Wind Tunnel

A high grade steel wind tunnel development scale model of an engine and wing arrangement, with inlaid pressure piping for recording airflow.

A stylish, large-scale Italian walnut Art Deco influenced wind tunnel aircraft model with metal details and moving wing and tail flaps, circa 1935.

The model is crafted in carbon fibre, magnesium alloy and steel and was created for testing in the wind-tunnel. The car comes with it's own custom made stand (as displayed).

A rare scale model of the Lockheed L-2000 made for use in a wind-tunnel to assess aerodynamic characteristics, circa 1960.

A wind tunnel model of a French sounding (meteorological) rocket by Laboratoires Recherches Balistiques et Aérodynamiques (L.R.B.A).

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...

A rare and finely made laminated mahogany wind tunnel model of a twin-engine pusher airplane attractively mounted on a brass and aluminum stand.

Rare pair of miniature carbon fiber wind tunnel helmets, now mounted on polished aluminum bases as book ends, used in the research and development of the Tyrrell Honda 020 Formula 1 ...

A rare wind tunnel model of an aerial bomb in polished mahogany with aluminum fins.

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...

Our model is a painted aluminum "wind tunnel" model, used to measure wind drag and streamlining.

Unique aluminum horseshoe shaped freestanding model designed by Boeing.

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.

Important rare original wind tunnel model of the Sepecat Jaguar Anglo-French fighter jet.

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...

From acclaimed lighting designer Bec Brittain, a new series of dynamic, whimsical lighting forms that mimic the rhythm of flowers in the wind. Taking cues from the movement of inf...

In 1958, Gordon Newell (American, 1905-1998) created this affecting sculpture, which looks like an Inuit carving that spent a week in a Lockheed wind-tunnel. It is an iconic yet rare...

In tune with the Art Deco pre-occupation with aerodynanism and its particular take on perceptions of modernity, the figure looks like he could be in a wind tunnel. The piece is the e...

A fantastic piece of abstract art in the form of a bronze sculpture. With sharp casting in the form of a shell motif and figurine and with a great verdi gris patina.

Bronze sculpture features a vertical composition made up of sharp, angular geometric shapes with a heavily textured surface, mimicking the appearance of jagged natural rock or an abs...

This abstract bronze sculpture is a captivating exploration of form and space, combining organic curves with geometric precision. The composition features a dynamic, asymmetrical sha...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Abstract bronze sculpture by Brazilian artist Pita Hirs.

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 ...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

TOURMALINE Aricanga Mine, Sao Jose da Safira, Minas Gerais, Brazil 9 cm tall x 2.1 cm diameter Crystals of this type are sometimes referred to as "Parrot" crystals due to the multi-...

The Lartington hall carved Boiserie panels by Signor Anton Leone Bulletti. A highly important suite of eight carved and patinated wood panels commissioned by Monsignor Thomas Edw...