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Mid-Century Modern Pair of Compass Wood Armchairs, Italy, 1960s
By Augusto Romano, Jean Prouvé, Gio Ponti, Jean Royère, Pierre Jeanneret
Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR
Mid-Century Modern Modernist Pair of wood teak Compass feet armchairs, chairs. In the mood of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Teak

Vintage Travelling Cartographer's Compass Set, English, Drawing Instruments
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
aged patina Brass instruments in good order with pleasing weathering Pair of compass with spare
Category

Mid-20th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Vintage Draughtsman's Set, German, Drawing Instruments, Riefler, circa 1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
black velvet lining Maker's marks to case lid and interior Pair of compass, trio of ruling pens and
Category

Mid-20th Century German More Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Scholar's Instrument Set, English, Nickel Steel, Draughtsman's Tool Case
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Comprehensive scholarly set of tools and accessories, comprising 9 pieces in total Pair of compass dividers with
Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Scholar's Drawing Set, French, Brass, Draughtsman's Tools, Circa 1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Presented within a distinctive purple velvet tray Ten pieces including a pair of compass and ruling pens
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Scholar's Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Travelling Surveyor's Set, English, Pocket Drawing Instrument Case, 1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
8 piece set ideal for those on tour Pair of compass, ruling pen and bow compass included Second
Category

Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel

Vintage Drawing Instrument Set, German, Draughtsman's Tools, Schcenner, C.1930
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
essential tools for the travelling draughtsman Comprises a pair of compass, two bow compass and ruling pen
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Nickel

Antique Cartographer's Instrument Set, English, Surveyor's Tool Case, circa 1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
rich blue velvet beneath a silk lid interior Pair of compass joined by a trio of spring bow compass
Category

Early 20th Century British More Desk Accessories

Materials

Nickel

Pair of Italian Gio Ponti Style Compass Back Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in East Hampton, NY
1950s set of two side chairs attributed to Gio Ponti.
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Cruchley Terrestrial Library Globes with Compasses
By G.F. Cruchley
Located in Dallas, TX
A handsome set of collectable Mid 19th Century library Globes with compasses on castors. Created by
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Globes

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair Of Marble And Metal Tables, Compass Rose In Marble Marquetry
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Pair Of Marble And Metal Tables, Compass Rose In Marble Marquetry, Circa 1990
Category

Late 20th Century European Modern Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas - Compass Collection - Pair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas – Compass Collection – Pair S16 Dining Chair By Galvanitas – Compass
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Laminate

Victorian Swivel Compass Necklace, Studio VL
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Swivel Compass Necklace, Original gold filled mesh link chain is matched to a lovely
Category

Antique 1880s American Victorian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Gold-filled

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Marquetry Centre Table by Beurdeley
By Emmanuel-Alfred Beurdeley
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Muses Urania and Calliope holding a telescope and a pair of compasses, sitting beside an armillary
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Center Tables

Materials

Bronze

Tubular Metal Compass Design Sawhorses, 1960-1970
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of tubular metal industrial style compass design sawhorses in worn original blackened factory
Category

20th Century Industrial Industrial and Work Tables

Materials

Metal

18ct White Gold 'Compass Point' Marquise Cut Diamond Earstuds
Located in London, GB
Contemporary pair of sleek, minimalist diamond earstuds featuring four marquise cut diamonds
Category

2010s European Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18ct White Gold 'Compass Point' Marquise Cut Diamond Earstuds
Located in London, GB
Contemporary pair of sleek, minimalist diamond earstuds featuring four marquise cut diamonds
Category

2010s European Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1970s Rose Gold and Enamel Freemasons' 'Square and Compass' Cufflinks
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine pair of vintage 9 karat rose gold and enamel 'Freemasons' Square and Compass cufflinks; part
Category

Vintage 1970s English Cufflinks

Materials

9k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Antique English Field Glasses / Binoculars by Lawrence and Mayo - With Compass
By Lawrence and Mayo
Located in Bath, GB
A superb and very handsome pair of the unusual and sought-after "Lynx" binoculars by Lawrence and
Category

Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

GIA Certified 3.02 Carat Total Princess Cut Diamond Compass Set Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A elegant pair of stud earrings showcasing two perfectly matched GIA Certified princess cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

A Pair of Arts & Crafts Side Tables
By Tarquin Bilgen Antiques
Located in London, GB
+VAT England, made to order A pair of Arts and Crafts style two-tiered hexagonal side tables in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Arts and Crafts Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of George III Mahogany Knife Boxes
Located in Montreal, QC
This pair have the typical shape of boxes from this period, with shaped serpentine front, sloped
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George III Knife Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of George III Mahogany Knife Boxes
Pair of George III Mahogany Knife Boxes
H 14 in W 8.5 in D 10.75 in
Pair of Mixed Wood Tea and Coffee Vessels
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of late 19th Century English or Scottish mixed wood treen coffee and tea containers
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Tea Caddies

