$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 bought a good volume of these great industrial boxes and are selling them individually....
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. We bought a good volume of these great industrial boxes and are selling them indiv...
Wood
Mid-Century Perspex Geometric Scientific Forms '2'
Located in London, GB
A mid-century perspex scientific geometric form. Two available. Holland, c1970s. Ideal as desk or shelf curios. Priced and sold individually. Location: London Gall...
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 and marble, for the 40 years, calendar 1991-2030, crown of a royal family, in its o...
Marble, Brass
$1,643
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 Dimensions in inches: H 6” x W 4.5” x D 4.5” Age: Mid-20th century Origin: Unknown Condit...
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
This rare form merges scientific curiosity with functional objects, reflecting the Victorian fascination with the study of the human mind and character.
Pottery
Large Fossilized Trilobite Specimen in Stone Matrix #2
Located in Bradenton, FL
This fossilized specimen can be used in modern home decor as both a scientific artifact and sculptural object. It is ideal to display on a table or console as a conversation piece, s...
Stone
Large Fossilized Trilobite Specimen in Stone Matrix
Located in Bradenton, FL
This fossilized specimen can be used in modern home decor as both a scientific artifact and sculptural object. it is ideal to display on a table or console as a conversation piece, s...
Stone
Natural Specimen Of Petroleum Quartz From Pakistan
Located in Peshawar, PK
The contrast between the clear quartz body and the internal petroleum inclusions creates a striking, almost ethereal effect. Both a scientific curiosity and a sculptural object, this...
Crystal
$57,459
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
'Struttura Tricroma' represents this ideology, functioning both as an aesthetic 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 industrial scientific equipment boxes/decorative objects.
Wood
Botanic Scientific Specimen, Italy, 1900
By Paravia
Located in Milan, IT
A botanic didactical specimen, depicting a Strawberry flower (Fragaria Vesca), white color, made out of papier mache, plaster and wood hand painted. Paravia, Milano, Italy 1900 ca. ...
Metal
Botanic Scientific Specimen, Italy 1900
By Paravia
Located in Milan, IT
A botanic didactical specimen, depicting a Vitis Vinifera flower, pale yellow green color made out of papier mache, plaster and wood hand painted. Extremely detailed. Paravia Milano,...
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 on an ebonized wooden base.
Steel
A Rare Group Of Continental Scientific Models Of Mushrooms.
Located in Milan, IT
The group is composed by several specimens, different for period, materials, provenance and price. One group is made out of colored wax, over wooden base, Italian 1870 ca. Over eac...
Plaster, Wood, Papier Mâché, Wax
1920s Original Vintage Czech Scientific Physics Instrument
Located in Hook, Hampshire
This item is believed to be an object, similar to a sextant, which was used to measure the angle between two objects.
Metal
1920s Vintage Czech Scientific Physics Instrument
Located in Hook, Hampshire
This item is believed to be an object, similar to a Sextant, which was used to measure the angle between two objects.
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 4” x D 4” & (2) H 5” x W 5.5” x D 5.5” Age: Mid-20th century Origin: Unknown Condi...
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. Extremely lifelike. 25 cm height tallest 18 cm height shortest Largest base 21 cm ...
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 with metal frames. Unusual decorative display of three items. 5" diameter and 10" ta...
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 glass with metal frames. Unusual decorative display of three items. 5" diameter and...
Rare Collection of English Scientific Ceramic Crystal Form Study
Located in London, GB
Each form is stamped with its scientific name and number. Very tactile and decorative objects.
Ceramic
Sculptural Object Glass Slab Temperature Gauge Thermometer
By Honeywell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare item from the L.D. Caulk Co. of Milford Delaware. New Old Stock, New in Box. A true Relic from 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 lens which is adjustable in direction. Ideal decorative shelf or desk curio.
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 although the left hand one is likely later. Price is for the pair. Adjustab...
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
Ancient planetary model so-called Tellurium Stockholm metal, wood, paper Historicism, circa 1900 Dimensions: Height ca 41 cm, length ca 60 cm Illustrative scientific instr...
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
'DNA Sequence II' is a unique glass installation (consisting of 3 individual elements) by the British artist, Louis Thompson. Accomplished glass artist Thompson explores illusion ...
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
These decorative scientific objects were often an important desk necessity for a gentlemen of learning, displaying his interest and knowledge in worldly things.
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, circa 1780. Measurements Magnifying glass: Length: 2 1/2" (approx 6.25cm) Diamete...
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 objects. Crucible presently shows a crackled glass residue in the bottom.
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
$33Sale Price|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
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
$2,966Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 27.56 in
Rigadin Chandelier 5 Arms encased Ivory Murano Glass Edgar by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Edgar chandelier, 5 lights, Ivory encased rigadin Murano glass by Multiforme Edgar Murano glass chandelier is one of those chandeliers in our collections that stands out thanks to it...
Blown Glass
$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
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
James Bond. Dr. No. Limited Edition Collector's Book.
By TASCHEN, Paul Duncan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
When the cinematic Bond was born. The most complete account of the making of the first James Bond film, Dr. No (1962). “Bond, James Bond.” Since Sean Connery uttered those immortal...
Paper
$88,500
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
$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
$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
$6 / item
H 2.76 in W 1.38 in D 1.38 in
1940's New Old Stock Pharmacy Canister - Large Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940's New Old Stock Pharmacy Canister - Large Quantity Available. Original new old stock French packaging, never used. Listing is for a single canister and lid. Workshop Report: ...
Metal
$6 / item
H 1.97 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
1960's Vintage New Old Stock Bonbon Tins - Large Quantity Available
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1960's Vintage New Old Stock Bonbon Tins - Large Quantity Available. We sourced these tins from a tin factory in the south east of France. New old stock and never used. The tins we...
Steel
Up, Down & Other Opposites with Ellsworth Kelly
Located in New York, NY
Ellsworth Kelly’s paintings and sculptures are the heroes of this visual exploration of opposites Up, Down & Other Opposites pairs different combinations of Ellsworth Kelly’s painti...
Paper
Blue & Other Colors with Henri Matisse
Located in New York, NY
Henri Matisse’s abstract cut-outs are used to teach colors in this innovative read-aloud board book Blue & Other Colors takes children through Henri Matisse’s color palette, one...
Paper
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
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
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.
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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.