Skip to main content

Optical Antiques

to
54
250
48
299
138
35
10
10
5
4
2
2
1
29
14
256
65
176
10
3
2
1
4
6
4
3
2
170
115
43
40
38
174
173
71
20
17
299
299
299
22
20
13
6
5
Sort By
Simpson Meter, Made for Early Hewlett Packard, Stone Mounted Paperweight ON SALE
By Bill Reiter
Located in Dallas, TX
electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Paperweights

Materials

Stone, Wire

G.E. Motion Picture Studio Light Bulb Wrapper circa 1940s, Framed Pair
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Dallas, TX
alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Paper

GE Motion Picture Studio and FX Lamp Mounted as Sculpture on Wood Base
By General Electric
Located in Dallas, TX
alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some
Category

Mid-20th Century American Archaistic Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Wire

Movie Camera Underwater Housing by Famous Jaws DP Jordan Klein, circa 1970
Located in Dallas, TX
historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques
Category

Vintage 1970s American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Animatic Projector As Sculpture Designd by Famous Beatles Animator Georg Dunning
Located in Dallas, TX
of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical
Category

Mid-20th Century American Archaistic Scientific Instruments

Disney Underwater Movie Cam Housing by Star Trek Prop Maker, 1950
By Volmer Jensen
Located in Dallas, TX
not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Sylvania, Zenith, GE Early TV Tube Wall Sculpture, Mid-20th Century, Rare Boxes
By Bill Reiter
Located in Dallas, TX
of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass, Paper

Eastman Cine Kodak Hand Cranked 1st 16mm Camera Model, circa 1923, as Sculpture
By Eastman Kodak
Located in Dallas, TX
of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Aluminum

Hollywood Midcentury Movie Camera with Geared Head and Wood Tripod Legs
By Mitchell Camera Corporation
Located in Dallas, TX
of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

King Barker 1916 Hand Crank Movie Iconic Camera Wood and Brass with Tripod
By Barker Brothers Silver Ltd.
Located in Dallas, TX
alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

Sylvania Motion Picture Iconic Movie Studio Lamp, Mounted as Sculpture, Huge
By Sylvania Electric
Located in Dallas, TX
alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some
Category

Mid-20th Century American Archaistic Mounted Objects

Hollywood Early 20th Century Movie Camera with Head and Wood Tripod Legs
By Bell Howell
Located in Dallas, TX
of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Brass

Acme-Lite Portable "Photo Studio" Light Kit C. 1960 Working As Sculpture ON SALE
Located in Dallas, TX
electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Component Art "1.20" Wall Sculpture Comprised W Mid-Century TV Artifacts ON SALE
By Bill Reiter
Located in Dallas, TX
of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical
Category

Late 20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Kodak Cine Motion Picture Movie Camera, as Sculpture, 1930 with Updates
By Eastman Kodak
Located in Dallas, TX
alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some
Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

RCA Vintage Studio Microphone, Original, Iconic, circa 1930 Display as Sculpture
By RCA
Located in Dallas, TX
alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some
Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Universal Cinema Camera Built in 1928 Rare Cinema Field Camera. Use As Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Brass

Andre Debrie 35mm Cinema Camera, circa 1925 Complete, Working as Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

"Voodoo Woman" Original Movie Poster, circa 1957
Located in Dallas, TX
electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures
Category

Mid-20th Century American Other Posters

Materials

Paper

Vintage Cult B Hollywood Movie Poster, "10 Violent Women", 1982, One of a Kind
Located in Dallas, TX
historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques
Category

Vintage 1980s American Folk Art Posters

Materials

Paper

Gunstock with Bolex Movie Camera, Handgrip, by Famous Gun Smith, Mid-20th Century
By Dale Williams
Located in Dallas, TX
electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Archaic Rare GE Photoflash Bulb Daylight Color, as Sculpture circa 1940s
By General Electric Company (GEC) 1
Located in Dallas, TX
historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques
Category

