English Barometer
Antique Early 19th Century English Sheraton Nautical Objects
Glass, Wood, Mahogany
Antique 1790s English Georgian Scientific Instruments
Mahogany, Ivory
Antique 19th Century British George IV Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Regency Scientific Instruments
Lacquer
Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century French Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments
Wood
Vintage 1920s English Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments
Silver
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Wall Clocks
Walnut, Burl
Antique 1810s English George III Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Oak
Antique Early 1800s English George III Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 19th Century British George III Wall Clocks
Brass
Antique 1820s English George III Scientific Instruments
Steel
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Glass, Oak
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 1780s English Sheraton Scientific Instruments
Steel
Antique 1790s English Georgian Scientific Instruments
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Wood
Antique 1850s French Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Gothic Scientific Instruments
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Agate, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Mantel Clocks
Marble, Enamel, Ormolu
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Scientific Instruments
Ormolu
Early 20th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Brass
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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Wood
Antique Early 1900s English Scientific Instruments
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Glass, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Regency Scientific Instruments
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Regency Wall Clocks
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Scientific Instruments
Mahogany, Ebony
Antique 1850s British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 1840s British Scientific Instruments
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 1850s British Scientific Instruments
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Decorative Art
Antique Early 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Wall Clocks
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Wall Clocks
Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Wall-mounted Sculptures
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Sheraton Scientific Instruments
Antique 1890s British Renaissance Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Bronze
20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century George III Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Nautical Objects
Metal
Antique 1780s English Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English George III Scientific Instruments
Mahogany, Satinwood, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments
Stone
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Scientific Instruments
Fruitwood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Mahogany, Rosewood
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Mother-of-Pearl, Glass, Rosewood
Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Brass
Vintage 1930s British Scientific Instruments
Aluminum
20th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Metal
Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 18th Century European Scientific Instruments
Rosewood
Late 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Aluminum, Bronze
Antique Early 1800s English George III Scientific Instruments
Brass, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Glass, Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Scientific Instruments
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Art
Wood
Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Glass, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects
Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Brass
Vintage 1920s British Scientific Instruments
Brass
Early 20th Century British Scientific Instruments
Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Glass, Oak
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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.
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