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Decorative Cast Aluminium White Flaky Paint Weathered Garden Chair Furniture
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A very decorative cast aluminium garden armchair with lovely flaky paint and weathered to
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Early 20th Century English Empire Revival Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Cast Iron and Wood Garden Furniture Set, England, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cast iron and wood garden furniture set. Art Nouveau style, England, late 19th century. Large
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Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

20th Centurty Pair of Cast Iron Vases with Bases, Garden Furniture
Located in PALERMO, IT
Pair of cast iron vases, on finely worked cast iron bases.
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Early 20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Salterini Outdoor Patio Furniture
By John Salterini, Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Make this beautiful garden Settee and matching chairs, the newest addition to your Vintage Outdoor
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Early 20th Century European Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rattan Garden Furniture Set by Maison Perret Vibert, Second Half of 19th Century
By Perret et Vibert
Located in Paris, FR
French winter garden furniture set, work of the Maison Perret Vibert, including two armchairs, four
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Early 1900s French Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Rattan

Reclaimed 28.625 in. Oak Griffin Furniture Carving
Located in New York, NY
Dark stained solid oak griffin carving with ornate and foliate details. It mounts at the very top and back and very bottom. Good condition with appropriate wear from age, with minor ...
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Early 20th Century American Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Oak

Pair of Hand Carved Oak Furniture Brackets
Located in New York, NY
Dark tone solid oak hand carved decorative brackets. Good condition with appropriate wear from age, with one displaying a minor chip and crack. Priced as a pair. Please note, this it...
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Early 20th Century American Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

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Oak

Antique Pair of Hand Carved Oak Furniture Brackets
Pair of Hand Carved Oak Furniture Brackets
H 13.375 in W 2.125 in D 10.375 in
Art Deco Brass Door Finger Plate, Door-Furniture
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Art Deco brass door finger plate, door-furniture The finger plate is hand made in brass and has
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1920s Art Deco Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Brass

19 in. Solid Chestnut Woman Goddess Furniture Carving
Located in New York, NY
Solid chestnut carving of a woman adorned with ribbon and foliate detail. It mounts to the back, top, and bottom. Good condition with appropriate wear from age, with minor scuffs and...
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Early 20th Century American Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Chestnut

Napoleon III Ormolu Architectural, Door or Furniture Mount
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Napoleon III Ormolu Architectural, Door or Furniture Mount France, 19th Century A rare and
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19th Century French Napoleon III Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Collection of 22 18th-20th Century Pieces of Antique Furniture Hardware
Located in Casteren, NL
The set consists of one pair snake hinges, three pairs of strap hinges, two cabinet locks, three keyhole covers, seven slide latches and a pair of chest handles. All items were hand...
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18th Century German Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

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Wrought Iron

16th Century Spanish or Italian Baroque Wrought Iron Nails and Furniture Mounts
Located in Stamford, CT
Group of 16th century (or earlier, possibly Gothic) Spanish or Italian wrought iron furniture
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16th Century Italian Baroque Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Garden Bench
Located in Hellerup, DK
Antique French garden bench in wrought iron with great patina. The back has a very neatly shaped
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Late 19th Century French Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Garden Bench
Garden Bench
H 34.65 in W 59.45 in D 29.53 in
Garden Bench
Located in Hellerup, DK
Antique French riveted wrought iron garden bench. Can be used and admired indoors as well as
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Early 20th Century French Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Garden Bench
Garden Bench
H 30.71 in W 72.84 in D 25.2 in
Iron Garden Ornament
Located in San Francisco, CA
Iron Garden Ornament
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19th Century Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Iron Garden Ornament
Iron Garden Ornament
H 25 in W 37 in D 3 in
Vintage Garden Table
Located in Hellerup, DK
French vintage wrought iron garden table. The green painted table has great patina.
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Early 1900s French Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Garden Table
Vintage Garden Table
H 28.35 in Dm 31.5 in
Vintage Garden Table
Located in Hellerup, DK
French vintage large circular garden table with a very decorative base and a hole in the middel of
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Early 1900s French Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

