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Pair Antique French Ormolu Lions Rampant Andirons, Circa 1890.
Pair Antique French Ormolu Lions Rampant Andirons, Circa 1890.

Pair Antique French Ormolu Lions Rampant Andirons, Circa 1890.

$6,900 / set

H 14.25 in W 16.75 in D 9.25 in

Pair Antique French Ormolu Lions Rampant Andirons, Circa 1890.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Pair Antique French Ormolu Lions Rampant Andirons, Circa 1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Andirons

Materials

Ormolu

Continental German Bronze Lion Door Pull
Continental German Bronze Lion Door Pull

Continental German Bronze Lion Door Pull

Located in Queens, NY

Continental German style (19th Century) bronze double lion side door pull.

Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Diamond Shaped Stained Glass Panel with Lion
19th Century Diamond Shaped Stained Glass Panel with Lion

19th Century Diamond Shaped Stained Glass Panel with Lion

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A small 19th century lozenge or diamond-shaped stained glass panel, centred with a lion portrait

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Windows

Materials

Lead

English Georgian Brass Lion Door Knockers
English Georgian Brass Lion Door Knockers

English Georgian Brass Lion Door Knockers

$800 / item

H 7 in W 6.25 in D 3 in

English Georgian Brass Lion Door Knockers

Located in Queens, NY

2 English Georgian style (modern) brass lions head door knockers. (PRICED EACH)

Category

20th Century British Georgian Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

A pair of palatial carved white marble Chinese Lions
A pair of palatial carved white marble Chinese Lions

A pair of palatial carved white marble Chinese Lions

Located in Dallas, TX

A large and impressive pair of palatial Chinese hand carved large and heavy Chinese lions. These

Category

Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Marble

Antique Cast Stone Table with 3 Lion Figured Legs
Antique Cast Stone Table with 3 Lion Figured Legs

Antique Cast Stone Table with 3 Lion Figured Legs

Located in Sheffield, MA

A stately round cast stone table top supported by 3 cast stone lion figured legs. The table has

Category

Antique 19th Century British Renaissance Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

Carved Pine Fireplace with Lion's Mask and Drapery
Carved Pine Fireplace with Lion's Mask and Drapery

Carved Pine Fireplace with Lion's Mask and Drapery

$8,448

H 54.25 in W 71 in D 9.75 in

Carved Pine Fireplace with Lion's Mask and Drapery

Located in London, GB

A carved pine fireplace with lion's mask and drapery to centre, barrel frieze with stiff acanthus

Category

20th Century English George II Architectural Elements

Materials

Pine

Life-Size Carved Marble Lion Statues, Art Nouveau, Germany, 1920
Life-Size Carved Marble Lion Statues, Art Nouveau, Germany, 1920

Life-Size Carved Marble Lion Statues, Art Nouveau, Germany, 1920

$4,867 / item

H 32.29 in W 13.78 in D 26.78 in

Life-Size Carved Marble Lion Statues, Art Nouveau, Germany, 1920

Located in Buxton, GB

We are delighted to offer for sale this Pair of fabulous Marble Lion Statues. These fantastic

Category

Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Statues

Materials

Marble

Reclaimed Minton Hollins & Co. Victoria and Albert Museum Lion Tile
Reclaimed Minton Hollins & Co. Victoria and Albert Museum Lion Tile

Reclaimed Minton Hollins & Co. Victoria and Albert Museum Lion Tile

By Minton

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

one rampant lion! The tiles were originally joined with matching blue square tiles on each corner

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Flooring

Materials

Clay

Unusual Pair of Lions Bronze Andirons, French, circa 1900
Unusual Pair of Lions Bronze Andirons, French, circa 1900

Unusual Pair of Lions Bronze Andirons, French, circa 1900

$1,743 / set

H 10.44 in W 5.12 in D 6.7 in

Unusual Pair of Lions Bronze Andirons, French, circa 1900

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This unusual pair of decorative andirons is made of bronze lions. This is a French work, circa 1900.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Andirons

Materials

Bronze

Hand Carved Marble Fountain with Lion Figurehead and Musical Instruments.
Hand Carved Marble Fountain with Lion Figurehead and Musical Instruments.

Hand Carved Marble Fountain with Lion Figurehead and Musical Instruments.

