Have you heard of Mora clocks? I’m going to guess that if you like French and Swedish style as much as I do, you’ve probably seen one. I know when I first saw them, I had no idea what they were called, but I knew I was smitten!
Gustavian Mora clocks are long case clocks that originated in the town of Mora, Sweden. I first started seeing them a few years ago, and as I became more enamored with French and Swedish styles, I became more and more obsessed.
They are tall, and graceful; usually painted in soft shades of creams, greys, greyish-whites, or pale, pale blues. They are so gorgeous! I have been wanting one for awhile now, but they are prohibitively expensive. However, there are reproductions. If I can’t find an antique one for a sane price, I might have to break down and buy a copy.
They are so charming! And, I have the perfect spot for it. Now I just need to find an antique that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg! 😉
Design by Helen Forbes Hennie via Adrienne Palmer Interiors. |
| They are an amazing focal point! Via Loi Thai of Tone on Tone |
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| One of my favorite breakfast rooms ever – Designer Jane Moore via Veranda. |
Via Edith and Evelyn. |
| Design by and photo via Loi Thai |
Via Huff Harrington.
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| Just love! Via Tone on Tone again |
This blue one is absolutely stunning! Via Lars Bolander.
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| Here Miss Mustard Seed uses a reproduction – but look how good it looks! If I could get a reproduction this good, I would definitely consider it! |
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This replica is actually quite pretty! I saw it in person in the Restoration Hardware outlet recently, but I ended up not getting it. I decided I really want a painted one. But it was a great deal!
Design by Nikie Barfield via Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles.
Design by one of my favorites, Lisa Luby Ryan.
I have the absolute perfect place in my living room – crossing my fingers that I can find one!
Kenneth Krenkel says
I have one I brought back to the US after living in Sweden for 5 years. Any interested in purchasing?
Sharon says
Not sure how old this post is but thought I would give it a try. Have you found a new home for your Mora Clock yet? If not I would be interested in it.
Sheila says
Hi Sharon! This post is a couple of years ago. And I have purchased a Mora clock since then and no, I don’t want to sell. It’s my dream and I’m so enjoying it – sorry! You can read all about the one I found in this post: https://maisondecinq.com/antique-mora-clock/
Sheila
Angelina PeoniesandOrangeBlossoms says
Mine was a wee bit expensive but the black color actuslly made it significantly cheaper than any others I saw anywhere. But ya know, the repro ones do actuslly WORK, mine does not tell time. I featured this post on my blog from Thursday Favorite Things.
Sheila @ Maison de Cinq says
Thanks so much for stopping by, I truly appreciate it! And especially for adding me to your blog roll! I am truly touched and thankful for your generosity, Holly! Hope you have a lovely Easter weekend…
Sheila
Sheila @ Maison de Cinq says
We do have the same taste (great minds think alike:))
I'm going to try to find an original if I can find one that doesn't cost an arm and a leg!
Thanks for stopping by, and have a lovely Easter!
Sheila
xo
Things That Inspire says
i adore Mora clocks. I have had my eye on them for years! There is a wonderful Swedish antique store in Atlanta that has a big selection, and on a recent visit, I found a few that I would love to have! I don't really have a spot for one, although there is one area that I haven't quite decided how I would like to finish off and aa clock is a possibility.
I added you to my blog roll!
Angelina PeoniesandOrangeBlossoms says
Ok, love love love this post (um, obviously! It seems we have nearly the same taste!!) I wrote a post about the clock I ended up purchasing – http://peoniesandorangeblossoms.blogspot.com/2015/03/antique-black-chinoiserie-mora-clock.html
If you look at my first post on Mora clocks I have at the bottom a bunch of people that sell them http://peoniesandorangeblossoms.blogspot.com/2015/03/antique-swedish-mora-clocks.html I think the Lone Ranger Antiques had the largest selection and if I remember correctly he does ship.
I hope you find one!! I would also say, if you can, save up for the real deal and not a reproduction. You just have to be on the lookout all the time for a deal!