Mid Century Grandfather Clock
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Walnut
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Acrylic
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and...
Glass, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Other
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
Lucite, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Metal
Vintage 1950s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mother-of-Pearl, Lacquer
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Pine, Paint
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longc...
Brass
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Pine, Paint
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Pine, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Metal
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Metal
Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Glass, Wood, Paint
Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Glass, Wood, Paint
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Grandfather Clocks and Longcase C...
Brass
20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Chrome
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Long...
Wood
20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Glass, Paint, Pine
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Glass, Pine, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Lucite
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass, Iron
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Ormolu
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Pine, Paint
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Long...
Metal
Antique Mid-18th Century Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Ormolu
Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Brass
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Fruitwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Folk Art Grandfather Clocks and Longcas...
Pine
Antique Mid-18th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Long...
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Grandfather Clocks and Longcase...
Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Long...
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Grandfather Clocks and...
Brass, Bronze
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Grandfather Clocks and Lon...
Palisander
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Wood
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Grandfather Clocks and Long...
Wood
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Wood
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase ...
Brass, Steel
Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longca...
Wood
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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.
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