European Grandfather Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Self standing European large clock, at moment dos not shows the good time. Fantastic patina, sign on the bottom part, we purchase the clock in Italy but we can not determinate the si...
Metal
$526
H 18.9 in W 8.27 in D 5.52 in
XL Vintage Costantini L’Oggetto Grandfather Clock - Memphis Style Italy 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
XL Vintage Costantini l’Oggetto Grandfather Clock - Memphis Style Italy 1980s This rare XL vintage grandfather clock comes from Costantini L'Oggetto and impresses with its contrasti...
Metal
$6,890
H 82.3 in W 24.8 in D 12.6 in
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
$4,780
H 79.9 in W 27.1 in D 12.6 in
Antique Rococo Revival Grandfather Clock, Hand-Carved Wooden Case
Located in BŘECLAV, CZ
Antique Rococo Revival grandfather clock featuring an exceptionally ornate hand-carved wooden case with rich sculptural detailing. The design is dominated by flowing acanthus leaves,...
Brass
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
A Large Italian Carved Figural Long Case Clock
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Large Italian Fruitwood Carved Figural Long Case Clock. In the Italian Rococo style, Hand Carved "Liberty Style" with a female holding flowers and surrounded by 3 Cherub/Angels. A ...
Fruitwood
$8,542
H 74.8 in W 17.3 in D 9.8 in
Antique Italian Marquetry Longcase Clock with Pedestal Stand and Bronze Mounts
Located in BŘECLAV, CZ
This elegant antique Italian longcase clock is a refined decorative piece, distinguished by its richly detailed marquetry case and ornate bronze mounts.
Metal, Brass, Bronze
$6,377
H 74.8 in W 15.7 in D 7.9 in
Italian Napoleon III Style Pedestal Clock with Ormolu Mounts and Marquetry Inlay
Located in BŘECLAV, CZ
A striking Italian pedestal clock in the Napoleon III style, crafted around the turn of the 20th century. The piece features a tall, elegant form with a richly decorated case, combin...
Wood
$936Sale Price|20% Off
H 70.87 in W 7.88 in D 3.94 in
Art nouveau style clock made in Italy of curved iron plaster handmade 1940s
By Howard Miller
Located in Palermo, IT
The object shown in the image is a stand or column clock. This type of clock is designed to be placed on the floor, serving as a piece of furniture. The model shown has a metal frame...
Brass, Iron
MID-18th CENTURY VENETIAN LACQUER TOWER CLOCK
Located in Firenze, FI
Refined and unique "Venetian lacquer" tower clock. The case is rectangular with a rounded top and two cusps on the sides; its decoration is exquisite, featuring gilded geometric and ...
Iron
$17,552
H 74.41 in W 18.12 in D 68.12 in
Hancrafted Floor Freestanding Clock in Wood, Resin and Brass by Andrea Zambelli
By Rossana Orlandi
Located in Milan, IT
The new series of unique furniture of my creation entitled “weight of time” is the daughter and result of a period of personal and working evolution in which I found myself thinking,...
Brass
$7,492Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 43.31 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
set n.3 clocks ebonized wood, profiles and feet decorated gilded plant motifs
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
set of 3 clocks in ebonized wood with profiles and feet decorated by hand with gilded plant motifs, from the 19th century, two of three with the "Robert" signature in the center of t...
Ebony
Louis XV-style column clock, "Queen of Versailles," 1970s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
A magnificent column clock with a striking presence, crafted from fine veneered wood with elegant floral inlays and rich gilded bronze accents. The slender case is embellished with f...
Brass
Important floor pendulum clock, lacquered and gilded, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
An important floor pendulum clock of great elegance, characterized by a slender and strongly vertical structure that accentuates its scenic character. The case is made of dark wood, ...
Poplar
Impressive pendulum clock and console in French 20th century style
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Impressive pendulum clock and console in French 20th century style
Bronze
$18,430 / item
H 75.2 in W 16.54 in D 9.06 in
"Cronos" Grand Saloon Pendola in Mirror by Fratelli Tosi Murano
By Fratelli Tosi
Located in Murano Venezia, IT
This marvelous and luxurious Grand Saloon clock named "Cronos" after the Greek God of Time, has mounted on a walnut-colored varnished wooden case with 24 Kt gold leaf frames a mechan...
