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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Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Paint 1800s 203cm Crowned

$3,404

19th Century Western Swedish Painted Longcase Mora Clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Early 19th century Swedish clock from the western regions, circa 1830. Clock face with some

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19th Century Western Swedish Painted Longcase Mora Clock

$4,863

Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Burgundy and Gold

Located in Lewes, England

. Antique Swedish mora clock from the 1800s in lovely rich burgundy finish with a wide belly body and a good

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Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Burgundy and Gold

$2,568

White Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Large Head

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish mora clock early 1800s in lovely natural finish with a delicate shape body and an

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White Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Large Head

$4,795

Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Light Gree Country Style

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish mora clock from the 1800s in lovely later sage green finish with a wide belly body

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Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Light Gree Country Style

$3,233

Tall 19th Century Swedish Painted Mora Long Case Clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Impressive Swedish mora long case clock, circa 1850. Grand clock of large proportions, later

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Tall 19th Century Swedish Painted Mora Long Case Clock

$6,370

19th Century Original Painted Swedish Mora Long Case Clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Stunning Swedish Mora clock, circa 1830. We are pleased to offer this in its original paint

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19th Century Original Painted Swedish Mora Long Case Clock

$8,699

Antique Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Blue Gold Star Motif

Located in Lewes, England

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

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Antique Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Blue Gold Star Motif

$3,031

Antique Mora Clock Swedish White Paint Slender, Early 1800s

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Mora clock from early 1800s in original white paint with gilt style detailing and a

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Antique Mora Clock Swedish White Paint Slender, Early 1800s

$3,425

Antique Mora Clock Swedish Faux Marble Finish, Early 1800s

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Mora clock from early 1800s in later faux marble finish with carved hood urn

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Antique Mora Clock Swedish Faux Marble Finish, Early 1800s

$3,082

Early 19th Century Painted Swedish Mora Long Case Clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Beautiful carved Mora clock, circa 1820. We have been fortunate enough to deal in a number of

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Early 19th Century Painted Swedish Mora Long Case Clock

$7,939

White Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-40

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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White Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-40

$5,850

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

$3,233

Swedish Blue Pine Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-40

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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Swedish Blue Pine Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-40

$5,350

Antique Swedish Mora Bridal Clock Ångermanlandsbrud Early 19th Century

Located in Lewes, England

Incredibly rare antique Swedish Ångermanlandsbrud Bridal mora clock from Ångermanlands. This

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Antique Swedish Mora Bridal Clock Ångermanlandsbrud Early 19th Century

$10,343

Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Paint 1800s 203cm Crowned

Located in Lewes, England

. 203cm v rare early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with finely carved detail on the body and hood and

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Pine

Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Paint 1800s 203cm Crowned

$3,233

Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique white 202cm tall star motif

Located in Lewes, England

. Antique Swedish mora clock from the 1800s in lovely white finish with a star motif on the main body and a

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Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique white 202cm tall star motif

$3,031

White Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Gold Carved Crown

Located in Lewes, England

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

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White Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Gold Carved Crown

$3,031

Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock circa 1850. Large Swedish long case mora clock

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Mid 19th century Swedish pine long case mora clock

$4,863

Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Folk Art Brown Faux wood grain

Located in Lewes, England

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

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Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Folk Art Brown Faux wood grain

$3,356

Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Blue Polychromatic Folk Art MMS

Located in Lewes, England

Rare smaller antique Swedish mora clock from late 1700s/ very early 1800s in lovely blush finish

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Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Blue Polychromatic Folk Art MMS

$3,596

Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Folk Art Brown Faux wood grain

Located in Lewes, England

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

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Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Folk Art Brown Faux wood grain

$3,596

Swedish 1850 Folk Art Mora Clock Antique Country Painted Original

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Mora clock from early 1800s ( dated 1850) in probable original paint with a great

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Swedish 1850 Folk Art Mora Clock Antique Country Painted Original

$4,041

Antique Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Blue Gold Star Motif Grandfather

