Modern Style Grandfather Clocks

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You can enjoy tall-case styling in a contemporary space. Grandfather clocks with a modern twist are just as elegant as their traditionally designed counterparts. You'll see how easy it is to incorporate a stately centerpiece with all the latest internal mechanisms and the joys of clean lines and structuring. In the eighteenth century the antique grandfather clock design now so familiar became very popular. Give your contemporary tastes a real treat with any of these.

Spice Island Wicker Frame Rocker Chair
$488.18 (List: $813.63)

3 stars

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Alpine Wood Glider For Two
$109.20 (List: $163.80)

Wicker Over Aluminum Porch Swing - Port Royal
$421.18 (List: $631.77)

Kiln Dried Red Cedar Porch Glider - Charles
$387.00 (List: $657.69)

5 stars

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Iron Chairs, Folding Outdoor Chairs w Cushion
$101.12 (List: $151.68)

Pinehurst Wicker Loveseat Glider, Add Cushion
$562.59 (List: $843.88)

UV Resistant All Weather Wicker Rocking Chair
$122.01 (List: $183.02)

5 stars

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Cedar Log Bench Glider - Porch
$280.00 (List: $404.73)

Arched & Curved 7 Ft. Teak Bench - Eamon Series
$678.12 (List: $1,017.18)

Indonesian Teak Outdoor Bench - 50-123
$347.08 (List: $520.62)

Backless Teak Bench - Picnic Bench
$387.50 (List: $600.63)

Rustic Teak Porch Glider w/ Wagon Wheel Supports
$1,066.97 (List: $1,600.46)

5 stars

(2 Ratings)

Cedar Two Sided Swing Set w Canopy Cover In Your Pick of 2 Colors
$926.40 (List: $1,379.29)

Prince Rocker - White
$189.00 (List: $283.50)

Vineyard Open Wicker Weave Back Porch Swing
$231.02 (List: $346.53)

Garden Bench in Light Cedar, 4 ft.
$135.19 (List: $202.77)
4' Light Cedar

5 stars

(1 Rating)

Teak Bar Table with Brass and Stainless Steel Hardware
$528.75 (List: $793.12)

Spindle Back Rocking Chair in Cherry
$71.92 (List: $95.89)
Spindle Rocking Chair - Cherry

All Weather Wicker Upholstered Sofa Glider - Port Royal
$1,137.15 (List: $1,705.72)

Comfort Adirondack Rocker
$200.08 (List: $285.71)

Red Finish Porch Rocking Chair
$145.60 (List: $199.00)

4 stars

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Cypress Wood Adirondack Porch Glider - Many Color Options
$591.00 (List: $1,063.80)

Naples Weather Resistant Wicker Rocking Chair
$208.76 (List: $313.14)

5 stars

(1 Rating)

Pinehurst Wicker Porch Swing w Open Weave Back
$292.23 (List: $438.34)

5 stars

(5 Ratings)

Single Adirondack Glider Chair
$304.98 (List: $457.47)

Classic Resin Wicker Frame Arm Patio Chair
$105.50 (List: $158.25)

4.5 stars

(2 Ratings)

Western Red Cedar Adirondack Rocker
$243.00 (List: $486.00)

Outdoor Porch Glider - Red Cedar 4
$348.00 (List: $626.40)

Stackable All-Weather Aluminum Chairs w Resin Wicker Seats & Backs
$79.93 (List: $133.22)

4 stars

(1 Rating)

Reclaimed Teak Bench Rocker
$637.00 (List: $962.50)

5 stars

(1 Rating)

Bloomfield Antique Bronze Dining Set
$578.00 (List: $953.33)

Western Red Cedar Harvest Set w 60" Benches
$819.00 (List: $1,474.20)

Rustic Butcher Style Side Chair In Teak
$353.54 (List: $530.30)

4' Cypress Wood Glider - Clayton
$303.00 (List: $545.40)

Lacquered Finished Oak Outdoor Rocking Chair - Kid's
$67.20 (List: $99.00)

White Classic HTR Double w Slatted Seat
$180.00 (List: $270.00)

4 stars

(1 Rating)

Waffle Seat Teak Swing w/ Rope & Hooks Included
$341.15 (List: $568.59)

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The Dutch astronomer Christiaan Huygens is credited with first suggesting the use of a pendulum. Pendulum clocks were the first clocks made to have any sort of accuracy. The tall case of a grandfather clock allows for the use of the energy stored in a suspended weight to be used as the clock's motive power so tall clocks allow longer running times than shorter clocks. Grandfather clocks often include a second weight to power the clock's chimes so if there are two winding holes on the clock dial one will be to wind up the clock weight and the other to drive chimes.

