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How do I make a garden sphere?
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Garden spheres can be made in a number of ways and out of a wide variety of materials. One method that is popular for DIYers is pouring concrete into glass lighting globes, letting the concrete dry and then breaking the glass and removing it to reveal the globe underneath. Find vintage and contemporary garden spheres from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Set of Three Cast Iron Garden Spheres, Sculptural Design, 1960
Located in Essex, MA
A sculptural trio of cast iron garden spheres, each formed from intersecting iron bands creating an openwork orb reminiscent of classical armillary forms.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Terrazzo Garden Spheres, England circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1950
Garden ornaments with dark aggregate surfaces and speckled stone inclusions.
6”dia
Ref. GARD842
$ 3,000 ( set of 5 )
Category
Vintage 1950s English Garden Ornaments
Materials
Terrazzo
$3,000 / set
Pair of Decorative Stone Garden Spheres
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant pair of decorative garden spheres carved from natural stone, designed to bring balance, harmony, and architectural refinement to both traditional and contemporary landscapes.
Category
Vintage 1980s Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Cast Stone
Vintage Indonesian Teak Wood Garden Sphere Ball Orb Sculpture 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Indonesian dark teakwood garden orb / sculpture.
Dimensions:
12.5" x 12" (D x H)
Category
20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Teak
$875 Sale Price
30% Off
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
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
