Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1830s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Steel
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ebony, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Malachite, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
1810s Swedish Primitive Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
19th Century English Biedermeier Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood, Glass
Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
19th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
1790s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ormolu
1930s English Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
1830s Swedish Primitive Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
18th Century French Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ormolu
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ormolu
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1780s English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
1820s Scottish Regency Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ormolu
1790s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1990s Italian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Softwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Burl
Early 19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ormolu
19th Century English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Lapis Lazuli, Bronze
18th Century French Dutch Colonial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Glass, Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
19th Century English Regency Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Steel, Chrome
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
19th Century French Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Enamel
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Marble, Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Enamel
19th Century English Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Other
Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Early 18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut, Burl
Late 19th Century British Chinoiserie Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
1750s German Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Mid-19th Century British Victorian 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.