A set of four Arts and Crafts cast iron rain hoppers
Located in London, GB
A set of four Arts and Crafts cast iron rain hoppers, each with a raised Tudor rose motif to the
Iron
Pair of Fine Cast Iron Wall Mounted Garden Planters
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of heavy finely cast iron rain hoppers in the form of classical urns with flared mouths
Iron
Antique 19th Century Lead Rain Hoppers or Downspouts from England
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique Late 19th Century Lead Downspouts or Rain Hoppers from a Greenwich Ct. Estate. This is a
Lead
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
$116,834
H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in
Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...
Wrought Iron
White Carrara Marble Fountain
Located in Washington, DC
Fountain believed to be from from Turkey or Greece, 19th century and 20th century elements. The fountain is in working condition. replaced with modern marble carving elements to spou...
Carrara Marble
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
Antique French Limestone Wall Fountain
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your outdoor space with this antique French limestone wall fountain from the 19th century. With a carved mythical fish creature as its centerpiece, water gently cascades into...
Limestone
$3,500 / set
H 23 in W 20.5 in D 8 in
Pair of Antique French Cast Iron Balcony Planters/Ornaments, Circa 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
These fabulous antique French rusted objects are known as “Balconniers”. A balconniere is a special ornamental planter that is attached or hung from balcony. These would have been ca...
Iron
Italian 19th Century White Carrara Marble Fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most important large scale Italian 19th century white Carrara marble fountain. The extremely high quality wall mounted fountain is raised by three elegant scrolled sup...
Marble
Pair of Very Large Victorian Cast Iron Garden Urns, Garden Planters
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Pair of very large Victorian cast iron garden urns, garden planters This is a superb and unusually large pair of cast iron urns The urns are in good condition for their age, sti...
Iron
$6,000 / set
H 31 in Dm 24.5 in
Large Pair of American Garden Cast Iron Urns with a Plaque of George Washington
Located in Dallas, TX
A large pair of American garden cast iron urns with a plaque of George Washington in a beautiful weathered red painted finish. The urns depict the first President of the United Stat...
Iron
$5,400 / set
H 31 in Dm 22.5 in
Pair of Turn of the Century French Medici Urn Cast Iron Planters with Patina
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French turn of the century cast iron Medici urn planters from the early 20th century, with flaring lips, gadroon motifs, fluted bodies and square bases. Created in France a...
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.
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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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