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Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Vintage Laboratory Microscope, German, Scientific Instrument, Carl Zeiss Jena
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage laboratory microscope. A German, enamelled metal scientific instrument by Carl
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Late 20th Century German Modern Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Vintage Scientific Electrostatic Van de Graaff Electrostatic Generator Apparatus
By Sargent Welch Scientific Company
Located in Lafayette, IN
Vintage Van de Graaff electrostatic generator apparatus by the Sargent Welch Scientific Instrument
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1960s American Machine Age Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
glasswares. Industrial, utilitarian, and scientific, yet also playful and curious, this vintage beaker holder
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20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
H 37 in W 15.7 in D 9.1 in
Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
glasswares. Industrial, utilitarian, and scientific, yet also playful and curious, this vintage beaker holder
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20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
H 40.9 in W 15.7 in D 8.3 in
Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
glasswares. Industrial, utilitarian, and scientific, yet also playful and curious, this vintage beaker holder
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20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
H 46.5 in W 15.7 in D 10 in
Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
glasswares. Industrial, utilitarian, and scientific, yet also playful and curious, this vintage beaker holder
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20th Century French Industrial Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
H 37.8 in W 14.6 in D 7.9 in
Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
glasswares. Industrial, utilitarian, and scientific, yet also playful and curious, this vintage beaker holder
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20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
H 37.6 in W 15 in D 8.3 in
Vintage Steel Laboratory Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
. Once used as a tool for conducting laboratory analysis or experimentation, the globe-like spheres glint
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20th Century Belgian Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Steel Laboratory Beaker Stand
Vintage Steel Laboratory Beaker Stand
H 33.3 in W 11 in D 5.7 in
Vintage Steel Laboratory Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
. Once used as a tool for conducting laboratory analysis or experimentation, the globe-like spheres glint
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20th Century Belgian Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Steel Laboratory Beaker Stand
Vintage Steel Laboratory Beaker Stand
H 24 in W 12.6 in D 6.1 in
Vintage Steel Laboratory Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
. Once used as a tool for conducting laboratory analysis or experimentation, the globe-like spheres glint
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20th Century Belgian Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Steel Laboratory Beaker Stand
Vintage Steel Laboratory Beaker Stand
H 31.5 in W 13.4 in D 14.2 in
Vintage Steel Laboratory Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
. Once used as a tool for conducting laboratory analysis or experimentation, the globe-like spheres glint
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20th Century Belgian Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Steel Laboratory Beaker Stand
Vintage Steel Laboratory Beaker Stand
H 37.4 in W 7.9 in D 10.6 in
Large 1940s Vintage Industrial Apothecary Laboratory Teaching Scale Balance
Located in Lafayette, IN
Rare 1940's vintage large-scale teaching scale/balance. Scale stands a massive 50" tall and was originally used as an instructional scale in a Purdue University lab (hence the large ...
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1940s American Industrial Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Steel, Iron

Italian Mid-Century Medical Laboratory Bed Brown Leather and White Metal, 1940s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century Medical laboratory bed brown leather and white metal, 1940s Medical laboratory
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

1950s Dutch Industrial Scientific Convex Lens Brass Stand Cast Iron Tripod Base
Located in Haarlem, NL
Scientific school or laboratory convex shaped lens on a brass stand with cast iron tripod base
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1950s Dutch Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal, Brass, Iron

Large Set of 8 Vintage Lab Sieves, English, Brass, Stacking, Scientific, C.1965
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large set of 8 vintage laboratory sieves. An English, brass stacking scientific apparatus
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Brass

20th Century Central European Glass Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
glasswares. Industrial, utilitarian, and scientific, yet also playful and curious, this vintage beaker holder
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20th Century European Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

1900s European Glass Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
glassware. Industrial, utilitarian, and scientific, yet also playful and curious, this vintage beaker holder
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20th Century European Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

1900s European Glass Beaker Stand
1900s European Glass Beaker Stand
H 25.6 in W 8.3 in D 8.3 in
20th Century Central European Glass Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
glasswares. Industrial, utilitarian, and scientific, yet also playful and curious, this vintage beaker holder
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20th Century European Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

