Antique Fresnel Lens Searchlight Element, USA, Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
While best known for his architectural practice—which played integral roles in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, re-imagining of the Ritz in Paris, and designing the interior...
Metal
George I English sundial, in patinated and engraved bronze
Located in Valladolid, ES
Baroque English sundial in patinated and engraved bronze. A beautiful scientific instrument, an original and unique English sundial, George I, 18th century, circa 1720. It is present...
Bronze
$336Sale Price|48% Off
19th Century Italian Hand Carved Giltwood Baroque Style Curl Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwood baroque style ornament that once adorned a chapel or a church. Italy, circa 1850. Weathered and small losses. Measurement includes the wooden base. H:31...
Wood
French 19th Century Bistro Table with Oblong Marble Top
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An exceptional late 19th century French bistro-dining table with fabulous design elements throughout. The pink marble slab is cut to an inviting oblong/oval shape that will host 2-4 ...
Marble, Iron
$3,736Sale Price|20% Off
Hand Forged Iron Antique Spanish Overdoor Headboard Panel Los Angeles Dealer CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Every pin and part of this item is of the period and in a great condition Large Plaque Architectural element Wall mount Art overdoor Antique at an entrance door surround of your ho...
Iron
ANCIENT CAST IRON FOUNTAINS PISTON - HALF 1800 BEGINNING 1900 Sec. XIX
Located in Madrid, ES
ANCIENT CAST IRON FOUNTAINS PISTON - HALF 1800 BEGINNING 1900 Antique cast-iron piston pumps, beautiful. They can be reused as normal fountains excluding the piston mechanism. Each ...
Iron
Antique 19th Century Bronze Lion Chenets, Pair of Grand Tour Heraldic Fire Dogs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A magnificent pair of 19th-century sculpted bronze chenets, or fire dogs, modelled as imposing heraldic lions and mounted on richly ornamented architectural bases. The lions are por...
Bronze
Antique Neoclassical Carved Marble Mantel Keystone Architectural Element - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Neoclassical Carved Italian Carrara Marble Mantel Keystone Architectural Elements - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 10" H x 9" W x 3" D.
Marble
19th Century Carrara Marble Bas-Relief Plaque of Knight
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th century Carrara marble bas-relief plaque of a knight or king. Skilfully carved with fine details, this unusual piece details a knight above a crown and lion passant. Dated to...
Marble, Carrara Marble
96" Blacksmith Made Iron Game Hanger, Kitchen Utensil or Pot Hanger
Located in Buffalo, NY
Blacksmith made iron game hanger, kitchen utensil or pot hanger. A great piece ..Classic design. it is a large rectangular piece it is set with 66 iron hooks,3 broken.. if you don’t...
Iron
RW Winfield Art Nouveau Opaline and Brass Flower Wall Sconces 1845
Located in Hastings, GB
A beautiful and rare pair of gilt brass and opaline glass wall sconces / curtain pole holders by R.W.Winfield, these were manufactured on July 25,1845 from the Victorian Registry of ...
Brass
Reclaimed Minton Hollins & Co. Victoria and Albert Museum Lion Tile
By Minton
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed Minton Hollins & Co. Victoria and Albert Museum Tile. This unique hexagonal tile was one of a series made for the ladies’ restroom in the V&A museum, South Kensington, L...
Clay
Reclaimed Minton Hollins & Co. Victoria and Albert Museum Crown Tile
By Minton
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed Minton Hollins & Co. Victoria and Albert Museum Tile. This unique hexagonal tile was one of a series made for the ladies’ restroom in the V&A museum, South Kensington, L...
Clay
Reclaimed Minton Hollins & Co. Victoria and Albert Museum Tile
By Minton
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed Minton Hollins & Co. Victoria and Albert Museum Tile. This rare hexagonal tile was one of a series made for the ladies’ restroom in the V&A museum, South Kensington, Lon...
