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A Nautical Flushmount Light Fixture
Located in NYC, NY
A vintage flush-mount fixture in the form of a ship's wheel with wood pegs coming off a metal ring
Category

Vintage 1950s American Flush Mount

Materials

Metal

Ships Steering Station from DD 450 USS O’Bannon
Located in Norwell, MA
Extremely rare World War II ships wheel station from the fletcher class destroyer U.S.S. O’Bannon
Category

Vintage 1940s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Yossi Swed Partial Gilt Silver Ship-Form Menorah 4/65 1992-1993
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
ship's wheel glides cannon from starboard side operating inner silver gears, eight of the nine cannon
Category

1990s Religious Items

Materials

Silver

Vintage Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver and Enamel Compass Key Chain
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Product details: 925 sterling silver and enamel compass in the ship's wheel on a key chain with
Category

Late 20th Century More Jewelry

Materials

Sterling Silver, Enamel

Antique French Nightstand Table Cabinet Brittany Breton Marble Barley Twist
Located in Shreveport, LA
, framed by raised “ship wheel spindle” rail. Long barley twist legs support the cabinet, and a lower
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial End Tables

Materials

Marble

Turn-of-the-Century Golden Compass Pendant
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
inches in diameter and designed to resemble a ship’s wheel. Bestow this upon someone special who may be
Category

Antique Early 1900s Pendant Necklaces

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

French Art Deco Nautical Themed Bakelite Cocktail Pick and Muddler Set
Located in Nantucket, MA
capstan wrapped with cord and topped with a ships wheel of tortoiseshell Bakelite with bone colored
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Barware

Materials

Metal

Rhinoceros Pendant Diamond Tusk Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Rhino Animal Jewelry
Located in Torrance, CA
set within a ships wheel. Ideal worn as a pendant or on a charm bracelet. The unique pendant
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Late 19th Century Nautical Gong in Brass and Wood
Located in Astoria, NY
suspended from a brass ship wheel, wrapped in highly detailed stylistic rope and affixed to a wooden plinth
Category

Antique 1890s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Ship Steering Wheel Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1940s Danish steering wheel shaped mirror. Measurements: Diameter 19.5" Depth 1.5".
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Brass Ship’s Novelty Clock Presented to Captain Tynte F Hammill RN
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A brass ship’s novelty clock presented to Captain Tynte F Hammill RN., in the form of a ship
Category

Antique 19th Century British More Clocks

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century English Folk art Ship Diorama
Located in London, GB
ships wheel and a couple with the female holding an umbrella. The ship has several wooden lifeboats
Category

Antique 1890s British Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Brittany Vitrine
Located in Dallas, TX
(ship's wheel?) on the door panel. Fletching, rosettes in a Greek coin pattern, and copious foliates hark
Category

Antique 19th Century Vitrines

Nautical Theme Essex Crystal Gold Brooch
Located in Litchfield, CT
fourteen-karat yellow ship’s wheel. Beautifully made, this enchanting pin is in excellent condition
Category

Early 2000s American Brooches

Materials

14k Gold

Delightful Travel Story Gold Charm Bracelet
Located in New York, NY
erect-eared rabbit bouncing out of a hat, a ship's wheel, and a European passport. Many charm bracelets
Category

Vintage 1950s Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

Large and Impressive Nautically Themed Clock by EW Streeter, London, 1877
By William Hunter
Located in London, GB
to The Thames Yacht Club and a series of decorative cartouche of familiar nautical scenes. The ships
Category

Antique 19th Century English Clocks

Materials

Silver, Brass

20th Century French Clock and Barometer by Hermes, circa 1950
By Hermès
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Rare and original vintage Hermes Paris “Gouvernail” ship’s wheel wall clock and matching barometer
Category

20th Century French Nautical Objects

Materials

Metal

19th Century Antique French Carved Oak Confiturier Cabinet Bookcase Brittany
Located in Shreveport, LA
features here: upper cabinet has a tall back carved crown with a Brittany “ship’s wheel” center, and
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Mirror, Oak

14K Yellow Gold Anchor Pendant
Located in Henderson, NV
Crafted in 14K yellow gold, the pendant features an anchor design intertwined with a ship's wheel
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ships Binnacle with Wheel on Pedestal
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass yacht binnacle compass with six spoke wheel with varnished wood handles. The nineteenth
Category

Antique Early 1900s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Swing Arm Crane - Rolling Rail Articulated Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
has a counter weight. In the weight there is a ships wheel type adjustment dial. Turn the dial and the
Category

