ...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

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Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Floor Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller floor clock. Black lacquer with half round chrome trim. Wood paneled front. Chimes need adjustment does not strike properly. Weighs have some dents. ...
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20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Floor Clock
Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Floor Clock
$2,400
H 64 in W 16 in D 10.5 in
Wooden Hand Crafted Trench Folk Art Toy Castle Medieval Knight, German, 1910s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Offered is an absolutely stunning toy castle, it is a beautiful example of early 20th century trench folk art, German handmade craft. The architectural detailing in the crenellated t...
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Early 20th Century German Folk Art Toys and Dolls

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Wood

Regal Splendor: Indian Blue Peacock Taxidermy Masterpiece
Located in New York, NY
A stunning Indian blue peacock taxidermy mount showcasing its signature iridescent blue and green plumage, this piece is a testament to nature's artistry. The vibrant metallic hues o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Anglo-Indian Taxidermy

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Wood, Feathers

Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century
Located in Berlin, DE
Masterful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century. English grandfather clock, 18th century, mahogany veneer with burl wood mirror, fluted full columns, elaborately...
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Antique 18th Century English Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Metal, Brass, Iron

Louis XVI Style Paneling with Louis XVI Period Mantel and Trumeau
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This Louis XVI style paneled room is composed of two shelves and cupboards with double doors made of wood painted in light green in the 20th century. They frame a Louis XVI period m...
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XVI Panelling

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Wood

Carved Swiss Black Forest Chalet Clock, circa 1880
Located in Evergreen, CO
Intricate, painstaking detail is featured in this rare and magnificent, hand-carved, Black Forest chalet clock, which has professionally restored woodwork. If you look closely at the...
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Antique 1880s Swiss Black Forest Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

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Walnut

Carved Swiss Black Forest Chalet Clock, circa 1880
Carved Swiss Black Forest Chalet Clock, circa 1880
$22,995
H 27.75 in W 36 in D 17.5 in
A Mahogany Long Case ‘tide’ Clock England, c. 1900
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very fine mahogany Grandfather clock in the Chippendale taste with extremely rare movement, depicting the rise and fall of the tide. This long case clock is in the Chippendale ta...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Cl...

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Mahogany

Tiffany Studios Rare Empire Jewel Table Lamp
By Tiffany Studios
Located in Dallas, TX
Tiffany Studios Empire Jewel Table Lamp Important and rare Tiffany Studios New York "Empire Jewel" Table Lamp, Only 2-3 known to exist and well documented in Alastair Duncans Tiffan...
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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

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Bronze

Pair of French "Bleu Poudre" Chinese Export Porcelain Ormolu-Mounted Vases
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent pair of antique French "bleu poudre" Chinese Export porcelain ormolu-mounted vases. This exceptional pair of Regence style bleu poudre porcelain vases are beautifully han...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Régence Vases

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Bronze

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Finding the Right Grandfather-clocks-longcase-clocks for You

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.

Questions About Black Forest Grandfather Clocks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Franz Anton Ketterer is believed to be the German clockmaker who invented the cuckoo clock, and he is also one of the founding fathers of the Black Forest clockmaking. Today there are many cuckoo clocks, but to be deemed an authentic Black Forest cuckoo is an honor that is bestowed to only those clocks where every essential part is handmade exclusively in the Black Forest region of Germany. Shop a collection of cuckoo clocks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.