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Art Deco Scale Penny

Mills Novelty Art Deco Green Porcelain Penny Scale
Mills Novelty Art Deco Green Porcelain Penny Scale

Mills Novelty Art Deco Green Porcelain Penny Scale

$700Sale Price|41% Off

H 45 in W 13 in D 23 in

Mills Novelty Art Deco Green Porcelain Penny Scale

By Mills Novelty Company

Located in Ferndale, MI

Art Deco period penny scale by Mills Novelty co.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Rock-Ola "Loboy" Porcelain Enamel Coin-Op Penny Scale
Art Deco Rock-Ola "Loboy" Porcelain Enamel Coin-Op Penny Scale

Art Deco Rock-Ola "Loboy" Porcelain Enamel Coin-Op Penny Scale

By Rock-Ola

Located in Norwalk, CT

This scale - the "LoBoy" model - was produced by the jukebox manufacturing company Rock-Ola in the 1930s and features a Classic skyscraper-inspired Art Deco Silhouette in black and w...

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Enamel

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Mills American  Art Deco Penny Scale
Mills American  Art Deco Penny Scale

Mills American Art Deco Penny Scale

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H 46 in W 18 in D 24 in

Mills American Art Deco Penny Scale

By Mills Novelty Company

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This American art deco penny scale was produced by the Mills Industries of Chicago ca. 1935.

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20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Enamel, Chrome

Art Deco Watling Enameled Floor Penny Scale
Art Deco Watling Enameled Floor Penny Scale

Art Deco Watling Enameled Floor Penny Scale

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H 48.25 in W 17 in D 25 in

Art Deco Watling Enameled Floor Penny Scale

Located in Astoria, NY

Art Deco red enameled metal floor penny scale by Watling Chicago Co., mirror to front, Measures: 48.25" H x 17" W x 25" D.

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Seldom seen Art Deco 1930s's PEERLESS Lollipop arcade coin-op penny scale
Seldom seen Art Deco 1930s's PEERLESS Lollipop arcade coin-op penny scale

Seldom seen Art Deco 1930s's PEERLESS Lollipop arcade coin-op penny scale

By Peerless

Located in Buffalo, NY

Seldom seen Art Deco 1930s's PEERLESS Lollipop arcade coin-op penny scale....Amazing original condition,, Tested and working perfectly,, Accurate weight,,.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Rare Art Deco/ Machine Age Rx Arcade Penny Scale, RX Scale Mfg.Co Inc
Rare Art Deco/ Machine Age Rx Arcade Penny Scale, RX Scale Mfg.Co Inc

Rare Art Deco/ Machine Age Rx Arcade Penny Scale, RX Scale Mfg.Co Inc

By Detecto Scale Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning Art Deco Penny scale salvaged from old downtown Buffalo NY drug store, perfect working condition, accurate weight, retains original key/ keys.

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome, Iron

Antique Toledo 8400A American Art Deco Green Enameled Porcelain Penny Coin Scale
Antique Toledo 8400A American Art Deco Green Enameled Porcelain Penny Coin Scale

Antique Toledo 8400A American Art Deco Green Enameled Porcelain Penny Coin Scale

By Toledo Scale Company

Located in Dayton, OH

Toledo Scale Company Model 8400A. Features an enameled green porcelain finish and tiled station. Features the iconic Art Deco Skyscraper design with a glass readout along the top. ...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Chicago Mills Novelty Co. Art Deco Penny Floor Drugstore Scale with Health Chart
Chicago Mills Novelty Co. Art Deco Penny Floor Drugstore Scale with Health Chart

Chicago Mills Novelty Co. Art Deco Penny Floor Drugstore Scale with Health Chart

By Mills Novelty Company

Located in Buffalo, NY

Chicago Mills Novelty Co. Art Deco penny floor drugstore scale with original health chart.

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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Iron

Mills “Trylon” American  Art Deco Penny Scale
Mills “Trylon” American  Art Deco Penny Scale

Mills “Trylon” American Art Deco Penny Scale

Located in Coral Gables, FL

This American art deco penny scale was produced in 1939 by Mills Industries, Chicago to tie in with the new York Worlds Fair of that year.

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20th Century American Bathroom Fixtures

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Located in London, GB

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French Style Wrought Iron Greenhouse with Door and Windows in Green Color

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Austrian Mastercraft Lowboy Art Deco 1930 / Original, Restored
Austrian Mastercraft Lowboy Art Deco 1930 / Original, Restored

Austrian Mastercraft Lowboy Art Deco 1930 / Original, Restored

By Woka Lamps

Located in Vienna, AT

Delicate and elegant sideboard, veneered with a wonderful textured walnut.

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Sideboards

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Gulfstream Pinball Arcade Game, 1972 USA
Gulfstream Pinball Arcade Game, 1972 USA

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$4,800

H 70 in W 22 in D 51.5 in

Gulfstream Pinball Arcade Game, 1972 USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage 'Gulfstream' pinball machine from 1972. Designed by Norm Clark and manufactured by Williams Electronics. 4175 produced in total. In excellent working condition. Great visuals...

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Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

$14,000Sale Price|60% Off

H 79.5 in W 84 in D 108.5 in

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson

By Herman Miller, George Nelson

Located in Lafayette, IN

This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette
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By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Vintage German Made Telefunken Kra Red Bakelite Radio, Pop Design, Space Age
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Vintage German Made Telefunken Kra Red Bakelite Radio, Pop Design, Space Age

$846Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.73 in W 18.9 in D 5.52 in

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By Telefunken

Located in Milano, IT

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Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
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Located in Houston, TX

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Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal
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Müller Bar Cabinet in Metal

$4,194 / item

H 47.25 in W 34.65 in D 17.52 in

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By Müller Möbelfabrikation

Located in Tilburg, NL

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Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
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Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

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H 51.58 in W 137.8 in D 1.58 in

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By Lemon

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Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

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H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

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Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

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Ernesto Valabrega for Studio Vittorio Valabrega Decorative Fireplace Mantel

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Located in Waalwijk, NL

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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.