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Grand Tour Desk Obelisk

Pink Marble Obelisk in the Style of the Grand Tour
Located in London, GB
A Large Marble Obelisk from Italy in the style of the Grand Tour collectibles. This piece would
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20th Century Italian Grand Tour Obelisks

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Stone, Marble

Grand Tour Italian Specimen Marble Pair of Lovely Obelisks
Located in Miami, FL
Grand Tour Italian Specimen Marble Pair of Lovely Obelisks Offered for sale is a wonderful pair of
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Early 20th Century Italian Grand Tour Mounted Objects

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Marble

Antique Decorative Obelisk, Italian, Oak, Monolith, Cenotaph, 19th Century, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
the late 19th century, circa 1900. Fascinating decorative piece from the days of the grand tour
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian More Desk Accessories

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Oak

England 1929 Art Deco Chinoiserie Desk Lighter In Sterling Silver Jade And Lapis
Located in Miami, FL
fabulous discoveries, stimulated cultural trips to these countries, popularly called "grand tour". Being
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Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

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Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Sterling Silver

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Located in GB
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Located in Essex, MA
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Located in New York, NY
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By C. Rossi 1
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Located in El Monte, CA
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Located in Berlin, DE
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Located in Dallas, TX
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Located in London, GB
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Antique 1870s French More Desk Accessories

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Located in Nashville, TN
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Pair of Alabaster Italian Obelisks
Pair of Alabaster Italian Obelisks
H 20 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
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Located in Chappaqua, NY
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Pair Italian Marble Obelisks, circa 1920
Pair Italian Marble Obelisks, circa 1920
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Located in Portland, OR
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Marble Obelisk from Italy in the Style of The Grand Tour or modern Boho Chic
Located in London, GB
Tour era. It would look wonderful in a Wunderkammer cabinet collection or on a desk or table alongside
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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.

Finding the Right decorative-objects for You

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 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.

Translucent decorative boxes or bowls made of an acrylic plastic called Lucite — a game changer in furniture that’s easy to clean and lasts long — are modern accents that are neutral enough to dress up a coffee table or desktop without cluttering it. If you’re showcasing pieces from the past, a vintage jewelry box for displaying your treasures can spark conversation. Where is the jewelry box from? Is there a story behind it?

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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