What does an armillary sphere do?

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.

How do I read an armillary sphere?

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.

How do I make a garden sphere?

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.

Why is Hand with Reflective Sphere so famous?

Hand with Reflective Sphere is so famous because it demonstrates artist M.C. Escher's skill at fooling the eye. Since he produced the print in January 1935, viewers have been intrigued by the realistic distorted reflection visible in the sphere. In addition, some people see a deeper meaning in the work related to how people distort their own self-images. Shop a selection of M.C. Escher art on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?

The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.

What is the difference between an accent table and an end table?

The difference between an accent table and an end table comes down to how you use them. Accent tables function primarily as decorations and may be placed almost anywhere in a room. The purpose of an end table is to provide storage space next to a sofa or loveseat. Most people use them in pairs, with one placed on either side of the focal furnishing in a seating area. Find a large collection of accent tables and end tables on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a drawing table and a drafting table?

The main difference between a drawing table and a drafting table is adjustability. Typically, drawing table writing surfaces are stationary, while most drafting tables can be tilted and moved up and down. However, some people use the terms drawing and drafting table interchangeably to describe any table with a tilted writing surface. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of drafting tables.

What is the difference between a coffee table and a cocktail table?

While both pieces are relatively new to the furniture world, the main difference between them are their shapes. A cocktail table is generally square or rectangular in shape, while a coffee table tends to be oval or circular in shape. You can shop a collection of furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?

There are two differences between end tables and side tables: function and size. Typically, end tables go beside a chair or at opposite ends of a sofa and have smaller tabletops, while side tables go toward the sides of seating areas or against walls and feature a larger surface area. However, many people use the words side and end tables interchangeably, so these differences may not always apply. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of end and side tables.

What is the difference between a billiard table and a pool table?

The difference between a billiard table and a pool table is primarily the size. The basic dimensions of a billiard table are usually 10’ by 5’, whereas a pool table is a relatively smaller structure, as they’re usually 3.5’ by 7’. An additional way that these tables differ from each other is the absence of pockets on the billiard table. Shop a range of billiard and pool tables on 1stDibs.

What is the difference between a bistro table and a pub table?

The main difference between a bistro table and a pub table is the size. A bistro table is usually around 28 to 36 inches tall, so you can sit at it with a standard dining chair. Often, people pair bistro chairs with bistro tables. A pub table is taller at around 40 to 44 inches and requires a pub-height chair or stool for comfortable seating. Find a variety of pub and bistro tables on 1stDibs.

What is a smoker’s table?

A smoker’s table or smoking stand is a piece of furniture that was designed to hold ashtrays and give smokers a place to stand or lean while they smoked. Some smoking stands were smaller and designed to be placed next to armchairs or other furniture, while tables were typically taller. Shop a collection of smoker’s tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a cocktail table?

Cocktail tables are ornate low tables traditionally used to serve cocktails and food in a seating area. When first sold in the early 20th-century, cocktail tables tended to be square or rectangular, while coffee tables were round or oval shaped. Today, both types of table come in a wide range of shapes. Find a variety of antique and vintage cocktail tables on 1stDibs.

What is a drink table?

A drink table is a small side table that’s main purpose is to provide a surface to place your drink. Drink tables are characterized by a small tabletop supported by a post and a thick base, and could come in a variety of styles from classic-chic to modern and sleek. Shop a collection of drink tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a waterfall table?

A waterfall table is one where the material and the appearance of the top is extended down the side. Quite often it’s extended down two ends to give the appearance of it flowing over the side. Shop a collection of waterfall tables from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is a working table?

A working table is, simply put, a table where you can work. It is equipped with drawers and holders to hold implements and materials. It can range from a simple flat surface to complex designs. On 1stDibs, you can find the perfect table for your work purposes.

What is a transformer table?

A transformer table is the right fit for every occasion. It is made of 100% hardwood and boldly becomes the focal point of any interior space. It is an extendable dining table that can adjust up to 118 degrees and seats up to 12 people. A wide variety of tables are available on 1stDibs.

