Retro 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
Category
Mid-20th Century French Other Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Brass, Iron
Brass & Teak Armillary Sphere Vintage Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage brass armillary sphere table lamp, mounted on a solid teak base. This was made
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Brass
20th Century English Garden Ornament Armillary Sphere in Galvanized Metal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage, simple yet stunning very large armillary sphere pierced with an arrow, mounted upon a
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Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Metal
20th Century Design Roger Lecal Rocking Chaise Longue, Jetstar Model, 1975
By Roger Lecal
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
white lacquered metal rings movable on two central pivots, thus forming armillary spheres composing the
Category
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Metal
H 35.83 in W 31.11 in D 50.01 in
Superb Large Picart Le Doux Aubusson Woven Wool Tapestry, 1961
By Jean Picart Le Doux
Located in New York, NY
with central armillary sphere motif, flanked by symbols of the sciences, perfect
for a library or study
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Wool
Celestial globe by Kelvin & Hughes, in original case with accessories
By Kelvin & Hughes 1
Located in London, GB
Globes and Armillary Spheres in the National Maritime Museum, Elly Dekker, 1999.
Category
Late 20th Century English Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Brass
H 11.5 in W 10.75 in D 10.75 in
Swedish Atlas Armillary Sundial Mounted on Hand-Carved Antique Stone Plinth
Located in Atlanta, GA
sphere's center perimeter. The figural armillary sundial has been mounted onto an antique hand-carved stone
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Stone, Metal, Copper
H 45.5 in W 21 in D 16 in
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Located in Potters Bar, GB
This Rather Impressive Chaise Longue is Raised Upon Wonderful Carved and Turned Feet with Brass Castors.
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1980s William IV Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Victorian Moorish Wrought & Cast Iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a masterpiece in High Victorian ironwork design. This Pergola was built around the same time a...
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Late 19th Century European Moorish Retro Armillary Sphere
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Wrought Iron
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Japanese Rare Old Pair Tall Trellis Flower Garden Lanterns
Located in South Burlington, VT
Handsome examples- first of this design we have seen.
Fine quality with original rustic garden patina.
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Iron
English 20th Century Iron Armillary Held by the Titan Atlas on Stone Pedestal
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English iron armillary depicting Atlas carrying the world from the early 20th century, with carved stone pedestal. Created in England during the 20th century, this armillary featu...
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20th Century English Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Stone, Iron
H 61.75 in W 34.5 in D 21 in
Large Armillary Sundial with Cast Iron Pedestal
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Large Armillary Sundial with cast iron pedestal. A Victorian white painted, Cast Iron sundial pedestal. The column is cast with four eagles and leaves on an in swept base. It is pair...
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Late 19th Century Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Steel, Iron
Carved Italian Marble Sundial with Iron Gnomon
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy, this beautiful marble sundial has a turned iron gnomon that mirrors a thin twisted rope molding along the outer edges. Beneath the gnomon attachment are colored...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Marble, Iron
Adjustable Chaise Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long leather chaise lounge with adjustable headrest. Black leather on metal frame gives a comfortable lounging chair.
Headrest: 24-30.75" in height
Please confirm location.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs Scandinavia Woodworks Co.
By Scandinavian Woodworks
Located in Baltimore, MD
A set of three, extremely sought after, gorgeous 1960s, modern teak side/dining chairs by the Scandinavia Woodworks Co., made in Singapore. Featuring a matching set of three, each re...
Category
1960s Singaporean Mid-Century Modern Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Armchair with Curved Wooden Armrests by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1950s
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
Danish Cabinetmaker's exquisite craftsmanship and emphasis on modern aesthetics are evident in this beautiful armchair. It seamlessly blends the timeless appeal of traditional design...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Swedish Designer, Table Lamp, Teak, Ceramic, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and red and blue ceramic tile table lamp designed and produced in Sweden, 1950s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 8.95” H x 3.84” Diameter
Dimensions of Shade (inches): 3” Top Di...
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1950s Swedish Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Ceramic, Teak
French Vintage Painted Armillary
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A great vintage iron armillary. The armillary has a black painted finish with an accent of brass. This piece is intended for ornamental use.
Category
20th Century French Other Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Metal
Victorian Art Nouveau Upholstered Chaise Longue
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian Art Nouveau upholstered chaise longue.
This is a very attractive sofa it has been newly upholstered with an extra thick Heavyweight Jacquard Fabric, a superb Art nouveau...
