Monumental Hourglass
Monumental Pair of Blenko Style Olive "Hourglass" Glass Table Lamps, 1950s
By Blenko Glass
Located in Bainbridge, NY
hand sculpted hourglass form with gradated smoke brown, olive coloration on turned Walnut base with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Brass
Monumental Pair of Walnut Hourglass Lamps in the Style of Phillip Lloyd Powell
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exceptional pair of vintage hand made Walnut lamps, circa 1950's. Hourglass shape with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Monumental Chinese Carved Rosewood Brush Pot
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare and unusual 19th century monumental Chinese rosewood brush pot carved from a large, solid
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Rosewood
Monumental Country French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
20th century monumental country French provincial farmhouse dining table, refectory table, or
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20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables
Materials
Oak
Monumental Pair! FREDERICK COOPER "Harlequin" Black & White Decorator Lamps Rare
By Frederick Cooper
Located in Peoria, AZ
hourglass shaped body
These lamps are incredible! They have a presence that simply is hard to match and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Futurist Table Lamps
Materials
Enamel, Metal
H 31 in W 16 in D 16 in
Monumental 38" Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Spindle Planter, c 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland. This sculptural hourglass shaped concrete planter has a white exterior
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Monumental 38" Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Spindle Planter, c 1968
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland. This sculptural hourglass shaped concrete planter has a white exterior
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Willy Guhl for Eternit Large Concrete Diabolo Spindel Planters, 1960s
By Willy Guhl
Located in New York, NY
largest of three sizes in this Spindel model - monumental and striking in any garden or outdoor space
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Concrete
Large Louis XV Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze and Marble Figural Candelabra
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
anchor and the other an hourglass, seated on pierced pedestals and spreading fleur de pêcher marble
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Candelabras
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
H 52.76 in W 16.93 in D 13 in
Substantial James Mont Carved Ebonized Wood Table Lamp, C. 1950
By James Mont
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Monumental Handcrafted James Mont Table Lamp. Featuring a slight hourglass form in blackened
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Wood
Substantial Pair of Gerald Thurston "Floriform" Eggshell Ceramic Lamps, 1950's
By Gerald Thurston
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Monumental Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Neutral Ceramic Table Lamps. Featuring an
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
Materials
Brass, Metal
Volcano by Michele Zalopany black and white large scale landscape painting
By Michele Zalopany
Located in New York, NY
Executed in black, grey and brown, this monumental charcoal and pastel painting conveys the mythic
Category
1980s Realist Landscape Paintings
Materials
Pastel, Charcoal
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"Solana" Wall Sconces
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8' - 10" Brutalist Style Outdoor Table-Bluestone & Solid Oak
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Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
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Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
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Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated Patinated Brass Dome Ceiling Lamp
By Lisa Johansson-Pape, Florian Schulz, Paavo Tynell
Located in Glendale, CA
Two Enlighten 'Rey' Perforated patinated brass Dome ceiling lamp. Hand-fabricated in Los Angeles, these highly refined ceiling lamps are reminiscent of the iconic midcentury finnish ...
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Natural Amber Quartz Lighting, "Small Liberty", Demian Quincke
By Demian Quincke
Located in Geneve, CH
"Small Liberty", unique creation by Demian Quincke. Hand assemble natural amber quartz on casted bronze.
85 quartz points.
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Jane & Gordon Martz, Table Lamps, Walnut, Ceramic, Linen Marshal Studios, 1950s
By Gordon & Jane Martz, Marshall Studios
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and ceramic table lamps designed by Jane & Gordon Martz. Produced by Marshall Studios, Veedersburg, Indiana, c. 1955.
Bases are sculpted walnut, with ceramic inlays...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes.
Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Alabaster, Brass
Chinese Carved Longyan Wood Stand
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite late Qing dynasty display Stand of longyan wood, carved as a miniature "kang" table.
The center panel features an amazing grain that delights the eye, while a soft glo...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
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Fruitwood
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
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Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape.
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H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
French Bookcase or Bibliothèque Louis Philippe Washed Oak Original Glass, c1800s
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Bibliothèque, or antique French bookcase was constructed in the style referred to as Louis Philippe (King Louis Philippe I 1830–1848). Our Antique Louis Philippe Frenc...
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H 114.5 in W 112.75 in D 19 in
Long 17th Century Single Walnut Plank Refectory Table from Tuscany, Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare single plank of walnut with extreme length (11 feet, 6 inches) forms the top for the refectory table from Northern Italy. Tables such as this were often used as dining tables ...
