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Vintage Ship Helm Center Table
Vintage Ship Helm Center Table

Vintage Ship Helm Center Table

$9,600

H 30.5 in Dm 62 in

Vintage Ship Helm Center Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage and unique ship helm center table with glass top and supported by a marble base.

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Nautical Brass and Bakelite Ships Wheel Helm Table Lamp
Nautical Brass and Bakelite Ships Wheel Helm Table Lamp

Nautical Brass and Bakelite Ships Wheel Helm Table Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

1950s Brass And Bakelite Ships Wheel Accent Table Lamp With Pull Chain. Measures 14" High x 8" Wide x 8" Deep

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

1930s bronze steering helm by the Benson Electric Co of Wisconsin
1930s bronze steering helm by the Benson Electric Co of Wisconsin

1930s bronze steering helm by the Benson Electric Co of Wisconsin

Located in London, GB

Bronze ship's steering helm with wheel by the Benson Electric Company, Superior, Wisconsin.

Category

Early 20th Century American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Vintage Asian Silver Warship / Tutle Ship Ornament
Vintage Asian Silver Warship / Tutle Ship Ornament

Vintage Asian Silver Warship / Tutle Ship Ornament

$4,998

H 7.87 in W 5.83 in D 7.32 in

Vintage Asian Silver Warship / Tutle Ship Ornament

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The plateaued helm of the ship is further ornamented with two open doors and a continuation of cannons from the hull.

Category

1990s Asian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass
W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass

W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass

By A. Lietz Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

They are often in the helm of the ship and allow sailor to maintain the correct course.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass, Copper

Smith London Nautical Maritime Ships Wheel Brass Porthole Wall Clock 25"
Smith London Nautical Maritime Ships Wheel Brass Porthole Wall Clock 25"

Smith London Nautical Maritime Ships Wheel Brass Porthole Wall Clock 25"

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th century nautical wall clock in the shape of a wooden ship's wheel / helm, with the face framed in a brass porthole.

Category

Late 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

"Steering the Ship", 1941 Illustration Art with Sailor for Saturday Eve Post
"Steering the Ship", 1941 Illustration Art with Sailor for Saturday Eve Post

"Steering the Ship", 1941 Illustration Art with Sailor for Saturday Eve Post

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Boldly conceived and executed, this original maquette for a proposed Saturday Evening Post cover by Larry Segall depicts a sailor at the helm of a ship, his hands on the wheel and hi...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Pair of Patinated Bronze Figures After Giambologna
Pair of Patinated Bronze Figures After Giambologna

Pair of Patinated Bronze Figures After Giambologna

$10,207 / set

H 33.27 in W 6.7 in D 11.42 in

Pair of Patinated Bronze Figures After Giambologna

By Giambologna

Located in London, GB

The figures stand on cylindrical yellow marble bases, which are ringed with continuous relief panels, depicting cherubs at the helm of sailing ships, and navigating using globes.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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Carved Dutch Curule Chair, circa 1895
Carved Dutch Curule Chair, circa 1895

Carved Dutch Curule Chair, circa 1895

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H 44.25 in W 23 in D 22.75 in

Carved Dutch Curule Chair, circa 1895

Located in Evergreen, CO

Crafted from oak and finished with a dark stain, the chair features a shaped cresting rail carved with a gentleman's face amid scrolled leaves, flanked by decorative finials; a backr...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Chairs

Materials

Oak

British Ship's Helm
British Ship's Helm

British Ship's Helm

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H 63.5 in W 52 in D 26 in

British Ship's Helm

Located in Stamford, CT

A beautiful turn of the 20th century, museum quality British ship's helm. The unit is complete with oil burner, skylight, fiddlers tube, navigator's balls, inclinometer, access doors...

Category

English More Furniture and Collectibles

Mid Century Brass Pop-Up Cigarette Nautical Lighthouse Dispense w/ Ship Helm
Mid Century Brass Pop-Up Cigarette Nautical Lighthouse Dispense w/ Ship Helm

Mid Century Brass Pop-Up Cigarette Nautical Lighthouse Dispense w/ Ship Helm

Located in Van Nuys, CA

It features a delightful ship's helm, adding a nautical touch to its design.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Brass

American Ship's Wheel or Helm with Brass Inlay of Stars & Shooting Stars
American Ship's Wheel or Helm with Brass Inlay of Stars & Shooting Stars

American Ship's Wheel or Helm with Brass Inlay of Stars & Shooting Stars

Located in Downingtown, PA

Ship's Helm with brass inlay of shooting stars and stars, Early 20th Century The large decorative ship's wheel or helm are beautifully inlaid on both sides with brass decoration ...

