Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood, Paint
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1810s Scottish Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
1840s Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1770s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu
1850s Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Iron
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Fruitwood
18th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Steel
Late 18th Century English Gothic Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal, Brass
18th Century British Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Glass, Wood, Paint
Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Early 19th Century American Colonial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Poplar
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
1930s British Gothic Revival Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal, Brass, Silver, Iron
1770s English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
1830s British Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
18th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Early 20th Century German Gothic Revival Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Metal
1870s French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Enamel
18th Century French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Steel
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal, Brass, Bronze, Iron
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Chrome
1820s English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century French Other Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal, Brass, Iron
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Early 20th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Enamel
19th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
18th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Other
Early 20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Other
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine, Paint
1850s Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Steel
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Other
Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut
Mid-19th Century American Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Other
19th Century English Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Other
1820s Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks for Sale 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.