Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE

Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.

ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Emerged during the mid-20th century
Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
A heyday of innovation in postwar America
Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
Promotion of functionality

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

Charles and Ray Eames
Eero Saarinen
Milo Baughman
Florence Knoll
Harry Bertoia
Isamu Noguchi
George Nelson
Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.

Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.

Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.

Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.

The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.

As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.

Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.

Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.

Style: Mid-Century Modern

PRELUDE - Vintage Compact Binoculars/Opera Glasses - Japan - Mid 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

PRELUDE - Vintage travel size folding binoculars for bird watching or the opera - 3 x 25 m/m magnification - adjustable focus - Japan - mid 20th century. Excellent vintage condition...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Vintage German Wittner Mechanical Metronome in Wood, Mid-Century Modern, 1970

Located in Praha, CZ

An authentic Wittner mechanical metronome, manufactured in Germany circa 1970, showcasing the clean lines and practical elegance of Mid-Century Modern design. Constructed with a bea...

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1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Vintage Wood Geloso Television GT1014, 1950s, Italy

Located in Rome, IT

This GTV1014 was one of the first 21-inch b / w televisions produced by Geloso. It uses the intercarrier system as an audio-video medium frequency. The chassis is mounted inside th...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Glass, Plastic, Wood

Mid Century Medical Floor Model Scale by Detecto

By Detecto Scale Company

Located in New York, NY

Architectural Mid Century Modern design floor model doctors scale made in the USA by Detecto, circa 1950's. The scale is in very good, original clean and ready to use condition, it is missing the horizontal height bar. This example includes a vertical grab knob , which is something I have never seen before. Originally from a doctors office, perfect to complete a stylish MCM bathroom.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid-20th Century Encased Botanic Flower Samples

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th Century Encased Botanic Flower Samples Dimensions in inches: H 5.5” x W 3” x D 0.8” Age: Mid 20th century Origin: EU Condition: Aged Ov...

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1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Resin

Magnetic Perpetual Calendar "Tite"-Paul Tilche for Arform-France 1957-58

By Paolo Tilche

Located in Milano, IT

Designed in the late 1950s, this perpetual calendar translates time into a small mechanical landscape: suspended wires, magnets and tags become elements of a poetic micro-architectur...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Metal, Enamel, Magnets

No. 7 adjustable locking plier pressure lock wrench BMC MFG CORP

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage BMC No. 7 adjustable locking plier, also known as a "pressure lock wrench," manufactured by the BMC MFG CORP in Binghamton, NY. Parallel jaw lo...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

1950s Olympic Tape Measure Peoples Republic of China

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Vintage Tricle Bakelite Olympic Tape Measure made Peoples Republic of China Cover made from dappled rich dark tricle bake-lite includes gilt brass fittings and cloth tape. 5.25 dia...

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1950s Chinese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Paravia Collection 100 Rocks, Educational Material, Italy 1950s

By Paravia

Located in Naples, IT

Collection 100 Rocks, Teaching Material, Italy 1950s Geology teaching board "Minerals and Rocks" G.B. Paravia Scientific Collection - Turin The ...

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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Rock Crystal

ZEISS Ikon Novar-Anastigmat 45mm F3.5 Film Camera 1950s

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Zeiss Ikon Contina Camera with Novar-Anastigmat 45mm F3.5 Prontor SVS. Zeiss Ikon Contina 35mm RF style camera with a 45mm f/3.5 Novar-Anastigmat prime lens. Cosmetically in great co...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage Novelty Transistor AM FM Radio - Kodak Ektaprint - Promotional Item

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Rare Kodak promotional radio dating from the 1970s or 1980s, designed as a detailed miniature replica of the iconic Kodak Ektaprint 100 copier. Created as a special advertising and m...