20th Century Central European Glass Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
glasswares. Industrial, utilitarian, and scientific, yet also playful and curious, this vintage beaker holder
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20th Century European Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

Terrestrial globe, Italy 1940.
Located in Milan, IT
design G. Pugno, lithographic typography C. Brandoni. Italian globe laboratory, Turin, Italy before 1945.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

Terrestrial globe, Italy 1940.
Terrestrial globe, Italy 1940.
H 17 in W 15 in D 15 in
Junction Tube
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural junction tube fashioned of laboratory-grade Pyrex glass.
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1930s American Industrial Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Junction Tube
Junction Tube
H 13.75 in W 13.75 in D 5.25 in
Original Brendel Botanic Model
Located in Weesp, NL
crafted models are a testament to Phywe's century-long commitment to fostering scientific learning
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Wood

Original Brendel Botanic Model
Original Brendel Botanic Model
H 23.23 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
Julie Bozzi Americana Landscape Oil Painting Trompe L'oeil Frame Woman Artist
By Julie Bozzi
Located in Surfside, FL
been attributed to her working as a laboratory assistant and scientific illustrator at Stanford
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1980s Post-Modern Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Oil, Panel

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1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
By Societé anonyme francaise
Located in Perpignan, FR
Designed in 1972 by architects Michel Hudrisier and M. Roma for Studio Rochel, the Nova House came to fulfill the fantasy of those dreaming of living in space. While that type of arc...
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1970s French Space Age Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Vintage 1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
1972, Prefab Nova House by Studio Rochel
H 157.49 in W 255.91 in D 314.97 in
Antique French Cane Sleigh Bed Louis XV Raw Wood
Located in Buxton, GB
Immerse yourself in the luxury of a bygone era with this exquisite Antique French Cane Sleigh Bed from Rocaille. Crafted by skilled craftsmen in France during the 19th century, this...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Cane, Oak

Vintage 1949 Mid-Century Modern Custom L-Shaped Office Desk by George Nelson
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Lafayette, IN
This remarkable piece is a one-off desk/wardrobe/bar/bookcase/storage cabinet custom-designed by George Nelson in 1949 to match his Basic Cabinet Series (BCS) for Herman Miller. The ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Aluminum

Antique VictorLA Model VV-XI Phonograph in Queen Anne Style Mahogany Cabinet
By Victor Talking Machine Company
Located in Plainview, NY
The Antique VictorLA, a quintessential exemplar of auditory refinement, emerges in the form of the illustrious Model VV-XI phonograph Record Player, meticulously crafted by Victor T...
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Early 1900s American Edwardian Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Mahogany

Important 1939 Walnut Art Deco Modern "Dashboard" Desk by Alexis De Sakhnoffsky
By Count Alexis de Sakhnoffsky
Located in Lafayette, IN
If it appears this 1930s Art Moderne desk has a dashboard, that's by design... The design of renowned automotive designer/illustrator and 'master of streamlining', Count Alexis de Sa...
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Maple & Chrome Industrial Bar Drafting Stools
Located in Lafayette, IN
Mid-century drafting stools by Garrett Tubular products. Stools feature height-adjustable bent-plywood backrest & seat, chrome tubular frame w/ footrest and a great industrial look! ...
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1980s American Industrial Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Chrome

French Nécessaire de Voyage
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional and rare French nécessaire de voyage is almost certainly the work of the highly respected Parisian manufacturer Pierre-Dominique Maire and the silversmith Jacques-Br...
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Early 19th Century French Empire Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Crystal, Silver

French Nécessaire de Voyage
French Nécessaire de Voyage
H 6.5 in W 17 in D 11.75 in
Industrial Machine-Age Adjustable Shop or Office Stool Unusually Comfortable
Located in Chicago, IL
Unusually comfortable, height adjustable Industrial Machine-Age stool that is both fully functional and in an unrestored condition. Great natural patina and you will see us listing s...
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Early 1900s American Industrial Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Steel

