What is an Egyptian obelisk?

Carved from a single piece of stone, an Egyptian obelisk is a tapered pillar found at the entrance of ancient Egyptian temples. Obelisks were usually found in pairs. Find an obelisk or two of your own from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Egyptian obelisks are large, four-sided tapered monuments that were usually built in pairs to mark the entrance of important sites in Ancient Egypt. Today, they are popular in replica form and as decorations for interior designers. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary Egyptian obelisks from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.