Black Cast Iron Faux Bois Sundial with Acorns – Architectural Garden Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A classic iron garden sundial inspired by traditional English estate landscapes. Pieces like this bring structure and timeless character to a garden—equally at home centered within a...
Iron
Reclaimed Georgian Style Cast Iron Bullseye Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed Georgian style cast iron fire surround with ‘bullseye’ corner blocks. This heavy and substantial early 19th century fireplace is a character architectural piece for a pro...
Metal, Iron
Large Antique Cast Iron Fireplace Surround
Located in Ware, GB
9th Century English Cast Iron Fireplace Surround A substantial 19th century English cast iron fireplace surround of architectural scale for a large chimneybreast. The frieze is arr...
Iron
Pair of Monumental Cast Iron Urns on Plinths
Located in Ware, GB
Monumental Cast Iron Garden Urns on Plinth Bases — Pair An extraordinary pair of monumental cast-iron garden urns, each resting on its original square plinth.
Iron
Pair of Art Deco Cast Iron Decorative Panels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
These Art Deco cast iron panels were made for Regis House, a site developed by the well-known property developer Rudolph Palumbo in 1933. Regis House was a ground-breaking office bui...
Iron
Cast Iron Louis XVI Style Fireplace Insert
Located in Ware, GB
A handsome cast iron fireplace interior crafted from cast iron. The antique piece is designed to sit within the opening of a fireplace surround and frame the fire aperture just as sl...
Iron
Pair of Spanish Art Deco Architectural Wrought Iron Door Knockers, c. 1930
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Art Deco ornamental door knockers in cast iron. Spain, 1930s Large size. Monumental antique architectural door knockers in cast iron. They have large size and an eye-catching...
Iron
Antique Twyfords Sink with Cast Iron Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Twyfords marbleised sink with a BICLAM cast iron stand from the Simon Kirby Museum of Bathroom Sanitaryware. Dating to circa 1883, this original Victorian sink would make...
Metal, Iron
$4,770 / set
Pair of French Architectural Windows
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wonderful pair of French 19th Century metal orangery windows. These large windows are in good condition with an authentic aged patina. They feature bonnet tops and a classic lattice...
Cast 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
Antique Johnson Brothers Sink on Cast Iron Stand
By Johnson Brothers
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique sink with a cast iron stand by Johnson Brothers (Bros) of Hanley Ltd. This Victorian style porcelain sink on cast iron stand is a beautiful addition to a vintage bathroom...
Metal, Iron
Antique Victorian Sink with Primed Cast Iron Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An elegant antique Victorian sink on original cast iron legs, circa 1900, from the Simon Kirby Museum of Bathroom Sanitaryware collection. In a beautiful clean condition, the basin ...
Metal, Iron
Antique Regency Style Compact Cast Iron Fire Grate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Regency style compact cast iron fire grate with a gilt brass front. The shaped arched back plate is centred with a rosette, above a steel railed curved bar basket grate, w...
Metal, Iron
Antique Doulton & Co. Sink with Cast Iron Wall Brackets
By Royal Doulton
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Doulton & Co sink with cast iron wall brackets from the Simon Kirby Museum of Bathroom Sanitaryware collection. Dating to circa 1890, this antique sink has a graceful for...
Metal, Iron
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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