Terracotta Gargoyle
Vintage 1960s European Space Age Ceramics
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Ceramics
Ceramic
Vintage 1920s American Architectural Elements
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Antique Late 19th Century American Beaux Arts Architectural Elements
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20th Century French Floor Lamps
Crystal
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
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Early 20th Century American Busts
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Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Bronze
Late 20th Century Hungarian Folk Art Ceramics
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1950s American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Architectural Elements
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Still-life Paintings
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Early 20th Century Ceramics
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Early 20th Century English Victorian Statues
Stone
Vintage 1930s American Sculptures and Carvings
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20th Century Italian Ceramics
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Fountains
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Early 20th Century English Architectural Elements
Vintage 1960s Belle Époque Statues
Terracotta
Late 20th Century Prehistoric Statues
Antique 19th Century American Garden Ornaments
Terracotta
Antique 19th Century Unknown Gothic Architectural Elements
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Fountains
Terracotta
Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements
Antique 15th Century and Earlier English Medieval Architectural Elements
Stone
Finding the Right Building and Garden Elements 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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