$44,159Sale Price|20% Off
French Louis XV Style Ormolu Grandfather Clock
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine 19th century french Louis XV style ormolu-mounted mahogany grandfather clock, having wonderful gilded ormolu mounts, with three cherubs in clouds around the white and black en...
Ormolu
French 19th Century Louis XV St. Grandfather Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and extremely high quality French mid-19th century Louis XV st. kingwood, tulipwood, and ormolu grandfather clock.
Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XV-Style Bronze Mini Grandfather Clock
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XV-style (19th Century) bronze miniature grandfather clock with lattice design and scroll pediment top (Not working)
Bronze
French Late 19th Century Louis XV Grandfather Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French late 19th century Louis XV grandfather clock.
Wood
19th Century French Comtoise or Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Country French comtoise, or grandfather clock, with polychrome painted pine case and embossed brass pendulum. Seven day Morbier movement, professionally cleaned and in...
Metal
$60,719Sale Price|20% Off
French 19th Century Louis XV style longcase clock.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This exquisite 19th-century French Louis XV style long case clock features intricate ormolu mountings that highlight its elegance. Adorned with finely detailed floral motifs and cher...
Ormolu
19th Century Louis XV Style French Tall Case Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Louis XV style French walnut horloge de parquet, or tall case clock, in two parts. The body has a paneled door crafted from a single plank and carved with a rosette de...
Enamel, Bronze
Early 19th Century French Normandy Painted Longcase Grandfather Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Command attention in an entry, living room, or hallway with this impressive antique French longcase clock from Normandy, crafted circa 1820. The tall oak case showcases exceptional h...
Oak
1889 Antique French, Louis XV Style, Walnut, Foliate, Gilt, Longcase Clock
Located in Austin, TX
Gorgeous Antique Clock, Longcase, French, Louis XV Style, Walnut, Foliate, Gilt, 1889, 19th Century! This exquisite antique longcase clock embodies the opulence of French design ...
Wood, Giltwood
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Walnut Longcase Clock from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
Towering at an impressive nine feet, this antique French longcase, or grandfather clock, was crafted in Lyon circa 1760 and is a handsome example of Louis XV provincial craftsmanship.
Walnut
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Burl Walnut Horloge Bressane Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant and beautifully proportioned, this French “Horloge Bressane” was crafted near Lyon circa 1981 as a faithful reproduction of an 18th-century regional model. Built of richly fi...
Burl
A 19th c French mahogany and parquetry inlaid Grandfather clock. Gilt bronze
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century French Louis XV mahogany and gilt bronze mounted Grandfather clock.
Bronze
French Mid 18th Century Louis XV Period Tall Case Clock, circa 1740
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French Louis XV period, circa 1740, tall case clock with an extremely rare mechanism movement signed Jean Charost. The original case in kingwood, ebony and rosewood ven...
Ormolu
18th C French Walnut Louis XV Longcase Clock from Meslay by Patou-Collin
Located in Southampton, NY
French walnut Louis XV longcase clock from Meslay by Patou-Collin, 18th C. A lovely clean lined design with a single rounded door on the top opening to an elaborate gilt tin face mo...
Walnut
French Louis XV Period Walnut Longcase Clock from the Rhône Valley, circa 1760
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French mid-18th century Louis XV period walnut longcase grandfather clock from the Rhône Valley.
Metal
Italian Marquetry Longcase Clock in Louis XV Style
Located in BŘECLAV, CZ
Italian marquetry longcase clock in the Louis XV style, featuring a richly decorated case with intricate inlaid ornamentation in warm red and golden tones. The elegant silhouette is ...
Brass
French Rococo Revival Carved Wooden Grandfather Clock with Cherubs
Located in BŘECLAV, CZ
Exceptional Italian grandfather clock in the French Rococo Revival style, dating to the early 20th century, masterfully crafted from richly stained wood and adorned with highly elabo...
Bronze
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis XV Provincial walnut regulateur, or tall case clock, made in Lyon, France, around 1760. Constructed in 2 sections from richly grained walnut. The face features an enamel dial w...
Walnut
French Louis XV Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted Tall Case Clock Manner of Zwiener
By Joseph-Emmanuel Zwiener
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 92 1/2 in W: 24 in D: 17 in This magnificent French Louis XV style tall case clock represents the pinnacle of turn of the century horological artistry, executed in ...
Bronze, Ormolu
$88,500Sale Price|25% Off
Superb 19th Century Grandfather Clock by Haentges Freres
By Haentges Freres
Located in Tarzana, CA
A superb quality 19th century French Louis XV Style Ormolu Mounted Mahogany and King-wood Parquetry "Re´gulateur de Parquet" Grandfather longcase Clock by Haentges Freres.
Ormolu
A French 18th century Kingwood and Ormolu mounted clock, signed Lacan À Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality French 18th century Louis XV Period Kingwood and Ormolu mounted clock, signed Lacan À Paris, Circa. 1770. This stunning tall case clock displ...
Brass, Ormolu
19th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge de Parquet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Country horloge de parquet, or tall case clock. The case is made of oak and beechwood with raised pearwood panels. In two parts, with a curved shaped body and p...