Located in Marbella, ES

majestic lion mask serving as a central fountain. The piece features a deep, semicircular basin, ideal for

Category

Late 20th Century Asian Fountains

Materials

Marble

Antique Carved Stone Lion Fountain Head, Italian, Circa 1650-1750
Antique Carved Stone Lion Fountain Head, Italian, Circa 1650-1750

Antique Carved Stone Lion Fountain Head, Italian, Circa 1650-1750

$3,096Sale Price|34% Off

H 10.24 in W 8.27 in D 5.91 in

Antique Carved Stone Lion Fountain Head, Italian, Circa 1650-1750

Located in Buisson, FR

Amazing carved stone lion fountain head with a great expression, Italy, circa 1650-1750. Unique

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Rustic Fountains

Materials

Limestone

Lead Bird Bath on Lion Supports, late 19th century
Lead Bird Bath on Lion Supports, late 19th century

Lead Bird Bath on Lion Supports, late 19th century

Located in South Salem, NY

A testament to late 19th-century French craftsmanship, this lead bird bath stands as a regal garden

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Urns

Materials

Lead

Pair Of Late 19th Century Brass Lion's Head Andirons
Pair Of Late 19th Century Brass Lion's Head Andirons

Pair Of Late 19th Century Brass Lion's Head Andirons

Located in Bradenton, FL

Great looking pair of late 19th century Lion's Head Andirons. Each features ornate designs on upper

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Baroque Andirons

Materials

Brass

Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament
Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament

Rare Tibetan Buddhist Ancient Temple Snow Lion Architectural Ornament

Located in Forney, TX

stone sculpture hand carved from a single large rock, featuring the gankyil energy wheel. The lion

Category

Antique 18th Century Tibetan Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Fragment of a Lion made of Sandstone, 17th Century
Fragment of a Lion made of Sandstone, 17th Century

Fragment of a Lion made of Sandstone, 17th Century

$9,378

H 37.41 in W 27.56 in D 21.66 in

Fragment of a Lion made of Sandstone, 17th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Sculpture of a lion preserved in fragmentary condition with curved iron tongue and long mane. The

Category

Antique 17th Century German Statues

Materials

Sandstone

19th Century, French Zinc Mythical Lion- Wolf Head Fragment
19th Century, French Zinc Mythical Lion- Wolf Head Fragment

19th Century, French Zinc Mythical Lion- Wolf Head Fragment

$330Sale Price|44% Off

H 6.5 in W 3.15 in D 1.97 in

19th Century, French Zinc Mythical Lion- Wolf Head Fragment

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare decorative zinc item that once graced a facade, France, circa 1850-1900 Weathered but despite of its age in a good condition Measurement here below is inclusive th...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Gothic Revival Ebonized Lion's Head Pedestal
Gothic Revival Ebonized Lion's Head Pedestal

Gothic Revival Ebonized Lion's Head Pedestal

Located in Riverdale, NY

Elegant Gothic Revival ebonized pedestal from the 19th century. Carved Lion heads are set on 4

Category

Antique 1870s American Gothic Revival Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood

Antique European Renaissance Gothic Grotesque Lion Figure Architectural Pair
Antique European Renaissance Gothic Grotesque Lion Figure Architectural Pair

Antique European Renaissance Gothic Grotesque Lion Figure Architectural Pair

Located in Forney, TX

An outstanding pair of European Renaissance Gothic grotesque lion stylobate architectural elements

Category

Antique Early 19th Century European Gothic Revival Statues

Materials

Wood

Circa 1920 English Pair of Large Recumbent Concrete Lions
Circa 1920 English Pair of Large Recumbent Concrete Lions

Circa 1920 English Pair of Large Recumbent Concrete Lions

Located in South Salem, NY

Circa 1920 English Recumbent Concrete Lions. These large majestic sculptures are a testament to

Category

Vintage 1920s British Garden Ornaments

Materials

Concrete

English Bronze Door Knocker with Lions Head
English Bronze Door Knocker with Lions Head

English Bronze Door Knocker with Lions Head

$785

H 1.5 in W 8 in D 4.25 in

English Bronze Door Knocker with Lions Head

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very special and wonderfully patinated English 19th Century Lion Door knocker. The piece is the

Category

Antique 19th Century British Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Boho Lions Head Cast Cement Column
Vintage Boho Lions Head Cast Cement Column

