Semi-Automatic Large Bakelite Grocery Scale, Czech Republic, 1930s
Located in Żory, PL
Semi-automatic scale, with internal weights. The scale is set with stylish metal buttons.
Early 20th Century Industrial Scientific Instruments
Metal
Semi-Automatic Large Bakelite Grocery Scale, Czech Republic, 1930s
Located in Żory, PL
Semi-automatic scale, with internal weights. The scale is set with stylish metal buttons.
Metal
Antique Brass and Cast Iron Grocery Scale/ Garden Planter by Fairbanks
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1783 Antique Fairbanks cast iron and brass clawfoot scale. Can be used as a planter
Brass, Iron
Vintage Italian scales with brass pans from the Art Deco period, complete with we
Located in Milano, IT
Italian Art Deco Grocery Scale with Original Weight Set, circa 1930s Charming Italian grocery scale from the Art Deco period, dating to approximately the 1930s.
Brass
Unavailable
Victorian scales
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Victorian grocery scales for weighing food. Sold separately, priced from $ 600 - $1250 each.
Marble, Brass, Iron
1800s American Decorative Grocery Store Scale
By Computing Scale Company 1
Located in Chicago, IL
Original American 1800s Grocery Store scale by Dayton Computing Scale Company.
Marble, Brass, Iron
Antique C.W. Brecknell Grocery Scale with Weights
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful English Countertop scale in black cast iron from the C.W. Becknell scale company in Birmingham England. This functioning kitchen scale with weights has a beautiful milk iro...
Iron
Antique American Grocery Scale
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Early 20th century American grocery scale in beautiful condition and with original weights and brass tray.
Brass, Iron
American Grocery Scale
Located in Sheffield, MA
This is part of a larger collection of scales from England, France and the US. This American scale was used in a grocery store.
Metal
English Grocery Scale
Located in Sheffield, MA
This scale is part of a larger collection of scales at Painted Porch. This one is in mostly white and has an insignia on one of the plates and a full set of weights. These are great ...
Metal
English Grocery Scale
Located in Sheffield, MA
This is just one of many scales that we collect at Painted Porch. this particular one has to brass trays to hold and measure and a full set of weights. A perfect display item or feel...
Metal
Antique Grocery Scale, 1928
Located in Retie, BE
Beautiful old scale from a grocery shop. Old kitchen scale.
Iron
Early American Grocery Scale
Located in Sheffield, MA
This is as original as a scale can get.Very early red paint, accented by a very early copper tray and set of weights. Painted Porch will always have 4-6 scales in its store . we see ...
Metal
English Grocery Scale with Copper Tray
Located in Sheffield, MA
We love scales at painted porch and this is one of two new scales we purchased that came from an English grocery store.
English Bush and Hall Grocery Scale
Located in Sheffield, MA
Bush and Hall is a well known UK scale maker and this is one of their early scales. We at Painted Porch collect scales and usually have 5-6 scales in the store. We love them as a cen...
Metal
English Grocery Scale with White Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
This one of several scales at Painted Porch, which we constantly collect. The brass Scoop would be perfect to place the scale as a center piece of a table and possibly put fruit in t...
Metal
English Grocery Scale with Complete Set of Weights
Located in Sheffield, MA
This is a most unusual grocers Scale and part of a collection of scales at Painted Porch. The first thing that hits you is the Copper tray. and the original set of weights, from 4 lb...
Metal
English Grocery Store Scale
Located in Sheffield, MA
This is one of several scales collected at Painted Porch. We love our scales. this particular scale came from an English grocery store and has " Homepride flour" printed on the porce...
Metal
English Grocery Store Scale
Located in Sheffield, MA
We, at Painted Porch, collect scales. we must have sold over 100 in the last few years. these are terrific pieces for a center piece of a table or to display in a kitchen. Putting a ...
Metal
Scale Model of Grocery Store
Located in Chicago, IL
A vintage scale model of a grocery store with wonderful signage.