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Mid-19th Century High Victorian Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Damask
19th Century Pair of English Victorian Leather Armchairs
Located in London, GB
This is a handsome pair of antique Victorian mahogany and leather club armchairs, circa 1880 in date.
This lovely pair was made from masterly crafted hand-carved solid mahogany with...
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1880s English Victorian Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1970's Vintage Brass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and well made vintage brass table / desk lamp. This was made in Spain, it dates from around the 1970’s.
It is of fantastic quality, with a well made brass frame. The ...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Brass
Danish Mid Century Staved Teak Wood Bulbous Sculpted Table Lamp
Located in Baltimore, MD
This is an absolutely beautiful mid century teak table lamp of superior craftsmanship, circa 1960s, made in Denmark. Features sculptural bulbous form sleek profile, composed of a ric...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Teak
Vintage Staddle Stone
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Staddle stones have a long agricultural history in Europe as a clever way to support granaries, hay ricks, and beehives. Once elevated, the stones prevented the intrusion of mice and...
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19th Century English Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Stone
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Armillary Sphere
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Armillary sphere with incredible patina. Base is 8" diameter
Category
1950s American Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
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. An
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Mid-20th Century French Edwardian Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
20th Century French Metal Armillary Sphere
Located in LEGNY, FR
This armillary sphere is made of metal and has a rust color finish.
As a conversation piece or as
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Metal
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. Antique brass
Category
1950s American Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Brass
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
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armillary Sphere
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.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Bronze, Copper
French Bronze Table Lamp with Armillary Sphere
Located in Fairfax, VA
Brass Celestial Armillary Globe Study Table Lamp. This bronze consisting of a spherical framework
Category
1950s French Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Bronze
French Bronze Table Lamp with Armillary Sphere
Located in Fairfax, VA
Elegant French bronze table lamp with Hillary sphere.
This bronze consisting of a spherical
Category
1950s French Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Bronze
Sculptural 1950s Steel Armillary Side Table
Located in London, GB
armillary sphere
France, circa 1950.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Armillary Sphere
Large Scaled & Well-Rendered American 1980s Steel Astrological Zodiac Armillary
Located in San Francisco, CA
square marble base; an armillary sphere is a tool that can be used to solve various astronomical problems
Category
1980s American Retro Armillary Sphere
H 27 in W 24 in D 19 in
YVES SAINT Laurent silver astronomical armillary necklace
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This pendant on this necklace is a very small model of an armillary sphere. For all of you who do
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1980s French Retro Armillary Sphere
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Frederick Cooper Astrological Armillary Table Lamps
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a Classic pair of astrological, armillary sphere table lamps, depicting
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1960s American Retro Armillary Sphere
H 25.5 in W 16 in D 11 in
Mid-Century Iron Zodiac Armillary: Majestic 5ft Tall Floor Standing Art Piece
Located in New York, NY
The Floor Standing Iron Zodiac Armillary Sphere is a magnificent piece that effortlessly combines
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Mid-20th Century American Renaissance Revival Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Iron
H 62 in W 18 in D 18 in
Tall Mid Century Machine Age Style Astrology or Armillary Iron and Brass Sphere
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 30 inches tall and designed in the 'form follows function' way this sphere or globe has a
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 30 in W 17 in D 17 in
Tall Mid Century Machine Age Style Astrology or Armillary Iron and Brass Sphere
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 30 inches tall and designed in the 'form follows function' way this sphere or globe has a
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 30 in W 17 in D 17 in
Classic Neoclassical Brass Armillary
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A wonderful table top or desk accessory found in this stunning brass armillary having neoclassical
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1970s American Neoclassical Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Brass
Strikingly Large Black Iron and Tessellated Stone Armillary Sculpture
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
armillary measures 39” tall on a 12.5” base. There are nine iron rings that rotate around the inner sphere
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1980s Philippine Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Stone, Iron
Armillary Sphere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine Italian desk top articles nicely detailed in wood, iron, and tole.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Metal, Iron
Armillary Sphere and Sundial in Copper and Iron, Mid-20th Century
Located in Valladolid, ES
A very interesting armillary sphere and sundial in copper, iron and a wood base.
It has been in a
Category
1950s French Edwardian Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Iron
Vintage Brass & Copper Armillary Sphere Bookends, Austria, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A decorative set of two bookends. Some wear with a nice patina, but this is old-age. Made of brass, copper and a wooden. Found at an estate sale in Vienna, Austria and was made proba...
