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Botanic Scientific Specimen of Spruce, Italy, 1900
By Paravia
Located in Milan, IT
(natural) strobilus and a scale with ovules (about 12 times enlarged) of Spruce (Picea excelsa Lk), a
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Metal

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 Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Iron

Antique Cased Microscope, English, Scientific Instrument, Swift & Son, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique cased microscope. An English, black enamel scientific instrument by J. Swift
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Balance Scale
Located in Los Angeles, CA
American balance scale.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Balance Scale
Balance Scale
H 60 in W 22 in D 19 in
19th Century Feench Barometer Antique Scientific Instrument Weather Misure
Located in Milan, IT
Centigrade and Fahrenheit scale. Height 94 cm, width 26.3 cm depth / thickness 6 cm. Very good condition
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1850s French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Wood

French Baker's Scale
Located in Houston, TX
French Baker's scale. This antique cast iron baker's scale includes original weights. Great
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Iron

Antique French Baker's Scale
French Baker's Scale
H 11.5 in W 29.75 in D 13.13 in
Large 1920's Vintage Scientific Anatomical Human 3D Educational Ear Model
Located in Lafayette, IN
Large 1920's Vintage scientific anatomical human 3D ear model. Large 16" scale and wonderful
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1920s American Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Rubber, Wood

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 Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Oversize Scale, Italy, 1850
Located in Milan, IT
scale, the circular reference and the needle for measurement. At the end of each side of the harm two
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

Antique Oversize Scale, Italy, 1850
Oversize Scale, Italy, 1850
H 83 in W 48 in D 10 in
19century English Balancing Scale
By G. None
Located in Tarrytown, NY
19century English balancing scale.
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19th Century European Industrial Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Iron

19century English Balancing Scale
19century English Balancing Scale
H 26 in W 21 in D 13.5 in
Commercial Scale, Sweden 1867
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fully functional scale bears the inspection stamp from the City of Hälsingborg and the date
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19th Century Swedish Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Iron

Commercial Scale, Sweden 1867
Commercial Scale, Sweden 1867
H 19 in W 32 in D 13 in
American Victorian Brass Scale
Located in New York, NY
American Victorian green painted iron and brass scale with 2 brass trays.
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19th Century American Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Iron

American Victorian Brass Scale
American Victorian Brass Scale
H 32 in W 25 in D 7 in
Induction Coil or Sled Antique Scientific Instrument by Du Bois Reymond 1870
Located in Milan, IT
sled with a graduated scale. The current is maximum when the moving coil is completely overlapped to
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1870s Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Elevate your decor with this striking 19th Century French Metal Scale, a piece that exudes the
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale
19th Century French Metal Scale
H 8.6 in W 23.8 in D 10.1 in
19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Embark on a journey through time with this exquisite 19th Century French Metal Scale, a testament
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale
19th Century French Metal Scale
H 10.5 in W 21.5 in D 8.2 in
19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Step into the aura of 19th-century France with this majestic metal scale, a striking relic of its
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale
19th Century French Metal Scale
H 10.1 in W 22.2 in D 9.4 in
19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This distinguished 19th Century French Metal Scale is an emblem of the rich historical past
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale
19th Century French Metal Scale
H 12.5 in W 27.3 in D 10.9 in
19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Metal Scale is an authentic piece of history, encapsulating the essence of
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale
19th Century French Metal Scale
H 11.7 in W 24.2 in D 10.5 in
19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this authentic 19th Century French Metal Scale, a testament to the enduring
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale
19th Century French Metal Scale
H 27.3 in W 26.5 in D 5.9 in
19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Metal Scale is a striking artifact that captures the essence of historical
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale
19th Century French Metal Scale
H 7 in W 21.1 in D 8.2 in
Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron scale was made in France, circa 1900. A ubiquitous classic in the home or the market
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Antique French Cast Iron Scale
H 11.4 in W 21.3 in D 9.4 in
Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron scale was made in France, circa 1900. A ubiquitous classic in the home or the market
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Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Antique French Cast Iron Scale
H 9.8 in W 21.3 in D 9.4 in
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
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Early 20th Century British Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Oak

