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Wind Tunnel

Aircraft Design Wind Tunnel Scale Model of a Late 1960s GAC-100 Airliner
Located in London, GB
A 1/10 scale wind tunnel model of a GAC-100 Commuter airliner. Wingspan: 7ft (214 cm) The
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Aviation Objects

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Mahogany

Wind Tunnel Model of a Douglas Destroyer Made by NACA/NASA in 1942
Located in London, GB
A very rare World War II 1/5 scale wind tunnel development model of a Douglas "Destroyer" XSB2D-1
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Vintage 1940s American Aviation Objects

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modernist Amorphic Ripple Bronze Sculpture signed V.R. 3/3
Located in New York, NY
piece, as though placed in a wind tunnel, with the organic rippled detailing undulating and simplifying
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Bi Wing Airplane Wind Tunnel Model
Located in New York, NY
Early and rare test model of an airplane Wind Tunnel Bi-plane. This model was used to find out the
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Objects

Materials

Steel

Wind Tunnel Aeroplane Trailing Edge Wing Sections
Located in Luton, GB
, wind tunnel test pieces, ex British Aerospace, Woodford factory.  
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Vintage 1980s European Aviation Objects

Materials

Stainless Steel

Wooden Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
take on it. It could be a representation of a rare species of carnivorous plant, or a maquette for wind
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Sculptures

Materials

Poplar, Wood

Wooden Sculpture
Wooden Sculpture
H 12 in W 18 in D 8.25 in
1950s Double-Sided Italian Enamel Metal Vintage Moto Guzzi Servizio Sign
Located in Milan, IT
, and industry innovations—including the first motorcycle centre Stand, wind tunnel and eight-cylinder
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Signs

Materials

Metal

Aircraft Wing Wind Tunnel Model
Located in London, GB
A high grade steel wind tunnel development scale model of an engine and wing arrangement, with
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Late 20th Century English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Steel

Aircraft Wing Wind Tunnel Model
Aircraft Wing Wind Tunnel Model
H 26 in W 37 in D 14 in
Walnut Wind Tunnel Aircraft Model, c1935
Located in London, GB
A stylish, large-scale Italian walnut Art Deco influenced wind tunnel aircraft model with metal
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20th Century Mounted Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Walnut Wind Tunnel Aircraft Model, c1935
Walnut Wind Tunnel Aircraft Model, c1935
H 25.25 in W 43.5 in L 25.25 in
Footwork Arrows F1 Wind Tunnel Development Model
Located in London, GB
fibre, magnesium alloy and steel and was created for testing in the wind-tunnel. The car comes with
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20th Century British Models and Miniatures

Lockheed L-2000 Wind Tunnel Development Model, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
A rare scale model of the Lockheed L-2000 made for use in a wind-tunnel to assess aerodynamic
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Vintage 1960s British Aviation Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Wind Tunnel Model of a French Sounding Rocket
Located in London, GB
A wind tunnel model of a French sounding (meteorological) rocket by Laboratoires Recherches
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Mid-20th Century French Aviation Objects

Materials

Steel

Set of Six "Streamline Moderne" Sconces
Located in New York, NY
" style. Then, Industrial designers used wind tunnels to test models of planes, cars, trains, and ships
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Vintage 1930s American Streamlined Moderne Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Chrome

RARE MAHOGANY AIRPLANE WIND TUNNEL MODEL
Located in New York, NY
A rare and finely made laminated mahogany wind tunnel model of a twin-engine pusher airplane
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Vintage 1930s French Architectural Models

Materials

Mahogany

Formula 1 Carbon Fiber Wind Tunnel Helmets
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of miniature carbon fiber wind tunnel helmets, now mounted on polished aluminum bases as
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Late 20th Century English Bookends

Materials

Aluminum

Mahogany Wind Tunnel Model Of An Aerial Bomb
Located in New York, NY
A rare wind tunnel model of an aerial bomb in polished mahogany with aluminum fins. Comparable
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Vintage 1940s American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Aluminum

HIGHLY IMPORTANT 1/45 SCALE WIND TUNNEL JET PLANE MODEL
Located in New York, NY
This museum-quality wind tunnel model of the Vickers Type 589 Variable Geometry, high-speed, low
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Vintage 1960s English Decorative Objects

Materials

Aluminum

Painted Aluminum Wind Tunnel Model for ATG Javelin Jet
By Aviation Technology Group
Located in North Hollywood, CA
declared bankruptcy, never seeing the production of the jet. Our model is a painted aluminum "wind tunnel
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Early 2000s American Modern Models and Miniatures

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

1960s Original Wind Tunnel Model of the Sepecat Jaguar Anglo-French Fighter Jet
Located in Aspen, CO
Important rare original wind tunnel model of the Sepecat Jaguar Anglo-French fighter jet. The
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Vintage 1960s Industrial Aviation Objects

Wind Tunnel Test Model
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Phenolic base, has plumbing inside, where smoke would be pumped through tiny holes in the aluminum to check aerodynamics of car design. Looks like a '65 Chevelle.
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Vintage 1960s American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Aluminum

Wind Tunnel Test Model
Wind Tunnel Test Model
H 21 in W 33 in D 14 in
Boeing Wind Tunnel Instrument
Located in Seattle, WA
Unique aluminum horseshoe shaped freestanding model designed by Boeing.
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Mid-20th Century American Scientific Instruments

Boeing Wind Tunnel Instrument
Boeing Wind Tunnel Instrument
H 20 in W 52.5 in D 1.5 in
Rod Schapel Wind Tunnel Model
Located in Oakland, CA
Designed by Rod Schapel, the SA 882 was a flying wing prototype from the mid-1980s. A designer of note, Schapel collaborated with Lear on various projects. This model plane is displ...
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Late 20th Century American Space Age Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood, Resin

Rod Schapel Wind Tunnel Model
Rod Schapel Wind Tunnel Model
H 24 in W 80 in D 20 in
Bec Brittain 'Angela 1', Lacquered Black Aluminum Dynamic Parachute Floor Lamp
By Bec Brittain
Located in New York, NY
– specifically, those used by NASA during wind tunnel testing –  the collection is entitled 'Paraciphers', and is
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21st Century and Contemporary American Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Metallic Thread

"Polar Bear" Sculpture by Gordon Newell for Architectural Pottery
By Architectural Pottery, Gordon Newell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in a Lockheed wind-tunnel. It is an iconic yet rare object, with a dynamism that transforms any room
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Bronze Art Deco Style Flying Lady Bust Statue, Car Mascot
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
and its particular take on perceptions of modernity, the figure looks like he could be in a wind
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2010s Art Deco Busts

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Located in London, GB
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Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
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Located in New York, NY
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Hide, Alpaca, Walnut

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By Fontana Arte
Located in Rome, IT
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Gilded Peacock Sculpture in Porcelain and Crystal
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Located in New York, NY
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Wind Tunnel For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wind tunnel for your home. Each wind tunnel for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, aluminum and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wind tunnel — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A wind tunnel is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one wind tunnel that is appealing in its simplicity, but Aviation Technology Group produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Wind Tunnel?

The average selling price for a wind tunnel at 1stDibs is $4,603, while they’re typically $1,400 on the low end and $229,435 for the highest priced.