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Fairbanks Scale

Vintage Fairbanks Scales Wrought Iron and Brass Scale with Weights
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage wrought iron and brass scale with weights is made in the United States by Fairbanks Scales
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Early 20th Century North American Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Fairbanks Scale Co American Doctors Scale
Located in Cheshire, GB
Fairbanks doctors scale in black with brass adjustable measuring stick, and cast iron pressure
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Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments

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Iron

1950s Industrial Tombstone Tonnage Scale Numbers Graphic Sign Pop Art Fairbanks
By Fairbanks Morse and Company
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Fairbanks Morse vintage industrial heavy weight five ton scale face, USA, circa 1950s. Glass good
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

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Steel

Elongated Pennant Made for the 1912 Presidential Campaign of Roosevelt & Johnson
Located in York County, PA
manageable scale. The bold design and colors have lots of visual strength and the condition is excellent for
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Vintage 1910s American Political and Patriotic Memorabilia

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Cotton

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True Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and very large scaled true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Bronze statues of dancing Putti. This very decorative pair of statues are mounted on ...
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Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Oak and Brass Jockey Scales
Located in Cheshire, GB
Jockey scales the seat upholstered in black deep buttoned leather above the oak base with carved frieze raised up on four square tapering fluted legs Dimensions Height 26.5 Inches ...
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Early 20th Century British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

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Oak

Oak and Brass Jockey Scales
Oak and Brass Jockey Scales
H 26.5 in W 25.5 in D 19.5 in
Yale University Art Gallery (Thinking of Him) Poster /// Roy Lichtenstein Pop
By (after) Roy Lichtenstein
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: (after) Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923-1997) Title: "Yale University Art Gallery (Thinking of Him)" Series: Yale University Art Gallery Posters Year: 1991 Medium: Original ...
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1990s Pop Art Figurative Prints

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Lithograph, Offset

Straight Flush Pinball Machine by Williams Electronics
Located in Dorchester, MA
Manufactured in 1970 by Chicago-based Williams Electronics as model 389, with a design by Norm Clark and artwork by Christian Marche, Straight Flush is a poker-themed single-player p...
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Vintage 1970s American Games

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Metal

Seldom seen Art Deco 1930s's PEERLESS Lollipop arcade coin-op penny scale
By Peerless
Located in Buffalo, NY
Seldom seen Art Deco 1930s's PEERLESS Lollipop arcade coin-op penny scale....Amazing original condition,, Tested and working perfectly,, Accurate weight,,. Porcelain and cast iron. O...
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Scientific Instruments

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Iron

Andy Warhol Rug Hand-Tufted Iconic Pop Art Design
Located in Ferrara, IT
Introducing our exclusive Andy Warhol Design rug, a stunning piece of art that will bring a touch of pop culture to your living space! The rug features a vibrant and colorful design ...
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Early 2000s European Other Western European Rugs

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Wool

President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian Tea Table
By Albert Hadley, Sister Parish
Located in St. Louis, MO
President John F. & First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s English Victorian tea table Quite possibly the most important tea table in American History The famed, English Victorian tea ta...
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Card Tables and Tea Tables

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Lacquer

Romeo Rega Mixed-Metal w/ Glass Insets Dining Table
By Romeo Rega
Located in East Hampton, NY
Vintage SIGNED Romeo Rega mixed-metals dining table with 9 glass insets (lightly smoked glass). The table is heavy and solid, a true design masterpiece from the 1970's. There are a...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Brass, Chrome

Mills Novelty Art Deco Green Porcelain Penny Scale
By Mills Novelty Company
Located in Ferndale, MI
Art Deco period penny scale by Mills Novelty co. Period green porcelain pedestal with cream colored foot hold.
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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Scientific Instruments

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Iron

1970s Anna Castelli Kartell Yellow 5-Tier Stackable Componibili Pop Art Shelving
By Anna Castelli Ferrieri, Kartell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
1970s original production Componibili storage units in bright primary yellow by Anna Castelli for Kartell, Beylerian, ltd. 5-tier stack with sliding doors on casters. Includes: (2)...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Plastic

