What is a Swedish Mora clock?

A Swedish Mora clock is a floor clock with a distinctive curvy shape inspired by a figure eight. The clocks originated from Mora, a village in Sweden, during the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Mora clocks.

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Antique Mora Clock Swedish Black Gold Chinoiserie Gustavian Early 1800s

$13,631

Antique Mora Clock Swedish White Gustavian Early 1800s Jacob Oberg

Located in Lewes, England

. Antique Swedish mora clock from the early 1800s in a later white finish and slender shape body, simple

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Antique Mora Clock Swedish White Gustavian Early 1800s Jacob Oberg

$3,233

Swedish Antique Mora Clock Grey White Gustavian Early 1800s Carved

Located in Lewes, England

. Antique Swedish mora clock from the early 1800s in lovely Grey White finish and unique leaf shape pendulum

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Swedish Antique Mora Clock Grey White Gustavian Early 1800s Carved

$2,626

Antique Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1840 s

Located in Round Top, TX

Lovely curves define this grandfather clock from the famous Mora region of Sweden. Gentle carving

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Clocks

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Wood, Paint

Antique Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1840 s

$3,485

Antique White Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Narrow Waist Gustavian

Located in Lewes, England

. Antique Swedish Mora clock early 1800s in lovely white paint finish with a delicate shape body, nipped in

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Antique White Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Narrow Waist Gustavian

$3,425

Swedish Antique Mora Clock Fryksdall Green Gold 1800s Gustavian Ekerstrom A

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish mora clock from the early 1800s in lovely Green and Gold finish and Classic

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Swedish Antique Mora Clock Fryksdall Green Gold 1800s Gustavian Ekerstrom A

$3,116

White Mora Clock Swedish Antique Fryksdall Crown Painted Early 1800s Gustavian

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish mora clock from early 1800s Gustavian in probable original paint with a great

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White Mora Clock Swedish Antique Fryksdall Crown Painted Early 1800s Gustavian

$4,795

Swedish Gustavian Period 1810s Gray Painted Mora Clock with Brown Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian period painted wood Mora clock from circa 1810 with round head, gray painted

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Enamel

Swedish Gustavian Period 1810s Gray Painted Mora Clock with Brown Accents

$6,500

Mora Clock 1800s Swedish Green Gold Antique Swedish Painted Gustavian A

Located in Lewes, England

. Swedish antique mora clock dating from early/mid-1800s featuring green paint with gold detail painted on

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Pine

Mora Clock 1800s Swedish Green Gold Antique Swedish Painted Gustavian A

$3,031

Swedish Mora Clock White Paint Gustavian Carved Detail Early 1800s Fryksdall

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Mora clock with stunning hand-carved Gustavian detailing on the body and an

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Swedish Mora Clock White Paint Gustavian Carved Detail Early 1800s Fryksdall

$4,795

Antique Mora Clock Swedish Chinoiserie Green Gold Late 1700s Gustavian Rococo

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Rococo mora clock from the late 1700s in lovely Green and Gold finish and amazing

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Antique Mora Clock Swedish Chinoiserie Green Gold Late 1700s Gustavian Rococo

$10,954

Swedish Antique Mora Clock Fryksdall Green Gold 1800s Gustavian Ekerstrom A

Located in Lewes, England

. Antique Swedish mora clock from the early 1800s in lovely Green and Gold finish and Classic Fryksdall

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Swedish Antique Mora Clock Fryksdall Green Gold 1800s Gustavian Ekerstrom A

$3,233

Antique Mora Clock Swedish Biedermeier Natural Ormolu 1800s Gustavian 1800s A

Located in Lewes, England

. Antique Swedish mora clock from early 1800s in natural finish and with a great waisted shape body and a

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Antique Mora Clock Swedish Biedermeier Natural Ormolu 1800s Gustavian 1800s A

$3,164

Antique Mora Clock 1848

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Antique Swedish Mora clock in green with hand painted floral details and clockmakers initials on

