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Antique Kingston Conley Electric Motor Industrial Vintage Sewing Machine
Antique Kingston Conley Electric Motor Industrial Vintage Sewing Machine

Antique Kingston Conley Electric Motor Industrial Vintage Sewing Machine

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Kingston Conley Electric Motor Industrial Vintage Sewing Machine. Item features a wooden top work table surface, green metal base, electric motor, very nice vintage item.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Wood

Space Age Vintage Dancing Shelf, circa 1970
Space Age Vintage Dancing Shelf, circa 1970

Space Age Vintage Dancing Shelf, circa 1970

$10,045

H 64.18 in W 16.74 in D 16.74 in

Space Age Vintage Dancing Shelf, circa 1970

Located in Vienna, AT

This shelf works with an electric motor and shows the motion moving around.

Category

1970s Space Age Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Steel

Vintage Physical Therapy Tractolator Intermittent Traction Apparatus Chair 1930s
Vintage Physical Therapy Tractolator Intermittent Traction Apparatus Chair 1930s

Vintage Physical Therapy Tractolator Intermittent Traction Apparatus Chair 1930s

Located in New York, NY

The harness then is pulled up by a cable attached to an arm which is attached to an electric motor mounted beneath the seat cushion. The chair also come with its original footrest.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Chrome

Gianni Colombo “Spazio Elastico”, Kinetic Artwork, 1967–1977
Gianni Colombo “Spazio Elastico”, Kinetic Artwork, 1967–1977

Gianni Colombo “Spazio Elastico”, Kinetic Artwork, 1967–1977

By Gianni Colombo

Located in Milano, IT

Composed of wood, metal, enamel, elastic threads, and an electric motor, the piece explores the dynamic relationship between space, movement, and perception—central themes in Colombo...

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Stained Glass, Wood

Beautiful Mid Century Kienzle brass wall clock with original battery drive
Beautiful Mid Century Kienzle brass wall clock with original battery drive

Beautiful Mid Century Kienzle brass wall clock with original battery drive

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in München, DE

Battery operated with original electromechanical mechanism. The electric motor winds up a spring that then drives the clock.

Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Brass

Washing Machine, Metal, Etc. Skrat, Model P-7, Leonard Ryznar, circa 1945
Washing Machine, Metal, Etc. Skrat, Model P-7, Leonard Ryznar, circa 1945

Washing Machine, Metal, Etc. Skrat, Model P-7, Leonard Ryznar, circa 1945

Located in Madrid, ES

Washing machine in metal with electric motor which would drive a circular container (which moves the clothes, a "drum"), with a water intake in the lower part to the right and with s...

Category

20th Century European Other Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Other

Christo and Jeanne-Claude Ultrachrome Print
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Ultrachrome Print

Christo and Jeanne-Claude Ultrachrome Print

$5,672

H 23.63 in W 19.69 in D 1.19 in

Christo and Jeanne-Claude Ultrachrome Print

By Christo and Jeanne-Claude

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

Air pressure was maintained by a centrifugal blower run by a variable-speed electric motor. A gasoline generator stood by in case of power failure.

Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Motors

Tridos ediction 239

Victor VasarelyTridos ediction 239, 1989

$1,500

H 33.08 in W 28.35 in

Tridos ediction 239

By Victor Vasarely

Located in PARIS, FR

He explored the question of mobility, balance and movement. By integrating electric motors into his works, he gave a new dimension to the traditional conception of sculpture.

Category

1980s Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Lithograph

Dessin

Philippe Hiquily 1Dessin, 1961

$17,727

H 21.66 in W 15.75 in

Dessin

By Philippe Hiquily 1

Located in PARIS, FR

He explored the question of mobility, balance and movement. By integrating electric motors into his works, he gave a new dimension to the traditional conception of sculpture.

Category

20th Century Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Paper

Guillerme et Chambron Original Cabinet in Oak Votre Maison Edition
Guillerme et Chambron Original Cabinet in Oak Votre Maison Edition

Guillerme et Chambron Original Cabinet in Oak Votre Maison Edition

By Votre Maison, Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Guillerme et Chambron original cabinet in oak Votre Maison edition the central part is revealed by an electrified shutter curtain. The electric motor needs to be changed. Votre mai...

