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Grand Tour Desk Obelisk

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Large Italian Antique 19th Century Grand Tour Malachite and Marble Obelisk, 1860
Located in Berlin, DE
This beautiful Large Italian 19th century Grand Tour Malachite and marble obelisk was made in the
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Antique 1860s Italian Grand Tour More Desk Accessories

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Malachite, Marble

Early 19th Century Continental Grand Tour Obelisk Thermometer
Located in Dallas, TX
A Grand Tour gilt patinated and silver obelisk thermometer on a graduated square base encircled by
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Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical More Desk Accessories

Antique French Grand Tour Malachite Obelisk 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A large French Grand Tour malachite desk obelisk, circa 1870 in date. The obelisk is a pointed
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Antique 1870s French More Desk Accessories

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Marble, Malachite

Antique French Grand Tour Onyx and Ormolu Obelisk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique French Grand Tour onyx obelisk circa 1850 in date. The obelisk features
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Antique 1850s French More Desk Accessories

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Onyx, Ormolu

19th Century Pair Grand Tour Convent Siena and Amethyst Marble Obelisks
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique pair of Carrara and amethyst marble 'Grand Tour' obelisks dating from the late
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Antique 1890s More Desk Accessories

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Amethyst, Marble

Pair of Alabaster Italian Obelisks
Located in Nashville, TN
A pair of white alabaster Italian mid-century Obelisks. The smaller one measures 4" x 4" x 16" and
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Vintage 1960s Italian Grand Tour More Desk Accessories

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Alabaster

Pair of Alabaster Italian Obelisks
Pair of Alabaster Italian Obelisks
H 20 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
Pair Italian Marble Obelisks, circa 1920
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Pair Italian Marble Obelisks, circa 1920. Beautiful, veined brown polished marble with contrasting
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Vintage 1920s Italian Grand Tour More Desk Accessories

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Marble

Pair Italian Marble Obelisks, circa 1920
Pair Italian Marble Obelisks, circa 1920
H 21.75 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
Pair Antique Pietra Dura Marble Specimen Stone Desk Obelisks Derbyshire 1840
Located in Portland, OR
A fine pair of antique black marble and specimen stone obelisks, Derbyshire, circa 1840. This pair
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Antique 1840s English Grand Tour Obelisks

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Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble

Antique French Grand Tour Marble and ormolu Desk Obelisk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fine antique French Grand tour marble and ormolu desk Obelisk, circa 1850 in date
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Antique 1850s French More Desk Accessories

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique French Grand Tour Malachite Ormolu Obelisk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A French Grand Tour ormolu, Carrara marble and malachite desk obelisk, circa 1870 in date. The
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Antique 1870s French More Desk Accessories

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Carrara Marble, Malachite, Ormolu

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Grand Tour Desk Obelisk For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal grand tour desk obelisk for your home. Each grand tour desk obelisk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, marble and malachite. Your living room may not be complete without a grand tour desk obelisk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A grand tour desk obelisk, designed in the Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Grand Tour Desk Obelisk?

A grand tour desk obelisk can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,217, while the lowest priced sells for $800 and the highest can go for as much as $6,257.

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Every time you move into a house or an apartment — or endeavor to refresh the home you’ve lived in for years — life for that space begins anew. The right home accent, be it the simple placement of a decorative bowl on a shelf or a ceramic vase for fresh flowers, can transform an area from drab to spectacular. But with so many materials and items to choose from, it’s easy to get lost in the process. The key to styling with antique and vintage decorative objects is to work toward making a happy home that best reflects your personal style. 

Ceramics are a versatile addition to any home. If you’ve amassed an assortment of functional pottery over the years, think of your mugs and salad bowls as decorative objects, ideal for displaying in a glass cabinet. Vintage ceramic serveware can pop along white open shelving in your dining area, while large stoneware pitchers paired with woven baskets or quilts in an open cupboard can introduce a rustic farmhouse-style element to your den.

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Abstract sculptures or an antique vessel for your home library can draw attention to your book collection and add narrative charm to the most appropriate of corners. There’s more than one way to style your bookcases, and decorative objects add a provocative dynamic. “I love magnifying glasses,” says Alex Assouline, global vice president of luxury publisher Assouline, of adding one’s cherished objects to a home library. “They are both useful and decorative. Objects really elevate libraries and can also make them more personal.”

To help with personalizing your space and truly making it your own, find an extraordinary collection of decorative objects on 1stDibs.

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