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1960's Russian Industrial Scientific Equipment Boxes/Decorative Objects
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Russian industrial scientific equipment boxes/decorative objects
1960s vintage Russian
Category
Vintage 1960s Russian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 3.15 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
English Scientific Wall Clock
Located in Alton, GB
English scientific wall clock.
Category
Antique 19th Century Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal
Botanic Scientific Specimen, Italy 1900
By Paravia
Located in Milan, IT
, pistils, petals, corollas, scientific names and species. Today, in addition to being collected for the
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paper
American Victorian Walnut Cased Standing Magnifying Glass
Located in Hudson, NY
. Optical objects such as this were used to examine art, curious objects in gentlemen's cabinets of
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Big Mid-Century Modern Atomic Molecular Wood Sculpture, 1950s
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Large wooden sculpture that represents an atom, a super decorative object full of history since
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
19th Century Parlor Kaleidoscope by C.G. Bush & Co. of Providence, RI
By Charles G. Bush & Co
Located in Nantucket, MA
cylindrical body of black colored textured cardstock with a brass object case with spoked to facilitate
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Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Milan 1920/30 Antique Microscope by F.lli Koristka Wooden Box with Accessories
Located in Milan, IT
black painted brass, three-magnification turret, consisting of a stand and a plate where the object or
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Vintage 1920s Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
No Reserve
H 14.18 in W 7.88 in D 9.65 in
Marco Zanuso & Richard Sapper for Brionvega TS 505 Cube Radio, 1976
By Richard Sapper, Brionvega, Marco Zanuso
Located in Naples, IT
museums of contemporary art. It can also be found at the MoMa in New York.
A cult object composed of two
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
1920s Dental Paperweight Sculpture Glass Slab Temperature Gauge Thermometer
By S.T. Dupont, Honeywell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
yesteryears building technics. A beautiful desktop sculptural object. Temp rises when heated. Showing some
Category
Vintage 1920s American Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
Mid-Century Perspex Geometric Scientific Forms '2'
Located in London, GB
A mid-century perspex scientific geometric form.
Two available.
Holland, c1970s.
Ideal
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch More Desk Accessories
Materials
Glass
Sculptural Object by Dongwook Choi
Located in Geneve, CH
Sculptural Object by Dongwook Choi
Crest and Trough series
Dimensions: 42 x 40 x 45 cm
Materials
Category
2010s South Korean Post-Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Chrome
Art Nouveau Seabed Repoussé Box by Alfred Daguet
By Alfred Daguet
Located in Chicago, US
theories with earlier French and German scientific thought, Haeckel’s scholarship brought Evolutionism
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Decorative Boxes
Materials
Copper, Steel
Important Renaissance Medical Box Spanish or Italian Workshop, Around 1550
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
, much less aspire to said objects also being intended to produce aesthetic delight, the purpose of which
Category
Antique 16th Century Spanish Baroque Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
H 14.18 in W 16.54 in D 12.6 in
Beautiful Scottish Victorian Mahogany Magic Lantern or Camera
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful Scottish Victorian mahogany magic lantern, made by William Hume, scientific instrument
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass
Nice empire Charle X mantel clock by Gillion a Paris
By Gillion a Paris
Located in HAARLEM, NL
scientific bronzes on top is fitting very nice on your desk or your library, the ormolu patinated case with 8
Category
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Zero Sculpture by Jérôme Pereira
By Jérôme Pereira
Located in Geneve, CH
Jérôme Pereira creates lighting sculptures with a rough and gracious presence. Coming from a scientific
Category
2010s French Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ash, Oak
Pair 19th Century French Bronze Sphinx on Verde Antico Marble Bases
Located in Stamford, CT
Egypt is attributed to the excitement over Napoleon's conquest of Egypt. Napoleon took a scientific
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mounted Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Post Modern Acrylic Astrolabe, Italian, 1970s
Located in Brugge, BE
in Italy circa 1972. Combining artistry and scientific precision, this Italian masterpiece is a must
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Mounted Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Antique Islamic Brass Celestial Globe On A Stand
Located in New York, NY
scientific knowledge with artistic elegance. Dating back to the late 19th century. Antique Celestial Globes
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Mounted Objects
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Mantle Clock
By Negrier a Gueret
Located in Norwich, GB
sphere is the universal scientific instrument for astronomical and nautical measures and was invented by
Category
Antique 1810s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
'La Nature se dévoilant devant la Science' by Louis-Ernest Barrias
By Louis Ernest Barrias
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
.