Category

1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Oak

Guillerme et Chambron Original Cabinet in Oak Votre Maison Edition
Guillerme et Chambron Original Cabinet in Oak Votre Maison Edition

Guillerme et Chambron Original Cabinet in Oak Votre Maison Edition

By Guillerme et Chambron, Votre Maison

Located in Mouscron, WHT

Guillerme et Chambron original cabinet in oak Votre Maison edition the central part is revealed by an electrified shutter curtain. The electric motor needs to be changed. Votre mai...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Oak, Ceramic

Diecast K & O Models Evinrude Big Twin 35 Outboard Motor and Speedboat c.1950s
Diecast K & O Models Evinrude Big Twin 35 Outboard Motor and Speedboat c.1950s

Diecast K & O Models Evinrude Big Twin 35 Outboard Motor and Speedboat c.1950s

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An original speedboat model with a vintage miniature Evinrude Big Twin 35 electric outboard motor model. CREATOR K&O Models Inc., Japan. 1950-1954.

Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Metal

‘The Picture Frame’ by Arthur Steel Limited Edition

‘The Picture Frame’ by Arthur Steel Limited Edition

By Arthur Steel

Located in London, GB

The clock uses its original Victorian mechanism, but an electric motor can be used as a backup. A British cultural icon, recognised all over the world, the tower is one of the most ...

Category

1960s Modern Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Gilbert Rohde Dresser 4041 Kroehler New York World's Fair 1940 Two-Tone 44" long
Gilbert Rohde Dresser 4041 Kroehler New York World's Fair 1940 Two-Tone 44" long

Gilbert Rohde Dresser 4041 Kroehler New York World's Fair 1940 Two-Tone 44" long

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

He opened his own office in New York in 1927, designing furniture and showrooms, and consulting with manufacturers like General Electric and Hudson Motor Car Company. In 1931 Heywoo...

Category

1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Birdseye Maple

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Howard Miller Clock
Howard Miller Clock

Howard Miller Clock

Unavailable

Dm 14.5 in

Howard Miller Clock

By Howard Miller

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful green and blue glaze with incised leaves. Electric motor, all original. Ceramic signed Italy.

Category

1950s Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Ceramic

Electric Tricycle Chopper by Giordani, Italy, 1975
Electric Tricycle Chopper by Giordani, Italy, 1975

Electric Tricycle Chopper by Giordani, Italy, 1975

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H 24.41 in W 17.33 in D 31.5 in

Electric Tricycle Chopper by Giordani, Italy, 1975

Located in Zurich, Zurich

Restored: Rare electric tricycle Chopper by Giordani, Italy 1975, a children's dream with 3 wheels, high chopper handlebars, via a foot pedal, the electric motor is controlled (walki...

Category

1970s Italian Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Metal

Déplacement optique D

Martha BotoDéplacement optique D, 1969

Unavailable

H 18.71 in W 15.16 in D 8.67 in

Déplacement optique D

Located in Tbilisi, GE

Enamelled metal, perspex and electric motor (220 V) 47.5 by 38.5 by 22 cm. 18 11/16 by 15 3/16 by 8 11/16 in.

Category

20th Century Contemporary Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Other Medium

Lumino by Nicolas Schöffer
Lumino by Nicolas Schöffer

Lumino by Nicolas Schöffer

Unavailable

H 9.06 in W 10.24 in D 8.27 in

Lumino by Nicolas Schöffer

By Nicolas Schöffer

Located in Paris, FR

Plexiglass, lamp and electric motor. A rare multiple by Schöffer that was produced by Philips.

Category

1960s French Kinetic Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Metal

Pol Bury Spheres Kinetic Cuff Bracelet
Pol Bury Spheres Kinetic Cuff Bracelet

Pol Bury Spheres Kinetic Cuff Bracelet

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H 1.03 in Dm 2.37 in

Pol Bury Spheres Kinetic Cuff Bracelet

By Pol Bury

Located in Brussels, BE

Four years later, Bury was incorporating electric motors into his sculptures and fountains.

