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Armillary Sphere
Armillary Sphere

Armillary Sphere

Located in Houston, TX

This armillary sphere is made of metal and has a rust color finish.

Category

Early 20th Century European Mounted Objects

Materials

Concrete, Metal

Mid Century Iron Armillary Sphere
Mid Century Iron Armillary Sphere

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

Vintage Iron Stand with Armillary Sphere
Vintage Iron Stand with Armillary Sphere

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

Pairs of Vintage Brass Armillary Sphere Bookends
Pairs of Vintage Brass Armillary Sphere Bookends

Pairs of Vintage Brass Armillary Sphere Bookends

Located in Queens, NY

2 PAIRS of vintage brass armillary sphere bookends (PRICED PER PAIR) Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use

Category

20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Bookends

Materials

Brass

19th Century Copper Armillary Sphere on a Stone Pedestal
19th Century Copper Armillary Sphere on a Stone Pedestal

19th Century Copper Armillary Sphere on a Stone Pedestal

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

19th Century Copper Armillary Sphere on a Stone Pedestal 19th century copper armillary sphere set on a weathered 14” fluted stone pedestal which has acquired excellent patina from y...

Category

Antique 19th Century Classical Roman Garden Ornaments

Materials

Cast Stone

Brass & Teak Armillary Sphere Vintage Table Lamp
Brass & Teak Armillary Sphere Vintage Table Lamp

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
Garden Armillary Sphere Terracotta Stand Sun Dial

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

Brass Armillary Sphere on Wooden Base, Celestial Decorative Object
Brass Armillary Sphere on Wooden Base, Celestial Decorative Object

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
Rare English Nautical Globe with Armillary Sphere (1930) 20th Century

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

20th Century Steel & Brass Copernican Armillary Sphere c.1930
20th Century Steel & Brass Copernican Armillary Sphere c.1930

20th Century Steel & Brass Copernican Armillary Sphere c.1930

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

A 20th Century Copernican Armillary Sphere crafted in polished steel and brass.

Category

20th Century European Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Steel

Embossed silver ashtray with floral motifs, armillary sphere, three rests
Embossed silver ashtray with floral motifs, armillary sphere, three rests

Embossed silver ashtray with floral motifs, armillary sphere, three rests

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Silver ashtray embossed with floral motifs surrounding an armillary sphere over a baptismal font and with three cigarette holders.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Ashtrays

Materials

Silver

A watercolor engraving depicting an armillary sphere and globes, Germany 1740.
A watercolor engraving depicting an armillary sphere and globes, Germany 1740.

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 Paintings

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Paper

French Armillary Sphere on Stand or Garden Ornament of Wrought Iron
French Armillary Sphere on Stand or Garden Ornament of Wrought Iron

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

Garden Armillary Sphere Cast Iron Classical Exteriors 6.5 ft 200 CM
Garden Armillary Sphere Cast Iron Classical Exteriors 6.5 ft 200 CM

Garden Armillary Sphere Cast Iron Classical Exteriors 6.5 ft 200 CM

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Very decorative large cast iron classical armillary sphere on stand Classic openwork design with intersecting rings and central axis rod Arrow finial detail with scrolling elements G...

Category

Vintage 1980s Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

A Copernican armillary sphere, Paravia, Milan, Italy 1930
A Copernican armillary sphere, Paravia, Milan, Italy 1930

A Copernican armillary sphere, Paravia, Milan, Italy 1930

Located in Milan, IT

A Copernican armillary sphere made of iron, paper, brass and wood, with the Sun inside, and the Earth on the outside, made of wood and covered with paper.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass, Iron

Verdigris Iron Armillary Sphere on Stand – European Garden Accent
Verdigris Iron Armillary Sphere on Stand – European Garden Accent

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.

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

English Mid-20th Century Iron Armillary Sphere on Stand
English Mid-20th Century Iron Armillary Sphere on Stand

English Mid-20th Century Iron Armillary Sphere on Stand

Located in South Salem, 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
Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere, Charles-François Delamarche, Paris, ante 1798

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
Vintage Iron Armillary Sphere Sundial Garden Ornament, English Estate Decor

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
Vintage Brass Armillary Sphere Sundial Garden Ornament, English Country Style

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
Vintage Brass Armillary Sphere Sundial Garden Ornament, English Country Style

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 Iron Armillary Sphere Sundial Garden Ornament, English Estate Decor
Vintage Iron Armillary Sphere Sundial Garden Ornament, English Estate Decor

