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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 Nautical Brass Navigational Ship s Post Lights
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of ship's navigational brass post lights with fresnel lens mounted on a teak base with an on/off switch on the base. Polished and rewired for American use and takes a standar...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Teak

Antique Webber Costello Globe on Metal Tripod Base c 1900 / 1920 s
Located in New York, NY
Rare floor model globe made by Weber Costello, circa 1900. The 12" globe rests on a folding metal base. This example is in very good, original condition, showing only light wear, nor...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

19century English Balancing Scale
Located in Tarrytown, NY
19century English balancing scale.
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19th Century European Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Early Life Sized Anatomical Display, Jean Antoine Houdon
Located in Peekskill, NY
This striking plaster anatomical models is a half and half in the style of Jean Antoine Houdon. It shows the skeleton on one side and muscular layer on the other. The bust is full si...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

1970 s British Ultimate Gray /Monochrome AC GMT Co. Classic Quartz Wall Clock
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in Ultimate gray Pantone 17-5104 Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert...
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1970s English Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Large Kodak Folding No. 3A Camera with Mahogany Inlay c.1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A large Eastman Kodak No. 3A folding camera with red bellows and Mahogany inlay. The body is wrapped in leather with chrome and brass accents. The camera folds to 2.5 inches. ...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

Full Display Box of Early Camera Lens Salesman Samples
Located in Peekskill, NY
The velvet lined case is full and contains 45 sample lenses. The case is signed in gold stamped letters L.O. BITTNER & CO., OPTISCH FEINMECHANISCHES WERK. MUNCHEN. I have never seen ...
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Underwood Vintage Manual Typewriter
By Underwood Universal
Located in Pasadena, TX
Underwood ” Vintage manual typewriter The Underwood Typewriter Company was a manufacturer of typewriters headquartered in New Yor...
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1940s North American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

STUART TURNER 1898-1906 England Antique Half Beam Steam Engine Model
Located in Miami, FL
Scale model of motor engine designed by Stuart Turner Limited. This is a scale model of a steam engine created in England by the Stuart Turner company in the beginning of the 20th century. A very well-engineered model of a rotative beam steam Engine. This antique model is a miniature of the real one, manufactured to be installed during the British Industrial Revolution. Masterfully crafted with beautiful details and great materials, such; bronze, iron and steel. The model is mount in a customized mahogany wood base from the same period, 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. The company of Stuart Turner Ltd was incorporated in 1906 and started to produce model steam engines...
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1890s English Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Steel, Iron

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

Late Century Bronze Brass Glass Copper Edison Steampunk Industrial Table Lamp
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
1970s Explosion proof passage way light reclaimed from a super tanker modified to function as a table or desk lamp. The light itself is made from bronze, brass and has a tempered ...
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1970s German Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper

Vintage WESCO Oil Can
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Metal Oil Can. An automotive oil can made by Wesco, Birmingham. A fantastic piece of vintage motoring ephemera, the perfect gift for the motoring enthusiast. Who would have t...
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Early 20th Century British Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

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

Antique J.C Ulmer Co. Survey Transit Compass In Original Mahogany Box
Located in New York, NY
Brass and steel survey transit and compass in the original mahogany box. Made by J.C Ulmer Co. Good condition with appropriate wear from age. One availa...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Steel

Large pressure gauge with brass bezel by Dewrance of London
Located in London, GB
A large early 20th century pressure gauge with brass bezel by Dewrance of London. Dial marked: 0 – 200 pounds per square inch. 0-25-50-75-100-125-150-175-200 POUNDS PRESSURE PER □ ...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Antique Schoenhut "Humpty Dumpty Collection" Dark 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