Category

1980s French Modern Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Gold Plate

1980s Pol Bury Spheres Kinetic Gold Plated Necklace
1980s Pol Bury Spheres Kinetic Gold Plated Necklace

1980s Pol Bury Spheres Kinetic Gold Plated Necklace

By Pol Bury

Located in Brussels, BE

Four years later, Bury was incorporating electric motors into his sculptures and fountains.

Category

1980s French Artist Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Gold Plate

Abstract Painting Work by Gutai Artist

Abstract Painting Work by Gutai Artist

By Senkichiro Nasaka

Located in PARIS, FR

For example, his 1969 work "Servo Line 8" depicted an accordion moving on the floor using electric motors and an automatic controller. After 1972, the artist continued his pictorial ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil

Abstract Painting Turbulence by Gutai Artist

Abstract Painting Turbulence by Gutai Artist

By Senkichiro Nasaka

Located in PARIS, FR

For example, his 1969 work "Servo Line 8" depicted an accordion moving on the floor using electric motors and an automatic controller. After 1972, the artist continued his pictorial ...

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Mixed Media

Abstract Painting Septet by Gutai artist
Abstract Painting Septet by Gutai artist

Abstract Painting Septet by Gutai artist

By Senkichiro Nasaka

Located in PARIS, FR

For example, his 1969 work "Servo Line 8" depicted an accordion moving on the floor using electric motors and an automatic controller. After 1972, the artist continued his pictorial ...

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil

Abstract Painting Fantasia by Gutai Artist
Abstract Painting Fantasia by Gutai Artist

Abstract Painting Fantasia by Gutai Artist

By Senkichiro Nasaka

Located in PARIS, FR

For example, his 1969 work "Servo Line 8" depicted an accordion moving on the floor using electric motors and an automatic controller. After 1972, the artist continued his pictorial ...

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil

abstract work Retsu by Gutai artist
abstract work Retsu by Gutai artist

abstract work Retsu by Gutai artist

By Senkichiro Nasaka

Located in PARIS, FR

For example, his 1969 work "Servo Line 8" depicted an accordion moving on the floor using electric motors and an automatic controller. After 1972, the artist continued his pictorial ...

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil

1970s Indian Ventura Brand Industrial Fan with Original Electric Motor
1970s Indian Ventura Brand Industrial Fan with Original Electric Motor

1970s Indian Ventura Brand Industrial Fan with Original Electric Motor

Located in Marbella, ES

1970s Indian Ventura brand industrial fan with original electric motor.

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Iron

14 Karat Yellow Gold Electric Motor Car Charm
14 Karat Yellow Gold Electric Motor Car Charm

14 Karat Yellow Gold Electric Motor Car Charm

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14 Karat Yellow Gold Electric Motor Car Charm- Perfect gift for the vintage care enthusiast!

Category

20th Century Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Low table "37 balls on a rectangle" by Pol Bury
Low table "37 balls on a rectangle" by Pol Bury

Low table "37 balls on a rectangle" by Pol Bury

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H 18.5 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in

Low table "37 balls on a rectangle" by Pol Bury

Located in Paris, FR

Electric motor and magnets Numbered 4/8 and signed

Category

Late 20th Century French Vintage Electric Motors

Low table "72 squares mirrors on a rectangle" by Pol Bury
Low table "72 squares mirrors on a rectangle" by Pol Bury

Low table "72 squares mirrors on a rectangle" by Pol Bury

Located in Paris, FR

Electric motor and magnets Numbered 4/8 and signed

Category

Late 20th Century French Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Stainless Steel

1960's French Train Station Clock
1960's French Train Station Clock

1960's French Train Station Clock

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H 33 in W 33 in D 7 in

1960's French Train Station Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French Train Station Clock with a new electric motor. Wall mounting attachments

Category

1960s French Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Aluminum

Train Station Clock
Train Station Clock

Train Station Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French Train Station Clock which is double sided and has a new electric motor.

