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Jean Prouvé Compass Direction Desk Limited RAW Steel and Natural Oak by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Dronten, NL
Jean Prouvé Compass direction desk in natural oak and clear lacquered steel for Vitra. Originally
Category
Vintage 1930s French Industrial Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 49.22 in D 23.63 in
‘PORTAL 4 (COMPASS)’
By Sarah Pickstone
Located in London, GB
‘PORTAL 4 (COMPASS)’, 2021 by Sarah PICKSTONE - Oil and Acrylic on linen - was exhibited at
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings
Materials
Plywood, Oil, Acrylic
A Porter's Direction Sundial Germany Early 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The printed and pivoted compass card and chapter ring centred by brass gnomon, in turned rosewood
Category
Antique Early 19th Century German Neoclassical Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Tateossian London Compass Cuff Link Set
By Tateossian
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Smart detail that always points you in the right direction. By Tateossian London, these stylish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Cufflinks
Jean Prouvé Compas Direction Desk in Natural Oak and Black Metal for Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Glendale, CA
compass – 'le compas' in French. The oiled solid wood table top gives Compas Direction an individual touch
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writin...
Materials
Steel, Metal
H 28.75 in W 49.25 in D 23.5 in
Sculpture in Bronze 'Compass', Standing Man with Brown Patina
Located in London, GB
position apart and arms crossed.
We use a compass for navigation and orientation that shows direction
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Sculpture in Bronze 'Compass', Standing Man with Green Patina
Located in London, GB
position apart and arms crossed.
We use a compass for navigation and orientation that shows direction
Category
Vintage 1980s Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Silver Chain Bracelet Compass Boat Anchor Flag and Knot
Located in Vannes, FR
intrepid navigators who plied the seas, guided by a faithful compass pointing north, a symbol of direction
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chain Bracelets
Materials
Silver
1900s Brass Bakelite Magnetic Topographer Compass Surveyor Measurement Instrumen
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic topographer compass from the early 1900s, brass and bakelite base; instrument consisting
Category
Antique Early 1900s European Aviation Objects
Materials
Brass
H 1 in W 3.6 in D 2.8 in
Vintage Military Compass, American, Navigation Aid, Keuffel & Esser, 5600X Model
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
compass dial with a diameter of 60mm (2.25'')
Displays the four main cardinal points, the direction arrow
Category
Vintage 1930s American Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
H 0.79 in W 2.96 in D 3.35 in
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Located in Norwich, GB
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Nautical compass mounted by a brass gimbal into a
Category
Vintage 1910s Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
Pre World War 1 Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
By E.S. Ritchie & Co
Located in Norwich, GB
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Nautical compass mounted by a brass gimbal into
Category
Antique Early 1900s Nautical Objects
Materials
Copper
Midcentury Brass Pommel with Inset Compass Gadget Cane or Walking Stick
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
and campers who can use the stick for stability on trails and the compass for direction.
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Sports Equipment and Memorab...
Materials
Brass
End 19th Century Antique Magnetic Topographic Compass Made in Brass and Oak
Located in Milan, IT
Magnetic topographic compass, of oak and brass; instrument consisting of a magnetized needle free
Category
Antique 1890s Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Oak
1930s Wrist Military Compass in the Shape of a Watch Antique Surveyor Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Wrist military compass in the shape of a watch in brass, bakelite and leather strap.
English
Category
Vintage 1930s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
No Reserve
H 0.6 in Dm 2 in
Road Map No43 London to Kings Lynn, Royston to Downham, John Ogilby, Britannia
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
compass direction of significant local landmarks, such as church towers, windmills, large houses and so on
Category
Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Maps
Materials
Paper
H 20.48 in W 24.41 in D 0.4 in
Road Map Britannia 1675/6 No 5 Road London to Barwick, London Stilton Grey Frame
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
, which is shown by compass roses, to overcome the schematic design. Similarly, the compass direction of
Category
Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Maps
Materials
Paper
H 22.84 in W 25.99 in D 0.4 in
Road Map Britannia No 32 the Road from London to Barnstable John Ogilby Framed
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
the changes in direction of the roads, which is shown by compass roses, to overcome the schematic
Category
Antique Late 17th Century English Charles II Maps
Materials
Paper
H 20.48 in W 24.41 in D 0.6 in
Road Map Britannia No 25 London to the Lands End, John Ogilby Brown Gilded Frame
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
compass direction of significant local landmarks, such as church towers, windmills, large houses and so on
Category
Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Maps
Materials
Paper
H 22.05 in W 26.19 in D 0.6 in
Road Map John Ogilby London St David's Britannia No 15 Abingdon Monmouth Framed
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
compass direction of significant local landmarks, such as church towers, windmills, large houses and so on
Category
