Scientific Instruments
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Brass, Iron
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Steel
Early 20th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Glass, Walnut
19th Century British Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Pine
Early 1900s British Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Metal
1840s British Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Agate, Brass
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Brass, Bronze
19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Marble, Brass, Iron
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Copper
Late 19th Century Scottish Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Metal, Brass
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Plaster, Paper
20th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Plastic
1880s Scottish Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Other
19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Brass
19th Century American High Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Brass
19th Century British Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Brass
1850s English Early Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Brass, Iron
19th Century British Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Late 19th Century Albanian Late Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Cast Stone
19th Century British Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Boxwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Wood
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Brass
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Glass, Walnut
1860s French Rococo Antique Scientific Instruments
Bronze
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Iron
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Brass
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Brass
20th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments
Glass, Wood
19th Century American Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Silver
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Brass
Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Brass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Brass, Iron
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Brass
1880s French Early Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Paper
19th Century British Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Iron
19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Agate, Ormolu
1880s English Early Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Brass
Early 20th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Brass
Early 20th Century German Early Victorian Scientific Instruments
Bone
19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Iron
Early 20th Century German Victorian Scientific Instruments
Paper
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Oak
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Wood, Paper
1880s English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Brass
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Copper
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Stone, Metal
Early 20th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments
Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Iron
19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Glass, Boxwood
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Glass
19th Century British Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Metal
Vintage, New and Antique Scientific Instruments
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.