Category

1940s French Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Steel

Construction #78a
Construction #78a

Jose de RiveraConstruction #78a, 1961

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H 4.75 in W 6.5 in D 7.5 in

Construction #78a

By Jose de Rivera

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Jose De Rivera, American (1904 - 1985) Title: Construction #78a Year: 1961 Medium: Rotating Forged Bronze Rod Sculpture on Wooden Base, Electric Motor Size: 4.75 x 6.5 ...

Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Bronze

Double Faced Train Station Clock
Double Faced Train Station Clock

Double Faced Train Station Clock

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H 36 in W 31 in D 10 in

Double Faced Train Station Clock

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The faces are back light with two new electric motors. Keeps perfect time . Brushed aluminum finish.

Category

1960s French Modern Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Aluminum

Primitive Automaton Doll
Primitive Automaton Doll

Primitive Automaton Doll

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H 30 in W 8 in D 8 in

Primitive Automaton Doll

Located in Peekskill, NY

There is a slow moving electric motor in the hollow body that moves the right arm back and forth.

Category

20th Century Unknown Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Wood

1950's Rare George Nelson for Howard Miller Chronopak 4765 Clock
1950's Rare George Nelson for Howard Miller Chronopak 4765 Clock

1950's Rare George Nelson for Howard Miller Chronopak 4765 Clock

By George Nelson

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Made out of a turned walnut shell with an electric motor inside, we've had the clock glass gently cleaned to bring it back to it's original beauty.

Category

1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Metal

Beautiful original 1950s Diehl Electro table clock with curved teak plywood
Beautiful original 1950s Diehl Electro table clock with curved teak plywood

Beautiful original 1950s Diehl Electro table clock with curved teak plywood

Located in München, DE

The battery uses an electric motor to wind a spring that runs the drive.

Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Teak, Plywood

Child's Battery Operated Vespa Scooter Made in Italy by Peg Perego for Ages 3-Up
Child's Battery Operated Vespa Scooter Made in Italy by Peg Perego for Ages 3-Up

Child's Battery Operated Vespa Scooter Made in Italy by Peg Perego for Ages 3-Up

Located in Highwood, IL

The children's Vespa's have an electric motor that works on a 12 Volt rechargeable battery and is designed for children aged 3 years up.

Category

1960s Italian Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Steel

Vintage Gecoray F45000 Silvered Glass Wall Sconces by G.E.C
Vintage Gecoray F45000 Silvered Glass Wall Sconces by G.E.C

Vintage Gecoray F45000 Silvered Glass Wall Sconces by G.E.C

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in Nottingham, GB

Founded in 1886, G.E.C specialized in the design and manufacture of electrical equipment, including lighting fixtures, generators, and electric motors. G.E.C was known for producing ...

Category

1950s British Industrial Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Three-Train Tower Clock by Seth Thomas
Three-Train Tower Clock by Seth Thomas

Three-Train Tower Clock by Seth Thomas

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H 102.5 in W 44.75 in D 23.5 in

Three-Train Tower Clock by Seth Thomas

By Seth Thomas Clock Company

Located in New Orleans, LA

The weights lower assisted by gravity and upon reaching the bottom of their travel, they are reset by an electric motor— there is no need for winding. The gravity remontoire is drive...

Category

20th Century American Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Metal

A Child’s Size  Model of a 1920’s ‘Blower’ Bentley Racing Car
A Child’s Size  Model of a 1920’s ‘Blower’ Bentley Racing Car

A Child’s Size Model of a 1920’s ‘Blower’ Bentley Racing Car

Located in Sheffield, MA

Powered by 12volt battery stowed in the boot, the electric motor has forward and reverse gears, controlled by foot accelerator and brake, and simple shift gear selector.

Category

1950s English Vintage Electric Motors

Martin Burgess Sculptural Clock Made for Simon Napier-Bell
Martin Burgess Sculptural Clock Made for Simon Napier-Bell

Martin Burgess Sculptural Clock Made for Simon Napier-Bell

Located in New Orleans, LA

Furthermore, this remontaoire is powered by an electric motor so it never requires winding. This sculptural clock was commissioned by Simon Napier-Bell, famed manager of George Mi...

