Armillary Sphere
$1,750
Armillary Sphere
Located in Houston, TX
This armillary sphere is made of metal and has a rust color finish.
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Early 20th Century European Mounted Objects
Materials
Concrete, Metal
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Italian Armillary Sphere Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Italian Armillary Sphere Pendant. Industrial style vintage planetary sphere with zodiac symbols in Italian up-lit by candelabra globe lights with chain suspension and original canopy.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Vintage Iron Stand with Armillary Sphere
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Unusual French glass top stand crafted in iron featuring a fully functioning armillary sphere and brass finials and feet.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Other End Tables
Materials
Brass, Iron
Garden Armillary Sphere Cast Iron Sculpture Statue
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Decorative garden armillary sphere on an architectural cast stone pedestal Classical pedestal with Gothic Revival style detailing Weathered finish giving the pedestal attractive char...
Category
Vintage 1980s Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Stylized Brass Armillary Sphere/Celestial Globe, 20th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Stylized Brass Armillary Sphere/Celestial Globe, 20th Century The object shown is a decorative armillary sphere (also called a celestial globe) featuring brass rings and an engraved...
Category
20th Century German Modern Globes
Materials
Brass
Vintage Armillary Sphere on a Marble Veneer Base
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Astronomic vintage armillary sphere crafted in cast aluminum with a patinated bronze finish in classic celestial form held up by Atlas mounted on a sienna marble veneer stone base.
Category
20th Century American Classical Greek Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Aluminum, Bronze
Brass & Teak Armillary Sphere Vintage Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive vintage brass armillary sphere table lamp, mounted on a solid teak base.
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Garden Armillary Sphere Terracotta Stand Sun Dial
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Decorative brass armillary sphere mounted on stand Classical form with interlocking rings and arrow detail Nicely aged brass with attractive patina throughout Mounted on a simple cir...
Category
Vintage 1980s Garden Ornaments
Materials
Terracotta
Large Vintage Brass Armillary Sphere, Australian Design, 112cm Tall
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Large Vintage Brass Armillary Sphere Description: This vintage brass armillary sphere is a captivating scientific instrument replica that adds a timeless, scholarly aesthetic to a...
Category
20th Century Australian Globes
Materials
Brass
Brass Armillary Sphere on Wooden Base, Celestial Decorative Object
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Both educational in origin and decorative in spirit, the armillary sphere symbolizes exploration, knowledge, and navigation.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Rare English Nautical Globe with Armillary Sphere (1930) 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare English Nautical Globe with Armillary Sphere (1930) 20th Century Good condition magnificent globe, with a leather-covered wooden interior terrestrial globe, names of the conti...
Category
Early 20th Century English Modern Nautical Objects
Materials
Metal
Finnish Vintage Iron Sundial Armillary Sphere by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
Located in Kangasala, FI
A striking hand-forged wrought iron armillary sphere sundial, crafted in Finland by the celebrated metal workshop Taidetakomo Hakkarainen during the mid-20th century.
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare Antique Italian Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere 1920s Gilded Celestial Globe
Located in Nottingham, GB
A rare and highly decorative Italian Ptolemaic armillary sphere, dating to circa the 1920s and presented on an impressive turned hardwood stand.
Category
Early 20th Century Desk Sets
Materials
Metal
Rustic Verdigris Iron Armillary Sphere – European Garden Accent
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sundials
Materials
Iron
A watercolor engraving depicting an armillary sphere and globes, Germany 1740.
Located in Milan, IT
A watercolor engraving on paper, depicting a terrestrial globe, an armillary sphere and a celestial globe. Fir wood frame, walnut briar veneer, with gilded ramin wood edge.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century German Other Paintings
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Paper
Monumental Iron Armillary Sphere on Classical Stone Pedestal
Located in Potters Bar, GB
An impressive garden armillary sphere mounted upon a substantial classical-style stone pedestal The openwork iron sphere is formed from intersecting rings representing the principal ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Stone
French Armillary Sphere on Stand or Garden Ornament of Wrought Iron
Located in Austin, TX
A fine French armillary sphere or decorative garden ornament of wrought iron featuring an arrow positioned in a globe mounted to a four-legged support stand.