Wood
French Mid-Century Red Grocery Store Scale
By Testut
Located in Austin, TX
A decorative Vintage Grocery Store Scale from the Testut Factory in Avignon, France.
Metal, Enamel
Antique Cast Iron and Brass Grocery Store Scale
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique cast iron and brass grocery store scale.
Iron, Brass
Sold
H 31 in W 16.5 in D 18.5 in
Large Antique Grocery Store Countertop Barrel Scale by the Dayton Scale Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique grocery store counter top barrel scale by The Dayton Scale Co.
Iron
English Grocery Store Scale with complete set of weights
Located in Sheffield, MA
We always have a collection of scales at Painted Porch. this is one of about 5 scales on the floor at this time.
English Grocery Scale with Complete Set of Weights
Located in Sheffield, MA
Its a stunning grocery scale and we love scales as accessory items , used as a center piece on a table or any piece of furniture. how would this look in your kitchen?
English Grocery Scale
Located in Sheffield, MA
This beauty has my favorite tray or scoop and was used in a grocery store. It is the LT Avery Scale Co in the UK and cant you see some fruits and vegetables in the tray and using it ...
English Grocery Scale
Located in Sheffield, MA
We adore scales and painted porch and here is one of our favourites. Complete with its original weights, this scale has a wonderful original brass tray and all our scales work. The m...
English Grocery Scale, circa 1920s
Located in Sheffield, MA
This is just one of a collection of 12 scales, currently in the store. I cant have enough scales in the store and this one is the first I have chosen to post from the newest containe...
Metal
English Grocery Scale with Complete Weights
Located in Sheffield, MA
This scale is part of a very large collection of ever changing scales at painted porch. We love scales as a decorative item and this one is a beauty. Complete with original weights s...
Victorian French 10 Kilo Shop Scale
Located in Antwerp, BE
19th century French grocery shop scale. Cast iron and brass.
$500
H 36 in W 10 in D 14 in
Machine Age Art Deco Doctors or Bathroom Floor Model Scale Weigh Master by Hanso
Located in New York, NY
Great Machine Age, American Art Deco floor scale, Weigh Master by Hanson. The scale is fully functional, it shows cosmetic wear to the paint finish, and there is some loss to the rub...
Metal
Antique English Brass Coal Scuttle With Shovel, Circa 1875-1885.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English Brass Coal Scuttle With Shovel, Circa 1875-1885.
Brass
Vintage Large French Black Cast Iron Oval Shape Jardiniere or Planter
Located in Lisse, NL
Beautifully shaped, cast iron planter. This stylish, classical look planter is in excellent condition. Thanks to the shape and thanks to the organic and flowing motifs this cast iro...
Iron
$1,650
H 30 in W 18 in D 20 in
Antique The Standard Computing Scale Co Dry Goods General Store Countertop Scale
By Standard Computing Scale Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique The Standard Computing Scale Co. Porcelain Enamel Dry Goods General Store Scale with Beveled Glass Mirrors. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H x 18" W x 20" D.
Metal
$1,895
H 15 in W 28 in D 20.5 in
Henry Troemner Apothecary Cast Iron & Metal Balance Scale #1, Circa 1890s
By Henry Troemner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Henry Troemner Apothecary Cast Iron & Metal Balance Scale #1—Circa 1890s This Henry Troemner balance scale #1 is a remarkable antique cast iron scale, likely manufactured between th...
Metal, Iron
1920s Doctors' Medical Scale Mechanical Stand Up with Weights
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this antique Industrial stand up doctors' scale. Features height indicator and a movable weights made in solid brass.
Brass
$822Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.8 in W 11.42 in D 17.52 in
Antique Helmet Scuttle, English, Brass, Fireside, Coal, Log Bin, Victorian, 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique helmet scuttle. An English, brass fireside coal or log bin, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Graced with superb colour and appealing form Displays a...
