Pietra Dura Desk
Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Desk
Located in London, GB
Antique Mid-19th century ebonised wood, gilt bronze and Pietra Dura desk,
French, c. 1860s
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Stone, Ormolu
H 30.32 in W 52.76 in D 30.71 in
Silvered Metal and Pietra Dura Table Planter
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A rare silvered metal desk or tabletop planter inlaid with 12 framed Pietra Dura panels of inlaid
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Napoleon III More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
Anglo Indian Pietra Dura Inlaid Marble Butterfly Paperweight
Located in Stamford, CT
White marble paperweight with beautiful colored burnt orange and greenish gray marble inlay with mother of pearl highlights in the form of a butterfly. Mid-20th century Anglo-Indian,...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Paperweight 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Malachite, Onyx, Marble
Antique Victorian Ashford Pietra Dura Marble Obelisk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Derbyshire Ashford pietra dura obelisk, inlaid with lillies, circa 1880 in date
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Antique 1880s English Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Malachite
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight
Category
Antique 1880s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Malachite, Onyx, Marble
Antique Florentine Grand Tour Pietra Dura Blossoming Rose Flower Paperweight
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
through Italy, and dating to approximately 1880 and done in an Arts and Crafts style. This pietra dura
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Paperweights
Materials
Stone, Marble
H 0.25 in W 4.75 in D 3.25 in
Very Fine Royal Warrant John D Harris Marble & Pietra Dura Boudoir Clock in Case
By John Harris
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original John D Harris Marble & Pietra Dura Boudoir
Category
20th Century English Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Marble, Brass
H 9.26 in W 7.68 in D 3.94 in
Black and Pink Onyx Marble Cigar Ashtray, Vide Poche, Catchall, Vessel, Bowl
By PIETRA DURA
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a substantial Mid-Century Italian modernist polished marble or onyx cigar ashtray, desk
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Onyx, Marble
H 1.19 in W 8.25 in D 7.07 in
Italian Pietra Dura Pocket Watch Stand
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful Italian Pietra Dura pocket watch stand with flower and leaf relief, circa early
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Stone, Marble, Metal, Brass, Bronze
Antique George III Mahogany Library Writing Table Desk, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pietra Dura Geometric Box in the Style of Richard Blow
By Richard Blow
Located in New York, NY
Fabulous Pietra Dura box created in a cool geometric composition possibly by Richard Blow
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone
"Pietra Dura" Tabletop, Marble and Hardstones, circa Late 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
stones (more than 7 on the Mohs scale) to make those designs. They were made with "hard stone work" desks
Category
Late 20th Century European Modern Tables
Materials
Marble
H 1.19 in W 70.87 in D 47.25 in
"Pietra Dura" Tabletop, Marble and Hardstones, circa End of the 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
high price that these works acquired. Desks, furniture, vases, plates were made for the high
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Late 20th Century European Modern Tables
Materials
Marble
H 1.19 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Champa Coasters by Studio Lel
Located in Geneve, CH
kari or Pietra Dura when she came across an exquisite box in a bazaar in northern Pakistan 25 years ago
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2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Marble, Serpentine
Toucan Coasters by Studio Lel
Located in Geneve, CH
inlaid stonework known as parchin kari or pietra dura when she came across an exquisite box in a bazaar
Category
2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Other
An Ashford (Derbyshire) black marble pen tray
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
inlaid pietra dura borders. English, circa 1850.
Ashford marble is a type of limestone which can be
Category
Antique 1850s English Desk Sets
Materials
Marble
Marble Inlay Marble Box Censor Stone Travertine Box India 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Anglo-Raj Marble Inlay Box Marble Pietra Dura Censor Stone Travertine Box 1950s.
Vintage inlaid
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Decorative Boxes
Materials
Marble
Italian Modernist Black Marble, Lapis, Tiger, Pink Rhodochrosite Butterfly Box
By Richard Blow
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and hard to find vintage modernist Pietra Dura Italian stone hinged box has an
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
H 1.25 in W 6.25 in D 4.25 in
Antique Walnut Dutch Marquetry Bureau Cabinet Bookcase 18th Century
Located in London, GB
marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones
Category
Antique 1780s Dutch Bookcases
Materials
Walnut
Antique Burr Walnut & Marquetry Oval Coffee Table Circa 19th Century
Located in London, GB
technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
Antique Coromandel and Brass Mounted Scent Bottle Box, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
brass mounts with inset attractive Pietra Dura cabochons, circa 1860 in date.
