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Fairbanks Scale

Vintage Fairbanks Scales Wrought Iron and Brass Scale with Weights
Vintage Fairbanks Scales Wrought Iron and Brass Scale with Weights

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

Category

Early 20th Century North American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

1950s Industrial Tombstone Tonnage Scale Numbers Graphic Sign Pop Art Fairbanks
1950s Industrial Tombstone Tonnage Scale Numbers Graphic Sign Pop Art Fairbanks

1950s Industrial Tombstone Tonnage Scale Numbers Graphic Sign Pop Art Fairbanks

By Fairbanks Morse and Company

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Fairbanks Morse vintage industrial heavy weight five ton scale face, USA, circa 1950s. Glass good

Category

Vintage 1950s American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Antique Fairbanks Springless Scale
Antique Fairbanks Springless Scale

Antique Fairbanks Springless Scale

$1,800

H 27 in W 20 in D 18 in

Antique Fairbanks Springless Scale

Located in Wichita, KS

A striking early 20th-century Fairbanks Springless industrial platform scale, manufactured in the

Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Garniture

Materials

Steel

Antique Brass and Cast Iron Grocery Scale/ Garden Planter by Fairbanks
Antique Brass and Cast Iron Grocery Scale/ Garden Planter by Fairbanks

Antique Brass and Cast Iron Grocery Scale/ Garden Planter by Fairbanks

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1783 Antique Fairbanks cast iron and brass clawfoot scale. Can be used as a planter

Category

Vintage 1930s Garden Ornaments

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th c. Steel and Solid Bronze Scale Bookends c.1895
19th c. Steel and Solid Bronze Scale Bookends c.1895

19th c. Steel and Solid Bronze Scale Bookends c.1895

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT Antique Fairbanks solid bronze scale repurposed into bookends with solid steel bases

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Bookends

Materials

Bronze, Steel

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Fairbanks Scale Co American Doctors Scale
Fairbanks Scale Co American Doctors Scale

Fairbanks Scale Co American Doctors Scale

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H 61.5 in W 11.5 in D 22 in

Fairbanks Scale Co American Doctors Scale

Located in Cheshire, GB

Fairbanks doctors scale in black with brass adjustable measuring stick, and cast iron pressure

Category

Early 20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Fairbanks-Morse Valet Scale
Fairbanks-Morse Valet Scale

Fairbanks-Morse Valet Scale

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H 44.5 in W 20 in D 19 in

Fairbanks-Morse Valet Scale

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Fairbanks, Morse & Co (Chicago, Il) health scale. All original and in great working condition

Category

Vintage 1950s American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Magnificent Industrial Doctor's Scale
Magnificent Industrial Doctor's Scale

Magnificent Industrial Doctor's Scale

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H 55 in W 15 in D 27 in

Magnificent Industrial Doctor's Scale

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A superb doctor's scale of the highest quality having a patinated cast iron body (retaining its

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron, Steel, Brass

An Over-Scaled Pair of American Iron Coffee Grinder Wheel Lamps
An Over-Scaled Pair of American Iron Coffee Grinder Wheel Lamps

An Over-Scaled Pair of American Iron Coffee Grinder Wheel Lamps

By Fairbanks Morse and Company

Located in San Francisco, CA

; stamped 'Fairbanks Morse & Co. Chicago'; each spoked iron wheel of large scale with grooved outer ring; on

Category

Antique 19th Century American Table Lamps

Vintage, Small Tabletop Laboratory Scale, by Fairbanks-Morse Co
Vintage, Small Tabletop Laboratory Scale, by Fairbanks-Morse Co

Vintage, Small Tabletop Laboratory Scale, by Fairbanks-Morse Co

By Fairbanks Morse and Company

Located in Oakville, CT

Vintage, small tabletop laboratory scale, by Fairbanks-Morse Co. started in 1823.

Category

20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Antique Doctors Standing Scale with Sliding Weights
Antique Doctors Standing Scale with Sliding Weights

Antique Doctors Standing Scale with Sliding Weights

Located in Peekskill, NY

This is a beautiful antique FAIRBANKS Industrial stand up doctors' scale. It has a height indicator

Category

Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Fairbanks Scale
Fairbanks Scale

Fairbanks Scale

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H 25.5 in W 42 in D 7.75 in

Fairbanks Scale

Located in Spokane, WA

Just a beautiful piece of history. Brass and steel, mechanical scale with weights. Great

Category

Early 20th Century American Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel, Brass

Late 19th Century Fairbanks Equal Arm Beam Gold Scale
Late 19th Century Fairbanks Equal Arm Beam Gold Scale

Late 19th Century Fairbanks Equal Arm Beam Gold Scale

Located in Aurora, OR

Founded in 1830 by two brothers, Thaddeus and Erastus Fairbanks, the Fairbanks Scales Co. made its

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Antiquities

Materials

Brass

Fairbanks Industrial Scale
Fairbanks Industrial Scale

Fairbanks Industrial Scale

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H 44 in W 21 in D 33 in

Fairbanks Industrial Scale

Located in Seattle, WA

Fairbanks scale has a lot of charm.