Antique Japanese Lacquer Black Box with Grapes
Located in New York, NY
An antique Japanese box in black lacquered wood with gold tone grape leaf design. 4687
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20th Century Japanese Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Wood

Antique Presentation Box, Japanese, Lacquered, Hand Painted, Oriental, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique presentation box. A Japanese, lacquered lidded case with hand painted Oriental decor, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Superb Japanese interest wi...
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Late 19th Century Japanese Late Victorian Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Lacquer

Apothecary Traveling Set, England 1790
Located in Milan, IT
Mahogany and brass box, with a drawer in the front. The upper part opens and inside a group of glass bottles ( some with labels), placed in compartments. Inside the drawer a little m...
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Late 18th Century British Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Brass

Apothecary Traveling Set, England 1790
Apothecary Traveling Set, England 1790
H 8.2 in W 9.5 in D 6.2 in
Antique Japanese Lacquer O-Bento Box with Gold and Silver Maki-E Decoration
Located in Prahran, Victoria
An unusual hexagonally shaped antique Japanese three-tiered o-bento box with a carrying tray decorated with a classical Rimpa style gold and silver Maki-e lacquer design of gently sw...
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Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Lacquer, Wood

Japan Mid Century "Wave" Hardwood Garden Bench
Located in South Burlington, VT
Extraordinary mid century design Bench #2 one of a pair currently available This is a handsome Japanese mid century heavy hardwood bench hand chiseled on plank in a dramatic "wave"...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Hardwood

Tah-Ro-Hon, An Ioway Warrior: Original Hand-colored McKenney & Hall Lithograph
By McKenney & Hall
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century hand-colored McKenney and Hall lithograph of a Native American entitled "Tah-Ro-Hon, An Ioway Warrior", lithographed by J. T. Bowen after a painting ...
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Lithograph

Compound Microscope with Box and Key by R. Winkel, Göttingen, Nr. 18507
Located in Austin, TX
A fine working German compound microscope, circa 1910, by R. Winkel, Gottingen, Germany, in a fitted box of mahogany with nickel hardware and key. Marked on column front: R. Winke...
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Early 20th Century German Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Nickel, Metal, Brass

Domestic Medicine Chest by Thompson & Capper
By Thompson & Capper
Located in New Orleans, LA
An invaluable addition to the 19th century home, this domestic medicine chest contained nearly everything needed to nurse a member of the household back to health. Made by the firm o...
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19th Century English Other Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Brass

Domestic Medicine Chest by Thompson & Capper
Domestic Medicine Chest by Thompson & Capper
H 8.25 in W 15.75 in D 12.25 in

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English Laboratory Scale
By Griffin & George Ltd.
Located in Roswell, GA
Excellent brass and bacelite English Laboratory Scale in working order. Three Brass weights
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20th Century English Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Brass

Bolex 16mm Cine Movie Projector as Sculpture, circa 1960, Iconic Vintage Display
By Bolex
Located in Dallas, TX
with Kodak red laboratory film leader on cores and then mounted on film laboratory micarta flanges for
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Industrial Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Bolex 16mm Cine Movie Projector Sculpture, circa 1960, Vintage Display
By Bolex
Located in Dallas, TX
with Kodak red laboratory film leader on cores and then mounted on film laboratory micarta flanges for
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Industrial Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Blitzen (Rough Toothed Dolphin), Edition 350
Located in Stonington, CT
collects and studies photographs, motion picture film and video tape, and current scientific literature on
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1990s American Realist Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Fisher Scientific Co Mini Apothecary Portable Scale Balance in Box
By Fisher Scientific
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage small Fisher Scientific Company apothecary balance in wooden case. Includes 2, 5, and 10
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Vintage Handle Fire Gun Extinguisher Underwriters Laboratories
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Antique brass handle fire gun extinguisher Underwriters Laboratories Measures: 13 tall x 3
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
Once used as a tool for conducting laboratory analysis or experimentation, the globe-like spheres
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20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
H 40.2 in W 15 in D 8.5 in
Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
glasswares. Industrial, utilitarian, and scientific, yet also playful and curious, this vintage beaker holder
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20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Sheet Metal

Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
H 36.2 in W 14.6 in D 7.9 in
Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
glasswares. Industrial, utilitarian, and scientific, yet also playful and curious, this vintage beaker holder
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20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
Vintage Metal Laboratory Beaker Stand
H 38.6 in W 13.4 in D 8.3 in
Vintage Steel Laboratory Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
. Once used as a tool for conducting laboratory analysis or experimentation, the globe-like spheres glint
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20th Century Belgian Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Steel Laboratory Beaker Stand
Vintage Steel Laboratory Beaker Stand
H 33.3 in W 11 in D 5.7 in
Vintage Steel Laboratory Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
. Once used as a tool for conducting laboratory analysis or experimentation, the globe-like spheres glint
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20th Century Belgian Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Steel Laboratory Beaker Stand
Vintage Steel Laboratory Beaker Stand
H 24 in W 12.6 in D 6.1 in
Iron and Brass Laboratory Display
Located in Marseille, FR
Laboratory display in iron and brass, height 85 cm for a diameter of 50 cm. modern work
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Late 20th Century Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Iron

Iron and Brass Laboratory Display
Iron and Brass Laboratory Display
H 33.47 in Dm 19.69 in
Italian Plastic Laboratory Antatomical Bust, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian plastic laboratory Antatomical bust, 1980s Laboratory anatomical bust, in plastic, for
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Plastic

20th Century Central European Glass Beaker Stand
Located in High Point, NC
glasswares. Industrial, utilitarian, and scientific, yet also playful and curious, this vintage beaker holder
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20th Century European Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Centrifuge
Located in High Point, NC
An intriguing and unique accent, this vintage centrifuge would once have been used in a scientific
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1950s European Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

Vintage Centrifuge
Vintage Centrifuge
H 21.1 in W 9.6 in D 9.6 in
Mid 20th Century English Chemical Balance Scale
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Company Ltd., Laboratory Furnishers, Nottingham.
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

Large Büchner Funnel from France
Located in Houston, TX
A large porcelain Büchner funnel from France. Although a Büchner funnel is a piece of laboratory
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20th Century French Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Porcelain

Important 1920's Medical Artist Model
Located in Peekskill, NY
parts. It's not signed but attributed to The Plastic Surgery Laboratories. It sits on a an ornate stand
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20th Century American Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Brass, Aluminum

1950s Junghans Mechanical Timer Laboratory Chess Sports
By Junghans Uhren GmbH
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Heavily worn but functional, wonderful and useful prop/decor.
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

1950s Fire Engine Red Decorative Brass Pump Fire Extinguisher Underwriters Lab
By Underwriters Laboratories
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Fire engine red decorative brass pump fire extinguisher underwriters laboratories Measures: 17.25
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Brass

Vintage, Small Tabletop Laboratory Scale, by Fairbanks-Morse Co
By Fairbanks Morse and Company
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage, small tabletop laboratory scale, by Fairbanks-Morse Co. started in 1823.
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20th Century American Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

Vacuum Pump by George & Becker of London
Located in London, GB
A "Nivoc" laboratory vacuum pump by W and J George & F. E. Becker of London and Birmingham, circa
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Mid-20th Century English Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Telescope, Brass, Officer of the Watch, Single Draw, Ross London, 1935
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Laboratory in 1938 Supplied with a London Fine oak and brass 'Captain's Stand' for display This is a
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1930s Albanian Other Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Brass

Pyrex Laboratory Item
Located in Chicago, IL
A Pyrex conical laboratory pipe. The pipe is somewhat cloudy. This is a wonderful decorative item
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1970s American Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Glass

Pyrex Laboratory Item
Pyrex Laboratory Item
H 18 in Dm 8 in
Large Laboratory Light Box
Located in Chicago, IL
A large metal and glass light box from a laboratory at the University of Chicago. The glass is
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20th Century American Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