Category
20th Century French Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Armillary Sphere Garden Decoration Classical Column Cast Iron
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A striking garden armillary sphere mounted upon a tall classical-style stone pedestal The openwork iron sphere is formed from a complex arrangement of intersecting bands representing...
Category
Vintage 1980s Pedestals and Columns
Materials
Cast Iron
English Mid-20th Century Iron Armillary Sphere on Stand
Located in New York, NY
A striking English mid-20th century iron armillary sphere on an oversized scale and mounted on a complementary stand.
Category
Vintage 1960s English Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere, Charles-François Delamarche, Paris, ante 1798
By Charles Francois Delamarche
Located in Milano, IT
In addition to this aggressive acquisition policy, the key to his success also lay in the combination of high-quality cartography combined with extremely attractive globes and armill...
Category
Antique 1790s French Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood, Paper
Vintage Iron Armillary Sphere Sundial Garden Ornament, English Estate Decor
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage Brass Armillary Sphere Sundial Garden Ornament, English Country Style
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted brass armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Armillary Sphere Sundial Garden Ornament, English Country Style
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted brass armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Rustic Verdigris Iron Armillary Sphere on Pedestal – European Garden Accent
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sundials
Materials
Iron
Large Classical White Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere on stand, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Late 20th Century American Country Garden Ornaments
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Iron Armillary Sphere Sundial Garden Ornament, English Estate Decor
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage Iron Armillary Sphere Sundial Garden Ornament, French Country Outdoor
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Large Classical White Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere on stand, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Late 20th Century American Country Garden Ornaments
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic Verdigris Iron Armillary Sphere on Pedestal – European Garden Accent
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere by Delamarche, Paris, Circa 1805-1810
By Charles Francois Delamarche
Located in Milano, IT
Charles-François Delamarche Ptolemaic armillary sphere Paris, circa 1805-1810 Wood and papier-mâché covered with printed and partly hand-coloured paper It measures 15.74” in height, ...
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Maps
Materials
Paper, Wood
Large Classical Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand, English Estate
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted large iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Classical Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand – English Estate Style
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Large Classical Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand, English Estate
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron and brass armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron, Brass
Large Classical Brass Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand, English Estate
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted brass armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Sundials
Materials
Brass
Piero Fornasetti Astronomici Porcelain Plate, Armillary Sphere and Twelve Winds
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Downingtown, PA
The design, titled Case delli 12 Venti Collocati Secondo la Sphera ("Houses of the Twelve Winds Arranged According to the Sphere"), depicts an armillary sphere with its zodiac band r...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Pottery
Garden Armillary Sphere On Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine small scale iron armillary with a fleur-de-lis topped arrow through the globe. Raised on a three scrolled legged stand. Dimensions: 31 1/2" H x 17" Dia Condition: Please s...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Jean-Marie Malzieu (b. 1948), Rotating Armillary Sphere Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Rising 22.25 inches on a turned, tiered circular base—likely fruitwood or walnut with a warm, nut-brown finish—the piece ascends into three intersecting bent-wood meridian rings that...
Category
20th Century French Arts and Crafts Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Print of the use of an Armillary Sphere by Van Dùren, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Original antique print illustrating the use of an armillary sphere. This print originates from volume 2 of 'Neue Sammlung der merkwürdigsten Reisegeschichten, insonderheit der bewähr...
Category
Antique 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
English 19th Century Garden Armillary Sphere on Column
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English gardens often display an armillary like this example, ancient devices to theoretically track the planets and stars composed of metal rings arranged in a globe.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Other Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone, Metal
Armillary Sphere, Mechanical Sculpture, Thierry Despont, US, 21st century
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Rustic Iron Armillary Sphere Sundial on Pedestal – European Garden Accent
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary half-sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sundials
Materials
Iron
Large Classical Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand, English Estate
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary half-sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Classical Brass Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand, English Estate Style
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted silvered brass armillary half-sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Armillary Sphere 01 Mixed Media Sculpture in Two Pieces, Thierry Despont
By Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
Thierry Despont was best-known for his very successful architectural practice—but he was also an accomplished artist. Some of his most interesting works are a series of sculptures fa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Steel
Reclaimed Neoclassical Style Armillary Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
We are selling another similar under Stock No. 32752. Garden Armillary Sphere on Pedestal As opposed to the classic flat sundial, an armillary sundial is characterised by its spher...
