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4 Desk Top Model Aeroplane, KLM, Britannia, EvaAir and Emirates
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
4 Desk Top Model Aeroplane, KLM, Britannia, EvaAir and Emirates These are 4 pieces of Aeronautical nostalgia Vintage KLM Boeing 767-300 KLM BRITANNIA 757-200 EVA AIR CARGO CARGO ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Plastic

Aeronautical III Gauge Clock
By Aviation Technology Group
Located in Telluride, CO
During the Great War, from 1914-18, a new kind of art flourished. Hand crafted creations from gifted soldiers and army personnel became known as trench art. They used whatever materi...
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20th Century English Other Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Aeronautical III Gauge Clock
Aeronautical III Gauge Clock
H 4.33 in W 9.44 in D 2.75 in
Large-Scale Brass Biplane World War I Airplane Aviation Model
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning WWI-era biplane brass airplane was hand-crafted in the 1950s. It is a large-scale airplane model with intricate details and looks great hung from a ceiling or displayed...
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1950s French Art Nouveau Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass

Boeing Flying Fortress Control Yoke
By ANRI
Located in Telluride, CO
This WWII Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress Control Yoke is mounted on riveted aircraft aluminum with the original data plate and instrument panel placard. Straight from the restoration ha...
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20th Century American Other Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Boeing Flying Fortress Control Yoke
Boeing Flying Fortress Control Yoke
H 16 in W 22.16 in D 22.16 in
Art Deco Propeller Plane in Carved Wood and Metal
Located in Tilburg, NL
Art Deco Propeller Plane in Carved Wood and Metal Sometimes you find a piece that is just right…. This Art Deco propeller plane is a wonderful example of a fun and easthetic object....
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Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

Finnair Caravelle 1960
By Schaarschmidt
Located in Weesp, NL
Take flight into aviation history with the iconic 1960's Finnair Aero Caravelle airplane model, meticulously crafted by Schaarschmidt Modelbau in Berlin. This exquisite model pays ho...
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1960s Vintage Aviation Objects

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Aluminum, Sheet Metal

Vintage Finnair Caravelle 1960
Finnair Caravelle 1960
H 11.82 in W 26.78 in D 25.2 in
Miniature wooden plane France 1970 brown color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Miniature wooden plane France 1970 brown color
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1970s French Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Wood

Cast Model Of The Armstrong Whitworth Argosy Xn 824 Transport Plane c.1960
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A superb mid 20th Century painted cast model depicting a British post-war transport plane, the Argosy XN 824 that served from 1959 to 1978 with the RAF. Following its military servic...
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1960s British Other Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage WW2 Era Genco "Four Aces" Military Pilot Pinball Machine Back Glass
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage back glass was made by Genco of the United States for their 'Four Aces" military inspired pinball arcade game. The back glass is presumably silk screened in multiple col...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Glass

Pair of ww2 polished steel German rangefinder flak binoculars
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of ww2 polished steel German rangefinder flak binoculars circa 1941. Good quality pair of binoculars used in the second world war for directing accurate flak fire for anti airc...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Advertising Mirror "Airliner" San Telmo Cigar Co Bay City Michigan
Located in Weiningen, CH
Midcentury advertising mirror "Airliner" San Telmo Cigar Co. Bay City Michigan on a chain Some wear on the edges.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Mirror

Polished Aluminium Lockheed Constellation Model, circa 1945
Located in London, GB
A wonderful cast aluminium model of a Lockheed Constellation; circa 1945. The world's first airliner to have a pressurised cabin. Mounted on a newly made stand, all polished to a mir...
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1940s American Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Large Model Tristar Jetplane With A British Airways "Landor" Livery, England
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning vintage fibreglass and plastic composite model of a Concorde in full British Airways livery mounted on a tripod stand by Space Models, circa 1990. This 1:36 scale aircraft...
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20th Century English Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Plastic, Fiberglass

British United Vickers VC10 Model Airplane, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A rare 1960's scale model of a Vickers VC10 in British United Airways livery mounted on original stand and with original wooden case. The Vickers VC10 was a long-range British airli...
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1960s British Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