Category

20th Century English Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Metal, Brass, Lead

BelAir Bantam Electric Sewing Machine Foot Pedal & Bakelite Leather Case
BelAir Bantam Electric Sewing Machine Foot Pedal & Bakelite Leather Case

BelAir Bantam Electric Sewing Machine Foot Pedal & Bakelite Leather Case

Located in Dayton, OH

Serial number B509767A. Features Bell Electric Universal Motor, power cords, foot pedal, and box containing six assorted Singer brand presser feet.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Metal

Vintage Kinetico Studios Gordon Bradt 6 Man Articulating Brass Clock Sculpture 9
Vintage Kinetico Studios Gordon Bradt 6 Man Articulating Brass Clock Sculpture 9

Vintage Kinetico Studios Gordon Bradt 6 Man Articulating Brass Clock Sculpture 9

By Gordon Bradt

Located in Dayton, OH

The unique coiled gear train is driven by an electric 4rpm synchronous motor, to keep accurate time.

Category

1980s Industrial Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Brass

Blond Nude with Cat - White on White Monochromatic
Blond Nude with Cat - White on White Monochromatic

Blond Nude with Cat - White on White Monochromatic

By Thornton Utz

Located in Miami, FL

During the 1940s and '50s, Utz provided advertising illustrations for clients such as Coca-Cola, General Electric and Ford Motor Co. His work also graced more than 50 covers of the '...

Category

1990s Post-Impressionist Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Masonite, Oil, Pencil

Custom Chaise Lounge Mohair Dark Chocolate Electric Motor Extra Wide 1960s
Custom Chaise Lounge Mohair Dark Chocolate Electric Motor Extra Wide 1960s

Custom Chaise Lounge Mohair Dark Chocolate Electric Motor Extra Wide 1960s

Located in Lomita, CA

Sink into this irresistible piece in ultimate comfort, snuggle, and wait for it-- be lulled into even more comfort by the gentle electric motor, which is part of the chair. A rare tr...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Leather, Mohair, Birch

Rare Frederick Weinberg  Electric Wall Clock , 1950s , USA
Rare Frederick Weinberg  Electric Wall Clock , 1950s , USA

Rare Frederick Weinberg Electric Wall Clock , 1950s , USA

By Frederic Weinberg, George Nelson

Located in St- Leonard, Quebec

Original, functional electric motor by Lanshire. Original cord and plug.

Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Steel

Vintage Black Sunburst Wall Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller
Vintage Black Sunburst Wall Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller

Vintage Black Sunburst Wall Clock by George Nelson for Howard Miller

By Howard Miller, George Nelson

Located in San Jose, CA

Keeps time with a plug in electric motor movement.

Category

1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Brass

Double Faced Train Station Clock
Double Faced Train Station Clock

Double Faced Train Station Clock

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H 36 in W 31 in D 10 in

Double Faced Train Station Clock

By Bodet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The faces are back light with two new electric motors. Keeps perfect time. Navy blue enamel finish.

Category

1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Aluminum

Beautiful, Very Elegant, Heavy Midcentury Kienzle Superia Brass Wall Clock
Beautiful, Very Elegant, Heavy Midcentury Kienzle Superia Brass Wall Clock

Beautiful, Very Elegant, Heavy Midcentury Kienzle Superia Brass Wall Clock

By Kienzle Clocks

Located in München, DE

Battery operated with original electromechanical drive. The electric motor winds a spring that drives the watch.

Category

1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Sideboard by Giotto Stoppino for Acerbis, Italy, 1970s
Vintage Sideboard by Giotto Stoppino for Acerbis, Italy, 1970s

Vintage Sideboard by Giotto Stoppino for Acerbis, Italy, 1970s

By Giotto Stoppino, Acerbis

Located in Roma, IT

“Welcome Acerbis Upholstery, Carpenter and Carpenter. Electric Motor Furniture Factory. Complete Plants ", the sign says, already implying one of the pillars of Acerbis' philosophy: ...

