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Starboy Pouf White Boucle
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
“Starboy Pouf” is inspired by the celestial sphere. It is a metaphorical object from the skies
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2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

Starboy Pouf White Boucle
Starboy Pouf White Boucle
H 16.5 in W 23.6 in D 23.6 in
Starboy Pouf
By Merve Kahraman
Located in New York, NY
“Starboy Pouf” is inspired by the celestial sphere. It is a metaphorical object from the skies
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2010s Turkish Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Chrome

Starboy Pouf
Starboy Pouf
H 16.5 in W 23.6 in D 23.6 in
French Armillary Sphere on Stand or Garden Ornament of Wrought Iron
Located in Austin, TX
D 12 inches An armillary sphere is a model of objects in the sky (on the celestial sphere
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20th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Tapestry in the Style of van Orley Depicting Hercules
By Bernard Van Orley
Located in London, GB
(1491-1541), the tapestry in Mayfair Gallery’s collection depicts Hercules carrying a celestial sphere
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Antique 19th Century European Renaissance Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Antique 19th C. W & A K Johnston 18" Celestial Library Floor Globe Stand 1879
By W. & A.K. Johnston
Located in Portland, OR
stars and constellations as they would appear on a sphere (Celestial sphere) of infinite radius with the
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Antique 1870s Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Philips' Celestial Globe, circa 1935
By George Philip & Son
Located in London, GB
Earth the viewpoint is effectively inside a celestial sphere. The surface of a celestial globe shows the
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Vintage 1930s British Globes

Materials

Brass

ACu Table Lamp - Contemporary Mexican Design Art Deco & Aztec Inspired
By Higareda
Located in colima, MX
imbued with spiritual significance, representing a connection between the earthly realm and the celestial
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Copper

Pair of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Chandeliers
Located in London, GB
bronze contrasting wonderfully with the black painted surface of the celestial spheres.
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20th Century French Empire Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Ormolu, Metal, Bronze

Contemporary Set of 7 Candleholders 'ORB CS1' by Noom, Brass
By Kateryna Sokolova, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
, it has always attracted people at all times. A celestial sphere, characterized by the ideal circular
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21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Organic Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Bronze Sculptured Statue of an Atlas - European Woodwork from 1960's
Located in Lisboa, PT
muscular man carrying the celestial sphere on his shoulders. This image has been a popular subject in art
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Mid-20th Century European Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

1889s Antique Celestial Globe Signed Gussoni e Dotti Milano Papier Maché Sphere
Located in Milan, IT
Celestial globe compiled on the Hesi & Gould catalogs by Eng. Pini and published in 1889 by Gussoni
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Antique 1880s Globes

Materials

Paper

Exclusive Antique Armillary Sphere
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
An armillary sphere is a model of objects in the sky consisting of a spherical framework of rings
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Industrial Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Celestial globe by Kelvin & Hughes, in original case with accessories
By Kelvin & Hughes 1
Located in London, GB
A 7 inch celestial globe by Kelvin & Hughes, circa 1975. Twilight setting pattern. The globe is
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Late 20th Century English Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Antique Chart of Celestial and Scientific Models by Lapie, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Systèmes Planétaires'. Chart of various celestial and scientific models
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Antique Mid-19th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk
By Gerard and Leonard Valk
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard
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Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Globes

Materials

Other

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Philip & Son Globes, circa 1946
By George Philip & Son
Located in London, GB
inside a celestial sphere. The surface of a celestial globe shows the star field as a projection viewed
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Vintage 1940s British Globes

Materials

Brass

A fine pair of miniature globes on stands
By Karl Muller
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A rare pair of miniature terrestrial and celestial globes. by K. Müller, 1822 Karlsruhe, Germany
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Antique Early 19th Century German International Style Globes

Materials

Hardwood, Paper

A fine pair of miniature globes on stands
A fine pair of miniature globes on stands
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H 5.7 in Dm 2.75 in
Fine double pocket globe
By Carl Bauer
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
12 hand-coloured engraved paper gores, over a plaster sphere, housed within the celestial globe made
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Antique 1840s German Dutch Colonial Globes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Fine double pocket globe
Fine double pocket globe
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H 3.5 in Dm 2.5 in
20th Century Belgian Artwork With Metal Frame
Located in High Point, NC
Berdal’s fascination with the celestial. Encased within a minimalist metal frame, the art piece draws you
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20th Century Belgian Decorative Art

Materials

Metal

Gravity Well Chandelier
By Richard Clarkson
Located in Porirua, WGN
gravitational effects by celestial bodies in space. Hand-blown glass spheres gently sink into a frosted
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2010s New Zealand Minimalist Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Acrylic, Blown Glass

Gravity Well Chandelier
Gravity Well Chandelier
H 12 in W 40 in D 40 in
Majestic center piece in mexican ziricote
Located in Ciudad De México, MX
three lustrous marble spheres, reminiscent of the celestial bodies that guided the Mayans, this piece
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Majestic center piece in mexican ziricote
Majestic center piece in mexican ziricote
H 5.91 in W 8.67 in D 27.56 in
Large and Extremely Rare Terrestrial Globe by Newton
By Newton Globes - Planer & Newton
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
(celestial) while the original spheres and mahogany stands were made even earlier, around 1825. Very sadly
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Globes

