Painted Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a painted Swedish Gustavian Mora clock. I have installed new battery works.
Antique 1870s Swedish Primitive Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Painted Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a painted Swedish Gustavian Mora clock. I have installed new battery works.
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Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock Chest
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Mora clock chest, its been restored and repainted with milk paints, "Oyster White".
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Swedish Mora Clock Gustavian Model
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a rare Swedish Mora Clock Gustavian model.
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$3,000
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock with hand painted decorative floral details and clockmakers initials BEOS. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour....
Wood
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the second half of the 20th Century. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width: 60cm / 23.6" Depth: 15cm...
Wood
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1800's with dial signed by E. Bergquist and inside the clock the date 1856 and village Aata. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights an...
Wood
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock with hand painted decorative floral details and carving detail. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width:54cm...
Wood
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Swedish Mora clock from the 1800's. Original paint; cream with gold detailing. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width...
Wood
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original colour and gold detailing. Hand carved detail ad hand painted floral decoration. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 wei...
Wood
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Swedish Mora clock from the 1800's. Original paint; grey with gold detailing. Not function tested. Measures: Width:58cm / 22.8" Depth: 20cm / 7.8" Height: 215cm / 84.6".
Birch
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock from the 1960's in original colour. Cream with gold carved detailing. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Wid...
Wood
$2,704Sale Price|20% Off
Mora Clock Swedish White Antique Gustavian Early 1800s Jacob Oberg
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish mora clock from the early 1800s in a later white finish and slender shape body, simple crown and detail and a clean arabic numeral face with the makers name Jacob Ob...
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Swedish Antique Mora Clock, Green and Gold, Gustavian Style, 1851
Located in Lewes, England
Swedish antique mora clock dating from early/mid-1800s featuring green paint with gold detail painted on the body and it has a clean face. It is structurally sound and will be check...
Pine
$7,900
Swedish Mora Clock
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully aged Swedish longcase clock in the classic Mora style, featuring a gracefully curved silhouette and worn blue painted finish. The Roman-numeral face and hand-carved det...
Birch
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Swedish Mora clock 1800's in off-white with gold hand painted intricate detailing. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. W...
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Set of Four 19th Century Primitive Swedish Folk Art Pine Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The set features a well-worn and weathered patina with a gracefully shaped back reminiscent of a Gustavian mora clock form. The thick, square plank seat is supported by splayed and t...
Pine
Swedish Antique Mora Clock Fryksdall Green Gold 1800s Gustavian Ekerstrom A
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish mora clock from the early 1800s in lovely Green and Gold finish and Classic Fryksdall detailing with an extended belly shape body, Dual Star Motif and a clean face in...
Wood
$3,500
Mora Clock 19th Century
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Swedish Mora clock from the 19th Century with later painting. Hand carved detailing to crown and white painted with gold paint detailing. Arabic numeral face. Width:64cm / 2...
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$2,400
Mora Clock 19th Century
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock with hand painted and carved decorative details. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width: 54cm / 21.3" Dept...
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$2,400
Mora Clock 19th Century
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock dated 1883 with hand painted Swedish floral details. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width: 62cm / 24.4" ...
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$3,000
Mora Clock 19th Century
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock with hand painted decorative floral details and carving detail. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width:54c...
Wood
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Bridal Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Rare bridal mora clock (Angermanlandsbrud) from the 1800s. The body of the clock with carving details was made to resemble a brides dress. Original mechanism with 2 weights and a pen...
Birch
$2,704Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Paint, Early 1800s Carved Detail Antique Gustavian
Located in Lewes, England
Very tall decorative, 1800s antique Swedish Mora clock with unusual body shape and crown stunning hand painted gold detailing to the body and plinth. This original 1800s Mora clock ...
Pine
Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Early 1800s Antique Gustavian A
Located in Lewes, England
Lovely example of a very decorative early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with nice detail and a slightly wider base at 71cm body. Measures: 208cm. This original 1800s mora clock h...