Category

Early 20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique Fairbanks Platform Scale with Weights
Antique Fairbanks Platform Scale with Weights

Antique Fairbanks Platform Scale with Weights

Located in Alhambra, CA

Antique cast iron platform scale by Fairbanks, c. 1920. Newly reconditioned and lightly clear

Category

Vintage 1920s American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Polished Steel and Aluminum Scale by Fairbanks-Morse
Polished Steel and Aluminum Scale by Fairbanks-Morse

Polished Steel and Aluminum Scale by Fairbanks-Morse

By Fairbanks Morse and Company

Located in Oakland, CA

Exceptionally handsome medical grade scale by Fairbanks-Morse. Beautifully proportioned and

Category

Vintage 1940s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel, Aluminum

Art Deco Fairbanks-Morse Scale
Art Deco Fairbanks-Morse Scale

Art Deco Fairbanks-Morse Scale

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H 45 in W 20 in D 21 in

Art Deco Fairbanks-Morse Scale

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Usually attributed to some famous designer, I call
it just a great example of American streamline design.

Category

Vintage 1930s American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Style Scales
Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Style Scales

Vintage Mid Century Modern Atomic Style Scales

Located in Hudson, NY

This unique Fairbanks-Morse health scale was designed and patented in 1961 as a "combination scale

Category

Vintage 1960s American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum

American 19th Century Fairbanks Scale
American 19th Century Fairbanks Scale

American 19th Century Fairbanks Scale

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H 14 in W 27 in D 13 in

American 19th Century Fairbanks Scale

By Fairbanks Morse and Company

Located in Southampton, NY

American 19th Century Fairbanks Scale With Brass Scoop Shaped Tray & Brass Crossbeam From Which Are

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Classic Fairbanks Morse Patented Machine Age Design Gentleman's Valet Scale
Classic Fairbanks Morse Patented Machine Age Design Gentleman's Valet Scale

Classic Fairbanks Morse Patented Machine Age Design Gentleman's Valet Scale

By Henry De Segur Lauve, Fairbanks Morse and Company

Located in Dallas, TX

Complete health scale with rear facing coat hanger, front drape slacks hanger, three-section

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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By Erik Pawassar

Located in San Francisco, CA

large format photograph of sun reflections on pool water surface, mesmerizing light reflections of glistening sunlight on turquoise aquamarine water surface, an homage to the iconic ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Photography

Materials

Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Ink, Giclée

Brutalist Torch-Cut Iron Low Table with Circular Glass Top, 1970s
Brutalist Torch-Cut Iron Low Table with Circular Glass Top, 1970s

Brutalist Torch-Cut Iron Low Table with Circular Glass Top, 1970s

By Paul Evans

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Interesting handmade low table with torch-cut Iron base and a circular glass top, in the manner of Silas Seandel or Paul Evans. Great texture and negative space in the metal of the b...

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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

CF V9 by Caturegli Formica
CF V9 by Caturegli Formica

CF V9 by Caturegli Formica

$24,061 / item

W 122.05 in L 102.37 in

CF V9 by Caturegli Formica

Located in Geneve, CH

CF V9 by Caturegli Formica Dimensions: W 310 x L 260 cm Materials: Wool Produced by Elio Palmisano in 1989-90 for the collection/exhibition Tappeti e Arazzi Biographical no...

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2010s Italian Post-Modern Rugs

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Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

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Large Italian Gilt wood Frames
Large Italian Gilt wood Frames

Large Italian Gilt wood Frames

$575Sale Price|41% Off

H 40 in W 34 in D 1 in

Large Italian Gilt wood Frames

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1-128 large Italian frames with elaborate cast detailing. Overall size 40 x 34 x 1" Inside rabbit 30 x 24"  

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Picture Frames

Materials

Resin, Hardwood

Hand-Forged Iron and Copper Fireplace in the Style of Baillie Scott
Hand-Forged Iron and Copper Fireplace in the Style of Baillie Scott

Hand-Forged Iron and Copper Fireplace in the Style of Baillie Scott

By Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott

Located in London, GB

An Arts and Crafts hand forged iron and copper fireplace in the style of Baillie Scott. With stylized floral details to the copper hood and integral andirons. Perfect for an inglenoo...

