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Late 19th Century German Anatomical Model of a Liver on Stand, circa 1890
Late 19th Century German Anatomical Model of a Liver on Stand, circa 1890

Late 19th Century German Anatomical Model of a Liver on Stand, circa 1890

By Bock Steger

Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire

and scientific shops in Germany. Steger models are of significant historical interest because of their

Category

1890s German High Victorian Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Plaster

19th Century Anatomic Didactic Model, Pharynx-larynx-lungs by Bock-Steger Lips
19th Century Anatomic Didactic Model, Pharynx-larynx-lungs by Bock-Steger Lips

19th Century Anatomic Didactic Model, Pharynx-larynx-lungs by Bock-Steger Lips

By Franz-Josef Steger

Located in Antwerp, BE

Anatomic didactic model of the pharynx-larynx-lungs by Bock-Steger Lips of Leipzig, Germany, circa

Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Plaster

19th Century Anatomic Didactic Model, Head Cross Section by Bock-Steger Lips
19th Century Anatomic Didactic Model, Head Cross Section by Bock-Steger Lips

19th Century Anatomic Didactic Model, Head Cross Section by Bock-Steger Lips

By Franz-Josef Steger

Located in Antwerp, BE

Anatomic didactic model of the cross section of the head by Bock-Steger Lips of Leipzig, Germany

Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Plaster

19th Century Didactic Anatomical Model of the Ear by Bock-Steger Lips
19th Century Didactic Anatomical Model of the Ear by Bock-Steger Lips

19th Century Didactic Anatomical Model of the Ear by Bock-Steger Lips

By Franz-Josef Steger

Located in Antwerp, BE

German anatomic didactic model of the human ear. Signed “g. Steger / schkeuditz” on the bottom, and

Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Plaster

A Rare Group Of Continental Scientific Models Of Mushrooms.
A Rare Group Of Continental Scientific Models Of Mushrooms.

A Rare Group Of Continental Scientific Models Of Mushrooms.

Located in Milan, IT

painted,rise the great scientific model, made out of wax and hand painted, depicting the three different

Category

19th Century Unknown Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Papier Mâché, Wax

Scientific Tellurium and Lunarium by Jean Felkl, Praha, circa 1870
Scientific Tellurium and Lunarium by Jean Felkl, Praha, circa 1870

Scientific Tellurium and Lunarium by Jean Felkl, Praha, circa 1870

Located in Milan, IT

Scientific physical demonstration model signed on the earth globe: "Zemekoule Vydali. J. Felkl a

Category

1890s German Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Bronze

Botanic Model, Italy 1900
Botanic Model, Italy 1900

Botanic Model, Italy 1900

By Paravia

Located in Milan, IT

A botanic didactical model, depicting a Solarum Tuberosum flower pale pink color made out of papier

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Metal

Botanic Model, Italy 1900
Botanic Model, Italy 1900

Botanic Model, Italy 1900

By Paravia

Located in Milan, IT

A botanic didactical model, depicting a Solarum Tuberosum flower pale pink color made out of papier

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Metal

Mushroom Model, France 1890
Mushroom Model, France 1890

Mushroom Model, France 1890

Located in Milan, IT

A model for pharmacy of mushroom specimen Lactarius Scrobitulatus. Made out of plaster watercolored

Category

1890s French Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Botanic Model, Germany 1900 ca
Botanic Model, Germany 1900 ca

Botanic Model, Germany 1900 ca

By Osterloh Modell

Located in Milan, IT

1890 ca. These botanical models were used in schools to show students the characteristics of various

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Metal

Oversized Wax Anatomical Model - 1800s
Oversized Wax Anatomical Model - 1800s

Oversized Wax Anatomical Model - 1800s

Located in Peekskill, NY

This highly detailed model looks to be two times normal scale. These wax models were the first

Category

19th Century Unknown Industrial Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Wood, Wax

Large Dr. Auzoux Tooth Model
Large Dr. Auzoux Tooth Model

Large Dr. Auzoux Tooth Model

By Dr. Louis Auzoux

Located in Peekskill, NY

We have travelled all-over the world always on the lookout for early Dr. Auzoux Models. Most are

Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Antique Scientific Model

Important 1920s Medical Artist Model
Important 1920s Medical Artist Model

Important 1920s Medical Artist Model

By The Plastic Surgery Laboratories

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a lifesize medical model. They were used as teaching aids for medical students. These

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Scientific Model

Antique, 3D Anatomical Head Model
Antique, 3D Anatomical Head Model

Antique, 3D Anatomical Head Model

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A delicately hand-painted and highly detailed anatomical head for class. Made of wood and plaster. Left side showing muscles, right side skull. Right side detachable with removable b...

