What were carriage clocks used for?

Carriage clocks were used to tell time while traveling during the 19th-century. The clocks were lighter and smaller than timepieces used in homes, making them more portable. After the invention of wristwatches in 1868, carriage clocks became less necessary and gradually faded in popularity. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique carriage clocks.

What is mercury used for in clocks?

Mercury was used in antique clocks as a pendulum weight. Clockmakers used mercury for its tolerance to changes in heat and assistance in keeping time. Mercury can be found in older clocks, but is not widely used in newer styles. Find a range of vintage timepieces on 1stDibs.

What is the elephant clock used for?

The infamous elephant clock was primarily used to tell time but was also a status symbol and representation of wealth. Its unique movement received power from running water. You can find a range of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.

What was the banjo clock used for?

Banjo clocks operate like other clocks but with a unique design. First designed to be a traditional wall clock, due to the elaborate design they evolved to be mantel pieces proudly displayed in the home. In the 1940s, large-scale banjo clocks were made for railroad stations. Shop a collection of banjo clocks on 1stDibs.

What are floor mirrors used for?

Floor mirrors are generally used to give a person a head-to-toe view. Floor mirrors can also be placed strategically in smaller areas to give the illusion of larger space. On 1stDibs, find a collection of floor mirrors from some of the top sellers around the world.

What medium was used for the Melting Clocks?

The painting commonly referred to as “Melting Clocks” is oil on canvas. Salvador Dalí painted it in 1931. Its name is actually The Persistence of Memory, and it is one of the Spanish Surrealist artist's most well-known works. Find a collection of Salvador Dalí art on 1stDibs.

What were mechanical clocks used for in the Middle Ages?

Mechanical clocks were used for a variety of reasons in the Middle Ages. The clocks were used to keep track of hours for daily prayers. They also helped monks to calculate solar and lunar eclipses, and also determined feast days with accuracy. On 1stDibs, find a collection of mechanical clocks from some of the world’s top sellers.

Which American artist is famous for laying the canvas on the floor and dripping the paint from a bucket using a stick?

Jackson Pollock is the American artist famous for laying the canvas on the floor and dripping the paint from a bucket using a stick. He called this innovative technique "drip painting." Pollock stood at the forefront of Abstract Expressionism to the point that his name has become nearly synonymous with the movement. He was deeply respected by his contemporaries, and Pollock’s paintings, prints and other art — as well as his commitment to the work — influenced artists worldwide. Explore a collection of Jackson Pollock art on 1stDibs.

Used Floor Clocks

Round Face Grandfather Clock

Chiming Wall Clock

Clock Horse

Oak Longcase Clock

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Metal

Handcrafted Welded Metal Floor Clock

H 90 in W 18 in D 15 in

Superb Midcentury Studio Craft Floor Clock

By George Nakashima, Wendell Castle

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Amazing floor clock executed in black walnut gloriously hand carved to perfection. A stunning

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Superb Midcentury Studio Craft Floor Clock

H 58 in W 15 in D 24 in

Mid-Century Glass Floor Clock

Located in Countryside, IL

Mid-century glass floor clock. This clock measures: 14.25 wide x 9.25 deep x 54.5 inches high

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Glass Floor Clock

H 54.5 in W 14.25 in D 9.25 in

Early 19th C. Swedish Mora or floor Clock

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Early 19th C. Swedish Mora or floor Clock having original pale terracotta tone paint with original

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Early 19th Century Swedish Used Floor Clocks

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Wood, Paint

Early 19th C. Swedish Mora or floor Clock

H 78 in W 26 in D 8.5 in

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

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20th Century North American Modern Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Floor Clock

H 64 in W 16 in D 10.5 in

Starburst Type Chrome Floor Clock 1980's

Located in Fulton, CA

Bizarre floor clock inspired by the starburst, sunburst style of the 1960's & 70's. Chrome plated

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Starburst Type Chrome Floor Clock 1980's

H 54.75 in W 23.75 in D 18.25 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