What is a dumbwaiter table?

A dumbwaiter table has two to three circular trays attached to a central column supported on a tripod base. Mostly made from mahogany, some varieties are designed with collapsible trays. On 1stDibs, you can find an antique and vintage collection of dumbwaiter tables.

What is a dough table?

A dough table, or kneading trough, is a primitive piece of furniture used in the bread-making process. Dough tables originated in Europe and were brought to the United States by the Pennsylvania Dutch sometime in the 1700s. The table's flat lid makes for the perfect kneading surface while the inside trough is the perfect space for the dough to rise.

End tables are small tables that sit beside a larger piece of furniture. The height of an end table is generally that of an arm of a chair.

Table With Spheres

Colorful Ceramic Table Lamp

Acrylic Sphere

Decorative Sphere

Metal Sphere

Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pins Round Side Table with Spheres by Marioni

$2,699 / item

H 25.6 in Dm 25.6 in

Vintage Design Table with Spheres and Marble, 1970s

Located in Benalmadena, ES

1970s table featuring a smoked glass top supported by acrylic spheres and square bases in black

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Vintage Design Table with Spheres and Marble, 1970s

$951

H 15.75 in W 49.61 in D 20.08 in

Spheres Console Table with Aluminium Black and Gold Spheres

Located in Paris, FR

Console table spheres with aluminium and brass structure, brass gold-plated spheres and black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Console Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Plate, Brass

Spheres Console Table with Aluminium Black and Gold Spheres

$49,356 / item

H 33.47 in W 50.4 in D 18.9 in

Spheres Golded Dining Table with Aluminium Gold Sphere

Located in Paris, FR

Dining table or conference table spheres golded composed by metallic spheres and semi spheres

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Tables

Materials

Gold Plate, Metal, Aluminum

Spheres Golded Dining Table with Aluminium Gold Sphere

$102,876

H 30.71 in W 102.37 in D 55.91 in

Spheres Console Table with Aluminium White and Gold Spheres

Located in Paris, FR

Console table spheres composed by metallic spheres and semi spheres joined together. Aluminium

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Console Tables

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Spheres Console Table with Aluminium White and Gold Spheres

$39,485 Sale Price / item

20% Off

H 33.47 in W 50.4 in D 18.9 in

Spheres Dining Table

Located in Paris, FR

Dining Table Spheres with aluminium and brass structure, brass gold-plated spheres and black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Plate, Brass

Spheres Dining Table

$124,878

H 30.71 in W 102.37 in D 55.91 in

Spheres Side Table

Located in Paris, FR

Side table spheres with aluminium and brass structure, brass gold-plated spheres and black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Side Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Gold Plate, Brass

Spheres Side Table

$15,889 Sale Price / item

16% Off

H 18.51 in Dm 15.75 in

Postmodern Lacquered Side/End Tables with Faux Black Marble Spheres

Located in Dallas, TX

Postmodern styling stunning from every angle these side or end tables designed and created in the

Category

Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Lacquer

Postmodern Lacquered Side/End Tables with Faux Black Marble Spheres

$4,750 / set

H 21 in W 26 in D 26 in

BAG Turgi Table Lamp with clear iridescent glass sphere

By BAG Turgi

Located in Mortsel, BE

Captivating BAG Turgi table lamp! 🧡 Featuring a vibrant orange painted frame and a mesmerizing

Category

Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

BAG Turgi Table Lamp with clear iridescent glass sphere

$3,924

H 20.87 in W 9.06 in D 7.09 in

Pair of Polished Brass Table Lamps with Alabaster Spheres

By Glustin Creation

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Pair of table lamps made of polished brass body, and alabaster feet and decorative spheres attached

Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Pair of Polished Brass Table Lamps with Alabaster Spheres

$10,152 / set

H 24.81 in Dm 9.85 in

Pair of Chrome Table Lamps with Magnetized Spheres, 1960s

By Laurel Lamp Company

Located in New York, NY

Pair of sculptural table lamps in chrome with adjustable magnetized spheres to direct light by