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Wood, Plaster

Early 20th century Azoux anatomical model
Early 20th century Azoux anatomical model

Early 20th century Azoux anatomical model

Located in London, GB

anatomical models. His models are considered one of the best in the field due to their scientifically

Category

Early 20th Century French Early Victorian Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Wood

Rare 1800s Dr. Auzoux Anatomical Model
Rare 1800s Dr. Auzoux Anatomical Model

Rare 1800s Dr. Auzoux Anatomical Model

By Dr. Louis Auzoux

Located in Peekskill, NY

We have travelled all-over the world always on the lookout for early Dr. Auzoux Models. We found

Category

19th Century French Industrial Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Paper

Rare 1800s Dr. Auzoux Anatomical Model
Rare 1800s Dr. Auzoux Anatomical Model

Rare 1800s Dr. Auzoux Anatomical Model

By Dr. Louis Auzoux

Located in Peekskill, NY

We have travelled all-over the world always on the lookout for early Dr. Auzoux Models. We found

Category

19th Century French Industrial Antique Scientific Model

Hand-Painted Half Head Anatomical Model
Hand-Painted Half Head Anatomical Model

Hand-Painted Half Head Anatomical Model

Located in Peekskill, NY

Hand lettered and delicately painted this life-sized model stands 17" tall on a turned wood base

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Wood, Plaster

Unique Set of Botanical Mushroom Models
Unique Set of Botanical Mushroom Models

Unique Set of Botanical Mushroom Models

Located in Culver City, CA

Unique set of botanical mushroom samples/models used for education purposes, unusual rubber

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Rubber, Plastic

Important 1920's Medical Artist Model
Important 1920's Medical Artist Model

Important 1920's Medical Artist Model

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a life size medical model. They were used as teaching aids for medical students. These

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Metal

Important 1920's Medical Artist Model
Important 1920's Medical Artist Model

Important 1920's Medical Artist Model

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a life size medical model. They were used as teaching aids for medical students. These

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Metal

1910 Anatomical Model of Sheep, Germany
1910 Anatomical Model of Sheep, Germany

1910 Anatomical Model of Sheep, Germany

By Somso

Located in Peekskill, NY

This rare German hand painted papier-mâché teaching model was manufactured by Somso circa 1910. One

Category

Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Scientific Model

Life Size 1800s Paper Mache Anatomical Model
Life Size 1800s Paper Mache Anatomical Model

Life Size 1800s Paper Mache Anatomical Model

Located in Peekskill, NY

These full body paper mache models were very delicate and not many survived. The condition is

Category

19th Century Japanese Industrial Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Iron

Anatomical Teaching Model "Fundus Ventriculi" Germany, 1920s
Anatomical Teaching Model "Fundus Ventriculi" Germany, 1920s

Anatomical Teaching Model "Fundus Ventriculi" Germany, 1920s

Located in Almelo, NL

Anatomical teaching model "Fundus Ventriculi" Germany 1920s. Small damages and repairs. But overall

Category

1920s German Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Plaster, Wood

antique teaching aid wax anatomical head model
antique teaching aid wax anatomical head model

antique teaching aid wax anatomical head model

Located in Berghuelen, DE

an antique highly detailed wax model of a sliced human head in a glass case. used as teaching

Category

Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Glass, Wood, Wax

Anatomical Model of the Uterus, Italy 1900
Anatomical Model of the Uterus, Italy 1900

Anatomical Model of the Uterus, Italy 1900

Located in Milan, IT

A very rare anatomical model for class, depicting the female genital organ made by the Italian

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Brass

Large Early Paper Mache Didactic Model of Fish
Large Early Paper Mache Didactic Model of Fish

Large Early Paper Mache Didactic Model of Fish

Located in Peekskill, NY

This model could be turn of the century and is over two foot long. It is in incredible condition

Category

Late 19th Century French Industrial Antique Scientific Model

Anatomic Model Depicting a Human Heart, France, 1890
Anatomic Model Depicting a Human Heart, France, 1890

