Parlor Scopes

"Raven and Cardinal Tree" is a parlor kaleidoscope by Sue Rioux. The scope body is a Paper Birch tree sculpted with polymer clay, which features two Ravens and a Cardinal perched in it's branches. This scope has an oil-filled, turning object cylinder…

"Cardinal 2020" by Sue Rioux is a beautiful stained glass parlor kaleidoscope featuring a wonderful Cardinal on the front and a large 5"L x 2" in diameter oil-filled, turning, object cylinder which is filled with colorful glass beads, dichroic materi…

"SK-9" is a large Aluminum and Oak parlor kaleidoscope by Rodney Haug.  This scope features a 9" in diameter, fluid-filled, turning object cell that includes beautiful, colorful lampworked glass, a liquid-filled ampule, and an aluminum powder co…

"Snow Queen" is a one-of-a-kind parlor kaleidoscope by Japanese artist Koji Yamami. The sculptural scope body is formed with beautiful, iridescent stained glass and mirrored, textured glass with decorative soldering. There are two 5" in diameter, fre…

"The Classic" is a parlor kaleidoscope by Erik Van Cort of Van Cort Instrument Makers. This is a production scope from 1984 with a brass body and a Mahogany base, and has a 2-mirror, 7-point system. There is a turning, end-lit, dry object cell that..…

"Santa's Swanky Car" is a one of a kind Parlor Music Box Kaleidoscope by Massimo Strino. This Kaleidsocope is covered in hand laid Swarovski crystals. Wind up Santa and the music box plays "Jingle Bells" while the centerpiece slowly rotates. The tape…

"Aussie Santa" is a one-of-a-kind kaleidoscope by Massimo Strino. The scope features a tropical Santa with a surf board and palm tree, all encrusted with Swarovski crystals. The scope body is 7-½"L x 1-3/4" in diameter with a 3-mirror system. …

"Beija Flor", Portuguese for "hummingbird", is a musical parlor Kaleidoscope by Italian artist Massimo Strino. The centerpiece double hummingbirds as well as the LED mini-light, used for extra illumination, are embellished with Swarovski crystals. Wh…

"Aloha OE" is a musical parlor Kaleidoscope by artist Massimo Strino. The centerpiece butterfly is embellished with Swarovski crystals and makes a sparkling display when viewing through the scope. The barrel of the scvope is covered in a shimmery,...

"Collaboration", a parlor kaleidoscope by Henry Bergeson and the legendary Corki Weeks, has recently been completey refurbished by Henry. The body of this scope and the base are of solid Walnut with gold-toned metal accents. This scope is self-lit an…

This is "Pegascoptylus" by Steven Gray.  Below is a description of this beautiful piece written by the artist.  Suffice it to say you really need to see this piece in person!  What a work of art! The mechanics and objects for the scope…

This kaleidoscope is part of Sue Rioux's "High Fire Collection". The front tile was created by One Acre Ceramics. The front of the body was made with a textured and painted cermaic tile and the other three sides of orange stained glass. This scope ha…