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Sundials
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Steel
Reclaimed Armillary Sundial on Limestone Pedestal
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
As opposed to the classic flat sundial, an armillary sundial is characterised by its spherical shape, often referred to as an armillary sphere.
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian Sundials
Materials
Limestone, Stone, Steel
Large Armillary Sundial with Cast Iron Pedestal
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
It is paired with a modern armillary sphere, the contrast of old and new compliment each other brilliantly creating a statement garden feature.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Sundials
Materials
Steel, Iron
Reclaimed Carrara Marble Seahorse Armillary Garden Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stunning reclaimed Carrarra marble seahorse armillary sundial. This beautiful garden ornament sees a 19th century Victorian column pedestal, elegantly carved with vine and ivy dec...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sundials
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Antique Georgian Style Armillary Garden Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking antique Georgian style armillary sundial featuring an unusual 20th century armillary sphere mounted upon a beautifully weathered Georgian era red sandstone column plinth.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Sundials
Materials
Sandstone, Steel
Vintage French Country Gray Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Country Gray Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage English Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass
Black Iron Armillary Globe Sculpture – Traditional Landscape & Garden Decor
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Black Iron Armillary Globe Sculpture – Traditional Landscape & Garden Decor
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sundials
Materials
Iron
Vintage English Country Iron Black Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sundials
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Country Metal Garden Armillary Sundial- Outdoor Estate Decor
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial- Outdoor Estate Decor
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Late 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Antique French Country Wrought Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted large iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Early 20th Century American French Provincial Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage English Country Iron Black Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sundials
Materials
Iron
Vintage English Country Iron Black Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sundials
Materials
Iron
Vintage English Country Iron Black Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Sundials
Materials
Iron
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Pair Of Steel Armillary Spheres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Pair Of Mid-Century Decorative Steel Armillary Sphere.
Category
20th Century Garden Ornaments
Materials
Steel
Iron Armillary Sphere
Located in Culver City, CA
Armillary sphere on stone base, made mostly of 19th century pieces.
Category
Antique 19th Century Sculptures
Materials
Iron, Brass, Copper
19th Century Copernicus Armillary Sphere
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Very beautiful Copernicus armillary sphere. Diem Model middle of the 19th century.
Category
Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
An Attractive Late 20th Century Armillary Sphere
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
An attractive black iron decorative armillary sphere on a stand with three legs. The sphere consists of nine rings.
Category
20th Century European Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern Armillary Sphere Bent wood
Located in Mississauga, CA
This exquisite armillary sphere, meticulously crafted from light oak bent wood and metal, is a true testament to both artistry and scientific curiosity.
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antiquities
Materials
Wood
Armillary Sphere in Bronze c.2014
By Brad Dillon
Located in London, GB
A stunning armillary sphere sundial, exquisitely crafted in traditional Bronze.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Sundials
Swagged Pedestal with grotesque masks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand carved natural limestone fluted baluster with garland and mask decoration and armillary sphere.
Category
Italian Sundials
PAIR OF FRENCH SCHOOL HAND-COLORED ENGRAVINGS
Located in San Francisco, CA
each depicting a pair of armillary spheres, in marbled mats with silver-gilt wood frames.
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Prints
18th Century Sundial
Located in Hungerford, GB
An original 18th century sundial pedestal base with a later bronze armillary sphere. The pedestal base was carved from Ketton stone.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Sundials
20th Century French Coffee Table, the Top Tray in Chinese Coromandel Lacquer
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H 14.18 in W 59.06 in D 23.23 in
20th Century French Coffee Table, the Top Tray in Chinese Coromandel Lacquer
Located in Paris, FR
The top tray is Chinese Coromandel lacquer panel with decor of vases and an armillary sphere (18th century.)
