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 torpedo and dive bomber, circa 1942.
Aluminum
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.
Mahogany
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 flying ability of the aircraft's design.
Steel
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 inlaid pressure piping for recording airflow.
Steel
Footwork Arrows F1 Wind Tunnel Development Model
Located in London, GB
The model is crafted in carbon fibre, magnesium alloy and steel and was created for testing in the wind-tunnel.
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 details and moving wing and tail flaps, circa 1935.
Aluminum, Brass
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 characteristics, circa 1960.
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 Balistiques et Aérodynamiques (L.R.B.A).
Steel
Set of Six "Streamline Moderne" Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Then, Industrial designers used wind tunnels to test models of planes, cars, trains, and ships for resistance and it might seem as if furniture designers did too, judging from the ae...
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 attractively mounted on a brass and aluminum stand.
Mahogany
Painted Aluminum Wind Tunnel Model for ATG Javelin Jet
By Aviation Technology Group
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The company declared bankruptcy, never seeing the production of the jet. Our model is a painted aluminum "wind tunnel" model, used to measure wind drag and streamlining.
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
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.
Aluminum
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...
Wood, Resin
Sold
H 56 in W 43 in D 76 in
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.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT 1/45 SCALE WIND TUNNEL JET PLANE MODEL
Located in New York, NY
The only other known wind tunnel model from the same series is the one still in the glass-enclosed “Blow Down” Supersonic Wind Tunnel of the Stratosphere Chamber at Brooklands Museum...
Aluminum
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.
Aluminum
Concorde Supersonic Model
Located in Paris, FR
Model Concorde supersonic with light wooden body and all covered with riveted aluminium foil. On polished stainless steel base with item's descriptive plaque.
Aluminum
Art Moderne Airplane Sculpture, 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Art Moderne airplane sculpture, 1950s, raised on a French polished hardwood base.
Chrome
$160
H 3 in W 3.25 in D 3.88 in
Industrial Vintage Metal Aircraft Plane Model Desk Item Statue, circa 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An Industrial plane model made in the 1980s. This unique object is made of metal and has a chrome finish. A nice Industrial sculpture for displaying them on a cupboard, credenza, or ...
Metal
$899
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 4.34 in
Art Deco Mid-20 Century Airplane Fighter over the World, Paperweight, 1930s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / mid-20 century airplane fighter over the world paperweight, 1930s aluminium Art Deco / streamlined aviation paperweight. Lovely desk size. A perfect gift. We have special...
Aluminum
$799
H 8.5 in W 12 in D 10.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Cast Aluminum Stylized Airplane Model or Sculpture & Stand
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This airplane model or sculpture is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States and dating to approximately 1945 and done in the period streamlined Mid-Century M...
Metal, Aluminum
$324Sale Price|20% Off
H 4.34 in W 9.45 in D 3.94 in
1950s Gala Sonic Chrome Model of a Jet Fighter Plane
By Ronson
Located in Dereham, GB
Vintage Chrome plated table lighter, in the form of a Jet fighter Plane circa 1950 Cigarette lighter cased in the planes body, [ball catch] Stylised Bracket to hold swivel ball, to...
Chrome
$3,150Sale Price|30% Off
H 10.24 in W 16.93 in D 14.18 in
Supermarine Spitfire Wooden & Aluminum Airplane Desk Model, Asprey, ca 1940's
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Spitfire wooden & aluminum airplane desk model. Asprey London- ca 1940´s RAF Supermarine spitfire aluminum airplane desk model, mounted over a display stand. Airplane has been comple...
Aluminum
US Air Force Aluminum Airplane Model Wooden Base, 1970s Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Scaled model of the a US Air Force airplane. made of aluminum with a wooden base. A nice sculpture for every living room or desktop. Use it at as a Picture Frame (needs just 2 glasse...
Metal
Art Deco Brass Airplane desk Model, U.K. 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Brass Airplane desk Model, 1930´s. Lovely Aviation Desk model, made in United Kingdom 1930´s. Excellent restored conditions. The airplane can be adjust to any position and t...
Brass
$1,699
H 7.88 in W 7.49 in D 7.09 in
Mid Century Aviation Vintage Desk Airplane Over Globe Model, 1940s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Aviation Model. Vintage aluminium display airplane model. The model is a mixture of Art Deco and midcentury design. It is mounted over a silvered ball / Globe / World. The position o...
Metal
Mid-Century Desk Model Airplane, USA, 1940's
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Mid-century desk model airplane - USA 1940´s Single engine fighter. Cast aluminium perior aviation model, mounted over a marble base. Excellent conditions. We have specialized in t...
Aluminum
Art Deco Model of a Boeing 314 Clipper Airplane Circa 1938
Located in London, GB
A superb Art Deco Model of a Boeing 314 Clipper Aeroplane Circa 1938. The Boeing Clipper was a long range Flying Boat made by the Boeing Aircraft Company in 1938 - 1942. They were b...
Wood
$3,749Sale Price|25% Off
H 22.45 in W 31.11 in D 20.08 in
Art Deco Pan-Am DC3 Wooden Airplane Desk Model, Midcentury
By Pan American Airways
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco / midcentury large DC3 desk aviation model. Pan-Am wooden airplane model. It was in an office of the company in South America. Very good restored conditions. Slight age wear...
Wood
$2,499
H 12.6 in W 14.97 in D 18.71 in
Supermarine Spitfire Airplane Model, Desk Sculpture, U.K. 1930´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Supermarine Spitfire Airplane Model, desk / counters / sculpture. Made in United Kindom 1930´s. Perfect Gift for any pilot or aviation fan. The Supermarine Spitfire is a British sin...