Materials

Mahogany

Brazilian azul baia stone Globe table lamps, colored blue black stones, brass
By Atelier BAM
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
sphere, bathing the space in a soft, celestial radiance. The lamp's balanced weight ensures a secure
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2010s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Granite, Marble, Brass

Thomas Messenger and Sons 'Atlas' Sculpture Bronze Lamp Base, England circa 1835
By Thomas Messenger
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
, Greek, Roman, Greek Revival, Victorian, Grand Tour, country house, earth, globe, terrestrial, celestial
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Antique 19th Century English Regency Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Miniature Globes Lane’s on Tripod Bases, London post 1833, ante 1858
By Lane's
Located in Milano, IT
circle. The two spheres differ in color. Both globes, the terrestrial and celestial, rest on their
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Maps

Materials

Paper, Wood

A truly delightful miniature terrestrial pocket globe
By Nathaniel Mills
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A truly delightful miniature terrestrial pocket globe in a celestial case, 3 inches / 6.8 cm. The
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Dutch Colonial Globes

Materials

Other

Pair of English 12-inch Globes by William Harris, London, 1832 and 1835
By William Harris
Located in Milano, IT
cracks lb 11 each (kg 5) The two terrestrial and celestial globes rest in their original Dutch style
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Antique 1830s English William IV Globes

Materials

Paper, Wood

Pair of English Globes by Cary, London, 1798 and 1800
By Cary’s
Located in Milano, IT
abrasions lb 11 each (kg 5) The two terrestrial and celestial globes rest in their original Dutch style
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Globes

Materials

Wood, Paper

An exceptional pair of BLAEU table globes
By Willem Blaeu
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
terrestrial and celestial globe are made up of a set of 12 engraved gores, heightened in gold and Arctic ice
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Antique 17th Century European Dutch Colonial Globes

Materials

Other

        An exceptional pair of BLAEU table globes
        An exceptional pair of BLAEU table globes
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H 15 in Dm 9 in
Pair of Chinese Vintage Foo Dogs Guardian Lions on Bases with Sandstone Patina
Located in Yonkers, NY
spheres and geometric motifs. The lions are very expressive, with their open mouths while one of their
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

An extremely rare pair of miniature globes by Johann Baptist Homann
By Johann Baptist Homann
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
, [after 1730]. An extremely rare pair of terrestrial and celestial globes, each with 12 hand-coloured
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Antique 1710s German Dutch Colonial Globes

Materials

Other

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
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Globes

Materials

Other

Pocket Globe by Nathaniel Hill, London 1754
Located in Milano, IT
is covered in shark skin. There are slight gaps in the original paint on the sphere. The case no
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Antique 1750s English George II Globes

Materials

Shagreen, Paper

English Pocket Globe, London, Circa 1775-1798
By Herman Moll
Located in Milano, IT
are slight gaps in the original paint on the sphere. The case no longer closes. The sphere measures
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Antique Late 18th Century English George III Globes

Materials

Shagreen, Paper

Antique Map of the Eastern Hemisphere by Valk & Chenk '1708'
Located in Langweer, NL
includes fine scrollwork, numerous putti, and additional diagrams showing armillary spheres and climatic
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Antique Early 18th Century Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Map of the Eastern Hemisphere by Valk & Chenk '1708'
Antique Map of the Eastern Hemisphere by Valk & Chenk '1708'
No Reserve
H 20.67 in W 24.41 in D 0.02 in
Colored wall map of the WORLD
By Chambon
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
hemispheres supported by two male figures, decorated at the bottom right and left with two celestial
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Antique Mid-18th Century French French Provincial Maps

Materials

Wood, Paper

Colored wall map of the WORLD
Colored wall map of the WORLD
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H 45 in W 57 in D 0.8 in
Pocket Globe, Nicholas Lane, London, post 1779
By Nicholas Lane
Located in Milano, IT
is covered in leather. The sphere measures 2.75 in (6.9 cm) whereas the case measures 2.9 in (7.5 cm
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Antique 1780s English Other Models and Miniatures

Materials

Leather, Wood, Paper

Terrestrial Table Globe by Félix Delamarche, Paris, 1821
By Félix Delamarche
Located in Milano, IT
; the sphere Ø 9.44 in (h 52 cm x Ø max 36.5 cm; the sphere Ø 24 cm) Wood, printed, papier-mâché and
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Antique 1820s French Restauration Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

18-inch Globe, Cary's, London, 1840
By Cary’s
Located in Milano, IT
in diameter with the diameter of the sphere measuring 18 in; 66 cm in height x 60 cm in diameter with
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Globes

