Mid Century Lighthouse Gilt and Silvered Brass Weather Compendium by Angelus
By Angelus
Located in London, GB
The compendium takes on the charming form of a lighthouse, it's design is not only aesthetically pleasing but it also serves a practical purpose by offering a range of functional ins...
Brass
French barometer 19 th c, in fine giltwood frame
Located in Houston, TX
This spectacular 19 th century French barometer is a beautifully Crafted antique weather instrument housed in an octagonal Frame, the aged patina of the gold leafed frame is origin...
Giltwood
Scarce Early 20th Century French Richard Jules Mahogany Cased Barograph
By Jules Richard
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and interesting French mahogany-cased barograph by Richard Jules. circa 1900 Exquisitely handcrafted in Paris, France, in the early 20th century, this fine weather forecast...
Metal, Brass
1870s Vintage Mahogany Barometer Signed Verga Weather Measurement Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647), mathematician and physicist, Galileo’s disciple, was the fist one in 1643 to make an instrument for measure changes of air pressure. Man, as farm...
Mahogany
Early 19th Century Louis XVI Style Giltwood Barometer & Thermometer
Located in Atlanta, GA
• The dial includes French words like "PLUIE" (rain) and "VARIABLE" • Barometers are instruments used to measure atmospheric pressure to forecast weather changes.
Giltwood
Vintage Rotating Desk Clock with Weather Instruments
Located in Van Nuys, CA
These instruments provide valuable data on atmospheric pressure, temperature, and humidity, offering insights into changing weather patterns and conditions.
Copper
Antique Ship's Bulkhead Barometer, English, Maritime Instrument, Edwardian, 1910
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
An English, brass and oak maritime weather instrument, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
Brass
1850 Oak Wood Barometer Signed Negretti & Zambra UK Instrument Weather Measure
Located in Milan, IT
When it was discovered, that changes of atmospheric pressure are connected to changes of weather, barometers became very popular. Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647), mathematician ...
Oak
Imhof Midcentury Gilt Desk Clock and Weather Compendium
By Arthur Imhof
Located in London, GB
A midcentury gilt desk clock and weather compendium by Imhof. A stunning vintage timepiece that captures the elegance and style of midcentury design, this clock and weather instrumen...
Brass
Sold|$1,600
Domed Weather Station by Watrous
By Watrous Mfg. Company
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A beautiful, precision-machined desk top weather station encapsulated in a clear dome and incorporating three specific devices: a barometer, thermometer and hygrometer.
Brass, Steel
Vintage Abercrombie & Fitch Weather Station
By Abercrombie & Fitch
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice vintage weather station retailed by Abercrombie and Fitch but probably with Swiss made parts. Clock works and has been overhauled. The thermometer seems right and the hygromet...
Sold|$458
Weather Station from the 1930s
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a neat barometer with a thermometer in a walnut case. The whole is dated the 1930s. This item is functional, and displays the pressure and temperature properly. The ...
Walnut
19th Century Mercury Barometer-Weather Station
Located in Opole, PL
We present you a mercury barometer with a thermometer in the Fahrenheit scale. The whole is closed in a wooden case in the Neo-Rococo style. This item is functional. The case has...
Oak
1970s French Lucite Cube Desk Top Weather Station
Located in Oakland, CA
1970s French lucite cube desk top weather station, the faceted cube is three sided with three instruments with one corner of the cube cut to create an angle to make it face upwards.
Metal, Chrome
Art Deco Weather Pillar by Lufft, Germany, 1940s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful machine age art deco weather station from the 1940s with a chrome-plated housing and a wooden base, manufactured by Lufft, Germany. This decorative item combines a thermo...
Desk Tool Made by Negretti & Zambra to Forecast Weather
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Milan, IT
Brass, excellent condition, 8.5 x 5.7 x 14.7 cm. The instrument was used in conjunction with a barometer (with the same scale as the instrument, from 28 to 31 inches); first of all b...
Vintage Jason Banjo Weather Barometer Hygrometer Thermometer Japan 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintge Jason banjo barometer / hygrometer / thermometer humidity weather station. Dimensions 5.5" x 2" x 17.25" (Width x Depth x Height)
Glass, Hardwood
Barometer/Weather Station in a Wooden Case, circa 1900
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this barometer with a thermometer, commonly known as the weather station. The whole is dated the late 19th century. The thermometer shows the temperature in Fahrenhe...
Wood
Vintage Weather Station Rotated Cube with Barometer, Thermometer and Hygrometer
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Leather weather Station Rotated Cube with Barometer, Thermometer and Hygrometer.
Leather
1970s Danish Weather Station by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen
By Georg Jensen, Henning Koppel
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A black enameled weather station, including a clock, thermometer, barometer and hydrometer.