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Iron

Vintage Garden Table
Vintage Garden Table
H 28.75 in Dm 47.25 in
Hand Carved Country French Style Marble Fire Surround with Extra Raised Hearth
By French House & Garden
Located in Houston, TX
Hand carved country French style marble fire surround with extra raised 12' high hearth for a total of 60" in height.
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Late 19th Century French Provincial Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

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Marble

Iron Garden Ornament
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
The lovely and elegant proportions of this urn will add grace to that quiet space in the garden or
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Early 20th Century American Greco Roman Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Iron Garden Ornament
Iron Garden Ornament
H 36 in W 28 in D 12 in
French Garden Bird
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming cement Duck for your garden. France ca 1900
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Early 20th Century French Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

French Garden Bird
French Garden Bird
H 10 in W 19 in D 8 in
Antique Marble Basin
By Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An unusual early 20th century English washstand / vanity / sink. Reclaimed from a private property in Devon, UK. It has seen very little use. Taps are modern and shown as an example ...
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Early 20th Century Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

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Breccia Marble

Antique Marble Basin
Antique Marble Basin
H 7.09 in W 19.3 in D 26.38 in
1920s Iron Garden Bench
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1920s Heavy iron garden bench. Crack in iron as shown in last image.
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1920s Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

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Iron

1920s Iron Garden Bench
1920s Iron Garden Bench
H 36.5 in W 46.5 in D 20 in
Arras Style Garden Bench
Located in Mckinney, TX
A beautiful Arras-style two-seater garden bench with a decorative wrought iron base and wooden
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Early 20th Century Belgian Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Arras Style Garden Bench
Arras Style Garden Bench
H 31 in W 59 in D 27 in
Virgin Mary Garden Statue
Located in New York, NY
A 'Virgin Mary', 'Madonna', or 'Blessed Mother' white painted cement sculpture garden statue, circa
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Early 20th Century Unknown Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Cement

Virgin Mary Garden Statue
Virgin Mary Garden Statue
H 17.63 in W 4.5 in D 3.63 in
Tabletop Antique Garden Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Dating from the early 20th century, this small tabletop antique garden sundial sees a stylistically
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

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Stone, Bronze

Tabletop Antique Garden Sundial
Tabletop Antique Garden Sundial
H 13.39 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Japanese Old Garden Stone "Tsukubai"/wabi sabi object / Garden Figurine /meiji
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese garden ornament made of stone. It is thought that originally it was a tool
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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Stone

Classical shaped Garden Urn
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
fleurdetroit presents for your consideration this classically shaped garden urn. Often used as
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal

Classical shaped Garden Urn
Classical shaped Garden Urn
H 40 in W 26 in D 18 in
Vintage Galloway Garden Urns
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Fleurdetroit presents for your consideration, this pair of Arts & Crafts, Galloway garden urns
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Late 19th Century American Arts and Crafts Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

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Terracotta

4 Terracotta Garden Urns
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
4 Terracotta Garden Urns These are a attractive weathered pots, they are made in terracotta and
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Late 19th Century Adam Style Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Important Italian Renaissance Gardener
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
IMPORTANT ITALIAN RENAISSANCE GARDENER ORIGIN: NORTHERN ITALY PERIOD: 16th CENTURY Height: 52 cm
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16th Century Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

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Marble

Important Italian Renaissance Gardener
Important Italian Renaissance Gardener
H 20.48 in W 51.19 in D 20.87 in
Antique Marble Garden Bench
Located in New York, NY
Antique marble garden bench. There are figural faces to the bases. Would make a nice compliment to
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Late 19th Century Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Marble

Antique Marble Garden Bench
Antique Marble Garden Bench
H 19.5 in W 56.5 in D 15.5 in
English Iron Garden Demilune
Located in Buchanan, MI
English iron garden demilune, lovely worn painted finish.
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19th Century English Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