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

Large Classical White Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand
Large Classical White Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand

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

Large Classical White Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand
Large Classical White Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand

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

Classical Verdigris Bronze Armillary Sphere on Pedestal – European Garden Accent
Classical Verdigris Bronze Armillary Sphere on Pedestal – European Garden Accent

Classical Verdigris Bronze Armillary Sphere on Pedestal – European Garden Accent

Located in Elkhart, IN

A beautifully crafted verdigris bronze and brass armillary sphere, evoking the timeless elegance of classical European gardens.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Garden Ornaments

Materials

Concrete, Brass, Bronze

Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere, Charles-François Delamarche, Paris, ante 1798
Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere, Charles-François Delamarche, Paris, ante 1798

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

Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere by Delamarche, Paris, Circa 1805-1810
Ptolemaic Armillary Sphere by Delamarche, Paris, Circa 1805-1810

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
Large Classical Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand, English Estate

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

Large Classical Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand, English Estate
Large Classical Iron Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand, English Estate

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

Garden Armillary Sphere On Stand
Garden Armillary Sphere On Stand

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
Jean-Marie Malzieu (b. 1948), Rotating Armillary Sphere Sculpture

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
Antique Print of the use of an Armillary Sphere by Van Dùren, 1749

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
English 19th Century Garden Armillary Sphere on Column

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 sphere.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Other Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone, Metal

English 19th Century Garden Armillary Sphere on Column
English 19th Century Garden Armillary Sphere on Column

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
Armillary Sphere, Mechanical Sculpture, Thierry Despont, US, 21st century

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

Armillary Sphere 06, Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont
Armillary Sphere 06, Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont

Armillary Sphere 06, Sculpture from the collection of Thierry Despont

By Thierry Despont

Located in New York, NY

Thierry Despont, best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in Paris, and the interiors...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass, Steel

Classical Brass Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand, English Estate Style
Classical Brass Armillary Sphere Garden Sculpture on Stand, English Estate Style

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
Armillary Sphere 01 Mixed Media Sculpture in Two Pieces, Thierry Despont

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
Reclaimed Neoclassical Style Armillary Sundial

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
Reclaimed Armillary Sundial on Limestone Pedestal

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
Large Armillary Sundial with Cast Iron Pedestal

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

Silver Zodiac Armillary Sundial
Silver Zodiac Armillary Sundial

Silver Zodiac Armillary Sundial

Located in Elkhart, IN

A classical vintage silver metal armillary sphere sundial featuring Roman numerals and the zodiac signs.

Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical More Desk Accessories

Materials

Metal

Antique Wrought Iron Armillary On Hardstone Base C1920
Antique Wrought Iron Armillary On Hardstone Base C1920

Antique Wrought Iron Armillary On Hardstone Base C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique armillary sphere sundial, dating to approximately 1920.

Category

Early 20th Century Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Rosewood cigar case with silver shields, caravels, armillary knob and three feet
Rosewood cigar case with silver shields, caravels, armillary knob and three feet

Rosewood cigar case with silver shields, caravels, armillary knob and three feet

Located in Porto, PT

Description: Cigar case in rosewood and silver applications with shields, caravels, armillary sphere as a knob for the swivel opening and resting on three circular feet.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Cigar Boxes and Humidors

Materials

Silver

Danish Art Deco Desk Armillary - Sundial in Brass & Onyx Marble, 1940s
Danish Art Deco Desk Armillary - Sundial in Brass & Onyx Marble, 1940s

Danish Art Deco Desk Armillary - Sundial in Brass & Onyx Marble, 1940s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A stylish armillary sphere - sundial raised upon two architecturally shaped blocks of red/maroon onyx marble.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble, Brass

Oversized 105" Vintage Wrought Metal Garden Armillary 20thC
Oversized 105" Vintage Wrought Metal Garden Armillary 20thC

Oversized 105" Vintage Wrought Metal Garden Armillary 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

This piece features a classic armillary sphere design with intersecting metal rings and an arrow, mounted on a tall, lattice-style metal stand.

Category

20th Century Garden Ornaments

Materials

Metal

Reclaimed Carrara Marble Seahorse Armillary Garden Sundial
Reclaimed Carrara Marble Seahorse Armillary Garden Sundial

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
Antique Georgian Style Armillary Garden Sundial

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

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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, 2022
    To 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, 2021
    Hellenistic 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.