Materials

Mahogany, Birch

Pair of George 111 Inlaid Mahogany Knife Boxes
Located in Montreal, QC
This fine pair of Classic proportions have many marks of quality. The timber used on the sloped
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British George III Knife Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Pair of Cary’s Floor Standing Library Globes
By Cary’s
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
centred by a compass, raised on casters. Measure: 18”. Each glob e retains its original horizon papers
Category

Antique 1810s British Globes

Materials

Oak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Chairs, France, circa 1950
By Marcel Gascoin
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Pretty pair of mismatched vintage chairs: one has a gray / taupe / mottled beige fabric, and the
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Beech

Martin Grierson for Arflex. Pair of Oxford armchairs. Year 1963.
By Martin Grierson, Arflex
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
in black natural leather. Chromed metal base in compass shape. Spanish work realized in 1963. We
Category

Vintage 1960s French Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of English Sheraton Style Demilune Inlaid Oak Console Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Sheraton 18th century demilune shaped oak console tables with an inlaid compass
Category

Antique 18th Century English Sheraton Side Tables

Materials

Mahogany

A huge pair of 21 inches Cruchley Library Globes
By G.F. Cruchley
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
G.F. Cruchley (UK, 1796-1880) London ca 1850 A magnificent pair of terrestrial and celestial
Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian Globes

Materials

Other

Pair of Early 19th C Cary Celestial & Terrestrial Tabletop Globes
By John & William Cary, George & John Cary
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of tabletop globes on stands, the left hand colored Celestial globe with cartouche
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Globes

Materials

Mahogany

Rare and Stunning Pair of Pierre Jeanneret ‘Easy Low’ Armchairs
Located in Alton, GB
A rare and stunning pair of Pierre Jeanneret Model PJ010104T ‘Easy Low’ Armchairs. Circa.1953
Category

Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Teak

Rare Settee and Pair of Low Lounge Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rare Settee and Pair of Low Lounge Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret with inverted compass type teak legs
Category

20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Cowhide, Teak

Danish Design and Midcentury Style Pair of Large Wooden Bedside Tables
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Pair of MCM style and Danish design bedside tables all in wood, sculpted handles, compass feet, two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks, Male & Female Musicians, 19th Century
Located in Gardena, CA
Pair of French gilt bronze candlesticks, Male & Female Musicians, 19th century Charming Male
Category

Antique 19th Century French Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Vittorio Nobili, Pair of Italian Walnut "Medea" Chairs, Mid 20th Century
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-20th century Italian walnut "Medea" occassional chairs by Vittorio Nobili for
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 18 Inch Floor Standing Globes by C Smith & Son
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of 18 inch floor standing globes by C Smith & Son, each set into a mahogany stand with a
Category

Antique 1840s English Globes

Materials

Mahogany

Elegant Pair of Reclining Green Armchairs in Fruitwood and Brass, Italy 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1950s. A graceful pair of adjustable reclining armchairs in mahogany-stained fruitwood
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Rare Pair of Table Globes by Cary, Each Dated 1816
By John & William Cary
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A rare pair of 9 inch table globes by Cary, each dated 1816. These globes are by John and William
Category

Antique 1810s English Globes

Materials

Brass

Pair of Repose Chairs in White Leather, Enameled Steel & Charcoal Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
This sophisticated pair of Mid Century Modern repose chairs were realized in the Netherlands circa
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Gio Ponti Pair of Geometric Nesting Tables with Mirrored Tops, Italy, 1950's
By Gio Ponti, Pietro Chiesa
Located in New York, NY
irregular hexagonal mirrored top, raised on a pair of slender compass legs. The tables can be displayed
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Pair of 1950s Step-End Tables by William Hinn for Gordon's
By Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi
Located in Hanover, MA
-eagle tapered compass legs capped with solid brass double-ball feet. These tables are frequently mis
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

A pair of Newton and Son ‘New & Improved’ 15 inch globes
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
centred on compass roses (replaced). The sharply carved lion’s paw feet enclose the original brass
Category

Antique 1860s English Globes

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Organic Modern Mahogany & Glass Nightstands ITSO Ico Parisi, Italy 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in New York, NY
Italy, 1950's A dynamic pair of modernist bedside tables in the manner of Ico Parisi, in polished
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Pair of Early 19th Century English Cary Terrestrial/Celestial Table Model Globes
By John & William Cary, George & John Cary
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of 12-inch English table model globes on stands, manufactured by G.& J. Cary, the left
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Globes

