19th Century Italian Carved Louis XVI Style Giltwood Barometer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous late 19th century gilt wood barometer thermometer made in Italy in the Louis XVI or baroque taste.
Metal, Brass
Pair of 18th century Italian Clock and Barometer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 18th century Italian carved wood fragments with clock and barometer.
Giltwood
$1,758
H 40.56 in W 12.41 in D 1.97 in
Antique Victorian English Walnut Wheel Barometer by G & L Guanziroli London
Located in Suffolk, GB
G & L Guanziroli were London based makers working from Hatton Garden, part of a group of skilled Italian craftsmen producing barometers in the Victorian period.
Walnut
Italian Barometer, First Half of the 19th Century
By Gasparo Berti 1
Located in Milan, IT
Very rare barometer signed "Barometro secondo Torricelli Berti fece", made in Italy in the first half of the 19th century mounted on an ebonized wooden board, plates with weather in ...
Wood
Cardboard Barometer or Hygrometer from 1900
Located in Marseille, FR
Italian barometer or hygrometer in 1900 vintage cardboard.
Paper
18th C. Italian Giltwood Barometer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Reaumur carved giltwood wall barometer. The barometer no longer has any means to measure the weather but you can see all the original writing on the wood displaying the diffe...
Wood
19th C. Italian Giltwood Barometer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare early 19th century giltwood barometer depicting birds surrounded by foliage.
Gold
Wooden Barometer Italy 18th Century Fiorone Manufacture
Located in Milano, IT
Mercury barometer and alcohol thermometer in a finely carved wooden frame with richly decorated plant motifs. The sides are decorated with scrolls with fish scales in relief intertwi...
Wood
Italian Neoclassic Style Mahogany Barometer, Late 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
In the Georgian style with a straight vertical body with shaped capital top and base, retaining original glass tubing and mercury, all inscriptions in Italian.
Mahogany
Sold
H 40.16 in W 6.3 in D 1.97 in
Barometer with Double Thermometer, Italian Manufacture, Mid-19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Painted opaline plates with graduated references for barometer and thermometer. Italian manufacture, middle of the 19th century.
Wood
19th Century Gilt Wood Barometer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century gilt wood barometer.
Iron, Gold
Sold
H 39.38 in W 4.34 in D 1.58 in
Barometer Antique Weather Measuring Instrument by Giuseppe Piana Early 1800s
By Giuseppe Piana
Located in Milan, IT
Extremely rare barometer made by Giuseppe Piana at the beginning of 1800s, complete with thermometer and barometer with double pipe, the first one with siphon, the second one U shape...
Wood
Sold
H 38.98 in W 9.85 in D 1.78 in
1850 Ciceri and Pini Mahogany Barometer Antique Weather Measuring Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Barometer of mahogany wood with cedar wood edges, signed Ciceri and Pini active between 1842 and 1858. Silver-plated brass dial engraved with meteorological indications. The reading ...
Mahogany
Sold
H 34.25 in W 17.25 in D 1.75 in
French Directoire to Empire Giltwood Barometer Case Early 19th Century
Located in Nashville, TN
Until about 1780 barometers were still the preserve of scientists and the wealthy, but they had started to move out of Italy, up through France and into England.
Giltwood
Sold
H 36.42 in W 4.65 in D 1.58 in
Torricellian Travel Barometer Signed F.lli Conti, First Half of the 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Torricellian travel barometer complete with comparative thermometer with double centigrade and Reamur scale, signed F.lli Conti Ottici Meteorologisti di S.S.R.M Torino active since t...
Glass, Wood
19th Century Louis XV Style Italian Giltwood Barometer
Located in Bradenton, FL
Louie XV style giltwood Italian barometer. Sculpted with foliage, ribbons, and a violin.
Giltwood
Italian Parcel Paint and Gilt Decorated Gilt Gold Antique Barometer
Located in Stamford, CT
An Italian neoclassical style parcel paint and gilt decorated gilt gold antique barometer.
Sold
H 33.5 in W 20.5 in D 2.5 in
French 19th Century Carved Giltwood Barometer with Liberal Arts Allegory
Located in Atlanta, GA
Calligraphed on the periphery 'Baromètre Selon Toricelli', the famous 17th century Italian physicist inventor of the barometer, it is secured under glass.
Glass, Giltwood
19thC ITALIAN BAROMETER
Located in Atlanta, GA
19thC ITALIAN BAROMETER OUR INVENTORY #09-CL-010 AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE ANTIQUES
Italian Venetian Barometer
Located in Chamblee, GA
Hand-painted, Italian, Venetian barometer with bronze detailing.
Bronze
Painted & Gilt Wood Barometer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis XV style with carved gilt wood throughout. Finely painted flowers above face with a bottom cartouche with painted figure of an angel playing a flute, all on a dark green ground.
Painted and Gilt Wood Barometer
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very nice early 19th century Louis XVI design painted and gilt wood barometer in working order. SB5417/ 3347/10
Wood, Glass
French Midcentury Brass Circular Birdcage with Decorative Bird
Located in Atlanta, GA
This French brass circular birdcage from the Midcentury period is a delightful combination of form and whimsy, perfect for adding a touch of vintage charm to any interior. Crafted wi...
