Scientific Instruments
Early 20th Century German Victorian Scientific Instruments
Paper
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Oak
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Copper
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Hardwood
1880s French Early Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Paper
20th Century Victorian Scientific Instruments
Glass, Wood
Late 19th Century Albanian Late Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Cast Stone
1790s French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments
Wood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Stone, Metal
Early 20th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Brass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Iron
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Glass, Boxwood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Iron
19th Century British Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Metal
1880s English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Walnut
Early 20th Century German Victorian Scientific Instruments
Wood, Paper
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments
Enamel
1880s Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Iron
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments
Giltwood
Early 20th Century German Victorian Scientific Instruments
Paper
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments
Enamel, Bronze
1880s French Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Brass
Early 20th Century German Victorian Scientific Instruments
Paper
1890s French Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
1790s French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments
Wood
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Iron
Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Glass
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Iron
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Pine
Early 20th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments
Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments
Sheet Metal
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Glass, Oak
19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Oak
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments
Glass, Giltwood
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments
Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments
Glass, Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Wood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Brass
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments
Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments
Metal, Ormolu
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments
Giltwood, Glass
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments
Bronze, Enamel
Early 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments
19th Century English Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Agate, Ormolu
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments
Glass, Paint, Giltwood
1780s French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments
Glass, Giltwood
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments
Giltwood, Glass
1790s French Louis XVI Antique Scientific Instruments
Glass, Giltwood
1920s French Early Victorian Vintage Scientific Instruments
Paper
1870s British Late Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Brass
1880s British Late Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Brass
Late 19th Century Portuguese Victorian Antique Scientific Instruments
Brass
Early 20th Century European Louis XVI Scientific Instruments
Glass, Giltwood
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.