Vintage Boho Lions Head Cast Cement Column

$850

H 34.25 in W 12 in D 12 in

Vintage Boho Lions Head Cast Cement Column

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Add a touch of timeless elegance to your garden, entryway, or living space with this stunning

Category

Mid-20th Century American Regency Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Concrete

Pair Massive Carved Granite Foo Lion Entrance Guardian Figures
Pair Massive Carved Granite Foo Lion Entrance Guardian Figures

Pair Massive Carved Granite Foo Lion Entrance Guardian Figures

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A pair of very large and expressive opposing Foo Lions in Granite with an overall gray-green

Category

20th Century Han Statues

Materials

Granite

Hand Carved Marble Fountain with Lion's Head and Ornamental Details
Hand Carved Marble Fountain with Lion's Head and Ornamental Details

Hand Carved Marble Fountain with Lion's Head and Ornamental Details

Located in Marbella, ES

Impressive hand-carved marble fountain with a classic design featuring a sculpted lion's head, used

Category

Late 20th Century European Fountains

Materials

Marble

Pair of Hand-Carved 19th Century Italian Marble Lions
Pair of Hand-Carved 19th Century Italian Marble Lions

Pair of Hand-Carved 19th Century Italian Marble Lions

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Hand-carved pair of Carara marble, 19th century, Italy, darkened from age, very heavy weighing about 175lbs each. Some minor chips to marble. In good shape overall. Priced and sold a...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Statues

Materials

Carrara Marble

Two Tall Architectural Sitting Stone Concrete Lions, a Pair
Two Tall Architectural Sitting Stone Concrete Lions, a Pair

Two Tall Architectural Sitting Stone Concrete Lions, a Pair

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A pair of two concrete stone lions. Such a wonderful way to add a regal look to an entryway. (Or

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Statues

Materials

Concrete

Reclaimed Pair of Monumental Stone Lions on their own Plinth
Reclaimed Pair of Monumental Stone Lions on their own Plinth

Reclaimed Pair of Monumental Stone Lions on their own Plinth

Located in Ware, GB

An impressive and imposing pair of stone lions perched on a stone and marble plinth. Very detailed

Category

Antique 19th Century English Statues

Materials

Stone, Marble

Large Pair Verdigris Bronze Lion Mask Door Knockers or Ring Handles
Large Pair Verdigris Bronze Lion Mask Door Knockers or Ring Handles

Large Pair Verdigris Bronze Lion Mask Door Knockers or Ring Handles

Located in Litchfield, CT

Large pair antique early 20th century bronze lion mask door knockers with ring handles. Wonderful

Category

Early 20th Century American Beaux Arts Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Reclaimed Tall Wrought Iron Gate with Lion Mask
Reclaimed Tall Wrought Iron Gate with Lion Mask

Reclaimed Tall Wrought Iron Gate with Lion Mask

$5,277

H 77.96 in W 33.67 in D 1.19 in

Reclaimed Tall Wrought Iron Gate with Lion Mask

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An interesting and unusual reclaimed tall wrought iron gate with lion mask roundel to the front

Category

Late 20th Century English Georgian Doors and Gates

Materials

Composition, Iron, Wrought Iron

'Androcles and the Lion' an Early Regency Style Fireplace
'Androcles and the Lion' an Early Regency Style Fireplace

'Androcles and the Lion' an Early Regency Style Fireplace

$12,203

H 46.75 in W 60.75 in D 8.25 in

'Androcles and the Lion' an Early Regency Style Fireplace

Located in London, GB

panel depicting a scene of Androcles and the lion, with associated lions heads to side blockings. Reeded

Category

Late 20th Century English Regency Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Heavy Gothic Lion’s Mask Brass Door Knocker, Neoclassical Style, 1950
Heavy Gothic Lion’s Mask Brass Door Knocker, Neoclassical Style, 1950

Heavy Gothic Lion’s Mask Brass Door Knocker, Neoclassical Style, 1950

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Heavy Gothic Lion’s Mask Brass Door Knocker This is a superb door knocker, the handsome Lion

Category

Vintage 1950s Neoclassical Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Zsolnay Historical Pedestal With Lion Decor
Zsolnay Historical Pedestal With Lion Decor

Zsolnay Historical Pedestal With Lion Decor

$3,126

H 35.44 in W 12.6 in D 12.6 in

Zsolnay Historical Pedestal With Lion Decor

By Zsolnay

Located in Budapest, Budapest

The pedestal is in a good quality with minor damage at the bottom. Painted glazed white tile The Zsolnay Factory is a renowned Hungarian ceramic art company founded by the Zsolnay ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Art Nouveau Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Ceramic