Clay
Reclaimed Minton Hollins & Co. Victoria and Albert Museum Unicorn Tile
By Minton
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed Minton Hollins & Co. Victoria and Albert Museum Tile. This unique hexagonal tile was one of a series made for the ladies’ restroom in the V&A museum, South Kensington, L...
Clay
Late 19th Century Stained Glass Transom Window, Windmill Design, 60x27
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th stained glass transom window with a windmill center design. Stained glass windows have a rich history, dating back to the early medieval period, when they were primarily us...
Stained Glass, Wood
Pr. Early American Brass Andirons in the style of William Hunneman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th c. antique brass andirons, in the style of William Hunneman. The andirons have considerable patination, please see images. We believe they are English in origin, howev...
Brass, Iron
$1,147 / item
Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
Pair of mid-19th Century decorative andirons or firedogs. Constructed of pierced cast-iron with good quality brass mounts featuring lion masks. H: 58 cm (22 13/16") W: 18 cm (7 1/16"...
Brass, Iron
19th Century Gothic limestone tracery
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Gothic limestone tracery, featuring two arched panels. The panels present intricate foliage carvings, above which are three circular medallions carved with floral designs.
Limestone
Pair Of Monumental Antique Iron And Brass Andirons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Wrought iron andirons in the Spanish Colonial Revival style. These monumental andirons are designed to hold logs and pots within a fireplace and feature decorative elements including...
Brass, Iron
$1,050Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Pewter Lavabo on Handmade Antique Oak Panel, c 18th Century
Located in Ross, CA
Antique Louis XV French lavabo in pewter with scrolling details. The lavabo hangs on an antique hand crafted oak panel. All pieces are easily removable for the panel.
Pewter
1 of the 50 Handmade Antique Ceramic Iles by Devres, France, 1910s
By Devres
Located in Rijssen, NL
This is a amazing and unique set of 50 antique French handmade ceramic tiles. Manufactured by Devres, circa 1910s. Stylized design. Each pattern consists of 4 separate tiles. These t...
Ceramic
$4,623 / set
Early 19th Century Pair of Cast Iron Urns
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century pair of cast iron urns of campagna form. Each urn features everted rims with egg and dart design, tapering fluted bodies and leaf decoration below. Urns sit on a r...
Iron
Set of 13 Regency Style 19th Century Cast Iron Balustrades
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Thirteen finely cast Regency style mid-19th century iron balustrades, recently refinished in black powder coat. Each balustrade is matching in design, decoratively cast into a sweepi...
Metal, Iron
Wrought Iron and Ceramic Tile Top Side Table Plant Stand
By Catalina Pottery
Located in New York, NY
Charming wrought iron and ceramic tile garden, patio, sunroom table, in very good, vintage condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age. The stand feat...
Wrought Iron
Antique Polychrome Wallpaper Panels by Jean-Baptiste Réveillon, 1785
By Jean-Baptiste Réveillon
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This very rare set of wallpaper panels dating from the late 18th century originates from a Norman manor, formerly the property of Pierre Joseph Antoine Beauperrey (1745–1794). A depu...
Wood, Paper
Victorian Cast Iron Boot Scraper by T Holcroft & Sons Ltd Wolverhampton
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian Cast Iron Boot Scraper by T Holcroft & Sons Ltd Wolverhampton This is an old piece, it is very heavy, the scraper is set on a large 8 sided tray which has a decorative edg...
Iron
Sandstone Sculpture of Cloaked Figure
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed English carved red sandstone sculpture of a cloaked male figure. In medieval style, this statue has a characterful well weathered finish paired with its intriguing subje...
Stone, Sandstone
19th Century Italian Giltwood Baldacchino Bed Crown
Located in Essex, MA
Magnificent Italian 19th Century Giltwood Baldacchino Bed Canopy. Carved Baroque winged putti with reverse C-scrolls, laurel and foliate carving. Over the top and just incredible. ...
