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Architectural Railing

Modernist Architectural Aluminum Panels / Railings
Modernist Architectural Aluminum Panels / Railings

Modernist Architectural Aluminum Panels / Railings

Located in Palm Springs, CA

We're offering a 9.5 foot section of aluminum railing from an apartment building that went thru a remodel. We had this one sand blasted to reveal the original patina. Our welder has ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

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Aluminum

19th Century Victorian Architectural Salvage Painted White Wood Railing Element
19th Century Victorian Architectural Salvage Painted White Wood Railing Element

19th Century Victorian Architectural Salvage Painted White Wood Railing Element

Located in Forney, TX

A most charming large original antique American Victorian era architectural decorative building element. 19th century, United States, salvaged from a home in Western New York, an ar...

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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Architectural Elements

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Wood, Paint

Decorative Metal Railing Piece
Decorative Metal Railing Piece

Decorative Metal Railing Piece

Located in Sheffield, MA

Decorative metal railing piece with grape motif makes a wonderful wall decoration piece. Can be hung vertical or horizontal.

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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Italian Neo-Classic Carved Balustrade Railings
Italian Neo-Classic Carved Balustrade Railings

Italian Neo-Classic Carved Balustrade Railings

Located in Queens, NY

4 Italian Neo-classic style (19/20th Century) carved and decorated balustrade railings (PRICED EACH).

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Architectural Elements

Materials

Paint

French Art Nouveau Iron Railing with Lily Design
French Art Nouveau Iron Railing with Lily Design

French Art Nouveau Iron Railing with Lily Design

Located in Queens, NY

French Art Nouveau rectangular painted iron railing with lily design.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Albert Chase McArthur Entrance Railing for the Arizona Biltmore 1928
Albert Chase McArthur Entrance Railing for the Arizona Biltmore 1928

Albert Chase McArthur Entrance Railing for the Arizona Biltmore 1928

By Albert Chase McArthur

Located in Camden, ME

An interesting architectural element from an iconic architectural site.

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Steel

19th Century French Louis XIV Wrought Iron Balcony Railing, Circa 1890
19th Century French Louis XIV Wrought Iron Balcony Railing, Circa 1890

19th Century French Louis XIV Wrought Iron Balcony Railing, Circa 1890

Located in Houston, US

19th C. French Louis XIV wrought iron bombe balcony railing. It is characterized by its hand-forged, ornate scrollwork and a bombe form that curves outward. These types of railings w...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Architectural Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique Church Railing, Hand-Carved Oak & Walnut, French, 20th Century
Antique Church Railing, Hand-Carved Oak & Walnut, French, 20th Century

Antique Church Railing, Hand-Carved Oak & Walnut, French, 20th Century

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

This stunning antique architectural piece is a conversation starter in any space! Originally it would have served as an altar rail at the front of a church. It is beautifully carved ...

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20th Century French Other Architectural Elements

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Oak, Walnut

Antique Italian Wrought Iron Balcony Railing as Console Table Base, 19th Century
Antique Italian Wrought Iron Balcony Railing as Console Table Base, 19th Century

Antique Italian Wrought Iron Balcony Railing as Console Table Base, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… Originally, a balcony railing from an Italian villa, this wrought iron could be repurposed as a console base. The railing dates to the 1800s and has d...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Architectural Elements

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Rare Salvaged 1877 Queen Victoria Coronation British Raj Wrought Iron Railing
Rare Salvaged 1877 Queen Victoria Coronation British Raj Wrought Iron Railing

Rare Salvaged 1877 Queen Victoria Coronation British Raj Wrought Iron Railing

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Rare salvaged young Queen Victoria Coronation Railings circa 1877 depicting crown and braid profile. These were balcony facade railings from an old British India Government Building ...

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Antique 1870s Early Victorian Architectural Elements

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Wrought Iron

French 19th-20th Century Belle Époque Wrought Iron Balcony Railing Panel - Gate
French 19th-20th Century Belle Époque Wrought Iron Balcony Railing Panel - Gate

French 19th-20th Century Belle Époque Wrought Iron Balcony Railing Panel - Gate

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A French 19th-20th Century Belle Époque Wrought Iron Balcony Railing Panel (or Gate Section). A superb example of late-19th-century French wrought-iron craftsmanship, this elegant ho...