English Iron Garden Demilune
English Iron Garden Demilune
H 26 in W 31 in D 18 in
Cast Garden Relief Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
hang inside or in a garden.
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19th Century Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Stone

Cast Garden Relief Sculpture
Cast Garden Relief Sculpture
H 23.5 in W 44.5 in D 1.25 in
Floral Shaped Garden Planter
Located in South Salem, NY
An open lily shaped cast iron and plaster covered garden urn. The plaster has been stained in a
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Early 20th Century British Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Floral Shaped Garden Planter
Floral Shaped Garden Planter
H 28 in W 24 in D 24 in
English Carved Stone Sandstone Garden Bench Seat Weathered Garden Feature 1860
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A beautiful large sandstone garden bench seat constructed from reclaimed sandstone, dating to circa
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1860s Welsh Victorian Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

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Sandstone

Victorian Mermaid Garden Fountain
Located in Sheffield, MA
The Victorian garden fountain is of a mermaid sitting on shore-line rocks. The arm stretches upward
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Mid-19th Century American Victorian Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Victorian Mermaid Garden Fountain
Victorian Mermaid Garden Fountain
H 54.75 in W 18 in D 25 in
French Double Garden Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rare antique French garden bench is made of three components: Wood planking for double seating
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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

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Stone, Iron

French Double Garden Bench
French Double Garden Bench
H 41.5 in W 72 in D 31.5 in
Pair of garden sculptures
Located in Lisboa, PT
Ceros and Minerva pair large terracotta outdoor sculptures. Both Cerberus and Minerva are significant figures in Greco-Roman mythology and have appeared in various forms of art, incl...
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19th Century Portuguese Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

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Terracotta

Pair of garden sculptures
Pair of garden sculptures
H 55.12 in W 13.78 in D 13.78 in
1900s Chinese Garden Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully detailed paint work. Unusual turquoise color. Mint condition. Probably 1920s to 1930s.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

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Porcelain, Paint

1900s Chinese Garden Stool
1900s Chinese Garden Stool
H 19 in Dm 11.5 in
Antique Terracotta Garden Urn Planter
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique terracotta garden urn. This impressive garden planter has stood the test of time at over
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Terracotta Garden Urn Planter
Antique Terracotta Garden Urn Planter
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Reclaimed Stone Garden Trough
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed stone trough suitable for use as a planter or as a sink. Additional Dimensions Drain hole – diameter 4.5 cm.
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Early 19th Century Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Stone

Reclaimed Stone Garden Trough
Reclaimed Stone Garden Trough
H 9.45 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Antique Cast Metal Garden Bench
Located in Malibu, CA
A classic Victorian style garden bench. The bench has been refinished in a cool grayish brown like
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Mid-19th Century Victorian Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

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Iron, Metal

Antique Cast Metal Garden Bench
Antique Cast Metal Garden Bench
H 30 in W 37 in D 18 in
Italian Marble Garden Fountain
Located in Essex, MA
With a arched back panel with cherub pouring water from an urn surrounded by cattails over a basin with shaped rim and gadrooned underside supported on a carved dolphin form support ...
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1750s Italian Rococo Revival Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Marble

Italian Marble Garden Fountain
Italian Marble Garden Fountain
H 64.76 in W 39.5 in D 21.5 in
Painted French Folding Garden Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
This large French 1920s white painted garden table is the epitome of elegance and will certainly
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1920s French Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Iron

Greek Style Garden Urn
Located in South Salem, NY
Early 20th century Grecian style draped cast stone urn with a flame shaped finial and scrollwork trim on the body. Please note of wear consistent with age including weathered finish ...
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Early 20th Century British Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

Greek Style Garden Urn
Greek Style Garden Urn
H 41 in W 17 in D 17 in
Antique Neoclassical Granite Garden Urn
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
be used as a focal point on garden steps or used alongside other ornaments, this antique garden urn
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Early 20th Century English Georgian Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Stone, Granite