Vintage Czech Leather Gymnastics Bench Pommel Horse wooden Handels 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 p...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Twin 10 inch dial brass engine order telegraph by Bloctube Controls
Located in London, GB
A twin 10 inch dial brass engine order telegraph by Bloctube Controls of Aylesbury of England, circa 1950. 10 inch white dials marked: ASTERN: FULL-HALF-SLOW-GEAR ENGAGED STOP AH...
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Mounted Turnstile “To The Fun House” from Coney Island, New York
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare and Historical Industrial Era Mounted Turnstile from the Fun House at Coney Island, New York, featuring original painted finishes mounted on wood plinth with label reading, “T...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Vintage Nautical Spot Light
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century spot light by Crouse Hinds. USA. Features a Pyrex round shade and fully adjustable head mounted on a wide round base. For display purp...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Lash s Orangeade Store Dispenser c.1920-1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Lash's Orangeade Cooler Dispenser. Drum shaped tin body designed to house both orangeade and a surrounding ring of ice, allowing for cold and fresh service. The interior...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Tin

Anatomical Model of Cow, Germany
By Hauptner
Located in Peekskill, NY
This rare German papier mâché teaching model measures over 36 inches long and 21.5 inches tall. The base is wood and splits in two along with the cow. One side shows a beautiful real...
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20th Century German Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Gesso

Dr. Auzoux’s Historic Full Sized Horse Model
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is one of the largest and rarest of the Dr. Auzoux papier mâché anatomical models. It’s also one of our most ambitious offerings. This prized 1846 first generation handmade model dates to the mid-1800s. I am told that there are almost 200 separate removable parts. It was recently found tucked away in a barn for over 20 years and is fresh to the market. A handful of Auzoux full size horse...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Paper

Bronze Porthole With Mesh Screen #1
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Industrial Age Bronze Porthole With good weight, glass cover with screen and working hatch dogs. There are two accompanying bronze bolts. The Bronze has a great age patina and fine N...
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20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Vintage Czech Leather Gymnastics Stool Bench Pommel Horse Top 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 been cleaned and preserved and has a very nice patina. All of our vintage gym...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

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

Brass, Bronze

Large Early 20th c. French Medical Hand Model c.1920
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Early 20th century large French plaster hand model used as a medical teaching device. Lacquered plaster custom heavy steel stand. Shown with life size hand model. CREA...
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Early 20th Century French Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

FRENCH 1915 Mechanical WWI Biplane Airplane Scale Model In Copper and Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
An antique 1915 French mechanical model of a biplane. This is a fabulous antique scale model of an SPAD S.XIII First-World-War fighter biplane, created in France during the early 20...
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1910s French Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper

1800s Veterinarians Horse Gag and Cutaway Skull
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early medical school demonstration model. The horse skull on its own very interesting. It shows a professionally done cutaway of the skull showing the teeth below the gum ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bone

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

1970s Cast Aluminium Steel Flame Proof Floor Lamp Tripod - Warm White T8 Led
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Reclaimed and modified 1970s Daeyang Electric Co. Ltd flame proof luminaire with fully updated electrics and fitted with T8 Warm white LED tubes. The tube light has been fitted to a custom made tripod was comprises of 6 rigging screws to create the tripod base and spine, the tilt can be adjusted by a few degrees to allow the light lean back or stand more upright. The light has been cleaned back to its factory finish which is aqua marine and battle ship grey then lacquered to protect and give a gloss finish. The mains cable is sleeved with silver grey braid and has an onboard switch mounted on the opposite side to the cable entry. Daeyang strip lights were originally used in hazardous areas on large cargo ship and supertankers where dangerous gasses and flammable cargo may have been present, typically in cross loading areas, cargo bays and engine rooms. The cast aluminium chassis and toughened glass make an extremely robust fixture which has stood the test of time in the harshest of conditions. Flame proof light...
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1970s Korean Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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

Brass Desk Top Model of a Kedge Admiralty Anchor
Located in London, GB
A brass desk top model of a Kedge admiralty anchor. Well modeled with Shank, stock, crown, flukes, shackle and keep pin.  
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Kodak No. 2 Premo Folding Camera c.1916
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original Eastman Kodak No. 2 folding camera. The body of camera is all leather with that folds smoothly closed to 1.5 inches. This camera has retained its original finish...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Nautical Double Gauge Bubble Clinometer on Teak Back Plate by Conn. Valley Ind.
Located in Nantucket, MA
A double gauge bubble clinometer with precision glass tubing and nickel face mounted on a teak back plate. These tilt gauges were used on vessels to measure the angular slant of the ...
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Late 20th Century North American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

