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Post-Modern Clear Acrylic Lucite Obelisk Table Top Sculpture
$125
£95.63
€109.98
CA$178.52
A$196.77
CHF 101.67
MX$2,352.29
NOK 1,279.05
SEK 1,202.13
DKK 821.46
About the Item
Post-Modern clear acrylic Lucite obelisk. The vintage 1970s table-top monument features a curious hole at the top with a metal rod balanced through the center. The base shaft and base are faceted, allowing light to sparkle within the prism like a diamond. This Nineteen-Laties glam sculpture is a glittering accent. The ancient form evokes a sense of power and glory. Obelisks originated in ancient Egypt. The pyramid shape is no accident. The faceted, 3-D triangle is man’s way of reflecting might back toward the sun… the ultimate source of power. Obelisks remain a prominent visual symbol throughout cultures across the world.
This striking clear acrylic (Lucite) obelisk stands as a masterful fusion of clarity, geometry, and light. It evokes the spirit of modern architectural monoliths while retaining the delicacy of a sculptural object — a luminous “prism” that plays with perception without overpowering its surroundings.
The obelisk’s faceted surfaces act as prisms, catching ambient light and refracting it into internal glints and subtle rainbows. Viewed from varying angles, the form seems to shift: returning edges vanish, internal reflections emerge, the structure becomes both present and elusive. This optical quality cautions the eye to linger and reconsider.
Despite its apparent simplicity, the work is thoughtfully engineered. The base is solid and grounded, anchoring the vertical thrust of the obelisk with geometric solidity. The tapering shaft is impeccably proportioned — strong yet elegant — and any joints or transitions are almost imperceptible, allowing the eye to read it as one seamless crystalline gesture.
Condition is excellent. The acrylic remains clear and transparent, with only fine surface micro-scratches consistent with age and use — none that interfere with overall clarity or visual impact. Polishing has preserved the optical quality and buttery edge definition. Structural integrity is sound, and stability is assured.
Collectors of post-modern decorative art, minimal abstraction, and sculptural design objects will find this piece compelling. It occupies the rare in-between space of function and expression: ideal perched on a console, atop books, or used as a sculptural keystone element in a light-filled interior. In global design circles, Lucite and acrylic lighting and sculpture have been gaining traction as collectible mediums — this obelisk asserts itself within that conversation.
Dimensions: 5″x5″ base 21.25” High obelisk base about 2.75” square at base
- Similar to:Karl Springer (Designer)Charles Hollis Jones (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 21.25 in (53.98 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Post-Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1970
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Clean original condition except some fine scratches beneath base mount.
- Seller Location:Chattanooga, TN
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2255346994152
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