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20th Century North American Modern Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Modern Floor Clock Howard Miller Olivewood Case

H 68 in W 16 in D 9 in

1980's Post Modern Floor Clock Abstract Form Floating on Pedestal

Located in Saddle River, NJ

980s Postmodern Floor Clock Abstract Form Floating on Pedestal Add a touch of futuristic flair to

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1880s Modern Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Wood

1980's Post Modern Floor Clock Abstract Form Floating on Pedestal

H 70.5 in W 31 in D 12 in

Pendulum clock, floor clock with lacquered and painted wooden case, France

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Antique Pendulum Clock, old floor clock, grandfather clock with lacquered and painted wooden case

Category

19th Century French Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Pendulum clock, floor clock with lacquered and painted wooden case, France

H 93.31 in W 20.87 in D 11.03 in

Italian modern Black metal Floor clock with eye-shape mirror by Alias, 1990s

By Alias

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern Black metal and plastic Floor clock with eye-shape mirror by Alias, 1990s Floor

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1990s Italian Modern Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Metal

Italian modern Black metal Floor clock with eye-shape mirror by Alias, 1990s

H 74.81 in W 14.97 in D 15.75 in

19th Century Swedish Wood Floor Clock with Scraped Finish & New Quartz Movement

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish long-case carved and painted wood floor clock from the 19th century, with new quartz

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19th Century Swedish Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Swedish Wood Floor Clock with Scraped Finish & New Quartz Movement

H 84 in W 22.5 in D 10 in

Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Floor Clock--White & Light Green

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish 19th century painted wood floor clock with volutes on both side of the head. This clock

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19th Century Swedish Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Wood

Swedish 19th Century Painted Wood Floor Clock--White & Light Green

H 85.5 in W 24 in D 11.75 in

19th Century Fryksdahl Painted and Carved Wooden Floor Clock, Sweden

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Fryksdahl painted and carved wood floor clock from the 19th century. This antique

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19th Century Swedish Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Wood

19th Century Fryksdahl Painted and Carved Wooden Floor Clock, Sweden

H 83.5 in W 22.25 in D 9 in

19th Century Swedish Painted Wood Floor Clock, Soft with Minimal Embellishments

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century Swedish floor clock. This antique clock from Sweden is simple and unassuming with

Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Metal

19th Century Swedish Painted Wood Floor Clock, Soft with Minimal Embellishments

H 84 in W 20 in D 8.25 in

19th Century Swedish Fryksdahl Painted Wood Floor Clock with Carved Crest

Located in Atlanta, GA

Swedish Fryksdahl floor clock would be lovely in a living room or entry hall.

Category

19th Century Swedish Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Metal

19th Century Swedish Fryksdahl Painted Wood Floor Clock with Carved Crest

H 87 in W 22 in D 11 in

Early 19th Century Floor Clock W/Original Metal Face & Hands, Sweden

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish carved wood grandfather clock from the early 19th century. This antique floor clock from

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 19th Century Floor Clock W/Original Metal Face & Hands, Sweden

H 76.75 in W 23 in D 8 in

Northern Swedish Floor Clock with Nicely Carved Accents, Early 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

antique floor clock from Norrbotten County, Sweden (Northern region) features a nicely carved, exaggerated

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Early 19th Century Swedish Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Northern Swedish Floor Clock with Nicely Carved Accents, Early 19th Century

H 90.25 in W 31 in D 8.5 in

Elegant Swedish Floor Clock Adorn in Nature-Inspired Chinoiserie, Early 19th C

Located in Atlanta, GA

from the early 19th century. This antique floor clock from Sweden is loaded with decorative chinoiserie

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Early 19th Century Swedish Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Wood

Elegant Swedish Floor Clock Adorn in Nature-Inspired Chinoiserie, Early 19th C

H 90.25 in W 26.5 in D 9 in

Swedish 19th C. Floor Clock w/Column Body, Faux Marbling & Architectural Bonnet

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish 19th century long case clock. This Swedish floor clock, circa 1820s, features a semi

