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. Wondrous woods in classic cabinetry will complement while more open pendulums and rounds add a striking influence to any hallway or great room. The grandfather clock is a traditional design icon and the build of these clocks stems from the time when a mechanical movement coupled with a long heavy pendulum made for the most accurate domestic time-piece available. A classic favorite gets a new twist in modern style grandfather clocks.

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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".

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Wave Pattern Metal Frame Bunk Bed - Separates into 2 Singles
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Black Metal Loft Bed w Futon, Desk, Castered Chair & CD Rack
Chrome Computer Desk with Pull Out Keyboard Tray - 500-555
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Mission Style Twin/Full Bunk Bed in Solid Wood w Optional Drawer Units
Triple Loft Bed w Optional Set Pieces - Deer Run
Full over Twin Bunk & Trundle w/ Desk & Chair Combo - Rustica
Compact Transitional Desk w Two Drawers in Warm Oak Finish
Combination Metal Twin Loft Bed & Workstation w Castered Chair
Metal Tube Coat Rack w Multicolor Finish
Gold Classic Mirror - Toade Hall
Natural Maple Finished Loft Bed w Built-in Chest, Desk & Optional Chair
White Frame Wall Jewelry Armoire Cabinet
Tea Set Loft Bed w Desk & Dresser
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Full Size Futon Bunk Bed w Metal Frame & Silver Tone Finish
Black Mirror w Floral Accents
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Tubular Metal Framed Loft Bed - Includes Desk/Workstation
C Shape Metal Twin/Futon Bunk Bed - Opens to Full on Bottom
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Futon Bunk Bed - Metal, Optional Magazine Rack, Twin on Top, Bottom Opens Full Size
Mountain Pine Student Desk w 4 Drawers & Optional Hutch
Heirloom Cheval Mirror w Cherry Finish
Solid Birch Frame Beveled Mirror

Grandfather Clocks - A new take on an old classic.

Modern Style Grandfather Clocks