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Handmade Sculptural Iron, Copper, Bronze 4 Piece Railings, by Larry Griffis Sr.
Handmade Sculptural Iron, Copper, Bronze 4 Piece Railings, by Larry Griffis Sr.

Handmade Sculptural Iron, Copper, Bronze 4 Piece Railings, by Larry Griffis Sr.

Located in Buffalo, NY

Handmade sculptural iron, copper, bronze 4 piece railings, by Larry Griffis Jr. Stunning artistic railings originally commissioned for downtown Buffalo New York restaurant. My guess ...

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Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Architectural Elements

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Bronze, Copper, Iron

Two Modernist Panels of Wrought Iron Railings, Gates or Screens Mid 20th Century
Two Modernist Panels of Wrought Iron Railings, Gates or Screens Mid 20th Century

Two Modernist Panels of Wrought Iron Railings, Gates or Screens Mid 20th Century

Located in London, GB

Two modernist panels of wrought iron - railings, gates or screens. Mid-20th century, found in Sweden. Striking modernist design of folded triangles and rods finished in black paint....

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique Iron Window Guards
Antique Iron Window Guards

Antique Iron Window Guards

Located in Sheffield, MA

Antique architectural handwrought iron window box railings or guards are made of substantial iron bars, decorative balls top the corners.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Industrial Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of Reclaimed Architectural Cast Iron Curved Railing Tree Guard Garden Piece
Pair of Reclaimed Architectural Cast Iron Curved Railing Tree Guard Garden Piece

Pair of Reclaimed Architectural Cast Iron Curved Railing Tree Guard Garden Piece

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A pair of reclaimed architectural cast iron railing sections with a distinctive curved form and strong garden presence.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Balustrades and Fixtures

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Cast Iron

1950s Antique Wrought Iron Gate with Arch and Green Patina
1950s Antique Wrought Iron Gate with Arch and Green Patina

1950s Antique Wrought Iron Gate with Arch and Green Patina

Located in Marbella, ES

Ideal as a functional gate, architectural element, decorative railing, or wall piece in gardens, patios, or interiors with industrial, Mediterranean, or romantic styles.

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Doors and Gates

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Iron

Fine Pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Vases 19th Century
Fine Pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Vases 19th Century

Fine Pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose Porcelain Vases 19th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

Smaller reserves on the neck continue these refined domestic scenes, with elegantly dressed attendants positioned beside terraces, railings and architectural interiors. The figural ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Ceramics

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Porcelain

A Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Bronze Coffee Table "Imperial Court Scenes"
A Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Bronze Coffee Table "Imperial Court Scenes"

A Philip and Kelvin LaVerne Bronze Coffee Table "Imperial Court Scenes"

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in New York, NY

The surface presents an etched pictorial composition depicting architectural pavilions, stairways, railings, and figures in traditional Chinese dress arranged across a continuous gro...

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Vintage 1950s American Chinoiserie Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Enamel

Historic Industrial Iron Spiral Staircase from Boeing's Plant 2
Historic Industrial Iron Spiral Staircase from Boeing's Plant 2

Historic Industrial Iron Spiral Staircase from Boeing's Plant 2

Located in Seattle, WA

a well-known manufacturer of architectural metal products, including staircases, railings, and other ornamental features, particularly in the early 20th century.

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Vintage 1930s American Stairs

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Iron

Antique American Student Converted Twin Oil Lamp By Bradley & Hubbard 1800's
Antique American Student Converted Twin Oil Lamp By Bradley & Hubbard 1800's

Antique American Student Converted Twin Oil Lamp By Bradley & Hubbard 1800's

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Antique American Student Converted Twin Oil Lamp By Bradley & Hubbard 1800's The Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Company (1852–1940) was formed in Meriden, Connecticut, and over th...

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Antique Mid-19th Century American American Classical Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Viennese tabletop jewelry box or chest. Austria, 19th century.
Viennese tabletop jewelry box or chest. Austria, 19th century.