Mirror, Murano Glass, Giltwood
Orologio a pendolo vintage da tavolo
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Orologio a pendolo vintage da tavolo
Wood
Orologio francese con colonna in palissandro ottone 80s
By Mice di rugiano domenico e c. s.n.c.
Located in Cantù, IT
Prestigioso Orologio francese con colonna in palissandro ottone anni 80s produzione Mice versailles
Bronze
Pendulum clock, Italy, 1970
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Pendulum clock built in the 1970s. The story of this item is rather peculiar: Some time ago a kind-looking elderly gentleman came into our store and asked if he could look at our mer...
Steel
Grandfather Clock Venetian Rococo Style
Located in Liverpool, GB
Impressive and beautiful in form, two metres height standing clock (floor), made in Venetian Rococo style, with meticulous attention to even the smallest historical detail. The ver...
Wood
Grandfather Clock Venetian Rococo Style
Located in Liverpool, GB
Impressive and beautiful in form, two metres height standing clock (floor), made in Venetian Rococo style, with meticulous attention to even the smallest historical detail. The vers...
Wood
Unavailable
H 108.5 in W 22 in D 16.5 in
Italian 18th Century Painted and Parcel-Gilt Longcase or Grandfather Clock
Located in London, GB
A rare Italian mid-18th century painted and parcel-gilt longcase clock of grand scale The tall case decorated with carved and gilt Rococo scrollwork on an eau de nil ground. The gla...
Pine
Italian Florentine Gilt Grandmother Clock
Located in Charlotte, NC
Perfect size for a bedroom, smaller foyer, child's room. Unique
Granddaughter Clock
Located in Clinton, AR
Unique details. Handcrafted. Very nice piece.
Wood
Tiuku Pendulum Clock
By covo
Located in Rome, IT
A new version of the pendulum clock, an useful object, simple but, at the same time, able to furnish any place, public or private.
Metal
Louis XV Style Boulle Work Bracket Clock on Pedestal
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in Keyston, GB
A superb 20th century Louis XV style boulle work table clock on pedestal. The clock with a 18cm gilt metal dial with Roman numeral cartouches, the twin train German movement strikin...
Unavailable
H 64.18 in W 14.57 in D 8.27 in
Gilt Mounted 20th Century Walnut Veneered Bracket Clock on Pedestal
By Franz Hermle
Located in Keyston, GB
Decorative 20th century walnut veneered bracket clock and pedestal with applied gilt mounts. The 8 day Ting Tang movement with Sunburst pendulum. strikes the hours and half's on dua...
Wood
Unavailable
H 56.3 in W 17.33 in D 8.67 in
18th Century Pendulum Clock Large Cartel Decorated Inlaid Signed, 1700s
Located in Torino, Torino
Pendulum large cartel mid-18th century Very rare Pendulum, Published and Signed composed of three pieces. Support shelf, upper top angel and central body. Wood veneered with tortoi...
Wood
Antique 19th Century Italian Bell Tower Clockworks
Located in Hudson, NY
An incredible early 19th century Italian bell tower Clockworks, with all of its original wrought iron gears and pulleys, in the original iron frame. wonderful piece of sculptural his...
Wrought Iron
Carved Italian Grandfather Clock Walnut Cherubs
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant Italian antique grandfather clock in walnut Proffusely carved with variouis motifs and cherubs The workmanship is superb, definitely the work of a skilled carver We date t...
Walnut
Tiffany Grandfather Tallcase Clock
Located in Astoria, NY
Tiffany Dutch Baroque Style tallcase clock, with gilt metal face and enameled Roman Numerals, marked "Tiffany" under clock face and labeled "Made Exclusively in Italy for Prelude Cr...
Glass, Wood
Sold
H 9.85 in W 6.7 in D 2.76 in
Vintage Marble Triangle Grandfather Clock Memphis Style Italy, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Vintage marble triangle grandfather clock Memphis Style Italy, 1980s Rare vintage triangle grandfather clock, two parts - Pop Art wall clock by PF in Memphis style, Italy 1980s.
Marble
Sold
H 74 in W 21 in D 13 in
Seven Seas by Hooker Furniture Italian Mediterranean Style Grandfather Clock
By Hooker Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Seven Seas by Hooker Furniture Italian Mediterranean Style Grandfather Clock. Item features battery operated, original labels, floral painted case, very nice item.
