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Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

INDUSTRIAL STYLE

Industrial floor lamps, bar stools, desks and other industrial-style furnishings have experienced a resurgence in popularity with the rise of interest in minimalist design.

It's a look that celebrates the past even as it suggests vigor, productivity and brawn. The newly chic industrial style of decor repurposes the simple, sturdy furniture of an earlier world of commerce — brushed-metal storage cabinets and display shelves, task lamps and pendant lights with enameled shades, work tables with worn wooden tops and cast-iron bases — and couples them with aesthetic touches emblematic of energy and optimism, from bright upholstery fabrics to flowers.

The rise in prominence of the industrial style has come hand-in-hand with the residential repurposing of former manufacturing and warehouse districts throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. In many loft apartments created in shuttered factories, the architectural envelope has been left intact.

Industrial-style interiors feature elements like raw brick walls, exposed steel beams and oak floors whose history is written in every pit and gouge. Iron and glass transom windows give definition and interest to small kitchen areas anchored by kitchen islands made of marble, steel and brass, while taxidermy or vintage neon signs serve as wall art in living rooms dotted with leather club chairs. Patina is the keynote to a decor in sync with such surroundings. 

On 1stDibs you will find industrial furniture designs that wear their age beautifully — and were built to last.

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Style: Industrial
Pair of Brass and Textured Glass Ship's Passageway Sconce Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
Pair of ship's passageway lights with textured glass shades and lacquered brass shades and brass backs. Required for American use and takes a standard base light bulb. Brackets for...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1970s Cast Aluminum, Brass and Glass Industrial Flameproof Striplight, Poli Noir
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed retro industrial Korean flameproof striplight made by Daeyang circa 1970 professionally finished using a poli noir technique. Poli...
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Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, C.1990
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Several sizes available. Original vintage glazed porcelain factory rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manufacture. These pieces have re...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

1920s Dental Paperweight Sculpture Glass Slab Temperature Gauge Thermometer
By S.T. Dupont, Honeywell
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare item from the L.D. Caulk Co. of Milford Delaware. New old stock, New in box. A true Relic from yesteryears building technics. A beautiful desktop sculptural object. Temp rises w...
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1920s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Pair of Antique Boots Lasts
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this pair of antique boots lasts.
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1960s Mexican Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1911, The Lady Claire Dress Form, Very Rare
Located in Peekskill, NY
I've had an example of this dress form in my personal collection. It's an amazing piece of engineering and one of my favorite items... something I decided to never sell it. The Lady Claire...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Victorian Brass Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian brass courtesy counter top bell, reception desk bell Made in solid brass, in good ready to use with a demanding ding, the bell is 4” in diameter...
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Late 19th Century Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Teak Ship's Hand Rails with Brass or Chrome Hardware
Located in Nantucket, MA
A group of teak hand rails on teak backplates with brass hardware. As of this writing there are at least 6 pieces in this 4 1/2' length. There are also a couple of 3' lengths. Th...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Teak

Reclaimed Early 1940s WW2 42 in. Cast Iron Deck Cleat
Located in New York, NY
Whether displayed as a standalone decorative element or incorporated into a maritime-themed setting, this WW2 deck cleat becomes a unique focal point that captures the spirit of the ...
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Lion Circus Toy c.1903-1935
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Jointed wooden lion manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from ca...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Wooden Surveyor's Transit Scope Tripod c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Vintage wooden surveyor's transit scope tripod with painted feet and metal top. CREATOR Possibly Dietzgen. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940s. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES ...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Life-Size Antique Articulated Child Lay Figure
Located in Peekskill, NY
This mid-1800s child is a “mix” between an early articulated artist model and a lay figure mannequin. It must have been made by special request be...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Fabric