Viennese tabletop jewelry box or chest. Austria, 19th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Rectangular table or desk cabinet with the four protruding rectangle corners and a finial that protrudes from an openwork railing, forming an architectural composition and ending in ...

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Antique 19th Century Austrian Neoclassical Revival Jewelry Boxes

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Bronze, Enamel, Other

Japanese Giltwood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Muromachi Period 16th Century
Japanese Giltwood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Muromachi Period 16th Century

Japanese Giltwood Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai, Muromachi Period 16th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A two-tiered stepped pedestal reminiscent of temple or pagoda architecture, complete with decorative railings, supports the entire structure.

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Antique 16th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Rock Crystal

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Welsh Cast Iron Railings
Welsh Cast Iron Railings

Welsh Cast Iron Railings

Unavailable

H 12.41 in W 98.43 in

Welsh Cast Iron Railings

Located in LAGNES France,, Other

Cast railings from a chapel in North Wales. Railings are c 1890 6 x double panels L - 250cm H - 31.5cm 2 x single panels L - 104cm H - 31.5cm 2 x double curved panel...

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Antique 19th Century British Architectural Elements

Finely Wrought Iron French Railing
Finely Wrought Iron French Railing

Finely Wrought Iron French Railing

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H 35.5 in W 140.75 in D 2 in

Finely Wrought Iron French Railing

Located in New Orleans, LA

A four part railing composed of two lengths of fence and a pair of gates, the top of the rail of wood.

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Antique 19th Century French Rococo Architectural Elements

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Iron

Samuel Yellin Grand Staircase Railing
Samuel Yellin Grand Staircase Railing

Samuel Yellin Grand Staircase Railing

Located in New York, NY

Literature: In the November 1919 issue of the Architectural Review, Yellin’s work was described as “fanciful wrought iron balustrades containing bird, animal and fruit motifs wrough...

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Early 20th Century American Architectural Elements

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Wrought Iron

Art Deco Copper Railing [Curved Section]

Art Deco Copper Railing [Curved Section]

Unavailable

H 24.75 in W 24 in D 3.75 in

Art Deco Copper Railing [Curved Section]

Located in New York, NY

This decorative Art Deco railing section came from the worldrenowned Bon Marché department store in the heart of Paris. The design epitomizes the very essence of Art Deco. These rai...

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Early 20th Century French Architectural Elements

Art Deco Copper Railing [Straight Section]

Art Deco Copper Railing [Straight Section]

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H 24.5 in W 33.5 in D 3.5 in

Art Deco Copper Railing [Straight Section]

Located in New York, NY

This decorative Art Deco railing section came from the worldrenowned Bon Marché department store in the heart of Paris. The design epitomizes the very essence of Art Deco. These ...

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Early 20th Century French Architectural Elements

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Copper

Art Deco Copper Railing [Angled Section]

Art Deco Copper Railing [Angled Section]

Located in New York, NY

This decorative Art Deco railing section came from the worldrenowned Bon Marché department store in the heart of Paris. The design epitomizes the very essence of Art Deco. These ...

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Early 20th Century French Architectural Elements

Oak Church Railing - From Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris
Oak Church Railing - From Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris

Oak Church Railing - From Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris

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H 58.67 in W 29.53 in D 30.32 in

Oak Church Railing - From Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris

Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR

This magnificent oak church railing is a rare piece directly sourced from the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Designed in the late 19th century under the direction of the renow...

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Antique 19th Century French Gothic Architectural Elements

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Oak

Late 19th Century Solid Teak Wood and Iron Railing from a Dutch Colonial Home
Late 19th Century Solid Teak Wood and Iron Railing from a Dutch Colonial Home

Late 19th Century Solid Teak Wood and Iron Railing from a Dutch Colonial Home

Located in Houston, TX

The entire steel lattice work is done by hand forging. This railing was done before welding was invented. That also roughly establishes the age of the railing.

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Antique 19th Century Indian Dutch Colonial Architectural Elements

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Iron

French Iron Railing Lamp
French Iron Railing Lamp

French Iron Railing Lamp

Unavailable

H 32.5 in W 12.25 in D 6 in

French Iron Railing Lamp

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning Bronze and Iron lamp in a highly textured, aged finish, copied from an antique french railing. 20th century. Architectural and clean-lined, this lamp would be a good fit in...