Pine
Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Early 1800s Antique 214cm Gustavian
Located in Lewes, England
Decorative early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock in white paint finish detail and a slender body. Measures: 214cm. This original 1800s mora clock has a nice face with some enamel m...
Pine
Antique Swedish Mora Clock, Gold Detail, Gustavian Style, Circa 1820-1870
Located in Lewes, England
Lovely example of a very decorative early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with gold detail on the body. Measures: 217cm. This original 1800s mora clock has a beautiful face with a ...
Pine
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Rococo Mora Clock in Original Green Paint
Located in San Angelo, TX
Here is a beautiful 18th Century Swedish Rococo style wooden longcase Mora clock with its original paint featuring green tones. This piece has minimal lines with curves that make it ...
Enamel
19c Swedish Antique Painted Mora Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
Finished with its original painted surface, the clock features the elegant, elongated silhouette characteristic of Mora clocks from Sweden.The softly aged painted finish displays a w...
Wood
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Rococo Style Mora Clock 1700's
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Rococo longcase Mora Clock dated 1777 by Anders Swensson with original decorative paint detailing. Carved detailing to crown. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weigh...
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Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Carved Detail Early 1800 Round Base Gustavian A
Located in Lewes, England
Unusual example of a decorative 1800s antique Swedish Gustavian white mora clock with stunning hand carved detailing to the body and plinth with the rare large circle motif.
Pine
19th Century Swedish White Mora Grandfather Clock
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish mora grandfather clocks are identified by their gentle curves and classic style as seen in this exceptional longcase clock that stands just over 7' tall. Restored, later prof...
Wood, Paint
Original Painted Swedish Mora Clock , Dated 1823
Located in Round Top, TX
Original 19th-century Swedish Mora clock dated 1823, crafted from pine with its original blue and faded red painted finish. Exceptional carved details include fluted base, ribbon, tu...
Pine, Paint
19th Century Swedish Mora Clock in Black Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
A striking 19th-century Swedish Mora clock, distinguished by its elegant elongated silhouette and dramatic deep charcoal painted surface. The richly worn finish, with subtle edge wea...
Wood
Early 19th Century White Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th century Swedish Mora grandfather clock crafted in pine, standing over 7 feet tall. The case features curvaceous lines, including a pronounced belly and a shaped pedestal b...
Pine, Paint
$2,866Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Swedish Mora Clock, Burgundy Finish, Circa 1850-1890
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish mora clock from the 1800s in lovely rich burgundy finish with a wide belly body and a good face with unusual small second hand dial. Measures: 207 cm. It has the Cla...
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19th C. Swedish Mora Clock with Original Teracotta paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique Swedish grandfather clock with a Mora mechanism. The clock body is made of pine wood in grey color. Decorative elements such as milling and diamond patterns are present in...
Pine
$2,704Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s White Hand Painted Roses
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish mora clock from early 1800s in lovely white finish with polychromatic hand painted roses and flower detailing dated 1829 and carved roses detailing on the hood deco...
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Tall White Swedish Pine Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1840
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish mora grandfather clocks are identified by their gentle curves and classic style as seen in this exceptional longcase clock that stands just over 7.5' tall. Restored, later pr...
Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century Original Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock
Located in Round Top, TX
Early 19th-century Swedish Mora clock crafted in pine with an original brick-red-brown painted finish. The long case features hand-carved details, especially around the opening refer...
Pine
Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique white 202cm tall star motif
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish mora clock from the 1800s in lovely white finish with a star motif on the main body and a superb detailed roman numeral face in good condition. Measures: 202 cm. It...
Wood
$3,786Sale Price|20% Off
White Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Gold Carved Crown
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish Mora clock early 1800s in lovely white paint finish with a delicate shape body with lots of gold detailing and intricately carved and detailed hood in generally good ...
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Large Antique 18th Century Swedish Mora Clock with Original Paint
Located in Mckinney, TX
Crafted in Dalarna during the late 18th century, this Swedish Mora clock reflects the simple elegance and enduring craftsmanship that made these timepieces the heart of the Scandinav...