Category
Vintage 1920s French Chinese Export Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Lacquer, Wood
French Empire Mantel Clock
By Negrier a Gueret
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
French Empire mantel clock, elegant patinated bronze vase shaped case standing on a stepped ormolu base with turned feet, four pineapple finials surmounted by an ormolu armillary sph...
Category
Antique 1810s French Empire Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
20th Century Design Roger Lecal Rocking Chaise Longue, Jetstar Model, 1975
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H 35.83 in W 31.11 in D 50.01 in
20th Century Design Roger Lecal Rocking Chaise Longue, Jetstar Model, 1975
By Roger Lecal
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
Roger LECAL "Jet Star" folding rocking lounge chair, circa 1975, structure made up of two large white lacquered metal rings movable on two central pivots, thus forming armillary sphe...
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Metal
'Astrolab' coffee table
By Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Paris, FR
Low table in patinated wrought iron, partially gilded, composed of two openwork scrolled uprights connected by a strut in braces decorated with an armillary sphere. Rectangular top i...
Category
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Tables
Materials
Stone, Wrought Iron
Copernican Delamarche Planetary With Hand Mechanism
By Félix Delamarche
Located in Firenze, IT
H. 54 cm Diam. 36 cm Antique armillary spheres and planetaria from XVIII – XIX, Ptolemaic sphere and Copernicus models.
Category
Antique 1810s French Louis XVI Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Armillary Sphere
Located in Napa, CA
Armillary Sphere
Category
20th Century Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal
Armillary Sphere
Located in Washington, DC
A painted Armillary Sphere
Category
Antique 19th Century French Garden Ornaments
Materials
Paint
Armillary Sphere
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Armillary sphere with incredible patina. Base is 8" diameter
Category
Vintage 1950s American Scientific Instruments
Materials
Steel
Exclusive Antique Armillary Sphere
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This armillary sphere is an antique piece, 19th century or older, probably from Eastern-Europe.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Industrial Scientific Instruments
Materials
Metal
17th-Century Armillary Sphere
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Italian brass armillary sphere dates to the 17th century - exceedingly rare for an armillary sphere of this size.
Category
Antique 17th Century Sundials
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Italian Armillary Sphere
By Luigi Cervellati
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
However, early models had the Earth at the center of the universe. Like any model, armillary spheres were "modified" or changed with new discoveries.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Globes
Materials
Wood
Art Deco Armillary Sphere
Located in Montreal, QC
Art Deco wrought iron armillary sphere suspended on support rod and decorative chains from canopy and enclosing a 12"diameter milk glass globe.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Wrought Iron
Gilt Napoleon III Armillary Sphere
Located in Washington, DC
A Very decorative Gilt Napoleon III Armillary Sphere
Category
Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mid Century Iron Armillary Sphere
Located in Dallas, TX
Simple yet stunning very large armillary sphere pierced with an arrow; Iron with bronze finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Bronze and Marble Armillary Sphere
Located in Essex, MA
A bronze and marble Armillary Sphere; central body is bronze with engraving, base is marble.
Category
Early 20th Century Garden Ornaments
Materials
Marble, Bronze
"Armillary Sphere" Modern Abstract Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
"Armillary Sphere" modern abstract sculpture depicting two celestial bodies in stone, their paths delineated in forged steel, above a carved stone base, unsigned.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Stone, Steel
20th Century Armillary Sphere and Sundial
Located in Valladolid, ES
A 20th century armillary sphere and sundial in metal and copper. In a good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Edwardian Garden Ornaments
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Classic armillary sphere bronze table / desk lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic armillary sphere bronze table / desk lamp
Category
Vintage 1940s French Table Lamps
20th Century French Metal Armillary Sphere
Located in LEGNY, FR
This armillary sphere is made of metal and has a rust color finish.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Garden Ornaments
Materials
Metal
Armillary Sphere, 20th C — An elegant decorative armillary sphere crafted- 45"H
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H 45 in W 10 in D 10 in
Armillary Sphere, 20th C — An elegant decorative armillary sphere crafted- 45"H
Located in New York, NY
An elegant decorative armillary sphere crafted in polished chrome-plated metal with brass accents, mounted on an intricately designed openwork pedestal base.
