Why are grandfather clocks 6 feet tall?

Most historians believe that early grandfather clocks were 6 feet tall because the long case was required to hold a pendulum of adequate length to power their movement. Some clocks are even larger, though this is likely to give them a more substantial, decorative look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of grandfather clocks.

Sculpture 6 Feet Tall

Original Tapestry

Mid Century Woven Wall Art

Brass Nude Female Sculpture

Don Brown

Don Wallance

Wool Hand Woven Wall Art

Wire Mannequin

Diving Sculptures

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Natural Fiber, Jute, Cotton, Wood

Don Freedman Fiber Wall Art Tapestry Sculpture signed 1976 original, 6 feet tall

$2,875

H 72 in W 29 in D 4 in

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1960 s Monumental Brutalist Stan Mock Sculpture Standing 6 Feet Tall

By Stanley Mock

Located in Chicago, IL

Obscure 1960's Stan Mock bronze brutalist style sculpture. The patinated bronze has an amazing

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

1960 s Monumental Brutalist Stan Mock Sculpture Standing 6 Feet Tall

H 73 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in

Mid 20th Century Mesh Wire Store Mannequin, Almost 6 Feet Tall

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Highly graphic and whimsical mesh wire store mannequin with original red and white paint. Arms swivel and are removable from torso, as well as the legs. Missing a stand, but has been...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Mid 20th Century Mesh Wire Store Mannequin, Almost 6 Feet Tall

H 70.5 in W 23 in

Very Large Modernist Solid Brass Female Nude Sculpture – Over 6 Feet Tall

Located in Gallatin, TN

granite triangular base Approx. Measurements: 74″ H x 25.25″ W x 13″ D (Over 6 feet tall).

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern More Art

Materials

Brass

Very Large Modernist Solid Brass Female Nude Sculpture – Over 6 Feet Tall

H 74 in W 25.25 in D 13 in

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Sculpture 6 Feet Tall For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal sculpture 6 feet tall for your home. Each sculpture 6 feet tall for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and bronze. Find 69 options for an antique or vintage sculpture 6 feet tall now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect sculpture 6 feet tall — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right sculpture 6 feet tall, those designed in mid-century modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one sculpture 6 feet tall that is appealing in its simplicity, but Curtis Jeré, Joseph A. Burlini and Redsoul produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Sculpture 6 Feet Tall?

Prices for a sculpture 6 feet tall can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $195 and can go as high as $155,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,364.

Questions About Sculpture 6 Feet Tall

Why are grandfather clocks 6 feet tall?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Most historians believe that early grandfather clocks were 6 feet tall because the long case was required to hold a pendulum of adequate length to power their movement. Some clocks are even larger, though this is likely to give them a more substantial, decorative look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of grandfather clocks.