Decorative Sculpture of a Goddess Holding a Consolidated B-24 Liberator
Located in Milano, IT
Coming from the house of an Italian WW2 Veteran, the present object is a decorative desk sculpture representing a goddess, possibly Minerva, holding in her hand a faithful reproducti...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of Carl Zeiss Binoculars, 12 X 60
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
WWII Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 Binoculars. A pair of rare Second World War Carl Zeiss 12 x 60 German ex military binocular director telescope for a 4 m rangefinder. These observation binocu...
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Mid-20th Century German Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of Carl Zeiss Binoculars, 12 X 60
Pair of Carl Zeiss Binoculars, 12 X 60
H 9.06 in W 16.93 in D 17.33 in
U.S Propellers Inc. Birch Drone Propeller
Located in New York, NY
U.S Propellers Inc. was established in 1942 as a manufacturer of aircraft propellers for the United States military during World War II. It played a crucial role in supporting aviati...
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20th Century American Industrial Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Birch

U.S Propellers Inc. Birch Drone Propeller
U.S Propellers Inc. Birch Drone Propeller
H 44 in W 5.187 in D 3.187 in
Concord, British Airways Aeroplane Model
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Rare Vintage 1:36 6' British Airways Concorde Aeroplane Model A very fine and rare vintage fibreglass and resin composite 1:36 scale model of Concorde in full British Airways 'Landor...
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1990s British Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Concord, British Airways Aeroplane Model
Concord, British Airways Aeroplane Model
H 37.8 in W 66.93 in D 28.75 in
WWII Carl Zeiss Anti-Aircraft Kriegsmarine binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Telluride, CO
This is an exceptional 20th century WWII German 12x60 Kriegsmarine binocular, presented on an adjustable wooden or chrome Tripod. The binoculars were manufactured by the company Carl...
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1940s German Other Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Large Travel Agency Airplane from the 70s 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Large travel agency airplane from the 70s. Very nice airline airplane: Malaysia. Wings and metal base are removable. Excellent condition. Measurements: 140 x 130 x 120cm Beautiful.
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20th Century Modern Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

Brass and Copper Airplane Jet Aviation Model, France 1960s
By Travail Francais
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a stunning large brass and copper airplane model made in France circa 1960. It features an impressive all-metal jet plane model on a thick, solid brass cube base and is a gre...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper

WWII Nikon Binoculars on Carl Zeiss Silver Polished tripod
By Nikon
Located in Telluride, CO
One pair of WWII Naval Binoculars with a magnification of 20 x 120. Mounted on a period tripod, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a distinctly Japanese...
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1930s Japanese Other Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Mk1A Pilots Helmet Raf 'Bone Dome" 1971 Squadron Leader, Issued 1950's.
Located in Canterbury, GB
Originally Issued to RAF Squadron Leader Dick Woodhead, who was a highly successful pilot, later to become head of aptitude testing for future pilots at RAF Cranwell, and featured on...
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1950s Other Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Steel

French Art Deco Mahogany Plane Propeller Barometer
Located in Nottingham, GB
French Art Deco Mahogany Plane Propeller Barometer Decorative piece - barometer untested and appears not to be working correctly. Good condition Free international shipping.
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20th Century Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Mahogany

French Art Deco Mahogany Plane Propeller Barometer
French Art Deco Mahogany Plane Propeller Barometer
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H 5.52 in W 43.71 in D 3.15 in
Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 Marine Binoculars
By Fuji Meibo
Located in Telluride, CO
Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 marine binoculars on an Original Wild GST20 Heerbrug tripod .15 x magnification with 80 mm objective lens. Stamped Fuji Meibo and Serial numbered 2564. These optic...
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1940s Japanese Other Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 Marine Binoculars
Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 Marine Binoculars
H 53 in W 35 in D 13.78 in
Sea Vixen Martin Baker Ejection Seat. Certified 1960. Refinished with Hand.
Located in Canterbury, GB
An upward fire ejection seat, deactivated, from a De Havilland Sea Vixen, manufactured and issued/ certified 1960. Now, restored and converted into a perfect and fully functioning do...
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1960s Other Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