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21st Century and Contemporary Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Kim Krause Signed 1992 “Kepler/Paradox #4” Monumental Acrylic on Canvas Painting
Kim Krause Signed 1992 “Kepler/Paradox #4” Monumental Acrylic on Canvas Painting

Kim Krause Signed 1992 “Kepler/Paradox #4” Monumental Acrylic on Canvas Painting

Located in Indianapolis, IN

Painted on two panels and titled Kepler/Paradox #4, this Postmodern work depicts a vibrant array of arches, stairs, banisters, railings, and other architectural features. Layers of g...

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1990s American Post-Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Set of Hound-Form Cast Iron Andirons
Set of Hound-Form Cast Iron Andirons

Set of Hound-Form Cast Iron Andirons

Unavailable

H 27 in W 13.75 in D 25 in

Set of Hound-Form Cast Iron Andirons

By Bradley & Hubbard

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

FYI: Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Company Fate Sold to the Charles Parker Company Founded 1852 Defunct 1940 Headquarters Meriden, Connecticut, United States The Bradley & Hubbard...

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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Architectural Railing Lamps
Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Architectural Railing Lamps

Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Architectural Railing Lamps

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This pair of matching cast iron lamps are made from a section or architectural pieces from 19th century railings, with stylised swirling detail and time worn patina.

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Antique 1880s French Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Decorative Metal Railing Piece
Decorative Metal Railing Piece

Decorative Metal Railing Piece

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H 8.25 in W 30.75 in D 0.5 in

Decorative Metal Railing Piece

Located in Sheffield, MA

Decorative metal railing piece with grape motif makes a wonderful wall decoration piece. Can be hung vertical or horizontal.

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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Wrought Iron Reclaimed Railings and Gate
Wrought Iron Reclaimed Railings and Gate

Wrought Iron Reclaimed Railings and Gate

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H 31.5 in W 162.6 in D 0.79 in

Wrought Iron Reclaimed Railings and Gate

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A set of antique French wrought iron wall top railings with attached gate. Additional dimensions: Gate: Height 80 cm Width 78 cm Railings: Railing 1. Height 80 c...

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Antique 19th Century Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Wrought Iron Balcony Railing, French
Antique Wrought Iron Balcony Railing, French

Antique Wrought Iron Balcony Railing, French

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H 34.65 in W 41.34 in D 26.38 in

Antique Wrought Iron Balcony Railing, French

Located in Dusseldorf, DE

Stunning original old wrought iron balcony railing from France, sandblasted and galvanized. Please understand that the railing for the photos has been turned upside down.

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Antique Early 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century Italian Carved Wood Railing
19th Century Italian Carved Wood Railing

19th Century Italian Carved Wood Railing

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elaborately carved wooden railing with beautifully patinated gilt.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Modernist Cast Iron & Wood railing / divider
Modernist Cast Iron & Wood railing / divider

Modernist Cast Iron & Wood railing / divider

Located in Buffalo, NY

Amazing Modernist cast iron railing / divider. gREAT DESIGN, Salvaged from department store in downtown Rochester NY. Originally designed to descend landing /step,, Wood added to bot...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Series 4 Window Railing Art Nouveau Cast, circa 1900
Series 4 Window Railing Art Nouveau Cast, circa 1900

Series 4 Window Railing Art Nouveau Cast, circa 1900

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H 38.19 in W 22.45 in D 1.97 in

Series 4 Window Railing Art Nouveau Cast, circa 1900

By Antoni Gaudí

Located in Marseille, FR

Series 4 window railing Art Nouveau cast (+2 to restore), circa 1900.

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique White French Wrought Iron Balcony Railing, 19th Century
Antique White French Wrought Iron Balcony Railing, 19th Century

Antique White French Wrought Iron Balcony Railing, 19th Century

Located in Vulpellac, Girona

19th century French fence railing from a balcony section constructed from wrought iron. It is beautifully handcrafted with twisted, scrolled decoration and heart motifs. The iron sti...