Category

1970s Italian Modern Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Steel

Chaos, Machine Sculpture Lithograph
Chaos, Machine Sculpture Lithograph

Jean TinguelyChaos, Machine Sculpture Lithograph

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H 19.19 in W 26.33 in D 1.5 in

Chaos, Machine Sculpture Lithograph

By Jean Tinguely

Located in Surfside, FL

He began experimenting with mechanical machine-like sculptures in the late 1930s, hanging objects from the ceiling and using an electric motor to make them spin. He moved to Paris ...

Category

20th Century Surrealist Vintage Electric Motors

Meta-Matic Machine Drawing Hand Signed
Meta-Matic Machine Drawing Hand Signed

Meta-Matic Machine Drawing Hand Signed

By Jean Tinguely

Located in Houston, TX

Tinguely began experimenting with kinetics*, movement in space in 1944 with his machine-like sculptures by equipping them with electric motors and making them spin around at high spe...

Category

1950s Pop Art Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Watercolor

Festival du Jazz Montreaux Detroit Offset Lithograph Vintage Music Poster
Festival du Jazz Montreaux Detroit Offset Lithograph Vintage Music Poster

Festival du Jazz Montreaux Detroit Offset Lithograph Vintage Music Poster

By Jean Tinguely

Located in Surfside, FL

He began experimenting with mechanical machine-like sculptures in the late 1930s, hanging objects from the ceiling and using an electric motor to make them spin. He moved to Paris i...

Category

20th Century Surrealist Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Lithograph, Offset

Screenprint Offset Lithograph Vintage Wallpaper Segment 1970s Surrealist Pink
Screenprint Offset Lithograph Vintage Wallpaper Segment 1970s Surrealist Pink

Screenprint Offset Lithograph Vintage Wallpaper Segment 1970s Surrealist Pink

By Jean Tinguely

Located in Surfside, FL

He began experimenting with mechanical machine-like sculptures in the late 1930s, hanging objects from the ceiling and using an electric motor to make them spin. He moved to Paris i...

Category

20th Century Surrealist Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Screen

Screenprint Offset Lithograph Vintage Wallpaper Segment 1970s Surrealist Silver
Screenprint Offset Lithograph Vintage Wallpaper Segment 1970s Surrealist Silver

Screenprint Offset Lithograph Vintage Wallpaper Segment 1970s Surrealist Silver

By Jean Tinguely

Located in Surfside, FL

He began experimenting with mechanical machine-like sculptures in the late 1930s, hanging objects from the ceiling and using an electric motor to make them spin. He moved to Paris i...

Category

20th Century Surrealist Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Screen

The Ohio Advertising Display for Rolex, Wall Clock
The Ohio Advertising Display for Rolex, Wall Clock

The Ohio Advertising Display for Rolex, Wall Clock

By Rolex, Ohio Advertising Display Co.

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

These scarce clocks were made for Rolex by display manufacturers in the US such as The Ohio Advertising Display Co. and Hanover Manufacturing, Inc. in Ohio, licensed by Rolex. Moveme...

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Metal

“Siesta Beach”
“Siesta Beach”

“Siesta Beach”

By Thorton Utz

Located in Southampton, NY

During the 1940s and '50s, Utz provided advertising illustrations for clients such as Coca-Cola, General Electric and Ford Motor Co. His work also graced more than 50 covers of the '...

Category

1960s Post-Modern Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Oil, Fiberboard

“Girl with Scarf”
“Girl with Scarf”

Thornton Utz“Girl with Scarf”, 1992

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H 15 in W 30 in D 2 in

“Girl with Scarf”

By Thornton Utz

Located in Southampton, NY

During the 1940s and '50s, Utz provided advertising illustrations for clients such as Coca-Cola, General Electric and Ford Motor Co. His work also graced more than 50 covers of the '...

Category

1990s Contemporary Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Acrylic, Watercolor, Fiberboard, Graphite, Gouache

Amerigo Vespucci, signed oil painting
Amerigo Vespucci, signed oil painting

Amerigo Vespucci, signed oil painting

By Louis Letouche

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

The newer engines generate electric power for one electric propulsion motor that can produce up to about 1471 kW (2000 hp).