Category

19th Century Swedish Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Wood, Plaster

Swedish 19th C. Floor Clock w/Column Body, Faux Marbling & Architectural Bonnet

H 80.25 in W 22.5 in D 14.5 in

Swedish Early 19th C. Fryksdahl Floor Clock 'W/ Original Metal Face & Movement'

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Fryksdahl floor clock, with beautiful embellishments, from the early 19th century. This

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Early 19th Century Swedish Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Early 19th C. Fryksdahl Floor Clock 'W/ Original Metal Face & Movement'

H 83 in W 22 in D 9 in

19th Century Mora Floor Clock from Sweden, Scraped Finish w/Subtle Gold Accent

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish wood carved Mora floor clock from the 19th century. This antique Mora clock from Sweden

Category

19th Century Swedish Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century Mora Floor Clock from Sweden, Scraped Finish w/Subtle Gold Accent

H 78 in W 24.25 in D 2 in

19th Century Swedish Wood Floor Clock with Lovely Carved Dentil Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century painted wood Swedish clock. This Swedish clock from the 1820s features a raised flat

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19th Century Swedish Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Metal

19th Century Swedish Wood Floor Clock with Lovely Carved Dentil Accents

H 84 in W 26 in D 8 in

Lovely 19th Century Painted Wood Floor Clock from Norrbotten County, Sweden

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century Swedish painted wood clock. This Swedish clock from Norrbotten County, Sweden

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Early 19th Century Swedish Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Wood

Lovely 19th Century Painted Wood Floor Clock from Norrbotten County, Sweden

H 92.5 in W 22.5 in D 8 in

18th C. Swedish Mora Floor Clock with Unique Square-Shaped Head

Located in Atlanta, GA

This 18th century Swedish clock, which is sometimes referred to as a Mora Clock, is somewhat

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18th Century Swedish Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Wood

18th C. Swedish Mora Floor Clock with Unique Square-Shaped Head

H 81 in W 22.5 in D 9 in

19th Century Northern Swedish Painted Wood Floor Clock with Unique Crest

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century Northern Swedish clock an exaggerated bonnet/crest. This handsome Swedish clock is

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19th Century Swedish Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Metal

19th Century Northern Swedish Painted Wood Floor Clock with Unique Crest

H 82.5 in W 23.75 in D 8.5 in

19th Century Swedish Painted Wood Longcase / Floor Clock with Scraped Finish

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century painted wood Swedish clock. This Swedish clock from the 1820s features a round face

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19th Century Swedish Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Painted Wood Longcase / Floor Clock with Scraped Finish

H 79 in W 24 in D 8.75 in

Swedish 19th C. Fryksdahl Floor Clock with Its Original Metal Face & Movements

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century Swedish painted Fryksdahl clock scraped to it's original finish. This antique

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19th Century Swedish Used Floor Clocks

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Wood, Glass

Swedish 19th C. Fryksdahl Floor Clock with Its Original Metal Face & Movements

H 80 in W 23.5 in D 8.5 in

A Swedish 19th C. Long-Case or Floor Clock w/ Beautifully Exaggerated Crown

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century Northern Swedish painted wood clock. This Swedish clock from Norrbotten County

Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

A Swedish 19th C. Long-Case or Floor Clock w/ Beautifully Exaggerated Crown

H 93.25 in W 22.25 in D 7.75 in

Art Deco Longcase Clock, Denmark, 1950s

Located in Lejre, DK

Floor clock in elm wood, design and made in Denmark 1930s. Great original condition.

