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Telescoping Floor Lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce
Telescoping Floor Lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce

Telescoping Floor Lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce

By Giuseppe Ostuni

Located in Dallas, TX

Model 201 telescoping table/floor lamp by Giuseppe Ostuni for Oluce.

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Floris Fideldij Telescoping Arm Desk Lamp  Artimeta  1960s
Floris Fideldij Telescoping Arm Desk Lamp  Artimeta  1960s

Floris Fideldij Telescoping Arm Desk Lamp Artimeta 1960s

By Kaiser Idell

Located in Den Haag, NL

a nickel-plated telescoping arm on two joints and its original industrial gray paint. Very rare

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Telescoping Adjustable World Globe by Rand McNally, Chicago
Telescoping Adjustable World Globe by Rand McNally, Chicago

Telescoping Adjustable World Globe by Rand McNally, Chicago

By Rand McNally & Co.

Located in Buffalo, NY

16 inch diameter telescoping adjustable world globe by Rand McNally, Chicago, wonderful color and

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Globes

Materials

Metal

Spectacular Wood-Barreled Captain’s Telescope with Polished Brasses
Spectacular Wood-Barreled Captain’s Telescope with Polished Brasses

Spectacular Wood-Barreled Captain’s Telescope with Polished Brasses

Located in Norwell, MA

Early nineteenth-century spyglass, circa 1820, with a single focal tube engraved "William Harris and Co., 50 Holborn, London." The barrel has a French polish finish. An exceptional i...

Category

Antique 1820s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Brass British Royal Navy 1915 Telescope on Tripodal Stand
Brass British Royal Navy 1915 Telescope on Tripodal Stand

Brass British Royal Navy 1915 Telescope on Tripodal Stand

Located in New York, NY

This remarkable telescope came from the personal collection of Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023). While

Category

20th Century British Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

WW2 U.S. Navy Mark 74 Telescope for Honeywell
WW2 U.S. Navy Mark 74 Telescope for Honeywell

WW2 U.S. Navy Mark 74 Telescope for Honeywell

Located in Sagaponack, NY

WW2 U.S. Navy Mark 74 Telescope

Category

Vintage 1940s American More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Navigational Instrument, Victorian
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Navigational Instrument, Victorian

Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Brass, Navigational Instrument, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique 2-draw telescope, an English terrestrial or maritime navigational instrument

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Brass Library Telescope by Wellington of London Circa 1800
Brass Library Telescope by Wellington of London Circa 1800

Brass Library Telescope by Wellington of London Circa 1800

Located in Norwell, MA

Fabulous library telescope with engraved collar marked with makers name "Wellington, Crown Court

Category

Antique Early 1800s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique French A. Bardou Brass Telescope With Mahogany Tripod c1880
Antique French A. Bardou Brass Telescope With Mahogany Tripod c1880

Antique French A. Bardou Brass Telescope With Mahogany Tripod c1880

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique French A. Bardou Brass Telescope With Mahogany Tripod c1880 Measures - 61" x 35" x 35"

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Telescope, English, Silvered Brass, Dennis of London, Victorian
Antique Telescope, English, Silvered Brass, Dennis of London, Victorian

Antique Telescope, English, Silvered Brass, Dennis of London, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a long antique telescope. An English, silvered brass single draw refractor by Dennis of

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A Fabulous Early 20th Century Brass Telescope by Clarkson, London
A Fabulous Early 20th Century Brass Telescope by Clarkson, London

A Fabulous Early 20th Century Brass Telescope by Clarkson, London

Located in Dublin, IE

A fabulous early 20th Century brass telescope with a plaque marked 'Clarkson, London' This

Category

Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

French Antique Petite Draw Telescope in Brass and Wood
French Antique Petite Draw Telescope in Brass and Wood

French Antique Petite Draw Telescope in Brass and Wood

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

An antique French single draw telescope. Petite in size, its main barrel is covered with wonderful

Category

Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Telescope with Adjustable Wooden Legs and Patinated Brass Hardware
Telescope with Adjustable Wooden Legs and Patinated Brass Hardware

Telescope with Adjustable Wooden Legs and Patinated Brass Hardware

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Telescopes are a terrific decorative addition to any den, library or study. A compliment to any

Category

20th Century Rustic Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Michael Lax Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp for Lightolier, c.1965
Michael Lax Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp for Lightolier, c.1965

Michael Lax Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp for Lightolier, c.1965

By Lightolier, Michael Lax

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Michael Lax Lytegem Telescoping Task Lamp for Lightolier, c.1965. A very fine vintage example

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Century Brand Telescoping Dining Table with Chrome Accent Base
Century Brand Telescoping Dining Table with Chrome Accent Base

Century Brand Telescoping Dining Table with Chrome Accent Base

By Century Furniture

Located in Atlanta, GA

Beautiful Century Furniture Company Dining Table. This Transitional Dining table enlarges with leaves included in its own Cabinet, making for easy storage. Custom Table pads are als...