20th Century Large Pair of Chinese Cast Iron Guardian Lions
20th Century Large Pair of Chinese Cast Iron Guardian Lions

20th Century Large Pair of Chinese Cast Iron Guardian Lions

Located in Point Richmond, CA

finish over their natural color, but they can be repainted any color. While they represent guardian lions

Category

20th Century Chinese Other Statues

Materials

Iron

Cast Aluminum Lions Head Wall Fountain Planter Patterson London 1893
Cast Aluminum Lions Head Wall Fountain Planter Patterson London 1893

Cast Aluminum Lions Head Wall Fountain Planter Patterson London 1893

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous wall fountain or planter in aluminum. Cast lions Head and Patterson London 1893. Lots of

Category

Vintage 1950s English Beaux Arts Fountains

Materials

Aluminum

Large 19th C. American Cast-Iron Lion Shield Medallion, Architectural Ornament
Large 19th C. American Cast-Iron Lion Shield Medallion, Architectural Ornament

Large 19th C. American Cast-Iron Lion Shield Medallion, Architectural Ornament

By J.L. Mott Ironworks

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Large 19th-Century American Cast-Iron Lion Shield Medallion, Architectural Ornament An imposing

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair
Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair

Antique Chinese Glazed Guardian Lion Foo Dogs, a Pair

Located in Forney, TX

A magnificent pair of large antique Chinese porcelain temple Guardian Lions - Foo Dogs. The near

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Statues

Materials

Porcelain

Regency Style Bath Stone Fireplace with Carved Lion's Masks
Regency Style Bath Stone Fireplace with Carved Lion's Masks

Regency Style Bath Stone Fireplace with Carved Lion's Masks

Located in London, GB

key motif, the end blockings with carved lion’s masks with moulded shelf above. A fine quality copy of

Category

Late 20th Century English Regency Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Vintage French Cast Stone Seated Figural Lion Statue, 20th Century
Vintage French Cast Stone Seated Figural Lion Statue, 20th Century

Vintage French Cast Stone Seated Figural Lion Statue, 20th Century

$1,672Sale Price|25% Off

H 23 in W 10 in D 18 in

Vintage French Cast Stone Seated Figural Lion Statue, 20th Century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mid-20th century cast stone garden sculpture lion seated on plinth with one paw raised. Beautiful

Category

Mid-20th Century French Statues

Materials

Stone

Lion's Head Door Knocker in Solid Bronze
Lion's Head Door Knocker in Solid Bronze

Lion's Head Door Knocker in Solid Bronze

$195 / set

H 4 in W 3 in D 1 in

Lion's Head Door Knocker in Solid Bronze

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Solid Bronze, Round Frame Lion's Head Door Knocker, 4" Height

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Mid-20th Century British Colonial Shielded Terracotta Lions
Pair of Mid-20th Century British Colonial Shielded Terracotta Lions

Pair of Mid-20th Century British Colonial Shielded Terracotta Lions

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of British Colonial painted terracotta lions from the mid-20th century. This vintage pair of

Category

Mid-20th Century Indian Statues

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Monumental Early 20th Century Concrete Foo Dog Guardian Lions
Pair of Monumental Early 20th Century Concrete Foo Dog Guardian Lions

Pair of Monumental Early 20th Century Concrete Foo Dog Guardian Lions

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A striking and substantial pair of early 20th century Chinese Foo Dog guardian lions, cast in solid

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Statues

Materials

Concrete

Exterior Natural Stone Finish of Building with Carved Lion Sculpture
Exterior Natural Stone Finish of Building with Carved Lion Sculpture

Exterior Natural Stone Finish of Building with Carved Lion Sculpture

Located in Marbella, ES

Exterior Natural Stone Finish of Building with Carved Lion Sculpture

Category

Antique 18th Century Indian Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Exterior Natural Stone Finish of Building with Carved Lion Sculpture
Exterior Natural Stone Finish of Building with Carved Lion Sculpture

Exterior Natural Stone Finish of Building with Carved Lion Sculpture

Located in Marbella, ES

Exterior Natural Stone Finish of Building with Carved Lion Sculpture

Category

Antique 18th Century Indian Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair
Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair

Antique Asian Carved Foo Dog Lion Architectural Corbels, a Pair

Located in Forney, TX

detailing, similarly styled pair, modeled as guardian foo lion, depicted with outstretched arched body

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Two Large Tall Architectural Sitting Stone Concrete Lions, a Pair
Two Large Tall Architectural Sitting Stone Concrete Lions, a Pair

Two Large Tall Architectural Sitting Stone Concrete Lions, a Pair

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

A pair of two cast concrete stone lions. Such a wonderful way to add a regal look to an entryway

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Statues

Materials

Concrete

A Cast Iron Firegrate with Lion's Feet
A Cast Iron Firegrate with Lion's Feet

A Cast Iron Firegrate with Lion's Feet

$10,360

H 17.75 in W 32.25 in D 17.13 in

A Cast Iron Firegrate with Lion's Feet

Located in London, GB

An unusual cast iron firegrate. The double plinthed legs with lion's foot to base, surmounted by

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Antique French Andirons or Firedogs Cast Iron and Brass Lion
Antique French Andirons or Firedogs Cast Iron and Brass Lion

Antique French Andirons or Firedogs Cast Iron and Brass Lion

$222 / set

H 12.99 in W 9.05 in D 14.56 in

Antique French Andirons or Firedogs Cast Iron and Brass Lion

Located in Oostvoorne, NL

Antique French andirons or firedogs, 19th century cast iron and brass with a lion sculpture op

Category

Antique 19th Century French Andirons

Materials

Iron

Polished Nickel Andirons with Lion's Head, Regency Revival, UK, 1940s
Polished Nickel Andirons with Lion's Head, Regency Revival, UK, 1940s

Polished Nickel Andirons with Lion's Head, Regency Revival, UK, 1940s

Located in New York, NY

Pair of stylish polished nickel andirons with lion's head with ring front details and tapering

Category

20th Century British Regency Revival Andirons

Materials

Nickel

Bronze Lion Door Knocker with Tail and Paw Behind
Bronze Lion Door Knocker with Tail and Paw Behind

Bronze Lion Door Knocker with Tail and Paw Behind

$550

H 6.13 in W 2.75 in D 1.75 in

Bronze Lion Door Knocker with Tail and Paw Behind

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A classic English cast bronze lion door knocker featuring a boldly sculpted lion face with tail and

Category

20th Century English Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

English Georgian Carved Wooden Unicorn and Lion Coat of Arms
English Georgian Carved Wooden Unicorn and Lion Coat of Arms

English Georgian Carved Wooden Unicorn and Lion Coat of Arms

Located in Queens, NY

unicorn & lion and broken pediment top.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Pair of English 20th Century Composition Reclining Lion Sculptures with Patina
Pair of English 20th Century Composition Reclining Lion Sculptures with Patina

Pair of English 20th Century Composition Reclining Lion Sculptures with Patina

$2,360Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 15.5 in W 22.5 in D 8 in

Pair of English 20th Century Composition Reclining Lion Sculptures with Patina

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of English composition lion sculptures from the late 20th century, with weathered patina

Category

Late 20th Century English Statues

Materials

Composition

Antique Terracotta Recumbent Lions, Continental, Late 19th/Early 20th Century
Antique Terracotta Recumbent Lions, Continental, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Antique Terracotta Recumbent Lions, Continental, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Antique pair of Neoclassical style terracotta recumbent lions - unsigned - Continental - late 19th

Category

Early 20th Century European Classical Roman Statues

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Lion Doorstop, English Cast Iron Figurative Door Keeper, Victorian, 1850
Antique Lion Doorstop, English Cast Iron Figurative Door Keeper, Victorian, 1850

Antique Lion Doorstop, English Cast Iron Figurative Door Keeper, Victorian, 1850

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a charming antique lion doorstop, an English cast iron figurative door keeper, dating to

Category

Antique 1850s British Early Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

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Garden Lions For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of garden lions available for sale. The range of distinct garden lions — often made from metal, stone and cast stone — can elevate any home. There are 1550 antique and vintage garden lions for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 23 modern editions to choose from as well. Garden lions have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Garden lions made by neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made garden lions over the years, but those made by Arras Foundry, Grassin à Arras and Antoine-Louis Barye are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Garden Lions?

Prices for garden lions start at $1 and top out at $3,438,803 with the average selling for $3,451.

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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.