Wood
Sold
H 48 in W 25 in D 11 in
Vintage Italian Rococo Hand Carved and Painted Cherub/Angel Grandfathers Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Rococo Hand Carved and Painted Cherub/Angel Grandfathers Clock Featuring an Italian Rococo style hand carved and painted grandfather Clock.
Glass, Wood, Paint
Sold
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Colorful Vintage Grandfather Clock In Two Parts Memphis Style Italy, 1980s
Located in Montecalvoli, IT
Colorful vintage grandfather clock in two parts Memphis Style Italy, 1980s This unique vintage clock by Diamantini Domeniconi impresses with its high-contrast design in Memphis style.
Metal
Vintage Italian Bamboo Etched Grand-Daughter Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare vintage Italian bamboo etched Grand-Daughter clock. Featuring bleached bamboo form wood and lovely etched Asian images. Unique as well as beautiful!
Glass, Wood
Neo-Renaissance Pendulum Clock, Walnut, Italy, 20th Century
Located in Milano, IT
The mixtilinear base has frames engraved with leafy scrolls. Two engraved grotesque masks frame a wide reserve in which there is an inlaid Freize that represents a procession of putt...
Walnut
Antique Wooden Wall Clock, Brown Richly Decorated, 1800, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique wooden wall clock, richly decorated and hand carved with volutes and very wavy, almost baroque motifs, handmade in 1800 in Italy, measuring cm length 62 x height 95, depth ab...
Wood
Mid-18th Century painted tall case clock from Northern Italy
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A rare and whimsically painted tall case clock from Northern Italy, dating to the mid-18th century. Retaining its original polychrome surface, the case features Rococo floral and fig...
Wood
Sold
H 89.38 in W 34.26 in D 12.6 in
Italian Mid-Century Base Clock with Allegory of Time by Cornelio Ferrandi, 1964
By Cornelio Ferrandi
Located in Traversetolo, IT
Base Clock with Allegory of Time, 1964 - Cornelio Ferrandi This clock is not merely a timekeeping instrument; it is a true piece of furniture that embodies the passion and artistry ...
Bronze
Sold
H 18.9 in W 10.63 in D 4.34 in
Italian modern Wall or table pendulum clock by 555 Shanghai in wood glass, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Wall or table pendulum clock by 555 Shanghai in wood, metal and glass, 1980s Wall or table pendulum clock with square wooden structure in different shades. On the fron...
Metal
Sold
H 81.5 in W 25.5 in D 14 in
Art Nouveau Italian Baroque Grandfather Clock Carved Cherubs Franz Hermle
Located in Toledo, OH
At Nouveau Italian Baroque walnut grandfather clock with caved cherubs.
Walnut
Richard Meier for Acerbis International Grandfather Clock
By Richard Meier, Acerbis Design
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed in 1996 for Acerbis International, Italy, white lacquered wood, quartz clock with precision mechanism, height 195 cm, 35 x 35 cm Prototype of a small series of only a few e...
Softwood
Grandfather Clock Venetian Rococo Style
Located in Liverpool, GB
Impressive and beautiful in form, over two metres height standing clock (floor), made in Venetian Rococo style, with meticulous attention to even the smallest historical detail. Th...
Wood
Handsome French Boulle Style Longcase Clock
Located in Worcester, Worcestershire
Style: Boulle style. Width: 60 cm / 23 1/2 in. Depth: 30 cm / 12 in. Height: 207 cm / 81 1/2 in. Dial Roman and Arabic numerals. Brass set with imitation porcelain panels. Three ...
"Dear Morris" Grandfather Clock - Shigeru Uchida, Italy, 1989
Located in Bridport, CT
"Dear Morris" grandfather clock in red lacquered wood by Japanese designer Shigeru Uchida, made in Italy by Morphs (Acerbic International).
Scottish Grandfather Clock
Located in New York, NY
Scottish Grandfather clock: Clock face painted with settings of the Fair Maid of Perth during the four seasons. Measures: 21" x 9" x 76" Weighs: 50 Lbs.
Wood
French 19th Century Tall Case Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This fantastic solid oak case clock was crafted in France during the 19th century. A sharply carved bonet over a single door with glass panes for the dial case and pendulum to show t...
Marble, Stone, Metal, Brass
Froxfield Clock, Floor standing, Handcrafted in Elm
Located in London, GB
The Froxfield clock in Elm. A unique limited edition floor clock created by Comitti designer Edmund Barker using selected timbers and contemporary styling. The design is inspired by ...
Steel
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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