Stick Barometer
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments
Silver
Antique 18th Century English Scientific Instruments
Ebony, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century European Wall-mounted Sculptures
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Rosewood
Antique Early 1800s English George III Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique Early 1800s English George III Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 1780s English Sheraton Scientific Instruments
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Antique 1790s English Georgian Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Glass
Antique 1780s Scientific Instruments
Wood
Antique 1790s English Georgian Scientific Instruments
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century English George III Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Irish Baroque Scientific Instruments
Giltwood
Antique 19th Century English William IV Scientific Instruments
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Brass
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Scientific Instruments
Rosewood
Antique 1870s European Victorian Wall Clocks
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency More Clocks
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Regency Wall Clocks
Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Scientific Instruments
Walnut
Antique Early 1800s English Garden Ornaments
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Wood
Antique 1860s British Chippendale More Clocks
Antique 1810s English George III More Clocks
Ebony, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Scientific Instruments
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French Charles X Scientific Instruments
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Early 20th Century French Wall Clocks
Wood
20th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Antique 1820s English George III Nautical Objects
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 1850s British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Oak
Antique 1810s English Regency Scientific Instruments
Ebony, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Ivory, Ebony, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Oak
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Scientific Instruments
Mahogany, Rosewood
Antique Late 18th Century English George III Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Scientific Instruments
Oak
Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Glass, Oak
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Antique 1870s British Scientific Instruments
Wood
Antique 1810s British Georgian Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Wall Clocks
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Wall Clocks
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Scottish Historical Memorabilia
Mahogany, Glass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George I Clocks
Walnut
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Georgian Scientific Instruments
Satinwood
Antique 19th Century French Industrial Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Bronze
Antique Late 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Boxwood, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Antique 1860s British Scientific Instruments
Oak
Antique 19th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments
Rosewood, Mother-of-Pearl
Antique Mid-19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Decorative Objects
Wood, Glass
Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Scientific Instruments
Glass, Wood
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Decorative Art
Wood, Glass
Antique 19th Century British Regency Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Antique 19th Century European Scientific Instruments
Glass, Wood
Antique Early 1800s British Scientific Instruments
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Antique 18th Century Ukrainian Scientific Instruments
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Antique 1830s British Scientific Instruments
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Nautical Objects
Walnut
Antique 1810s English George III Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments
Brass
Antique 1880s British Scientific Instruments
Wood
Antique 19th Century British George IV Scientific Instruments
Mahogany
Antique 1810s Scottish Scientific Instruments
Metal
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Finding the Right Scientific-instruments for You
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.
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