The period (the amount of time it takes for a pendulum to go back and forth once) of a pendulum's swing is related only to the length of the pendulum and the force of gravity. Since gravity is constant at any given spot on the planet, the only thing that affects the period of a pendulum is the length of the pendulum. The amount of weight does not matter. Nor does the length of the arc that the pendulum swings through. Only the length of the pendulum matters. Given these rules the length of a pendulum can be adjusted, so that it's period is exactly half one or two seconds, it is a relatively simple matter to convert this period to a clock tick through the system of gears that is familiar to us in mechanical time pieces.

There are no precise rules as to what constitutes a 'grandfather clock' a long case or grandfather clock is generally above 75 inches tall. In the 1920s and 1930s a smaller case size became popular between 64 and 69 inches, perhaps reflecting the growing popularity of urban apartments and lower ceilings. Anything less than 62 inches but using the basic long case principles is generally categorized as a grand-daughter clock, but these cannot be regarded as rules as among clock experts opinions differ and much more complex categorization rules can be encountered.

What we do now know for certain is that the words "Grandfather Clock" as a description for a tall long case floor standing clock entered the English language in 1875 with the writing of the song Grandfather's Clock by an American Henry Clay Work, who was told the story of an unusually accurate timepiece which he came across staying in the George Hotel, Piercebridge, Yorkshire, England. He decided to compose a song about the fascinating coincidence that the clock never made another tick on the second that its' old gentleman owner passed away. The song was a runaway success and has been reproduced in sheet music form more than ten million times, ensuring that everyone now knows that a big tall case clock is "Grandfather's".

Products on this page:

Spice Island Wicker Frame Rocker Chair
Alpine Wood Glider For Two
Wicker Over Aluminum Porch Swing - Port Royal
Kiln Dried Red Cedar Porch Glider - Charles
Iron Chairs, Folding Outdoor Chairs w Cushion
Pinehurst Wicker Loveseat Glider, Add Cushion
UV Resistant All Weather Wicker Rocking Chair
Cedar Log Bench Glider - Porch
Arched & Curved 7 Ft. Teak Bench - Eamon Series
Indonesian Teak Outdoor Bench - 50-123
Backless Teak Bench - Picnic Bench
Rustic Teak Porch Glider w/ Wagon Wheel Supports
Cedar Two Sided Swing Set w Canopy Cover In Your Pick of 2 Colors
Prince Rocker - White
Vineyard Open Wicker Weave Back Porch Swing
Teak Bar Table with Brass and Stainless Steel Hardware
All Weather Wicker Upholstered Sofa Glider - Port Royal
Comfort Adirondack Rocker
Red Finish Porch Rocking Chair
Cypress Wood Adirondack Porch Glider - Many Color Options
Naples Weather Resistant Wicker Rocking Chair
Pinehurst Wicker Porch Swing w Open Weave Back
Single Adirondack Glider Chair
Classic Resin Wicker Frame Arm Patio Chair
Western Red Cedar Adirondack Rocker
Outdoor Porch Glider - Red Cedar 4
Stackable All-Weather Aluminum Chairs w Resin Wicker Seats & Backs
Reclaimed Teak Bench Rocker
Bloomfield Antique Bronze Dining Set
Western Red Cedar Harvest Set w 60" Benches
Rustic Butcher Style Side Chair In Teak
4' Cypress Wood Glider - Clayton
Lacquered Finished Oak Outdoor Rocking Chair - Kid's
White Classic HTR Double w Slatted Seat
Waffle Seat Teak Swing w/ Rope & Hooks Included

Grandfather Clocks - A new take on an old classic.

Modern Style Grandfather Clocks