Pine, Paint
19th Century Swedish Painted Mora Clock with Heart Decoration
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish 19th Century painted long case clock or Grandfather clock. This Scandinavian folk art clock has been scraped to its original paint color. This tall clock is completed with th...
Pine
Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock circa 1850. Large Swedish long case mora clock, presented in scraped back paint. Scraped back down to reveal a partial colour of ...
Metal
Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Fryksdal 217cm Faux Wood Grain 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish mora clock from the 1800s in rare faux wood grain folk art finish finish and a superb detailed roman numeral face in good condition. Measures: 217 cm. The clock is l...
Wood
Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Tall J. Svensson Svenstad A
Located in Lewes, England
Shipping special update - We have negotiated a special flat rate shipping cost to the USA with our main US shipping partner for our 1st dibs clients of only £995 export crated by ai...
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Antique Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Blue Gold Star Motif Grandfather
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish mora clock from early 1800s in lovely later deep blue finish with distressed gold detailing and simple country style hood decoration and a wide belly body and a good ...
Wood
Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Carved Detail 218cm handpainted
Located in Lewes, England
Very decorative early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with elaborate handpainted detail on the hood and body in a white paint finish with floral wreaths and flowers Measures: 218c...
Pine
Mid-19th century Painted Swedish Mora Column Case Floor Clock
Located in Leesburg, VA
Mid-19th century Painted Swedish Mora Column Case Floor Clock Anonymous Sweden; probably mid-19th century Wood, enamel, iron Approximate size: 84 (h) x 21.75 (w) x 10 (d) in. This...
Enamel, Iron
$2,542Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Folk Art Brown Faux wood grain
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish mora clock from the early 1800s in Folk Art faux wood finish and simple detailing with a countryshape body and a roman numeral face in good condition. Measures: 205 c...
Wood
$3,191Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish Mora Clock Flowers and Wreath Painted Detail Antique, Early 1800s
Located in Lewes, England
Early 1800s Mora clock with stunning hand painted trompe l'oeil flower wreathes and patterns with sumptuous carved detail on the hood and plinth. This mora clock is a unique find, g...
Pine
$2,975Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Swedish Mora Clock by Sven Sunesson, White Finish, Circa 1830
Located in Lewes, England
Elegant tall 220cm early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail on the hood in a white paint finish and detailed face and the markings of the maker Sven Sunesson Lous...
Pine
$3,191Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish Antique Mora Clock Green Early 1800s 210m Åman Arboga A
Located in Lewes, England
210cm early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail on the hood in a green paint finish and detailed face and hand painted detailing. Maker Named Åman, Arboga on face...
Pine
19th-Century Swedish Mora Longcase Clock, Pine, Folk Art, Circa 1800
Located in Mckinney, TX
Handcrafted in the early 19th-century, this longcase clock embodies the rural craftsmanship and folk traditions of central Sweden. The pine case features the classic Mora silhouette ...
Pine
Original Blue Painted Tall Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Exceptional hand painted mora grandfather clock with original light blue painted finish accented in soft red and white trim. The warm aged patina on this 8' tall clock is what collec...
Glass, Wood, Paint
Antique Swedish Mora Clock, Black and Gold, Folk Art, Circa 1830-50
Located in Lewes, England
203cm rare early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail in a black and gold finish with fine folk art feather motifs and detailed face with the makers name AAS Mora ...
Pine
19th Century Gray Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock with Decorative Carving
Located in Round Top, TX
Swedish mora grandfather clocks are noted by their graceful curves and classic style as seen in this exceptional long case clock. Elaborate carving accents the body and face with sop...
Wood, Paint
$4,273Sale Price|20% Off
Swedish Mora Clock White Castle Crown Carved Detail Early 1800 Frkysdall Antique
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish mora clock in white paint and gold detailing with very unusual and rare hood ornamentation and highly decorative face, lovely star round motif on the hood front too. ...