Art Deco Wood and Chrome Airplane SeaPlane Aviation Model, France 1940s
By Various Makers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fantastic French Art Deco chrome and wood airplane/seaplane model mounted on a stylized wood plinth. A superbly crafted rendering of the legendary quadri-propellers seaplane, strik...
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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal, Chrome

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 model is constructed out of laminated mahogany, and is built to the highest standards,...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Airplane Sculpture of the Boeing 314 Clipper Cast Aluminium
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Deco Airplane Sculpture of the Boeing 314 Clipper Cast Aluminium. Aluminum desk model inspired by the Art Deco era of the 1930s and 1940s, showcasing the iconic Boeing 312 Pan Am...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Antique English Brass & Glass Elegant Compass by Spencer & Co London
By Spencer & Company
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant compass circa 1970's in solid brass with glass bt spencer & Co.
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20th Century English Hollywood Regency Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass

Industrial Aluminum Airplane Step Stool, New York Airways
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, aluminum, airplane step stool features the stamp New York Airways, (1949-1968) on one side, a perforated top and rubber glides with all original, work-worn patina. It's a...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Art Deco Model of a Boeing 314 Clipper Airplane Circa 1938
Located in London, GB
A superb Art Deco Model of a Boeing 314 Clipper Aeroplane Circa 1938. The Boeing Clipper was a long range Flying Boat made by the Boeing Aircraft Company in 1938 - 1942. They were b...
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1930s American Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Brass Airplane desk Model, U.K. 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Brass Airplane desk Model, 1930´s. Lovely Aviation Desk model, made in United Kingdom 1930´s. Excellent restored conditions. The airplane can be adjust to any position and t...
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Mid-20th Century British Art Deco Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass

WWII Carl Zeiss Binoculars
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Telluride, CO
These WWII optics have been originally restored in a time-consuming process to reveal a crystal clear Image. Externally, hand stripping the paint inch by inch and polishing to the mo...
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1930s German Late Victorian Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

WWII Carl Zeiss Binoculars
WWII Carl Zeiss Binoculars
H 58.5 in W 12.88 in D 14.5 in
Mid Century Swiss Air DC-8 Chrome Plated Ashtray
By Buhler
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a Collector's Dream: Rare 1960s Swiss Air Chrome-Plated Ashtray with a DC8 Airplane Model! Are you ready to own a piece of aviation history that's not just functional bu...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Brass and aluminum aviation compass complete with azimuth circle 1940 U.S.A
Located in Milan, IT
Brass and aluminum aeronautical compass complete with azimuth circle, supplied to U.s: Army Air Force aircraft during the world War II. Good condition and functioning. Compass diame...
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1940s Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Aeronautical compass signed by Henry Browne & Son Sestrel of the 1930s C8928
Located in Milan, IT
Aeronautical compass signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel of the 1930s, no. C 8928 brass and glass, mounted on custom-made walnut and brass board. Excellent fully functional conditi...
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1930s Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass

Swiss Air Boeing 747 Chrome Plated Ashtray
By Buhler
Located in Weesp, NL
Presenting the Ultimate Collectible: Rare Mid-Century Modern Swiss Air Ashtray with a Boeing 747 Model! Imagine owning a piece of aviation history and mid-century modern design roll...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Swiss Air Boeing 747 Chrome Plated Ashtray
Swiss Air Boeing 747 Chrome Plated Ashtray
H 5.12 in W 5.91 in D 7.09 in
1960s Metal, Wood and Steel Airplane Model
Located in Marbella, ES
1960s Metal, Wood and Steel Airplane Model
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Mid-20th Century European Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal, Steel

1960s Metal, Wood and Steel Airplane Model
1960s Metal, Wood and Steel Airplane Model
H 9.85 in W 51.19 in D 36.23 in
Rare Mid Century Swiss Air DC 4 Chrome Plated Ashtray
By Buhler
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a Collector's Dream: Rare 1960s Swiss Air Chrome-Plated Ashtray with a DC-4 Airplane Model! Are you ready to own a piece of aviation history that's not just functional b...
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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass, Chrome, Iron

