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Pietra Dura Desk

Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and Pietra Dura Desk
Antique Mid-19th Century Ebonised Wood, Gilt Bronze and 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

Silvered Metal and Pietra Dura Table Planter
Silvered Metal and Pietra Dura Table Planter

Silvered Metal and Pietra Dura Table Planter

$1,400

H 3.5 in W 12.5 in D 4 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

Italian Pietra Dura Inlaid Marble Butterfly Paperweight
Italian Pietra Dura Inlaid Marble Butterfly Paperweight

Italian Pietra Dura Inlaid Marble Butterfly Paperweight

Located in Stamford, CT

inlay with mother of pearl highlights in the form of a butterfly. Lovely piece to have on your desk, and

Category

Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Ashford Pietra Dura Marble Obelisk 19th Century
Antique Victorian Ashford Pietra Dura Marble Obelisk 19th Century

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 Late 19th Century English Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Malachite, Marble

Antique Italian Pietra Dura Florentine Table with Ornate Carved Gilt base
Antique Italian Pietra Dura Florentine Table with Ornate Carved Gilt base

Antique Italian Pietra Dura Florentine Table with Ornate Carved Gilt base

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Florentine table is a beautiful example of the renowned pietra dura inlay tradition, a decorative technique

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Composition, Marble

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Paperweight 19th C
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Paperweight 19th C

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

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Antique 1880s Italian Paperweights

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Malachite, Onyx, Marble

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th C
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th C

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, Malachite, Onyx, Marble

Antique Florentine Grand Tour Pietra Dura Blossoming Rose Flower Paperweight
Antique Florentine Grand Tour Pietra Dura Blossoming Rose Flower Paperweight

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

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Paperweights

Materials

Stone, Marble

Signed Italian Silver Mounted Pietra Dura Paperweight with Flower by G. Fiaschi
Signed Italian Silver Mounted Pietra Dura Paperweight with Flower by G. Fiaschi

Signed Italian Silver Mounted Pietra Dura Paperweight with Flower by G. Fiaschi

By Richard Blow, Giuseppe Fiaschi

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A fine signed Italian pietra dura paperweight. By Giuseppe Fiaschi. With handcut marble

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Paperweights

Materials

Marble, Silver

Very Fine Royal Warrant John D Harris Marble & Pietra Dura Boudoir Clock in Case
Very Fine Royal Warrant John D Harris Marble & Pietra Dura Boudoir Clock in Case

Very Fine Royal Warrant John D Harris Marble & Pietra Dura Boudoir Clock in Case

By John Harris

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original John D Harris Marble & Pietra Dura Boudoir

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20th Century English Edwardian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique Pietra Dura Marble Ashford Desk Obelisk Thermometer Buxton Derbyshire
Antique Pietra Dura Marble Ashford Desk Obelisk Thermometer Buxton Derbyshire

Antique Pietra Dura Marble Ashford Desk Obelisk Thermometer Buxton Derbyshire

Located in Portland, OR

, using a technique known as Pietra Dura. The mineral has been used decoratively since prehistoric times

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Obelisks

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Carrara Marble

2 Antique Stone Pietra Dura Trinket Boxes w Bowl Desk Accessories
2 Antique Stone Pietra Dura Trinket Boxes w Bowl Desk Accessories

2 Antique Stone Pietra Dura Trinket Boxes w Bowl Desk Accessories

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Elegant antique stone trinket box with pietra dura floral inlay and incised sides.

