The Barometer | Springfield Carved Wood Wall Weather Station
Commanding and precise, this mid-century vertical weather station pairs maritime instrument craft with architectural brutalist design. Manufactured by Springfield, the unit mounts three intricate, filigree-stamped brass dials — a top thermometer, a central aneroid barometer, and a bottom relative hygrometer — set within a carved solid wood frame with geometric relief detailing.
Topped with an ornate brass mounting ring, its substantial 21-inch height creates a dramatic, dark-academia focal point. A handsome centerpiece for a coastal library, study wall, or gallery arrangement, offering an enduring nod to traditional seafaring meteorology.
- Maker: Springfield (Stamped on Dials)
- Era: Circa 1960s–1970s (Mid-Century)
- Materials: Carved Hardwood Casing, Solid Brass Bezels, Shatter-Resistant Acrylic Lens Covers
- Dimensions: 21.25" H x 7.5" W x 1.625" D
- Weight: 2 lbs 8 oz
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The wood casing shows rich grain with minimal edge wear, and all three glass lenses and brass dials remain crisp, bright, with minor scratches on