Materials

Wood, Paper

Bronze Samovar Depicting Atlas
Located in Folkestone, Kent
A fine and rare early 19th century bronze samovar in the form of Atlas supporting a celestial
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Antique Early 1800s British Regency Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Samovar Depicting Atlas
Bronze Samovar Depicting Atlas
H 12.5 in W 7 in D 9 in
Baltasar Portillo "Constellation Rocker" Functional Art Chair 2016
By Baltasar Portillo
Located in New York, NY
what is known as the "Celestial Sphere." Edition of 1. Comes with letter of authenticity.
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2010s Salvadoran Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Engraving of Terrestrial and Celestial Globes Framed
By George Louis Le Rouge
Located in Pataskala, OH
celestial globe. These are circa 1748. A celestial globe is a spherical representation of the celestial
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Antique 1760s French Louis XVI Drawings

Most Desirable of Cellarius's Celestial Engravings
By Andreas Cellarius
Located in La Jolla, CA
the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres), published in 1543. His heliocentric model, with the Sun at
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Antique 1660s Dutch Renaissance Prints

Materials

Paper

Modernistic Italian Chrome Celestial Multi Sphere Chandelier
By Reggiani
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Fantastic Italian 1970s chrome planetary chandelier with one large sphere in center and Like the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Futurist Chandeliers and Pendants

Pair of Vases, Manufacture Vieillard, France
By Vieillard Manufacture
Located in Paris, FR
of Chinese vases called "tianquiping" or "celestial sphere". These vases with a deep blue background
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Antique Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Islamic Astrolabe Sphere - Antique Bronze Celestial Globe
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
This antique Islamic Bronze Celestial Globe is a truly unique find, discovered in the ruins of an
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Antique Late 18th Century Moroccan Islamic Globes

Materials

Bronze

John Senex Pair of Terrestrial and Celestial Globes
By John Senex
Located in New York, NY
John Senex (1678-1740) John Senex's Terrestrial and Celestial Globes London 1756 Globes each 12
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Globes

Materials

Wood, Papier Mâché, Paper

18th Century Italian Carved and Polychromed Wood Celestial Globe
Located in Madrid, ES
A putti holding the sphere. On a carved and giltwood stand. The cpnstellations are rubbed off.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Series of 23, 18th Century Celestial Prints by Vincenzo Coronelli
By Vincenzo Coronelli
Located in New York, NY
the angle, then pasted and applied to a sphere creating the celestial globe.
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Antique 18th Century Italian Prints

Materials

Paper

Pair of American Globes on Cast Iron Stands
Located in London, Middlesex
, 1833 , made up of twelve hand-colored gores to the celestial poles on a plaster sphere, the equatorial
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Antique 1830s American American Classical Maps

Materials

Iron

SARKOS TA METEORA Sample Pack Atmospheric Contemporary Hand-Painted Wallpaper
By Sarkos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and poppy color spheres grazing across the universe. Available in four colorways: Chloros (teal green
Category

2010s Wallpaper

Materials

Paper

Cellarius's Chart of the Northern Sky
By Andreas Cellarius
Located in La Jolla, CA
theory which originated with Petrus Plancius that the stars remained in a sphere-like configuration above
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Antique 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Prints

Materials

Paper

SARKOS METEORA in CHLOROS Teal Atmospheric Contemporary Hand-Painted Wallpaper
By Sarkos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
galaxies and poppy color spheres grazing across the universe. Available in four colorways: Chloros (teal
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2010s Wallpaper

Materials

Acrylic, Paper

Contemporary Eclipse, Steel Mirror with a Diabase Stone
By Stoft studio
Located in Malmo, SE
spectator to see a full sphere in the reflection. “Being used to scrutinizing yourself in the mirror and
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2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Stainless Steel

Jain Mandala Painting
Located in Vigevano, IT
worldly spheres like temples, figures, elephants, birds and trees, at the outer rim a blue border with a
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Antique Early 19th Century Indian Other Paintings and Screens

Materials

Cotton

Jain Mandala Painting
Jain Mandala Painting
H 42.13 in W 61.42 in D 0.2 in
Iron and Brass Celestial Sphere Armillary
Located in Nantucket, MA
An iron and brass celestial sphere Armillary on a teak base. Kinetic and dimensional with movable
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Antique Late 19th Century Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass, Iron

Chrome and Marble Table with Etched Celestial Sphere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful polished chrome table with an etched marble top of a celestial sphere. The chrome has
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Chrome

Mid 20th cent. Italian Armillary (a skeletal celestial sphere)
Located in San Francisco, CA
Brass and wood armillary/celestial globe with astrological signs
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20th Century Italian Globes

Materials

Brass

Celestial Globe, circa 1935
By George Philip & Son
Located in London, GB
the stars from Earth the viewpoint is effectively inside a celestial sphere. The surface of a
Category

Vintage 1930s English Globes

Materials

Brass

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Celestial Sphere For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic celestial sphere available at 1stDibs. A celestial sphere — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a celestial sphere — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A celestial sphere is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Industrial and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one celestial sphere that is appealing in its simplicity, but Farquhar Transparent Globes and Reggiani produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Celestial Sphere?

A celestial sphere can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,000, while the lowest priced sells for $395 and the highest can go for as much as $5,500.