Located in Lewes, England

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

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Antique Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Blue Gold Star Motif Grandfather

$2,829

Antique Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Blue Gold Star Motif grandfather

Located in Lewes, England

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

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Antique Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Blue Gold Star Motif grandfather

$4,068

White Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Fryksdall Crown Painted

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Mora clock from early 1800s in probable original paint with a great fryksdall style

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White Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Fryksdall Crown Painted

$3,836

White Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Gold Björnsson Loushult

Located in Lewes, England

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

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White Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Gold Björnsson Loushult

$3,596

Antique Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock Painted Gray, circa 1820-40

Located in Round Top, TX

Antique Swedish Mora Grandfather clock. Newer professionally applied white and gray layerd finish

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Antique Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock Painted Gray, circa 1820-40

$6,225

Antique Gray Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-40

Located in Round Top, TX

Antique Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock. Carved panel details and crowned with large finial. Newer

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Antique Gray Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-40

$5,000

Mora Clock 1851 Swedish Cream Gold Detailing Antique Swedish Painted

Located in Lewes, England

Swedish antique mora clock dated 1851 featuring off white or cream probable original paint. It

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Mora Clock 1851 Swedish Cream Gold Detailing Antique Swedish Painted

$4,795

Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Carved Detail 218cm handpainted

Located in Lewes, England

Very decorative early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with elaborate handpainted detail on the

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Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Carved Detail 218cm handpainted

$2,829

Antique Swedish Mora Clock Black Gold Early 1800s Hand Painted

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish mora clock from early 1800s in original black paint with hand painted gold designs

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Antique Swedish Mora Clock Black Gold Early 1800s Hand Painted

$4,452

Biedermeier Antique Mora Clock Swedish Natural French Polish 1800s 210cm

Located in Lewes, England

. Rare Antique Swedish mora clock from mid 1800s in natural french polish finish with nice pattern inlaid

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Biedermeier Antique Mora Clock Swedish Natural French Polish 1800s 210cm

$4,041

Swedish Grey Mora Clock Early 1800s Antique Fryksdall Country Painted

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Mora clock from early 1800s in probable original paint with a great shape body and

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Swedish Grey Mora Clock Early 1800s Antique Fryksdall Country Painted

$3,425

Antique Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Blue Gold Star Motif

Located in Lewes, England

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

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Antique Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Blue Gold Star Motif

$2,740

Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Fryksdal 217cm Faux Wood Grain 1800s

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish mora clock from the 1800s in rare faux wood grain folk art finish finish and a

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Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Fryksdal 217cm Faux Wood Grain 1800s

$3,596

Antique Mora Clock Swedish Gold Black Early 1800s Chinoiserie Painted Original

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Mora clock from early 1800s in probable original paint with a great decorative

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Antique Mora Clock Swedish Gold Black Early 1800s Chinoiserie Painted Original

$10,223

Antique Blue Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-1840

Located in Round Top, TX

Graceful curves create the attractive silhouette of this Swedish mora grandfather clock. Newer

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Antique Blue Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1820-1840

$4,650

Swedish Mora Clock Flowers and Wreath Painted Detail Antique, Early 1800s

Located in Lewes, England

Early 1800s Mora clock with stunning hand painted trompe l'oeil flower wreathes and patterns with

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Swedish Mora Clock Flowers and Wreath Painted Detail Antique, Early 1800s

$3,517

Swedish Antique Mora Clock Green Early 1800s 210m Åman Arboga A

Located in Lewes, England

. 210cm 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 210m Åman Arboga A

$3,517

Original Blue Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1800-20

Located in Round Top, TX

Hand painted Swedish Mora grandfather clock with original soft blue painted finish distressed

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Original Blue Painted Swedish Mora Grandfather Clock, circa 1800-20

$4,650

Swedish Mora Clock Fryksdall White Gold Scroll Motif Antique Grandfather A

Located in Lewes, England

. Swedish antique Mora clock in the Fryksdall school finished in White paint with gold edge detailing. This

