$17 / item
H 3.15 in W 2.76 in D 8.27 in
1960's Small Sized Industrial Scientific Equipment Boxes - Single Box
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Small Industrial Scientific Equipment Boxes - Single Box - Good Quantity Available. We
Wood
$34 / item
H 4.73 in W 11.82 in D 15.75 in
1960's Medium Sized Industrial Scientific Equipment Boxes - Single Box
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Medium Sized Industrial Scientific Equipment Boxes - Single Box - Good Quantity Available
Wood
Mid-Century Perspex Geometric Scientific Forms '2'
Located in London, GB
A mid-century perspex scientific geometric form. Two available. Holland, c1970s. Ideal
Glass
Scientific Calendar in Brass and Marble for the 40 Years, 1991-2030.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Scientific calendar in brass and marble for the 40 years, 1991-2030. Scientific calendar in brass
Marble, Brass
$1,200
H 12 in W 17 in D 10 in
A French 1950s Botanical Scientific Red Amanita Fungi sculpture in Cement
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A 1950s weathered patina has given the fungi ornament the unique finish. Well made, this charming bright red capped fungi and white spots represents the amanita muscaria. This large ...
Cement
$1,646
H 6 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
A set of seventeen mid-20th century hand crafted mushroom scientific/botanical
Located in London, GB
A set of seventeen mid-20th century hand crafted mushroom scientific/botanical specimens
Plaster, Pine
$1,195
H 6 in W 2.75 in D 3 in
19th Century Staffordshire Creamware Phrenology Head Inkwell, Stamped “55”
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
glaze and mounted on a square plinth base. This rare form merges scientific curiosity with functional
Pottery
Large Fossilized Trilobite Specimen in Stone Matrix #2
Located in Bradenton, FL
scientific artifact and sculptural object. It is ideal to display on a table or console as a conversation
Stone
Large Fossilized Trilobite Specimen in Stone Matrix
Located in Bradenton, FL
scientific artifact and sculptural object. it is ideal to display on a table or console as a conversation
Stone
Natural Specimen Of Petroleum Quartz From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
effect. Both a scientific curiosity and a sculptural object, this specimen appeals to serious mineral
Crystal
$58,011
H 20.08 in W 20.32 in D 20.08 in
Kinetic light sculpture ‘Struttura Tricroma’ by Giovanni Anceschi, Italy 1963
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
object and a scientific experiment. His work can be found in important private and public collections
Acrylic, Wood
English Scientific Wall Clock
Located in Alton, GB
English scientific wall clock.
Metal
Sold
H 3.15 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
1960's Russian Industrial Scientific Equipment Boxes/Decorative Objects
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960s Russian industrial scientific equipment boxes/decorative objects 1960s vintage Russian
Wood
Botanic Scientific Specimen, Italy, 1900
By Paravia
Located in Milan, IT
, corollas, scientific names and species. Today, in addition to being collected for the Wunderkammer, Cabinet
Metal
Botanic Scientific Specimen, Italy 1900
By Paravia
Located in Milan, IT
, pistils, petals, corollas, scientific names and species. Today, in addition to being collected for the
Plaster, Wood, Paper
Scientific Vintage Molecule Model Educational
Located in London, GB
This super cool vintage scientific model of an Ortorombi molecule, circa 1950s. Steel construction
Steel
A Rare Group Of Continental Scientific Models Of Mushrooms.
Located in Milan, IT
painted,rise the great scientific model, made out of wax and hand painted, depicting the three different
Plaster, Wood, Papier Mâché, Wax
1920s Original Vintage Czech Scientific Physics Instrument
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920s original vintage Czech scientific physics instrument 1920s vintage physics instrument from
Metal
1920s Vintage Czech Scientific Physics Instrument
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1920s vintage Czech scientific physics instrument 1920s vintage physics instrument from the Czech
Metal
A collection of 44 scientific glass boxed geometric shapes
Located in London, GB
A collection of 44 scientific glass boxed geometric shapes Dimensions in inches: (42) H 3.5” x W
Glass
Collection of Nine Scientific Mushrooms on Wooden Bases
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A collection of nine hand painted scientific mushrooms on wooden bases with foliage to the base
Wood
19th Century Set of Three Scientific Equipment Accessories Sculptures, France
Located in New York, NY
French parts of 19th century scientific equipment on custom iron stands. Small concave mirrors
19th Century Set of Three Scientific Equipment Accessories Sculptures, France
Located in New York, NY
French parts of 19th century scientific equipment on custom iron stands. Small thick magnifying
Rare Collection of English Scientific Ceramic Crystal Form Study
Located in London, GB
stamped with its scientific name and number. Very tactile and decorative objects. Dimensions in inches
Ceramic
Sculptural Object Glass Slab Temperature Gauge Thermometer
By Honeywell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
yesteryears building technics. A beautiful desktop sculptural object.
Glass
Antique Scientific Lens
Located in London, GB
A scarce Industrial style antique French scientific lens. Adjustable in height. As well as the
Glass
Sold
H 20 in W 11.5 in D 7 in
1940s Vintage Laboratory Floral Centerpiece Display Mad Scientist Industrial MCM
By Fisher Scientific
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Repurposed lab equipment to create a beautiful table or entryway decor. Overall W 11.5 x D 7 x H 20 in. Vases H 11.5 in. / Capacity 16 oz.