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1970s Hong Kong Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Brass Watering Can Ariosa Carl Aubock Günter Kupetz Era

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Günter Kupetz

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a Vintage Mid-Century Modern (MCM) Brass Watering Can, characterized by its sleek, streamlined silhouette and elongated spout. These types of functional art p...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Mid-Century Large Brass Hourglass

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century large brass hourglass with white sand

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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

Vintage Library Telescope, English, Brass, Broadhurst Clarkson, Astronomical

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage cased library telescope. An English, brass 'Starboy' astronomical mounted refractor by Broadhurst, Clarkson & Co, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Per...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Baume Mercier 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ladies Wristwatch with Original Leather Band

By Baume & Mercier

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This ladies wristwatch was made by the well known Baume et Mercier of Switzerland in approximately 1970 in their period Mid-Century style. The watch and lugs are composed of eighteen...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Gold

Midcentury Seeburg Styled Wall Mount Jukebox Diner or Soda Shop Tune Selector

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This early wall-mounted coin operated jukebox tune selector is completely unmarked, but being attributed to the Seeburg Corporation of the United States in circa 1955 in the period M...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Vintage Wooden Level - Teak and Brass Dual Window Spirit Level - J Rabone & Sons

By J. Rabone & Sons

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage wooden level. Constructed with teak and brass. Dual Window spirit Level. Manufactured by- J Rabone & Sons Birmingham, England. Dimensions: 9" W x 1...

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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Unusual Mesmerizing Hand Built Hypnotic Wheel, by Melvin Powers, 1951

By Marilyn Powers

Located in Buffalo, NY

Melvin Powers is considered the king of hypnosis in this country. His first self published book entitled hypnotism revealed is still in print and first published in 1949, He self pub...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Collection of Vintage Plumb Bobs Mid Century Modern

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a collection of vintage plumb bobs, which are pointed weights used by surveyors and construction workers to establish a vertical reference line, or "plumb lin...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

1950s Vintage Vornado Gray Electric Window Wall Fan

By Vornado

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1950s Vintage Wall Unit Vornado Industrial Gray Electric Window Fan 18 h 37 w (open) 25.5 w closed x 9.5 d Preowned unrestored vintage condition. Missing circle with label in center ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

French Modern Painted And Giltwood Sunburst Barometer

Located in Houston, TX

French Modern Painted and Giltwood Sunburst Barometer. This unusual French mid century modern star shaped barometer is executed in a beautiful shade of red with gilt wood accents. Th...

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1940s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Wood, Giltwood

1960s Industrial Medical Cabinet

Located in Norwalk, CT

This is a great medical cabinet from the 1960s, ready to keep all your goodies safe this is a great 1960s accent item that is sure to be a one of a kind addition to your decor!

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Metal

Post War Japanese Opera Glasses With Mother of Pearl; in Orig. Carry Case C.1955

Located in Incline Village, NV

Very well precision made mid 20th century opera glasses manufactured in Japan (marked); they are still very operable today and working very well. Although categorized as "opera glass...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

1925 “Pocket Companion” Industrial Drafting Rule & Sliding T-Square Set

By Pickett

Located in San Diego, CA

A rare and visually compelling early 20th-century American industrial drafting and layout instrument set, dated May 9, 1925, and marked “Mansize – Polyface – Slapstick,” along with “...

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Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Huge Waterman Figural Fountain Pen Advertising Store Display Model

By Waterman

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This enormous figural fountain pen store display is unsigned, but presumed to have been made by the Waterman Co. of France in approximately 1965 and d...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Set of 2 Early XX Century Metal Dragon Shaped Fireplace Holders

Located in Barcelona, ES

Antique metal traditional Catalan fireplace holders with a dragon shape. Made in Spain by unknown manufacturer, circa 1900. In original condition, with minor wear consistent w...

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Early 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage Black Metal Polar Cub Electric Fan, Mid-Century Modern, USA

Located in Queens, NY

Small vintage black metal Polar Cub electric fan with vintage brown braided power cord and plug Not working. For prop use only.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Braid

Hand Held Magnifying Glass

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A beautiful and very practical hand mirror..perfeict for the desk, vanity or purse. The mirror has two sides, one is normal view, with the other is magnifying - a lot for he look! ...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Metal, Brass

Mithé Espelt Ceramic Wall Thermometer with Blue Bird Motif

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

A charming ceramic wall thermometer by celebrated French ceramist Mithé Espelt, created in the 1960s. This delightful decorative piece features one of Espelt's most recognizable moti...

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1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Ceramic

Polaroid 100 Land Camera and Leather Case c.1963-1966

By Polaroid Corporation

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT A mid-century Polaroid Automatic 100 Land Camera with original clam shell case with leather handle. The camera folds easily out and in and the bellows appear to be intact. The...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Chrome, Aluminum

Modern Table Rotary Phone SIEMENS AUSO SIP S62 Lino Saltini 1960s Italy

By Siemens

Located in Miami, FL

Rotary Table Telephone S62 designed by Lino Saltini in 1962 for Telecomunicazion Siemens AUSO. This example is from the 4th edition of the phone out of ten editions of the same model...