Brass
Antique French Brass Balance Scale, Late 19th Century Design
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A small, antique French intricate brass balance with different weights in solid brass, in good condition. The iron scale is topped with the original polished brass plates. The scale ...
Metal, Brass, Iron
$2,500
H 11 in W 25.5 in D 20 in
19th Century Antique French Brass Balance Scale with Original Weights
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French intricate brass balance with different weights in solid brass, in good condition. The iron scale is topped with the original polished brass plates. The scale reads ...
Metal, Brass, Iron
Mid 20th Century Vintage Mid Size Brass Coal Scuttle
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Vintage Mid Size Brass Coal Scuttle bucket. Measures 15"W x 10"D x 12"H x 18" H to the top of the handle.
Brass
Art Deco Ideal Weighing Machine Scale c.1929
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An Art Deco, coin operated weighing machine. Green and yellow enameled porcelain cast iron body with chromed steel viewing window and coin slot. Beneath the thick glass view w...
Enamel, Steel, Iron
18th Century Brass Spanish Frying Pan Stick
Located in West Chester, PA
18th century brass Spanish frying pan stick.
English Brass Scale with Deep Weighing Pan from the 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English brass weighing scale from the 20th century, stated to weigh up to 28lbs. This 20th-century English brass weighing scale is a striking example of both functionality and vin...
Brass
Early 20th-Century English Sovereign Balance Scale by Harrison
Located in Atlanta, GA
This early 20th-century English sovereign balance scale, marked “Harrison”, was designed to verify the weight and authenticity of full and half sovereign gold coins. A finely crafted...
Brass
20th Century Triner Postal Scale
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Triner Postal Scale Model AA-4. It was made by Triner Scale and Manufacturing Company in Chicago, Illinois in 1972. It was designed for postal offices to be used for lette...
Metal
$750
H 22.75 in W 21.5 in D 24.25 in
Vintage American Original Paint Scale Makes a Great Kitchen Decorative Object
Located in Highwood, IL
Antique American Scale would make a great Kitchen Decorative Accessory still in its beautiful Original Paint. Howe Scale Company became internationally recognized for their innovativ...
Steel, Iron
Antique Edison Oak Standard Cylinder Phonograph Model D C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
This antique Edison Standard Cylinder Player, Model D, is housed within a beautifully crafted oak case. The front of the case prominently features the "Edison" logo, indicating its o...
Oak
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
Antique Japanese Brass Oversized Vase /Umbrella/Stick Stand
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Cast brass Japanese vase . Can be used as umbrella /stick stand
Brass
$259Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.49 in W 9.85 in D 6.7 in
Old Rotary Telephone Red Copper Bakelite KTAS 1930s
Located in Poperinge, BE
Rare old rotary telephone made of black lacquered steel, copper-plated steel, brass and a bakelite receiver, probably by KTAS, model unknown but in the style of the D30, Denmark, ca ...
Metal, Brass, Copper
Antique Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword
Located in Dallas, TX
Japanese Koto Wakizashi Sword Japan Ca. 1400-1600s Length: 24.25” Blade Total Length: 27.25 Nagasa: 18.5” Koto wakizashi, with wild midare (Soshu?) hamon, including wild boshi. Ha...
Steel
$340Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 5.25 in D 4.875 in
Japanese Linden Art Nouveau Style Swinging 8 Day Diana Statue Desk Clock 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Japanese Linden 8 day figural Diana swinging clock statue. It features an Art Deco / Nouveau Diana statue holding a swinging clock pendulum. Dimensions: 5.25" x 4.875" ...
Metal
$574,500
H 84 in W 56 in D 20 in
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
An Imperial Japanese Meiji Shibayama Tea Ceremony Cabinet by The Tokugawa Samurai Clan. This extraordinary Meiji-period shibayama cabinet, attributed to the Tokugawa samurai clan, s...
Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Lacquer
English c. 1835 Coromandel Jewelry Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1835 English coromandel jewelry box. "Secret" release tray in base. Bramah type lock. Brass engraving shield, no monogram. Fine quality interior brass engraved mounts and hardw...
Wood
Neo-Gothic Walnut Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neo-Gothic walnut armchair, 19th century Large neo-Gothic walnut armchair, 19th century, cathedral seat. Contact us before ordering to confirm product availability. H: 126 cm, W: ...
Walnut
20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cage, Hand-Painted Metal & Wood
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
Hand Carved, Louis XV Style Sofa Made By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XV style, hand-carved, curved back, freestanding, sofa. Hand finished in antique white and lightly distressed. Upholstered in a Lelievre, damask, fabric with deep filled, feath...
Hardwood
Antique Industrial 90 Drawer Hardware Store Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
This impressive antique 90-drawer hardware cabinet was originally used in a workshop or general store, this towering piece was built to keep countless small components—such as nuts, ...
Wood
$840Sale Price|40% Off
H 9.5 in W 24 in D 6 in
Scandinavian Folk Art Silvered Rabbit and Birds Candleholder/Centerpiece
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1170 Scandinavian Folk Art hand crafted candleholder/ centerpiece on a rough sawn hardwood base with silver colored metal Artist unknown
Metal
Federico Munari, Curved Sofa, Fabric, Brass, Italy, 1950s
By Federico Munari
Located in High Point, NC
A curved yellow fabric and brass sofa designed by Federico Munari and produced by ISA Bergamo, Italy, 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. In untouched original condition in ...
Brass
Musikschrank Grundig 7050
By Grundig
Located in Moutier, CH
Ce remarquable Musikschrank Grundig, en très bon état de marche, incarne toute l’élégance et le savoir-faire des meubles-radio haut de gamme du milieu du XXe siècle. Fondée par Max G...
Walnut
$66,500
H 22.25 in W 18.44 in D 7.5 in
Antique French Mystery Gravity Driven Rolling Ball Waterwheel Industrial Clock
Located in Danville, CA
Rare Mint Original 1900 French Mystery Water Wheel Rolling Ball Industrial Clock This rare French Industrial Waterwheel Clock (circa 1900) is a masterpiece of horological engineering...
Onyx, Bronze
Antique and vintage collectibles and curiosities can bring whimsy and wonder to any interior.
Decorating with old scientific instruments, historical memorabilia and vintage musical 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.
And bringing collectibles and curiosities into your space is actually on trend — Wunderkammern, or curiosity cabinets, were all the rage in Europe during the 1500s and continued to have adherents there and in the U.S. in the following centuries. Today, however, they’re experiencing a real surge in popularity and influencing how many interior designers are furnishing and decorating homes — combining contemporary with antique, scientific with tribal, earthly with extraterrestrial, Les Lalanne tables with Flemish tapestries.
The original Wunderkammern were entire rooms filled with objects demonstrating their owners’ worldly knowledge: A proper one included artificiala or preciosa (objets d’art); naturalia (such as skeletons, shells, minerals); exotica (taxidermy or dried plants); and scientifica (scientific instruments), frequently alongside religious relics and ancient artifacts.
Pay tribute to a history of rich and diverse musical traditions that have taken shape all over the world by decorating your home with a collection of antique and vintage musical instruments — with a little help from strong hanging wire or some wall hooks, vintage brass instruments such as a gong, French horn or trumpet can help elevate a home office or complement the efforts you’ve made to ensure a welcoming vibe in your home’s entryway. Bells or antique wind instruments can add provocative metallic contrasts to dark woods as tabletop decorative objects.
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Wanderlust, nostalgia and a shared love of good design are contributing factors to certain trends in decorating — just as vintage trunks and luggage have reappeared as furniture or home accents in a bedroom or foyer, decorating with globes, maps or nautical objects is similarly rooted in the allure of travel and a penchant for the stylish finishing touch that collectibles bring to our homes.
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