Italian Obelisks

Pair of Italian specimen marble obelisks measuring 23 inches tall and 5 inches wide and deep.

A black portoro Italian marble obelisk, 20th century. 4 ¼ inches wide by 19 ¾ inches tall

Gorgeous pair of hand-crafted Italian Grand Tour specimen marble obelisks, circa 18th-19th century. Tall (41”H) and very heavy. Specimen marble artwork flourished during the Grand To...

Pair of vintage obelisks, of handpainted wood, on ball feet, raised on graduated square plinths, each faux painted as green marble with parcel gilt acc...

Pair of carved Italian Giltwood obelisks. Nice tall size. Overall good condition. Ready to use. 1970's- 1980's. Slight wear and original patina to finish from age and use.

Renzo Mongiardino designed Tole Obelisk Bookcase all hand painted on 4 sides. Very large at 94” high. 1970 Italy construction from. Renzo Mondgiardino...

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Malachite Veneered Obelisks

Pair of Italian marble and bronze obelisks Crabs -Grand Tour collection- produced by Lorenzo Ciompi, 2018. Designed, produced and executed directly in exclusivity for Compendio Galle...

PAIR of Italian Neo-classic (19th Century) grey stone obelisks with finial tops and resting on a stepped up black marble base (PRICED AS PAIR)

Standout pair of 19th Century neoclassical Italian obelisks clad in mirrored sections with etched floral designs now oxidized to perfection with the expected imperfections. Presented...

Exquisite, rare pair or glass Murano obelisks signed by master glass blower Romano Dona. Exquisite glass Murano obelisk signed by master glass blower Romano Dona. Black Murano glass resting on transparent Murano glass balls. Romano Donà grew up in a family with centuries of experience in glassmaking. He entered the kiln business at an early age, beginning his apprenticeship at the F.lli Manfren company where he worked also with his father. In 1975 he began working with the master Livio Seguso with whom he worked for twenty years in order to master his skills while learning from important artists like Henry Mavrodin, Federica Marangoni, Mimmo Rotella and Ugo Marano...

An exceptional pair of Porphyry, marble and ormolu mounted Obelisks, of typical form surmounted with foliate-cast finial above ball feet, resting on a panelled plinth mounted with li...

Early 20th century mahogany plinth in the form of a classical-style fluted column with carved Ionic scrolling and Corinthian foliate detail to the capital.

Gorgeous pair of multi sommerso art glass obelisks by Luigi Onesto for Murano Glass, circa 1996. The pair are in very good vintage condition with one small scratch on the backside o...

A Large Vintage Pair of Grand Tour Style Marble Inlaid Obelisks, 1970 Standing 52" tall, these pair of obelisks are in excellent condition.

We are very pleased to offer this sculptural trio by F.lli (Fratelli) Mannelli, circa 1970s, carved in solid Rapolano travertine with soft ivory, sand, and warm honey striations plus...

Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown Sommerso amethyst purple with red core Italian art glass obelisk paperweight sculpture. Created for the Fornasa De Murano A L'Insegna Del Moreto c...

Pair of travertine and brass obelisks, produced in the 70s in minimalist style

Typical form with different marbles.

An Italian '70s modern or Post-Modern period dark green marble obelisk sculpture, circa 1970s, Italy. Obelisk is green with white veining. Very go...

Grand Tour Specimen-Marble Obelisk, Italian, 19th century A jewel-like tabletop obelisk built from alternating bands of polished specimen stones—giallo Siena, rouge griotte, verte an...

The porphyry obelisks on sienna 'marmo giallo' and porphyry base, condition: 2 small cracks on 1 base and a repair to the other on top of base. Condition commensurate with age and use.

Pair of decorative Grand Tour Neoclassical-style obelisks dating from the late 19th/early 20th century. The tapering bodies are raised on square-stepped black marble bases...

1980s Italian Beige Travertine Stone Obelisk in the Style of Grand Tour. Look great as display and also very useful as bookends. Handcrafted and Parts of Label at the base. A-510-335

A pair of Grand Tour obelisks. Made of red Levanto marble and black Belgian marble. Italy second half of the 19th century.

Pair of Italian circa 1980's etched mirror obelisks with foliage motif on four sides of body and base. Sold as pair. Measurements: Height: 21" Wi...

Baroque obelisk in giltwood.

Cenedese vintage midcentury modern tall and rare pair of Murano solid light blue colored / coloured faceted glass obelisks, made circa 1970. Wonderful Italian glass and perfect as an...

Pair of Italian etched mirror obelisks with foliage motif on four sides of body and base. Measures: 17" height 4.5" width of base.

A pair of venetian style etched mirrored obelisks, circa 1980s. 5 ¼ inches wide and deep by 20 ½ inches tall.