Yale University Art Gallery (Washing Machine) Poster /// Pop Roy Lichtenstein
By Roy Lichtenstein
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: (after) Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923-1997) Title: "Yale University Art Gallery (Washing Machine)" Series: Yale University Art Gallery Posters Year: 1991 Medium: Original ...
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1990s Pop Art Figurative Prints

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Lithograph, Offset

Central Park Pinball Machine, 1966 USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage 'Central Park' pinball machine from 1966. Designed by Ed Krynski and manufactured by Gottlieb. 3,100 units produced in total. In excellent working condition. Great visuals an...
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Vintage 1960s American Games

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Metal

Central Park Pinball Machine, 1966 USA
Central Park Pinball Machine, 1966 USA
H 69.75 in W 26 in D 56 in
Set of 2 Midcentury Modern Dining Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, c.1950s
By Cees Braakman
Located in London, GB
This Pair of mid-century modern chairs were designed by Cees Braakman. Manufactured during the 50's by UMS Pastoe in the Netherlands. They can be used as a dining chairs or side chai...
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

19th C Antique Military Campaign English Traveling Writing Desk Tompson Patent
Located in Atlanta, GA
An antique, circa mid 19th Century English Military Campaign traveling writing or lap desk with brass details, a fitted leather and gilt interior, two ink bottles, pen tray and compa...
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Campaign Desks

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Brass, Gold Leaf

Large Rispal 'Praying Mantis' Sculptural Floor Lamp in Mahogany
By Rispal
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Rispal 'Praying Mantis' Sculptural Floor Lamp in Mahogany. The iconic model #14.950 was originally designed in 1950 by François Rispal. This newly produced authorized re-editi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

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Brass

Set of Oak Doctors Scales
Located in Cheshire, GB
Set of doctors scales for C.F Thakray Chemists. The solid oak seat with shaped back alongside cast balance scale. standing on square sports with pull out handles terminating in spoke...
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Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments

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Oak

Set of Oak Doctors Scales
Set of Oak Doctors Scales
H 31 in W 31.5 in D 25 in

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1895 Antique Victorian Fairbanks Industrial Enameled Iron Doctor Stand Up Scale
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 19th century Fairbanks scale featuring victorian styling with enameled iron finish. Pat
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Antique 1890s Industrial Mounted Objects

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Enamel, Iron

Fairbanks-Morse Valet Scale
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Fairbanks, Morse & Co (Chicago, Il) health scale. All original and in great working condition
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Vintage 1950s American More Furniture and Collectibles

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Aluminum, Steel

Fairbanks-Morse Valet Scale
Fairbanks-Morse Valet Scale
H 44.5 in W 20 in D 19 in
Magnificent Industrial Doctor's Scale
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A superb doctor's scale of the highest quality having a patinated cast iron body (retaining its
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Iron, Steel, Brass

An Over-Scaled Pair of American Iron Coffee Grinder Wheel Lamps
By Fairbanks Morse and Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
; stamped 'Fairbanks Morse & Co. Chicago'; each spoked iron wheel of large scale with grooved outer ring; on
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Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps

American Victorian Standing Scale, Early 20th Century
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This scale was produced by the world-famous company Fairbanks, which has been operating
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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Iron

Vintage, Small Tabletop Laboratory Scale, by Fairbanks-Morse Co
By Fairbanks Morse and Company
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage, small tabletop laboratory scale, by Fairbanks-Morse Co. started in 1823.
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20th Century American Scientific Instruments

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Metal

American Doctors Office Weighing Scales
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century standing weighing Doctor's office scale with painted cast iron and a platform
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Metal, Brass, Iron

American Doctors Office Weighing Scales
American Doctors Office Weighing Scales
H 60.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Fairbanks Scale
Located in Spokane, WA
Just a beautiful piece of history. Brass and steel, mechanical scale with weights. Great
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Early 20th Century American Decorative Objects

