Parlor Scopes

"I'm Late, I'm Late" is a whimsical ceramic tile and glass Parlor Kaleidoscope by artist Sue Rioux. The body is 4 sided, the front and back panels are ceramic with white on black floral designs and an adorable leaping bunny. The two side panels are b…

"Helping Hand" is an "otterly" adorable parlor kaleidoscope by multi-talented artist Marti Freund. The entire outer structure of this kaleidoscope was created from dried, hollowed out gourds. Marti then hand painted the gourds to become a wonderfully…

"Monster Of Frankenstein" is a cool double parlor kaleidoscope by Japanese artist, Sumiko Watanabe. Monster's wooden head houses a 2-mirror, 6-point scope and a 3-mirror, 13-point scope. For the 2-mirror scope, look into the back of his head and turn…

"Cryptogrm" is a spectacular double parlor kaleidoscope collaboration by Japanese artists Jun Kojima and Rika Kita. The body is handcrafted in ceramic, with a gorgeous, rustic, periwinkle blue, matte glaze with etched outer designs that have brushed …

"Dragonfly" is a fanciful parlor kaleidoscope by artist Marc Tickle. A fully functional kaleidoscope is hidden within the external imagery of a 'floating' dragonfly in what appears to be a fully transparent glass tube! This scope has an oil-filled,..…

"Flash Chrome" is a fun parlor kaleidoscope by Mark Fillingham. This cool metal scope has an industrial feel to it, with a 3-mirror system, shiny chrome body, and spinning object wheel which holds assorted dice, glassworked marbles and egg shapes. By…

"Continuum" is a dazzling parlor kaleidoscope created by Mark and Carol Reynolds. The scope's body is made of polished brass metal that has been mounted to an asymetrical triangular wooden base. There is a side lit, turning end, oil-filled, object...

"Eternal Blue Ring" is a stellar modern parlor kaleidoscope by Japanese artist duo Kyoko & Toru Kiribayashi. This handmade acrylic scope features a dry, spinning, object cylinder that is filled with handmade delicate lampworked glass and dichoric…

"Float" is a really cool parlor kaleidoscope by artist Carolyn Bennett. This scope's body was made with a clear glass tube that leaves the internal 3-mirror system fully exposed, quite unusual. There is a smooth turning, oil-filled, object cell which…

"Pedestal" is a fun parlor kaleidoscope by artist Marc Tickle. The body is made of glass over hand-painted art paper in swirling greens/blues, with acrylic and wood making up the stand and base. This is a 2-mirror, 5-point system. Scope has a smooth.…

"Twilight" is a magnificent parlor kaleidoscope by Japanese master creator, Motohiro Sato. This scope has a blown glass body in a swirl of oranges and lime greens over white, mounted on a stunning, clear glassworked base with orange/green swirls insi…

"Hocus Pocus" is a lovely parlor kaleidoscope by Mr. and Mrs. Haneishi. The body of this scope has been created of stained glass in gorgeous glittering greens, golds, and blues. There is a turning, side lit, oil-filled objet cell containing beautiful…