Set of Oak Doctors Scales
Set of Oak Doctors Scales
H 31 in W 31.5 in D 25 in
Quality Antique Victorian Brass Scales
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique Victorian brass scales having a quality set of brass scales with 2 circular brass
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

Quality Antique Victorian Brass Scales
Quality Antique Victorian Brass Scales
H 19.38 in W 19.3 in D 12.6 in
19th Century French Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Immerse yourself in the tranquility of this 20th Century Belgian Artwork by René Berdal. This piece presents a serene composition, where vertical stripes in varying shades of blue cr...
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal Scale
19th Century French Metal Scale
H 14.4 in W 28.1 in D 12.1 in
French Vintage Massive Culinary Scale
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This massive culinary or produce scale from Lyon, France is the perfect antique accessory to
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Metal, Brass, Copper, Iron

French Vintage Massive Culinary Scale
French Vintage Massive Culinary Scale
H 15 in W 43 in D 18.88 in
Italian 18th Century Balance, Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very stunning 18th century balance - Scale from Rome, Italy. Beautifully crafted from polychromed
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Wood

Italian 18th Century Balance, Scale
Italian 18th Century Balance, Scale
H 44 in W 18 in D 15.5 in
French 19th Century Culinary Scale
By Trussant & Cie
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An antique French counter or grocer scale in ebonized hardwood and mahogany inlay with white marble
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Marble, Copper

French 19th Century Culinary Scale
French 19th Century Culinary Scale
H 8.25 in W 24.5 in D 9.75 in
Large French 19th Century Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
A delightful 19th century large French Balance - or scale in copper, iron and wood used in the silk
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Copper, Iron

Large French 19th Century Scale
Large French 19th Century Scale
H 16.75 in W 38.25 in D 21.88 in
French 18th Century Balance Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome French 18th century balance scale in iron and brass. The balance mechanism is in iron
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18th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

French 18th Century Balance Scale
French 18th Century Balance Scale
H 24.5 in W 24.5 in D 8 in
Charpentier French Victorian Brass Scale
By P. Charpentier a Paris 1
Located in New York, NY
French Victorian brass scale with 2 round trays on square wooden base (signed CHARPENTIER with
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

Large Antique French Neoclassical Brass Scale
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Antique French Neoclassical Brass Scale, by Berenger & Co, Lyon France, Circa 1870 A
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale presents a stunning juxtaposition of elegance and
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
metal scale. This historical piece is a true representation of French craftsmanship, featuring a robust
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Wooden & Metal Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this exquisite 19th-century French balance scale, a harmonious blend of
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Metal & Marble Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This magnificent 19th Century French Metal & Marble Scale is a striking amalgam of functionality
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Marble, Metal

Monumental Floor Standing Brass Butcher Scale
Located in Cheshire, GB
A large set of floor standing brass balance scales and graduated weights with bullhead terminal
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Early 20th Century Spanish Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

A precision brass scale, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Precision scale made out on brass. France circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

Antique French Grocers Scale Circa 1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Grocers Scale Circa 1890
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Late 19th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

Antique French Grocers Scale Circa 1890
Antique French Grocers Scale Circa 1890
H 6 in W 4.25 in D 2.75 in
A seed scale model, France 1830.
Located in Milan, IT
Rare model of scale for seeds. Wooden and iron. France 1830 ca.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Iron

A seed scale model, France 1830.
A seed scale model, France 1830.
H 15 in W 24 in D 8 in
Set of Victorian Brass Beam Scales
Located in Altrincham, GB
Set of Victorian Brass Beam Scales, complete with pans and nest of weights - Williams & Sons
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

Set of Victorian Brass Beam Scales
Set of Victorian Brass Beam Scales
H 27 in W 21 in D 12 in
19th Century French Cast Iron Scale
Located in High Point, NC
This cast iron scale was made in France, circa 1900. A household and marketplace classic, scales of
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Metal, Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Scale
19th Century French Cast Iron Scale
H 42.5 in W 18.1 in D 19.7 in
Equal Arm Brass Scale with Weights
Located in Houston, TX
This equal arm brass scale is set on a wooden platform with brass weights. The wooden platform has
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19th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