Category

1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Glass, Oak

Art Deco Longcase Clock, Denmark, 1950s

H 79.53 in W 23.63 in D 11.42 in

Beautiful Antique English Grandfather Clock, Oak, 19th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful antique English grandfather clock, oak, 19th century. English floor clock, oak with

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19th Century English Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Oak

Beautiful Antique English Grandfather Clock, Oak, 19th Century

H 82.68 in W 22.05 in D 9.85 in

English Grandfather Clock antique 19th Century with a Mahogany veneer Case

Located in Berlin, DE

English floor clock from the 19th century, mahogany with defects, hand painted dial with Roman

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19th Century English Biedermeier Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Mahogany

English Grandfather Clock antique 19th Century with a Mahogany veneer Case

H 92.52 in W 24.81 in D 11.03 in

18th Century Oak Longcase Clock From Belgium

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb 18th century oak floor clock from the city of namurNamur (belgium) Very beautiful finely

Category

18th Century Belgian Louis XV Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Oak

18th Century Oak Longcase Clock From Belgium

H 95.28 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in

Vintage Italian Rococo Hand Carved and Painted Cherub/Angel Grandfathers Clock

Located in Chicago, IL

the clock's face. This floor clock is a piece of art !

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint

Vintage Italian Rococo Hand Carved and Painted Cherub/Angel Grandfathers Clock

H 48 in W 25 in D 11 in

Unique Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 18th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Unique antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century. English floor clock, 18th

Category

18th Century English Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Unique Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 18th Century

H 86.62 in W 23.63 in D 10.63 in

Beautiful Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 19th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Beautiful antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 19th century. English floor clock, oak

Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Beautiful Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 19th Century

H 82.68 in W 20.08 in D 9.06 in

Unique Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 18th Century

Located in Berlin, DE

Unique antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century. English floor clock, 18th

Category

18th Century English Victorian Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Unique Antique English Grandfather Clock, Mahogany, 18th Century

H 99.61 in W 27.56 in D 12.21 in

19th Century Cherry Long CaseClock

Located in Vista, CA

Cherry floor clock from Brittany (Rennes). The bonnet or pediment of the clock as well as the base

Category

19th Century French Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Cherry

19th Century Cherry Long CaseClock

H 90 in W 18 in D 13 in

Vintage Howard Miller Grandfather Clock, Westminster Chime - 78" High

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Howard Miller Cameron 610-185 Grandfather Clock This floor clock features glass panels on three

Category

20th Century American Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Howard Miller Grandfather Clock, Westminster Chime - 78" High

H 78 in W 17 in D 10.5 in

Early 19th Century Northern Swedish Grandfather Clock with Scraped Teal Finish

Located in Atlanta, GA

An early 19th century Northern Swedish painted wood grandfather clock. This antique floor clock

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Early 19th Century Northern Swedish Grandfather Clock with Scraped Teal Finish

H 87.5 in W 23.25 in D 8 in

Late 19th Century Empire-Style Longcase Clock

Located in Paris, FR

fantastic animals, diamond-shaped patterns, scrollwork, and foliage. This floor clock is composed of two

Category

1880s French Empire Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Late 19th Century Empire-Style Longcase Clock

H 86.62 in W 24.41 in D 14.57 in

Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Continental Clock

Located in New York, NY

floor clock that is commonly referred to as a Mora clock. It is made from pine wood, which is native to

Category

Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Pine

Early 19th Century Swedish Painted Continental Clock

H 96 in W 15 in D 13 in

19th C. Swedish Grandfather Clock with it's Original Face & Warm Color Palette

Located in Atlanta, GA

A 19th century painted wood Swedish grandfather clock. This antique floor clock from central Sweden

Category

19th Century Swedish Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th C. Swedish Grandfather Clock with it's Original Face & Warm Color Palette

H 77 in W 23.75 in D 9.5 in

19th C. Swedish Fryksdahl Grandfather Clock, 7.5 Ft Tall

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Fryksdahl floor clock from the 19th century. This antique Fryksdahl clock from Sweden

Category

19th Century Swedish Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Wood

19th C. Swedish Fryksdahl Grandfather Clock, 7.5 Ft Tall

H 90 in W 9.5 in D 23 in

Swedish Long-Case 19th Century Clock with Original Face and Movement

Located in Atlanta, GA

movement would be added behind the glass opening. This 19th century Swedish floor clock would be a great