Enamel, Brass
18th Century French Tall Case Clock or Horloge De Parquet
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French Horloge De Parquet, or tall case clock made of solid cherry. The case is from the 18th century and the clock is from the late 19th century. In two parts, the case has a tape...
Bronze, Enamel
20th Century Louis XVI Style Museum Pedestal Clock after Jean-Henri Riesener
By Jean-Henri Riesener
Located in Berlin, DE
A Model of Jean Henri Riesener (Received Master in 1768) executed in 1785. (Inv. OA 5501 in Louvre Museum). 19th century. This fine and sumptuous “Regulateur de Pendule” presents a f...
Bronze
Napoleon III Pedestal Clock “Parquet Regulator” after Jean-Henri Riesener, 1734
Located in Berlin, DE
A Model of Jean Henri Riesener (Received Master in 1768) executed in 1785. (inv. OA 5501 In Louvre Museum). 19th Century. This fine and sumptuous “Regulateur de Pendule” presents a f...
Bronze
French Provincial Oak Tall Case Clock
Located in Kirkland, WA
French Provincial Oak Tall Case Clock with Morbier movement This is a fine grandfather clock with an oak case and nice patina. The top features a curved bonnet top with flora...
Enamel
Unavailable
H 90.16 in W 24.02 in D 11.42 in
Late Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Regulator, Movement by Lapaute, Case by Petit
Located in London, Middlesex
The case: with flambeau urn finial above scroll-leaf mount to the shaped hood; acanthus moulded frame to shaped glazed trunk door; the plinth centred with sunburst and mask mount abo...
Tulipwood
Unavailable
H 81.89 in W 19.69 in D 11.82 in
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Long Case Clock by H&F À PARIS
Located in Warsaw, PL
This impressive long case clock is a testament to the exquisite craftsmanship and horological ingenuity of the 18th century. Executed in the Louis XV style, it showcases a harmonious...
Bronze
Unavailable
H 25 in W 8 in D 8 in
Pair of 19th Century Louis XV Style Ormolu Sconces After André-Charles Boulle
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Pasadena, CA
His grandfather, Pierre Boulle (ca 1595-1649), was naturalised French in 1675, had been cabinetmaker to Louis XIII and had also lived in the Louvre.
Bronze, Ormolu
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H 86.5 in W 20.5 in D 13.5 in
Bronze Mounted French Louis XV Maison Forest Rosewood Grandfather Clock
By Maison Forest
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a rare and extremely unusual clock by the famous firm of Maison Forest of Paris. The clock features a gorgeous and very clean original rosewood case with a magnificent figura...
Brass, Bronze
Burled Walnut Bronze Mounted French Louis XV Tall Case Grandfather Clock
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful and extremely decorative burled walnut French style grandfather clock. The clock features a pendulum and a working movement. The case is in excellent condition an...
Walnut
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H 92.5 in W 20 in D 11 in
18th Century, French, Louis XV Provencal Carved Hand Painted Grandfather Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Provence, southern France, circa 1790 and built in one section, the antique hand painted tall case clock stands on curved feet over a scalloped apron, and features beautif...
Walnut
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H 93 in W 17 in D 9 in
19th Century French Louis XV Hand-Carved Walnut Grandfather Clock from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful long case clock was hand-carved in Avignon, France, circa 1880; the antique fruitwood piece sits on small cabriole feet and features all the typical carving attributes...
Copper
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H 101 in W 19 in D 12 in
Mid-18th Century, French, Louis XV Carved Walnut Grandfather Clock with Rooster
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Lyon, France, circa 1760 and built in two sections, the antique fruitwood tall case clock stands on curved feet over a scalloped apron, and features beautiful lines includ...
Walnut
A fine 19th century French Louis XV gilt bronze grandfather clock.
Located in Dallas, TX
A very fine 19th century French Louis XV gilt bronze mounted grandfather clock .
Bronze
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H 98 in W 21 in D 12.5 in
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Style Oak Grandfather Clock Hand-Painted Face
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This lavishly hand-carved oak Normandy grandfather clock stands proudly at over 8 feet tall from its bonnet top to its escargot feet. Created in the city of Granville by the Breton c...
Bronze
French Louis XV Style Walnut Tall Case Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A splendid 19th century French Louis XV style Horloge De Parquet, or tall case clock, made of walnut with nice hand carvings and pegged construction.
Walnut
19th Century French Comtoise or Grandfather Clock
Located in Winter Park, FL
A comtoise or grandfather clock with polychrome painted pine case and brass embossment. Seven day clock, in working condition and professionally cleaned, strikes on the hour, two min...
Metal
Louis XV Longcase Clock, France, Mid-18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Grand French longcase clock in Louis XV style featuring a mahogany case adorned with finely cast and fire-gilt bronze mounts. The clock is surmounted by a fully sculpted figure of Ch...
Bronze, Enamel
Important 19th Century French Grandfather Clock Signed Forest
By Forest A' Paris
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine and rare 19th century mahogany and gilt bronze grandfather clock signed Forest Paris. Coromandel panels with the finest mercury gilt bronze mounts ending in heavy pawed feet. ...