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H 31.875 in W 138 in D 25 in
Pair of Deco Style 1950's Fluted Porcelain and Bronze Lamps by Dav Art, NY/Lenox
By Dav Art NY
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
This pair of white glazed (Blanc de Chine) fluted porcelain lamps mounted on square bronze bases and topped by bronze mounts represent timeless elegance. The style is bordering art d...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Table Lamps
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Bronze
H 21 in W 9 in D 9 in
Set of Four McGuire Antalya Laced Rawhide Rattan Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of four laced rawhide rattan dining chairs made in the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire. The Antalya chair (model #MCLM44) features a rattan pole frame w...
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20th Century American Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
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English Style Painted Dresser Base
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Huge 19th century style painted potboard dresser base.
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124 inches (315 cms) wide
22 inches (56 cms) deep
30.5 inches (77 cms) high.
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Monumental Asian Tea Basket
Located in Southampton, NY
Late 19th century woven Asian tea basket. Intricate woven design, hourglass shape 31 inch;wide; 11
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Antique Late 19th Century Asian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
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Rattan, Wood
Pair of Monumental Moai Floor Lamps by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto
Located in Portland, OR
A dramatic and rare pair of monumental Moai floor lamps by Luca Nichetto. Fluid minimalist form and
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2010s Italian Modern Floor Lamps
Large Le Dauphin Gold-Brown Table Lamp
By Maison Le Dauphin
Located in Krakow, małopolskie
Monumental, beautiful table lamp signed by the French lighting manufacturer Le Dauphin.
The
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Vintage 1970s French Hollywood Regency Table Lamps
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Brass
French Vintage Encased Monumental Hourglass Lucite Sculpture
Located in North Miami, FL
This fantastic vintage French encased large Lucite hourglass object /sculpture is mesmerizing. The
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Abstract Sculptures
Monumental Venini Glass Lamp
Located in North Miami, FL
Monumental Venini glass lamp, two large triangular pieces of white opalescent Murano glass form an
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20th Century Italian Table Lamps
Monumental Willy Guhl Bowl Planter on Pedestal
By Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive Willy Guhl planter placed on top the hourglass Willy Guhl diabolo pot. Huge scale. Great
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
Monumental Amethyst Lap by Wayne Husted for Blenko
By Wayne Husted, Blenko Glass
Located in South Charleston, WV
Exceptional and monumental being the largest table lamp produced by Blenko. Upon a small table it
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Pair of Monumental "Moai" Floor Lamps by Luca Nichetto
By Luca Nichetto
Located in Littleton, CO
A dramatic and rare pair of monumental Moai floor lamps by Italian designer Luca Nichetto.
The
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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
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Plastic, Mylar
Willy Guhl Extra Large Spindle Planter
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Monumental spindle or Diabolo planter in the largest size, designed by Swiss architect Willy Guh
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete, Cement
Naga Tribe Individual Rice Pounder with Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
This hourglass shaped mortar has a band decoration around the middle and is accompanied by a carved
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20th Century Indian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
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Wood
Willy Guhl Handkerchief Planter, Cast Stone Modern Sculptural Jardinière, France
By Willy Guhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Willy Guhl handkerchief planter, cast stone modern sculptural jardinière, France. Monumental
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
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Cast Stone
Monumental 38" Willy Guhl for Eternit 'Diablo' Concrete Planter, c 1968, Signed
By Eternit, Willy Guhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Willy Guhl for Eternit, circa 1968, Switzerland. This sculptural hourglass shaped concrete planter has a
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Planters and Jardinieres
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Concrete
Monumental Pair of Stewart Ross James for Hansen White Enamel Brass Table Lamps
By Hansen Lighting Co., Stewart Ross James
Located in Bainbridge, NY
a slender, elongated hourglass form in White enameled Metal with slightly patinated Brass plated
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
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Brass
Country French Provincial Walnut Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental country French provincial style farmhouse dining table measuring 11.5 feet long
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20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables
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Steel
Willy Guhl Handkerchief Planter, Cast Stone Modern Sculptural Jardinière, France
By Willy Guhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Willy Guhl handkerchief planter, cast stone modern sculptural jardinière, France. Monumental
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
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Cast Stone
Monumental Italian Brass Hourglass
Located in Chicago, IL
This is an exceptional object. It is quite large and sculptural.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Pair of Monumental and Chic Gilt Obelisk Form Lamps with Sunflower Medallions
Located in New York, NY
with sunflower medallions on each of the four sides. The hourglass shape atop the base leads into the
Category
Mid-20th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Plaster
H 39.25 in W 6.63 in D 6.63 in
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Monumental Hourglass For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of monumental hourglass for your home. An item from our selection of monumental hourglass — often made from wood, cast stone and concrete — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each choice in our collection of monumental hourglass bearing modern, Hollywood Regency or mid-century modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of monumental hourglass over the years, but those crafted by Eternit, Willy Guhl and Gerald Thurston are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Monumental Hourglass?
Prices for a piece of monumental hourglass can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,300 and can go as high as $18,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,475.
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