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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
Antique Wooden Shoe Forms with Handles, c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original pairs of cobbler's wooden shoe forms. They have retained their original finish and have the appropriate wear. Creator unknown. Date of manufacture c.1920 Materials and techniques maple or beech. Condition good. Wear consistent with age and use. Dimensions H 4 in. W 11.75 in. D 4 in. History This pair was salvaged from a cobbler's shop in the Mission District...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech, Maple

Exclusive Antique Armillary Sphere
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
An armillary sphere is a model of objects in the sky consisting of a spherical framework of rings, centred on the Earth or the Sun, that represent lin...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1970s Seiko Retro Vintage Industrial Antique Steel Quartz Wall Clock, Pink
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Seiko super tanker slave clock original re-finished in Millenial Pink. A reclaimed and restored maritime slave clock. These clocks were used in great numbers on super tankers, ...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Cut Steel

Large Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold C.1991 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Six extra large molds, four large, and eight medium molds available. Original glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Very thick. Each is stamped "Large ...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

French Antique Contin Typewriter from the, 1940s
Located in Chillerton, 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

Antique 19th Century Forged Iron Runner & Painted Wood Child Size Sled
Located in Lafayette, IN
Charming child-size sled from the mid to late 19th century. Sled features forged/riveted iron runners, wooden deck, and original hand painted patina. Wonderful size and wonderful pat...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Vtg David White Instrument Co Surveying Equipment Plane Utility Level Oak Case
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage David White Instrument Co surveying equipment plane utility level in oak case. Has not been tested. Item features a plane utility level, original oak case. Circa early to m...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

1970s Cast Aluminum, Brass and Glass Industrial Flame Proof LED Strip Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed retro industrial Korean flameproof strip light made by Daeyang in 1970's finished in original marine colours very similar to duck egg. Originally salvaged from super ta...
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Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

1920s Whiting Sculptoscope Coin Op Stereo Card Viewer
Located in Peekskill, NY
Original whiting sculpt scope coin-operated stereo card viewer from the 1920s. Deposit a penny, pull trigger and look through the viewer to flip through st...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, c.1992 (FREE SHIPPING)
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

Coffee Grinder from Peugeot Freres Mod A0
Located in Roma, IT
Rarissimo modello A0 creato alla fine dell'800, conservato, non restaurato nel suo colore originale, costruito in ghisa e cassetti in legno funzionanti nel meccanismo della mola. Man...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

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

Victorian Brass Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Reception Desk Bell
Located in Chillerton, 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

19th c. Expandable Leather Wrapped Binoculars c.1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT This is an original pair of leather wrapped expandable binoculars. "LeMaire Fabt Paris" is embossed on each eyepiece. The lens expand out to sharpen the view. The binoculars...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Master Built Cased Cutty Sark Scale Model
Located in Peekskill, NY
The clipper ship Cutty Sark was an icon of design in 1869 and still remains a model builders favorite. I remember as a child my father building the same shi...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1970s American Crouse Hinds / Pauluhn Cast Aluminium Flameproof Tube Light
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This is a 4ft flame proof strip light manufactured by Crouse Hinds / Pauluhn, Texas, USA. These rare examples were made in the 1970s for use in hazardous areas on super tankers an...
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1970s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Kelvin and Hughes Binnacle Compass with Oil Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
A documented Kelvin and Hughes brass binnacle compass in working order. It sits in a teak case with brass oil lights on either side. The small doors on each side open and the oil lam...
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Gymnastic Leather Pommel Horse Bench Top, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
Pommel horse from former Czechoslovakia from the 1930s with beautiful patina, shortened to bench height 50cm and very good vintage condition. Completely restored. The iron feet are preserved. The thick leather has been cleaned and preserved. All of our premium vintage gym equipment...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

