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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

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
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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Tulip Vase, by Marcel Wanders, Delft Blue Hand-Painted, 2006, Unlimited Unique
By MARCEL WANDERS
Located in Amsterdam, NL
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Grand Tour Marmo Rosso Model of the Tomb of Scipio, Italian, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The red marble sarchophagus mounted on a slate base. Removing the top reveals an empty well.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour More Desk Accessories

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Marble

1860 Grand Tour Bronze Statue of Place Vendome Column with Napoleon, Marble Base
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for auction this stunning antique circa 1860 Grand Tour bronze statue of Place Vendome Column with Napoleon on top in solid bronze with a marble base The...
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Antique 1860s Italian Grand Tour Mounted Objects

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Bronze

1860s Large Japanese Parcel Gilt High-Relief Dragons and Birds Bronze Vase
Located in Germantown, MD
Amazing Antique fine quality Japanese 19th century bronze vase, circa 1860 with exquisite decorations of raised bronze crafted dragons and birds and many other original meiji decorat...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

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Bronze

Solid Marble Decorative Obelisk
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid marble decorative obelisk, circa 1970s. The piece is in very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks and is nicely polished. The piece is 2.875"W x 2.875"D x 1...
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Late 20th Century Pakistani Hollywood Regency Obelisks

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Marble

Solid Marble Decorative Obelisk
Solid Marble Decorative Obelisk
H 10 in W 2.875 in D 2.875 in
Antique Grand Tour Patinated Bronze Model of Trajan's Column Early 19thc
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Grand Tour patinated bronze model of Trajan's Column, circa 1820 in date. This splendid bronze with the relief cast stem and panelled plinth above a s...
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Antique 1820s Models and Miniatures

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Marble, Bronze

Chinese Five-Tied Emperor Cloisonne Vase from the Republic Period
Located in San Diego, CA
Smooth finish Chinese cloisonne dragon (5 toed Emperor) vase, circa 1930s (Republic). The piece is 9" high in an attractive aqua blue finish with two dragons. Very good vintage condi...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Antiquities

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Ceramic

Large Chinese Cloisonné Vase with Floral Decoration
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic large Chinese cloisonné vase featuring a flower vase decoration on one side and a gourd on the back. The decoration stands out against a black ground with cloud patterns cov...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Vases

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Enamel, Bronze

19th Century Imari Porcelain Baluster Vase with Dragon Relief Decoration Japan
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very beautiful baluster-shaped ribbed vase in Japanese porcelain decorated with birds and flowers, in cobalt blue, iron red and white colors. Two sides of the vase are decorated with...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Porcelain

Imari Porcelain Bottle Vase, Part of a large collection of Imari.
Located in Buchanan, MI
An Imari Porcelain bottle vase. Very nicely done with great detail and three dimensional areas such as the dragons. Part of a large collection including vases, chargers and bowls.
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Antique 19th Century Porcelain

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Porcelain

Grand Tour Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Carved Giallo Antico Grand Tour model of the temple of Caster and Pollux Large carved Giallo Antico Grand Tour model of the temple of Caster and Pollux of superb carving, the frag...
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Antique 19th Century Models and Miniatures

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Marble

Grand Tour Sculpture
Grand Tour Sculpture
H 21 in W 10.5 in D 4.5 in
Miniature Cast Bronze Grand Tour Architectural Sculpture of the Trajan Column
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This miniature cast bronze architectural model of the Trajan Column dates to the 19th century to commemorate one of the Grand Tours of Europe. There is no foundry mark noted, but thi...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Models and Miniatures

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Bronze

Pair Italian Neoclassical Grand Tour Sienna Marble Souvenirs of Temple Ruins
Located in New York, NY
A very fine and early pair of Roman Neoclassical Period Grand Tour Sienna marble models of the Temple of Castor and Pollux and the temple of Vespasian, early 1800's Italian. In th...
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Antique 1820s Italian Greco Roman Desk Accessories

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Siena Marble

Pair Of Italian Grand Tour Marble Obelisks
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with different marbles.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Obelisks

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Marble

Pair Of Italian Grand Tour Marble Obelisks
Pair Of Italian Grand Tour Marble Obelisks
H 15.25 in W 4.38 in D 4.38 in
Small Antique Posy Vase, Chinese, Bronze, Decorative Flower Urn, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique posy vase. A Chinese, bronze decorative flower urn, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Delightfully tactile and sought after Oriental taste ...
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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Vases

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Bronze

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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 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

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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20th Century Italian Grand Tour Natural Specimens

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Stone, Marble

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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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