Solid Boxwood Extra Long Plow Plane c.1850
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Solid boxwood carpenter's wood plane with steel and bronze accents. Stamped "Krautz" on both sides. CREATOR Possibly Casey Kitchel & Company. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c....
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19th Century Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Port & starboard dredge control by Simons Lobnitz of Renfrew
Located in London, GB
Double port and starboard dredge pumping control by Simons Lobnitz Ltd of Renfrew. Circa 1960. Two 12 ½ inch dials, and two 4 ¼ dials, with internal lights. Simons-Lobnitz Ltd of ...
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Mid-20th Century Scottish Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Two Iron Anchors as Wall Sculptures, 1950's
Located in Nantucket, MA
Two old iron anchors with great sculptural appeal. They could actually still be used as anchors for a small boat, but would look great as sculptures on the wall. Circa 1950's. Pri...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

DOLL & CO. 1900 German Antique Steam Twin Cylinders Piston Engine Machine
Located in Miami, FL
Scale model of motor engine designed by Doll & Co. This is a model of a mill engine created in Nuremberg Germany by the Doll & Co. in the beginning of the 20th century. This is a horizontal twin engine machine, painted, nickel plated guard rail, belt operated ball governor, on custom shaped wooden base. This antique model is a miniature of the real one, manufactured to be installed in farms and factories and was masterfully crafted with beautiful details and great materials, such; bronze, iron and steel. The model is mount in a wood base for display. This so-called adult’s toys are highly collectable and display very well, a great conversation pieces. Recently cleaned and oiled for sharp function. Doll & Co. Doll & Co. was founded in 1898 in Nuremburg, Germany by tinsmith Peter Doll & John Sondheim with Max Bein (Sondheim’s nephew) joining as a third partner just before WWI. Doll & Co. specialized in steam toys and steam engines. The company made and sold model steam engines...
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Early 1900s German Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Steel, Iron

1940s 42.25 in. Cast Iron Deck Cleat
Located in New York, NY
Incorporate a touch of maritime history into your space with this early 1940s deck cleat. While it bears signs of weathering, including rust and some damage around the bolt holes, th...
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Tin Litho Mechanical Clockwork Windup Toy Skier Girl by Chein C1945
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous working tin Litho toy skier by the Chein toy co. C1945. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear.
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Reclaimed 59 in. H Cast Iron Ship Maritime Mooring Bollard
Located in New York, NY
This early 20th Century cast iron construction adds a rustic and weathered charm, reminiscent of its original use on piers. The distressed paint further enhances the vintage appeal, ...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

1980s Large Industrial Cast Aluminium and Glass Explosion Proof Pendant
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A large cast aluminium explosion proof pendant built to with stand the most adverse conditions at sea. These lamps were reclaimed from a super tanker that would have transported h...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Wood and Metal Throwing Discus circa 1930-1940-ONE LEFT
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Wood and metal discus available. The other two have sold. Antique wood and brass and solid rubber discus. Two are marked "Gill". CREATOR Gill Sporting Goods Company. DATE...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Metal

Early 20th Century Nickel & Teak Yacht Wheel
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century nickel plated six spoke brass and iron yacht wheel with teak handles in good condition, showing only some wear to the wood from usage and age. It has a double pull...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron, Nickel

19th Century Frankstein Wall Art Throw Switch Slate Brass New Haven Mfg Co
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Bolt it on the wall for decor on set on a table for conversation. A large example by New Haven Manufacturing Co. of Connecticut, c.1890s. L 14.5 x W 5.5 x Thk 3 in
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1890s American Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Slate, Brass

Large Antique Salvaged Pyle & National Co. Nautical or Marine Spotlight
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large and substantial Art Deco industrial nautical spotlight was made by the Pyle & National Company of Chicago Illinois in circa 1925 in the period industrial Art Deco style. T...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Giraffe Circus Toy c.1903-1935
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Jointed wooden giraffe manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the Humpty Dumpty Circus collection. Made from c...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

MediumVintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold C.1992
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Original large glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manufacture ranging from 1985-1992. These pieces have...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Enormous Pre-War Toy Steel Hoisting Crane
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This gigantic - nearly man high - steel hoisting crane will give a dull corner the right Industrial look and feel you are looking for. The fully operational toy dates from the firs...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Large Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold C.1991
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Original glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Very thick. Each is stamped "Large Baxter" with the exact dates of manufacture ranging from 1985-2005. Thes...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Seiko Ship's Nautical Analog Clock, 1980s
Located in Nantucket, MA
From a decommissioned Japanese ship, black Seiko analog clocks with brushed nickel faces. Battery mechanism updated and an easy opening on the back side. ...
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Late 20th Century Japanese Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1900s Advertising Stencil Mark Type Font Vintage Industrial Art Sculpture Copper
Located in Hyattsville, MD
USA, circa 1901. Vintage Industrial mercantile large Wolfe Bros Folck's Roller Mills copper stencil. Baltimore Maryland. Measures: W 18.5 x H 16 in.
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Early 1900s American Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Tiger Circus Toy c.1903-1935
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Jointed wooden Tiger manufactured in the 1900s by the Schoenhut Piano Company as part of the "Humpty Dumpty Circus" collection. Made from c...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paint

Original ‘Ball Rack’ with Lignum Vitae Bowling Balls, Made to Order
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A three-row oak bowling ball rack comprised of twenty-seven (27) regulation sized antique lignum vitae; (heartwood) lathe turned bowling balls.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

Italian Trolley Mill Industrial Archeology
Located in bari, IT
Trolley from an old industrial cotton mill made with mixed timber dating back to the 1930s.
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1930s Italian Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Vintage US 1994 Rubber Negative Doc Holliday Ceramic Mould Cowboy Rough Cut 1363
Located in Haarlem, NL
Large vintage industrial 1994 cowboy rough cut 1363 rubber negative Doc Holliday mould to make a negative plaster mould with. With the plaster mould you ...
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1990s Central American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Rubber

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, c.1991
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Several sizes available. Original vintage glazed porcelain factory rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manufacture. These pieces have ret...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Large Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold, C.1991
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Original glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Very thick. Each is stamped "Large Baxter" with the exact dates of manufacture ranging from 1985-2005. Thes...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Stanley Antique Square Ruler Vintage Carpentry Tool in Rosewood & Brass
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For consideration: Antique tool square ruler carpentry measuring by Stanley. Metal with brass and rosewood handle. Made in the USA. Size: 9.5 W x 5.63 Tall x .63 Thick Original an...
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1920s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, c.1992
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Several sizes available. See S16 Home San Francisco. Original vintage glazed porcelain factory rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manuf...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

West German Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds c.1987
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Original West German glazed porcelain factory rubber glove molds with textured fingers. Each is stamped with the size and dates of manufacture. These pie...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Medium Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold, C.1991
Located in San Francisco, CA
About Price is per piece. Original large glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the size and exact dates of manufacture ranging from 1985-1992. These pieces ...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Nautical Red Brass 9 in. Round Boat Porthole Window
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century nautical style brass round porthole window painted red with netting in the window opening, showing some wear from usage and age. The interior is embossed with the ...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Small Antique Bronze Brass Opening Porthole with Deadlight
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Small antique bronze brass opening porthole with deadlight The porthole is in good condition, apart from the glass which is original and scratc...
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Late 19th Century Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Lufthansa Boeing 747 Scale Model by Verkuyl of Holland
Located in London, GB
A scale model of a Lufthansa Boeing 747 - 100 by Verkuyl of Holland. 1/100 scale. Made by Matthys M Verkuyl, Badhoevedorp, Holland. As marked to the u...
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Late 20th Century European Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Architectural Gold Leaf Sign Letter "W" Large-Scale
Located in Fulton, CA
A large-Scale gold leaf sign letter measuring 46.75 inches wide. Made of cast metal with gold leaf finish. Nice patina. 46.75 inches wide. 20.25 inches high. 1.75 inches deep.
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20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Silvered Fire Suit
Located in Peekskill, NY
I'm guessing that this industrial safety garment dates to the mid 20th century. We had a custom made museum quality display stand created for this item and it just comes alive. This ...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Canvas

