The Floor Clock Phenomenon

Difference of Design
Floor clocks differ from grandfather clocks in a few key areas:

• Housing: Most designs are generally not housed in a cabinet.
• Materials: Metal and wood are common materials used in making floor clock stands.
• Mechanics: Some models have pendulums; others rely on quartz designs to regulate time. Even with pendulums, floor clocks generally do not have weights and cables. More on that below.

Types of Movement
A floor clock uses three types of mechanisms for keeping time:

• Cable Driven: A floor clock may have a classic pendulum and weight system to keep time. Owners must periodically reset weights to ensure uninterrupted operation. Chimes are standard.
• Quartz: A popular method for watches. Electrical impulses filter through quartz crystal in modern timepieces. Chimes are not standard.
• Chiming Quartz: The best of both worlds for this floor clock! Even without weights and pendulums, these floor clocks still chime off at regular intervals.

A Question of Style
Floor clocks come in a variety of distinct styles. Which one is right for your home is strictly a matter of preference. In general, a classic wooden floor clock looks great in a wide variety of home decor themes. Those with a contemporary preference for style would enjoy any floor clock that is a bit unusual.

With a little patience, finding a quality timepiece for any interior style is an easy accomplishment.