Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Froxfield Clock, Elm
Located in London, GB
The Froxfield clock in Elm.
A unique limited edition floor clock created by Comitti designer Edmund Barker using selected timbers and contemporary styling. The design is inspired by ...
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Froxfield Clock, Oak
Located in London, GB
The Froxfield clock in natural Oak.
A unique limited edition floor clock created by Comitti designer Edmund Barker using selected timbers and contemporary styling. The design is insp...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Steel
Howard Miller Burl-wood & Rosewood 8 Day Tall Case Clock
Located in Denton, TX
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Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller Floor Clock
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Howard Miller floor clock. Black lacquer with half round chrome trim. Wood paneled front. Chimes need adjustment does not ...
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20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Froxfield Clock, Walnut
Located in London, GB
The Froxfield clock in Walnut.
A unique limited edition floor clock created by Comitti designer Edmund Barker using selected timbers and contemporary styling. The design is inspired ...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Mid-Century Modern Floor Clock Howard Miller Olivewood Case
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern olivewood case Howard Miller floor clock. Chrome base. Runs. Chimes need to be adjusted. Very good condition. Dimensions: ...
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20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
Materials
Wood
Froxfield Clock, Black Oak
Located in London, GB
The Froxfield clock in Black Oak.
A unique limited edition floor clock created by Comitti designer Edmund Barker using selected timbers and contemporary styling. The design is inspir...
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Column Clock by Papier Langackerhäusl
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Column clock
W255 D255 H1750 mm
Standing tall and confident, our column clock elegantly refines the passing of time.
With its clean lines and gently swaying pendulum, it reassures even the most
anxious observer, that time will go on. Battery-operated Junghans quartz...
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2010s Austrian Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Parchment Paper
Pendulum clock, Italy, 1970
Located in modena, Emilia-Romagna
Pendulum clock built in the 1970s. The story of this item is rather peculiar: Some time ago a kind-looking elderly gentleman came into our store and asked if he could look at our mer...
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Contemporary Modern Sculptural Gear Clock by Clockwork Inc.
By Clockwork Inc.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish freestanding clock features a rich wood finish with unique gear face clock. Brass details and sculptural feel make this piece by Clockw...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Wood
Glass and Chrome Long Case Clock Attributed to Pace Furniture
Located in Denton, TX
Stunning tower of glass with a by-pod base and mirrored clock dial, This runs on a battery movement so no need to wind .
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Late 20th Century North American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Shou Sugi Ban Charred Grandfather Clock from New York City Water Tower Wood
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
A sleek modern take on the grandfather clock. This piece is made from historic decommissioned NYC water tower wood. The wood is torched in the Shou Su...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Aluminum, Steel
1980's Post Modern Floor Clock Abstract Form Floating on Pedestal
Located in Saddle River, NJ
980s Postmodern Floor Clock Abstract Form Floating on Pedestal
Add a touch of futuristic flair to your home with this unique 1980s Postmodern Floor Clock. Featuring an abstract form...
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1880s Antique Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Wood
Modern Classic Grandfather Floor Clock, Polished Brass and Calacatta Gold Marble
Located in Oporto, PT
Inspiration:
This is a piece marked by great sentimental value because it is inspired by the grandfather’s tender figure and his old clocks that accompanied our childhood. This unique piece adds a classic and classy touch to our modern spaces. The Grandfather floor clock...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks
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Marble, Travertine, Carrara Marble, Gold Plate, Brass, Metal, Gold, Chro...
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Modern grandfather clocks and longcase clocks for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern grandfather clocks and longcase clocks for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage grandfather clocks and longcase clocks created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern grandfather clocks and longcase clocks made in a specific country, there are North America, Europe, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original grandfather clocks and longcase clocks, popular names associated with this style include Howard Miller, Clockwork Inc., and Stefan Rurak . It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for grandfather clocks and longcase clocks differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $441 and tops out at $35,935 while the average work can sell for $3,000.