French Antique Contin Typewriter from the, 1940s
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French antique Contin Typewriter from the 1940s This is a Contin Continsouza Paris, Modèle A n 24 - 1940s, the typewriter is good tidy condition, as a show piece, it all seems to...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Pulley for MD&S Co
By MD&S Co
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Industrial Cast Iron Pulleya An Industrial cast iron pulley with latch marked 'MD & S CO' 'PHILA. PA. U.S.A.'. Manufactured by MD&S Co, USA, 1900s.
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Early 1900s American Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

1930s Chrome Diamond Plate Paperweight Curiosity Desk Object Architect Sculpture
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful desk relic from a captain of industry.
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1930s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Brass Electric Fan, by Frost & Co
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Early 20th century brass electric fan, by Frost & Co A very stylish good looking piece, with aluminium blades and metal cage This piece looks to be...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Kingston Conley Electric Motor Industrial Vintage Sewing Machine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Kingston Conley Electric Motor Industrial Vintage Sewing Machine. Item features a wooden top work table surface, green metal base, electric motor, very nice vintage item. Cir...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Cast Iron Personal Weighing Scales by JARASO
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Cast Iron Personal Weighing Scales by JARASO Quirky scales to keep your weight personal, the weight registered by the scales can only be correctly vie...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Antique Eight Spoke Mahogany Ship Boat Steering Wheel Nautical Maritime
Located in Antwerp, BE
This is a superb and very large antique Victorian mahogany and brass set ships wheel, circa 1880-1900 in date. This exceptional nautical collectable...
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20th Century Belgian Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Carnival Gaming Wheel, France
Located in San Francisco, CA
Roulette originated in France and was brought to the United States, specifically New Orleans, in the late 18th Century. This antique metal gaming wheel with red painted number, is a...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Gymnastic Vintage Czech Leather Gym Stool Bench Pommel Horse, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This Czech gym stool or turn bock was produced in the 1930s. It has been shortened to a height of 54 cm. The iron feet are preserved. The thick cowhide has b...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Industrial Design Science Vintage Black Cast Iron Dentist Machine 19th Century
Located in Vienna, AT
19th Century Industrial design black cast iron dentist machine circa 1890 Austria. Museums worthy best Industrial design dentist machine from black cast iron body and brass details ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Iron

1940s English The Viking Scale & Weights by F. J. Thornton & Co. Ltd.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1940s The Viking scale & weights by F.J. Thornton & Co Ltd, Wolverhampton, UK. Cast iron black painted with gilt manufacturer's information & emblem. Brass weight & dry goods holders...
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1940s English Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat B, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This 1930s gym mat originates from former Czechoslovakia. The thick leather has been cleaned and preserved and features a very good patina. The mat is in a very good condition. All of our premium vintage gym equipment...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

Super Rare 1880s Spoon Top Conformatore
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a wonderful example of 1800s inventiveness. We believe this is American made and ie signed and dated 1888. This is only the second example we have ever found. We will only se...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Architectural Gold Leaf Sign Letters "T" and "O" Large Scale
Located in Fulton, CA
Two vintage sign letters, "T" and "O". Cast metal with gold leaf finish. Nice patina to finish. "T" Measures: 11 inches wide. 18" high. 1.25 inc...
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20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Late Century Japanese Cast Brass Industrial Explosion Proof Edison Table Lamp
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Explosion proof cast brass desk lamp with braided cable and red glow switch. Retro-fitted with a red glow switch, UK plug and vintage Edison filament...
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1980s Japanese Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Industrial collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Industrial collectibles and curiosities for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage collectibles and curiosities created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with chrome, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Industrial collectibles and curiosities made in a specific country, there are Europe, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original collectibles and curiosities, popular names associated with this style include Harley Davidson, and Lisa Licitri Ponti. 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 collectibles and curiosities differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $85,000 while the average work can sell for $839.

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