Bussola da rilevamento magnetico Medium Landing Compass N 1738 Inghilterra 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Bussola da rilevamento magnetico, firmata Medium Landing Compass N. 1738 H Inghilterra anni quaranta. Sulla Rosa dei venti, completa di cerchio goniometrico è raffigurato lo stemma ...
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1940s Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass

British Airways Large Scale Model "Concorde"
Located in New York, NY
RARE LARGE CONCORDE Model Aircraft type: Aérospatiale/BAC Concorde Airline: British Airways Livery: Landor Associates (1984-1997) Model manufacturer: Space Models UK Scale: 1/24 scal...
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Late 20th Century Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Fiberglass

British Airways Large Scale Model "Concorde"
British Airways Large Scale Model "Concorde"
H 55 in W 43.25 in D 101.63 in
Pan American - Grace Airways Airplane Model Advertising Paperweight. c1930´s
By Pan American Airways
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Pan American - Grace Airways Airplane Model Advertising Paperweight. circa 1930´s. Pan American-Grace Airways, also known as Panagra, and dubbed "The World's Friendliest Airline" w...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass

A Royal Air Force P11 Aircraft Compass No. 11242 D
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Royal Air Force P11 Aircraft Compass No. 11242 D The compass has a brass body finished in black, it comes in its battleship grey painted wooden box The P11 Compass was used in...
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Model of a Boeing Clipper Aeroplane Circa 1938-1942 French
Located in Oakland, CA
The Boeing Clipper was a long-range Flying Boat made by the Boeing Aircraft Company. It was the Pan American flagship it was also flown by British Imperial Airways. This exquisite mo...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage Learjet 16" Model Airplane Desk Plane Painted Metal on Acrylic Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Learjet 16" Model Airplane Desk Plane Painted Metal on Acrylic Stand. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 6.5" H x 16" W x 15" D.
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Late 20th Century Modern Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

A Royal Air Force P10 Aircraft Compass No. 23145 T M
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Royal Air Force P10 Aircraft Compass No. 23145 T M The compass has a brass body finished in black, it comes in its battleship grey painted wooden box, marked with the British Bro...
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1930s Industrial Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Brass

Japanned Turbine Engine Dish Bowl Industrial Vintage Aviation Relic
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavy turbine section, as dish. Sharp edges, Hard to handle! Dia 9.25 x H 2 in.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

Vintage White and Navy Blue Capitan Hat, Europe, 1977
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Vintage Marine Hat, 54 size. Round outside: 25cm Inside: 19cm Very good original condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Cotton, Leather

Mid-20th Century Twa Trans World Airlines Airplane Model on Chrome Base
Located in Burton, TX
This vintage TWA (Trans World Airlines) airplane model rest on a semi flexible chrome stand. The plane itself is constructed of metal and the style of the chrome base lends itself to...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage 1980s U.S. Air Force Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird Stealth Airplane Jet Model
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A vintage 1980s large desktop 1/72 scale model of the fastest plane in the world, at that time, the SR-71 Blackbird. This model is 18 inches long on wooden base.
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1980s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Resin

United Airlines Wing Tip
Located in San Francisco, CA
The United Airlines Wing Tip serves as a remarkable statement piece, adding a touch of aviation-inspired sophistication to any space. It can be displayed in various settings, such as...
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Steel

United Airlines Wing Tip
United Airlines Wing Tip
H 9.25 in W 63 in D 35 in
Vintage Sensenich Wooden Propeller, circa 1945
By Sensenich
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a beautiful wooden Sensenich propeller, dating to 1945. The propeller is stamped "H 3668" on the rear of the hub. Given its construction and designation, it is likely this pr...
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1940s American Modern Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Wood

Vintage 1950s Prop-Spinner
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Vintage Prop-Spinner from an early 1950s navy Neptune patrol plane.
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1950s American Craftsman Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Steel