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Vintage 1940s Organic Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Stone

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Italian Pietra Dura Inkstand
Italian Pietra Dura Inkstand

Italian Pietra Dura Inkstand

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H 5.25 in W 13.5 in D 10.25 in

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
Antique Postal Scales Brass Engraved Pietra Dura, 19th Century

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.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique 19th Century Derbyshire Pietra Dura Obelisk Thermometer Made from Slate
Antique 19th Century Derbyshire Pietra Dura Obelisk Thermometer Made from Slate

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

Pietra Dura Butterfly Paperweight
Pietra Dura Butterfly Paperweight

Pietra Dura Butterfly Paperweight

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H 5 in W 3.25 in D 0.5 in

Pietra Dura Butterfly Paperweight

Located in Stamford, CT

Italian book-form marble paperweight with beautiful Pietra Dura inlaid butterflies. The red and

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Pietra Dura Butterfly Paperweight
Pietra Dura Butterfly Paperweight

Pietra Dura Butterfly Paperweight

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H 3.25 in W 4.5 in D 0.5 in

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
19th Century Brass and Pietra Dura Mounted Desk Set

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

Category

Antique 1870s Desk Sets

Materials

Brass

19th Century Pietra Dura Marble Malachite Thermometer
19th Century Pietra Dura Marble Malachite Thermometer

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.
A Russian 19th Century pietra dura plaque / paperweight.

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Inkwells

Materials

Marble

Antique Victorian Ashford Pietra Dura Marble Obelisk, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Ashford Pietra Dura Marble Obelisk, 19th Century

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

Malachite, Marble

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight 19th C
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight 19th C

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

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th Century
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th Century

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

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th Century
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th Century

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
French Ormolu and Pietra Dura Mounted Ebonized Bureau Plat

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
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Table Top Stand, 19th Century

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

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Octagonal Table Top Stand, 19th Century
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Octagonal Table Top Stand, 19th Century

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

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Granite, Marble, Porphyry

Pair of French Ormolu Bronze and Italian Pietra Dura Mosaic Figural Bust Clocks
Pair of French Ormolu Bronze and Italian Pietra Dura Mosaic Figural Bust Clocks

Pair of French Ormolu Bronze and Italian Pietra Dura Mosaic Figural Bust Clocks

Located in Long Island City, NY, 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

19th Century Pietra Dura Grand Tour Hardstone Specimen Desk Paperweight
19th Century Pietra Dura Grand Tour Hardstone Specimen Desk Paperweight

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

Italian Pietra Dura Butterfly Paperweight Specimen Plaque
Italian Pietra Dura Butterfly Paperweight Specimen Plaque

Italian Pietra Dura Butterfly Paperweight Specimen Plaque

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique pietra dura paperweight. Butterflies. Marble inlaid with lapis lazuli, malachite, and other

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Early 20th Century Italian Paperweights

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Carrara Marble

Italian Pietra Dura Butterfly Paperweight with Malachite
Italian Pietra Dura Butterfly Paperweight with Malachite

Italian Pietra Dura Butterfly Paperweight with Malachite

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century Italian paperweight, the polished black slate inset with a Pietra Dura butterfly of

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Paperweights

Materials

Malachite

Antique Italian Pietra Dura Mounted Ormolu Basket 19th Century
Antique Italian Pietra Dura Mounted Ormolu Basket 19th Century

Antique Italian Pietra Dura Mounted Ormolu Basket 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb quality antique Italian Pietra Dura mounted gilt bronze basket dating from the

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Antique 1880s Italian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Ormolu

Antique Malachite and Marble Pietra Dura Paperweight, 19th Century
Antique Malachite and Marble Pietra Dura Paperweight, 19th Century

Antique Malachite and Marble Pietra Dura Paperweight, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique Italian black marble rectangular Pietra Dura paperweight, with

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Antique 1850s Italian Paperweights

Materials

Marble

Pietra Dura Inkstand with Bronze, Malachite, Hardstones, English Regency Period
Pietra Dura Inkstand with Bronze, Malachite, Hardstones, English Regency Period

Pietra Dura Inkstand with Bronze, Malachite, Hardstones, English Regency Period

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

entwined serpents. The matching blown crystal inkpots have lids with embossed crowns. The Pietra Dura band

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Antique 19th Century English Regency Inkwells

Materials

Stone, Marble, Bronze

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight 19th C
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight 19th C

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

Marble

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight 19th Century
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight 19th Century

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

Category

Antique 1880s Italian Paperweights

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Onyx, Granite, Marble, Porphyry

Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th Century
Antique Grand Tour Pietra Dura Specimen Top Paperweight, 19th Century

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, Malachite, Marble

Antique Pietra Dura Marble Specimen Stone Desk Obelisk Ashford Derbyshire 1860
Antique Pietra Dura Marble Specimen Stone Desk Obelisk Ashford Derbyshire 1860

Antique Pietra Dura Marble Specimen Stone Desk Obelisk Ashford Derbyshire 1860

Located in Portland, OR

A fine & large antique black marble and specimen stone desk obelisk, Ashford Derbyshire, circa 1860

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Obelisks

Materials

Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Carrara Marble, Griotte Marble, ...

