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Antique Kingston Conley Electric Motor Industrial Vintage Sewing Machine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Kingston Conley electric motor industrial vintage sewing machine. Item features a wooden
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Antiquities

Materials

Metal

Late 19th Century Model of an Electric Powered Road Vehicle
Located in London, GB
gear drive from electric motor, front 4 inch wheels with rail flange and steering.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Guillerme et Chambron Original Cabinet in Oak Votre Maison Edition
By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
an electrified shutter curtain. The electric motor needs to be changed.  
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Ceramic, Oak

Vintage Black Sunburst Wall Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller
By George Nelson, Howard Miller
Located in San Jose, CA
face. Keeps time with a plug in electric motor movement.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Baudot Multiple-Impression Telegraph, c. 1900 Manufactured by J Carpentier Paris
By J. Carpentier
Located in Madrid, ES
, Grunewald type electric motor mounted upside down. For the five-bit Baudot code. With constantly
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Space Age Vintage Dancing Shelf, circa 1970
Located in Vienna, AT
tiers. The shelf works with an electric motor and shows the motion moving around. Very good possibility
Category

Vintage 1970s Space Age Shelves

Materials

Steel

Space Age Vintage Dancing Shelf, circa 1970
Space Age Vintage Dancing Shelf, circa 1970
H 64.18 in W 16.74 in D 16.74 in
Organic Modern Design Table Lamp Driftwood with Copper Tubes, Austria 2022
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
lampholder shows a part of an electric motor and confers this extraordinary table lamp a slightly industrial
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

1950's Rare George Nelson for Howard Miller Chronopak 4765 Clock
By George Nelson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
is the real original clock. Made out of a turned walnut shell with an electric motor inside, we've
Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Cl...

Materials

Metal

Beautiful Mid Century Kienzle brass wall clock with original battery drive
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in München, DE
nice, rare Mid Century design. Battery operated with original electromechanical mechanism. The electric
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass

Antique Industrial Hand Crank Iron Drill Press
Located in Forney, TX
working drill. No electric motor, no belt power, the drill is hand powered by turning the hand crank. The
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Early 20th Century American Primitive Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Antique Danish SNTS Morse Telegraph Register Wheatstone transmitter w motor
Located in Sweden, SE
The telegraph apparatus made in early 20th century and equipped with electric motor (Københavns
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Automobile Amusement Park Battery Powered c1930's Believed to be one-of-a-kind
Located in Chicago, IL
been constructed by an amusement ride manufacture. Power is provided by one very large electric motor
Category

Vintage 1930s American Toys and Dolls

Materials

Steel, Iron

19th Century Barber's Pole Hand Carved Hand Painted
Located in San Francisco, CA
stationary or may rotate, often with the aid of an electric motor. A "barber's pole" with a helical stripe
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Wood

Washing Machine, Metal, Etc. Skrat, Model P-7, Leonard Ryznar, circa 1945
Located in Madrid, ES
Washing machine in metal with electric motor which would drive a circular container (which moves
Category

20th Century European Other Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Other

Christo and Jeanne-Claude Ultrachrome Print
By Christo and Jeanne-Claude
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
centrifugal blower run by a variable-speed electric motor. A gasoline generator stood by in case of power
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

Christo and Jeanne-Claude Ultrachrome Print
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Ultrachrome Print
H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in
Vintage Gecoray F45000 Silvered Glass Wall Sconces by G.E.C
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Nottingham, GB
, generators, and electric motors. G.E.C was known for producing high-quality, reliable products that were
Category

Vintage 1950s British Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Monumental marble fountain with sculpture of woman. Paris/Budapest, 1920
Located in Budapest, HU
reactivated by inserting an electric motor. The woman sitting above the fountain is by Paul Philippe. Paul
Category

Vintage 1920s Fountains

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Art Deco Portois and Fix Viennese Tall Case Clock
By Portois & Fix
Located in Dallas, TX
originally replaced with an electric motor mechanism (see photos). This has now been replaced with a fully
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Art Deco Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Brass

Gilbert Rohde Dresser 4041 Kroehler New York World's Fair 1940 Two-Tone 44" long
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
, designing furniture and showrooms, and consulting with manufacturers like General Electric and Hudson Motor
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of D...

