Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
18th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
1770s English Georgian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Resin, Wood
Early 1800s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
19th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
18th Century English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal, Brass, Iron
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Aluminum, Iron
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1770s Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Iron
19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Bronze, Other
Mid-19th Century Danish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine, Paint
1960s Dutch Neoclassical Revival Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Burl
18th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal, Brass
18th Century English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Enamel
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Boxwood, Mahogany, Satinwood
1810s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine, Paint
18th Century French Other Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1870s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
1840s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Burl
1820s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
1810s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Steel
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Enamel
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Enamel
Early 1800s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Other
19th Century English Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Other
Late 19th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
Early 20th Century Swiss Black Forest Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1770s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Birch
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Cherry, Maple, Satinwood
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
1890s American Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
1760s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Bronze
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Early 20th Century European Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Malachite, Ormolu
17th Century Italian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
19th Century French Regency Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Bronze
20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
Early 19th Century George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Glass, Mahogany
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
20th Century European Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Other
19th Century English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Early 20th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
20th Century Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Bronze
Early 19th Century Danish 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.