Category

19th Century Swedish Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Wood

Swedish Long-Case 19th Century Clock with Original Face and Movement

H 82.25 in W 21.5 in D 9 in

Exquisite Swedish 19th Century Clock with Carved Crest and Volutes on the Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exquisite Swedish 19th century floor clock with carved crest topped with a ball. This clock

Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Exquisite Swedish 19th Century Clock with Carved Crest and Volutes on the Base

H 79 in W 22 in D 9 in

Swedish Fryksdahl Grandfather Clock with Raised Base, circa 1820s

Located in Atlanta, GA

1820s Fryksdahl raised floor clock would be a fabulous way to great guests in an entry foyer, or a

Category

19th Century Swedish Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood

Swedish Fryksdahl Grandfather Clock with Raised Base, circa 1820s

H 93 in W 22.5 in D 10.5 in

19th C. Swedish Clock w/Original Metal Face, Movement, & Color

Located in Atlanta, GA

added behind the glass opening. This 19th century Swedish floor clock will make a great decorative

Category

19th Century Swedish Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Wood

19th C. Swedish Clock w/Original Metal Face, Movement, & Color

H 86 in W 27 in D 9 in

Unique Hand Carved Black Forest Tree Trunk Grandfather or Longcase Clock w. Bear

Located in Lisse, NL

naturalistic tree trunk floor clock is the perfect home decoration for anyone with a nature or Black Forest

Category

Early 20th Century European Black Forest Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Brass, Iron

Unique Hand Carved Black Forest Tree Trunk Grandfather or Longcase Clock w. Bear

H 78.7 in W 27.2 in D 10.7 in

Vintage Howard Miller Floor or Tall Table Clock Attributed to George Nelson

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in Chicago, IL

Scarce Vintage Howard Miller Floor or Tall Table Clock attributed to George Nelson. Model 609

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Howard Miller Floor or Tall Table Clock Attributed to George Nelson

H 29.88 in Dm 7 in

Scandinavian Grandchild Clock with Painted Flowers Decorations

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Tall and narrow grandfather floor clock in the original yellow and flower decoration, possible

Category

Late 19th Century Scandinavian Folk Art Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Grandchild Clock with Painted Flowers Decorations

H 69.3 in W 8.47 in D 8.47 in

19th Century Long-Case Grandfather Clock, Sweden

Located in Atlanta, GA

small lifts at each corner giving the slightest appearance of lift from the floor. The clock has a dry

Category

19th Century Swedish Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Wood

19th Century Long-Case Grandfather Clock, Sweden

H 84.5 in W 25.5 in D 10 in

19th Century Johann Wien 90 Day Regulator Clock

Located in Tarry Town, NY

feet, 90 day brass time only movement with deadbeat escapement and maintaining power three piece floor

Category

1880s German Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Johann Wien 90 Day Regulator Clock

H 96 in W 22.5 in D 14.5 in

19th Century Ormolu and Specimen Wood Pedestal after Riesener

By Jean-Henri Riesener, E. Kahn

Located in London, GB

(1734-1806), as a base for a floor clock, which now may be seen in the Louvre, Paris. Literature

Category

Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Ormolu and Specimen Wood Pedestal after Riesener

H 58 in W 21 in D 13 in

Painted Swedish Floor Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Painted Rococo style swedish floor clock.

Category

19th Century Swedish Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Pine

Painted Swedish Floor Clock

H 79 in W 20.5 in D 9 in

Luxury Kieninger floor clock. Marked

Located in STRAČOV, CZ

Luxury Kieninger floor clock. Marked German floor clock from the Kieninger workshops, which is a

Category

20th Century German Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Luxury Kieninger floor clock. Marked

H 87.41 in W 22.45 in D 12.6 in

Antique Mora Floor Clock

Located in Memphis, TN

This impressive floor clock has a lot of charm with plenty of decorative details surrounding the