Barrias' most celebrated work, an homage to advances made in scientific exploration, first appeared in
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
French Empire Gilt Bronze Allegorical Clock of the Astronomical Sciences
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
standing on the base of the clock to the right of the plinth and she has many scientific instruments all
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Set of Three Small Antique Standing Frames, Painted Wood
Located in San Francisco, CA
parchment. May have been used in scientific, zoology or photographic applications. Painted with red paint
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20th Century American Picture Frames
Materials
Wood, Paint, Parchment Paper
Ruchot Jean Charles French Sculptor Art Noveau Statue of "Science" in Spelter
By Jean Charles Ruchot
Located in Prato, Tuscany
technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects.
Particular and elegant
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
Fine 19th century French ormolu mantel clock (pendule) by Leroy a Paris, c. 1825
By LeRoy
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
, a few books, and some scientific instruments. The stepped base has a fine bas-relief depicting two
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
H 18.12 in W 12.21 in D 4.14 in
Rare Gilt Bronze Sculptural Group By Emmanuel Fremiet (1824 - 1910)
By Emmanuel Fremiet
Located in Norwood, NJ
to animal sculpture. His earliest work was in scientific lithography* (osteology), and for a while
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Napoleon III French Marble and Bronze Astronomical Sciences Clock
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
the ‘blued’ bronze globe of the world housing the movement; he holds scientific instruments, telescope
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
Tall Gold Crumpled Form No 97, ceramic vessel by Nicholas Arroyave-Portela
By Nicholas Arroyave-Portela
Located in London, GB
work of Dr. Masaru Emoto, the Japanese scientist who studied the scientific evidence of how the
Category
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
H 16.15 in W 9.45 in D 9.06 in
Undulating Crumpled Form No 70, a Ceramic Vessel by Nicholas Arroyave-Portela
By Nicholas Arroyave-Portela
Located in London, GB
the scientific evidence of how the molecular structure of water transforms when it is exposed to human
Category
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
H 19.3 in W 9.85 in D 7.88 in
Black Crumpled Form No 10, Ceramic Vessel by Nicholas Arroyave-Portela
By Nicholas Arroyave-Portela
Located in London, GB
inspiration from the life and work of Dr. Masaru Emoto, the Japanese scientist who studied the scientific
Category
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
H 15.75 in W 7.09 in D 7.88 in
Neo-Egyptian Sculpture in Stone and Cement Previous Building Façade in Barcelona
Located in Lisboa, PT
scientific expedition with him to Egypt. Publication of the expedition's work, the Description de l'Égypte
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Cement
H 69.3 in W 17.33 in D 14.18 in
Nizioleti Handmade Murano Glass by Matteo Silverio
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Murano glass
All the objects are 100% handmade and customizable (colors, patterns, size)
The
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Irregular Form with Cosmic Galactic Highlights No 121, Nicholas Arroyave-Portela
By Nicholas Arroyave-Portela
Located in London, GB
the scientific evidence of how the molecular structure of water transforms when it is exposed to human
Category
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
H 16.15 in W 10.24 in D 9.45 in
19th Century Empire Pendulum from "French National Furniture" Called "The study"
Located in Marseille, FR
with scientific attributes of astronomy, on the base we find cupid, Minerev and his owl and a genius
Category
Antique 19th Century French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 20.87 in W 13.78 in D 5.52 in
19 Th Century Italian Bronze Flora Bust, Marble, Neoclassical
By Italian Sculptor 19 th Century
Located in Valladolid, ES
only admiration that encouraged artists, but also scientific, systematic and rational study of the
Category
Antique 1860s Italian Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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H 12.6 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Armillary Sphere
Located in Houston, TX
concrete square. As a conversation piece or as an addition to a scientific collection, it will add beauty
Category
Early 20th Century European Mounted Objects
Materials
Concrete, Metal
Tall Black Crumpled Form No 94, a Ceramic Vessel by Nicholas Arroyave-Portela
By Nicholas Arroyave-Portela
Located in London, GB
inspiration from the life and work of Dr. Masaru Emoto, the Japanese scientist who studied the scientific
Category
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
H 15.75 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in
Tall Collapsed Form in Galactic Blue No 92, vessel by Nicholas Arroyave-Portela
By Nicholas Arroyave-Portela
Located in London, GB
the scientific evidence of how the molecular structure of water transforms when it is exposed to human
Category
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
H 18.9 in W 13.78 in D 15.75 in
Serapè Colour Handmade Murano Glass by Matteo Silverio
Located in Geneve, CH
: Murano glass
All the objects are 100% handmade and customizable (colors, patterns, size)
The
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Serapè White Handmade Murano Glass by Matteo Silverio
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Murano glass
All the objects are 100% handmade and customizable (colors, patterns, size)
The
Category
2010s Italian Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Murano Glass
Vintage Italian Silver Miniature Enamel Painted Duck
Located in Braintree, GB
scientific name: Netta Rufina.