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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique French Arbalete Shaped Wrought Iron Balcony Railing, 19th Century
Antique French Arbalete Shaped Wrought Iron Balcony Railing, 19th Century

Antique French Arbalete Shaped Wrought Iron Balcony Railing, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

This beautiful French wrought iron balcony railing has been shaped in a form known as arbalete, or crossbow. The thick top rail has thin molding along the edges and features intact r...

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Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Circa 1860 Painted Cast Iron Balcony Railing from Montpellier, France
Circa 1860 Painted Cast Iron Balcony Railing from Montpellier, France

Circa 1860 Painted Cast Iron Balcony Railing from Montpellier, France

Located in Dallas, TX

This is a stunning antique French balcony gate from the South of France. It was made in the mid to late 1800s, and its total length is over 11 feet! It would have been on a large and...

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Antique 1860s French Napoleon III Architectural Elements

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Iron

Antique Swirled Design Wrought Iron Railing Piece Trellis or Fence Section
Antique Swirled Design Wrought Iron Railing Piece Trellis or Fence Section

Antique Swirled Design Wrought Iron Railing Piece Trellis or Fence Section

Located in Topeka, KS

Holy cow I love this architectural salvage piece!! It is a fabulous section of railing circa 1920s from an old apartment building that was demolished here in our home town of Topeka,...

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Early 20th Century Other Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

French Gothic Balustrades or Architectural Baluster Railings
French Gothic Balustrades or Architectural Baluster Railings

French Gothic Balustrades or Architectural Baluster Railings

Located in Austin, TX

A set of two opposing French balustrades (or architectural baluster railings), each featuring an ecclesiastical Gothic design of carved oak with brass hardware, two available.

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Antique Late 19th Century French Gothic Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Brass

Antique Mason’s Ironstone Platter Hand Painted Imari Japan Pattern Circa 1815
Antique Mason’s Ironstone Platter Hand Painted Imari Japan Pattern Circa 1815

Antique Mason’s Ironstone Platter Hand Painted Imari Japan Pattern Circa 1815

By Mason's Ironstone

Located in Katonah, NY

The surrounding border is filled with boldly patterned panels filled with flowering plants, architectural railings, and scrollwork. Underglaze-blue elements establish the structure o...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ironstone

Repurposed Wood Side Table Pedestal, Found Wood and Various Materials, Painted
Repurposed Wood Side Table Pedestal, Found Wood and Various Materials, Painted

Repurposed Wood Side Table Pedestal, Found Wood and Various Materials, Painted

By John Seubert

Located in Chicago, IL

He calls them Crash Tables because they are a collision of parts taken from old and recycled furniture, stair railings and architectural elements. Once assembled, the table is paint...

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2010s American Modern Side Tables

Materials

Reclaimed Wood, Paint

Chinese Eight Panel Coromandel Lacquer Screen
Chinese Eight Panel Coromandel Lacquer Screen

Chinese Eight Panel Coromandel Lacquer Screen

Located in Chicago, IL

The sprawling palace complex displays many elements of traditional Chinese architecture. Courtyard railings are decorated with crashing waves and cracked ice lattice panels, and roof...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Paintings and Screens

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Pair of Bronze Architectural Railings, Balustrades or Room Dividers
Pair of Bronze Architectural Railings, Balustrades or Room Dividers

Pair of Bronze Architectural Railings, Balustrades or Room Dividers

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of bronze architectural railings. 2 1/2 inch diameter sections.

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20th Century American Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Bronze

Set of Seven Art Deco Architectural Railings
Set of Seven Art Deco Architectural Railings

Set of Seven Art Deco Architectural Railings

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H 12.5 in W 71.75 in D 3.75 in

Set of Seven Art Deco Architectural Railings

Located in Atlanta, GA

Early 20th century cabana or roof railings made of iron in a wave pattern and in the original white paint. The ironwork flanks a centerpiece of round milk glass (some opaque and some...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

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Architectural Railing For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the architectural railing you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, iron and wood, every architectural railing was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer architectural railing, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An architectural railing, designed in the Art Deco, Art Nouveau or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made architectural railing has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Albert Chase McArthur are consistently popular.

How Much is a Architectural Railing?

An architectural railing can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,200, while the lowest priced sells for $125 and the highest can go for as much as $12,607.

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.