Oak barometer
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved oak barometer, the shaped carved oak frame with rectangular thermometer above the silvered
Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Oak
Oak barometer
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved oak barometer, the shaped carved oak frame with rectangular thermometer above the silvered
Oak
Antique Aneroid Barometer
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage Aneroid barometer.
Wood
French Eglomise Barometer
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine decorative french eglomise barometer.
Small Hexagonal Shaped Barometer
Located in Queens, NY
Small hexagonal shaped wood barometer.
English Victorian Rosewood Barometer
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian shaped rosewood and inlaid wall barometer.
Metal Ship-Wheel Barometer
Located in Queens, NY
Small metal ship-wheel shaped barometer on rectangular wood base.
Metal
George III Mahogany Barometer
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Mahogany wheel barometer with a swan-neck pediment, brass dial, thermometer, hygrometer, and level
Glass, Mahogany
19th Century Large Barometer
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century large barometer made in London by Thomas Rubergall, who was the Queen Victoria’s
Glass, Satinwood
John Bennett Georgian Barometer
By John Bennett
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Georgian barometer by the leading London instrument-maker John Bennett strongly
Brass
Antique French Ormolu Barometer
Located in Sandwich, MA
Wonderful antique French mercury barometer. Louis XVI ormolu style with elaborate cast bronze
Bronze
Antique Clock and Barometer
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique Victorian clock and barometer adorned with medieval weaponry.
Bronze
19th c. Giltwood Barometer
Located in New Orleans, LA
Carved and Giltwood Louis XVI Style Barometer
Giltwood
Victorian Aneriod Wall Barometer
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian Aneriod Barometer with gilded and chased outer casing mounted on a mahogany board
Metal
French Louis XVI Barometer
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI (18th Century) barometer with original scientific illustrations and mercury vial
Giltwood, Glass
Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Of typical form‚ the giltwood body centered by a circular barometer dial flanked by pillars ending
Wood
Louis XVI Period Barometer
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Very charming carved and gilded acanthus leaf framed Louis XVI period wall barometer with glass
English Regency Carved Walnut Barometer
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency rustic style (19th Century) carved walnut round barometer over a horizontal
Rustic Black Forest Walnut Barometer
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest (Late 19th Century) walnut wall barometer/thermometer with carved bird, deer
Metal
1880s French Carved Wood Barometer
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1880s French carved wood barometer. Does not work.
Wood
English Regency Red Lacquer Barometer
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency-style (19/20th Century) red lacquer small chinoiserie wall barometer.
Lacquer
19th Century French Giltwood Barometer
Located in Richmond, VA
19th Century French giltwood barometer with working thermometer. Well executed carvings of scrolls
Giltwood
French Late 19th Century Barometer
By Selon Torricelli
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French late 19th century barometer.
Bronze
Louis XVI Period Giltwood Barometer
Located in Ross, CA
This beautifully carved Louis XVI barometer follows the designs of Evangelista Torricelli, an
Glass, Giltwood
French Giltwood Wall Mercury Barometer
Located in Norwich, GB
French giltwood cased diamond barometer, verre eglomise dial with seven weather indications and
Giltwood
Art Deco Wood Propeller Barometer
Located in Queens, NY
Art Deco wood propeller with barometer.
Metal
18th Century French Giltwood Barometer
Located in Sheffield, MA
18th century French neoclassical barometer from the Louis XVI period. Now strictly a stunning
Glass, Giltwood
Italian Venetian Gilt Wood Barometer
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian-style (20th Century) gilt carved and black painted barometer,with wreath top and
Giltwood
Rustic Black Forest Walnut Barometer
Located in Queens, NY
Rustic Black Forest (19th Century) walnut wall mounted thermometer/ barometer with strap-work
Metal
French Carved Mahogany Wall Barometer
Located in Norwich, GB
French wall barometer in a finely carved mahogany case with trailing fruit and vines surmounted by
Mahogany
19th century Danish carved walnut barometer
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Danish carved walnut barometer circa 1890. Beautifully carved from a solid piece of
Brass
French Barometer Gilt Wood Verre Èglomisè
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century French Giltwood and Verre Èglomisè Barometer. A verre èglomisè (French for “gilded
Giltwood, Glass
Mid-Century Brass Wall Barometer, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Mid-Century Brass Barometer, 1950s Working and in good condition.