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Antique Mora Clock 1848

$2,600

19th Century Mora Clock

Located in New Orleans, LA

This classic Mora clock with its characteristic long case, rounded face, and distressed finish. The

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19th Century Mora Clock

$4,380

Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Paint, Early 1800s Carved Detail Antique Gustavian

Located in Lewes, England

Very tall decorative, 1800s antique Swedish Mora clock with unusual body shape and crown stunning

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Pine

Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Paint, Early 1800s Carved Detail Antique Gustavian

$2,829

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Mora Working Tall Case Clock in Original Paint

Located in Wichita, KS

A Swedish Mora tall case clock from the Gustavian period with a uniquely carved bonnet. This clock

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Mora Working Tall Case Clock in Original Paint

$7,800

Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Early 1800s Antique 214cm Gustavian

Located in Lewes, England

Decorative early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock in white paint finish detail and a slender body

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Pine

Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Early 1800s Antique 214cm Gustavian

$2,829

Natural Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Country Style Gustavian Folk Art

Located in Lewes, England

Super rare antique Swedish country Mora clock from early 1800s in natural wood finish with a great

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Natural Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Country Style Gustavian Folk Art

$4,795

18th C. Swedish Gustavian Mora Working Tall Case Clock in Original Paint

Located in Wichita, KS

An 18th century Swedish Mora clock from the Gustavian period hand-scraped to reveal the original

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Glass, Wood, Paint

18th C. Swedish Gustavian Mora Working Tall Case Clock in Original Paint

$8,200

Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Paint, Early 1800s Carved Detail Antique Gustavian

Located in Lewes, England

Swedish Mora clock with unusual body shape and crown stunning hand painted gold detailing to the body and

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Pine

Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Paint, Early 1800s Carved Detail Antique Gustavian

$2,740

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Mora Working Tall Case Clock in Original Paint

Located in Wichita, KS

Gustavian period Mora clock with exceptional reeded detail. The original patina is a faded mix of pale

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Brass, Enamel

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Mora Working Tall Case Clock in Original Paint

$10,850

19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Antique Mora Clock, circa 1830

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century Swedish blue painted antique mora clock, circa 1830.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Clocks

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19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Antique Mora Clock, circa 1830

$5,900

Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Early 1800s Antique Gustavian A

Located in Lewes, England

. Lovely example of a very decorative early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with nice detail and a

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Pine

Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Early 1800s Antique Gustavian A

$2,740

Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Early 1800s Antique 214cm Gustavian

Located in Lewes, England

. Decorative early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock in white paint finish detail and a slender body. Measures

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Pine

Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Early 1800s Antique 214cm Gustavian

$2,740

18th Century Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Houston, TX

An 18th century Swedish Mora clock is a tall, freestanding clock that originated in the Mora region

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18th Century Swedish Mora Clock

$6,600

19th Century Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Mckinney, TX

Beautiful traditional Mora longcase clock found in Dalarna, Sweden, dating to the early 1800s

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19th Century Swedish Mora Clock

$4,200

Antique Swedish Mora Clock dated 1848

Located in Crowthorne, Surrey

Antique Swedish Mora clock dated 1848 with hand painted floral details. Signed AML, Mora. Original

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Antique Swedish Mora Clock dated 1848

$2,000

Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Early 1800s Antique Slim Gustavian A

Located in Lewes, England

. Lovely example of a very decorative early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with gold detail on the body

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Pine

Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Early 1800s Antique Slim Gustavian A

$2,740

Antique Swedish Mora Clock Early 1800s Single Hand Grey White 212cm Gustavian

Located in Lewes, England

. Great example of a very early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with hand carved detailing to the body

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Antique Swedish Mora Clock Early 1800s Single Hand Grey White 212cm Gustavian

$2,568

19th Century Gustavian Clock Cabinet

By Mora

Located in Charleston, SC

19th century Gustavian Clock Cabinet with wonderful arched pediment cornice, original Mora-made

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Cabinets

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19th Century Gustavian Clock Cabinet

$12,500

19th century Swedish birch mora clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Swedish Mora longcase clock, circa 1850. Presented in its original birch finish which