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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

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Plastic

Vintage Pair of Binoculars, Scottish, Racecourse Spotter's Glasses, Leather Case

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage pair of binoculars. A Scottish, enamelled brass racecourse spotter's binocular with leather case, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Fascinating set of ...

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Mid-20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Phillips 66 5-Gallon Metal Gas or Oil Container Industrial Mid-Century

By Phillips & Sons

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage Phillips 66 5-gallon metal gas or oil container, manufactured by the Butler Manufacturing Company around the 1930s to 1950s. It features the iconic ...

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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Mid-20th Century European Museum Mushroom Specimen

Located in London, GB

Mid-20th Century European Museum Mushroom Specimen Encased in a glass cube this mid-20th Century papier mache, hand painted large teaching aid mushroom specimen stands 16.5 inches ...

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1950s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass, Paper

West German Unisex Anatomical Model, circa 1950

By Somso

Located in Faversham, GB

A complete West German unisex anatomical figure of a head and torso with removal organs. Hand painted and in excellent condition. German, circa 1950...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic, Acrylic

LANCEL brass desk thermometer - Celsius and Fahrenheit - France 1960s

By Lancel Paris

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

LANCEL brass desk thermometer - Celsius and Fahrenheit - France 1960s Elegant desk freestanding thermometer by LANCEL Paris. Made of brass, with a glass in front. Displaying eithe...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Bean Seedling

By Robert Brendel

Located in Berghuelen, DE

19th Century Botanic Model by Robert Brendel - Bean Seedling A rare antique botanical model manufactured by the famous Robert Brendel manufactory for botanicals models around 1900. ...

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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Paper

Vintage Customs & Excise Endometer Gauge, English, Measuring Tool, Mid Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage Customs and Excise Endometer Gauge. An English, cast iron stave measuring tool for taxation purposes, dating to the mid 20th century, circa 1960. Associated with th...

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1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Late Midcentury Modern Realistic Weather Radio Cube

By General Electric

Located in Chula Vista, CA

AMBIANIC presents Weather Radio WeatheRadio Deskube TW Weather NOAA Radio 12-181B Radio Shack Tandy Very minimal and modernist with touch of 70s woodgrain ...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic

German Vintage Leather Tape Measure, Orange Brown 1940s, Germany

By Hermès

Located in Andernach, DE

Highest quality and minimalistic design tape measure in a solid leather casing. Around the late 1930s to 1940s, Germany. Sturdy seams and leather remind of Hermès and is decorative i...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Paravia Magnetism and Electricity Cassette with Original Instruments, 1960su2028

By Paravia

Located in Milano, IT

Paravia, scientific instruments, vintage educational kit, 1960s, Norstedts, magnetism, optics, thermology, mechanics, applied electricity, top vintage lab, educational set, experimen...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Copper, Magnets

Mid Century Spring Divider or Machinist Caliper Vintage

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage spring divider or machinist caliper, often used in woodworking, metalworking, or leathercraft for scribing arcs, gauging, and dividing lines. M...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Walter Bosse Cat Figurine with Thermometer, Herta Baller, Austria, 1950s

By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse

Located in Vienna, AT

A charming Austrian desk thermometer, consisting of a lovely cat figurine and a lantern-shaped thermometer. A humorous design by Walter Bosse, executed by Hertha Baller Austria in th...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Three-Dimensional Anatomical Midcentury Wall Plaster Sculpture, Germany, 1950s

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Midcentury three-dimensional anatomical plaster painting representing human respiratory system, provenance Hygiene Museum Dresden with museum sticker ...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Vintage 3-Draw Telescope, English, Navigation, Astrological, Broadhurst Clarkson

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a vintage 3-draw telescope. An English, leather and brass navigational or astronomical instrument, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Perfect for bird watching, l...

