Pietra Dura Obelisk
Pietra Dura obelisks, Derbyshire , England circa 1840
Located in London, GB
A pair of English Derbyshire Pietra Dura obelisks. Specimen stones have been inlaid into the
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Antique 1840s English Garniture
Materials
Marble
Pair antique English pietra dura obelisks
Located in London, GB
A good pair of English Derbyshire black marble and pietra dura candlesticks. On square moulded
Category
Antique 1840s Garniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of 19th Century Ashford Black Marble and Pietra Dura Obelisks
Located in London, London
Pair of obelisks
Made from Ashford marble with pietra dura fronts
19th century
This striking
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Antique 19th Century British Grand Tour Obelisks
Materials
Stone
$1,771 / set
H 13.78 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
Antique Ashford Black and Pietra Dura Marble Obelisk Thermometer
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
centrally mounted ivory register with a malachite surround and a beautiful floral design in pietra dura
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Obelisks
Materials
Marble
$2,155
H 13.98 in W 4.53 in D 3.55 in
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
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Obelisks
Materials
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Carrara Marble
$1,295
H 14.75 in W 4.75 in D 4.25 in
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
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Obelisks
Materials
Agate, Malachite, Quartz, Alabaster, Marble, Breccia Marble, Carrara Mar...
$1,525
H 15.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.75 in
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
Pair Grand Tour Obelisks Marble Pietra Dura
Located in Potters Bar, GB
obelisks
In black marble with amazing pietra dura
Pietra dura is an art that flourished in Florence
Category
Antique 1890s Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Monumental Pietra Dura Grand Tour Marble Obelisks, 19th Century
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of large marble "Grand Tour" Pietra Dura specimen marble obelisks
Each in Italian specimen
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
$8,900 / set
H 70 in W 13 in D 13 in
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Antique 19th Century Derbyshire Pietra Dura Obelisk Thermometer Made from Slate
Located in GB
produce the obelisk. This has been carved and inlaid with bright semi-precious cut stones in the form of
Category
Antique 1860s English Table Clocks and Desk Clocks
Materials
Slate
H 15.75 in W 5.91 in D 4.14 in
Set of Five Specimen Pietra Dura Inlaid Marble Obelisks, England, 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
marble inlay. Middle obelisk with pietra dura inlaid floral splay inlay on square pedestal representing
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Antique 1880s English Classical Roman Natural Specimens
Materials
Marble
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
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian More Desk Accessories
Materials
Malachite, Marble
Grand Tour Pietra Dura Stone Obelisks
Located in Astoria, NY
columns with patchwork specimen stone inlay surmounting plinth inset with white floral pietra dura design
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Grand Tour Natural Specimens
Materials
Stone, Marble
French 19th Century Napoleon III Period Fruitwood and Pieta Dura Obelisks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
pietra dura inlaid obelisks. Each obelisk is raised by a square base with a mottled border below striking
Category
Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Abstract Sculptures
H 33 in W 4.75 in D 4.75 in
19th Century Derbyshire Pietra Dura Obelisk Thermometer, English circa 1860
Located in Central England, GB
Rare Derbyshire Pietra Dura Obelisk Thermometer
This fine quality English thermometer was made
Category
Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Stone
H 15.75 in W 5.91 in D 4.14 in
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
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Obelisks
Materials
Agate, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Carrara Marble, Griotte Marble, ...
H 14.5 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
Category
Antique 1840s English Grand Tour Obelisks
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble
H 10.5 in W 3.25 in D 3.25 in
Pietra Dura Obelisks
Located in Bantam, CT
A pair of Italian neoclassic pietre dure obelisks, the Belgian (black) marble in laid with various
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Obelisks
Materials
Marble
A Pair of Specimen Marble Pietra Dura Obelisks, Italy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
in florentine style, with inlaid specimen marble surrounded by cararra marble
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Obelisks
Materials
Marble
Pietra Dura Obelisk with Thermometer, 10, 63 in., 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
Obelisk made of a unknown kind of black stone or marble, with a nice Pietra Dura panel on the front
Category
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Obelisks
Richard Blow pietra dura obelisco (FS)
By Richard Blow
Located in Hudson, NY
Pietra Dura obelisk by Richard Blow for Montici. Signed with maker's mark.
Free shipping on full
Category
20th Century Italian Obelisks
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Pietra Dura Obelisk For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the pietra dura obelisk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A pietra dura obelisk — often made from stone, marble and malachite — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the pietra dura obelisk you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A pietra dura obelisk is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Neoclassical and Victorian styles are sought with frequency. A well-made pietra dura obelisk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Richard Blow are consistently popular.
How Much is a Pietra Dura Obelisk?
Prices for a pietra dura obelisk start at $1,200 and top out at $8,900 with the average selling for $1,500.
Questions About Pietra Dura Obelisk
- What is pietra dura stone?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Pietra 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, 2024The 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.
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