Brass
Modernist Barometer, French, circa 1930's
Located in London, Fitzrovia
Modernist Barometer, French, circa 1930's, well designed, working order.
Wood
A barometer signed jecker, Paris 1800.
Located in Milan, IT
Antique mahogany wall barometer composed of a glass tube containing mercury with its reserve. On
Brass
Carved oak wall hanging Banjo barometer
Located in Cheshire, GB
Carved oak barometer, the shaped carved oak frame with rectangular thermometer encased by glass
Oak
Antique 19th Century French Gilt Barometer.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique 19th Century French Gilt Barometer.
Glass, Wood
Barograph and Barometer by Negretti & Zambra
Located in Cheshire, GB
Unusual oak-cased barograph and barometer by Negretti & Zambra, having five glazed removable lid
Oak
French Louis XVI Style Bronze Barometer
Located in Queens, NY
French Louis XVI-style bronze wall barometer with an urn finial top with a head above the round
Bronze
chinoiserie Decorated Circular Barometer, circa 1930s
By Acme Photo
Located in Dereham, GB
Chinoiserie decorated circular barometer, circa 1930s. Black background with gold decoration
Lacquer
Antique Painting with Barometer 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Antique table with barometer Interesting 19th century painting painted in oil with meteorological
Fruitwood
18th Century French Barometer in Giltwood Frame
Located in Buchanan, MI
18th century French barometer in giltwood frame.
Giltwood, Glass
Victorian Marquetry Wall Barometer and Thermometer
Located in London, GB
Victorian marquetry wall barometer and thermometer. English, 19th century Measures: height 98cm
Wood
Dutch 19th Century Carved Wooden Barometer
Located in Delft, NL
A Dutch carved wooden barometer with copper and facet cut glass housing. The carved wood has a
Wood
Early 20th Century Walnut Cased Barometer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century walnut cased barometer Beautiful barometer. Dimensions 43" long x 13" wide x
Walnut
Late 18th Century French Giltwood Barometer
Located in Essex, MA
Period late 18th century giltwood barometer. Original gilding. Carved overall with globe, and
Giltwood
French 19th Century Black Forest Barometer
Located in Stockbridge, GA
French 19th century black forest barometer.
Mahogany
Decorative Fancy Victorian Barometer, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Fancy Victorian barometer, 19th century Mahogany veneer with inlay. Historical condition. The
Rope Twist Carved Oak Nautical Barometer
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century barometer with porcelain face with merchants name A Black & Co., Nautical
Brass
George III Mahogany Banjo Barometer Edinburgh
Located in Huntington, NY
George III Mahogany Banjo Barometer By Edie & Son. Edinburgh Alexander James Adie FRSE MWS (7
Brass
English Mahogany Banjo Barometer. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
English mahogany banjo barometer with centered brass finial in scrolled pediment, glass encased
Old French Barometer with Love Knot
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Old French barometer with love knot, suitable in your kitchen or study room or.....everywhere. It
Wood
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Thermometer/ Barometer
Located in Montreal, QC
cased painted wheel barometer
Giltwood, Glass
Lapis Lazuli Table Clock and Barometer
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
The body of this fine table clock and barometer is veneered in lapis lazuli and supported by a
Lapis Lazuli
French 19th Century Gilt and Painted Barometer
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French 19th century painted and gold-gilt barometer and thermometer. It is a recognizable ‘banjo
Glass, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Monumental European Carved Wood Barometer And Thermometer
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large 19th Century Black Forest Thermometer Barometer combo featuring mounted in a wooden case
Wood
French Modern Painted And Giltwood Sunburst Barometer
Located in Houston, TX
French Modern Painted and Giltwood Sunburst Barometer. This unusual French mid century modern star
Wood, Giltwood
18th Century French Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer
Located in Houston, TX
Lovely period French Louis XVI giltwood barometer with beautiful patina. This antique French Louis
Giltwood
Barometer
Located in Nashville, TN
Beautiful antique 18th century French barometer in excellent condition.
