Parlor Scopes

"Spectrum" is a stunning parlor scope by British artist and kaleidoscope master, Marc Tickle. One of the most beautiful scopes I've had the pleasure of photographing, this work of art is made of two textured glass panels with a third side in clear gl…

"Carousel" is a unique parlor Teleidoscope by woodworking master and artist, Steven Gray. This sculptural scope is ultra interactive and seriously fun. Under a tripod of wooden arches lies a kinetically operated turntable that is suspended by three b…

"Pull Yourself Together" is a limited edition parlor kaleidoscope by artists Peggy & Steve Kittelson. The slumped glass body of this parlor scope is inlaid with bright, dichroic designs mirroring the dynamic imagery created inside. Peggy & St…

"Synchrony" is a handcrafted, wood veneer, parlor kaleidoscope created by artists Mark and Carol Reynolds. The body and cells feature a beautiful stripe of inlaid wood in an intracate geometric pattern. This scope is available in either Birdseye Mapl…

"Solitude" is a classic parlor kaleidoscope by artist Jeffery Ray Wear. The scope body is chrome with brass accents and a wooden base. It has a dry, turning, object chamber that contains lampwork glass, dichroic glass pieces, beads, and has a texture…

"Alexander Palace" is a one of a kind, double parlor kaleidoscope by Italian artist Massimo Strino. This piece features a lovely, rotating, Swarovski crystal covered Egg on a turntable music box which plays "Fascination" when wound. There are two,...

"Moulin Rouge Parlor" is an exciting kaleidoscope by artist Marc Tickle. This scope has a unique 'chorus-line' mirror system which creates unusual and gorgeous kaleidoscopic imagery in a straight line format. Lovely hand-painted art paper lies beneat…

"Fiesta Parlor" is a gorgeous kaleidoscope by artist Marc Tickle. Beautiful hand-painted art paper lies beneath the scope's clear glass cylinder body, in rich colors of purple, plum, and lilac, with a sturdy base made from dark gray granite. Thi…

"Cameleon" is a magnificent parlor kaleidoscope by artist Marc Tickle. This unique scope features a diffused window along the top of it's glass body which causes a brilliant light-filtering process. As light enters the kaleidoscope through this windo…

"Ento Dragonfly Parlor" is a magnificent parlor kaleidoscope by artist Marc Tickle. This scope started out its evolution as a handheld "Peek-a-Box" model and has morphed into this modern, sleek, optical illusion kaleidoscope that defies gravity and..…

"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…