18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Dutch Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Iron
Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood, Paint
British Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
American Federal Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal, Brass
Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Enamel
Swedish Rococo Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Glass, Wood
English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Lacquer
Northern Irish Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Iron
Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
English Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Swedish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal, Brass
Irish Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Steel
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Swedish Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Swedish Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
English Chinese Chippendale Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
European Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Swedish Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Swedish Folk Art Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood, Paint
Swedish Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Baroque Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Swedish Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
English Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Scottish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Steel, Iron
European Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Dutch Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Swedish Louis XVI Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Elm
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal, Brass, Steel
Belgian Black Forest Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Bronze, Enamel, Iron
English Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Glass, Wood
Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
British Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
English Georgian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
French Louis XV Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
English George I Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Fruitwood
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
English Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Swedish Gustavian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
English Chinoiserie Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Scottish Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
English George III Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
Swedish Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Swedish Country Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Italian Antique 18th Century and Earlier Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Unique 18th-Century Grandfather Clocks and Other Antique Longcase Clocks for Sale on 1stDibs
Antique 18th-century 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.
The three kinds of longcase clocks 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 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 18th-century grandfather clock or other 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 — whether it’s the Howard Miller Clock Company, Hermle, Seth Thomas Clock Company or another clockmaker — may be an easy way to learn about the history of your clock.
Find a distinctive variety of antique 18th-century grandfather clocks and longcase clocks on 1stDibs, and browse our collection of unusually beautiful clocks, wall clocks, desk clocks and other vintage clocks too.