Anatomic Model Depicting a Human Heart, France, 1890

Located in Milan, IT

Anatomic model for teaching, depicting a man’s heart, made out of plaster and painted paper mâché

Category

1890s French Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Metal

Antique 3D Anatomical Foot Model Made by Somso
Antique 3D Anatomical Foot Model Made by Somso

Antique 3D Anatomical Foot Model Made by Somso

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A highly detailed three dimensional anatomical model of a foot made by Somso. made of plaster and

Category

Early 20th Century German Schoolhouse Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Plaster

Planet Model, so called Tellurium, Stockholm circa 1900
Planet Model, so called Tellurium, Stockholm circa 1900

Planet Model, so called Tellurium, Stockholm circa 1900

Located in Greven, DE

Ancient Planet Model so-called Tellurium Stockholm Metal, wood, paper circa 1900 Dimensions: H x

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Metal

Anatomic Model for Class: an Animal’s Heart, France, 1890
Anatomic Model for Class: an Animal’s Heart, France, 1890

Anatomic Model for Class: an Animal’s Heart, France, 1890

Located in Milan, IT

Anatomic model for class, depicting an animal’s heart, made out of painted plaster and papier machè

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Metal

Antique Teaching Aid Human Skin Model on Wooden Plate
Antique Teaching Aid Human Skin Model on Wooden Plate

Antique Teaching Aid Human Skin Model on Wooden Plate

Located in Berghuelen, DE

an antique hand-painted and hand lettered anatomical wall model of the human skin for class. made

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Antique Teaching Aid Human Head Model on Wall Plate
Antique Teaching Aid Human Head Model on Wall Plate

Antique Teaching Aid Human Head Model on Wall Plate

Located in Berghuelen, DE

An antique hand-painted and hand lettered anatomical wall head model for class. Made of wood

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Wax Model of a Viper’s Head, Italy, XVIII Century
Wax Model of a Viper’s Head, Italy, XVIII Century

Wax Model of a Viper’s Head, Italy, XVIII Century

Located in Milan, IT

slightly on the side. The bar sustain the beautiful wax model of a viper’s head, on one side shows the

Category

18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Iron

Brass and Wooden Microscope Culpeper Model, circa 1770-1790
Brass and Wooden Microscope Culpeper Model, circa 1770-1790

Brass and Wooden Microscope Culpeper Model, circa 1770-1790

Located in Milan, IT

Antique brass and wooden microscope Culpeper model, circa 1770-1790. It is an antique optical

Category

1780s Antique Scientific Model

Large 19th Century Dr. Auzoux Paper Mache Model of Brain
Large 19th Century Dr. Auzoux Paper Mache Model of Brain

Large 19th Century Dr. Auzoux Paper Mache Model of Brain

By Dr. Louis Auzoux

Located in Peekskill, NY

This fantastically detailed double sized 19th century papier mâché model of the brain dates to the

Category

Mid-19th Century French Industrial Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Paper

Collection of Friedrich Ziegler wax model human heart development forms
Collection of Friedrich Ziegler wax model human heart development forms

Collection of Friedrich Ziegler wax model human heart development forms

Located in London, GB

Collection of Friedrich Ziegler wax model human heart development forms A rare collection of 4 wax

Category

Early 1900s German Victorian Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Natural Fiber

Ancient Planet Model, Tellurium, FR. J. Berg, Stockholm, circa 1900
Ancient Planet Model, Tellurium, FR. J. Berg, Stockholm, circa 1900

Ancient Planet Model, Tellurium, FR. J. Berg, Stockholm, circa 1900

Located in Greven, DE

Ancient planet model so-called tellurium Stockholm Metal, wood, paper around 1900 Dimensions: H x

Category

Early 1900s Swedish Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Metal

Antique Hawk-Eye Shutter Model 2A Folding Camera c.1910
Antique Hawk-Eye Shutter Model 2A Folding Camera c.1910

Antique Hawk-Eye Shutter Model 2A Folding Camera c.1910

By Eastman Kodak

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A Hawk-Eye Shutter Model 2A folding camera with a leather wrapped body and chrome and brass

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Antique Half Relief Anatomical Model Head in Wax German circa 1900
Antique Half Relief Anatomical Model Head in Wax German circa 1900

Antique Half Relief Anatomical Model Head in Wax German circa 1900

Located in London, GB

A very special ( and also rather gruesome ) anatomical model, diameter of the head with teeth, eye

Category

Early 20th Century German Victorian Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Glass