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Giant Double Sided Electric Clock
Located in Pasadena, CA
old wiring and fuses, all later replaced with more updated wiring and electric motors. Clock works
Category

Early 20th Century Clocks

Giant Double Sided Electric Clock
Giant Double Sided Electric Clock
H 44 in W 44 in D 12 in
Howard Miller Clock
By Howard Miller
Located in New York, NY
. Electric motor, all original. Ceramic signed Italy.
Category

Vintage 1950s Clocks

Materials

Ceramic

Electric Tricycle Chopper by Giordani, Italy, 1975
Located in Zurich, Zurich
, high chopper handlebars, via a foot pedal, the electric motor is controlled (walking pace), the 6V
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Metal

Lumino by Nicolas Schöffer
By Nicolas Schöffer
Located in Paris, FR
Nicolas Schöffer (1912-1992), Lumino, 1968. Plexiglass, lamp and electric motor. A rare
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Vintage 1960s French Kinetic Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Lumino by Nicolas Schöffer
Lumino by Nicolas Schöffer
H 9.06 in W 10.24 in D 8.27 in
Early 20th Century Mechanical Horse Exercise Machine
Located in Pickering, North Yorkshire
frame houses a three speed electric motor that moves the "body" that is fitted with a special leather
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

English Art Deco Wood & Peach Mirror Mantel Clock with Etched Nude & Numerals
Located in Port Hope, ON
leg with arms outstretched. The original English plug-in electric motor has been sensitively replaced
Category

Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Mantel Clocks

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Kodak Cine Motion Picture Movie Camera, as Sculpture, 1930 with Updates
By Eastman Kodak
Located in Dallas, TX
the 1930s and modified in the 1950s to accept a 400' film magazine, electric motor, matte box and
Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Kodak Cine Motion Picture Movie Camera, As Sculpture, 1930 with Updates. ON SALE
By Eastman Kodak
Located in Dallas, TX
the 1930s and modified in the 1950s to accept a 400' film magazine, electric motor, matte box and
Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

1970s Indian Ventura Brand Industrial Fan with Original Electric Motor
Located in Marbella, ES
1970s Indian Ventura brand industrial fan with original electric motor.
Category

Late 20th Century Indian Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

1920s English Electric Locomotive Engine Plate
By The English Electric Co Ltd
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
industrial manufacturer formed after World War 1. It initially specialised in industrial electric motors and
Category

Vintage 1920s British Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Low table "37 balls on a rectangle" by Pol Bury
Located in Paris, FR
Electric motor and magnets Numbered 4/8 and signed
Category

Late 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Low table "72 squares mirrors on a rectangle" by Pol Bury
Located in Paris, FR
Electric motor and magnets Numbered 4/8 and signed
Category

Late 20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

English Tower Clock Face
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Tower clock face with new electric motor to keep time.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

1960's French Train Station Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Train Station Clock with a new electric motor. Wall mounting attachments
Category

Vintage 1960s French Wall Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

1960's French Train Station Clock
1960's French Train Station Clock
H 33 in W 33 in D 7 in
Train Station Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French Train Station Clock which is double sided and has a new electric motor.
Category

Vintage 1940s French Clocks

Materials

Steel

Victor VE-230 VV-230 Flat Top Mahogany Cabinet Electric Victrola Record Player
Located in Philadelphia, PA
electric motor model (VE), interior light, mahogany case, gold plated hardware, original labels, very rare
Category

Vintage 1920s Victorian Musical Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Whimsical Mirrored Mosaic Suspension or Disco Ball
Located in Montreal, QC
Whimsical mirrored mosaic suspension formally used as a disco ball it still has the electric motor
Category

Vintage 1930s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Rare Working Mirrored Stardust Ballroom Light, Early Disco Ball
Located in Essex, MA
mirrored tiles on a metal base with original electric motor. Suspended by a metal rod with canopy for
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Roche Bobois Astrolab Dining Table
By Roche Bobois
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
raised into place when electric motor is engaged. Constructed of glossy polished aluminum and chrome
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Roche Bobois Astrolab Dining Table
Roche Bobois Astrolab Dining Table
H 29.5 in W 79 in L 29.5 in
Double Faced Train Station Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The faces are back light with two new electric motors. Keeps perfect time . Brushed aluminum finish
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modern More Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Double Faced Train Station Clock
Double Faced Train Station Clock
H 36 in W 31 in D 10 in
Scale Model of a Tea Rolling Machine
Located in London, GB
very little different except that they are driven by electric motors.
Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Metal

Scale Model of a Tea Rolling Machine
Scale Model of a Tea Rolling Machine
H 18.12 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Primitive Automaton Doll
Located in Peekskill, NY
used for and guessing it was some type of santos. There is a slow moving electric motor in the hollow
Category

20th Century Unknown Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood

Primitive Automaton Doll
Primitive Automaton Doll
H 30 in W 8 in D 8 in
A working model of a motor lifeboat by Bassett-Lowke
By Bassett Lowke 1
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
the original electric motor. The lifeboat is set on a mahogany cradle and fits snugly into its
Category

Early 20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Boxwood, Mahogany

Beautiful original 1950s Diehl Electro table clock with curved teak plywood
Located in München, DE
electromechanical Diehl movement. The battery uses an electric motor to wind a spring that runs the drive. A large
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Teak, Plywood

