Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Paper
1870s Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Metal
1780s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
18th Century English Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Steel, Chrome
19th Century Swedish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Enamel
19th Century English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
1790s Swedish Primitive Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1790s English Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Steel
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
19th Century European George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Other
Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
1790s Swedish Primitive Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1850s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
17th Century British Charles II Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Steel
Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Late 18th Century Swedish Rococo Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Late 20th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
19th Century French Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut
1810s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
1760s English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Other
Late 19th Century French Moorish Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Onyx, Marble, Enamel, Ormolu
Early 19th Century Swedish Early Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
1970s American Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
1810s French Empire Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Bronze, Enamel
1890s German Biedermeier Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
1840s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Marble, Brass
19th Century English Biedermeier Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Late 18th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ormolu
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
Early 19th Century Swedish Baltic Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
2010s Austrian Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Parchment Paper
1840s American Empire Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Metal
1860s English Victorian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany, Oak
1870s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
1910s English Edwardian Vintage Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
17th Century English William and Mary Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Fruitwood, Oak, Pine
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Mid-18th Century Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
20th Century Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Bronze
1830s Swedish Country Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Pine
Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Early 19th Century English George III Antique Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Oak
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.