Giltwood
$227Sale Price / set|30% Off
Large PE Guerin Drawer Ring Pull Brass with Flower & Leaves; a pair
Located in Malibu, CA
PE Guerin Drawer Ring Pull Gold Plated Brass Flower Leaves Ornate A large circular, radiant "spoke" or "sunburst" pattern with a central floral motif, surrounded by an outer ring fea...
Brass
19th Century Foliate Ecclesiastical Stained Glass Roundel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A vibrant antique ecclesiastical stained glass roundel with foliate details; one of four similar roundels we are selling. Possibly once part of a large stained glass window in a chur...
Lead
19th Century Foliate Ecclesiastical Stained Glass Roundel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A bright and vibrant 19th century ecclesiastical stained glass roundel with foliate details; one of four similar roundels we are selling. Possibly once part of a large stained glass ...
Lead
‘York’ Reclaimed Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large reclaimed stained glass window depicting the arms of the diocese of York. The panel details an armorial crest to the central roundel within a repeating rectangular patterned ...
Lead
‘Canterbury’ Reclaimed Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large reclaimed stained glass window depicting the arms of the diocese of Canterbury. The panel details an armorial crest to the central roundel within a repeating rectangular patt...
Lead
‘Norwich’ Reclaimed Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large reclaimed stained glass window depicting the arms of the diocese of Norwich. The panel details an armorial crest to the central roundel within a repeating rectangular pattern...
Lead
Antique Medieval Style Arched Stained Glass Armorial Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A restored antique post-medieval arched stained glass armorial window, dating to circa 1860. Defined by its large scale and sweeping arched top, this antique stained glass window s...
Lead
Industrial Wooden Stepladder, France ca. 1900
Located in Meulebeke, BE
This beautiful vintage industrial wooden stepladder with a stick for support is a perfect addition to any interior. With its French design and wooden construction, it exudes a classi...
Wood
Arts and Crafts Brass Fireplace Fender c. 1900/1920's
By Gustav Stickley
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional architectural, muscular, brass Arts and Crafts, Mission style brass fireplace fender. The fender features a squared brass structure, with brass cube form finials. The fe...
Brass
Intricate 19th Century Brass Fireplace Fender
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional ornate brass fireplace fender, in excellent, original, clean and ready to use condition. The fender features a brass rod structure with thick cast brass decorative foliat...
Brass
Antique Medieval Style Window Depicting a Saint
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large narrow antique medieval style window depicting a Saint, reclaimed from Goodmanham Chapel, East Yorkshire. Though this stained glass window dates the late 19th century, it is...
Lead
19th Century Ecclesiastical Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late 19th century ecclesiastical stained glass window decorated with blue glass and golden foliage swags around the words ‘Our Sure Shield’. Likely once part of a larger window in ...
Lead
Antique English Ecclesiastical Style Stained Glass Roundel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A colourful antique English ecclesiastical style stained glass roundel with foliate details; one of four similar roundels we are selling. Possibly once part of a large stained glass ...
Lead
Antique Medieval Style Window Depicting Edward the Confessor
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large narrow antique medieval style window depicting Edward the Confessor, reclaimed from Goodmanham Chapel, East Yorkshire. Though this stained glass window dates the late 19th c...
Lead
Antique Foliate Ecclesiastical Stained Glass Roundel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A colourful antique ecclesiastical stained glass roundel with foliate details; one of four similar roundels we are selling. Possibly once part of a large stained glass window in a ch...
Lead
Set of 9 Godwin & Craven Dunhill Encaustic Tudor Revival Tiles
By Craven Dunhill
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A complementary set of late 19th century encaustic Tudor Revival style antique tiles by Craven Dunhill and W. Godwin (stamped). Supplied loosed, this group contains 4x flower rounde...