Child's Battery Operated Vespa Scooter Made in Italy by Peg Perego for Ages 3-Up
Located in Chicago, IL
electric motor that works on a 12 Volt rechargeable battery and is designed for children aged 3 years up
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Toys and Dolls

Materials

Steel

1800s Edison Class M Electric
By Edison
Located in Peekskill, NY
, the Class M is driven by an electric motor powered by a heavy set of Edison-Lalande Type S cells
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

1800s Edison Class M Electric
1800s Edison Class M Electric
H 11 in W 20 in D 9.5 in
The Enchanting Tale of a Rare Antique Electric Bellboy Display Automaton ca 1870
Located in Leuven , BE
. The bellboy's movements are powered by a concealed electric motor, giving life to its every gesture
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Wood

Three-Train Tower Clock by Seth Thomas
By Seth Thomas Clock Company
Located in New Orleans, LA
the bottom of their travel, they are reset by an electric motor— there is no need for winding. The
Category

20th Century American Grandfather Clocks and Longcase Clocks

Materials

Metal

Three-Train Tower Clock by Seth Thomas
Three-Train Tower Clock by Seth Thomas
H 102.5 in W 44.75 in D 23.5 in
A Child’s Size Model of a 1920’s ‘Blower’ Bentley Racing Car
Located in Sheffield, MA
straps, and working lights and horn. Powered by 12volt battery stowed in the boot, the electric motor
Category

Vintage 1950s English Toys and Dolls

Martin Burgess Sculptural Clock Made for Simon Napier-Bell
Located in New Orleans, LA
, this remontaoire is powered by an electric motor so it never requires winding. This sculptural clock
Category

20th Century English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Metal, Brass, Lead

BelAir Bantam Electric Sewing Machine Foot Pedal & Bakelite Leather Case
Located in Dayton, OH
accents. Made in Japan. Serial number B509767A. Features Bell Electric Universal Motor, power cords, foot
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Vintage Kinetico Studios Gordon Bradt 6 Man Articulating Brass Clock Sculpture 9
By Gordon Bradt
Located in Dayton, OH
the appearance of driving the clock. The unique coiled gear train is driven by an electric 4rpm
Category

Vintage 1980s Industrial Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

Rare Self Winding Clock Co Naval Observatory Time Western Union Wall Clock 26"
By Self Winding Clock Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
mechanism was the incorporation of a small electric winding motor that automatically rewound the mainspring
Category

Early 20th Century Late Victorian Wall Clocks

Materials

Metal

Rare Large Geissler Tube with a Rotating Electric Motor, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
A rare large 16" Geissler tube with a Wheatstone rotating electric motor. A Geissler tube is an
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Scientific Instruments

Custom Chaise Lounge Mohair Dark Chocolate Electric Motor Extra Wide 1960s
Located in Lomita, CA
more comfort by the gentle electric motor, which is part of the chair. A rare treat. Two people can
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Mohair, Birch

Rare Frederick Weinberg Electric Wall Clock , 1950s , USA
By George Nelson, Frederic Weinberg
Located in St- Leonard, Quebec
electric motor by Lanshire. Original cord and plug. Measures: 24.5 in. wide by 4 in. deep.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Steel

Double Faced Train Station Clock
By Bodet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The faces are back light with two new electric motors. Keeps perfect time. Navy blue enamel finish
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern More Clocks

Materials

Aluminum

Double Faced Train Station Clock
Double Faced Train Station Clock
H 36 in W 31 in D 10 in
French "Marital Strife" Mechanical Carnival Toy
Located in Miami, FL
believe that at one time it was turned by a hand crank and was later adapted to an electric motor. Comes
Category

Antique 19th Century French Carnival Art

Restored Barber Pole, Rare Koken Model 95
Located in Peekskill, NY
poles have been converted with electric motors not this original example. This still has the hand-crank
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements

Beautiful, Very Elegant, Heavy Midcentury Kienzle Superia Brass Wall Clock
By Kienzle Clocks
Located in München, DE
drive. The electric motor winds a spring that drives the watch. The case is solid heavy brass. Front
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Wall Clocks

Materials

Brass, Metal

Monumental Modern Sculpture Assembled From Ancient Wooden Wheels and Pulleys
Located in Chicago, IL
electric motors replaced the water wheels and belts (and wooden pulleys) in textile factories. These
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Mounted Objects

Materials

Wood

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Electric Motor For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the electric motor you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An electric motor — often made from metal, wood and glass — can elevate any home. Find 129 options for an antique or vintage electric motor now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an electric motor — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each electric motor bearing industrial, Art Deco or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made electric motor has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by General Electric, Jean Louis Domecq and Léon Hatot are consistently popular.

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