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Swedish Mora Clock Fryksdall White Gold Scroll Motif Antique Grandfather A

$3,031

White Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique 200cm tall distressed blue

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish mora clock early 1800s in lovely white finish with an unusual shape body and a

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White Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique 200cm tall distressed blue

$4,041

Late 18th Century Swedish Hand Scraped Painted Mora Floor Standing Clock

Located in London, England

An unusual Swedish Mora clock dating to the late 18th century. The paintwork has been hand-scraped

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Late 18th Century Swedish Hand Scraped Painted Mora Floor Standing Clock

$4,521

Turquoise Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Fryksdall Crown Painted Red

Located in Lewes, England

Super rare Antique Swedish Fyksdall Mora clock from early 1800s in probable original paint with a

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Turquoise Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Fryksdall Crown Painted Red

$8,905

Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Sven Sunesson Loushult A

Located in Lewes, England

. Elegant tall 220cm early 1800s antique Swedish mora clock with carved detail on the hood in a white

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Pine

Swedish Antique Mora Clock White Early 1800s Sven Sunesson Loushult A

$3,031

Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Folk Art 200cm Faux Wood Grain 1800s

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish mora clock from C. 1844 in rare faux wood grain Kurbitz folk art finish finish and

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Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Folk Art 200cm Faux Wood Grain 1800s

$3,031

Grey Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Songbirds Flowers Hand Painted

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish country Mora clock from early 1800s in probable original grey white paint finish

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Grey Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Songbirds Flowers Hand Painted

$4,795

Grey Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Songbirds Flowers Hand Painted

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish country Mora clock from early 1800s in probable original grey white paint finish

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Grey Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Songbirds Flowers Hand Painted

$4,795

Swedish Mora Clock Flowers and Wreath Painted Detail Antique, Early 1800s

Located in Lewes, England

. Early 1800s Mora clock with stunning hand painted trompe l'oeil flower wreathes and patterns with

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Pine

Swedish Mora Clock Flowers and Wreath Painted Detail Antique, Early 1800s

$3,031

Swedish Mora Clock Natural Wood Early 1800s Carved Detail Inlaid Fryksdall

Located in Lewes, England

Unusual example of a decorative 1800s antique Swedish Mora clock with natural finish body and

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Pine

Swedish Mora Clock Natural Wood Early 1800s Carved Detail Inlaid Fryksdall

$4,041

Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Tall J. Svensson Svenstad A

Located in Lewes, England

. Antique Swedish mora clock from the 1800s in lovely white finish with an unusual shape body and a superb

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Antique Mora Clock Swedish 1800s Antique Tall J. Svensson Svenstad A

$3,233

Natural 1839 Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Country Painted Original

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Mora clock from early 1800s in original natural finish with a great country style

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Natural 1839 Mora Clock Swedish Early 1800s Antique Country Painted Original

$4,041

Swedish Blue Black Mora Clock Early 1800s Antique Fryksdall Country Painted

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish Mora clock from early 1800s in probable original paint with a great fryksdall shape

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Swedish Blue Black Mora Clock Early 1800s Antique Fryksdall Country Painted

$4,041

Swedish Mora Clock White Paint Early 1800s Carved Detail Hand Painted

Located in Lewes, England

Classic country style 1800s antique Swedish Mora clock with later white paint that has developed a

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Swedish Mora Clock White Paint Early 1800s Carved Detail Hand Painted

$3,767

19th Century Swedish Mora Working Long Case Clock in Original Paint

Located in Wichita, KS

A Swedish tall case clock from the late Gustavian period in the Classic Mora form circa 1850. This

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19th Century Swedish Mora Working Long Case Clock in Original Paint

$8,900

Antique Swedish White Mora Clock Country Style Carved Hood, Early 1800s

Located in Lewes, England

Antique Swedish mora clock from early 1800s in later white paint with country style carved hood

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Antique Swedish White Mora Clock Country Style Carved Hood, Early 1800s

$3,082

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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?
1 Answer
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.