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Steel, Brass

Fairbanks Scale
Fairbanks Scale
H 25.5 in W 42 in D 7.75 in
Late 19th Century Fairbanks Equal Arm Beam Gold Scale
Located in Aurora, OR
Founded in 1830 by two brothers, Thaddeus and Erastus Fairbanks, the Fairbanks Scales Co. made its
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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Antiquities

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Brass

Fairbanks Industrial Scale
Located in Seattle, WA
Fairbanks scale has a lot of charm.
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Early 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

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Iron, Brass

Fairbanks Industrial Scale
Fairbanks Industrial Scale
H 44 in W 21 in D 33 in
Antique Fairbanks Platform Scale with Weights
Located in Alhambra, CA
Antique cast iron platform scale by Fairbanks, c. 1920. Newly reconditioned and lightly clear
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Vintage 1920s American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Polished Steel and Aluminum Scale by Fairbanks-Morse
By Fairbanks Morse and Company
Located in Oakland, CA
Exceptionally handsome medical grade scale by Fairbanks-Morse. Beautifully proportioned and
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Vintage 1940s American Scientific Instruments

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Steel, Aluminum

Art Deco Fairbanks-Morse Scale
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Usually attributed to some famous designer, I call
it just a great example of American streamline design.
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Vintage 1930s American More Furniture and Collectibles

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Aluminum, Steel

Art Deco Fairbanks-Morse Scale
Art Deco Fairbanks-Morse Scale
H 45 in W 20 in D 21 in
Polished Aluminum Gentlemen's Valet and Scale
By Henry De Segur Lauve
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Designed by Henry De Segur Lauve in 1960 for the Fairbanks, Morse and Company in Chicago, and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Polished Aluminum Gentleman's Valet and Scale
By Henry De Segur Lauve
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Designed by Henry de Segur Lauve in 1960 for the Fairbanks, Morse and Company in Chicago, and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern More Furniture and Collectibles

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Aluminum

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Style Scales
Located in Hudson, NY
This unique Fairbanks-Morse health scale was designed and patented in 1961 as a "combination scale
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Vintage 1960s American Scientific Instruments

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Aluminum

Polished Aluminium Valet Scale by Henry De Segur Lauve, 1960
By Henry De Segur Lauve
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Designed by Henry De Segur Lauve in 1960 for the Fairbanks, Morse and Company in Chicago, and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Aluminum

Lewis Brothers Patio Pieces
Located in Treasure Island, CA
of bronze and steel from the early 20's onward (early consumers included Douglas Fairbanks) According
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Vintage 1930s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Lewis Brothers Patio Pieces
Lewis Brothers Patio Pieces
H 38 in W 48 in D 21.5 in
American 19th Century Fairbanks Scale
By Fairbanks Morse and Company
Located in Southampton, NY
American 19th Century Fairbanks Scale With Brass Scoop Shaped Tray & Brass Crossbeam From Which Are
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Classic Fairbanks Morse Patented Machine Age Design Gentleman's Valet Scale
By Henry De Segur Lauve, Fairbanks Morse and Company
Located in Dallas, TX
Complete health scale with rear facing coat hanger, front drape slacks hanger, three-section
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Art Deco Fairbanks-Morse Valet Scale
Located in Oakland, CA
A great example of Americian streamline Design
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Vintage 1940s American Coat Racks and Stands

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Art Deco Fairbanks-Morse Valet Scale
Art Deco Fairbanks-Morse Valet Scale
H 44.5 in W 20 in D 19 in
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Fairbanks Scale For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the fairbanks scale you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, steel and brass, every fairbanks scale was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect fairbanks scale — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A fairbanks scale is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Victorian and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one fairbanks scale that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fairbanks Morse and Company, E. & T. Fairbanks & Company and Henry De Segur Lauve produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Fairbanks Scale?

Prices for a fairbanks scale start at $150 and top out at $6,500 with the average selling for $1,250.

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