Iron
Pair of Antique Brass Scientific Lens Desk Curios
Located in London, GB
A pair of brass scientific or jewellery lens. Brass and glass. England, early 20th century
Brass
Sold
H 16.15 in W 23.63 in D 7.49 in
Ancient Planetary Model, Tellurium, Stockholm, circa 1900, Scientific Instrument
Located in Greven, DE
1900 Dimensions: Height ca 41 cm, length ca 60 cm Illustrative scientific instrument with sun
Metal
Kinetic Sculpture, Scientific Crystal Model from Belgium, 1940s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Decorative 1940s molecular model used as education material in school and lab. The models are made of wooden balls and bacalite and metal wire manufactured in Belgium. For sale per...
Wire
Sold
H 13.19 in W 9.06 in D 5.52 in
DNA Sequence II, a Red Scientific Bottle Inspired Installation by Louis Thompson
By Louis Thompson
Located in London, GB
creating collections of objects where the dialogue and relationship between each element is as essential as
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass
Early Scientific Object
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual scientific instrument.
Brass
Brass Armillary Sphere
Located in New York, NY
ebonized wooden stand. These decorative scientific objects were often an important desk necessity
Graphic Scientific Instrument
Located in San Francisco, CA
Graphic scientific instrument
Brass, Iron
Scientific Glass Form
Located in San Francisco, CA
Lyrically shaped blown glass form.
Glass
Scientific Model of of Diatryma
Located in Treasure Island, CA
From a diaroma at the Acadamey of Science in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Museum grade...
Metal
18th Century Scientific Magnifying Glass, circa 1780
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A nice English 18th century small brass scientific magnifying glass presented in shagreen box
Brass
Glass works Crucible
Located in Culver City, CA
A ceramic crucible which was formly used in the making of medical & scientific glass vessels and
Ceramic
Medical / Scientific Parabolic Magnifying Candle Lamp
Located in Pasadena, CA
Wonderful magnifying candle lamp. Old medical or scientific lamp.
Mid-Century Botanic Scientific Model of a Primrose Plant
Located in Antwerp, BE
This is a Belgian midcentury teaching model of Primula Veris, commonly known as a cowslip primrose. Constructed is a thin molded synthetic with clear fiberglass textures on the leave...
Fiberglass
$233,240Sale Price|33% Off
H 51.19 in W 55.12 in D 201.58 in
Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
Other
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
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...
Linen, Velvet
$37,200 / set
H 23.63 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" Sofa for B&B Italia, Green Velvet, 1970, Set of 6
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Camaleonda" modular sofa for B&B Italia, green velvet, Italy, 1970, set of six. "Camaleonda" is an icon, rediscovered. Our atelier carefully restored this vintage...
Plastic, Velvet
$33Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 2.4 in W 1.2 in D 3.1 in
Moroccan Decorative Cat Sculpture Handbuilt and Handpainted by Potter Houda
Located in Marseille, FR
- Hand built decorative cat sculpture - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - decorative motifs painted with a goat hair brush made by the potter to apply natural ...
Clay, Earthenware
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Birds & Other Animals with Pablo Picasso
Located in New York, NY
A groundbreaking study of animals through the rarely seen sketches by legendary artist Pablo Picasso The masterful drawings of Pablo Picasso teach animal recognition to the youngest...
Paper
$97,500
H 56.5 in W 193 in D 45.625 in
Sculptural Wall-Mounted Teak Console in the Style of Ico Parisi, Italy
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary and rare Mid-Century wall-mounted teak console, exquisitely crafted and evocative of the visionary work of Italian designer Ico Parisi. Strikingly sculptural and hig...
Steel
Concrete Barchan Planter by OPIARY (L58", W32", H14")
By Robert Remer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Opiary is a Brooklyn-based biophilic design and production studio. We integrate nature in each of our designs, incorporating live greenery and organic shapes into bespoke furniture, ...
Cement
$750 / item
H 4 in Dm 16 in
Spirograph Centerpiece - Hand-carved & Hand-painted Glazed Porcelain Centerpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
An impressive object entirely shaped and finished by hand, it reveals very different glaze treatments inside and out. While expertly worked to achieve a scalloped edge and channeled ...
Ceramic, Porcelain
Set of Seven Neoclassical Architettura Lacquer Eggshell Boxes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating and rare set of seven boxes featuring a lacquered eggshell veneer attributed to French artist Thierry Voeltzel. Each box is designed with Greco-Roman neoclassical archite...
Eggshell, Lacquer
Curiosity Cabinet Naturalism Collection of Shell circa 1900
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very interesting set of shells collected by an amateur between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. The shells are classified by size and age either in ...
Shell
Vintage New Old Stock Hungarian Earthenware Bowls
Located in Hook, Hampshire
Vintage New Old Stock Hungarian Earthenware Bowls. Hand turned and hand decorated new old stock bowls from Hungary. Hand wash only. Not oven proof. Decorative use only. Listing is ...
Ceramic
Verner Panton 'Easy' Sofa for Verpan
By Verner Panton
Located in Tilburg, NL
Verner Panton 'Easy' sofa for Verpan. Designed in 1963. New, current production. With its round shapes and layered design, the Easy collection stands out as one of the most visually...
Fabric
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$30 / item
H 0.25 in W 5.75 in D 4.75 in
Cartier Luxury Red Chinese Dragons Design Card and Envelope Desk Stationery
By Cartier
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Cartier Card and Envelope Set with the Iconic Red Chinese Dragons Jewelry Design. Authentic Luxury Cartier Stationery Card Letter and Envelope Red Chinese Dragons, limited edition De...
Paper
Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style.
Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.
Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation: Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?
Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”
To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.
The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
The brilliantly simple design turns a modest bouquet into a major statement.
The Greek tragedian is said to have been handsome in his day.
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.