Category
20th Century French Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures
Materials
Brass, Steel
Fantastic Zodiac Armillary Sphere, Galaxy Globe, France
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
A brass Armillary Sphere. An Attractive Armillary sphere. The sphere with aluminium horizon circle divided in four quadrants with zodiac and calendar scales, the brass vertical circl...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Wrought-iron side table with armillary sphere, 1970s
Located in Brussels, BE
Wrought-iron side table with armillary sphere, 1970s
Category
20th Century Side Tables
Materials
Marble
English Metal Armillary Sphere on Stone Pedestal
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Painted metal armillary sphere of large scale from the 1900's on an older reconstituted stone base from the 19th Century.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Garden Ornaments
Vintage Brass Zodiac Astrological Armillary Sphere Lamp
Located in West Hartford, CT
Very large Armillary sphere lamp with an astrological zodiac sign motif all around.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
English Metal Armillary Sphere on Stone Pedestal
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Painted metal armillary sphere of large scale from the 1900's on an older reconstituted stone base from the 19th Century.
Category
20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Garden Ornaments
20th c. Iron Armillary Sphere with Marble Base
Located in Queens, NY
Twentieth century iron armillary sphere inspired by the the Copernican Model with nine concentric orbits centering a gold-painted sun above three legs and a tripartite marble base.
Category
20th Century Renaissance Scientific Instruments
Materials
Marble, Iron
A Large-Scaled English Oxidized-Iron Armillary Sphere
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled English oxidized-iron armillary sphere; of openwork form composed of connecting hoops which represent the principal circles of the heavens all dissected by a pointed a...
Category
Early 20th Century British Garden Ornaments
Copper, Brass and Bronze Armillary Sphere with Atlas
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This twentieth century armillary sphere, with Atlas holding the earth, is made of copper, brass, and bronze on a deep walnut base.
Category
20th Century French Sundials
Materials
Brass, Copper, Bronze
Armillary Sphere Cast Iron Stone Pedestal Orrery Classical Garden
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous cast iron armillary sphere on a stone pedestal base Would make a great piece for the garden, adding an air of classical beauty Good size at almost five fee...
Category
Vintage 1920s Pedestals
Materials
Stone, Iron
English 1900s Metal Armillary Sphere on Ionic Style Stone Pedestal
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Turn of the Century armillary sphere from the early 20th century with Ionic style stone pedestal and rustic character.
Category
Early 20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Stone, Metal
Atlas Armillary Sphere Statue on Black Marble Base
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool statue of Atlas with a mixed metals gyrating armillary sphere, circa 1970s. The piece is made of various metals including stainless steel, chrome and brass and sits on a ...
Category
20th Century American Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Marble, Metal
Bronze Bronze Armillary Sphere With Zodiac Base With Zodiac Base
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Vintage bronze armillary sphere featuring classic interlocking rings, arrow axis, and a detailed circular base adorned with zodiac motifs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Italian Metal Armillary Sphere with Wooden Base, Early 20th Century
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H 14.57 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Beautiful Italian Metal Armillary Sphere with Wooden Base, Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Italian metal armillary sphere with wooden base early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Metal Armillary Sphere Sundial with Arrow
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Pair of Brass, Stainless Steel and Lucite Armillary Sphere Chandeliers
Located in Miami, FL
A custom-made pair of flush mount stainless steel, brass and Lucite chandeliers with armillary spheres on adjustable cables. The cables can be shortened or lengthened as desired.
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1920s Wood and Brass Armillary Sphere with Double Rotating Globe
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1920s Wood and Brass Armillary Sphere with Double Rotating Globe
Located in Valladolid, ES
Stunning and large beginning of 20th century Portuguese wood and brass armillary sphere with double rotating globe and meridian globe with xylographed zodiac symbols.
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20th Century English Garden Ornament Armillary Sphere in Galvanized Metal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Chrome Armillary Sphere Art Deco Slip Shade Six-Light Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
Art Deco chandelier features futuristic chrome frame with armillary sphere and six opaque white slip shades, circa 1920.