The domed lid reveals
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass
Louis XVI Style Secretary by H. Dasson, France, Circa 1880
By Henry Dasson
Located in PARIS, FR
his art, he developed a personal style, combining various materials such pietra-dura, lacquer or
Category
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Marquetry and Ormolu Stationary Casket . 19th Century
Located in London, GB
inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the
Category
Antique 1860s Decorative Boxes
Materials
Ormolu
Secretaire "À Abattant" Signed Hyppolyte-Edme Pretot, Paris, 19th Century
By Hippolyte-Edme Pretot
Located in Madrid, ES
"Pietra Dura", ebonized wood and gilded bronze that has been dated towards 1850 and is conserved in a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
H 42.92 in W 31.5 in D 17.33 in
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Pair of 20th Century English Cabinets with Gold and Red Lacquer Scenes
Located in London, GB
A pair of display vitrines in the early Georgian manner probably by Lengyon and Morant
Constructed in gilt and gesso work decorated with entrelacs, strapwork, scallop shells and aca...
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20th Century English Chinoiserie Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Lacquer
Grand Tour Specimen Marbles Plaque, Italy, circa 1850
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Italian Grand Tour marble specimen plaque in original silver-giltwood frame consisting of 20 different rare and ancient marbles, including Porphyry and Jasper, inlaid into a black an...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble
Beautiful Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Fan Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful Limoges porcelain fan shaped box is handmade and hand painted in rich colors of cobalt blue, iron red and is accented in 24-karat gold. Fan opens to reveal another removabl...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Selection of Italian Pietra Dura Plaques
By Montici, G. Ugolini
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of Mid-Century Modern Pietra Dura plaques, attributed to Richard Blow for Montici or Ugolini, unsigned, Italy, circa 1950s.
They are:
1) Interior still life pietra dura, un...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Stone
Rare Antique Tiffany Sterling Silver & Leather Paperweight
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rare Antique Tiffany Sterling Silver & Leather Paperweight
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Paperweights
Materials
Sterling Silver
1970's Italian Marble Specimen Box Malachite Agate Amethyst
Located in London, GB
A charmingly unique 1970's Italian marble specimen box with inlaid crystals and minerals patterned throughout.
Featuring a variety of different marble types, this is a truly exqu...
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Late 20th Century Italian Art Deco Decorative Boxes
Materials
Marble
Italian Grand Tour Marble and Alabaster Plaque of Ancient Scholars - Poets
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare Italian Grand Tour marble and alabaster plaque with profile faces of ancient Italian scholars and poets, including Michelangelo, Dante, Aristo, Galileo, and Petrarco. Names are ...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Mounted Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Selection of Antique Grand Tour Marbles, Italy, 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
A selection of antique Grand Tour marbles. In an inclined display structure made of lacquered cherry wood and profiled in black (ebony wood), a collection of twenty-eight sample exam...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Desk Sets
Materials
Marble
Audubon by TIFFANY & Co Limoges Porcelain Vanity Trinket Box Chinoiserie Decor
By Limoges, Tiffany & Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Audubon by TIFFANY & Co Limoges Porcelain Vanity Round Jar.
Highly collectible Audubon by Tiffany, Chinese Pavilion produced in France by Limoges.
Tiffany & Co Audubon Limoges France...
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Mid-20th Century French Chinoiserie Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Very Pretty Limoges France Hand Painted Porcelain Hat Shaped Trinket Box
By Limoges
Located in Tustin, CA
Very pretty, Limoges porcelain miniature hat shaped trinket box is handmade and hand painted in France and features vining floral motif with rich 24-karat gold accents. Box features ...
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Late 20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Limoges 22k Gold Trinket Jewelry Boxes Louis XVI Courtesan Scene
By Limoges
Located in BILBAO, ES
Elegant vintage Limoges 22-karat gold trinket jewelry boxes.
French vintage Limoges porcelain in cobalt royal blue with fine gold decor.
Marked on base as “Limoges France" Porcela...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Decorative Boxes
Materials
Enamel, Gold Leaf
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H 1.19 in W 2.76 in D 1.97 in
Italian Gold Giltwood Jewelry or Trinket Box
Located in New York, NY
An Italian gold giltwood hand-painted rectangular box by Sezzatini, in the modern style, circa late-20th century, Italy. A great piece for small items or jewelry on a desk, vanity, n...