Vintage 1950s Prop-Spinner
Vintage 1950s Prop-Spinner
H 24.5 in Dm 22.25 in
WWII PB4Y Patrol Bomber Tail Tip
Located in San Francisco, CA
A WWII Horizontal Tail Tip is from a U.S Navy PB4Y Patrol Bomber.
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Mid-20th Century American Craftsman Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Steel

WWII PB4Y Patrol Bomber Tail Tip
WWII PB4Y Patrol Bomber Tail Tip
H 6.25 in W 72.563 in D 27.25 in
Cold War Era Hand Cranked Air Raid Siren
Located in London, GB
A cold war era Secomak hand cranked air raid siren. Type 447, designed and manufactured by Secomak during WWII and the Cold War. Secomak (Service Electric Company of Stanmore, ...
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal

Cold War Era Hand Cranked Air Raid Siren
Cold War Era Hand Cranked Air Raid Siren
H 32.5 in W 14 in D 18.5 in
Art Deco Wooden Airplane Aviation Model, France 1930s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Stylish Art Deco wooden airplane model mounted on a geometric wood and metal display. This Art Deco model airplane is in solid wood with a lovely warm patina. It has one large Lucite...
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Metal, Copper

Large Airport Light Bulb, Italy, circa 1930
Located in Milan, IT
A Large airport light bulb of the RA (Regia Aereonautica). Mounted on a round painted wooden base. Italy circa 1930.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Aviation Objects

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Metal

Mid-20th Century Decorative German Suitcase Set
Located in Delft, NL
Mid 20th Century decorative German suitcase set A German suitcase set from the 1950s and 1960s, flown with the Royal Dutch Airlines, SAS, Tee, among others. The suitcases are line...
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Mid-20th Century German Vintage Aviation Objects

Materials

Leather

1936s Italian Savoia Marchetti SM 85 Walnut Lamellar Propeller Antique Aviation
Located in Milan, IT
The first and only example of a walnut lamellar propeller of the Savoia Marchetti SM 85 prototype flown for the first time on 19 December 1936 by Adriano Bacula, the company's test p...
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1930s Vintage Aviation Objects

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Wood

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Vintage Aviation Objects For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage aviation objects is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, aluminum and wood, all vintage aviation objects available were constructed with great care. Vintage aviation objects have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage aviation objects bearing Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many vintage aviation objects are appealing in their simplicity, but Riccardo Cavigioli, Jean-Pierre Carpentier and Sensenich produced popular vintage aviation objects that are worth a look.

Finding the Right Aviation Objects for You

Indulge in the thrill of flight without leaving your home. Find a collection of antique, new and vintage aviation objects on 1stDibs that will unquestionably elevate your interior design.

Whether you’re drawn to scale models of airplanes or detailed technical drawings that depict 20th-century aircraft engineering in general, vintage aviation collectibles are bound to stir conversation and add character to any shelf space or barren wall in your home. As decorative flourishes or sculptural statement-making additions to your home office, living room or elsewhere — from desktop trinkets to authentic fighter-plane propellers positioned as conspicuous wall art that demands attention — aviation objects pay homage to a long history of innovation as well as to the childlike excitement and sense of wonder that persists every time we board a plane.

We’ve trained our eyes on the sky, dreaming of flight, for centuries. While history shows that pioneering aviator duo the Wright brothers wouldn’t leave the ground for a sustained flight in a powered aircraft until the early 1900s, inventors, venturesome industrial designers and artists all over the world were ready for one much sooner.

During the 16th century, Renaissance painter Leonardo da Vinci’s notebook drawings of birds as well as human mechanical flight and famed blueprints for a “flying machine” captured imaginations and inspired future artists. Modern-day aviation fans might take to framing technical drawings and sketches of aircraft for a salon-style hang as a tribute to the history of air travel in their home. The breathtaking mid-century artwork of Italian aviation advertising draftsman Riccardo Cavigioli also makes for rich vintage aviation wall decor, telling stories of human ingenuity in watercolor paintings and pencil sketches.

On 1stDibs, find vintage aviation collectibles made from wood and metal in all shapes and sizes to meet any furniture style and decor plan that you may already have in place.

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