Antique 1670s English Baroque Maps
Materials
Paper
H 20.48 in W 24.41 in D 0.6 in
Road Map, John Ogilby, No 54, London, Yarmouth, Britannia
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
the changes in direction of the roads, which is shown by compass roses, to overcome the schematic
Category
Antique 1670s English Baroque Maps
Materials
Paper
Road Map John Ogilby No 75 Kings Lyn Harwich, Britannia Framed Wallhanging
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
to denote the changes in direction of the roads, which is shown by compass roses, to overcome the
Category
Antique 1670s European Baroque Maps
Materials
Paper
H 15.75 in W 19.69 in D 0.6 in
Map Road John Ogilby Britannia No 74 Ipswich to Norwich Cromer Framed
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
compass roses, to overcome the schematic design. Similarly, the compass direction of significant local
Category
Antique 1670s English Baroque Maps
Materials
Paper
Road Map Britannia No 15 London to St Davids John Ogilby Brown Gilt Frame
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
compass direction of significant local landmarks, such as church towers, windmills, large houses and so on
Category
Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Maps
Materials
Paper
H 22.05 in W 26.19 in D 0.6 in
Map Road Strip Britannia Sheet 2 John Ogilby London Aberistwith Islip Bramyard
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
important requirement was to denote the changes in direction of the roads, which is shown by compass roses
Category
Antique 17th Century English Baroque Maps
Materials
Paper
H 14.38 in W 19.3 in D 0.79 in
c.1800 Portable English Orrery by W. Robinson
Located in Greenlawn, NY
orientation of the inclination of the earth throughout the year, and has a compass rose in the center.
The
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Carved Oak Wall Fragment Depicting Scientific Instruments
Located in Atlanta, GA
hinting at the age of exploration, a compass signifying direction, a spyglass symbolizing far-reaching
Category
Antique 19th Century French Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Oak
H 8.5 in W 11.75 in D 4 in
Gin and Grace Collaboration with Smithsonian Museum Collection presents Necklace
Located in New York, NY
collection designed by G&G Compass Pendant offer you direction and help you feel Secure with where you are at
Category
20th Century Chinese Art Deco Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Tsavorite, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
"Angela" Oil painting 47" x 33" inch by Alina Shimova
By Alina Shimova
Located in Culver City, CA
artistic direction.
American classics have become a compass on the way to a new, unique artistic style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
19th Century French Patinated Copper Rooster Weather Vane with Cardinal Points
Located in Dallas, TX
four points of the compass swivel according to wind direction. The piece is in excellent condition with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Country Animal Sculptures
Materials
Copper
H 30 in W 23 in D 17.5 in
"I Got the Power" Painting 48" x 36" inch by Alina Shimova
By Alina Shimova
Located in Culver City, CA
determined her further artistic direction.
American classics have become a compass on the way to a new
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
H 48 in W 36 in D 2 in
Stilux Milano Adjustable Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
have its direction faced towards any point on the compass. It takes a single extra large size bulb so
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
Vintage Heavy "Sommerso" Murano Bowl/Paperweight, Green and Orange Glass, Poli
By Archimede Seguso, Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
earned him the Golden Compass, the most important award for italian designers, in 1954.
The present
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
"Iron Women" Oil painting 31" x 20" inch by Alina Shimova
By Alina Shimova
Located in Culver City, CA
determined her further artistic direction. American classics have become a compass on the way to a new
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Figurative Paintings
Materials
Oil, Mixed Media, Canvas
Vintage Italian "Sommerso" Murano Bowl/Ashtray in Red and Orange Faceted Glass
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
earned him the Golden Compass, the most important award for italian designers, in 1954.
The present
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass
Vintage Big and Massive "Sommerso" Grey Murano Glass Vase, Flavio Poli Style
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milano, IT
earned him the Golden Compass, the most important award for italian designers, in 1954.
The present
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Cut Glass, Murano Glass
"Octopus" Oil painting 33" x 26" inch by Alina Shimova
By Alina Shimova
Located in Culver City, CA
determined her further artistic direction.
American classics have become a compass on the way to a new
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Dominance" (FRAMED) Oil painting 36" x 36" inch by Alina Shimova
By Alina Shimova
Located in Culver City, CA
determined her further artistic direction.
American classics have become a compass on the way to a new
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 36 in W 36 in D 1 in
"Free Mind" Painting 48" x 60" inch by Alina Shimova
By Alina Shimova
Located in Culver City, CA
artistic direction.
American classics have become a compass on the way to a new, unique artistic style
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
"YEAR OF THE TIGER" Painting 51" x 35" inch by Alina Shimova
By Alina Shimova
Located in Culver City, CA
art and determined her further artistic direction.
American classics have become a compass on the way
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Acrylic
H 51 in W 35 in D 2 in
"Panther" Oil painting 39" x 39" inch by Alina Shimova
By Alina Shimova
Located in Culver City, CA
determined her further artistic direction.
