Stair Riser
Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Architectural Elements
Antique 1890s American Stairs
Copper, Iron
Antique 1810s English Regency Candlesticks
Rosewood
Antique 19th Century British Baroque Architectural Elements
Oak, Pine
2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography
Metal
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Doors and Gates
Glass, Stained Glass, Wood, Pine
Antique 19th Century British Gothic Revival Architectural Elements
Oak
Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Planters and Jardinieres
Terracotta
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Windows
Stained Glass, Pine
Antique 1880s French Stairs
Oak
Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Taxidermy
Other
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Iron
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Spruce
Antique Late 19th Century English Windows
Glass, Stained Glass, Wood, Pine
2010s French Architectural Elements
Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Bird Cages
Metal
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Architectural Elements
Bronze
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bookcases
Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Windows
Glass, Stained Glass, Wood, Pine
Early 20th Century English Victorian Windows
Pine, Glass, Stained Glass, Wood
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Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Panelling
Walnut
Antique Mid-17th Century English Stairs
Oak
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Baroque Stairs
Oak, Pine
Antique 1880s American Renaissance Revival Architectural Elements
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Stairs
Antique 1890s German Art Nouveau Stairs
Iron
Vintage 1950s North American Georgian Stairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century American Stairs
Iron
Antique 1650s Ladders
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Jacobean Stairs
Oak
Finding the Right building-garden for You
Choosing the right antique or vintage building and garden elements can prove pivotal when you’re working to beautify any room in your home or just put the finishing touches on a garden or other outdoor area.
It takes time and effort to improve your outdoor space or merely to bring an air of tranquility to an indoor area set aside for private relaxation or gathering with friends. The good news is that 1stDibs can help.
To introduce a sense of timelessness to a back patio or interior common area, choose cast-stone statues or sculptural busts for a dose of drama or select ornate architectural elements such as corbels, plaques or panels made of marble or iron. Elsewhere, find a focal point in your living room and create a “feature wall” by bringing pops of color into a corner with handmade antique ceramic tiles.
It helps when design changes like these have a practical upside too.
Victorian cast-iron stair treads hearken back to a time when adding decorative details to your property was a priority. While lending an attractive appearance to an exterior staircase, these safeguards render the steps slip-resistant for those coming and going. And as one good stylistic choice usually leads to another, pairing your sophisticated treads with a coupling of 19th-century hand-forged andirons would be a thoughtful, durable touch for any courtyard or comfortable lounge space, be they intended for an indoor fireplace or a patio firepit.
Where the garden is concerned, any sophisticated garden ornaments you select should work with nature, not against it. Wrought-iron garden gates will simply refuse to be relegated to the background. Instead, they’ll draw attention to your painstakingly sculpted hedges and colorful flora. When paired with a sparse arrangement of other tasteful additions, such as a stone planter, garden stool or other welcoming pieces of outdoor seating, the effect can be transformative.
On 1stDibs, find a sprawling collection of antique garden furniture and architectural elements that meet every need. Our offerings include everything from sculptural bathroom fixtures to flooring ideas to pedestals and columns designed in a variety of styles and much more.
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