Antique Neoclassical Granite Garden Urn
Antique Neoclassical Granite Garden Urn
H 19.69 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Italian Concrete Garden Cherub Statues
Located in Wichita, KS
Sold separately. Center featured cherub is sold. Early 20th century concrete Italian garden
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Italian Concrete Garden Cherub Statues
Italian Concrete Garden Cherub Statues
H 24 in W 9.5 in D 7.75 in
Italian Concrete Cherub Garden Fountains
Located in Wichita, KS
Early 20th century concrete Italian garden fountains of two cherubs /putti figures; one pouring
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Stone Neoclassical Bust Garden Sculpture
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vintage Stone Neoclassical Bust Garden Sculpture, circa 1920s, a hand sculpted stone dust or cement
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Cement

Stone Neoclassical Bust Garden Sculpture
Stone Neoclassical Bust Garden Sculpture
H 16.25 in W 9 in D 10.5 in
Old Stones in a Japanese Garden "Tsukubai" Stone Water Basin / Garden Figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
There is a culture in Japan that makes gardens beautiful. It is this stone that is placed in the
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Stone

Antique Terracotta Garden Armillary Sundial
By Blanchard
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique Terracotta Garden Armillary Sundial. This antique sundial made by Blanchard (stamped) is
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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Steel

Antique Terracotta Garden Armillary Sundial
Antique Terracotta Garden Armillary Sundial
H 88.19 in W 29.14 in D 23.63 in
Terra Cotta Yellow Garden Seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous terra cotta yellow garden seat with ram motifs. Great quality and detail. Use inside or
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1920s Italian Other Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Terra Cotta Yellow Garden Seat
Terra Cotta Yellow Garden Seat
H 17 in W 19 in D 19 in
Georgian Wrought Iron Garden Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A decorative wrought iron garden panel dating from the Georgian era circa 1800. Made at the hand of
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Georgian Wrought Iron Garden Panel
Georgian Wrought Iron Garden Panel
H 76.58 in W 12.6 in D 0.79 in
Set of Four Garden Chairs
Located in South Salem, NY
A set of French early 20th-century strap work garden dining chairs or armchairs. This set of metal
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Early 20th Century French Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Garden Chairs
Set of Four Garden Chairs
H 42 in W 20.5 in D 23 in
Galloway Garden Urn / Vessel / Pottery
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Fleurdetroit presents for your consideration, this garden urn attributed to Galloway. From the
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Early 20th Century American Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Clay

Stunning Garden Chair Ornament-France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Absolutely extraordinary, and charming midcentury French garden chair / scultped figure. Cast in
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Early 20th Century French Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Cement

Stunning Garden Chair Ornament-France
Stunning Garden Chair Ornament-France
H 34.65 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Stunning Garden Chair Ornament-France
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Absolutely extraordinary, and charming midcentury French garden chair / scultped figure. Cast in
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Early 20th Century French Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Cement

Stunning Garden Chair Ornament-France
Stunning Garden Chair Ornament-France
H 34.65 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Antique Buff Terracotta Garden Obelisk
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This mid-late 19th century antique garden obelisk brings prestige and grandeur to any outdoor
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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

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Terracotta

Antique Buff Terracotta Garden Obelisk
Antique Buff Terracotta Garden Obelisk
H 43.71 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
Vintage Garden Tete-a-Tete
Located in Sheffield, MA
Add this vintage painted metal Tete-a-Tete to your garden for added seating, charm and interest
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Early 20th Century American Late Victorian Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Wire

Vintage Garden Tete-a-Tete
Vintage Garden Tete-a-Tete
H 35.5 in W 47 in D 21 in
19th Century Granite Garden Bench
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
time and weathered by the perennial rains, this garden bench has a patina that will add mystery to any
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19th Century Unknown Edwardian Garden Furniture Antique Furniture

Materials

Granite

19th Century Granite Garden Bench
19th Century Granite Garden Bench
H 22 in W 51 in D 12 in
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Garden Furniture Antique Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of garden furniture antique furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and stone. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right item from our selection of garden furniture antique furniture, those designed in Victorian, Neoclassical and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. Minton, Coalbrookdale Foundry and Thomas Elsley each produced at least one beautiful choice in our collection of garden furniture antique furniture that is worth considering.