Mahogany
18th Century French Carved Walnut Grandfather Clock from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant antique long case clock from France, circa 1760. This grandfather clock is in working condition with beautiful striking sound on the hour and half hour. Fine carving on the f...
Sold
H 100 in W 23 in D 13 in
18th Century Country French Walnut Grandfather Clock with Rooster Movement
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant antique long case grandfather clock from Lyon, France, circa 1760. The rooster movement has been cleaned up and revised and is in fine working condition, keeping great time a...
18th Century French Carved Walnut Grandfather Clock from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate an entry or dining room with this unique, antique, long case clock. Crafted in Lyon, France, circa 1760, and shaped as a carved spline column, the tall time keeper sits on a...
Walnut
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H 98.5 in W 19 in D 10 in
Tall Mid-20th Century French Carved Painted Grandfather Clock from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Invite the elegance of France into your home with this exceptionally carved "Saint Nicholas" long case clock from Northern France, circa 1950. This tall antique case clock, signed "F...
Oak, Paint
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H 102 in W 18 in D 7 in
Early 19th Century French Carved Oak Painted Grandfather Clock from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Invite the elegance of France into your home with this exceptionally carved "Saint Nicholas" long case clock from Northern France, circa 1820. This tall and colorful case clock, is e...
Oak
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique long case clock in an entry or breakfast room. Crafted in Lyon, France, circa 1760, the fruitwood grandfather clock sits on a flat bottom plinth and featur...
Walnut
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H 102.5 in W 21 in L 102.5 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Southern France, circa 1880, the antique tall case clock stands on escargot feet under a scalloped apron with shell motif. The cabinet has beautiful and elegant lines incl...
Brass
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H 101 in W 22.5 in D 14 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Southern France, circa 1880, the antique tall case clock stands on escargot feet under a scalloped apron, and is heavily carved. The cabinet is built in two sections, with...
Brass
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H 101 in W 22.5 in D 14 in
19th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock from Provence
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Southern France, circa 1880, the antique tall case clock stands on escargot feet under a scalloped apron, and is heavily carved. The cabinet is built in two sections, with...
Brass
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H 106 in W 14 in D 12 in
18th Century, French, Louis XV Carved Walnut Tall Case Clock with Inlay Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Make a grand statement in a living room or entryway with this elegant, antique morbier clock. Crafted in the Poitou region of France, circa 1780, the traditional tall grandfather clo...
Copper
Louis XV Boulle Pedestal Clock, Movement Signed Duval, Paris
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An exceptional 18 century Louis XIV Boulle clock and pedestal the movement signed Duval Paris for Gideon Duval., The circular dial with twelve individual enameled plaques with Roman ...
Brass, Bronze
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H 102 in W 20.5 in D 14 in
18th Century French Louis XV Carved Oak and Walnut Tall Case Clock from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant, antique long case clock was crafted in Lyon, France, circa 1780. The tall grandfather clock stands on a thick bottom plinth; it features a curved bonnet top at the top ...
Oak, Walnut
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H 100 in W 19 in D 10.5 in
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Carved Burl Walnut Tall Case Clock from Lyon
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Lyon, France, circa 1760 and built in one section, the antique fruitwood grandfather clock stands on curved feet over a scalloped apron, and features beautiful carved line...
Walnut, Burl
The style of 18th-century French furniture was guided by the court. When Louis XV, who reigned from 1715–74, focused royal life on the smaller salons of Versailles rather than its grand chambers, it transformed the aesthetics away from the imposing and angular furniture that characterized the style of Louis XIV. A broader focus on comfort and more delicate forms define antique Louis XV furniture, with nature-inspired carvings, wood inlays, curved cabriole legs, asymmetrical shapes and rounded oval seat backs. The furnishings changed throughout the king’s life, as he ascended to the throne as a child and then grew to establish his own tastes.
Pieces like the bergère, an upholstered armchair with a wide cushion that fit the flowing dresses in fashion at the time, reflected this more informal court. Introduced at the start of Louis XV’s reign, bergère chairs in this style were deeper and broader than other chairs of the period.
Louis XV tapestries and carpets tended to be floral and colorful, and design elements were borrowed from Asia. Dutch-born cabinetmaker Bernard van Risenburgh brought lacquer techniques influenced by Japan and China into his luxuriously made furniture. Along with its fine details, the furniture of the era also featured new innovations including mechanical devices. Jean François Oeben, a royal cabinetmaker, created such intricate pieces as a mechanical table for Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress. It involved a sliding top and a writing surface that extended from its marquetry panels.
During the later years of Louis XV’s reign, there was a shift from the ostentatious rocaille style, part of the exuberantly decorative Rococo movement in Europe for which designers such as Nicolas Pineau and Juste-Aurèle Meissonier are known. The style under Louis XVI would return to boxier forms, but with a neoclassical touch inspired by the ancient world.
Find antique Louis XV bedroom furniture, seating, tables and decorative objects 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.