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Jewelry Boxes
Materials
Giltwood
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Baroque Mantel Mirrors and Fireplace Mirrors
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Antique American Frit "Friendship" Arrow Pierced Hearts Colorful Orb Paperweight
Located in Tustin, CA
Beautiful antique American "Friendship" paperweight is a high dome, clear and colored glass orb which depicts a pair of Cupid's arrow-pierced white hearts, which are bordered by a cu...
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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Paperweights
Materials
Art Glass
Antique Victorian Marble Roman Ruins Grand Tour Statue Sculpture Columns Pillars
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this extremely collectable original Victorian Marble Grand Tour Roman Ruin statue of columns
A wonderful original piece, this is a desk sized co...
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Mounted Objects
Materials
Marble
H 6.7 in W 2.56 in D 2.49 in
Porcelain Bride & Groom / Wedding Couple Trinket Box by Rochard for Limoges
By Limoges
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful porcelain peint main (hand painted) bride & groom / wedding couple trinket box by Rochard for Limoges, circa 1970s. This unusual piece is in very good vintage condition and...
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20th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Porcelain
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Italian Pietra Dura Inkstand
Located in Mississauga, ON
A late 19th century Italian Pietra Dura inkstand; with two removable blown glass inkwells with
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Antique 19th Century Italian Inkwells
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Postal Scales Brass Engraved Pietra Dura, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique brass engraved postal scales with an elaborate inlaid Ashford marble base and engraved weights.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique 19th Century Derbyshire Pietra Dura Obelisk Thermometer Made from Slate
Located in GB
This fine quality English thermometer was made circa 1860 in Derbyshire, an area renowned at the time for this type of fine work. It is made from local black slate which has been cut...
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Antique 1860s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Slate
H 15.75 in W 5.91 in D 4.14 in
Inlaid Pietra Dura Terrestrial Swivel Desk Globe
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition
From a private collection
Free international shipping
Inlaid Pietra Dura
Category
20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold Plate
Inlaid Pietra Dura Terrestrial Swivel Desk Globe
Located in Nottingham, GB
In good condition
From a private collection
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20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Marble
Pietra Dura Butterfly Paperweight
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian book-form marble paperweight with beautiful Pietra Dura inlaid butterflies. The red and
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Paperweights
Materials
Marble
Pietra Dura Butterfly Paperweight
Located in Stamford, CT
Exquisite Italian Pietra Dura marble plaque or paperweight with five butterflies in precious stone
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Paperweights
19th Century Brass and Pietra Dura Mounted Desk Set
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique brass and Pietra Dura mounted desk set, circa 1870 in date
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Antique 1870s Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
19th Century Pietra Dura Marble Malachite Thermometer
Located in London, GB
is beautifully inlaid with a Pietra Dura of white flowers and malachite leaves, above two bands of
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Antique Late 19th Century English More Desk Accessories
Materials
Marble
A Russian 19th Century pietra dura plaque / paperweight.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th Century Russian pietra dure plaque / paper weight with a hand carved fruiting
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Antique 19th Century Italian Inkwells
Materials
Marble
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight
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Antique 1880s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Marble, Porphyry
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H 0.79 in W 8.47 in D 4.73 in
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight 19th C
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted desk paperweight
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Antique 1880s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, Marble
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H 0.79 in W 7.88 in D 4.34 in
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour 19th century marble Pietra Dura specimen top
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Antique 1850s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Agate, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble
French Ormolu and Pietra Dura Mounted Ebonized Bureau Plat
Located in Bradenton, FL
French Ormolu and Pietra Dura Mounted Ebonized Bureau Plat.