Category

Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

MCM Chromed Ship's Wheel Table Lighter by Hamilton
MCM Chromed Ship's Wheel Table Lighter by Hamilton

MCM Chromed Ship's Wheel Table Lighter by Hamilton

By Hamilton

Located in Nantucket, MA

Mid twentieth century chromed metal table lighter in the form of a ship's helm, appears to have never been used. Turn the wheel to operate.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Art Deco Cobalt Blue Glass Sailboat Electric Clock by Victor
Art Deco Cobalt Blue Glass Sailboat Electric Clock by Victor

Art Deco Cobalt Blue Glass Sailboat Electric Clock by Victor

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Clock features a large 10" Cobalt mirrored glass sail with ships helm around the clock face.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Clocks

Materials

Wood, Mirror

Novelty Nautical Clock and Barometer Set by Westbury Clock Co., USA
Novelty Nautical Clock and Barometer Set by Westbury Clock Co., USA

Novelty Nautical Clock and Barometer Set by Westbury Clock Co., USA

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

., USA in the form of double ship's helm in bronzed case with an eight day movement striking the ship's watch bells.

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Ship's Wheel, English, Bronze, Decorative Maritime Helm
Mid-Century Ship's Wheel, English, Bronze, Decorative Maritime Helm

Mid-Century Ship's Wheel, English, Bronze, Decorative Maritime Helm

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a mounted mid-century ship's wheel. An English, bronze and oak decorative maritime helm, dating to the mid-century.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze

Old Boat Helm or Ship Wheel - for different uses
Old Boat Helm or Ship Wheel - for different uses

Old Boat Helm or Ship Wheel - for different uses

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Old boat helm for wall decoration or for coffee table with base and glass top - It has been recovered from an old boat. diam. cm.87 - only wheel: diam. cm. 60 - M/1487.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Nautical Brass and Bakelite Ships Wheel Helm Table Lamp
Nautical Brass and Bakelite Ships Wheel Helm Table Lamp

Nautical Brass and Bakelite Ships Wheel Helm Table Lamp

Located in Van Nuys, CA

1950s brass and bakelite ships wheel accent table lamp with pull chain. Measures 14" high x 8" wide x 8" deep.  

Category

Vintage 1950s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

4' Large Antique Ship's Wheel, English, Oak, Decorative Maritime Helm, Victorian
4' Large Antique Ship's Wheel, English, Oak, Decorative Maritime Helm, Victorian

4' Large Antique Ship's Wheel, English, Oak, Decorative Maritime Helm, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a very large antique ship's wheel. An English, oak and bronze decorative maritime helm, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900 High maritime appeal with a strikingl...

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Large Brass Set Eight Spoke Mahogany Ships Wheel, 19th Century
Antique Large Brass Set Eight Spoke Mahogany Ships Wheel, 19th Century

Antique Large Brass Set Eight Spoke Mahogany Ships Wheel, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A superb antique mahogany and brass ships wheel/helm circa 1880 in date. The wheel features eight turn king cylindrical spokes ending in handles, made from beautiful solid mahogan...

Category

Antique 1880s Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Salem Ships Bell Nautical 8 Day Desk Clock Brass Wheel Porthole Working
Vintage Salem Ships Bell Nautical 8 Day Desk Clock Brass Wheel Porthole Working

Vintage Salem Ships Bell Nautical 8 Day Desk Clock Brass Wheel Porthole Working

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th century Salem Ships Bell desk / table clock. Brass case in the shape of a porthole surrounded by a ship's wheel / helm, set on a rectangular wood base.

Category

Late 20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Brass

English Compass Ship's log, 40's, teak and brass, 19th century compass. XIX
English Compass Ship's log, 40's, teak and brass, 19th century compass. XIX

English Compass Ship's log, 40's, teak and brass, 19th century compass. XIX

By Ainsley South Shields

Located in Valladolid, ES

They are usually at the helm of the ship and allow the sailor to maintain the correct course.

Category

Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Nautical Objects

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Two Patinated Bronze Sculptures of Mercury and Fortuna after Giambologna
Two Patinated Bronze Sculptures of Mercury and Fortuna after Giambologna

Two Patinated Bronze Sculptures of Mercury and Fortuna after Giambologna

By Giambologna

Located in London, GB

The figures stand on cylindrical yellow marble bases, which are ringed with continuous relief panels, depicting cherubs at the helm of sailing ships, and navigating using globes.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Teak Ships Wheel, 6 Spoke Helm Wheel, Teak and Brass
Vintage Teak Ships Wheel, 6 Spoke Helm Wheel, Teak and Brass

Vintage Teak Ships Wheel, 6 Spoke Helm Wheel, Teak and Brass

Located in Oxfordshire, GB

Small teak helm wheel, ships wheel. A well shaped six spoke ship's helm wheel from the late 19th or early 20th century.

Category

Vintage 1920s British Nautical Objects

Materials

Teak

Antique Italian Ships Wheel Table, Helm From Giuseppe Verdi
Antique Italian Ships Wheel Table, Helm From Giuseppe Verdi

Antique Italian Ships Wheel Table, Helm From Giuseppe Verdi

Located in Forney, TX

A rare and important Italian ship's wheel table, circa 1920s, comprising the large oak and brass helm salvaged from the Italian passenger steam ship Giuseppe Verdi, rising on cylind...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art Center Tables

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass & Wood Nautical Maritime 6 Spoke Sail Boat Ships Wheel Helm 24"
Vintage Brass & Wood Nautical Maritime 6 Spoke Sail Boat Ships Wheel Helm 24"

Vintage Brass & Wood Nautical Maritime 6 Spoke Sail Boat Ships Wheel Helm 24"

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 20th century wood and brass ship's steering wheel / helm. Traditionally styled with six turned spokes and brass center mount.

Category

Late 20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Vintage Oak & Brass 8 Spoke Nautical Maritime Sail Boat Ships Wheel Helm 36"
Vintage Oak & Brass 8 Spoke Nautical Maritime Sail Boat Ships Wheel Helm 36"

Vintage Oak & Brass 8 Spoke Nautical Maritime Sail Boat Ships Wheel Helm 36"

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage oak ship's wheel with eight turned spokes and brass center. Dimensions: 36" x 2" x 36" (Width x Depth x Height)

Category

Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Ship's Wheel
Antique Ship's Wheel

Antique Ship's Wheel

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H 30 in W 30 in D 2 in

Antique Ship's Wheel

Located in Norwell, MA

Varnished ship's wheel or helm. Eight turned spokes. Polished brass hub, brass outer ring. 30" diameter.

Category

Antique 19th Century Nautical Objects

1964 Polish Ship's Helm with Fog Light, Hydroster
1964 Polish Ship's Helm with Fog Light, Hydroster

1964 Polish Ship's Helm with Fog Light, Hydroster

Located in Milan, OH

The Hydroster ship's helm is a true time capsule of the nautical industry.

Category

Vintage 1960s Nautical Objects

Materials

Steel

Dutch Draw Leaf Dining Table with Parquet Top and Carved Peasant Legs
Dutch Draw Leaf Dining Table with Parquet Top and Carved Peasant Legs

Dutch Draw Leaf Dining Table with Parquet Top and Carved Peasant Legs

Located in Evergreen, CO

Additional carvings includes partial ship helms, embellishing the aprons on the front and back of the table, reminiscent of Holland's seafaring heritage.

Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Set of Three Swivel Stools
Set of Three Swivel Stools

Set of Three Swivel Stools

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H 42.5 in W 23 in D 15.5 in

Set of Three Swivel Stools

Located in Spokane, WA

Swivel stools, with original wood patina, from helm of ship. Stamped American Seating Company, Grand Rapids Michigan.

Category

20th Century American Stools

Materials

Steel

Brass Ship Wheel with Helm
Brass Ship Wheel with Helm

Brass Ship Wheel with Helm

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H 47 in Dm 47 in

Brass Ship Wheel with Helm

Located in Stamford, CT

Vintage Brown's and Company brass ship wheel with helm. Please note of wear consistent with age including oxidation.

Category

20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

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Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

Edo Period Samurai Suit Of Armor

$188,500

H 51.25 in W 25.75 in D 22.63 in

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$248,500 / set

H 10.25 in W 20.75 in D 16.38 in

Fabergé Silver Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

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By Pauly et Cie, Guggenheim Museum

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

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Antique 19th Century Italian Victorian Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Walnut

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Very Large 19th Century French Napoleon III Period Ebony and Bronze Hourglass

Located in Fayetteville, AR

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Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
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Located in London, Park Royal

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Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

$61,117Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

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Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet

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Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

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Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons

Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons

Located in Rome, IT

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Located in Paris, FR

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Nikon WWII Naval destroyer Binoculars.
Nikon WWII Naval destroyer Binoculars.

Nikon WWII Naval destroyer Binoculars.

$52,000

H 129.73 in W 17.72 in D 7.49 in

Nikon WWII Naval destroyer Binoculars.

By Nikon

Located in Aspen, CO

One pair of WWII Naval Binoculars with a magnification of 20 x 120. Mounted on a period tripod, these exceptional binoculars display entirely original optics in a distinctly Japanese...

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Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano

Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano

Located in London, GB

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Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 Marine Binoculars
Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 Marine Binoculars

Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 Marine Binoculars

$35,000

H 53 in W 35 in D 13.78 in

Fuji Meibo 15 x 80 Marine Binoculars

By Fuji Meibo

Located in Aspen, CO

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Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon

Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon

$179,650 / set

H 22.5 in W 27 in D 48 in

Pair of Antique English Naval Cannon

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

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Bronze

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the ship helm you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and brass, every ship helm was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ship helm, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A ship helm is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Art Deco, Folk Art and Victorian styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Ship Helm?

A ship helm can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,229, while the lowest priced sells for $454 and the highest can go for as much as $17,500.