French Terracotta Artichoke Finial, circa 1960s
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage French terracotta artichoke finial, circa 1960s. Whitewash or similar finish with terracotta edges peeking through.
Terracotta
Pair of 19th Century Hand-Carved Italian Stone Artichoke Finials
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 19th century weathered stone artichoke finials. They are all hand chiseled and have bulbous shapes with a layered, petal-like pattern covering their surfaces, and each rests...
Stone
1950s Pair of Green Glazed Ceramic Artichoke Finials on Plinths
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A handsome pair of glazed terracotta finials modeled as stylized artichokes, their overlapping leaves rendered in mottled tones of moss and apple green. Each rests on a turned socle ...
Terracotta
Carved Stone Artichoke Finials
Located in Hudson, NY
This large pair of artichoke finials have a great sculptural quality and make a great archtectural statment. Hand carved fron vinchenza stone ( a produced stone made from portland ce...
Stone
Pair of Cast Stone Pine Cone Artichoke Garden Finials
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Lovely pair of cast stone pinecone or artichoke finials made in the neoclassical taste. The finials feature a cast iron style patina that looks like a metal finish. Very heavy and so...
Concrete
Pair of Cast Stone Pine Cone/Artichoke Garden Finials
Located in Stamford, CT
Old cast stone garden finial ornaments. Excellent condition.
Pair of Large Scale Cast Stone Garden Artichoke Finials
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant pair of matching large scale, heavy, cast stone garden artichoke finial sculptures. Now, more than ever, home is where the heart is.
Cast Stone
Pair of Galvanized Metal Artichoke Finials on Wood Base
Located in Nashville, TN
Galvanized metal and wood artichokes on wood base. Each artichoke consists of two separate pieces.
Metal
Pair of Verdigris Patinated Bronze Alloy Artichoke Finial Statues
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 15 inches tall these beautifully patinated and slightly weathered artichoke sculptures on moulded black marble bases are great both indoors and outdoors adding a classical t...
Marble, Bronze
Pair of French Milled Stone "Artichoke" Garden Finials
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Pair of French milled stone garden finials
Stone
Pair of Artichoke Finials
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of large artichoke-shaped finials in zinc, weathered to a greenish-bluish-grey.
Lovely Pair of English Fireclay Artichoke Finials
Located in Woodbury, CT
This stunning pair of beautifully-detailed fireclay finials is a warm beige color with undertones of orangey-pink. Dating from the mid-19th C, they came from a noble house in East A...
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Classical Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
Marble
Carrara Marble Double Kitchen Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical double sink is cut from one single block of marble, the design has not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic merit...
Marble
Pair Of Tall Carved Italian Limestone Ball Finials On Pedestals
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved from Italian limestone, this pair of ball finials on pedestals measure over four feet tall. Both balls are roughly 15 inches in diameter and sit atop a square plinth. Ben...
Stone, Limestone
Pair of Belgian Bluestone Ball Finials, Early 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in the early 1900s from Belgian bluestone, this pair of ball finials has tremendous texture. The balls, which are 13 inches in diameter, have a lightly mottled gray and b...
Stone
Pinecone Cast Stone Finial
Located in New York, NY
Pinecone cast stone finial. Vintage cast stone garden ornament finial in the form of an inverted pinecone or pineapple on socle base. Some small losses to out-turned leaves above bas...
Cast Stone
Fine Pair of Italian Carved Stone Garden Vases with Base
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant stone vases on base, decorated with finely carved mythological scenes. Timeless decoration for you garden or interior.
Stone
$1,800
H 15.5 in W 33.5 in D 13 in
Monumental Hand-Carved Stone Garden Urn / Basin, Possibly Southeast Asian
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century hand-carved Italian stone Jardinaire.
Stone
$12,500 / set
H 62.5 in Dm 31 in
Pair of Large Italian Carved Limestone Acorn Finials on Octagonal Plinths
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in four sections, this pair of Italian limestone acorn finials sit on robust octagonal plinths. The lower section of each ovate nut is encircled by a gadrooned calybium. ...
Stone, Limestone
$10,931Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 33.47 in W 45.28 in D 45.28 in
Impressive Pair Of Antique Belgian Bluestone Finials
Located in Made, NL
An impressive set of antique stone finials of Belgian bluestone. A unique set suitable for various architectural applications.
Other
Antique Limestone Bench - Old Stone Bench - Garden Bench
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This old Limestone bench was hand carved in the mid 17th century and installed in a Large Italian countryside home along with several other benches and architectural elements. This p...
Limestone
Italian Limestone Garden Finials Set of Eight, Circa 1820-1840
Located in Winter Park, FL
A set of Italian limestone garden finials. Sculptural fruit forms with bananas, apples and grape clusters. Seven large and one small. In good condition for the age with minor losses....
Cast Stone
19th Pair of Portuguese Building Granite Finials
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Pair of Portuguese Building Granite Finials
Stone
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