French bureau plat circa 1860 with 36
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Table Top Stand, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura rectangular table-top
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Antique 1880s Italian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz, Marble
H 20.48 in W 23.63 in L 20.48 in
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Octagonal Table Top Stand, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb decorative antique Italian Grand Tour marble Pietra Dura mounted octagonal table
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Antique 1880s Italian Paperweights
Materials
Onyx, Granite, Marble, Porphyry, Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite
H 0.79 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
Pair of French Ormolu Bronze and Italian Pietra Dura Mosaic Figural Bust Clocks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French ormolu and Italian Pietra Dura mounted table / mantel clocks with female busts in
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Antique 19th Century French Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Bronze
H 18 in W 8 in D 6 in
19th Century Pietra Dura Grand Tour Hardstone Specimen Desk Paperweight
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A late Victorian hardstone or pietra dura specimen desk paperweight. 18 oval hardstone specimens
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Antique Late 19th Century European Scientific Instruments
Materials
Marble
H 8.08 in W 4.53 in D 0.63 in
Vintage Floral Marquetry Walnut Bureau Plat Desk
Located in London, GB
English as Pietra Dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis lazuli and colored
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Vintage 1970s French Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Edwardian Inlaid Writing Table Desk, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis lazuli and colored marbles. In
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Early 20th Century English Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Victorian Mahogany Cylinder Bureau Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Lady's Marquetry Inlaid Cylinder Bureau Desk, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
technique is known in English as Pietra Dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Rosewood
Antique George III Marquetry Inlaid Partners Pedestal Desk 18th C
Located in London, GB
"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Edwards & Roberts Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour Ladies Writing Desk
By Edwards & Roberts
Located in London, GB
Pietra Dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis lazuli and colored marbles. In
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Antique 1870s English Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 52.76 in W 32.88 in D 23.63 in
Antique George III Walnut Library Writing Table Desk, 18th Century
Located in London, GB
floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Antique French Kidney Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as Pietra Dura, for the
Category
Antique 1860s French Desks and Writing Tables
Antique French Walnut Writing Table Desk Bureau Plat, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
columns. The technique is known in English as Pietra Dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper
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Antique 1870s French Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Satinwood Writing Table Desk Early 20th C
Located in London, GB
inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Leather, Satinwood
H 43.31 in W 38.98 in D 17.33 in
Antique Edwardian Mahogany and Marquetry Writing Table Desk, Early 20th Century
Located in London, GB
marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as Pietra Dura, for the "hardstones
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 38.19 in W 42.13 in D 23.63 in
Antique Inlaid Writing Table Desk with Brass Book Troughs 19th Century
Located in London, GB
English as Pietra Dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis lazuli and colored
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Antique 1880s Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Mahogany
H 29.93 in W 51.19 in D 27.56 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut and Marquetry Writing Table Desk, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis lazuli and colored
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Walnut
H 29.53 in W 57.09 in D 29.53 in
Antique Victorian Burr Walnut & Floral Marquetry Writing Table Desk 19th C
Located in London, GB
marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as Pietra Dura, for the "hardstones
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 28.75 in W 47.64 in D 26.38 in
Antique Inlaid Marquetry Mahogany Kidney Desk, circa 1900
Located in London, GB
columns. The technique is known in English as Pietra Dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, and
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Antique Early 1900s British Desks
19th Century Edwardian Inlaid Desk, Bears "Shoolbred & Co." Stamp
Located in London, GB
floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Edwardian Desks
Materials
Leather, Boxwood, Ebony, Mahogany
Octagonal "Pietra Dura" Tabletop, Marble and Hardstones, 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
this inlay (desks, tables, vases) that soon other workshops appeared in Europe, among which the
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20th Century European Baroque Revival Tables
Materials
Marble
H 1.58 in W 59.06 in D 59.06 in
"Pietra Dura" Tabletop, Marble and Hardstones, circa Late 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
elements such as tables, desks, panels or pedestals were decorated with these plates. Piero de Medici and
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Late 20th Century European Modern Tables
Materials
Marble
H 1.19 in W 94.49 in D 47.25 in
Rectangular "Pietra Dura" Tabletop, Marble and Hardstones, End 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
the
expansion in Europe of this type of tabletops and desks and other furniture of the same technique
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Late 20th Century European Modern Tables
Materials
Marble
H 1.58 in W 47.25 in D 29.53 in
Rectangular "Pietra Dura" Tabletop, Marble and Hardstones, Late 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
1808 and destroyed in 1812. The objects made (desks, tables, vases, plates ...)