Category

1990s Realist Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Oil

Blond Nude with Cat - White on White Monochromatic
Blond Nude with Cat - White on White Monochromatic

Blond Nude with Cat - White on White Monochromatic

By Thornton Utz

Located in Miami, FL

During the 1940s and '50s, Utz provided advertising illustrations for clients such as Coca-Cola, General Electric and Ford Motor Co. His work also graced more than 50 covers of the '...

Category

1990s Post-Impressionist Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Masonite, Oil, Pencil

George Nelson Design for Howard Miller
George Nelson Design for Howard Miller

George Nelson Design for Howard Miller

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H 10.5 in W 8.5 in D 4.25 in

George Nelson Design for Howard Miller

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Large desk clock is in basically unused condition, contains quartz movement, and factory packaged electric motor

Category

1950s American Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Brass

"Big Eye School", Light Box Kinetic Sculpture
"Big Eye School", Light Box Kinetic Sculpture

"Big Eye School", Light Box Kinetic Sculpture

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Pictures of women's breasts (and nude women) collaged on wheel, which turns with electric motor, magnified through eyes. In the style of the infamous "Big Eye School" art movement, f...

Category

1960s American Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Wood, Glass

1980s pol bury Spheres kinetic silver gilded drop pendant
1980s pol bury Spheres kinetic silver gilded drop pendant

1980s pol bury Spheres kinetic silver gilded drop pendant

By Pol Bury

Located in Brussels, BE

Four years later, Bury was incorporating electric motors into his sculptures and fountains.

Category

1980s French Modernist Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Gold Plate

Vintage Amusement Park Gebr Ihle Oldtimer Ford T Car
Vintage Amusement Park Gebr Ihle Oldtimer Ford T Car

Vintage Amusement Park Gebr Ihle Oldtimer Ford T Car

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H 45.28 in W 88.59 in D 39.38 in

Vintage Amusement Park Gebr Ihle Oldtimer Ford T Car

By Gebr Ihle

Located in Retie, BE

This one is with an Electric motor and was used on a railed track but can be rebuilt with a gasoline motor so he can be used anywhere.

Category

Mid-20th Century German Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Metal

Burlington Zephyr Train Model
Burlington Zephyr Train Model

Burlington Zephyr Train Model

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H 5 in W 72 in D 3 in

Burlington Zephyr Train Model

Located in New York, NY

The train is equipped with an electric motor which can be run on standard gauge track or displayed lighted by a battery in a stationary position.

Category

Late 20th Century American Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Nickel, Brass

1940s Gas Powered Model Speedboat
1940s Gas Powered Model Speedboat

1940s Gas Powered Model Speedboat

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H 6.5 in W 27 in D 9 in

1940s Gas Powered Model Speedboat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful scale model of a 1940s speedboat mahogany construction, brass fittings and exhaust with gas powered motor and electric servo drive. Sleek, stylish and sophisticated.

Category

1940s American Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Metal

1960s Bumper Car with Lots of Chrome, Reverchon, France
1960s Bumper Car with Lots of Chrome, Reverchon, France

1960s Bumper Car with Lots of Chrome, Reverchon, France

Located in Retie, BE

This sixties model has a great shape of body with also a lot of chromed details. He still has his motor, his electric pole and the contact on top of the pole.

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Motors

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Vladimir Kagan "Contour" Lounge Chair & Ottoman, Circa 1960, *Free Shipping

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Some of his early clients include: Marilyn Monroe, Lily Pons, Xavier Cugat, Gary Cooper and companies such as: Walt Disney, General Electric, General Motors, Prudential Insurance, M...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Electric Motors

Materials

Walnut, Leather

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Vintage Electric Motors For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage electric motors available for sale. Frequently made of metal, glass and plastic, all vintage electric motors available were constructed with great care. Vintage electric motors have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage electric motors made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many vintage electric motors are appealing in their simplicity, but British United Clock Company, Christo and Jeanne-Claude and Electric Neon Clock Company produced popular vintage electric motors that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Electric Motors?

Vintage electric motors can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $479 and the highest can go for as much as $198,500.