Medium Vintage Glazed Porcelain Rubber Glove Mold C.1985
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 hav...
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Late 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Porcelain

Oversized Industrial Pyrex Glass Bell Jar With Small Side Arm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This oversized Industrial Pyrex glass bell jar is certainly a unique and an impressive art object. At 29" height and 20.5" diameter this bell jar, dome, clouche can be used any way y...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

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

Large Nautical Copper Sculpture, Originally Part of a Ship s Antenna
Located in Nantucket, MA
An unusual large copper sculpture which was originally part of a very large ship's antenna. It has been mounted onto a round, teak base. Easily used outside or in. Dates to aroun...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

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

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

Nautical Ship s Bronze Porthole Converted to Side Table. Industrial Marine
Located in Nantucket, MA
A bronze ship's porthole converted to a side table by Deborah Lockhart Phillips. It has been designed to come apart leaving the porthole free of the legs and base. The rivets have be...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Early 20th Century Anatomical Model of a Hen
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is an early life size size hand-painted paper mache and plaster anatomical model The paint and condition is very nice for something almost 100 years old. 18 inches tall x 16 inc...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster

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

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

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

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

19th C Surveyors Metamorphic Instrument Box/Table A very rare piece
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th C Surveyors Metamorphic Instrument Box/Table A very rare piece, the carrying box originally held many pieces of the surveyor’s equipment, t...
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19th Century Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

Industrial Aluminum Airplane Step Stool, New York Airways
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Industrial, aluminum, airplane step stool features the stamp New York Airways, (1949-1968) on one side, a perforated top and rubber glides with all original, work-worn patina. It's a...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Weber Costello 12 Inch Globe - Rare Tall Base
Located in Peekskill, NY
I checked the globe and its signed Weber London but could not find a date of printing. This is an 12 inch desk globe is a bit different because of the extra tall decorative stand. I ...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

VINTAGE Optometrist Eye Chart Light Box Cabinet, eye exam
Located in Buffalo, NY
VINTAGE Optometrist Eye Chart Light Box Cabinet, eye exam .. Tested and working, could use re-wiring..
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1940s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Set of Nine Vintage Steel Measurement Pyramids, Czechoslovakia, circa 1940s
Located in Zohor, SK
Rare accessory with a real history behind it. A metal pyramid originally used as a meassurement instrument at a sports field in Czechoslovakia since 1940s. The field was for ball and...
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1940s Czech Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Antique Rendering of a Photo of Yale Locks-Hardware, Stamford Connecticut
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique circa 1897 rendering of an Aerial photograph view of the huge complex of the manufacturing company formerly residing in Stamford, Connecticut. Image measures 18 3/4 x 34 1/4...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

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

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

Palethorpes Butcher’s Balance Scales, Advertising Sausages
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Palethorpes Butcher’s Balance Scales, Advertising Sausages Palethorpes’ Butcher’s Scales with Brass Bell Weights The scale has a brass weight plate on one side and a Painted glass ...
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1930s Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Antique Wood Planes Set by W. Butcher Unbranded – Vintage Hand Tools
Located in San Carlos, CA
Own a Piece of Woodworking History: Antique Plane Set (W. Butcher & Unbranded) A handsome pair of 19th-century wooden planes, rich in patina and chara...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Brass Balance Shop Scales with Eagle Crest
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Brass balance shop scales with eagle crest Decorative large brass balance shop scales  I super looking set, the slightly dished pans are hung on brass...
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Late 19th Century Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Commercial Balance Scale by H. L. Becker in Brussels
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique commercial balance scale by H. L. Becker in Brussels is the type of precision instrument for which the company was known during the early 20th century. Note the attention to ...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

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

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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