Mid-20th Century American Archaistic Mounted Objects

Andre Debrie, Circa 1923 Sept Model 35mm Cinema Camera on Tripod. As Sculpture.
Located in Dallas, TX
historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Hollywood Movie Studio Lamp on Wood, Huge Industrial Cinema Sculpture. ON SALE
Located in Dallas, TX
historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Ampro circa 1947 Slide Projector Complete. Pristine Wonderful 1940s. Now On Sale
By Ampro 1
Located in Dallas, TX
alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Chrome

70mm Hollywood Motion Picture Film Reel, Original, C. 1950. As Sculpture ON SALE
Located in Dallas, TX
of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Aluminum

Cinema Rewind With Vintage Film Reel, circa 1930, as Sculpture, Sold with Film
Located in Dallas, TX
electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

Hollywood 35mm Movie Camera Magazine Ex Universal Studios. Employ as Sculpture
By Arriflex Company
Located in Dallas, TX
alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some
Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial Mounted Objects

Movie Poster 1957 "Desk Set" Original, Dated/Numbered Tracy And Hepburn. ON SALE
Located in Dallas, TX
of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical
Category

Mid-20th Century American Posters

Materials

Paper

Arriflex 35MM Camera in Factory Blimp Same as Kubricks, circa 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures
Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Stainless Steel, Aluminum

Early Movie Film Cine Projector Sculpture Design 1924, Built 1934
By Bell Howell
Located in Dallas, TX
not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of
Category

Early 20th Century American Archaistic Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Wire

Hollywood Cinema Equipment Carry Case, Patterned Canvas Over Wood, circa 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures
Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1965 Sony Black and White Industrial Video Camera as New, as Sculpture
By Sony Corporation
Located in Dallas, TX
of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Archaistic Mounted Objects

Vintage Hollywood Cinema Equipment Carry Case, Patterned Canvas on Wood, 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical
Category

Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Cinema Footcandle Light Meter As Sculpture Circa 1960s with Probe Works ON SALE!
By Gossen
Located in Dallas, TX
electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures
Category

Mid-20th Century German Archaistic Mounted Objects

Materials

Bakelite

Vintage Desk Sculpture TV Circuit Assembly, circa Mid-20th Century. Sony ON SALE
By Sony Corporation
Located in Dallas, TX
of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Archaistic Scientific Instruments

Materials

Stone, Metal, Aluminum, Copper, Mixed Metal, Steel, Chrome, Foil, Wire

Vintage TV Test Equipment Circuit Board Sculpture By Bill Reiter. ON SALE
By Bill Reiter
Located in Dallas, TX
electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures
Category

Mid-20th Century American Archaistic Mounted Objects

Component Art Sculpture by Bill Reiter, Primitive TV Equipment Artifact. ON SALE
By Bill Reiter
Located in Dallas, TX
of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical
Category

Mid-20th Century American Archaistic Mounted Objects

Weston Photo Analyzer With Factory Bakelite, As Sculpture, Circa 1942. ON SALE.
By Weston Manufacturing Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Television Vacuum Tube Circa Mid 20th Century Paperweight Stone Mounted
By Bill Reiter
Located in Dallas, TX
alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Stone, Wire

Collection of Vintage Motion Picture Projection Bulbs in New Italian Glass Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal, Wire

Pathe Hand Crank 28MM Cinema Projector, circa 1912 with Vintage Film
Located in Dallas, TX
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ NOTE: This Antique May Qualify For
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Movie Poster 1964 From "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" Debbie Reynolds
Located in Dallas, TX
of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical
Category

Mid-20th Century American Posters

Materials

Paper

"Son of Frankenstein" Movie Poster Astounding Condition 1950s Rerelease
Located in Dallas, TX
electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures
Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Posters

Materials

Paper

Cinema Laboratory Film Splicer Italian, As Sculpture, Circa Mid-Century. ON SALE
By Leo Catozzo
Located in Dallas, TX
of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Archaistic Mounted Objects

