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
19th-century stone pediment with Corinthian scrollwork, and an Artichoke Finial
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century cast stone garden urn ornament features a classical artichoke finial framed by carved scrollwork and festooned swags atop a square pedestal base.
Concrete
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
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
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...
Italian Garden Stone Statuary Artichoke
Located in Austin, TX
An Italian garden ornamental statuary finials of composition stone - lightly weathered and in the form of a decorative round artichoke head. One available - $995
Cast Stone
19th Century Iron Finial from France
Located in Dallas, TX
Those iron finials origin from France, circa 1880.
Iron
$929Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28.75 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
Pair of concrete pine cones, column or outdoor decoration, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient pair of concrete pine cones, they were a decoration on the top of the column, now usable to decorate exteriors, gardens, but also interiors or to indulge your imagination, bu...
Concrete
17th Century Stone Capital
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A large 17th century French capital on a associated base. Sculpted front and sides, flat backside. Great to decorate a garden or display indoors.
Sandstone
19th Century Italian Carved Marble Column Capital
Located in Austin, TX
A stately and well carved marble Corinthian column capital, 19th century, Italy. Presented and displayed inverted, with a typical decorative motif of acanthus and volute. Perfect f...
Marble
Pair of Antique Carved Stone Capitals and Bases
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of antique stone capitals come with separate semi-circular bases. These are to be attache to a wall like pilasters. Can be used for planter bases, small side table or as gar...
Stone
French Turn of the Century 1900s Zinc Pinecone Fragment with Acanthus Leaves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French zinc pinecone fragment from the early 20th century, with acanthus leaves and tall circular base. Created in France during the turn of the century, this zinc fragment depicts...
Zinc
$1,050
H 5.75 in W 10 in D 10 in
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Marble Corinthian Capital
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Neoclassical Italian hand carved marble Corinthian capital. Carved in high relief on three sides from white marble with a now weathered surface. The fourth side left unf...
Marble
$4,500 / set
H 21.5 in Dm 17 in
Pair of French Stone Fruit, Flowers and Médicis Vase Sculptures, circa 1920
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of French stone sculptures from the early 20th century features two Médicis vases with gadroon decor on a square base. This exquisite pair of early 20th-century French ston...
Stone
$1,880Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.5 in W 9.75 in D 5.5 in
Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Style Italian Plaster Urns with Flame Finials
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Italian neoclassical style urns in relief that can either stand on their own or hang from the wall as decorative elements. Quite handsome, with acanthus leaf decoration and f...
Plaster
English 19th Century Carved Stone Pillar with Urn on Top
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A carved stone planter rests upon a pedestal to create a lovely garden accent. Made in England in the 19th Century, the planter is carved in a classical urn shape with an egg and da...
Stone
$1,600
H 37.5 in W 16.5 in D 14.5 in
19th Century French Cast Stone Fountain, Neoclassical, Circa 1870-1890
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Neoclassical style cast stone fountain. Shell shaped basin with a pair of dolphin spouts is held aloft by a cherub, or putto, his foot resting on a turtle. Weat...
Cast Stone
18th Century Hand-Carved Stone Capital in Corinthian Style
Located in Marbella, ES
18th century hand-carved stone capital in Corinthian style.
Stone
$1,540Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 23 in W 10 in D 10 in
Pair of Large Solid Carved Wood Pinecone Finials
Located in Southampton, NY
Pair of large solid hand-carved wood pinecone finials, 20th century. A handsomepair of solid wood hand-carved finials in the shape of a pinecones. Measures: 10” wide x 10” deep x 2...
Wood
Antique Corinthian Corner Capital
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique Corinthian corner capital is made of veined marble painted white. One corner is cut away so that the capital can protrudes from the corner of a building. Two layers of ac...
Marble
Fine British Style Cast Stone Garden Finial
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large and decorative Garden Finial in Classical with good size, weight and fine Garden appeal. The Finial is two part and the lid has a Flame top finial and large drooping petals, th...
Cast Stone
$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 Robertsbridge, England
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
French Slate Round Table
Located in Houston, TX
A vintage round slate table with a base that is made up of two interlocking pieces. These pieces come from the Ardennes area of France.
Slate
Carrara Marble Double Kitchen Sink Basin
Located in Robertsbridge, England
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 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
$10,806Sale 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
$2,250Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 16.5 in Dm 20 in
Monumental Pair of Antique Cast Stone Fruit and Flower Baskets
Located in Redding, CT
Monumental pair of antique cast stone fruit and flower baskets. Lovely aged patina to these beautiful detailed bouquets. These incredible garden ornaments would complement any estate...
Stone, Cement
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
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
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
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
$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
19th Pair of Portuguese Building Granite Finials
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Pair of Portuguese Building Granite Finials
Stone
$2,400 / set
H 8.27 in W 6.3 in D 6.3 in
Pair of column crowns in form of pine cones, symbol of luck, marble, 1920, Italy
Located in Wien, AT
A pair of wonderful, antique column crowns, decorative objects, hand-made in Italy, around 1920, in the Art Deco period, based on an antique model. On a square marble base there is ...
Carrara Marble
$1,395 / item
H 18.5 in W 9.5 in D 9.5 in
English Garden Stone Statuary Pinecone Finials from England - Two Available
Located in Austin, TX
A pair of fine English garden ornamental statuary finials or copings of composition stone - each lightly weathered and in the form of a decorative, conical pinecone upon a square bas...
Cast Stone
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