Antique Pietra Dura Marble Desk Obelisk Thermometer Ashford Blue John Derbyshire
Antique Pietra Dura Marble Desk Obelisk Thermometer Ashford Blue John Derbyshire

Antique Pietra Dura Marble Desk Obelisk Thermometer Ashford Blue John Derbyshire

Located in Portland, OR

Pietra Dura. The mineral has been used decoratively since prehistoric times; the first recorded customer

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Obelisks

Materials

Carrara Marble, Griotte Marble, Breccia Marble, Marble, Alabaster, Quart...

Pair Antique Pietra Dura Marble Specimen Stone Desk Obelisks Derbyshire 1840
Pair Antique Pietra Dura Marble Specimen Stone Desk Obelisks Derbyshire 1840

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 of 10.5" obelisks are made of Derbyshire black marble, most likely from the Matlock...

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Antique 1840s English Grand Tour Obelisks

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble

Pietra Dura Inlaid English Classical Walnut Lap Desk on Stand
Pietra Dura Inlaid English Classical Walnut Lap Desk on Stand

Pietra Dura Inlaid English Classical Walnut Lap Desk on Stand

Located in Louisville, KY

English Neoclassical Pietra Dura and Inlaid Walnut Slope on Stand, Circa 1850 and later; featuring

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Antique 19th Century English End Tables

Materials

Walnut

Pietra Dura Pocket Watch Stand
Pietra Dura Pocket Watch Stand

Pietra Dura Pocket Watch Stand

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H 7.75 in W 8 in D 5.5 in

Pietra Dura Pocket Watch Stand

By PIETRA DURA

Located in Stamford, CT

Italian Pietra Dura pocket watch stand made in Firenze with flower motifs, circa early 20th century

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Early 20th Century More Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

Pietra Dura Insect Stone Paperweight, Italian, 1930s
Pietra Dura Insect Stone Paperweight, Italian, 1930s

Pietra Dura Insect Stone Paperweight, Italian, 1930s

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stone paperweight with marble Pietra Dura inlay, images of insects, Italy 1930s. Measures: Width 3

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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Paperweights

Materials

Stone, Marble

Mid-20th Century Italian Marble Pietra Dura Tile
Mid-20th Century Italian Marble Pietra Dura Tile

Mid-20th Century Italian Marble Pietra Dura Tile

Located in Raalte, NL

This is a beautiful piece of artwork called Pietra Dura, it is a white marble tile inlaid with

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Mid-20th Century Italian More Desk Accessories

Materials

Marble

5-Piece of Paperweights Pietra Dura and Micro Mosaic
5-Piece of Paperweights Pietra Dura and Micro Mosaic

5-Piece of Paperweights Pietra Dura and Micro Mosaic

Located in Lyngby, DK

5-piece of paperweights, 4 in pietra dura 1 in micro mosaic Italy, circa 1900. Micro mosaic with

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Antique 1890s Italian Other Paperweights

Materials

Stone

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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.

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 antique and vintage 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.

Questions About Pietra Dura Desk
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Pietra 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 26, 2024
    The difference between mosaic and pietra dura comes down to how specific the terms are. A mosaic is a decorative surface or item produced out of small, hard pieces assembled together to create a pattern. Artisans can use tile, stone, glass, wood and other materials to make mosaics. Pietra dura is a specific type of mosaic composed of gemstones. You may sometimes see it referred to as Florentine mosaic. Find a selection of mosaic art on 1stDibs.