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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
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 been cleaned and preserved...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

PAXMAN and ULTRANOMIC brass boiler plates
Located in London, GB
"PAXMAN" and “ULTRANOMIC” brass boiler plate, Paxman Davey & Co, Colchester, England, circa 1930. PAXMAN width: 13 inches - 33.5 cm. ULTRANOMIC width: 19 inches - 48 cm. Paxman...
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Mid-20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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

Well Weathered Ships Copper Navigation Light.
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Well Weathered Ships Copper Navigation Light. The lamp is flat sided with original bowed and ridged glass front, this has the date which it was last replaced etched on the front A great decorators lamp, no spirit burner...
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Early 1900s Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Berkel 330M Flywheel Prosciutto Slicer With Pedestal
Located in Mexico City, MX
An important Italian-made Berkel prosciutto slicer model 330M. The slicer has two parts: the pedestal with 4 castors and the machine itself. The iconic flywheel mechanism helps the ...
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Early 2000s Italian Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Small Vintage Lucas Ltd. Funnel
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Jos Lucas Ltd. No. 31 Copper Funnel. An early 20th century British motoring accessory with wonderful vintage character. This small copper funnel, complete with its original metal mes...
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Early 20th Century British Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

1940s Plaster Anatomical Heart Model on Wood Stand
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Instructional, anatomical, plaster, heart model on 7" diameter wood base, circa 1940s.
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Plaster, Wood

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

2 Large 17th century forged iron keys
Located in Bilzen, BE
2 Forged iron keys from the 17th century Uncleaned condition, old patina Length 13 and 15.5 cm, width 3.8 and 4 cm
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17th Century Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Vintage Physical Therapy Tractolator Intermittent Traction Apparatus Chair 1930s
Located in New York, NY
Quirky quack medical device, called a Tractolator, which is a chair designed to stretch the neck and spine by having the patient sit in the chair with their head placed in the harnes...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Chrome

1930s /40s W.D. Hensell Sons Bocci (Lawn) Balls with original leather bag
By W.D. Wilson
Located in Buffalo, NY
. 1930's ,40's Bocci / Lawn Balls with original leather carrying bag.. Made in Australia by W.D. Hensell & Sons
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1940s Australian Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th c. D.R. Barton Smooth Coffin Plane c.1832
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Rare D handled smooth coffin plane. CREATOR D.R. Barton. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1832. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Walnut, Steel. CONDITION Good. Wear consiste...
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19th Century Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Historical Presentation Table Lamp Early Aeronautics Circa. 1916
Located in Fulton, CA
A one-of-a-kind important and historical aeronautical achievement presentation in the form of a lamp. Engraved on what appears to be a brass mortar shell. Presented by the Japanese government to Arthur Smith in 1916. Arthur Smith was a famous American airplane pilot during the early 20th century. Measures 28.5 inches to top of finial. This lamp was presented by the Japanese government to Arthur Smith in 1916. Aerial exhibitionist Art Smith barnstorming Japan in 1916, 1917. A 10 year old, Honda Mamamatsucho, pedaling a borrowed bicycle over 10 miles to witness the event. Honda would later cite the experience as one of the most impressive things he"d ever seen which cemented his interest in mechanical objects and motorized vehicles that years later led to the creation of the eponymous company bearing his name. SOURCE: HONDA MOTOR COMPANY ARTHUR R. SMITH 1890-1926 Was Fort Wayne Indiana's "Bird Boy." He was a pioneer of aviation, a creative thinker, and a hard worker whose self-confidence and faith brought the thrill of flight to legions of people across the U.S. and Japan. Just two years after the Wright Brothers flight at Kitty Hawk...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Railway Signal Bell or Quirky Countertop Courtesy Bell
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Railway Signal Bell or Quirky Countertop Courtesy Bell Dating from the late 19th century this is a Railway Brass Signal Bell. This lovely period railway item is well made, and woul...
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Early 1900s Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Glass Pharmacy Wound Syringe in Beech Case by Wm Toogood Ltd
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Glass Pharmacy Wound Syringe in Beech Case by Wm Toogood Ltd The Glass Syringe comes in its original turned Beech case and has the Pharmacy label on the front The box is 9” long and...
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19th Century Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech

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

Rare Vintage Luciline Fuel Cans and Advertising Crate Dating from the 1900s
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Rare Vintage Luciline Fuel Cans and Advertising Crate Dating from the 1900s, this original Luciline Crate would have held 10 Fuel Cans, we have 8 complete and one with the screw to...
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Early 1900s Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Pine

19th c. Varville Son Plow Plane c.1870-1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Solid wood carpenter's wood plane with steel and bronze accents. Stamped on both sides. CREATOR Varville & Son, York, UK. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1870-1900. MATE...
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19th Century Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze, Steel