Equal Arm Brass Scale with Weights
Equal Arm Brass Scale with Weights
H 10.5 in W 19.5 in D 10.5 in
1880s Iron And Brass Balancing Scale
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s iron and brass balancing scale.
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1880s Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

1880s Iron And Brass Balancing Scale
1880s Iron And Brass Balancing Scale
H 12 in W 20 in D 7.5 in
Pike and Elliman English Brass Scale
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pike and Elliman brass shop scale, dating to the 1880's. Nice original condition. Class b to weigh
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1880s English Early Victorian Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

Pike and Elliman English Brass Scale
Pike and Elliman English Brass Scale
H 15.5 in W 14 in D 6.75 in
Large 19th Century Bronze Balance Scale
Located in Dallas, TX
Large 19th Century Bronze Balance Scale is a wonderful example of European mercantile history
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Mid-19th Century English Belle Époque Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Bronze

Large 19th Century Bronze Balance Scale
Large 19th Century Bronze Balance Scale
H 29 in W 21.5 in D 11.5 in
Early 20th Century French Laboratory Scale
Located in High Point, NC
Made in early 20th Century France, this mechanical wonder was crafted with an eye for aesthetics, the richly polished wood and meticulously crafted mechanism elevate this piece with ...
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Early 20th Century French French Provincial Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Metal

Pair of Victorian Antique Brass Scales
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of Victorian antique brass scales standing on a mahogany base. A brass centre column having a
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

Pair of Victorian Antique Brass Scales
Pair of Victorian Antique Brass Scales
H 23.5 in W 21 in D 10.5 in
French 19th Century Iron & Brass Tabletop Scale
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A smart French metal hanging balance scale from the 1900’s. Two straight stirrups hang from the
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19th Century French Other Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Brass and Wooden Jewelry Scale
Located in High Point, NC
a set of weights and spare weigh boats. Transformed into a delightful accessory, the scale evokes
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

Apothecary precision scale, travelling set, France 1890
Located in Milan, IT
Precision travel scale, pharmaceutical use. The box is made of oak wood. The scale can be
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Late 19th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Wood

Cast Iron Personal Weighing Scales by JARASO
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Cast Iron Personal Weighing Scales by JARASO Quirky scales to keep your weight personal, the
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Iron

Precision demountable scale for travel, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Apothecary traveling scale entirely demountable. All the pieces fits inside the front drawer. Oak
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Late 19th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large Chinese carved wood apothecary balance scale with stand and storage drawer cabinet. It
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19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

A scale weighs travel letters, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
A scale weighs travel letters of gilt brass, S-shaped round plate of gilt brass. Ring to hold it
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Late 19th Century French Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

19th Century Brass and Wooden Jewelry Scale
Located in High Point, NC
a set of weights and spare weigh boats. Transformed into a delightful accessory, the scale evokes
Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

Antique English Oak and Brass Postal Scale
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English oak and brass postal scale.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Victorian Brass Merchants Scale
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian brass merchants scale with square glass tray, round brass tray, and inset oval
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

Brass Balance Shop Scales with Eagle Crest
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Brass balance shop scales with eagle crest Decorative large brass balance shop scales  I
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Late 19th Century Industrial Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Brass

Dairy Balance Scales by Parnall of Bristol
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Dairy balance scales by Parnall of Bristol Superb large brass and iron dairy balance scales by
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1880s Victorian Antique Scientific Scales

Materials

Iron

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Antique Scientific Scales For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique scientific scales is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and iron, all antique scientific scales available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of antique scientific scales available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique scientific scales to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Industrial, Victorian and Georgian antique scientific scales are of considerable interest. W & T Avery, Henry Troemner and Chatillion Scale Works each produced beautiful antique scientific scales that are worth considering.

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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