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Materials
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Impressive and Ancient Italian Armillary Sphere from Early 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Impressive and Ancient Italian Armillary Sphere from early 20th century, handcrafted in wood and metal/golden brass with a base on 3 solid wood legs.
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Rare Italian Armillary Sphere/Spherical Astrolabe, Late 18th/Early 19th Century
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H 23.63 in Dm 13.78 in
Rare Italian Armillary Sphere/Spherical Astrolabe, Late 18th/Early 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare Italian Armillary Sphere/Spherical Astrolabe late 18th/early 19th century In iron, polychrome painted and scaled, lightly rubbed, h. about. 60cm Italy This globe is very par...
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Verdigris Iron Armillary Sphere on Stand – European Garden Accent
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
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French Iron and Copper Armillary Sphere or Sundial circa 1900
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This large French armillary sphere and sundial is from the turn of the twentieth century and stands at 28.75 inches in height with a 15 inch diameter.
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Pair of Classic Astrological Armillary Sphere Table Lamps by Frederick Cooper
By Frederick Cooper
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely stunning pair of Armillary Sphere table lamps by the famed Frederick Cooper of Chicago.
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Classical Verdigris Bronze Armillary Sphere on Pedestal – European Garden Accent
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H 28.75 in W 9 in D 9 in
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Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted verdigris bronze and brass armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
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Large Classical Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand, English Style
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H 20.5 in W 13.5 in D 12.75 in
Large Classical Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand, English Style
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautifully crafted iron armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.
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18th Century French Planetarium and Armillary Sphere by L.-C. Desnos, 1754
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H 21.66 in Dm 15.36 in
18th Century French Planetarium and Armillary Sphere by L.-C. Desnos, 1754
By Louis Charles Desnos
Located in Milano, IT
Copernican Planetarium and Ptolemaic Armillary sphere Louis-Charles Desnos (Beauvais, 1725 – Paris, 1791) Paris, the Planetarium 1754; the Armillary Sphere ante 1757 Copernican ...
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Jean Roulet 'Presidents Clock' in the Shape of an Armillary Sphere
Located in Amersham, GB
A beautifully gilded desk clock with perpetual calendar, moon-phase and an adjustable world time ring in the shape of an armillary sphere or astrolabe made by Jean Roulet, Le Locle i...
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Farquhar Celestial Navigation Armillary Sphere Globe for Dept. of Navy
By Farquhar Transparent Globes
Located in Shippensburg, PA
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French terrestrial globe and armillary sphere
By Charles Francois Delamarche
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
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Vintage Bronze Armillary Sphere Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 28.50in H x 12in W x 10in D Lamp Shade: 10in H x 15in W.
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20th Century Steel and Brass Armillary Sphere
Located in Atlanta, GA
The central steel globe comprised two hemispheres, two concentric ungraduated brass armillae on an axis supported by an arc on a tripod base.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Globes
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Armillary Sphere For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal armillary sphere for your home. Each armillary sphere for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. Your living room may not be complete without a armillary sphere — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right armillary sphere, those designed in Neoclassical, Art Deco and Industrial styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made armillary sphere over the years, but those crafted by Charles Francois Delamarche, Farquhar Transparent Globes and Frederick Cooper are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Armillary Sphere?
Prices for a armillary sphere start at $450 and top out at $39,303 with the average selling for $2,383.
Questions About Armillary Sphere
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To read an armillary sphere, first familiarize yourself with the parts. The ring along the base is the horizon. On the armillary, the outermost ring is the meridian, while the largest inner ring is the ecliptic ring. Locate the date on the ecliptic ring and place a marker that represents the sun on it. Turn the sphere to trace the path the sun will take on that day. Use the markings on the horizon to find the ascension of the sunrise, and the ecliptic ring to find out the elevation of the sun at noon. Find a collection of armillary spheres on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021Hellenistic Greeks invented and used armillary spheres in the third century as a way to understand the horizon, meridian, equator, tropics and polar circles of the earth. They function as skeletal globes.
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