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19th century Swedish birch mora clock

$4,240

Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Carved Base Column Gustavian 237cm

Located in Lewes, England

Very rare decorative early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock in an unusual column design with

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Pine

Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Carved Base Column Gustavian 237cm

$3,517

19th Century Swedish Painted Longcase Mora Clock

Located in Bradenton, FL

19th century Swedish Painted longcase Mora Clock, Gotland, circa 1820. Features red painted body

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19th Century Swedish Painted Longcase Mora Clock

$4,800

19th Century Swedish Painted Mora Longcase Clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish pine Mora clock, circa 1860. Traditional Mora shape. Enamel hand painted clock face with

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Painted Mora Longcase Clock

$6,370

19th C. Original Paint Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Houston, TX

1830's Swedish Mora clock. Hand scraped to original blue paint, with flakes of green and salmon

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Antique 1830s Swedish Gustavian Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

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Glass, Pine

19th C. Original Paint Swedish Mora Clock

$5,950

White Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-1840

Located in Round Top, TX

Graceful curves accentuate this striking grandfather clock from the famous region of Mora, Sweden

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White Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-1840

$5,885

19th Century Swedish Painted Mora Longcase Clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish pine mora clock, circa 1860. Traditional mora shape. Enamel hand painted clock face with

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Painted Mora Longcase Clock

$6,096

Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Blue Gold

Located in Lewes, England

. Antique Swedish mora clock from early 1800s in lovely later deep blue finish with ditressed gold detailing

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Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Blue Gold

$2,740

18th Century Dry-Scraped Swedish Mora Clock

Located in Mckinney, TX

Traditional Mora clock boasts a stunning hand-scraped finish. Expertly crafted from Swedish pine

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Pine

18th Century Dry-Scraped Swedish Mora Clock

$4,200

Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Carved Detail Early 1800 Round Base Gustavian A

Located in Lewes, England

1800s antique Swedish Gustavian white mora clock with stunning hand carved detailing to the body and

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Pine

Swedish Mora Clock White Gold Carved Detail Early 1800 Round Base Gustavian A

$2,740

19th Century Swedish Painted Longcase Mora Clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Stylish Swedish shaped long case clock, circa 1850. Painted dial with Arabic numerals and brass

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Painted Longcase Mora Clock

$5,411

19th Century Swedish Original Painted Mora Clock

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Scandinavian folk art clock from the town of Mora, famous for clock mechanism production in the region of

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Pine, Paint

19th Century Swedish Original Painted Mora Clock

$1,950

Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Folk Art Brown

Located in Lewes, England

. Antique Swedish mora clock from the early 1800s in Folk Art faux wood finish and simple detailing with a

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Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Folk Art Brown

$3,233

19th Century Decorative Mora Painted Swedish Longcase Clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Stunning long case clock, circa 1850. Presented to you with original scraped back paint. Clock

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Pine

19th Century Decorative Mora Painted Swedish Longcase Clock

$5,822

19th Century Swedish Birch Mora Long Case Clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century Swedish Mora longcase clock circa 1850. Presented in its original birch finish

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Birch

19th Century Swedish Birch Mora Long Case Clock

$4,315

Antique Swedish White Mora Clock Country, Early 1800s

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Mora clock from early 1800s in original white paint with simpler hood ornamentation

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Antique Swedish White Mora Clock Country, Early 1800s

$2,740

19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Longcase Mora Clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Swedish pine mora clock, circa 1826. Steel face with makers mark of 'j thornberg' 'c crona', with

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Pine

19th Century Swedish Blue Painted Longcase Mora Clock

$5,137

Antique Mora Clock Swedish White Paint, Early 1800s

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Mora clock from early 1800s in later white paint carvedhood ornamentation and a

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Antique Mora Clock Swedish White Paint, Early 1800s

$4,521

Original White Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1840

Located in Round Top, TX

Swedish mora grandfather clocks are identified by their gentle curves and classic style as seen in

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Original White Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1840

$4,400

Original Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, dated 1814

Located in Round Top, TX

Swedish mora grandfather clocks are identified by their gentle curves and classic style as seen in