Brass
$2,691
H 12.6 in Dm 20.48 in
Low Plafonnier Crystal Chandelier Brass Lustre Ceiling Art Deco Gold Antique
Located in Berlin, DE
Introducing our beloved old chandelier, restored with love and expertise in Berlin. Its electrical wiring is compatible with the US, as it has been professionally re-wired and is rea...
Crystal, Brass, Wire
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
$17,936Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 15.75 in D 8.67 in
Rare 19th Century Italian Memento Mori Bust / Sculpture Carrara Marble Vanitas
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Masterfully carved Italian Vanitas / Memento Mori bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with masterfully carved hood & robes all from...
Carrara Marble
Fine Ormolu and Sevres Porcelain Antique French Clock Set
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning antique French ormolu clock set, circa 1870, mounted with exquisite Sèvres style porcelain with Rose Pompadour pink ground. Panels to the centre of the dial and the urns f...
Ormolu
19th Century Italian Gold Gilt Headboard
Located in San Angelo, TX
Stunning Italian gold gilt headboard featuring blue and white upholstery. Keep as is or reupholster to your liking. This is such a unique and gorgeous piece and is ready to hang on t...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Giltwood
$2,736Sale Price|20% Off
H 70.87 in W 85.44 in D 21.26 in
Exceptional Large Gothic English Victorian Burr Walnut Dressing Table Vanity
Located in Leicester, GB
An exceptional large vanity with six drawers, two cabinets and triple dressing mirrors. Circa 1900's. Made in England to the highest quality with fully panelled wooden back mirrors, ...
Mahogany, Walnut
$478,900
H 16.15 in W 28.35 in D 20.48 in
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone Regency period ebonized wooden casket
Located in London, GB
Magnificent and large ormolu and hardstone mounted ebonized wooden casket English, 19th Century Height 41cm, width 72cm, depth 52cm Exceptionally fine and richly adorned, this beau...
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
Gorgeous 18th Century Baroque South American Floral Shrine
Located in Rio De Janeiro, BR
Lovely 18th Century shrine in polychrome cedar. Rectangular box, topped by a cut pediment carved with flowers, flanked by a pair of tips – like simplified obelisks. Sides and pair of...
Cedar
$7,800 / set
H 28.5 in W 34 in D 18 in
19th Century Pair of Italian Baroque Style Giltwood Bed Coronas
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of large 19th century Italian bed coronas or crowns made in the Baroque taste. The coronas feature demi-lune shaped frames embellished with gold leaf and decorated with...
Gold Leaf
$9,080
H 51.19 in W 31.5 in D 12.6 in
Dante Chinoiserie-Style Carved Wooden Bar Cabinet by Spini Firenze
By Spini Firenze
Located in Milan, IT
A celebration of Chinoiserie's poetic scenarios and sumptuous details, this clean-lined wooden bar cabinet is an authentic cabinetmaking masterpiece. Gold-leaf and shaded-red decorat...
Wood
$99,563
W 80.71 in L 124.02 in
Tapestry Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period 1738 at the Gobelins
By Aubusson Manufacture
Located in Madrid, ES
Tapestry from the Royal Manufacture of Aubusson, Louis XVI period , made in 1738 at the Gobelins One panel from a series of Gobelins tapestries depicting the Hi...
Wool, Silk
$24,950 / set
H 38 in W 66 in D 28 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved and Laqué Gilded Bergère Settees or Loveseats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Louis XVI style carved and Laqué gilded bergère settees. The elegant pair of carved loveseats, upholstered in a blue velvet, with padded backs and sides and a cushion seat,...
Wood
$16,500
H 102 in W 45 in D 23 in
George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
George II Style Black & Gold Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk Bookcase.
Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer
$8,309Sale Price|20% Off
H 37.41 in W 95.67 in D 24.41 in
Sofa Louis XV, Covered with Authentic Perfect Aubusson Tapestry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
1910/M, I hope You can understand what it is from some photos only. Museum quality antique sofa, coating with an authentic Aubusson old tapestry: everything perfectly restored.. Uni...
Wood
Decorating with vintage, new and antique scientific instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.
The Age of Discovery (or the Age of Exploration) refers to a period during the 15th to 18th centuries that saw Europeans taking to the high seas to explore, trade and conquer various regions of the world. What we know about geography, the advancement of sea vessels and the development of scientific instruments all broadened significantly during this time.
With every new finding about our world, scientists invented tools to measure and record. While many of these objects are now obsolete, they are essentially works of art and have a rich history. Scientific instruments of a bygone era represent how far science and technology have advanced.
If you’re interested in introducing antique scientific instruments and tools to your decor to add contrast or draw attention to otherwise unexplored corners of your living room or dining room, there are many options to consider as far as textures and colors go. Like any curious decorative object that draws attention to your home library or mantel, vintage scientific instruments will likely add spirit to any conversation that might take place over cocktails or dinner.
Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.
Mid-century modern scientific instruments also capture a period of rapid progress, representing groundbreaking discoveries that defined the 20th century. Wouldn’t antique anatomical models of the 1950s pair well with your eye-catching abstract paintings, George Nelson clock or Florence Knoll sofa?
Whether you’re looking for a way to showcase your passion for chemistry or aviation or are making room in your foyer for a breathtaking industrial-style electronic time tower manufactured by Patek Philippe, 1stDibs offers a collection of vintage, new and antique scientific instruments that includes topographic tools, laboratory equipment and more.
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