Large Laboratory Light Box
Large Laboratory Light Box
H 48 in W 12 in D 7 in
Carl Zeiss Laboratory Microscope
By Carl Zeiss
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Carl Zeiss Jena no36501 laboratory microscope, with 12 lenses in a bespoke wooden case
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1950s German Other Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Steel

Carl Zeiss Laboratory Microscope
Carl Zeiss Laboratory Microscope
H 15.75 in W 6.3 in L 15.75 in
A Pair of Laboratory Glass Reactors
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of massive glass laboratory reactors, one manufactured from Chemglass 400ml measuring 36
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20th Century American Industrial Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Glass

Set of Three Large Mercury Glass Laboratory Vessels
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of three large mercury glass laboratory vessels. The bottle is 12 inches high and the
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20th Century American Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

Collection of 19th and 20th Century Laboratory Glassware
Located in Raalte, NL
Collection of seven different laboratory glassware from the 19th and 20th centuries including a
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20th Century European Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Glass

Antique Monocular Laboratory Microscope by Spencer Lens Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Number 65 in the series of Spencer Lens microscopes, this particular model was offered for elementary and general lab work. Although one of the slide clips is missing, it is still fu...
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20th Century American Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Brass

Outstanding Labratory/Chemistry Set
Located in Miami, FL
6 free standing groupings of vintage American laboratory bottles and beakers. The amazing glass
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1940s American Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Metal

Mad Scientist Lab Glass Device
Located in San Francisco, CA
was used to turn small amounts solids into gases. Widely used in chemical laboratories and for
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20th Century American Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Eastman Kodak Film Processing Laboratory Chemical Balance Scale, circa 1940s
Located in Dallas, TX
measuring scale, circa 1940s and used to measure out the exact weights of film laboratory processing
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Vintage Laboratory Scientific Collectables For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of vintage laboratory scientific collectables for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage laboratory scientific collectables — often made from metal, brass and glass — can elevate any home. Vintage laboratory scientific collectables have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage laboratory scientific collectables to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, industrial and modern vintage laboratory scientific collectables are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made vintage laboratory scientific collectables over the years, but those made by Underwriters Laboratories, Fairbanks Morse and Company and Sargent Welch Scientific Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

Finding the Right scientific-instruments for You

Decorating with vintage, new and antique scientific instruments, as well as other authentic collectibles and curiosities that can be found on 1stDibs, presents an opportunity to create a unique, natural history museum-like atmosphere in your home that can provoke conversation as often as it pays tribute to how far we’ve come in understanding our world.

The Age of Discovery (or the Age of Exploration) refers to a period during the 15th to 18th centuries that saw Europeans taking to the high seas to explore, trade and conquer various regions of the world. What we know about geography, the advancement of sea vessels and the development of scientific instruments all broadened significantly during this time.

With every new finding about our world, scientists invented tools to measure and record. While many of these objects are now obsolete, they are essentially works of art and have a rich history. Scientific instruments of a bygone era represent how far science and technology have advanced.

If you’re interested in introducing antique scientific instruments and tools to your decor to add contrast or draw attention to otherwise unexplored corners of your living room or dining room, there are many options to consider as far as textures and colors go. Like any curious decorative object that draws attention to your home library or mantel, vintage scientific instruments will likely add spirit to any conversation that might take place over cocktails or dinner.

Create an intriguing focal point with Georgian scientific instruments, such as stick barometers with mahogany cases or lacquered brass telescopes. These items stem from an era named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who ruled England in succession starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign, which lasted until 1837). Just as there was beautiful jewelry produced during the period that today is coveted by collectors, there is much to be found in the collectibles and curiosities realm too.

Mid-century modern scientific instruments also capture a period of rapid progress, representing groundbreaking discoveries that defined the 20th century. Wouldn’t antique anatomical models of the 1950s pair well with your eye-catching abstract paintings, George Nelson clock or Florence Knoll sofa?

Whether you’re looking for a way to showcase your passion for chemistry or aviation or are making room in your foyer for a breathtaking industrial-style electronic time tower manufactured by Patek Philippe, 1stDibs offers a collection of vintage, new and antique scientific instruments that includes topographic tools, laboratory equipment and more.

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