Wood
Sunburst Barometer
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual "sunburst barometer". This is a lot of fun and certainly would add an idyllic feeling
Wood, Glass
Antique Mahogany Barometer
Located in Hook, GB
Antique Mahogany Barometer A Geo III inlaid mahogany barometer. Lione & Somalvico 125 Holborn
Mahogany
Rare Signpost Barometer
By Charles Howorth
Located in Essex, MA
Early 19thC Signpost double-tube mercury barometer
19th Century Barometer
Located in New York, NY
Very Unusual Hand Carved Oak Military Aneroid Barometer. Circa 1880.
Oak
English Oak Barometer
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Solid oak English barometer with architectural pediment and shell carving at the base...signed J
Charles X Barometer
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Charles X Late 18th Century Barometer. Eglomise and Giltwood.
Giltwood
Louis XVI Barometer
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite Louis XVI period giltwood Barometer with birds and acanthus leaves is perfect for
Glass, Wood
Barometer, "aux Colombes"
Located in Geneva, CH
Very beautiful barometer finely sculptured and gilded. The amortization symbolizing peace is
Dutch mahogany barometer
Located in New York, NY
Dutch mahogany, ebonized and verre eglomise barometer with ebonized pilasters with brass capitals
Wood
Unavailable
H 35 in W 12.5 in D 2.5 in
Antique Art Nouveau Barometer, Sheraton Inlaid Aneroid Barometer, Scotland, 1910
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Art Nouveau barometer, Sheraton inlaid aneroid barometer, Scotland 1910, H143 Scotland
Walnut
19th Century Barometer
Located in New Orleans, LA
Gilt wood 19th Century barometre with bow and leaves wood carving design
Metal
Louis Xvi Barometer
Located in Paris, FR
. Signed "AROPE"
. Gilded carved wooden framework
. Decoration of marine monster surrounded by a flowered foliage
Wood
Victorian Anchor Mahogany Barometer
Located in New York City, NY
Antique wood anchor barometer. English 19th century mahogany barometer in the form of an anchor.
Mahogany
18th Century French Barometer
Located in New Orleans, LA
18th century French gilt framed barometer topped with eagle inside a floral garland. The face of
Wood, Paper
George III Period Barometer
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
A very good George III period mahogany and shell inlaid eight inch dial wheel barometer signed
18th Century French Barometer
Located in Paris, ile de france
18th century French barometer re-gilded in gold leaf.
Louis XVl Giltwood Barometer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis XVl Carved And Gilt Wood Barometer.
18th C French Barometer
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Antique French Louis XVI polychrome and parcel gilt mercury barometer.
Wood
Large Antique French Barometer
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Charming 19th C French Barometer with worn gilt finish--lots of old repairs to frame
Wood
19th Century English Barometer
By Admiral Fitzroy
Located in So. Egremont, MA
Admiral Fitzroy Barometer made in the late 1800's in excellent condition. With all the
Wood
19th c. Mahogany Barometer
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 19th century Mahogany Barometer with shell design inlay and a broken arch pediment, marked
Brass
Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer
Located in San Francisco, CA
The glazed elongated octagonal case with barometer painted on a teal ground, bearing an inscription
Metal
18th Century French Barometer
Located in Houston, TX
Very fine 18th century French barometer and thermometer. Hand-carved giltwood garland of scrolling
Gold
Antique English Aneroid Barometer & Thermometer
Located in Seguin, TX
Antique circa 1900 aneroid barometer and thermometer. Made in England, carved oak case, banjo
Glass, Walnut
Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Topped with kissing doves, the central portion flanked by two horns of plenty, surrounded by garlands.
Giltwood
Louis XVI Style Barometer
Located in Paris, FR
. Gilded carved wooden framework
. Decoration of an eagel surrounded by a flower foliage
. inscription: "Baromètre selon Réaumur" (barometre according to Réaumur)
Victorian Stick Barometer, circa 1880
Located in Lincoln, GB
Victorian Stick Barometer circa 1880 Finely Carved and inlaid with satinwood decoration. Possible
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Giltwood Barometer, French, 18th Century
Located in Providence, RI
This French barometer is of large size, in an excellent state of preservation, and in working
Wood
Antique French Gold Leaf Barometer
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French Gold Leaf Barometer with decorative dial, hand-painted numbers, design and writing
18th Century French Painted Barometers
Located in Richmond, VA
18th Century French Painted Barometers, Sizes and Prices vary.