Category

Antique 1890s Great Britain (UK) Arts and Crafts Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Copper, Iron

Arch window Iron and Glass Terrarium
Arch window Iron and Glass Terrarium

Arch window Iron and Glass Terrarium

$975

H 16.5 in W 18.5 in D 10 in

Arch window Iron and Glass Terrarium

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

1762 Iron and glass terrarium with removable base Glass is .25" thick

Category

Vintage 1970s Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Chinese Carved Soap Stone Sculpture of a Wise Ancient with Dragon
Chinese Carved Soap Stone Sculpture of a Wise Ancient with Dragon

Chinese Carved Soap Stone Sculpture of a Wise Ancient with Dragon

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

A finely carved soap stone sculpture of a wise ancient with a dragon on his shoulder standing on a braun soap stone base. In fine original condition. Measures: Height 15" / 38 cm.  

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Vintage Metal Clawfoot Planter
Vintage Metal Clawfoot Planter

Vintage Metal Clawfoot Planter

$595 / item

H 19.7 in W 29.5 in D 25.2 in

Vintage Metal Clawfoot Planter

Located in High Point, NC

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Category

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Materials

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Solid Marble Sink Molded Basin

Solid Marble Sink Molded Basin

On Hold|$3,132 / item

H 4.73 in W 23.63 in D 14.18 in

Solid Marble Sink Molded Basin

Located in Cranbrook, Kent

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Italian Glazed Ceramic Roman Bust/Sculpture, 1940's
Italian Glazed Ceramic Roman Bust/Sculpture, 1940's

Italian Glazed Ceramic Roman Bust/Sculpture, 1940's

$450Sale Price|53% Off

H 14 in W 7.5 in D 7 in

Italian Glazed Ceramic Roman Bust/Sculpture, 1940's

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-649 ceramic Roman Bust market Italy.

Category

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Materials

Ceramic

Country French Provincial Style Walnut Blue Velvet Canapé Sofa
Country French Provincial Style Walnut Blue Velvet Canapé Sofa

Country French Provincial Style Walnut Blue Velvet Canapé Sofa

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Opulent walnut canapé or sofa made in the country French provincial or Louis XV taste. The sofa features an elaborately carved case with scrolling acanthus and floral sprays. The fra...

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Teak Detailed Carved Three Panel Room Screen

Teak Detailed Carved Three Panel Room Screen

$763Sale Price|56% Off

H 67 in W 46 in D 0.75 in

Teak Detailed Carved Three Panel Room Screen

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

3-987 Detailed carved teak room divider screen.

Category

Vintage 1950s Screens and Room Dividers

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Beautiful Bamboo and Rattan Daybed in Ivory Bouclé, Italy, 1960s
Beautiful Bamboo and Rattan Daybed in Ivory Bouclé, Italy, 1960s

Beautiful Bamboo and Rattan Daybed in Ivory Bouclé, Italy, 1960s

On Hold|$4,842

H 20.87 in W 79.53 in D 33.47 in

Beautiful Bamboo and Rattan Daybed in Ivory Bouclé, Italy, 1960s

Located in Echt, NL

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Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Pair Birds Wall Panels Made with Colored Stones and Beads 1950's
Pair Birds Wall Panels Made with Colored Stones and Beads 1950's

Pair Birds Wall Panels Made with Colored Stones and Beads 1950's

$350Sale Price / set|72% Off

H 19.75 in W 13.5 in D 1 in

Pair Birds Wall Panels Made with Colored Stones and Beads 1950's

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

5064 Pair wall panels from the 1950's birds made from colored stones,beads and string. Wood frame black fabric background

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Vintage 1950s Wall-mounted Sculptures

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String, Beads

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Fairbanks Scale For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the fairbanks scale you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, steel and brass, every fairbanks scale was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect fairbanks scale — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A fairbanks scale is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial, Victorian and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one fairbanks scale that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fairbanks Morse and Company, E. & T. Fairbanks & Company and Henry De Segur Lauve produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Fairbanks Scale?

Prices for a fairbanks scale start at $150 and top out at $6,500 with the average selling for $1,250.

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