American classics have become a compass on the way to a new
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
"Happy Horseshoe" Painting 43" x 51" inch by Alina Shimova
By Alina Shimova
Located in Culver City, CA
determined her further artistic direction.
American classics have become a compass on the way to a new
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Acrylic, Canvas
H 43 in W 51 in D 1 in
"Circumstances" Oil painting 36" x 36" inch by Alina Shimova
By Alina Shimova
Located in Culver City, CA
art and determined her further artistic direction.
American classics have become a compass on the way
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 36 in W 36 in D 1 in
1890 Small Antique Nautical Brass Pelorus Boyce-Meyer Pelorus Bronxonville N.Y
Located in Milan, IT
XIX century. It has a sight system with a compass card with eight winds and goniometric circle. The
Category
Antique 1890s American Nautical Objects
Materials
Brass
H 6.85 in W 4.3 in D 5.8 in
"Limiting Beliefs" Oil painting 36" x 36" inch by Alina Shimova
By Alina Shimova
Located in Culver City, CA
art and determined her further artistic direction.
American classics have become a compass on the way
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Paintings
Materials
Oil, Canvas
H 36 in W 36 in D 1 in
David Lopez Quincoces Wall Lamp 'Ilo' Satin Bronze and Matt Black
By David Lopez Quincoces, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
mounted on the wall via a square plate, whose pivot allows movement in any direction, offering a variety
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Giopato & Coombes Wall Lamp 'Astro' Black by Oluce
By Giopato & Coombes, Oluce
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
the
wall. When assembling, the direction of Astro can be chosen in order to exploit its full potential
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Antique French Engraving of Mexico with Lots of Details, c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
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Detailed map of Mexico, the Yucatan and Central America, prepared under the direction of Rigobert Bonne
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
Giopato & Coombes Wall Lamp 'Astro' White by Oluce
By Oluce, Giopato & Coombes
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
draws geometrical figures on the
wall. When assembling, the direction of ASTRO can be chosen in order
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
Wendy Brandes 18K Yellow Gold Medallion Necklace With Skull-Shaped Black Diamond
By Wendy Brandes
Located in New York, NY
compass. The Latin phrase “CARPE DIEM” is inscribed as a reminder to live life to the fullest each day, no
Category
2010s American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Black Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 1.38 in D 0.13 in L 1.38 in
Giopato & Coombes Wall Lamp 'Astro' White by Oluce
By Oluce, Giopato & Coombes
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
draws geometrical figures on the
wall. When assembling, the direction of ASTRO can be chosen in order
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Aluminum
1970s MCM Knoll Poppy Orange Wool & Chrome Bertoia Diamond Armchair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
direction. I began to rely once more on my own body. I began to think in terms of what I would like as a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Antique Map of Mozambique and Cape of Good Hope with Kingdom Monomotapa, 1780
Located in Langweer, NL
surrounding it are well mapped. Arrows show the direction of tradewinds and dotted lines identify some
Category
Antique 18th Century Maps
Materials
Paper
H 14.69 in W 10.44 in D 0 in
"Traditions", James Muir, Bronze, A&M, 6 Core Values, Figurative Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
simple working clothes of an engineer, the “M” in A&M. He wears a compass on his wrist signifying
Category
2010s Realist Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
H 60 in W 40 in D 28 in
Vitra Compas Direction Desk in Smoked Oak and Black by Jean Prouvé
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in New York, NY
metal legs of the Compas Direction desk by Jean Prouvé call to mind the hinged arms of a compass – ‘le
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Desks
Materials
Steel
Vintage Heavy "Sommerso" Murano Bowl/Paperweight, Green and Orange Glass, Poli
By Flavio Poli, Archimede Seguso
Located in Milan, IT
the Golden Compass, the most important award for italian designers, in 1954.
The present piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass
Vintage Italian "Sommerso" Murano Bowl/Ashtray in Red and Orange Faceted Glass
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milan, IT
the Golden Compass, the most important award for italian designers, in 1954.
The present piece
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass
Vintage Big and Massive "Sommerso" Grey Murano Glass Vase, Flavio Poli Style
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milan, IT
the Golden Compass, the most important award for italian designers, in 1954.
The present piece
Category
Antique 1660s Italian Modern Vases
Materials
Murano Glass, Cut Glass, Art Glass, Glass
Original, Wooden Abstract Wall Sculpture, Modern Contemporary Art, by Shawn B
Located in Cincinnati, OH
dreaming of which direction to go next. The compass rose on a map was a symbol that offered limitless
Category
2010s Abstract Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wood, Maple, Oak, Walnut
H 40 in W 40 in D 1.5 in
Vintage Sommerso Murano Bowl/Paperweight in Purple and Yellow Glass, Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Milan, IT
the Golden Compass, the most important award for italian designers, in 1954.
The present piece
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Murano Glass
H 2.96 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
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