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, dog head handles on the arms, and cabriole legs with paw feet.
Iron
Black Cast Iron Faux Bois Sundial with Acorns – Architectural Garden Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
Pieces like this bring structure and timeless character to a garden—equally at home centered within a parterre, placed atop a stone pedestal, or tucked among boxwoods. * Material: C...
Iron
Antique Cast Iron Town Fountain with Oak Leaf Decoration
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This drinkable city fountain was made at the end of the 19th century. Its circular basin has the same classic form from the precedent centuries, it is put on a foot decorated with oa...
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 stem flanked by 2 acorns; with a central vein emanating to the scalloped edge
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H 5.5 in W 10 in D 10 in
Iron Faux Bois Garden Sundial With Acorns and Oak Leaves, Time Began in a Garden
Located in Elkhart, IN
A classic vintage cast iron garden sundial inspired by traditional English estate landscapes, featuring acorns, oak leaves, and Roman numerals with the phrase, "Time began in a garde...
Iron
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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 substantial cast-iron garden bench is an English Victorian example cast in an express...
Iron
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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.
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 beneath a Greek key frieze and with Janus head handles of a king and queen with boa...
Iron
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$10,164
H 35.83 in W 59.65 in D 22.25 in
Restored Antique Victorian 1870 Coalbrookdale Nasturtium Pattern Garden Bench
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this beautiful Coalbrookdale Nasturtium pattern cast iron garden seat or bench dating to circa 1870. The pierced back and sides with a naturalist...
Iron, Wrought Iron
$2,636Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 69 in D 39 in
Antique Italian Carved Walnut Renaissance Revival Library Serving Table, 1870
Located in Portland, OR
A very good antique Italian, Renaissance Revival carved walnut library/serving table, circa 1870. The table top having a carved gadrooned edge with substantial carved supports at eac...
Walnut
White cast iron garden bench, 20th century
Located in Greding, DE
White lacquered cast iron garden bench in the neo-Gothic style of late 19th century Victorian garden furniture. The central medallion shows the Mexican heraldic eagle circumscribed b...
Iron
White cast iron garden bench, 20th century
Located in Greding, DE
White lacquered cast iron garden bench in the neo-Gothic style of late 19th century Victorian garden furniture. The central medallion shows the Mexican heraldic eagle circumscribed b...
Iron
$4,500
H 31.5 in W 37.5 in D 29 in
Cast Iron Passion Flower Two Seat Loveseat Bench After Coalbrookdale Company
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A rare Cast Iron Bench in the elaborate Passion Flower Pattern. This early botanical design originated in England and was registered in 1862 by the Coalbrookdale Company and was then...
Iron
Tabletop Antique Garden Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Dating from the early 20th century, this small tabletop antique garden sundial sees a stylistically carved York stone base below a later horizontal bronze sundial. It is a beautiful ...
Stone, Bronze
$5,490
H 36.82 in W 39.38 in D 24.81 in
19th Century Console Carved Table Renaissance with Beige Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
19th century console carved table Renaissance with beige marble top. Made of solid walnut wood with beige marble top. It features carvings of mythological animals and plant motif...
Marble
$7,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.5 in W 48 in D 28 in
Pair of Coalbrookdale Serpent and Grape Pattern Iron Garden Benches
By Coalbrookdale Foundry
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular pair of English cast iron garden benches having a "serpent and grape" pattern by Coalbrookdale Foundry. The benches have a rare iron slatted seat and backrest. The end su...
Iron
Vintage Cast & Carved Stone Spanish Garden Sundial
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous large Unusual form cast & carved stone Spanish Garden sundial. Cast and imprinted with its makers name & date (1938), this will enhance all gardens that it graces. Roman num...
Cast Stone, Iron
Antique English Verdigris Bronze Sundial Plate
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique English bronze sundial plate with a character Verdigris finish dating from the mid 19th century. This large horizontal sundial plate is a beautiful, aged addition to a gar...
Metal, Bronze
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.
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