showed at the beginning
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Late 20th Century European Modern Tables
Materials
Marble
H 1.19 in W 47.25 in D 29.53 in
"Pietra Dura" Tabletop, Marble and Hardstones, circa End of 20th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
birds or pearl necklaces. With this technique were made desks, tabletops, panels and plates, vases, etc
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Late 20th Century European Modern Tables
Materials
Marble
H 1.19 in W 47.25 in D 47.25 in
Italian Pietra Dura, Leather and Gilt Midcentury Card or Stash or Trinket Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
addition to your desk, shelf or coffee table. Let's look at the Wikipedia definition of pietra dura
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes
Materials
Stone, Marble
H 2 in W 5.75 in D 4.5 in
19th Century Louis Revival Marquetry Bonheur Du Jour
Located in London, GB
inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the
Category
Antique 1860s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport c.1900
Located in London, GB
"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for
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Early 20th Century British Desks and Writing Tables
Antique Lady's Rosewood and Marquetry Cylinder Bureau, circa 1880
Located in London, GB
columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper
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Antique 1880s British Desks and Writing Tables
Antique French Ormolu Mounted Walnut and Marquetry Bureau Plat, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for
Category
Antique 1880s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
H 29.93 in W 39.38 in D 24.81 in
Antique Dutch Marquetry Mahogany Bombe' Bureau c.1780
Located in London, GB
and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Dutch Desks and Writing Tables
19th Century Marquetry Bureau Plat Writing Table, French
Located in London, GB
marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as Pietra Dura, for the "hardstones
Category
Antique 1850s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French Marquetry Centre Writing Table, circa 1860
Located in London, GB
English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis lazuli and colored
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bureau, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis
Category
Antique 1870s French Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bureau, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis lazuli and colored marbles. In
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables
Antique French Louis XV Revival Marquetry Bureau, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis
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Antique 1870s French Desks and Writing Tables
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Specimen Marble Collection
Located in Kinderhook, NY
Wonderful collection of four 19th century Italian Grand Tour pietra dura specimen marble articles
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Paperweights
Materials
Marble, Porphyry
Toucan Coasters by Studio Lel
Located in Geneve, CH
inlaid stonework known as parchin kari or pietra dura when she came across an exquisite box in a bazaar
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2010s Pakistani Post-Modern Desk Sets
Materials
Jade, Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Other
19th Century Victorian Ormolu Book Slide Asprey
Located in London, GB
fabulous Pietra Dura decoration of Derbyshire black slate inlaid with semi precious gemstones in floral
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Antique 1870s English Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Ormolu
Napoleon III Pietre Dure Bureau Plat by Gros
By Jean-Louis-Benjamin Gros
Located in New Orleans, LA
& Albert Museum in London, Museum number 889:1-2008.
Pietre dure, also known as pietra dura, is an
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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Desks
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Victorian, Burr Walnut Bonheur Du Jour
Located in London, GB
technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis
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Antique 19th Century English Desks
Antique French Louis XV Revival Cylinder Bureau, circa 1870
Located in London, GB
Pietra Dura, for the "hardstones" used: onyx, jasper, cornelian, lapis lazuli and colored marbles. In
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Antique 1870s French Desks
Antique Dutch Walnut Marquetry Secretaire Abattant Chest Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used
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Antique 1780s Dutch Secretaires
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 59.45 in W 39.38 in D 20.08 in
Antique Edwardian Rosewood Inlaid Davenport circa 1890
Located in London, GB
marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones
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Antique 19th Century English Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Antique Dutch Marquetry Burr Walnut Armchair, circa 1800
Located in London, GB
columns. The technique is known in English as pietra dura, for the "hardstones" used: Onyx, jasper
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Armchairs
Antique Burr Walnut Marquetry Oval Coffee Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
"-work of inlaid marble floors, altars and columns. The technique is known in English as Pietra Dura, for
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Walnut
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Pietra Dura Desk For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal pietra dura desk for your home. Each pietra dura desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, marble and malachite. Your living room may not be complete without a pietra dura desk — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right pietra dura desk, those designed in Neoclassical, Regency and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pietra dura desk over the years, but those crafted by PIETRA DURA are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Pietra Dura Desk?
The average selling price for a pietra dura desk at 1stDibs is $1,079, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $79,191 for the highest priced.
Questions About Pietra Dura Desk
- What is pietra dura stone?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Pietra dura stone is a term for inlaying items with colored stones, such as agate, jade, jasper, topax, onyx and alabaster. In Italian, "pietra dura" literally translates to "hard stone." You'll find a selection of pietra dura decorative objects and jewelry on 1stDibs.
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