What is a tall case clock?

This is a tall narrow floor-standing pendulum clock, with a pendulum held inside the tower or the waist of the case. These might feature elaborate carvings ornamentation of the hood, mainly prized for their decorative and antique value.

Dutch Tall Case Clock

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H 105.5 in W 24.75 in D 13.75 in

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Rare Hendrick Schoonbeck Dutch Marquetry Tall Case Grandfather Clock

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Tall Case Amsterdam Clock, Signed Pieter Verlaer, circa 1840-1860

Located in Miami, FL

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Walnut

Tall Case Amsterdam Clock, Signed Pieter Verlaer, circa 1840-1860

H 120 in W 27 in D 13.5 in

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Located in Natchez, MS

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18th Century Dutch Marquetry Tall Case Clock

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Marquetry Tall Case Clock by Maker, J.P. Kroese

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Located in Tarry Town, NY

Mid-18th century Dutch inlaid tall case clock with bronze / brass works design details and moon

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Mid-18th Century Dutch Inlaid / Bronze Tall Case Clock with Moon Phase

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Located in Evergreen, CO

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Dutch Hand-Painted Clock, circa 1900

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Dutch Tall Case Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Dutch tall case clock available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, walnut and ash, every Dutch tall case clock was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Dutch tall case clock — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Dutch tall case clock, those designed in Baroque and Rococo styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Dutch tall case clock over the years, but those crafted by Thomas Thomson and William Gib are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Dutch Tall Case Clock?

A Dutch tall case clock can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $25,250, while the lowest priced sells for $5,250 and the highest can go for as much as $74,500.

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 Dutch Tall Case Clock

What is a tall case clock?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
This is a tall narrow floor-standing pendulum clock, with a pendulum held inside the tower or the waist of the case. These might feature elaborate carvings ornamentation of the hood, mainly prized for their decorative and antique value.

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