20th Century American Industrial Wall Lights and Sconces

Antique French Cabinet Cupboard Brittany Breton Carved Oak TALL Ship Spindle
Located in Shreveport, LA
)! Amidst the carvings, the large door also features an open panel with “ships wheel” spindles
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Swing Arm Crane - Rolling Rail Articulated Lamp
Located in Peekskill, NY
ships wheel type adjustment dial. Turn the dial and the lamp head automatically points where you want
Category

20th Century American Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Steel

Antique French Nightstand End Table Brittany Breton Marble Carved Oak Cabinet
Located in Shreveport, LA
style reflected throughout, with upper crown featuring a carved round “ship’s wheel” with a tiny display
Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Chanel 11K$ Paris / Hamburg Runway Tweed Jacket 36 FR
By Chanel
Located in Dubai, AE
CC octagonal logo buttons : romantic allusion to ship’s wheel — Sculpted with a straight silhouette
Category

2010s Jackets

Elizabeth Locke smokey quartz onyx cabochon Gold Bee Brooch Pendant
By Elizabeth Locke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
splendid bee enclosed within a Greek key motif, set into a double bezel designed as a ship's wheel with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches

Materials

18k Gold

Pair of Antique French Binoculars, "Pilote" by Iris, Paris, circa 1910
By Iris, Paris
Located in Bath, GB
Qualite Garantie", the right hand side is engraved with a ships wheel topped by "Pilote". Superb
Category

Vintage 1910s French Edwardian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Teak Wood Nautical Ship Steering Wheel Pirate Captain Rustic
Located in Philadelphia, PA
36" teak wood nautical ship steering wheel pirate captain rustic. Item features a solid brass
Category

Late 20th Century Rustic Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Life-Size Model Tall Ship of the San Felipe
Located in Eindhoven, NL
come with their own paddles. And then there are the skylight, ship bell, and ship wheel…etc. The model
Category

2010s Models and Miniatures

Materials

Bronze

Scratch Built Folk Art Amazing French Distressed Ship Stamped, circa 1907
Located in London, GB
. The main ship wheel is movable and controls a mechanism connected to the bottom hull. 5. The lift
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century French Carved Double Buffet from Brittany
Located in Sheridan, CO
pieces. Armoires and buffets from this region featured the ship wheel motif as seen throughout this piece
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Buffets

Materials

Walnut, Pine

French Quarterdeck Automaton Helmsman Clock by Guilmet, Retailed by Sewill, 1881
Located in Nantucket, MA
ship's wheel acting as pendulum rocking to mark time, ship's running lights gimbal mounted on posts, deck
Category

Antique 1880s French Victorian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Chelsea Ship s Bell Yacht Wheel, Pilot Model Clock with Stand
By Chelsea Clock
Located in Toledo, OH
A classic Chelsea Ship's Bell Mantel Clock. It features a mahogany stand, yellow brass case and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Other Mantel Clocks

Very Large Table Made from a Late 18th Century Ship s Steering Wheel
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A very large table made from a late 18th century ship’s steering wheel, from HMS Medusa, set
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Nautical Objects

1873, Bush Kaleidoscope
By Charles G. Bush Co
Located in Peekskill, NY
aged patina. The delicate original brass ships wheel pins are there and straight. But most important is
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Scientific Instruments

Gilt Bronze Statue Titled “La Fortune” by Augustin Moreau-Vauthier
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
with flowing windswept robes is raised on a ship's wheel which in turn is set on a half globe. The
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Signed 1873 Bush Kaleidoscope
Located in Peekskill, NY
finishes are all-original and show an aged patina. The delicate original brass ships wheel pins are there
Category

Antique 19th Century American Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood, Glass, Cardboard

Danish Modern Teak DC06 "Lotus" Dining Table by Skovby Møbelfabr, Denmark, 1970s
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Deland, FL
the table top, much like a ships wheel, allowing the leaves stowed within to open out like a lotus
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Teak

Antique French Mantel Fireplace Surround Breton Brittany Carved Dark Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
. Dual “Ship’s wheel” carved panels flank the large carved center panel that depicts a woman in period
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Oak

