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A Large-Scaled Pair of French Quadrangular Zinc Roof Finials

A Large-Scaled Pair of French Quadrangular Zinc Roof Finials

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large-scaled pair of French quadrangular baluster-from roof finials; each of quadrangular form

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Appealing Vintage "Broad Roof" Stone Lantern, Hand-Carved Solid Granite
Appealing Vintage "Broad Roof" Stone Lantern, Hand-Carved Solid Granite

Appealing Vintage "Broad Roof" Stone Lantern, Hand-Carved Solid Granite

Located in South Burlington, VT

An unusual and very nice sized stone -broad roof- vintage lantern carved from solid granite and

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Showa Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Original Antique French Zinc Roof Top Finial w/Mercury Glass
Original Antique French Zinc Roof Top Finial w/Mercury Glass

Original Antique French Zinc Roof Top Finial w/Mercury Glass

Located in Highwood, IL

. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, zinc was also molded into other architectural forms, including roof

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Spectacular Antique French Zinc Roof Top Finial w/Mercury Glass
Spectacular Antique French Zinc Roof Top Finial w/Mercury Glass

Spectacular Antique French Zinc Roof Top Finial w/Mercury Glass

Located in Highwood, IL

molded into other architectural forms, including roof finials, window surrounds, and decorative columns

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Spectacular Antique French Zinc Roof Top Finial w/Mercury Glass
Spectacular Antique French Zinc Roof Top Finial w/Mercury Glass

Spectacular Antique French Zinc Roof Top Finial w/Mercury Glass

Located in Highwood, IL

. Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, zinc was also molded into other architectural forms, including roof

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Japanese Lantern  Antique Broad Roof "Tamate Oki-Doro" FREE SHIPPING
Japanese Lantern  Antique Broad Roof "Tamate Oki-Doro" FREE SHIPPING

Japanese Lantern Antique Broad Roof "Tamate Oki-Doro" FREE SHIPPING

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan, a small old broad roof lantern "Tamate Oki-doro", three sections, granite, Taisho-Showa

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Granite

Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Architectural Roof Ornaments or Finials
Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Architectural Roof Ornaments or Finials

Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Architectural Roof Ornaments or Finials

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful pair of zinc roof ornaments/ finials. France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered small losses

Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

A Large-Scaled Pair of French Gothic Style Zinc Roof Finials
A Large-Scaled Pair of French Gothic Style Zinc Roof Finials

A Large-Scaled Pair of French Gothic Style Zinc Roof Finials

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large-scaled pair of French gothic style zinc roof finials; each with graduated spire surrounded

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

A Striking and Large-Scaled Pair of French Zinc Roof Finials
A Striking and Large-Scaled Pair of French Zinc Roof Finials

A Striking and Large-Scaled Pair of French Zinc Roof Finials

Located in San Francisco, CA

A striking and large-scaled pair of French zinc roof finials; each quadrangular form with slender

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

A Large-Scaled Pair of French Baluster-Form Zinc Roof Finials
A Large-Scaled Pair of French Baluster-Form Zinc Roof Finials

A Large-Scaled Pair of French Baluster-Form Zinc Roof Finials

Located in San Francisco, CA

A striking and large-scaled pair of French baluster-form zinc roof finials; each tall finial with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

A Striking & Tall Pair of French Napoleon III Zinc Roof Finials
A Striking & Tall Pair of French Napoleon III Zinc Roof Finials

A Striking & Tall Pair of French Napoleon III Zinc Roof Finials

Located in San Francisco, CA

A striking and tall pair of French Napoleon III zinc roof finials; each with slender pointed spire

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

"Epi de Faitage" roof final in the shape of a pigeon
"Epi de Faitage" roof final in the shape of a pigeon

"Epi de Faitage" roof final in the shape of a pigeon

Located in Washington, DC

Very rare white terra cotta pigeon. Bottom has been filled for
stability.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Japan Antique Bronze Lantern, Good Choice for Your Roof Top or Tea Garden
Japan Antique Bronze Lantern, Good Choice for Your Roof Top or Tea Garden

Japan Antique Bronze Lantern, Good Choice for Your Roof Top or Tea Garden

Located in South Burlington, VT

Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this wonderful old treasure from Japan! This is a bronze casting of a wonderful pagoda form la...

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Unusual Pair of Roof-top Spires in Zinc-coated Metal, c. 1850
Unusual Pair of Roof-top Spires in Zinc-coated Metal, c. 1850

Unusual Pair of Roof-top Spires in Zinc-coated Metal, c. 1850

Located in Atlanta, GA

A unusual pair of Roof-Top Finials, designed as graceful spires with foliate motifs, atop an urn

Category

Antique 19th Century French Balustrades and Fixtures

Materials

Metal

"1915" Hungarian Zinc Roof Finial
"1915" Hungarian Zinc Roof Finial

"1915" Hungarian Zinc Roof Finial

Located in Mckinney, TX

roof, and exposure to the elements over time. Overall dimensions approximately 20 1/2” L x 13” W x

Category

Early 20th Century Hungarian Mounted Objects

Materials

Zinc

Antique Architectural Bird Cage on Stand
Antique Architectural Bird Cage on Stand

Antique Architectural Bird Cage on Stand

By Hendryx

Located in New York, NY

each side - this does not affect its function. Additionally the roof originally had decorative curlicue

Category

Early 20th Century American Rustic Bird Cages

Materials

Metal

Antique Neoclassical Brass Hanging Lantern, 19th Century
Antique Neoclassical Brass Hanging Lantern, 19th Century

Antique Neoclassical Brass Hanging Lantern, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

appears on acroteria (decorative pedestals), antefixes (roof or cornice elements), and the top of vertical

Category

Antique 1890s Neoclassical Lanterns

Materials

Brass

Terracotta Roof Ornament
Terracotta Roof Ornament

Terracotta Roof Ornament

Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI

Featuring a cheerful flower detail, this vintage terracotta roof ornament is a unique treasure that

Category

20th Century English Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

Ewart’s Roof Ventilators
Ewart’s Roof Ventilators

Ewart’s Roof Ventilators

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

About These beautiful Victorian zinc roof ventilators were made by ‘Ewarts’ and date to circa

Category

Antique 1890s English Garden Ornaments

Materials

Zinc

Decorative Victorian Roof Finial
Decorative Victorian Roof Finial

Decorative Victorian Roof Finial

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Decorative Victorian roof finial A super decorative piece, the iron finial has a stylised flower

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Long Victorian Roof Finial
Long Victorian Roof Finial

Long Victorian Roof Finial

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Long Victorian roof finial A Super decorative piece, the iron Finial has a tall lance and ball

Category

Antique 19th Century Arts and Crafts Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Victorian Copper Roof Vent/Cupola
Victorian Copper Roof Vent/Cupola

Victorian Copper Roof Vent/Cupola

By Ewart & Son

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Prestigious Victorians, Ewart & Son, were illustrious copper makers, fashioning roofs for such high

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Victorian Architectural Elements

Materials

Copper

19th Century French Zinc Roof Finial
19th Century French Zinc Roof Finial

19th Century French Zinc Roof Finial

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful zinc roof finial, France, 19th century. Weathered.  

Category

Antique 19th Century Belle Époque Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

19th Century French Zinc Roof Finial
19th Century French Zinc Roof Finial

19th Century French Zinc Roof Finial

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful zinc roof finial, France, 19th century. Weathered, small losses and old repairs   

Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

19th Century French Copper Roof Finial
19th Century French Copper Roof Finial

19th Century French Copper Roof Finial

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful weathered copper roof finial, with a stunning patine, France, late 19th century

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Copper

18th Century French Zinc Roof Decoration
18th Century French Zinc Roof Decoration

18th Century French Zinc Roof Decoration

Located in Winter Park, FL

Four pieces of 18th century French architectural roof ornamentation made of zinc and having a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Country Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Set of 30 Vintage Chinese Roof Tiles
Set of 30 Vintage Chinese Roof Tiles