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Chrome Table Lamps with Magnetized Spheres, 1960s

$4,500 / set

H 23.5 in Dm 9 in

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 End Tables

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage Iron Stand with Armillary Sphere

$3,950

H 20.5 in Dm 14.5 in

CLOUD Organic Shaped Glass Coffee Table with Blue Solid Wood Spheres

By Studio Christine Kalia

Located in Larnaca, CY

Tempered Glass with three solid wooden lacquered spheres. Captured on the moment of transition

Category

2010s Greek Center Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

CLOUD Organic Shaped Glass Coffee Table with Blue Solid Wood Spheres

$2,854 / item

H 11.82 in W 51.19 in D 51.19 in

Copper Sphere Table with Square Lacquer Top by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sphere table antique copper black lacquer hand repoussé limited edition side table. Lacquer is a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Side Tables

Materials

Copper

Copper Sphere Table with Square Lacquer Top by Robert Kuo, Limited Edition

$5,100 / item

H 21.25 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in

Tessellated Malachite Cone Shape Table with Black Marble Tessellated Sphere Legs

By Maitland Smith

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A wonderfully unusual table in the shape of an inverted cone. The exterior is of tessellated black

Category

20th Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Malachite, Belgian Black Marble

Tessellated Malachite Cone Shape Table with Black Marble Tessellated Sphere Legs

$2,800

H 21.5 in Dm 18 in

Aurum Table Lamp with Round Base & Glass Sphere Shade by Nuumbra

Located in Geneve, CH

Aurum Table Lamp with Round Base & Glass Sphere Shade by Nuumbra Dimensions: Ø 7,6 x H 16 cm

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Aurum Table Lamp with Round Base & Glass Sphere Shade by Nuumbra

$699 / item

H 6.3 in Dm 3 in

Scandinavian Modern Brass Table Lamp with White Opaline Glass Sphere

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Simplistically composed Scandinavian Modern table Lamp. It features a heavy solid brass base and

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Brass Table Lamp with White Opaline Glass Sphere

$451 Sale Price

20% Off

H 12.6 in Dm 5.52 in

Walter Von Nessen For Nessen Lighting Chrome Table Lamp With Sphere

Located in Mexico City, MX

A mid-century American Art Decó style table lamp with sphere by Walter von Nessen. The lamp's body

Category

Mid-20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Walter Von Nessen For Nessen Lighting Chrome Table Lamp With Sphere

$1,200

H 25.2 in Dm 13.39 in

Italian 1800s Walnut Guéridon Side Table with Carved Apron and Gilt Spheres

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Italian walnut guéridon side table from the early 19th century with parquetry top, carved apron

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Gueridon

Materials

Walnut

Italian 1800s Walnut Guéridon Side Table with Carved Apron and Gilt Spheres

$5,995

H 31 in Dm 20 in

Clear Bubbles Murano Glass Table Lamps With 3 Spheres, a Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Murano glass clear modern style with bubbles in the glass and a triple sphere shape. Amazing hand

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Murano Glass

Clear Bubbles Murano Glass Table Lamps With 3 Spheres, a Pair

$1,200 / set

H 28 in Dm 8 in

Italian Coffee Table with Red, Black & White Marble Spheres, 1990s

By Cattelan Italia

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Italian coffee table composed of three solid marble spheres in white, black, and red. This piece

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Italian Coffee Table with Red, Black & White Marble Spheres, 1990s

$2,378 Sale Price / set

20% Off

H 9.85 in Dm 9.85 in

Vintage Italian Table Lamps With Brass Base And Murano Glass Sphere

Located in Prato, Tuscany

Elegant pair of vintage table lamps featuring a handblown Murano glass sphere resting on a solid

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Table Lamps With Brass Base And Murano Glass Sphere

$2,675 / set

H 11.42 in Dm 9.45 in

Vintage Scandinavian Brass Table Lamp with Pink Marble Glass Sphere

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Unusual table light composed of brass and mounted with a spherical shade in marbled glass

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Vintage Scandinavian Brass Table Lamp with Pink Marble Glass Sphere

$451 Sale Price

20% Off

H 19.3 in Dm 6.7 in

Enlightening Plant Brass Leaves Table Lamp with White Glass Sphere 1980

Located in Florence, IT

Enlightening plant brass leaves table lamp. This highly decorative table lamp is formed into sharp

Category

Vintage 1980s Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Enlightening Plant Brass Leaves Table Lamp with White Glass Sphere 1980

$535

H 13.39 in W 16.93 in D 19.69 in

Cloud II Organic Shaped Glass Coffee Table in Beige with Solid Wood Spheres

By Studio Christine Kalia

Located in Larnaca, CY

Tempered glass with three solid wooden lacquered spheres. Captured on the moment of transition

Category

2010s Cypriot Space Age Center Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Cloud II Organic Shaped Glass Coffee Table in Beige with Solid Wood Spheres

$2,854 / item

H 11.82 in W 37.41 in D 59.06 in

Pair of Light Bronze Finish Brass Table Lamps with Alabaster Spheres

By Glustin Creation

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Pair of table lamps made of light bronze finished brass body, and alabaster feet and decorative

Category

2010s Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Pair of Light Bronze Finish Brass Table Lamps with Alabaster Spheres

$6,957 / set

H 24.81 in Dm 9.85 in

Nuum Table Lamp in Aged Brass with Opal Glass Sphere by Nuumbra

Located in Geneve, CH

Nuum Table Lamp in Aged Brass with Opal Glass Sphere by Nuumbra Dimensions: D 13 x W 21 x H 38 cm

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Nuum Table Lamp in Aged Brass with Opal Glass Sphere by Nuumbra

$2,021 / item

H 14.97 in W 8.27 in D 5.12 in

Aurum Table Lamp with Round Base & Long Glass Sphere Shade by Nuumbra

Located in Geneve, CH

Aurum Table Lamp with Round Base & Long Glass Sphere Shade by Nuumbra Dimensions: Ø 7,6 x H 45 cm

Category

2010s Mexican Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Aurum Table Lamp with Round Base & Long Glass Sphere Shade by Nuumbra

$963 / item

H 17.72 in Dm 3 in

Scandinavian mid-century table lamp model 705 with brass spheres, Sweden, 1960s

Located in Forserum, SE

An elegant mid-century table lamp, model GMA 705, crafted from brass with a sculptural design

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian mid-century table lamp model 705 with brass spheres, Sweden, 1960s

$1,129

H 25.99 in Dm 15.75 in

Table Glass Lamp “Navazi” 200x490 mm Modern Blown Lighting with Glass Sphere

Located in Vilnius, LT

, Pendant, Table lamp Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light source: G9, 110-220V

Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Table Glass Lamp “Navazi” 200x490 mm Modern Blown Lighting with Glass Sphere

$1,165 / item

H 19.3 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Table Glass Lamp “Navazi” 110x290 mm Modern Blown Lighting with Glass Sphere

Located in Vilnius, LT

, Pendant, Table lamp Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light source: G9, 110-220V

Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Table Glass Lamp “Navazi” 110x290 mm Modern Blown Lighting with Glass Sphere

$570 / item

H 11.42 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Table Glass Lamp “Navazi” 200x790 mm Modern Blown Lighting with Glass Sphere

Located in Vilnius, LT

, Pendant, Table lamp Material: Ceramic/glass base, frosted glass, textile cable Light source: G9, 110-220V

Category

2010s Ukrainian Minimalist Table Lamps

Materials

Glass

Table Glass Lamp “Navazi” 200x790 mm Modern Blown Lighting with Glass Sphere

$1,772 / item

H 31.11 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

"1108" Table Lamp by Luxus Sweden, Ash Support with Yellow Glass Sphere

By Luxus of Sweden

Located in Mortsel, BE

Introducing the captivating "1108" Table Lamp by Luxus Sweden, a true embodiment of timeless

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Wood, Ash

"1108" Table Lamp by Luxus Sweden, Ash Support with Yellow Glass Sphere

$4,394

H 23.63 in Dm 11.03 in

Art Deco Chrome Table Lamp with Sphere by Sölken Leuchten, Germany, 1970s

By Sölken Leuchten

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Sculptural chrome-plated table light with opaline glass sphere. Designed and manufactured by Sölken

Category

Vintage 1970s German Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Chrome

Art Deco Chrome Table Lamp with Sphere by Sölken Leuchten, Germany, 1970s

$428 Sale Price

20% Off

H 37 in Dm 16 in

Multicolored (Blue, Petrol, Lilac) Coffee Table with Stainless Steel and Spheres

By Studio Christine Kalia

Located in Larnaca, CY

A multicolored wooden side table with solid wood spheres hand carved on a manual wood lathe, a

Category

2010s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

Multicolored (Blue, Petrol, Lilac) Coffee Table with Stainless Steel and Spheres

$2,378 / item

H 19.69 in Dm 35.44 in

Contemporary Cloud-Form Coffee Table with Epoxy Resin Spheres and Tempered Glass

By Maison Jansen

Located in Astoria, NY

, this cloud-form coffee table features an organically shaped top in clear tempered glass, resting

Category

2010s Polish Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Epoxy Resin

Contemporary Cloud-Form Coffee Table with Epoxy Resin Spheres and Tempered Glass

$1,900

H 12.5 in W 50 in D 31 in

HAND CARVED PILLARED TABLE LAMP WiTH MARBLE SPHERE IN THE BASE BRONZED FITTINGS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

1960's hand carved table lamp with bronzed light fitting and marble sphere to the base A very good

Category

Vintage 1960s British Rococo Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

HAND CARVED PILLARED TABLE LAMP WiTH MARBLE SPHERE IN THE BASE BRONZED FITTINGS

$810

H 22.84 in W 5.12 in D 3.94 in

Mid-Century Modern Grey Chromed Table Lamp With Brass Sphere, Italy ca. 1970

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Fantastic designed, rare late mid-century modern table lamp from the 1970s in Italy. This piece of

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Grey Chromed Table Lamp With Brass Sphere, Italy ca. 1970

$1,900

H 19.69 in Dm 15.75 in

Charming Murano Glass Table Lamp with Ruby Spheres and Gold Accents 1980s Italy

By Alberto Donà

Located in Villaverla, IT

A Delicate Charming Murano Glass Table Lamp with Ruby Spheres and Gold Accents 1980s Italy. This

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Gold

Charming Murano Glass Table Lamp with Ruby Spheres and Gold Accents 1980s Italy

$3,805

H 22.63 in Dm 7.08 in

Square Stone Coffee Table with Ball Sphere Base in Cream Portuguese Travertine

Located in Amsterdam, NH

Square stone coffee table with ball sphere base in cream Portuguese Travertine A sculptural four

Category

2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Travertine, Marble

Square Stone Coffee Table with Ball Sphere Base in Cream Portuguese Travertine

$3,686 / item

H 11.82 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in

Marble sphere coffee table by Roche Bobois, 1980s

Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest

Gorgeous vintage coffee table with 3 white marble spheres mounted on lucite bases topped with a a

Category

Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Marble sphere coffee table by Roche Bobois, 1980s

$2,081

H 15.75 in Dm 43.31 in

Pair of Post War Italian Silver Sphere Table Lamps

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of 1980s (possibly Italian) table lamps with decorative silver metal spheres forming a ball

Category

20th Century Italian Post-Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair of Post War Italian Silver Sphere Table Lamps

$4,500 / set

H 30 in W 15 in D 15 in

Oak Wood Round Sphere Shaped Column Side Table, France, Mid Century

Located in New York, NY

Mid century French round top side table with elongated sphere shaped column Supporting the round

Category

Mid-20th Century French Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Oak Wood Round Sphere Shaped Column Side Table, France, Mid Century

$5,950

H 25 in Dm 23 in

Unique Bespoke White Lacquer Waterfall Edge Console with Sphere, Antonio Fortuna

Located in Queens, NY

Unique Bespoke White Lacquer Waterfall Edge Console with Sphere, Antonio Fortuna

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Console Tables

Materials

Lacquer

Unique Bespoke White Lacquer Waterfall Edge Console with Sphere, Antonio Fortuna

$9,800

H 38 in W 60 in D 17 in

Postmodern Rnd Tessellated Mactan Stone Side Table 4 Sphere Style Maitland Smith

By Maitland Smith

Located in Topeka, KS

this side table, we have two additional matching tables one side table with three spheres and one

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Post-Modern End Tables

Materials

Stone

Postmodern Rnd Tessellated Mactan Stone Side Table 4 Sphere Style Maitland Smith

$1,295

H 21 in Dm 26 in

Soft TV Unit Console in Beige with Natural Pine Solid Wood Spheres

By Studio Christine Kalia

Located in Larnaca, CY

SOFT TV unit console in beige color and natural Swedish pine solid wood spheres. With linear cuts

Category

2010s Cypriot Console Tables

Materials

Pine

Soft TV Unit Console in Beige with Natural Pine Solid Wood Spheres

$2,973 / item

H 16.54 in W 59.06 in D 15.75 in

Contemporary Pearl Desk Lamp with White Sculptural Spheres, Brass on Slate Base

By Margit Wittig

Located in London, GB

This contemporary Margit Wittig table lamp is mounted on a slate base and features multiple white

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Slate, Brass

Contemporary Pearl Desk Lamp with White Sculptural Spheres, Brass on Slate Base

$2,997

H 23.63 in W 7.09 in D 4.73 in

Planetaria Wall Light, Black Steel Frame with Dark Brass Sphere by Lara Bohinc

By Lara Bohinc

Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM

exploration of the globe created by folding and rotating three flat circles to create a single sphere

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass

Planetaria Wall Light, Black Steel Frame with Dark Brass Sphere by Lara Bohinc

$2,229 / item

H 7.88 in Dm 6.11 in

Pair of Lucy Cope Clear Crystal Mimi Sphere Lamps with Sweetie Dove Silk Shades

Located in North Salem, NY

Delightful Pair of Lucy Cope English Clear Crystal Mini-Mini Sphere Lamps on a 3 1/8" Square Black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Lucy Cope Clear Crystal Mimi Sphere Lamps with Sweetie Dove Silk Shades

$1,662 Sale Price

30% Off

H 18.5 in Dm 6.5 in

20th Century Table Lamp with Shells

Located in Buggiano, IT

Table lamp with plastic sphere manually coated with shells, very elegant. In working condition

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Folk Art Table Lamps

Materials

Shell, Plastic

20th Century Table Lamp with Shells

$189 Sale Price

20% Off

H 11.03 in Dm 10.24 in

SOFT Green Night Stand / Side Table with Solid Wood Sphere

By Studio Christine Kalia

Located in Larnaca, CY

MDF surfaces and a Swedish pine solid wood sphere lacquered in dead matt petrol green colour

Category

2010s European Night Stands

Materials

Wood

SOFT Green Night Stand / Side Table with Solid Wood Sphere

$1,010 / item

H 10.63 in W 18.51 in D 9.45 in

Pair of Rembrandt Brass Open Rib Table Lamps with Crystal Ball Centres

By Rembrandt Lamp Company

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of vase form open rib table lamps with internal crystal spheres. Black lacquered and stepped

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Brass

Pair of Rembrandt Brass Open Rib Table Lamps with Crystal Ball Centres

$3,000 Sale Price / set

20% Off

H 35 in Dm 9 in

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Nine Occasional Square Table

By Isabella Costantini

Located in Ascoli Piceno, IT

Category

2010s Italian Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Isabella Costantini, Italy, Nine Occasional Square Table

$2,566 / item

H 26.38 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Handmade Table Lamp with Sphere in Satin White Carrara Marble and Metal

By Fiammetta V.

Located in Carrara, IT

Metal table lamp with sphere in white Carrara marble in collaboration with Anime Design. This

Category

2010s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble, Metal

Handmade Table Lamp with Sphere in Satin White Carrara Marble and Metal

$700 / item

H 7.88 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in

Ritmo Murano Table Lamp

Located in Paris, FR

Table Lamp Ritmo Murano with glass spheres in silver finish, engraved mirror glass, with base in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Table Lamps

Materials

Fabric, Glass

Ritmo Murano Table Lamp

$6,089 Sale Price / item

30% Off

H 26.78 in Dm 16.54 in

French Ceramic Table Lamp

By François Châtain 1

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Colorful French ceramic table lamp with irregularly shaped stacked spheres. France, circa 1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s French Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

French Ceramic Table Lamp

$4,800

H 23 in Dm 10 in

Modernist Chic “Beaumont” End Tables Walnut and Hand Crafted Gesso by Jasper

By Jasper Furniture Company

Located in Palm Springs, CA

: Contemporary end table with hand painted gesso sphere and walnut top and base. OVERALL DIMENSIONS 32"DIA x 26

Category

2010s American Organic Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Modernist Chic “Beaumont” End Tables Walnut and Hand Crafted Gesso by Jasper

$14,500 / set

H 26 in Dm 32 in

Lighting Under $1,000

Antique and Vintage Lighting

20th Century Lighting

Metal Lighting

European Lighting

Lighting on Sale

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An assortment of table with spheres is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, glass and brass, all table with spheres available were constructed with great care. We have 60 antique and vintage table with spheres in-stock, while there are 24 modern editions to choose from as well. Table with spheres have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Table with spheres are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Studio Christine Kalia, Umberto Cinelli and Glustin Creation each produced beautiful table with spheres that are worth considering.

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Table with spheres can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,700, while the lowest priced sells for $384 and the highest can go for as much as $95,698.

Questions About Table With Spheres

What does an armillary sphere do?
1 Answer
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.
How do I read an armillary sphere?
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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.
How do I make a garden sphere?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
Why is Hand with Reflective Sphere so famous?
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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
Hand with Reflective Sphere is so famous because it demonstrates artist M.C. Escher's skill at fooling the eye. Since he produced the print in January 1935, viewers have been intrigued by the realistic distorted reflection visible in the sphere. In addition, some people see a deeper meaning in the work related to how people distort their own self-images. Shop a selection of M.C. Escher art on 1stDibs.
What is the difference between a sofa table and a coffee table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
The difference between a sofa table and a coffee table is that a sofa table is always behind the sofa and a coffee table is in front of it. Additionally, a sofa table is the same height as the sofa and a coffee table is much shorter.
What is the difference between an accent table and an end table?
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1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
The difference between an accent table and an end table comes down to how you use them. Accent tables function primarily as decorations and may be placed almost anywhere in a room. The purpose of an end table is to provide storage space next to a sofa or loveseat. Most people use them in pairs, with one placed on either side of the focal furnishing in a seating area. Find a large collection of accent tables and end tables on 1stDibs.
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Is there a difference between an end table and a side table?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
The difference between a billiard table and a pool table is primarily the size. The basic dimensions of a billiard table are usually 10’ by 5’, whereas a pool table is a relatively smaller structure, as they’re usually 3.5’ by 7’. An additional way that these tables differ from each other is the absence of pockets on the billiard table. Shop a range of billiard and pool tables on 1stDibs.
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
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What is a cocktail table?
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What is a transformer table?
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What is a dumbwaiter table?
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A dumbwaiter table has two to three circular trays attached to a central column supported on a tripod base. Mostly made from mahogany, some varieties are designed with collapsible trays. On 1stDibs, you can find an antique and vintage collection of dumbwaiter tables.
What is a dough table?
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A dough table, or kneading trough, is a primitive piece of furniture used in the bread-making process. Dough tables originated in Europe and were brought to the United States by the Pennsylvania Dutch sometime in the 1700s. The table's flat lid makes for the perfect kneading surface while the inside trough is the perfect space for the dough to rise.
What are end tables?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
End tables are small tables that sit beside a larger piece of furniture. The height of an end table is generally that of an arm of a chair.