$4,900 / set
H 37 in W 58 in D 29 in
Pair of 19th c Cast Iron & Wood Benches with Oak Leaf Motif & Dog Head Handles
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of painted cast iron benches with wooden seats, featuring an oak leaf and acorn motif
Iron
$4,200
H 33.75 in W 51.5 in D 20.5 in
Victorian Cast Iron Rustic Oak Vine & Serpent Bench, James Haywood C. 1860
By J & G Haywood
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Victorian Cast Iron Rustic Oak Vine & Serpant Bench, James Haywood - Derby C. 1860 This
Iron
Antique Cast Iron Town Fountain with Oak Leaf Decoration
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
same classic form from the precedent centuries, it is put on a foot decorated with oak leaves and
Iron
A Boldly-Scaled American Arts & Crafts Cast Iron Oak Leaf Bowl
Located in San Francisco, CA
A boldly-scaled American arts & crafts cast iron oak leaf bowl; the well-rendered leaf with thick
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H 31.5 in W 35.44 in D 22.45 in
Pair of Victorian Cast Iron Serpent and Twig Garden Seats or Benches, circa 1860
By McDowell, Stevenson & Co
Located in Glasgow, GB
A Victorian pair of cast iron garden seats in the serpent and twig pattern and dating circa 1860
Iron
19th Century Iron Bench in the Manner of Coalbrookdale
Located in Milford, NH
Cast iron oak leaf and ivy design with acorns, wooden slat seat. See Coalbrookdale catalogue page
Iron
The Finest 19th-Century Cast-iron Urns
Located in Katonah, NY
A superb pair of cast-iron “Versailles” urns, each body cast with acorn and oak leaf lower section
Iron
A pair of aluminum sleigh form garden benches circa 1950.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of aluminum sleigh form garden benches circa 1950.
Aluminum
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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