Clay
Antique Ecclesiastical Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique ecclesiastical stained glass window decorated with blue glass and golden foliage swags around the words ‘Brotherly Love’. Likely once part of a larger window in a church o...
Lead
Antique Marble Sculpture of Aphrodite on Column
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th century antique marble sculpture of Aphrodite also referred to as the ‘Crouching Venus’ on an octagonal pedestal. It is based on the antique Roman statue that forms part of th...
Statuary Marble, Marble
$942Sale Price|35% Off
1916 " The Good Fairy" Spelter Metal Nymph Statue by Jessie McCutcheon Raleigh
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1916 "The Good Fairy" white enameled Spelter metal statue from the famed Chicago artist Jessie McCutcheon Raleigh. The sculpture was created by Jessie McCutcheon Raleigh in 1916, hen...
Metal
19th Century Cast Iron Decorative Panel with Floral scrolling
Located in GB
This panel could be used as a decorative element in a garden, as a wall hanging, or as part of a custom architectural feature.
Iron
$3,400Sale Price|24% Off
A French Architectural Roof Model
Located in Chicago, IL
This architectural model dates to the early 20th century. Small-scale, three-dimensional physical models were used as a rough draft or preliminary study to visualize, test, and refin...
Copper
Christian Stained-Glass Window of Christ Blessing Children
Located in London, GB
Christian stained-glass window of Christ blessing children Continental, early 20th Century Measures: Frame: Height 112cm, width 95cm, depth 12cm Window: Height 110cm, width 93.5cm...
Stained Glass
19th Century French Cast Iron Urns, Beaux Arts Style, Circa 1860-1880
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century French cast iron garden urn planters with pedestal base and scrolled handles. Weathered white painted rusty patina. Circa 1860-1880. Dimension: 18"W x 13"D x 1...
Iron
Pair Antique 19th century French Zinc Tole Topiary Trees in Flower Pots
Located in Litchfield, CT
Pair antique 19th century French zinc tole topiary trees in flower pots. Each with a tree trunk rising from a flower pot crowned with leafy round foliage. All made of zinc and each l...
Zinc
2 Monumental Antique Wrought Iron Street Lanterns Copper & Glass Post Lights 10'
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare pair of late 19th century English converted glass wrought iron street post lights / lamps. Features a copper hexagonal lantern top with spire finial over fluted molding and b...
Copper, Iron
19th Century Hand Chilseled Marble Torso of a Victorian Maiden
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous clothed torso of a fair maiden from the victorian era Two pieces, has a plinth base which is separate from the figure. Well worn as it has lived it's life in a garden. Str...
Carrara Marble
Antique French Rococo Baroque Style Brass Leafy Acanthus Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Rococo Baroque Style Brass Leafy Acanthus Andirons - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 17" H x 10" W x 18" D.
Brass
Antique French Louis XIV Buxy Limestone Fireplace Mantel – Strong Profile
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
A refined and beautifully proportioned antique French Louis XIV fireplace mantel, crafted from distinctive Buxy limestone, celebrated for its rich mineral composition and nuanced col...
Limestone
$7,800 / set
Pair of 19th c. French Marble and Bronze Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
This product is a pair of antique 19th-century French marble and bronze urns, adding a touch of elegance and history to any decor. Crafted with attention to detail, these urns showca...
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Early 20th Century Oval Painted Wooden Mullioned Windows
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of architectural wooden mullioned oval windows in mustard yellow paint on one side, white on the other, glazed with a wagon wheel or spoke design dating to the early 20th...
Glass, Wood
$3,375Sale Price|25% Off
Hand-Carved Marble Basin / Sink, India, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A large marble basin, hand-carved in India. Early 20th Century, probably earlier. A massive piece of marble turned into a beautiful vessel, with the exterior in scalloped shape and...
Marble
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.
Ferdinand Fillod's Tropical Pavilion is a painstakingly restored architectural gem.
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The Qing dynasty beasts honored the dead and warned off malicious spirits.
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