Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Acrylic
18th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Hardwood
1880s Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Glass, Oak
1820s Swedish Folk Art Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Iron
20th Century German Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Iron
1970s Czech Industrial Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Aluminum, Iron
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Iron
Early 20th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
18th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
1930s Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Mid-18th Century American American Colonial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut
1880s Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
1880s Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
1880s Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
18th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Giltwood
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut
Late 19th Century German Black Forest Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
1740s Dutch Rococo Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Iron
Mid-19th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Iron
19th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Other
Early 19th Century British Colonial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine, Paint
1930s British Gothic Revival Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal, Brass, Silver, Iron
1940s American American Colonial Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood, Paint
20th Century Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Porcelain, Walnut
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut
19th Century Dutch Biedermeier Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Glass, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Iron
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
18th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
19th Century Unknown Tribal Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Rosewood
19th Century English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Other
Late 20th Century American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Chrome
1820s Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Revival Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Iron
Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood, Lacquer
18th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Other
Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Satinwood, Walnut
Early 19th Century French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Mid-19th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine, Paint
Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian 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.