Aluminum
Art Deco Airplane Sculpture of the Boeing 314 Clipper Cast Aluminium
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Art Deco Airplane Sculpture of the Boeing 314 Clipper Cast Aluminium. Aluminum desk model inspired by the Art Deco era of the 1930s and 1940s, showcasing the iconic Boeing 312 Pan Am...
Metal, Aluminum
$275Sale Price|21% Off
H 6.75 in W 12 in D 9.5 in
Grumman Gulfstream "N70IG" Private Twin Engine Propeller Model Plane c.1958
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage Grumman Gulfstream I (G-159) desk model, originally produced for Grumman to give to prospective buyers. The model features the classic white and red factory livery w...
Plastic
$347,200
H 29 in W 60 in D 32 in
Alexandre Chevrie, Museum French Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Royal Executive Desk
By Alexandre Chevrié, Paris 1
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Alexandre Chevrie, a museum quality French ormolu mounted mahogany Royal Executive "Empire" Desk, circa 1875. Double sided desk with six solid bronze lions paw feet, framed ormolu...
Ormolu
Boeing 747 Bar Made with Half of a Boeing 747 Air Intake
Located in Paris, FR
Bar Boeing 747 made with half of a Boeing 747 air intake, in shiny polished aluminium finish, riveted aluminium. With a round glass top and with one black top and a down shelf. insi...
Aluminum
Mid Century Swiss Air DC-8 Chrome Plated Ashtray
By Buhler
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a Collector's Dream: Rare 1960s Swiss Air Chrome-Plated Ashtray with a DC8 Airplane Model! Are you ready to own a piece of aviation history that's not just functional bu...
Metal, Brass, Chrome
Aircraft Engine Gold Speaker
Located in Paris, FR
Speaker Aircraft Engine Gold is inspired by radial aircraft engines from early 20th-century radial aircraft engines. Structure in aluminum alloy with 24K gold plated and chrome d...
Aluminum, Gold Plate, Chrome
Concorde Model Black Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture Concorde model black in fiberglass in black matt finish. Scale 1/36em on polished brushed aluminium base. Exceptional and unique piece.
Fiberglass
$251,395
H 35.44 in W 185.04 in D 32.68 in
Fine Taxidermy 5 Meter Nile Crocodile by Sinke & Van Tongeren
By Sinke & Van Tongeren
Located in Haarlem, NL
KING OF THE MUSEUM Since we started, we always wanted to make a very large crocodile. Wishful thinking, we thought it was. But now we were able to do so. We were lucky we could obta...
Animal Skin
Batman, Natural Height Sculpture in Black Marble
Located in Tivoli Terme, Roma
The sculpture was made from a single block of black marble, natural height sculpture, one of a kind piece. It is a unique piece for collectors. Dimensions of the sculpture: cm 170 ...
Marble
$1,780,000
H 49 in W 90 in D 2.75 in
50 Million Year Old Fossil Crocodile Specimen (Green River Formation, Wyoming)
By Green River Fossil Company
Located in Logan, UT
Act fast to claim this exquisite piece of natural history, as our fossils will no longer be available through 1stDibs after October 31. This sculptural stone specimen features an ex...
Limestone
Large and Extremely Rare Terrestrial Globe by Newton
By Newton Globes - Planer & Newton
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large and extremely rare 24-inch terrestrial globe by Newton Our most magnificent and rare globes were a pair of 24-inch Newton globes. These too were updated in 1852 (terre...
Mahogany
$385,000
H 38 in W 36 in D 21 in
Japanese Lacquer and Cinnabar "Samurai" Cabinet, Inaba Family, Edo Period
Located in Troy, NY
Exceptionally large and rare lacquer cabinet. According to the heraldry, visible on the headgear in one of the panels, it was made for the Inaba family, a high ranking Daimyo family,...
Bronze
Jewelry Safe Brushed Gold Brass
Located in Paris, FR
Jewelry safe vintage golded distinguishes itself following a new hyperluxury trend. Special compartments for jewelry and precious liquors, watch winders for watches and humidors f...
Gold Plate, Brass
$337,658
H 100.6 in W 66.93 in D 24.81 in
Rare Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim & Pauly Cie Et Venice Antique Carved Armoire
By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare one of a kind Pauly CIE Et stamped hand carved walnut armoire made by the genius that was Moses Michelangelo Guggenheim 1837-1910 W...
Walnut
$502,500
H 31 in W 61 in D 36 in
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor: An Exquisite Ormolu and Églomisé Bureau Plat
By Maison Jansen
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
A Timeless Masterpiece: The Exquisite Bureau Plat of The Duke and Duchess of Windsor In the world of fine art and antiques, certain pieces transcend time, becoming symbols of opul...
Bronze, Ormolu
$187,403Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in Dm 82.68 in
Big Marble Table Inlaid Top, Carved Wooden Base Handcrafted in Italy by Cupioli
By Cupioli made in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
Big Marble Table Inlaid Top, Carved Wooden Base Handcrafted in Italy by Cupioli . Angelica octagonal table represents one of the Cupioli masterpieces. The imposing dimension of the ...
Marble
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
Grand Cru Blue Trunk
Located in Paris, FR
Trunk grand cru blue covered with black grained cowhide genuine leather. With lozines in smooth leather, jewelry parts in solid brass, with hand polished nickel plated. With solid...
Nickel, Brass
Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical 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.
And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.
The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.
Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.
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.
Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.
Find a wide range of antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities on 1stDibs.
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