1970s Korean Industrial Cast Aluminum Edison LED Flameproof Strip Light Duck Egg
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed vintage Industrial Korean flameproof striplight made by Daeyang in the 1970's painted in duck egg. Original item salvaged from supe...
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Mid-20th Century Korean Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Large Vintage Automobile Heavy Brass Car Horn
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Early automobile mounted brass horn. This horn stamped Made in India, is polished with beautiful curves and long reed. It does not have the original b...
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1950s Indian Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1880s Pennsylvania Railroad Company Flyer Steam Train Locomotive Bronze Bell PRR
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rings beautifully, and moves smoothly. Gifted from the Governor of Pennsylvania, David Lawerence to the Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh prior to the merger of the PRR to ...
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19th Century American Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron, Bronze

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, C.1990 (FREE SHIPPING)
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

Mid Century Store Window Display Glass Bottle Noilly Prat Vermouth Liquor
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful display bottle from Italy C1950. In very good condition with minimal wear, some label losses. Great color.
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Paper

Czech Vintage Leather Gym Mat A, 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

Small Antique Bronze Brass Opening Porthole with Deadlight
Located in Chillerton, 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

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...
Category

Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

19th Century Dentist's Treadle Drill, by Ss White Dental Manufacturing Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
S.S. White Dental Manufacturing Company Treadle Drill, Operational * USA, circa late 19th century *Operational means, when the foot pedal is engaged the engine wheel turns, there are no attachments to test, we do not know if the mechanism will do anything more than spin the 'wheel engine' An intact, very complete (except for drill attachments ) antique dental...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Iron

1970s Japanese XL Stainless Steel, Cast Brass & Glass Search Light Pendant
By Industrial Production
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Extra large stainless steel searchlight ceiling lights. Originally a marine searchlight converted into ceiling pendant light fixtures. Originally manufactured in Japan c1970 profe...
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1970s Japanese Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

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 50 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

Three Antique Petanque Balls, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Three Antique Pétanque Balls, France, late 19th Century. Solid wood center, covered in hammered, steel nails with accent brass and copper nails....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper, Steel

Large Nautical Bronze Ship's Propeller, 1970s
Located in Nantucket, MA
A large, bronze propeller from a 1970s lifeboat. Great patina. We had it mounted on a custom-made iron stand to turn it into a great sculpture. These also make great centerpieces ...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

West German Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, c.1987 (FREE SHIPPING)
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 ...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Large Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold, C.1991 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Six extra large molds, four large, and eight medium molds available. Original glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Very thick. Each is stamped "Large ...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Copper Lifeboat Compass, American, C. 1970's
Located in Nantucket, MA
An American, copper, liquid compass from a ship's lifeboat. It has a snap-shut lid to protect it from the elements and the original brass bolts that held into place. The compass sits under a glass dome and is in perfect working order. The steel face...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Recording Dial Clock by the International Time Recording Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
A Recording dial clock by the International Time Recording Company, Endicott, New York. In the original oak case and (the first we have ever seen) original table stand. The dial measures 30" diameter. Hight on the table is 71". When plugged in the interior light comes on and the clock motor hums. Note: From the American History Museum website: "at the end of the 1800s, early 1900s the industrial revolution was taking place and large numbers of people were taking jobs in the cities. Being punctual was the expected behavior as "time is money" attitude prevailed. Also, recording and scrutinizing expenses for labor, materials and overhead were getting more attention than ever before. By the early twentieth century the International Time Recording Company supplied an entire line of timekeeping devices, including master clocks, several types of time clocks, and time stamps. Founded in 1900, the firm continuously expanded its product line, underwent several reorganizations and name changes, and emerged in 1924 as the International Business Machine Corporation, familiar today as IBM. One of the firm's most popular products was the dial time recorder...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Oak

West German Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds c.1987 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Six extra large molds, four large, and eight medium molds available. See S16 Home San Francisco. Original West German glazed porcelain factory rubber...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Wooden Shoe Forms with Handles, c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original pairs of cobbler's wooden shoe forms. They have retained their original finish and have the appropriate wear. Creator unknown. Date of manufacture...
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech, Maple