Pine
Unusual Pair of Gustavian Corner Clock Cabinets, Origin Mora, Sweden, Circa 1780
Located in New York, NY
Unusual pair of Gustavian corner clock cabinets, origin: Mora, Sweden, circa 1780 Each cabinet with matching working, tall case clocks decorated with four fluted diamond patterns an...
Wood, Paint
19th Century Long Case Swedish Clock
By Mora
Located in Culver City, CA
Gustavian Mora clocks are a type of long case clock which were made in, and derived their name from, the town of Mora in Dalarna province, Sweden.
Brass, Iron
Gustavian Painted Tall Case Clock
By Mora
Located in New York, NY
Gustavian painted pine tall case clock with carved fluted details and faux marble plinth base
Pine
Unavailable
H 93 in W 32.6 in D 8.5 in
Late 18th Century Swedish Period Extraordinary Collectible Mora Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Late 18th century extraordinary collectible Mora clock, signed AAS, in original paint with intricate fan carving motif just below the clock face and just above the clock base; addit...
Pine, Paint
Unavailable
H 74 in W 22 in D 16.75 in
Rare Mora Swedish Grandmother Floor Clock, 1854, Original Finish
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Swedish floor clock, wood carved with ornate finial top. Original finish. The clock opens on the front. The face of the clock has a marking "Maj" and the date "1854" is painted ...
Wood, Paint, Glass
Antique Mora Floor Clock
Located in Memphis, TN
This impressive floor clock has a lot of charm with plenty of decorative details surrounding the large round bonnet and carved swags draped elegantly on the front. This wonder from t...
Wood
Gustavian Mora Clock
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A Gustavian Mora clock from Dalarna provence Sweden.
Painted Gustavian Mora Clock
Located in Washington, DC
Greyish Whitish Cream Painted Gustavian Mora Clock
Glass, Wood
Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% Original finish Swedish Gustavian Mora clock.
Wood
100% Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% original painted Swedish Gustavian Mora clock. Its been restored and new modern works have been installed. we do offer the Original works with each Mora clock.
Pine
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock
Located in Kramfors, SE
Gustavian mora clock from the late 18th century. The clock is made in Northern Sweden, circa 1790-1800.
Pine
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock with Original Paint
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Swedish antique Mora clock dating with its original paint. The original mechanism, pendulum and weights are included. We do not guarantee functionality. This Grand-father clock has...
Wood, Paint
18th Century Gustavian Mora Clock Bureau
Located in Mckinney, TX
A rare example of multifunctional Swedish design, this sekretär med ur (secretary with clock) combines the two most important furnishings in an 18th-century household: the Mora clock...
Pine
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H 75.99 in W 23.63 in D 9.26 in
Swedish Gustavian Mora Clock in Original Green Orange Colors, Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish antique mora clock dating from early/ 1800s featuring green paint with orange details that is painted on the body. The clockwork is sold 'as is' and should be considered as...
Pine
Sold
H 91.25 in W 17.88 in D 8.63 in
Antique Swedish Tall Case, Grandfather, or Mora Clock in Old Paint Great Face
Located in Highwood, IL
Spectacular antique Gustavian style Swedish grandfather clock, tall case clock, or more commonly referred to as a Mora clock.
Metal, Brass
Tall Antique Swedish Gustavian Mora Granfather Clock
Located in Round Top, TX
Over 92" high, this is an extra tall clock and perfect for a grand statement. The wood tall case is completely restored. the grey painted finish is new and distressed to fit the Gust...
Wood, Paint
Antique Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock Gustavian Style ca. 1830-50
Located in Round Top, TX
Gentle curves define this traditional Mora Grandfather Clock from Sweden. The clock face is original and accentuated by a unique decorative scalloped "window" above it.
Wood, Paint
Sold
H 91 in W 22.5 in D 9 in
Dramatic Tall Antique White Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, Gustavian Style
Located in Round Top, TX
This majestic Mora grandfather clock is both statuesque and striking. At 91," it is extra tall and has both grand and gracious impact, due to the dramatic curves and scale of the clo...