Category

Early 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Wood

Antique Mora Floor Clock

H 78.7 in W 21.65 in D 8.66 in

LE PRINTEMPS CHANTILLY floor clock

Located in STRAČOV, CZ

LE PRINTEMPS CHANTILLY floor clock Half beating. Double weight chain machine. Functional. The

Category

20th Century French Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Glass, Wood, Oak

LE PRINTEMPS CHANTILLY floor clock

H 93.31 in W 19.3 in D 9.26 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

Category

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Wood, Paint, Glass

Rare Mora Swedish Grandmother Floor Clock, 1854, Original Finish

H 74 in W 22 in D 16.75 in

Painted Swedish Floor Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pale blue painted swedish clock.

Category

19th Century Swedish Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Pine

Painted Swedish Floor Clock

H 79.5 in W 18 in D 9 in

Kienzle Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in Pasadena, CA

Tall Mid-Century Modern sleek transparent Kienzle floor clock with mirrored face in excellent used

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Used Floor Clocks

Materials

Chrome

Kienzle Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp

H 71 in W 18 in D 14.75 in

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Used Floor Clocks For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of used floor clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and glass, all used floor clocks available were constructed with great care. Used floor clocks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Used floor clocks bearing Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many used floor clocks are appealing in their simplicity, but Howard Miller, Drexel and George Nelson produced popular used floor clocks that are worth a look.

How Much are Used Floor Clocks?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $6,000, while they’re typically $580 on the low end and $150,000 highest priced.

Questions About Used Floor Clocks

What were carriage clocks used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Carriage clocks were used to tell time while traveling during the 19th-century. The clocks were lighter and smaller than timepieces used in homes, making them more portable. After the invention of wristwatches in 1868, carriage clocks became less necessary and gradually faded in popularity. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique carriage clocks.
What is mercury used for in clocks?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Mercury was used in antique clocks as a pendulum weight. Clockmakers used mercury for its tolerance to changes in heat and assistance in keeping time. Mercury can be found in older clocks, but is not widely used in newer styles. Find a range of vintage timepieces on 1stDibs.
What is the elephant clock used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The infamous elephant clock was primarily used to tell time but was also a status symbol and representation of wealth. Its unique movement received power from running water. You can find a range of antique and vintage clocks on 1stDibs.
What was the banjo clock used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Banjo clocks operate like other clocks but with a unique design. First designed to be a traditional wall clock, due to the elaborate design they evolved to be mantel pieces proudly displayed in the home. In the 1940s, large-scale banjo clocks were made for railroad stations. Shop a collection of banjo clocks on 1stDibs.
What are floor mirrors used for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Floor mirrors are generally used to give a person a head-to-toe view. Floor mirrors can also be placed strategically in smaller areas to give the illusion of larger space. On 1stDibs, find a collection of floor mirrors from some of the top sellers around the world.
What medium was used for the Melting Clocks?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The painting commonly referred to as “Melting Clocks” is oil on canvas. Salvador Dalí painted it in 1931. Its name is actually The Persistence of Memory, and it is one of the Spanish Surrealist artist's most well-known works. Find a collection of Salvador Dalí art on 1stDibs.
What were mechanical clocks used for in the Middle Ages?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Mechanical clocks were used for a variety of reasons in the Middle Ages. The clocks were used to keep track of hours for daily prayers. They also helped monks to calculate solar and lunar eclipses, and also determined feast days with accuracy. On 1stDibs, find a collection of mechanical clocks from some of the world’s top sellers.
Which American artist is famous for laying the canvas on the floor and dripping the paint from a bucket using a stick?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
Jackson Pollock is the American artist famous for laying the canvas on the floor and dripping the paint from a bucket using a stick. He called this innovative technique "drip painting." Pollock stood at the forefront of Abstract Expressionism to the point that his name has become nearly synonymous with the movement. He was deeply respected by his contemporaries, and Pollock’s paintings, prints and other art — as well as his commitment to the work — influenced artists worldwide. Explore a collection of Jackson Pollock art on 1stDibs.