Early 20th Century Smiths Astral 'Great Britain' Shipboard Clock, circa 1930s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Early 20th century Smiths Astral [Great Britain] shipboard brass clock, circa 1930. A brass case with inset beveled glass panel that reveals a silvertone...
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1930s English Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Decorative Butcher's Steelyard, English, Iron, Weighing Instrument, 1800
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Early 19th Century Butchers Steelyard for Weighing Scale A good original industrial piece, the balance has blacksmith made sliding hook for adjustment of balance weight The Steel...
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Early 19th Century Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, c.1992 (FREE SHIPPING)
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...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Large Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold C.1992 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Six extra large molds available, 9 small molds and 3 large available. Original large glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the si...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Mold, C.1991 (FREE SHIPPING)
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

Vintage Glazed Porcelain Factory Rubber Glove Molds, C.1991 (FREE SHIPPING)
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...
Category

Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Large Vintage Glazed Porcelain Rubber Glove Mold C.1985 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Price is per piece. Six extra large molds available, 9 small molds and 3 large available. Original large glazed porcelain rubber glove molds. Each is stamped with the si...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

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...
Category

Late 20th Century Korean Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Gymnastic Vintage Leather Pommel Horse Gym Bench Top, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This gymnastics bench comes from a gym in Prague and was designed in the 1930s. The iron feet are retained. The thick cowhide has been cleaned and preserved and has a very nice patina. Completely restored. All of our vintage gym equipment...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

1910s Doctors' Medical Scale Mechanical Stand Up with Weights
Located in New York, NY
1910s antique Industrial stand up doctors' scale. Features height indicator and a movable weights with great old paint. Please note, this item is located in one of our NYC locations.
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1910s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Rare Vintage Harley-Davidson Handle Bars Red Grips Panhead Knucklehead 1949-61
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Harley-Davidson Panhead or Knucklehead handle bars with control wires and red rubber grips. 1949-1960. Originally purchased in the 1980s from the Pennsylvania warehouse where...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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

Gymnasium Leather Pommel Horse Bench Saddle Holder on Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pommel Horse Beautifully Patinated in leather. The wooden legs and Blue metal Sabots with rings give this French piece a wonderfully patinated finish from years of use. The vintage...
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20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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

Mid Century Tin Litho Windup Toy by Louis Marx "Jumpin Jeep" C 1950
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous colorful and full of unpredictable moves when fully wound. Louis Marx toy company was prolific during the mid century era producing a full array of tin windups. In excellent...
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1950s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Tin

Rare Vintage Harley-Davidson OEM 1949-58 Panhead Shovelhead Front Fender Tip
Located in Dayton, OH
Original Vintage Harley-Davidson OEM stainless panhead front fender tip with art deco styling for models from 1949-1958. Originally purchased in the 1980s from the Pennsylvania wareh...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Cast Iron Mortar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A cast iron mortar with a bas-relief band in the center.
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19th Century American Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Gymnastic Vintage Leather Pommel Horse Gym Bench Top, 1930s
Located in Wien, AT
This gymnastics bench comes from a gym in Prague and was designed in the 1930s. The iron feet are retained. The thick cowhide has been cleaned and preserved and has a very nice patina. Completely restored. All of our vintage gym equipment...
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Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Enterprise Manufacturing Co. Large Cast Iron Coffee Grinder
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is an Enterprise Manufacturing Co. Large coffee grinder from Philadelphia, Pa. It is heavy and mainly made of cast iron and wood. A metal Eag...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Industrial Tripod, Signal Corps Us Army, Hanging Plant Holder Base, Pedestal
Located in Antwerp, BE
Industrial wooden tripod stand - green army wooden Stand. A former military tri-pod for loudspeaker or camera with original label still on. Signal corps US Army Stand MT 128/TIQ-2 - The Eastern Company - Cambridge, Mass, USA. This tripod is adjustable in height by the extendable legs, so can be used for many purposes: Stand hanging plant holder - to place a chandelier in between or to place a spot on top. When placed lower you could place a decorative object on, a lamp , flowers etc .. This wooden tri-pod is in good used condition. Due age normal paint loss but that makes it charming. A solid tripod usable for many purposes. Dimensions on picture with plant hanger...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

1990s Japanese Cast Bronze, Brass and Glass Explosion Proof Wall Light with Cage
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
A reclaimed solid phosphor bronze explosion proof wall light by Morio Denki a Japanese manufacturer of Industrial grade fixtures and fitting...
Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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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