Metal
Mid-Century West German Desktop Sputnik Barometer/Thermometer Weather Station
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-Century "Sputnik" table barometer weather station made in West Germany. This desktop space-age Sputnik-style weather station Features an acrylic ball housing a thermometer, barom...
Brass, Steel
Stunning Forge Made Weather Vane of a Gunman and Dog
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning mid 20th century forge made galvanised metal weather vane, the ornament depicting a classic silhouette of a gun man and his dog, raised over lovely directionals with fine ...
Steel
Art Nouveau Barometer/Weather Station from the Early 20th Century
Located in Opole, PL
We present you this weather station with a barometer and a thermometer showing the temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit. The item is closed in an Art Nouveau case with an intarsia ...
Wood
1960s Kenneth Grange Mid-Century Barometer Zebra Wood Weather Thermometer Gauge
By Short & Mason, Sir Kenneth Grange
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Appears to be fully functional and correct, gauges respond to weather, true accuracy is unknown. This piece was one of the last of the Short & Mason range to be manufactured before ...
Rosewood
Mid Century West Germany Sputnik Weather Station Barometer by BGM Huger
By Bgm
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare, freestanding weather station in the Sputnik design from the 1960s. The weather station measures temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure. The weather station is in very g...
Wood
1950s West Germany Crome Sputnik Space Age Barometer Thermometer Weather Station
Located in San Diego, CA
What a cool item! Circa late 1950's. This desktop space age sputnik weather station has a wonderful design and form. Made in West Germany. Has a thermometer , barometer and hygromete...
Chrome
Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Oak 1910s
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Art Nouveau Style Carved Oak 1910s Belgium High quality mechanism with jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade) Unusual design wit...
Oak
Late 19th Century J. H. Stewar Barometer and Thermometer Antique Weather Misure
Located in Milan, IT
When it was discovered, that changes of atmospheric pressure are connected to changes of weather, barometers became very popular. Evangelista Torricelli (1608-1647), mathematician a...
Wood
Hans Lufft Machine Age Luxury Table Barometer Weather Station Mid-Century Modern
By Lufft
Located in Hyattsville, MD
German aneroid barometer, hygrometer, and thermometer. Gold-plated trim and enamel. Wonderful condition free of damage. Rarely seen variation in English. Working, was tested 10/12/1...
Glass
Wall-Mounted Weather Station in Rococo Style Carved Walnut by De Lambert, 1910s
By A. de Lambert
Located in Verviers, BE
Wall-mounted weather station in carved walnut made in Belgium by A. de Lambert. High quality mechanism with jeweled movement barometer and thermometer (in centigrade) Unusual design...
Walnut
Desktop Barometer / Weather Station by Airguide Instrument Company
By AirGuide
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool desktop barometer / weather station by Airguide Instrument Company, circa 1950s.
Brass
Mahogany Cased Sewills Sealord Nelson Chronometer Compendium, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning and decorative mahogany cased 'Nelson' chronometer compendium by the renowned chronometer, watch, clock and weather instrument makers to the Admiralty, Sewills of ...
Brass
1950s Nautical Brass Barometer Signed H.D.F.S.C. Mounted on Universal Joint
Located in Milan, IT
Lisbon made in the 1950s circa. It is an antique weather measuring instrument, mounted on universal joint complete with bracket to be hung on the wall.
Brass
Naudet & Co. 1915-1916 Paris World War I French Aviation Altimeter Militaire
Located in Miami, FL
Today the Naudet instruments remains beautiful, useful and timeless.
Brass, Steel
Sold|$3,500
A Louis XVI Weather Station
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Fourth Quarter 18th Century A Louis XVI Weather Station
Giltwood
Antique Barometer, Antique Weather Station, Carved Oak, Scotland 1890, B1340
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique barometer with thermometer, antique weather station, carved oak, Scotland 1890, antique furniture, B1340 Scotland, 1890 All original Nicely carved decorative case Therm...
Oak
West German Space Age Chrome and Lucite Planet Desktop Weather Station by Huber
By Huber
Located in Port Hope, ON
This beautiful West German chrome and Lucite desktop weather station is the stylish 1960s refinement of the iconic Sputnik weather station designed by Huber in the 1950s. It features...
Chrome
Imperial Japanese Army Weather Vane
Located in New York, NY
Asakichi of Tokyo (which also produced surveying, weather, and drafting instruments, as well as instruments for sea voyages, such as sextants, telescopes, and binoculars), this combi...
Brass, Aluminum, Steel
Midcentury Sputnik Weather Station Barometer
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a Sputnik weather station barometer from West Germany made of brass and smokey plastic. Tells the temperature, humidity and air pressure. Original instruction manual included.
Brass
Large French Art Deco Barometer Weather Station, Silver Plated, 1930s Design
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Bremen, DE
Extremely rare silver plated French Art Deco modernist weather station. Very large design, quintessential French Art Deco featuring a multiple combination of stepped geometrical a...
Brass, Silver Plate
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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