Hermes Ship wheel clock & Barometer
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Matching Clock and Barometer in the design of a ship wheel
Brass
18th Century Louis XVI Barometer
Located in Paris, FR
18th century Louis XVI barometer, in carved and gilt wood. Inscription: "Selon Torricelli".
Glass, Wood
18th Century Louis XV Barometer
Located in New Orleans, LA
Gilded wood carved barometer with flower motif topped with kissing colombes under a flower garland
Wood, Glass
Wonderful Crusty Giltwood & Mirrored Barometer
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking tall narrow etched mirror faced barometer with giltwood frame... Regence style
Wood, Glass
Small Edwardian Oak Aneroid Barometer
Located in Buckinghamshire, GB
A solid carved oak wall barometer. It has a banjo shaped case, with a top milk glass thermometer
French Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer
By Torre, France 1
Located in Sheffield, MA
18th century French giltwood oval barometer by Torre, the crest a carved basket of flowers, the
Giltwood
George I Walnut Stick Barometer
Located in Kent, GB
Like many good barometers of this early period this piece is unsigned. Domestic barometers were
Walnut
German Hand Carved Beechwood Equine Barometer
By Simon Hansel
Located in Cookeville, TN
A German hand carved beechwood equine barometer. This German-marked barometer sits in a hand carved
Beech
Large Victorian Carved Architectural Mercurial Barometer
Located in Lincoln, GB
Large Victorian carved architectural mercurial barometer, with Corinthian column sides with a
Enamel
19th Century French Empire Gilt Barometer
Located in Fairhope, AL
French Empire giltwood barometer or thermometer with lyre form over a octagonal shape.
French Rosewood Stick Barometer, circa 1840
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A French rosewood stick barometer, circa 1840
Rosewood
70's Origin France Leather Barometer
Located in Isle sur sorgue, Provence
Barometer Leather Origin France 70's
Leather
Louis XV Gilt And Painted Barometer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century Louis XV Carved And Gilt Wood Barometer With The Original Painted Dial. Decorative
Wood
George III Period Mahogany Wheel Barometer
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
A good George III period mahogany, double line and shell inlaid wheel barometer, the 8” dial signed
William IV Inlaid Mahogany Wheel Barometer
Located in San Francisco, CA
reeded frame, large diameter silvered barometer dial and spirit level inscribed: P. Boffi, Hastings
Wood, Bone, Glass
Louis XVI Giltwood Barometer and Thermometer
Located in Pataskala, OH
A stunning find! Beautiful gold gilt 19th century barometer found in a lovely shop on my trip to
Glass, Giltwood
Negretti and Zambra Aneroid Barometer, London
Located in Kent, GB
. Original lacquer remains in very g ood condition both externally and internally giving the whole barometer
William IV Period Painted Wood Barometer
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of typical banjo form, enclosing a hydrometer, thermometer, convex “bull’s eye” mirror within a reeded frame, ten inch dial centering an engraved stylized compass and using an bone k...
Metal
Handsome Clock and Barometer on Wood Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Handsome German rare clock and barometer on distinctive wood base Mahogany wood base and trim clock
Brass
Rare Hermes Clock And Barometer Set
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Rare matching set of portholes. The clock is made by Jaeger Le Coultre
Brass
Rare 19th Century Louis XVI Style Barometer
By Prosper Rousget Paris 1
Located in Paris, FR
A very fine Louis XVI style barometer, made in chiselled and gilded bronze, surmounted by a covered
Bronze
18th C Barometer with Later Painted finish
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Highly decorative French Barometer with painted finish.
Wood
Unavailable
H 17.33 in W 9.65 in D 2.37 in
Barometer Shortland Smiths Compensated Eagle Mounted, 1960s
Located in everton lymington, GB
1960s Barometer Shortland Smiths, Compensated and eagle mounted.. What a wonderful piece, it has
Composition
French Barometer-Thermometer in Lacquered and Giltwood
By Charles Ciceri
Located in Charleston, SC
de Réaumur. » On the barometer: « Construit par Cicery faiseur de baromètres de Madame la
18th Century Louis XV, Water Gilt Barometer
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Louis XV, Water Gilt Barometer with a crest of kissing doves topped by sprays of olive
French Stick Barometer Signed Joseph Greppy, Paris
Located in Kent, GB
The main body of the barometer is of pine with a convex moulding scratch-cut into the edges. The
$5,975
H 28.38 in W 23.38 in D 1.63 in
Portrait of a Gentleman with Piercing Blue Eyes, School of Raeburn, circa 1820
By Sir Henry Raeburn
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exquisite circa 1820 Regency period portrait in the manner of Scottish royal portraitist Sir Henry Raeburn (4 March 1756 – 8 July 1823) of a handsome young gentleman with piercing...
