Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
20th Century Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Bronze
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 19th Century Danish Neoclassical Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
1780s English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Régence Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ormolu, Bronze
Early 1900s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1880s French Empire Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Bronze, Ormolu
1840s French Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal, Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
Mid-18th Century Dutch Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Mid-19th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Onyx, Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu
1830s Swedish Primitive Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Glass, Wood
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood, Plaster
19th Century German Rustic Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut
Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Late 18th Century German Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Enamel, Iron
Early 1900s French Régence Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Enamel, Bronze, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Glass, Wood
Early 1800s English Regency Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1870s French Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Faience
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood, Glass
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
Early 18th Century British George I Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut
1770s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
18th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1780s Scottish Regency Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Steel
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Glass, Wood
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ceramic, Oak
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Bronze
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
1790s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pewter
1880s English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany, Satinwood
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ormolu
Early 1800s Scottish George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Bronze
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
20th Century Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Beech
19th Century French Rococo Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ormolu
Late 19th Century English Adam Style Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Bronze
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Glass, Walnut
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood, Glass
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Aluminum, Steel
18th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
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.
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