Art Deco Kodak Compur Model Six-20 Folding Camera c.1930
Art Deco Kodak Compur Model Six-20 Folding Camera c.1930

Art Deco Kodak Compur Model Six-20 Folding Camera c.1930

By Eastman Kodak

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An Art Deco Kodak Compur Model Six-20 Folding Camera with a leather wrapped body, chrome

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Anatomical Plaster Model, Made in Italy in the Late 19th Century
Anatomical Plaster Model, Made in Italy in the Late 19th Century

Anatomical Plaster Model, Made in Italy in the Late 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Anatomical didactic study of a man made of polychrome plaster, removable. The finely defined model

Category

1870s Italian Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Plaster

Educational Biology Model Made in Germany in the Late 19th Century
Educational Biology Model Made in Germany in the Late 19th Century

Educational Biology Model Made in Germany in the Late 19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Educational panel depicting the digestive system made of plaster and polychrome papier mâché and mounted on a gray vertical wooden panel. German manufacture of the late nineteenth ce...

Category

1880s German Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Plaster

Antique Brass Country Store National Cash Register Model 442-E-L C1900
Antique Brass Country Store National Cash Register Model 442-E-L C1900

Antique Brass Country Store National Cash Register Model 442-E-L C1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

Country Store National Cash Register Model 442-E-L C1900. 22 1/4" x 22 3/4" x 16 3/4". This antique

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Kodak No. 3A Model C Folding Camera c.1900-1915
Large Antique Kodak No. 3A Model C Folding Camera c.1900-1915

Large Antique Kodak No. 3A Model C Folding Camera c.1900-1915

By Eastman Kodak

Located in San Francisco, CA

life size hand model. CREATOR Eastman Kodak Company DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1900-1915

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Male anatomical model in painted stuccoed fiber. First half of the 20th century.
Male anatomical model in painted stuccoed fiber. First half of the 20th century.

Male anatomical model in painted stuccoed fiber. First half of the 20th century.

Located in Leuven , BE

Male anatomical model in painted stuccoed fiber. First half of the 20th century. Beautiful patina

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Natural Fiber, Parchment Paper

RARE 1920's Anatomical Model of a Pig,  made in France Luis M. Meusel
RARE 1920's Anatomical Model of a Pig,  made in France Luis M. Meusel

RARE 1920's Anatomical Model of a Pig, made in France Luis M. Meusel

By Meusel Luis

Located in Buffalo, NY

This rare French Teaching model measures over 32 inches long and 16 inches tall. The base is wood

Category

1920s French Folk Art Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Male Human Skeleton Scientific / Education Model
Male Human Skeleton Scientific / Education Model

Male Human Skeleton Scientific / Education Model

Located in Norwalk, CT

This piece will definitely be a conversation starter! This male human skeleton scientific model is

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Bone

French Brass Scientific Display Model
French Brass Scientific Display Model

French Brass Scientific Display Model

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Antique French brass scientific display model made by Fabre and Kunemann. Signed with Paris address

Category

19th Century French Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Brass

French Hand Carved Wooden Armillary
French Hand Carved Wooden Armillary

French Hand Carved Wooden Armillary

Located in Dallas, TX

entirely of wood and meticulously hand painted, this antique scientific model showcases celestial precision

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Wood, Paint

Ten Vintage Mushroom Teaching Models Scientific Specimen
Ten Vintage Mushroom Teaching Models Scientific Specimen

Ten Vintage Mushroom Teaching Models Scientific Specimen

Located in Berghuelen, DE

A bunch of ten mushroom vintage school models made of wood and paper mâché (some labels in German

Category

Early 20th Century German Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Wood, Paper

Albert Munsell Color Sphere Antique Scientific 3-D Model
Albert Munsell Color Sphere Antique Scientific 3-D Model

Albert Munsell Color Sphere Antique Scientific 3-D Model

Located in San Diego, CA

-painted spherical color model divided into calibrated bands of muted reds, yellows, browns, and neutrals

Category

Early 1900s American American Classical Antique Scientific Model

Materials

Metal

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Antique Scientific Model For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique scientific model for your home. An antique scientific model — often made from wood, plaster and glass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an antique scientific model — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique scientific model, designed in the Industrial or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique scientific model over the years, but those crafted by Antonio Vallardi Editore, Louis M. Meusel and National Cash Register Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right Scientific-instruments for You

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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