1904 Mills Owl Strength Tester, Floor Standing Arcade Machine
Located in Peekskill, NY
Today in the world of collecting coin operated amusements, there are many machines which are classified as “unattainable.” These machines are either so rare that there are only 1-2 or no known examples today. This is one of the rarest as well as the earliest Penney Arcade machine...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Bronze

1890s Chilion Men’s Wooden Frame Bicycle by M.D. Stebbins Mfg. Co.
Located in Peekskill, NY
If you are a seasoned antique bicycle collector than you already know how rare a find this Chilion really is. All wooden wheel and frame antique bicycles are among the rarest. There ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique German Ulmia Carpenter s Toothing Wood Plane
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique wooden carpentry toothing plane used to make trim and moldings. Lignm Vitae wood on the bottom. Original labels. Shown with life size hand mold for scale. CREATO...
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19th Century Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Vintage Leather Football Helmet c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Middlebury college leather football helmet. Hand block not included. CREATOR Uknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940. MATERIALS...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Surveyor s Pole and Logging Measuring Stick c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Original yellow 72" surveyor's pole and one logging measuring stick. The logging measuring stick is numbered on 4 sides and has a flat brass base that originally allowed it to...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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

Vintage Mid-Century Globe Meat Slicer Sculptural Enameled Iron Stainless
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and powerful, 1/4hp GM Delco motor. Globe deli meat slicer from the forties. Super quiet motor with a new cord and switch. In excellent vintage co...
Category

1940s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stainless Steel, Enamel, Iron, Chrome, Steel

Pharmacy Child Measure Stand, Pitch Pine Measuring Stick or Somastometre
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pharmacy Child Measure Stand, Pitch Pine Measuring Stick or Somastometre Once these along with scales were common place in Doctors Surgeries, Chemist ...
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1890s Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Beech

20th Century Czech Wooden Industrial Element
Located in High Point, NC
This 20th-century wooden foundry mold, repurposed as a captivating decorative piece, stands as a testament to the fusion of industrial history and artistic charm. Crafted from solid ...
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20th Century Czech Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cobalt Blue Metal Tool or Tackle Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cobalt blue vintage metal tool box with handle and stacking trays. In original condition with visible wear, including enameled loss, discoloration and...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Vintage Enameled Light Blue Tool or Tackle Box with Handle and Stacking Trays
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage light blue metal tool box with handle and stacking trays. Label reads 'VEB Starkstromamlagenhau Cottbus', presumably a construction plant in Germany. In original condition wi...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

University Chart “Black Map of North America
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
University Chart “Black Map of North America W&A K Johnston’s Charts of Physical Maps By G W Bacon, This is a Black Physical map of North A...
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Linen

World War II Air Crewman s Seat.
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Rare aircrew seat by Aircraft Mechanics Inc. with swivel base. The body is riveted, galvanized, and well patinated. Adjustment levers have faded bright yellow spherical knobs. Ready ...
Category

1930s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum

Late Century Iron, Brass and Glass Explosion Proof Industrial Pendant
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
This excellent example of an original explosion proof lamp was salvaged from an old Japanese ship. Dated c1975, it has the original ceramic and brass E27...
Category

1970s Japanese Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th c. Carpenter s Molding Wood Plane
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique wooden carpentry plane used to make trim and moldings.Shown with life size hand mold for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1850-1920. MATERI...
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19th Century Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Walnut

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

Antique 18th Century Trebuchet, Money Changer s Balance, With Its Weights
Located in Bilzen, BE
Wooden trebuchet with its weights. These kind of scales were used by money changers to weigh golden coins in those days to avoid fraud 18th Century The box measures 18 cm X 8.7 cm ...
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18th Century German Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

1950s Russian Military PAB-2M Periscope Artillery Aiming Circle Theodolite 9"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage circa 1950s Russian military periscope artillery aiming circle - PAB-2M/7A919. Includes instruction booklet and hardwood base for sculpture mount display. Designed to determ...
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1950s Russian Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Antique Thermometer by Taylor
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Antique Thermometer Taylor stamped by maker 6.5 h x 1.75 w x .75 d Original vintage Refer to images provided
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass

Original Vintage Scale from the 20th Century Designed by Berkel
Located in Udenhout, NL
Original personal scale from 1946 designed by Berkel in Belgium. (Made in Brussels.) Very nice Industrial decorative object.
Category

1940s Belgian Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Enamel

20th Century German Glass Case Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th-century German scale encased in a glass and wood frame is a fine example of precision engineering and functional design. The scale features a b...
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20th Century German Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Glass, Wood

