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Aircraft Design Wind Tunnel Scale Model of a Late 1960s GAC-100 Airliner
Located in London, GB
A 1/10 scale wind tunnel model of a GAC-100 Commuter airliner. Wingspan: 7ft (214 cm) The
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Aviation Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Wind Tunnel Model of a Douglas Destroyer Made by NACA/NASA in 1942
Located in London, GB
A very rare World War II 1/5 scale wind tunnel development model of a Douglas "Destroyer" XSB2D-1
Category

Vintage 1940s American Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Parachute Floor Lamp 'Florence 1' by Bec Brittain
By Bec Brittain
Located in New York, NY
from the movement of inflated parachutes – specifically, those used by NASA during wind tunnel testing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Metallic Thread

Parachute Floor Lamp 'Unknown 1' by Bec Brittain
By Bec Brittain
Located in New York, NY
cues from the movement of inflated parachutes–specifically, those used by NASA during wind tunnel
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21st Century and Contemporary American Floor Lamps

Materials

Metallic Thread, Brass, Aluminum

Parachute Floor Lamp 'Julius 2' by Bec Brittain
By Bec Brittain
Located in New York, NY
from the movement of inflated parachutes – specifically, those used by NASA during wind tunnel testing
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21st Century and Contemporary American Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Metallic Thread

Parachute Floor Lamp 'Malcolm 1' by Bec Brittain
By Bec Brittain
Located in New York, NY
from the movement of inflated parachutes – specifically, those used by NASA during wind tunnel testing
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21st Century and Contemporary American Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Metallic Thread

Parachute Floor Lamp 'Julius 1' by Bec Brittain
By Bec Brittain
Located in New York, NY
from the movement of inflated parachutes – specifically, those used by NASA during wind tunnel testing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Metallic Thread

Parachute Floor Lamp 'Martin 2' by Bec Brittain
By Bec Brittain
Located in New York, NY
from the movement of inflated parachutes – specifically, those used by NASA during wind tunnel testing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Metallic Thread

Parachute Floor Lamp 'James 1' by Bec Brittain
By Bec Brittain
Located in New York, NY
from the movement of inflated parachutes – specifically, those used by NASA during wind tunnel testing
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Metallic Thread

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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Walnut Wind Tunnel Aircraft Model, c1935
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Wind Tunnel For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wind tunnel for your home. Each wind tunnel for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, aluminum and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wind tunnel — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A wind tunnel is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one wind tunnel that is appealing in its simplicity, but Aviation Technology Group produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Wind Tunnel?

The average selling price for a wind tunnel at 1stDibs is $4,603, while they’re typically $1,400 on the low end and $229,435 for the highest priced.