Wood, Paint
Mora Clock Swedish White 1800s Antique Gustavian
Located in Lewes, England
Antique Swedish mora clock from the early 1800s in white paint finish and simple detailing with an extended belly shape body and a rclean face in good condition. Measures: 206 cm. ...
Wood
Mora Clock Swedish White 1800s Antique Gustavian
Located in Lewes, England
Shipping special update - We have negotiated a special flat rate shipping cost to the USA with our main US shipping partner for our 1st dibs clients of only £995 export crated by ai...
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Antique Mora Clock Swedish White 1800s Gustavian
Located in Lewes, England
Shipping special update - We have negotiated a special flat rate shipping cost to the USA with our main US shipping partner for our 1st dibs clients of only £995 export crated by ai...
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19th Century Swedish Mora Clock
Located in Wichita, KS
This beautifully feminine Swedish tall case clock was found in a small village of Provence. It is circa 1840 with original creamy-white paint and signed dial. The case has the typica...
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
A classic Mora Clock made in the 1960s in white/cream with carved parts. This Mora Clock has a longcase clock mechanism of 2 weights and a pendulum and chimes on the hour and has one...
Wood
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Mora Clock 1800s with original floral paint details and gilding. Face inscribed AAL. Original longcase clock mechanism with weights and pendulum. Measures: Height: 206cm/81".
Birch
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Swedish Mora clock in pine (unpainted) and carving detail. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width:54cm / 21.3"" Depth: 26cm /...
Wood
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
Antique Swedish Mora clock from the 18th Century with Chinoiserie hand painted details. The dial of this clock carries the name of its maker 'Peter Englund'. Width:58.5cm / 23"" Dept...
Wood
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
1950's Swedish Mora clock with original paint and gold painted details. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width:58cm / 22.8""...
Wood
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
1989 Swedish Mora clock with hand painted floral details. Carved detailing of crown. Working Longcase clock mechanism of pendulum and 2 weights and a bell chime on the hour. Width:5...
Wood
Mora Clock
Located in Crowthorne, Surrey
This mora clock is a replica of an antique 1700s Swedish Mora clock. Hand painted distressed grey finish to reflect the age look. Quartz movement. Please contact us iof a chiming mec...
Birch
With clean lines and muted colors, antique Gustavian furniture is understated and elegant. It represents a more restrained version of the transition from Rococo to neoclassicism that was happening in France under Louis XVI. The style developed under Swedish King Gustav III, who reigned from 1771 until his assassination in 1792, and his son Gustav IV, who ruled until 1809. Although Gustavian furniture is mostly used to refer to pale painted cabinets, commodes, armchairs and other items, it involved a range of influences.
Gustavian-style furniture was inspired by discoveries at Pompeii and Herculaneum as well as the grandeur of European palaces like Versailles, with local softwoods such as pine and birch. There was also an emphasis on natural light; crystal chandeliers and large mirrors played a role in radiating the fleeting daylight of winter, giving it a distinctive aesthetic.
Where earlier furniture was curvy and florid, this new era was more architectural, with tapered and fluted legs and rectangular and oval shapes. Luminous gilt contrasted with the palette of soft blues on upholstery and painted surfaces. Leading furniture builders included Gottlieb Iwersson, Louis Masreliez and Erik Öhrmark. The latter, a French-born Swedish decorator, designed the Sulla chair, a seat that was demonstrative of technical skill and precise craftsmanship and drew on Greek klismos chairs. Masreliez’s Sulla chair was made by Öhrmark and featured decorative ornamentation produced by Jean-Baptiste Masreliez, Louis’s younger brother.
While the wealthy had furniture carved with neoclassical details like scallops and rosettes, more affordable options were adorned with faux finishes that mimicked marble and stenciled patterns. The simple elegance of Gustavian furniture would have a long impact on Swedish design, informing the 20th-century appreciation for function and form. In the 1950s, IKEA mass-produced copies of a Gustavian commode designed by cabinetmaker Georg Haupt, who created pieces for the Royal Palace, making the furniture a fixture of everyday Swedish life.
Find a collection of antique Gustavian seating, tables, decorative objects and other furniture 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.