Category

2010s American Art Deco Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Antique Brass Telescoping Piano Oil Lamp & Hand Painted Floral Shade c1890
Antique Brass Telescoping Piano Oil Lamp & Hand Painted Floral Shade c1890

Antique Brass Telescoping Piano Oil Lamp & Hand Painted Floral Shade c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

font and raised on telescoping shaft having three legs terminating in paw feet, c1890 Measures - 64.25

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Torchères

Materials

Brass

Kalmar Floor Lamp 'Telescope', Patinated Brass Leather, Height Adjustable, 1960
Kalmar Floor Lamp 'Telescope', Patinated Brass Leather, Height Adjustable, 1960

Kalmar Floor Lamp 'Telescope', Patinated Brass Leather, Height Adjustable, 1960

By Josef Frank, J.T. Kalmar, Svenskt Tenn, Stilnovo

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A floor lamp model "Telescope" / "Teleskop" by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, manufactured in Austria in

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Large, Antique Telescope Tripod, English, Pine, Observatory, Rack, circa 1900
Large, Antique Telescope Tripod, English, Pine, Observatory, Rack, circa 1900

Large, Antique Telescope Tripod, English, Pine, Observatory, Rack, circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large, antique telescope tripod. An English, pine observatory rack dating to the late

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Pine

Swedish mid-century telescope wall lamps, teak and brass, 1950s
Swedish mid-century telescope wall lamps, teak and brass, 1950s

Swedish mid-century telescope wall lamps, teak and brass, 1950s

Located in Forserum, SE

A pair of Swedish modernist wall lamps made from solid teak with pivotal telescope arm adjustable

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Busquet Model 875 Telescoping Wall Lamp for Hala, Aluminum
Mid-Century Busquet Model 875 Telescoping Wall Lamp for Hala, Aluminum

Mid-Century Busquet Model 875 Telescoping Wall Lamp for Hala, Aluminum

By Herman Theodoor Jan Anthoin Busquet, Hala Zeist

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Model 875 telescoping wall lamp designed by H.Th.J.A. Busquet for Dutch manufacturer Hala in the

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Vintage French Telescopes by Iseli, Leather Case, Early 20th Century
Vintage French Telescopes by Iseli, Leather Case, Early 20th Century

Vintage French Telescopes by Iseli, Leather Case, Early 20th Century

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

O/2941 , vintage French telescopes with its case: for Your holidays ! Small and convenient to

Category

Early 20th Century French Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Leather

French Brass and Leather Three Draw Telescope, Late 19th Century
French Brass and Leather Three Draw Telescope, Late 19th Century

French Brass and Leather Three Draw Telescope, Late 19th Century

Located in Barntrup, DE

Late 19th century French brass and leather 3 draw telescope spyglass. The spyglass is made from

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Vintage WWII Telescope, English, Brass, Military Broad Arrow, Ottway & Co
Large Vintage WWII Telescope, English, Brass, Military Broad Arrow, Ottway & Co

Large Vintage WWII Telescope, English, Brass, Military Broad Arrow, Ottway & Co

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large vintage WWII telescope, an English brass terrestrial instrument by Ottway & Co of

Category

Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

A Large 19th Century Brass Library Telescope Marked A. Bardou, Paris
A Large 19th Century Brass Library Telescope Marked A. Bardou, Paris

A Large 19th Century Brass Library Telescope Marked A. Bardou, Paris

By A. Bardou

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large and impressive 19th century French brass library telescope marked A. Bardou, Paris. (Denis

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820
Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820

Antique Telescope, Large, Single Draw Refractor, Cary London, circa 1820

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique telescope, a large single draw refractor for terrestrial or astronomical use. An

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Small White Tensor Post Modern Adjustable Telescoping Eyeball Desk Lamp
Small White Tensor Post Modern Adjustable Telescoping Eyeball Desk Lamp

Small White Tensor Post Modern Adjustable Telescoping Eyeball Desk Lamp

By Tensor

Located in Chicago, IL

Quintessential post-modern 1990s white Tensor desk lamp with high-gloss hard plastic base and shade, and stainless steel neck. It has three set heights (or lengths) extending between...

Category

1990s Chinese Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Stainless Steel

A Stunning 19th Century Brass Four Draw Telescope by Gardner of Glasgow
A Stunning 19th Century Brass Four Draw Telescope by Gardner of Glasgow

A Stunning 19th Century Brass Four Draw Telescope by Gardner of Glasgow

Located in Dublin, IE

Stock Reference No: A4126 A Stunning 19th Century Polished Brass Four Draw Telescope with Original

Category

Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Kalmar, Brass Height Adjustable 'Telescope', 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Kalmar, Brass Height Adjustable 'Telescope', 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamp Kalmar, Brass Height Adjustable 'Telescope', 1970s

By J.T. Kalmar

Located in Hausmannstätten, AT

A floor lamp model 'Teleskop' / 'Telescope' no. 2090 by J.T. Kalmar, Vienna, Austria from the 1950

Category

Vintage 1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Metal

Refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l'Hôpital, Lyon
Refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l'Hôpital, Lyon

Refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l'Hôpital, Lyon

Located in London, GB

2 ¾ inch refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l'Hôpital, Lyon. Circa 1835. Mounted on a

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Telescope with original leather case from World War II, English circa 1940
Telescope with original leather case from World War II, English circa 1940

Telescope with original leather case from World War II, English circa 1940

Located in Central England, GB

This fine example of a World War II military spotting telescope is the type issued to a British

Category

Mid-20th Century British Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

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Find a variety of telescopes available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all telescopes available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of telescopes available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of telescopes to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Victorian and Georgian telescopes are of considerable interest. Telescope Casual, J.T. Kalmar and Dollond, London each produced beautiful telescopes that are worth considering.

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    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.