Pair of Vintage Italian Alabaster Obelisks. Beautifuly marbled in blue and grey veining. In very good condition with no breaks visible.

Cenedese vintage midcentury modern tall and rare pair of Murano solid light blue colored / coloured faceted glass obelisks, made circa 1970. Wonderful Italian glass and perfect as an...

Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this pair of decorative obelisks crafted in pure glass, signed "Save Venice 1989". These unique pieces serve as both a captivating...

A Near Pair of Lapis Lazuli Obelisks Veneered with the rare and semi-precious deep blue lapis admired for its intense colour, each obelisk with Carrara marble bases and moulding. Pr...

This is a pair of large custom-painted architectural obelisks, situated on a double-step plinth raised on ball feet.,

Fine Pair of Monumental Murano Glass Obelisks by Alberto Dona

These impressive Egyptian Revival obelisks are crafted of dynamically patterned agate. The rare 19th-century models were almost certainly made in Italy during the height of the Grand Tour when the fervor for all things ancient pervaded the decorative arts. Rich in neoclassical elegance yet possessing an exotic worldliness, pieces such as these were extremely popular as Grand Tour souvenirs among members of the British aristocracy...

Pair of Venetian obelisks having finely etched mirrored glass on all panels.

Pair of large faceted clear Murano obelisks.

Cenedese vintage midcentury modern tall and rare 'new old stock' polished faceted Murano glass obelisk in a beautiful light neon yellow colored / coloured glass, made circa 1970. Won...

Pair Lacquered Tobacco Leaf Obelisk, Italy 1980. Excellent condition. Rare obelisk shaped pedestals in tobacco leaf by the famous Italian designer Giovanni Patrini. Giovanni Patri...

Pair of neoclassical hand carved and hand polished ormolu-mounted good quality rock crystal obelisks.

Extremely rare and decorative obelisk pair. Various types of marble an absolute rarity and a guaranteed eye-catcher in every interior. Measures: 73.2 inch.

Neoclassical, White Marble, Obelisks on Pedestals, France, 1920s Pair of Palatial antique 19th-20th century solid marble obelisks on pedestals. The obelisks detach from the pedestal...

Roma, 19th century Belgian black marble Measures: Base 11.8 cm, H. cm. 60.  

This Louis XV style black marble and gilt bronze obelisk by Gherardo Degli Albizzi is made by monolithc pieces of Portoro marble and high quality chiseled bronzes. The impressive dim...

A pair of Grand Tour obelisks. Made of Baccarat crystal. The plinth rests on 4 legs in gilded bronze in the shape of a paw, 4 angel heads, also made of gilded bronze, separate the ob...

A striking pair of bronze and red marble obelisks, masterfully handcrafted by a renowned Florentine bronze maker. These extraordinary pieces embody t...

A pair of Grand Tour obelisks. Made of Green Alps marble. On the front side of the plinth, there is a bezel with a silver mask depicting the head of a lion. Italy second half of the ...

A striking pair of bronze and St. Laurent marble obelisks, masterfully handcrafted by a renowned Florentine bronze maker. These extraordinary pieces ...

Pair of wooden vase holding columns, entirely lacquered in chinoiserie style. Shaped, the base has a tall painted plinth with red and black cheque...

An Italian Carrara marble column decorative object, Neoclassical design style, circa early to mid-20th century, Italy. Piece is Carrara marble - white with black veining, a circular ...

pair of italian marble and bronze obelisks, ACANTHUS , -grand tour collection- produced by Lorenzo Ciompi, 2017 designed, produced and executed directly in exclusivity for COMPENDIO GALLERY on limited edition of 10 all the bronze details was made expressly from a important roman bronzist from original cast model by Bottega Valadier and others neoclassic models-end XVIII° century red levanto italian...

An Important Set of Four Large Porphyry Obelisks. Each obelisk is of square section tapering form with a spiked orb finial and embellished with carved roundels of the twelve Roman...

A Fantastic 18th/19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Mixed Marble and Scagliola Obelisk. This grand tour Italian mixed marble and scagliola obelisk mixes Egyptian architecture...

A vintage polished travertine obelisk, was used by a very famous decorator in the 1970s.

Large-scale Grand Tour pair of Cipollino of Versilia and Breche d’Alep marble obelisks. Raised on stepped bases of Carrara and marble bases. A fabulous pair of Cipollino of Versil...

A striking and rare pair of large vintage Italian tole obelisks, exquisitely hand-painted in rich tones of red, green, and gold. Each side features a unique Roman head motif framed b...

Group of four columns with a square base, made of lacquered poplar wood with a marbled effect to emulate porphyry; decorated with pastille carvings, lacquered and illuminated in gold...

Stunning faux goat skin and gilt obelisk,\ manner of Karl Springer. Standing 82" high this element makes a statement in any environment. Hand delivery avail to New York City or anywh...