Canvas, Wood, Birdseye Maple, Paint
$3,969 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
$45,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 34 in W 53 in D 24 in
Large Pair Patinated Life Size Bronze Statues Sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Large pair patinated life size bronze statues sculpture of Regal Big Cats Lions. Exceptional detailed high quality Large pair of Patinated bronze statues of Seated lions, outstanding...
Bronze
$3,995
H 22.84 in W 12.6 in D 10.63 in
French Post Office Mailbox - Cast Iron - Delachanal Model - Late 19th Century
Located in BARSAC, FR
Public mailbox of the French Post Office Model in molded cast iron manufactured by Delachanal in Paris - Late 19th Century Good general condition - presented in its original conditi...
Iron
$2,500 / item
H 29 in Dm 19 in
Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...
Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass
$4,475
H 104 in W 104.5 in D 35 in
Late 19th-Early 20th C. Large Scale Walnut French Dressing Cabinet With Bench
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An incredible ensemble acting as its own complete sitting room. A large scale carved walnut cabinet in the Louis XV style with double beveled mirrored doors for the deep side compart...
Brass
$2,000Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Petrol by Yiannis Ghikas
By Yiannis Ghikas, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
$3,200 / set
H 4 in W 9.5 in D 3.5 in
Pair of 1960s Wood & Brass Wall Lamps Attributed to Hans-Agne Jakobsson
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson
Located in Glendale, CA
Pair of 1960s Wood & Brass Wall Lamps Attributed to Hans-Agne Jakobsson. Executed in teak veneer and indicative of pieces designed and produced by Jakobsson in Markaryd, Sweden. A ...
Brass
$3,112Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 80.71 in D 34.26 in
19th Century French Louis XV Period Carved Walnut Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
Magnificent 18th century French Louis XV period daybed. The bed needs a reupholstered , we can do it with the color velvet you choose.
Velvet, Walnut
Unavailable|$11,875
H 98 in W 21 in D 10.5 in
Antique English Chinoiserie Lacquer Grandfather Clock, Circa 1820-1840.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Chinoiserie Lacquer Grandfather Clock, Circa 1820-1840.
Wood, Lacquer
French 19th Century Bed or Daybed
Located in Stockbridge, GA
This Daybed is nicely carved garnished with a red velvet fabric. Easy to place anywhere at home.
Walnut
$24,000
H 28 in W 28 in D 16 in
Lifesize Pair of Original French Bronze Sculptures of Herons- Moigniez
By Jules Moigniez
Located in New York City, NY
This important and unusual pair of life size French 19th century Blue Herons are realistically depicted with the two birds foraging in their natural environment. One large Heron is h...
Bronze
19th Century Chinoiserie Cabinet on Stand
Located in East Hampton, NY
19th century chinoiserie collector's cabinet on gilt and ebonized decorated apron over Queen Anne's style cabriole legs.
Chinese Carved Wooden Gilted Panel Wall Decoration
Located in Vienna, AT
Relief made of carved and gilded wood, with applications in different materials. Some chip and repairs. Differences in shade. Wear due to age and use.
Softwood
Antique English Set of 12 Wedgwood Cranberry Side Plates
By Bailey, Banks & Biddle, Wedgwood
Located in Toronto, ON
A set of 12 antique English Wedgwood cranberry side plates, made for Bailey, Banks & Biddle Co, Philadelphia, circa early 19th century. Ornate and delicately gilt, the cranberry colo...
Porcelain
$4,116
H 1.58 in Dm 36.23 in
Large Sunburst Starburst Giltwood Mirror in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding carved giltwood sunburst starburst mirror, France, 1930s-1940s. Large gilded sunburst mirror with design reminiscences in the manner of Gilbert Poillerat. French Modern N...
Gold Leaf
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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