How Much is a Garden Furniture Antique Furniture?

Prices for a piece of garden furniture antique furniture start at $1 and top out at $3,001,923 with the average selling for $2,896.

Finding the Right building-garden 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.

Questions About Garden Furniture Antique Furniture
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Garden furniture is made out of a variety of materials. Cast aluminum, teak, mahogany and wrought iron are some commonly used options. In addition, manufacturers may produce outdoor furniture out of resin and plastic. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of garden furniture from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best metal garden furniture is really a matter of preference. Durable, comfortable outdoor furniture is critical to your hosting a successful social gathering in the garden or on your patio. When shopping for garden furniture, consider the climate where you live and what kind of weather conditions that you’ll experience over a given year. Certain wood outdoor furniture may lose its finish or warp during a hard winter, and while regular steel garden furniture may corrode if left out in the elements over time, it is largely unaffected by sunlight. Plastic or rubber outdoor furniture will likely be vulnerable to UV damage, however. Find a range of antique and vintage garden furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    To know if your furniture is antique, look for labels and markings that indicate the maker. From there, you can use trusted online resources to determine when they were active and examine images to try to estimate the age of your piece. Furniture produced 100 years ago or more is antique. You can also have your furniture assessed by an appraiser or antiques dealer to learn about its age. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2019

    A piece of furniture is considered an antique if it is at least 100 years old.

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Yes, antique furniture is in style. Many people appreciate the beauty and handcrafted character of antique furniture and love the idea of owning pieces with a rich history. Remember that style preferences are nothing if not fluid, meaning what's in one year may not be the next. So, in choosing the furniture you're planning to live with, you should pay less attention to interior design fads than to what speaks to you. That way, you can select pieces that will add long-term character to your home. On 1stDibs, find a large collection of antique furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether cast iron garden furniture lasts depends on the quality of the pieces and how well you care for and maintain them over time. Many people choose cast iron, aluminum, wicker or rattan garden furniture for their outdoor patio sets. Shop an assortment of garden furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    The best finish for antique furniture is a matter of liking. But film finish is recommended by experts as it leaves a thick coat of film on the wood surface which protects wood from water and scratches. Shellac or varnish and water base are commonly used film finishes. Find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage furniture on 1stDibs
  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Antique furniture can be worth quite a lot, particularly if it is in good quality. The rarer the piece, the higher the value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    There are a number of factors that can indicate if your antique furniture is valuable. When determining the value of antique furniture, consider its rarity. Additionally, it is important to determine the quality and condition of vintage furniture. If unsure of the value of your vintage furniture, have it appraised.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    To date antique furniture from the UK, first look for identifying markings on the piece. You can then use trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active. From there, you may be able to estimate the year of production by looking at images of other furniture the maker produced. An expert appraiser or antiques dealer can also aid you in the dating process. Find a large selection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    Whether antique furniture is making a comeback is a matter of opinion. Many people would argue that antique furniture never faded from fashion, as there have always been individuals who love the idea of owning pieces that have history. Some of the most popular styles for antique furniture include Art Deco, Arts and Crafts, Renaissance Revival, Elizabethan, Gothic Revival, Victorian and Chippendale. Find a large collection of antique furniture from some of the world's top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 25, 2019

    The difference between vintage and antique furniture is that vintage furniture is at least 20 years old, while antiques must be at least 100 years old to be considered antique.