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

1930s Remington Portable Typewriter with Yellow Keys, Working Condition
Located in San Carlos, CA
A beautifully preserved example of early 20th-century industrial design, this Remington Portable typewriter from the 1930s combines form and function with enduring charm. Featuring a...
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1930s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Antique Wooden Hat Block By W. Plant Son, Manchester, England
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Made in two parts with a broad thick brim. Several marks including W. Plant Son, Rochdale Road (location of plant from 1850 to 1947) Manchester, 6 Happ St. and numbers 27 and 2...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Vintage Toledo Solid Steel Graduating Weights c.1930-1950
By Toledo Scale Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An original set of solid steel, chromed calibrating weights. Stamped Toledo on each. Two 10 lb, one 5 lb, one 2 lb and one 1 lb set in a solid Bakelite tray. CREATOR Tol...
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Marconi-Newton type constant speed windmill propeller, dated 1926.
Located in London, GB
A twin bladed aluminum Marconi-Newton type 182S constant speed windmill dated 1926. MARCONI-NEWTON CONSTANT SPEED WINDMILL PAT. No 262558/1926 3500 R.P.M. 85/300 M.P.H TYPE 182S N...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Vintage Dark Green Tool or Tackle Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage green metal tool box with handle and stacking trays. In original condition with visible wear, including enameled loss, discoloration and scratches. Wear is consistent with it...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Pair Of Maple Antique Gymnasium Indian Clubs Juggling Pins
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of antique hand-turned Indian clubs, also known as juggling pins, feature a slender teardrop silhouette with remarkable patina from age. The handles of these clubs are part...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Maple

Midcentury Friction Tin Litho Soft Top Toy Car Fiat 600 by Bandai Japan
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and in near mint condition Fiat 600 with a rollback cloth convertible top. From a lot of seventeen that were probably stored from day one, and never played with. Made by Ban...
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1960s Japanese Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Crouse Hinds Vintage Spotlight
Located in New York, NY
Vintage industrial / nautical spotlight by Crouse Hinds. USA, circa 1930-1940. Retains some original gray paint. For display only; not recommende...
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1930s American Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Crouse Hinds Vintage Spotlight
Crouse Hinds Vintage Spotlight
$1,800 Sale Price
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Pair of Antique Boots Lasts
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1960, we offer this pair of antique boots lasts.
Category

1960s Mexican Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Wood

Antique Salter Family Scales No 50 a Well Loved and Used Family Scales
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Antique Salter Family Scales  No 50 A well loved and used Family Scales, made by Salter, the cast iron body is in Dark green with Gold highlights, it has...
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1940s Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Vintage Chocolate Brown Metal Tool or Tackle Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage chocolate brown metal tool box with green interior, handle and stacking trays. In original condition with visible wear, including enameled los...
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Mid-20th Century German Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal

Large Vintage Leather and Horse Hair Boxing Gloves c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Original boxing gloves with reddish brown leather filled with horse hair. The leather is very soft and in good condition. CREATOR Gold Smith Co. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c...
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather, Natural Fiber

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

Large 18th c. Monogrammed Cherry Wood Jointer Plane c.1700-1799
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Antique Cherry wood carpentry plane used to make trim and moldings. Monogrammed and stamped. Steel blade inside. Shown with life size hand mold for scale. CREATOR Unknow...
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18th Century Antique Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Steel

Chadburn’s patent engine revolution counter
By Chadburn
Located in London, GB
Chadburn’s patent engine revolution counter,. Marked: ONE FOURTH SPEED OF TURBINE CHADBURN'S (SHIP) TELEGRAPH Co Ld - LIVERPOOL- · PATENT · 4296 Chadburn's (Ship) Telegrap...
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Early 20th Century English Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Massive Industrial Era "C" Camp
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Massive Industrial Era C Clamp. C-clamps are generally small tools, but here is a "monumental size" clamps more than likely used for specialized equipment such as handling heavy ston...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Vintage Swiss Mid Century Leather Medicine Ball (No.2)
Located in Bern, CH
Vintage Swiss Mid Century Leather Medicine Ball with nice patination. Weight: 2Kg's Diameter: 25cm's Great decorative item which suits all decorativ...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Leather

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

Pair of Copper Beacon Lights with Fresnel Lens
Located in Nantucket, MA
A rare pair of copper beacon lights with Fresnel lens. Each of these has a double light with standard base bulb holders for a total of four corresponding to the four Fresnel lenses ...
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Mid-20th Century Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Copper

Iron and Woven Rush Pilot or Passenger Seat from a circa 1920s Aircraft
Located in Chicago, IL
This pilot's or passenger's seat from a circa 1920s airplane is an excellent example of early 20th century industrial design. The frame is made from rod iron, and the seat and back are woven rush. The rear of the seat back has a cleverly integrated map pocket of the same woven material. The legs bend at the bottom to form feet, which have holes to allow them to be secured to the floor of the aircraft. The design is an elegant and functional solution to the specific needs of light weight plus strength. We purchased this piece from the estate of a collector of aviation related items. It was only identified as an airplane chair...
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1920s Vintage Industrial Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

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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