Set of 30 Vintage Chinese Roof Tiles

Located in Chicago, IL

Handmade ceramic roof tiles were the building blocks of Chinese society. Since ancient times, homes

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Zinc Weathervane Roof Finial
19th Century French Zinc Weathervane Roof Finial

19th Century French Zinc Weathervane Roof Finial

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful zinc weathervane roof finial. Very rare piece. France, circa 1800-1900. Weathered and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

19th Century French Iron Weathervane Roof Finial
19th Century French Iron Weathervane Roof Finial

19th Century French Iron Weathervane Roof Finial

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful iron weathervane roof finial. Very rare piece. France, circa 1800-1850. Weathered

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair French 19th Century  Iron Roof Finials
Pair French 19th Century  Iron Roof Finials

Pair French 19th Century Iron Roof Finials

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful pair of iron roof finials. Very rare pieces especially as a pair. France, circa 1850

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Iron Weathervane Roof Finial
19th Century French Iron Weathervane Roof Finial

19th Century French Iron Weathervane Roof Finial

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful iron weathervane roof finial. Very rare piece. France, circa 1800-1900. Weathered and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair Antique Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles
Pair Antique Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles

Pair Antique Chinese Sancai Architectural Roof Tiles

Located in Forney, TX

A finely rendered pair of Chinese Qing Dynasty (1644-1910) ceramic architectural roof tiles, glazed

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

19th Century French Zinc Weathervane Roof Finial
19th Century French Zinc Weathervane Roof Finial

19th Century French Zinc Weathervane Roof Finial

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful zinc weathervane roof finial. Very rare piece. The top part could rotate in the wind

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Japan Antique "Three Roof" Pagoda Stone Sculpture
Japan Antique "Three Roof" Pagoda Stone Sculpture

Japan Antique "Three Roof" Pagoda Stone Sculpture

Located in South Burlington, VT

architectural stone treasure from Japan. This is a fine tall old hand carved granite stone "three roof" pagoda

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Large 19th Century French Zinc Roof Finial / Spire
Large 19th Century French Zinc Roof Finial / Spire

Large 19th Century French Zinc Roof Finial / Spire

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful large zinc roof finial/ spire, France, 19th century. Weathered and small losses.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

19th Century French Zinc/ Iron Weathervane Roof Finial
19th Century French Zinc/ Iron Weathervane Roof Finial

19th Century French Zinc/ Iron Weathervane Roof Finial

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful zinc weathervane roof finial. Very rare piece. France, circa 1800-1900. Weathered and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron, Zinc

Pair of French Epi De Faitage, Roof Ornaments
Pair of French Epi De Faitage, Roof Ornaments

Pair of French Epi De Faitage, Roof Ornaments

Located in Round Top, TX

A fabulous pair of French 19th century Epi De Faitage, roof ornaments. Handsomely crafted from lead

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Lead

Large French 19th Century Zinc Vase/ Roof Finial
Large French 19th Century Zinc Vase/ Roof Finial

Large French 19th Century Zinc Vase/ Roof Finial

Located in Buisson, FR

Very beautiful and rare large zinc vase/ roof finial that once adorned a rich old facade, France

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Large French 19th Century Zinc Vase/ Roof Finial
Large French 19th Century Zinc Vase/ Roof Finial

Large French 19th Century Zinc Vase/ Roof Finial

Located in Buisson, FR

Very beautiful and rare large zinc vase/ roof finial that once adorned a rich old facade, France

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Early 20th Century Bavent Faience Roof Tile Cat
Early 20th Century Bavent Faience Roof Tile Cat

Early 20th Century Bavent Faience Roof Tile Cat

By Bavent

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Bavent brown and white cat roof sculpture. From the Famous Poterie du Mensil de Bavent in Northern

Category

Early 20th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese Polychrome Decorated Roof Tile, Warrior on Phoenix
Chinese Polychrome Decorated Roof Tile, Warrior on Phoenix