Dimensions: 11.5 x 4 x 4 cm
Weight: 113 grams in total
Condition
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Animal Sculptures
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Life Cast Bronze Model/Sculpture of a Human Skull
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
.
This skull vanity (or vanitas) is a representative scientific model or a 'memento mori' , which was
Category
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Slashed Crumpled Form No 60, a Ceramic Vessel by Nicholas Arroyave-Portela
By Nicholas Arroyave-Portela
Located in London, GB
scientist who studied the scientific evidence of how the molecular structure of water transforms when it is
Category
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
H 16.93 in W 8.67 in D 9.45 in
Unique Earth Globe Sculpture by Alex de Witte
By Alex de Witte
Located in Geneve, CH
scientific studies have proven over the years, symmetry, repetition, balance and harmony with nature affect
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Unique Earth Globe Sculpture by Alex de Witte
By Alex de Witte
Located in Geneve, CH
communal perception of beauty. Like scientific studies have proven over the years, symmetry, repetition
Category
2010s Dutch Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Dehydrated Form with Cosmic Black Glaze No 115 by Nicholas Arroyave-Portela
By Nicholas Arroyave-Portela
Located in London, GB
inspiration from the life and work of Dr. Masaru Emoto, the Japanese scientist who studied the scientific
Category
2010s Spanish Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Stoneware
H 16.15 in W 11.82 in D 9.45 in
Guido Hafner, Mensch Mit Mensch
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
).
Häfner's works are based upon scientific knowledge, were each discursive explanation of the world reaches
Category
20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Manteña Chair of Power Cachique of Prehispanic Ecuador 900 AD
Located in Madrid, ES
: Chair of power.
Object: Ceremonial chair carved in sandstone, with a 'U'-shaped seat, supported by a
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stone
French Empire Ormolu & Marble Clock of "the Astronomy Lesson" by Jean Reiche
Located in London, GB
with applied ormolu mounts of beribboned cupids carrying scientific instruments. To their left is an
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Mantel Clocks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Monumental Uffizi Boar or Il Porcellino by Austin and Seeley
By Austin & Seeley
Located in London, GB
most eminent Architects and scientific Gentlemen have expressed, in the highest terms, their
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Grand Tour Animal Sculptures
Materials
Composition
Large 19th Century Bronze Bust
By Sabatino De Angelis
Located in London, GB
Munthe (1857–1949). Coveted by the 19th century intellectuals and aesthetes, such exquisite objects were
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Busts
Materials
Bronze
Art Glass Octopus Sculpture by Hans Godo Frabel
By Hans Godo Frabel
Located in San Diego, CA
scientific glassblower at the prestigious Jena Glaswerke in Mainz, West Germany, and earned the degree of
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
White Marble French Clock, Dial Signed Lepaute, Marble Signed Franco Franchi
By Lepaute
Located in London, GB
surrounded by a carved laurel leaf wreath and surmounted by trophies relating to her; scientific instruments
Category
Antique 1820s French Charles X Mantel Clocks
Materials
Carrara Marble
Carving Panel Horus God Falcon Ancient Egyptian 19th Century, Wood
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
ancient Egypt as a result of Napoleon's Egyptian Campaign (1798-1801) and the extensive scientific study
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Egyptian Revival Animal Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Gilded Bronze & Blue John Candleabra in the Manner of Matthew Boulton
By Matthew Boulton
Located in Hudson, NY
and Soho produced silver, silver plate, buttons, shoe buckles, toys scientific instruments, gilded
Category
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Candle Holders
Materials
Rock Crystal, Ormolu
12 Colonne Collection Model A by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions
By Superego Editions, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, Italy
is a member of the Domus Academy scientific committee. He has been contributing to the main
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
12 Colonne Collection Model D by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions
By Superego Editions, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, Italy
is a member of the Domus Academy scientific committee. He has been contributing to the main
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
12 Colonne Collection Model C by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions
By Superego Editions, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, Italy
is a member of the Domus Academy scientific committee. He has been contributing to the main
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
12 Colonne Collection Model B by Alessandro Mendini for Superego Editions
By Superego Editions, Alessandro Mendini
Located in Milan, Italy
is a member of the Domus Academy scientific committee. He has been contributing to the main
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Bust of Rembrandt after a Model by Albert Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Warsaw, PL
political and scientific figures, these being very popular during the Romantic era through the end of the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Romantic Busts
Materials
Bronze
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An assortment of scientific objects is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct scientific objects — often made from wood, metal and glass — can elevate any home. Scientific objects have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Scientific objects made by Industrial designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Some scientific objects are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller scientific objects, measuring 4.93 inches across, are available at 1stDibs.
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The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $897, while they’re typically $55 on the low end and $4,360 highest priced.
Finding the Right Decorative Objects for You
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
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