Category
1960s German Classical Roman Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Metal
Large Scale Steel Armillary Sphere Sundial with Gold Leaf Gilt Details
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful large scale is armillary in metal with a central sphere depicting earth.
The arrow is
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Steel, Gold Leaf
Vintage Metal Armillary Globe Sphere with Arrow Celestial Sculpture Industrial
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage silver tone metal armillary sphere made of five concentric bands with an arrow through the
Category
Late 20th Century Industrial Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Metal
Big Impressive Iron Armillary Sculpture
By Maitland Smith
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A big impressive iron armillary sculpture having a rust colored aged patina and verdigris dolphins
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Brass, Iron
Swedish Midcentury Copper Armillary Depicting Atlas Mounted on Stone Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
effortlessly this armillary! Casually placing his right hand on his waist, Atlas raises the sphere made of
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Stone, Copper
Midcentury Astrolabe Globe Aluminum Desktop Mobile
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Midcentury silver armillary style tabletop kinetic sculpture mobile featuring rotating spheres
An
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Aluminum
Seahorse Armillary Sphere
Located in Katonah, NY
A bronze, copper and iron armillary sphere, the support a finely modeled seahorse with verdigris
Category
1950s Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Iron, Bronze
Bronze Armillary Sphere on Art Nouveau Base
Located in Katonah, NY
A bronze armillary sphere, with multiple celestial rings, including a numbered equatorial ring, the
Category
1950s French Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Cast Stone, Bronze
Mid-20th Century Armillary Sphere Globe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The armillary sphere is usually a ball representing the earth. It is used to demonstrate the motion
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Metal
Armillary Sphere
Located in San Francisco, CA
Brass armillary spheres
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1950s American Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Brass
Armillary Sphere
Located in San Francisco, CA
Playful armillary sphere.
Category
1950s American Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Metal
Armillary Sphere Table Lamp
Located in Austin, TX
A decorative brass Table Lamp in the shape of an Armillary Sphere.
Category
1970s French Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Brass
Armillary Sphere table lamp 1970
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brussels, BE
A nice Armillary Sphere table lamp
Category
1970s French Retro Armillary Sphere
Vintage French Garden Armillary Sphere Sundial Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Discovered during our recent time in France, this vintage French garden armillary sphere sundial
Category
Mid-20th Century French Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Iron
Pair of Wrought Iron and Gilt Armillary Sphere Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Wrought Iron and Gilt Armillary Sphere Tables
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1950s Argentine Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Iron
Pair of Wrought Iron and Gilt Armillary Sphere Tables
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hand Wrought Iron Armillary Sphere Tables with Inset Glass Tops. Armillary has Movement
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1950s Argentine Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Iron
Tall Copper Armillary Sphere on Stone Column, France circa 1960
Located in Houston, TX
holding aloft a large copper armillary sphere shot through with an arrow point and tail (known as the
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1960s French Retro Armillary Sphere
Pair of Italian Globe Hanging Lights, circa 1990
Located in London, GB
A magnificent pair of Italian brass globe hanging lights in the form of armillary spheres, circa
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Brass
Pair of English Bronze and White Marble Atlas Figures
Located in San Francisco, CA
style, each figure bearing an armillary sphere on its shoulders, the matte white marble bases block
Category
1950s English Retro Armillary Sphere
Armillary Moving Sphere Metal Table Lamp
By Maison Charles et Fils
Located in Brussels, BE
Beautiful armillary chromed metal table lamp with a sphere turning round his axe. Black fabric
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Chrome
Iron Armillary
Located in Mt. Kisco, NY
Decorative element for garden or interior. wrought iron interconnecting spheres on small base
Category
1950s French Retro Armillary Sphere
Armillary Sphere
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
American armillary sphere, circa 1950
Category
1950s Retro Armillary Sphere
Pair of Sphere Sundials
Located in Madrid, Madrid
A pair sundials in the shape of armillary spheres in bronze on travertine marble bases.
Category
1960s French Retro Armillary Sphere
Materials
Bronze
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Retro Armillary Sphere For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic retro armillary sphere available at 1stDibs. A retro armillary sphere — often made from metal, brass and fabric — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer retro armillary sphere, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each retro armillary sphere bearing mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made retro armillary sphere over the years, but those crafted by Jean Picart Le Doux, Maitland Smith and Roger Lecal are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Retro Armillary Sphere?
Prices for a retro armillary sphere can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $420 and can go as high as $14,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,070.
Questions About Retro Armillary Sphere
- 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.
- 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.
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