19th century French Carved Cabinet Breton Brittany Petite End Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
“ship’s wheel spindle” half arches over a beautiful carved Brittany scene with gentleman in full period
Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Antique French Nightstand End Table Brittany Breton Marble Carved Oak Cabinet
Located in Shreveport, LA
style reflected throughout, with upper crown featuring “ship’s wheel spindle” with a tiny scalloped
Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Antique French Carved Oak Cabinet Breton Brittany Drinks Sideboard Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
, cobblestone water well, all underneath a large carved tree. The door also features an open arch with “ship
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Original 1873 Bush Kaleidoscope
Located in Peekskill, NY
wood and paper covered cardboard are the real thing. All original brass ships wheel pins are there and
Category

Antique 19th Century American Toys

Materials

Brass

Antique French Breton Brittany Pier Wall Mantel Mirror Carved Oak Frame Beveled
Located in Shreveport, LA
musical instruments, with an open carved “ship’s wheel” between. Note the facial features, the fingers
Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Mantel Mirrors and Fireplac...

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Set 6 Antique French Carved Oak Breton Dining Chairs Brittany Cane Seat
Located in Shreveport, LA
design on the crest with the ubiquitous Breton “ships wheel” trim on the rail~ ~The highlight are the
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Sailing Yacht Model "Whirlaway of Percuil"
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
intricately detailed with simulated planked deck, hand rails, rudder and propeller, ships wheel and rigged
Category

Vintage 1950s British Models and Miniatures

19th century French Breton Bed Carved Oak Brittany Wedding French Country
Located in Shreveport, LA
background. More open ‘ships wheel’ spindles on either side with fully carved panels and posts. The
Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Chestnut, Oak

19th Century Antique French Carved Oak Cabinet Breton Brittany Wine Bar Sideboar
Located in Shreveport, LA
carved trees above. Note the open arches with ‘ship’s wheel’ spindles! Hand carved bandings surround the
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dry Bars

Materials

Oak

Antique French Carved Chestnut Pier Mantel Mirror Breton Brittany Frame Beveled
Located in Shreveport, LA
recessed panel having carved Brittany ‘ship’s wheel’ motif ~ Full scale carved Brittany man and Brittany
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Pier Mirrors and Console M...

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Chestnut

Antique French Breton Bed Brittany Wedding French Country Carved Dark Oak c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
open ‘ships wheel’ spindles on either side with fully carved panels and posts. The footboard panel
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

LARGE Antique French Carved Cabinet Bookcase Breton Brittany Display China c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
across the mid-level cabinet shelves that flank a center door with carved Breton figure and “ships wheel
Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique French Breton Bed Brittany Wedding French Country Carved Dark Oak c1890
Located in Shreveport, LA
open ‘ships wheel’ spindles on either side with fully carved panels and posts. The footboard panel
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Oak

Petite Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Breton Brittany Pew Chest Trunk
Located in Shreveport, LA
with a large carved ship’s wheel design below, as well as a similar pattern on the lower front. Turned
Category

Antique 1890s French French Provincial Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique French Carved Oak Hall Bench Breton Brittany Small Settee Pew Chest
Located in Shreveport, LA
in his clothing); demilune carvings and ship’s wheel spindles on either side. Lower front center
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Benches

Materials

Oak

Antique French Carved Oak Square Dining Table Breton Brittany Game Library Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
included this “ship’s wheel” spindling in their furniture. Traditionally antique furniture from this
Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Tables

Materials

Oak

Hermes Vintage Silk Scarf Vive le Vent 1992 Toutsy Bourthoumieux
By Hermès
Located in Rome, Rome
maritime theme, with intricate depictions of ship's flags and a ship's wheel, evoking the timeless romance
Category

1990s French Scarves

English Windsor Chair with Wheel Back
Located in Austin, TX
solid seat on turned stretcher. With a ship captain's wheel motif to the split.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Windsor Chairs

Materials

Oak

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Ships Wheel For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic ships wheel available at 1stDibs. Each ships wheel for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, wood and brass. Find 141 options for an antique or vintage ships wheel now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer ships wheel, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A ships wheel, designed in the Victorian, Mid-Century Modern or Folk Art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made ships wheel has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Brown Brothers, Chelsea Clock and Hermès are consistently popular.

How Much is a Ships Wheel?

Prices for a ships wheel can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $108 and can go as high as $99,950, while the average can fetch as much as $1,475.
Questions About Ships Wheel
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Ship’s wheels are usually made from wood, and often feature eight or six spokes with curved handles to allow for comfortable adjustment of the wheel. The center hub of the wheel may feature a metal, usually brass, plate for enhanced durability. Take a look on 1stDibs for an array of antique ship’s wheels.