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Original Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, dated 1814

$5,100

Early 19th Century Painted Swedish Mora Longcase Clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Beautiful carved Mora clock, circa 1830. We have been fortunate enough to deal in a number of

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Pine

Early 19th Century Painted Swedish Mora Longcase Clock

$7,603

Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s White Hand Painted Roses

Located in Lewes, England

. Antique Swedish mora clock from early 1800s in lovely white finish with polychromatic hand painted roses

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Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s White Hand Painted Roses

$3,356

19th Century Inlaid Birch Mora Long Case Clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

19th century inlaid birch mora long case clock circa 1840. Elegant mora clock with well balanced

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Birch

19th Century Inlaid Birch Mora Long Case Clock

$3,692

Original Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1840

Located in Round Top, TX

Swedish mora grandfather clocks are noted by their gentle curves and classic style as seen in this

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Original Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1840

$5,100

Swedish Antique Mora Clock Green Early 1800s 192cm

Located in Lewes, England

192cm early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail on the hood in a green paint

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Swedish Antique Mora Clock Green Early 1800s 192cm

$4,041

Swedish Antique Mora Clock Green Early 1800s 192cm

Located in Lewes, England

. 192cm early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail on the hood in a green paint finish

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Swedish Antique Mora Clock Green Early 1800s 192cm

$2,829

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Gustavian Mora Clock For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal gustavian mora clock for your home. Each gustavian mora clock for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, pine and softwood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect gustavian mora clock — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century are available. Each gustavian mora clock bearing Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made gustavian mora clock over the years, but those crafted by Mora Clocks are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Gustavian Mora Clock?

The average selling price for a gustavian mora clock at 1stDibs is $4,527, while they’re typically $1,900 on the low end and $12,500 for the highest priced.

A Close Look at Gustavian Furniture

With clean lines and muted colors, antique Gustavian furniture is understated and elegant. It represents a more restrained version of the transition from Rococo to neoclassicism that was happening in France under Louis XVI. The style developed under Swedish King Gustav III, who reigned from 1771 until his assassination in 1792, and his son Gustav IV, who ruled until 1809. Although Gustavian furniture is mostly used to refer to pale painted cabinets, commodes, armchairs and other items, it involved a range of influences.

Gustavian-style furniture was inspired by discoveries at Pompeii and Herculaneum as well as the grandeur of European palaces like Versailles, with local softwoods such as pine and birch. There was also an emphasis on natural light; crystal chandeliers and large mirrors played a role in radiating the fleeting daylight of winter, giving it a distinctive aesthetic.

Where earlier furniture was curvy and florid, this new era was more architectural, with tapered and fluted legs and rectangular and oval shapes. Luminous gilt contrasted with the palette of soft blues on upholstery and painted surfaces. Leading furniture builders included Gottlieb Iwersson, Louis Masreliez and Erik Öhrmark. The latter, a French-born Swedish decorator, designed the Sulla chair, a seat that was demonstrative of technical skill and precise craftsmanship and drew on Greek klismos chairs. Masreliez’s Sulla chair was made by Öhrmark and featured decorative ornamentation produced by Jean-Baptiste Masreliez, Louis’s younger brother.

While the wealthy had furniture carved with neoclassical details like scallops and rosettes, more affordable options were adorned with faux finishes that mimicked marble and stenciled patterns. The simple elegance of Gustavian furniture would have a long impact on Swedish design, informing the 20th-century appreciation for function and form. In the 1950s, IKEA mass-produced copies of a Gustavian commode designed by cabinetmaker Georg Haupt, who created pieces for the Royal Palace, making the furniture a fixture of everyday Swedish life.

Find a collection of antique Gustavian seating, tables, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Grandfather-clocks-longcase-clocks for You

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.

Questions About Gustavian Mora Clock

What is a Swedish Mora clock?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
A Swedish Mora clock is a floor clock with a distinctive curvy shape inspired by a figure eight. The clocks originated from Mora, a village in Sweden, during the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Mora clocks.