Keystone Vintage Movie Projector circa 1950s, Pristine, with Film and Reels, Wow
By Keystone Camera Company
Located in Dallas, TX
of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Kodak Pro Movie Camera w Gunstock Wall Sculpture for Sportsmen, circa 1930
By Eastman Kodak
Located in Dallas, TX
not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Rare Old Hollywood Huge Movie Studio Light, As Sculpture W/ Stand, Circa 1950.
By Mole Richardson Company
Located in Dallas, TX
antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Steel

Bell Howell circa Early 1900s 35mm Cinema Camera Mag as Sculpture
By Bell Howell
Located in Dallas, TX
electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures
Category

20th Century American Art Nouveau Mounted Objects

Hollywood Studio 5000 Watt Floor Lamp Sculpture on Correct Castered Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures
Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal

Movie Projector Primitive Electronics, Midcentury, Vintage, Display as Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures
Category

Mid-20th Century American Archaistic Mounted Objects

Early Primitive Television Monitor Component Sculpture, Iconic on Dark Wood Base
Located in Dallas, TX
accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the
Category

Mid-20th Century Central Asian Archaistic Mounted Objects

Arriflex 35MM Iconic Cinema Hollywood Cinema Camera, Circa 1940. As Sculpture.
Located in Dallas, TX
historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques
Category

Mid-20th Century German Industrial More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Metal

Early Cinema Metal Halide Studio Lamp Prototype, Mid-Century Kliegl Bros ON SALE
By Kleigl Bros.
Located in Dallas, TX
electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Floor Lamps

Materials

Steel

Hollywood Vintage Feature Film 35mm Cinema Magazine, as Sculpture on Stone, 1950
By Arnold Richter
Located in Dallas, TX
of antique presentation and historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical
Category

Mid-20th Century German Machine Age Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

20th Century Fox Studios Movie Shipping Container, circa 1940, Show as Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques, with the exception of some vintage light fixtures
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Steel

Quad Video Tape Recorder Vintage Relay, circa Mid-Century On Stone ON SALE
By Bill Reiter
Located in Dallas, TX
historical accuracy, we do not alter or modify our electrical, optical, mechanical or electronic antiques
Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Wire

  • 1
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Optical Antiques", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Optical Antiques For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of optical antiques available for sale. Frequently made of glass, metal and optical glass, all optical antiques available were constructed with great care. Optical antiques have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Optical antiques are generally popular furniture pieces, but Industrial and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made optical antiques over the years, but those made by Fuji Meibo and General Optical Company are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Optical Antiques?

Prices for optical antiques can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, optical antiques begin at $55 and can go as high as $12,388, while the average can fetch as much as $125.

Read More

Dickens Fan on Your List? This First Edition of ‘A Christmas Carol’ Is a Treasure

Produced in 1843, the well-preserved volume is evidence of the author's exacting specifications.

Patchwork Quilts Are the Latest Nostalgic Design Trend

New or old, the coverlets add old-time charm to any space.

Medal-Worthy Memorabilia from Epic Past Olympic Games

Get into the games! These items celebrate the events, athletes, host countries and sporting spirit.

Ahoy! You’ve Never Seen a Collection of Sailor Art and Kitsch Quite Like This

French trendsetter and serial collector Daniel Rozensztroch tells us about his obsession with objects related to seafaring men.

39 Incredible Swimming Pools

It's hard to resist the allure of a beautiful pool. So, go ahead and daydream about whiling away your summer in paradise.

Pamela Shamshiri Shares the Secrets behind Her First-Ever Book and Its Effortlessly Cool Interiors

The sought-after designer worked with the team at Hoffman Creative to produce a monograph that beautifully showcases some of Studio Shamshiri's most inspiring projects.

Moroccan Artworks and Objects Take Center Stage in an Extraordinary Villa in Tangier

Italian writer and collector Umberto Pasti opens the doors to his remarkable cave of wonders in North Africa.

Montecito Has Drawn Royalty and Celebrities, and These Homes Are Proof of Its Allure

Hollywood A-listers, ex-pat aristocrats and art collectors and style setters of all stripes appreciate the allure of the coastal California hamlet — much on our minds after recent winter floods.