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique King George III Period Wheelback Armchair or Side Chair Frames
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique armchair frames are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Oscar Torlasco, Rare Pair of Mod. 577 Table / Desk Lamp, Lumi Milan, 1960
By Oscar Torlasco, Arredoluce
Located in Firenze, IT
Oscar Torlasco rare pair of table lamp mod.577Prod. Lumi, Italia, circa 1960 Model 577 was
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Black and Transparent Plia Chairs Giancarlo Piretti for Castelli Italy
By Anonima Castelli, Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of "Plia" folding chair in transparent lucite and black frame (very rare and beautiful). This
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Chrome, Metal

Fine Pair of Floor Globes by J & G Cary, Dated 1820 and 1833
By George & John Cary
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A fine pair of 15 inch floor globes by J & G Cary, dated 1820 and 1833, each set into a mahogany
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Globes

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Leather Model 412 CAb Cassina Chairs Mario Bellini Provenance Cass House
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A pair of leather model 412 CAB Cassina chairs designed by Mario Bellini Made in Italy 1977
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Pair of George III Globes by J&W Cary Dated 1815 and 1800
By Cary’s
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of George III 21 inch globes by J&W Cary, dated 1815 and 1800, set in mahogany stands with
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Globes

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Folding Chairs Celestina 70s, 80s by Marco Zanuso for Zanotta, Italy
By Marco Zanuso, Zanotta
Located in Padova, IT
process. The company's success in the field of design has been recognized with four Golden Compasses
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Korium Black Leather Lounge Chairs by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi
By Tito Agnoli
Located in Weesp, NL
(Golden Compass) Award, in 1986 he won the gold medal at the Neocon in Chicago. Some of his pieces are
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

A pair of mahogany Regency 21-inch globes by J&W Cary dated 1799 and 1819
By Cary’s
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of mahogany Regency 21-inch globes by J&W Cary dated 1799 and 1819, the celestial globe with
Category

Antique 1790s English Regency Globes

Materials

Mahogany

Carlström & Co Mobelfabrik Pair Teak Nightstands Bedside Tables Midcentury
By Carlstrom & Co. Mobelfabrik
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Pair of Scandinavian teak bedside tables with a drawer and a shelf AB Carlström & Co. Möbelfabrik
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Carlström & Co Mobelfabrik Pair Teak Nightstands Bedside Tables
By Carlstrom & Co. Mobelfabrik
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
Möbelfabrik in Sweden at the turn of the 1950s and 1960s. Composed of a drawer and shelf, compass base in
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Pair English Mahogany Serpentine Inlaid Cutlery Boxes on Bracket Feet 18th C
Located in Charleston, SC
This Elegant pair of English George III mahogany Serpentine inlaid cutlery Boxes on Ogee Bracket
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Knife Boxes

Materials

Brass

Mercator's Ptolemaic map of Taprobana, (Ceylon) Sri Lanka
Located in Langweer, NL
. Includes a pair of sea monsters and a sailing ship. Published circa 1580. Gerard Mercator (1512 - 1594
Category

Antique 16th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Authentic 1644 Janssonius Map of the Champagne Region (Campania) in France
Located in Langweer, NL
, indicative of the region's cultural significance. In the lower left corner, a pair of cherubs are engaged in
Category

Antique 1640s Maps

Materials

Paper

"Nova Barbariae Descriptio", a 17th Century Hand-Colored Map of North Africa
By Johannes Janssonius
Located in Alamo, CA
crocodile and a dragon. A sailing ship and a compass rose lie within the Mediterranean. The detailed
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century Dutch Maps

Materials

Paper

19th c. English Regency Convex Mirror in Original Giltwood
Located in Wichita, KS
flower terminals meeting at the four compass points. The mirror is topped by a cresting of an eagle on a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass

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Pair Of Compasses For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of pair of compasses available for sale. Frequently made of wood, metal and hardwood, all pair of compasses available were constructed with great care. There are 188 antique and vintage pair of compasses for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Pair of compasses have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, Georgian and neoclassical pair of compasses are consistently popular styles. Pair of compasses have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Pierre Jeanneret, Cary’s and Mario Bellini are consistently popular.

How Much are Pair Of Compasses?

Pair of compasses can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,274, while the lowest priced sells for $155 and the highest can go for as much as $528,523.
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    A nautical compass is a compass made up of parallel or bundled needles that are permanently connected to the card and used to display directions (north, east, south, and west) as well as their immediate points. Compared to an electronic device equipped with GPS, a compass is inexpensive, has a low risk of malfunctioning and is a lightweight instrument. Compasses were once indispensable for sailors navigating the high seas. Find a collection of antique and vintage nautical compasses on 1stDibs today.
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    A pocket compass consists of a magnetic needle encased in a nonmagnetic case that allows the needle to freely swing over a graded face or dial. A pocket compass is a timeless instrument — it can be used for research or navigation in remote areas as well as in dark and foggy conditions. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pocket compasses.
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