Chinese Polychrome Decorated Roof Tile, Warrior on Phoenix

Located in Bradenton, FL

Chinese Polychrome Decorated Roof Tile affixed to acrylic stands. Whimsical Chinese tile depicting

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Architectural Elements

Materials

Pottery

Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Gazebo with Pagoda Roof
Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Gazebo with Pagoda Roof

Gilt Metal Faux Bamboo Gazebo with Pagoda Roof

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fantastic Hollywood Regency gilt metal faux-bamboo garden gazebo featuring a pagoda roof with ten

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Roof Finials
Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Roof Finials

Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Roof Finials

Located in Buisson, FR

Great and rare pair of zinc finials, France 19th century. Weathered, small losses. Measurement individual.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Roof Finials
Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Roof Finials

Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Roof Finials

Located in Buisson, FR

Exceptional pair of large zinc finials in neo gothic style. France 19th century. Weathered, small losses and old repairs. Measurement individual including the pedestal.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Gothic Revival Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Pair of French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finials
Pair of French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finials

Pair of French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finials

Located in Buisson, FR

Great pair of zinc finials, France, circa 1880. Weathered, small losses. Measurement individual and includes the base.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Roof Finials
Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Roof Finials

Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Roof Finials

Located in Buisson, FR

Great couple of weathered zinc finials with some minor losses. Very decorative.

Category

Early 20th Century French Other Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Couple of French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finials
Couple of French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finials

Couple of French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finials

Located in Buisson, FR

Great and rare couple of zinc finials, France circa 1850-1900. Weathered, small losses and old repairs.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Pinecone Roof Finials
Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Pinecone Roof Finials

Pair of 19th Century French Zinc Pinecone Roof Finials

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful pair of zinc Pinecone roof finials. France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. Measurement is

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

19th Century French Iron Knife Sharpeners Weathervane Roof Finial
19th Century French Iron Knife Sharpeners Weathervane Roof Finial

19th Century French Iron Knife Sharpeners Weathervane Roof Finial

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful iron Knife Sharpeners weathervane roof finial. Very rare piece. France, circa 1850-1900

Category

Antique 19th Century French Folk Art Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Cockerel Weather Vane Mounted on a Tower Roof Finial
Cockerel Weather Vane Mounted on a Tower Roof Finial

Cockerel Weather Vane Mounted on a Tower Roof Finial

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Cockerel weather vane mounted on a tower roof finial. A super decorative piece, the iron finial

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Bohemian Garden Ornaments

French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finial with a Dove
French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finial with a Dove

French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finial with a Dove

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and very rare zinc roof ornament with a dove. France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered, minor

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finial with a Dove
French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finial with a Dove

French 19th Century Zinc Roof Finial with a Dove

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and very rare zinc roof ornament with a dove, Dove could turn around due to the wind

Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Architectural Elements

Materials

Zinc

A Boldly-Scaled French Zinc Melon-Form Roof Finial
A Boldly-Scaled French Zinc Melon-Form Roof Finial

A Boldly-Scaled French Zinc Melon-Form Roof Finial

Located in San Francisco, CA

A boldly-scaled French zinc melon-form roof finial; capped by a large melon-form sphere above a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Architectural Elements

19th Century French Metal Weathervane Roof Finial with Marianne
19th Century French Metal Weathervane Roof Finial with Marianne

19th Century French Metal Weathervane Roof Finial with Marianne

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful metal weathervane roof finial representing Marianne standing on the flag. Very rare piece

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Architectural Elements

Materials

Metal

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Roof Elements For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of roof elements for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct roof elements — often made from metal, zinc and ceramic — can elevate any home. Roof elements have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Roof elements made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Folk Art — are very popular at 1stDibs. Roof elements have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Bavent, J. Filmont Caen and Jean Prouvé are consistently popular.

How Much are Roof Elements?

Roof elements can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,325, while the lowest priced sells for $150 and the highest can go for as much as $41,906.

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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.