Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 13

Vintage Obelisks With Faux Shell Veneer - A Pair

$700
£530.78
€613.04
CA$982.14
A$1,094.09
CHF 577.11
MX$13,266.12
NOK 7,341.71
SEK 6,839.26
DKK 4,577.81

About the Item

A pair of 20th Century obelisks with a bold brick-red and black faux shell veneer that covers all sides. Four ebonized wood globes decorate the space between the obelisk and the base. A sticker on the underside of one obelisk locates France as a possible place of origin. Dimensions: 4 1/8" width 4 1/8" depth 17 1/4" height Condition notes: In fair condition and structurally sound. Warping and buckling to the faux shell, as well as surface nicks and scratches, all consistent with the obelisks' age and use.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Width: 4.13 in (10.5 cm)Depth: 4.13 in (10.5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In fair condition and structurally sound. Warping and buckling to the faux shell, as well as surface nicks and scratches, all consistent with the obelisks' age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1569245593292

More From This Seller

View All
Vintage Tessellated Obelisks - A Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 20th Century obelisks with tessellated bone design in a white, cream, and black palette. The base is decorated with shell inlays and rests on small ebonized, round wood feet....
Category

20th Century Obelisks

Materials

Bone, Wood

20th Century Marble Obelisk Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in New York, NY
These obelisk-form marble table lamps are newly rewired and have single bulb sockets. They're fitted with new harps and paired with custom linen shades. The marble has a beige palett...
Category

20th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Marble

Pair of Midcentury Marble Pedestal Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Pair of marble pedestal stands or side tables, made in the mid-20th century. The marble has a rich palette of pale chestnut, gray, and white. The tables are are square and tall in si...
Category

Mid-20th Century Pedestals

Materials

Marble

Vintage Glass Obelisk
Located in New York, NY
20th Century obelisk made of solid, transparent glass that bends and refracts light. A beautiful, curious object for your desk or shelves. Dimensions: 2.5 in. width 2.5 in. depth 1...
Category

20th Century Obelisks

Materials

Glass

Pair of Large Brass Altar Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Lovely pair of large brass Altar Candlesticks. Adorned with classical embellishments, a pair of winged cherubs at the base, and on paw feet. Perfect for an...
Category

1990s Neoclassical Candlesticks

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Pair of Italian Glass & Marble Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Made in the 1960s, these Italian table lamps consist of white glass bodies, octagonal marble bases, and brass trims. They are newly rewired and paired with new custom-fitted linen sh...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Marble, Brass

You May Also Like

Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Rouge and Marble Obelisks
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Neo-classic-style (late 19th Century) rouge and white marble obelisks trimmed with 4 black balls (2 sections) (PRICED AS PAIR)
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Obelisks

Materials

Marble

Pair of Faux Painted Wooden Obelisks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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...
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Obelisks

Materials

Wood

Pair of 20th Century Lacquered and Painted Wood Italian Obelisks, 1930s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Italian obelisks from the first half of the 20th century. Objects of different sizes but in the same style and adorned with identical lacquer. Finished for the center obelisks, in wo...
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Obelisks

Materials

Wood

Pair of Grand Tour Obelisks, Italy Second Half of 19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
A pair of grand tour obelisks. Made in Paesina stone. The tips of the obelisks are made of gilded bronze. In the center of the sides of the plinth, there...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Obelisks

Materials

Stone, Bronze

Vintage Boho Leather a Obelisks - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Add an architectural statement to your space with this stunning pair of vintage boho leather obelisks. These striking decorative pieces feature a rich, warm-toned leather finish, bea...
Category

Late 20th Century American Obelisks

Materials

Brass

A pair of Grand Tour obelisks, Italy second half of 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
A pair of Grand Tour obelisks. Made of red Levanto marble and black Belgian marble. Italy second half of the 19th century.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Obelisks

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble