Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
1840s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century European George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Other
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Revival Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Onyx, Marble, Bronze
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Glass, Wood
Late 18th Century English Gothic Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal, Brass
1820s American Federal Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
18th Century Belgian Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Enamel
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Enamel
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Iron
20th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Late 18th Century Scottish Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Bronze
Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Lucite, Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Early 20th Century British Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1850s European Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
19th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
1770s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Early 1800s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Other
Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
19th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
19th Century French Regency Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Iron
1920s British Late Victorian Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
18th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
1890s American Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
18th Century French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Fruitwood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine, Paint
1810s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Resin, Wood
18th Century French Other Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Revival Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Iron
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal, Brass
18th Century British Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Glass, Wood, Paint
1770s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Birch
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Glass, Wood
1960s Swedish Gustavian Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1950s Dutch Baroque Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut
20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Chrome
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Iron
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Bronze, Other
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Enamel
1830s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1820s British Regency Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
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.