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1930s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Detailed Anatomical Ear Model Made in East Germany by Somso

By Somso

Located in Weesp, NL

Introducing the midcentury Organon Auditus Anatomical Model by Somso, a true masterpiece in the world of anatomical models! This amazing model, made in former East Germany, features ...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Vintage Tesla Telephone Set With Original Maker’s Mark, 1960s

By Tesla

Located in Zohor, SK

This elegant vintage telephone set by Tesla showcases the original maker’s stamp on the underside, confirming its authenticity. Its streamlined curves and timeless design reflect mid...

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1960s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bakelite

Vintage Yashica Mat-124 Medium Format TLR Film Camera Japan 6"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage (circa 1968-1970) Yashica Mat-124 medium format twin lens reflex (TLR) film camera. Serial Number 8101490. Copal-SV shutter. Yashinon 1:5,3 f=80mm 836409 and Yashinon 1:2.8 f...

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1960s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Olivetti Lettera 36 Portable Typewriter Designed by Ettore Sottsass. circa 1970s

By Olivetti, Ettore Sottsass

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Olivetti Lettera 36 Portable Typewriter with the Original Case. circa early 1970s Created by famed Italian designer/architect Ettore Sottsass...

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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage Illuminated Magnifying Glass Eagle Hong Kong

By Eagle Tool and Metal Mfg.

Located in Chula Vista, CA

Eagle Magnifying Glass Hong Kong 2.75 h x 4.5 diameter x 9.5 long reading magnifying glass with light by EAGLE stamped by maker Preowned vintage condition Refer to images

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Late 20th Century Hong Kong Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Vintage Metal Drill Bit Index Stand

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a vintage metal drill bit index stand. It is used to organize and identify various sizes of drill bits. The stand features multiple holes, each typically m...

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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

1960s Soviet Era Spearmint Green Metripond Grocer's Scale

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Spearmint green enameled grocer's scale manufactured in the Soviet era, 1960s, by Metripond, a Hungarian precision instrument maker. The scale features a boldly proportioned trapezoi...

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1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Enamel

1950 Film 16mm Camera, SOM Berthiot, France

Located in Miami, FL

Société d'Optique et de Mécanique Berthiot (SOM Berthiot) was a French manufacturer of optics and photographic lenses. They produced C and D mount motion picture lenses for professio...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Brass & Glass Magnifier by Werkstätte Carl Auböck, Austria, 1960s

By Werkstätte Carl Auböck

Located in Berlin, DE

This handheld magnifier by Carl Auböck turns a simple optical tool into a small object of ritual. A thick domed glass lens is set into a warm brass frame, its weight and patina emph...

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1960s Austrian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Mid century Salter Family Scale

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Salter Family Scale No.50. It depicts a black color cast iron body that has attached in front a round gold color metal faceplate with the numbers. It also has a metal arrow...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Antique "Le Jockey Club" 1930's Horse Racing Binoculars with Compass

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

A French silvered brass and brown leather Horse Racing binoculars stamped "Le Jockey Club Paris" presented in their original brown leather case. ...

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Early 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vintage Tool Set Features Classic Auger Bits Irwing Carpenter Mid-Century

By IRWIN 5

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, vintage tool set features classic auger bits used for clean, precise boring in woodworking. Historically manufactured by notable companies like Irwin or Russe...

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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Traditional Pair of Forged Carbon Steel Loop-Handled Shears Chinese Bonsai

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a traditional pair of forged carbon steel loop-handled shears, commonly referred to as Chinese bonsai or garden pruning shears (or traditional thread/craft sc...

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1950s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Hand Turned Wood Mortar and Pestle 1950

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome Mid-Century Modern mortar and pestle hand turned from one piece of dense wood. It is in wonderful vintage condition. Please see photos, circa 1950-1960. Whether you need or...

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1950s Unknown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

Vintage Teaching Aid Modell of an Ear - Somso (Eydam) ca. 1950

Located in Berghuelen, DE

Vintage Teaching Aid Modell of an Ear - Somso (Eydam) ca. 1950 A folding model of an ear. Used as teaching material in German schools ca. 1950. Made of wood and plaster by Somso, Ge...

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1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Mid-century Modern scientific instruments for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern scientific instruments for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage scientific instruments created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern scientific instruments made in a specific country, there are Europe, Germany, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original scientific instruments, popular names associated with this style include Somso, Herta Baller, Walter Bosse, and Robert Brendel. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for scientific instruments differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $48 and tops out at $14,000 while the average work can sell for $685.