French Terra Cotta Decorative, Architectural Ornament
Located in New York, NY
Decorative, architectural roof tower ornament in terra cotta composed of three parts which fit together. This and similar pieces sat elegantly on the towered slate roofs of large Fre...
Terracotta
Gothic Dragon Terracotta Stone Roof Ridge Finial Garden Ornament
Located in Nottingham, GB
The integral angled ridge tile is designed for a pitched roof, making the piece ideal as an architectural roof ornament or decorative finial. Equally, its sculptural quality allows i...
Stone
English Owl Stone Roof Ridge Tile Finial in Aged Terracotta Garden Ornament
Located in Nottingham, GB
The piece is designed for exterior architectural use. Its aged terracotta finish gives the surface a warm, weathered appearance while accentuating the detailed modelling of the pluma...
Stone
Pair of Greek Neoclassical Terracotta Antefixes with Palmette, Akrokerama
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Pair of terracotta roof ornaments with palmette, known in Greece as akrokerama and in English as antefixes or roof ridge ornaments.
Terracotta
Antique John Pulham & Son Garden Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
From their factory in Broxbourne, the company produced a wide range of very high quality, classically inspired terracotta and artificial stone garden ornaments, including vases, urns...
Terracotta
Unavailable
H 63.5 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Tall French Fleurs-de-Lys Terracotta Finial on English Terracotta Plinth
Located in Woodbury, CT
We’ve never seen any finial this tall, let alone such a stunning French one with 2 fleurs-de-lys and a detailed pineapple-form top. The beaded decoration near the bottom, combined wi...
Terracotta
Cast Iron Facade Ornament
Located in Round Top, TX
Cast iron facade ornament used to houses scaffolding. Excellent original patina.
Metal
Stone Lion Building Ornament
Located in Minneapolis, MN
These stone lion heads originally adorned the cornice of the Boatmen’s Bank Building in St. Louis, Missouri. The building was completed in 1914 by the architecture partnership of Eam...
Terracotta
Sullivanesque Terra Cotta Glazed Facade Ornament
Located in Round Top, TX
Sullivanesque terra cotta glazed facade ornament. Classic design.
Terracotta
Unavailable
H 78.75 in W 57.09 in D 47.25 in
Large Wall-Fountain with Stone Basin, Roof with Wooden Beams and Provence Tiles
Located in Isle sur la Sorgue, FR
It is made up of beautiful old wooden beams and Provençal terracotta tiles. Ornaments with volutes in wrought forge finishes this unique piece.
Limestone
Pair of French Terracotta Garden Finials
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French terracotta architectural finials with beautiful mossy patina. Perfect for use as ornamental elements in the garden. Each in two parts with the acorn shaped top fitti...
Terracotta
Pair of French Terracotta Pinecone Garden Finials
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of large French terracotta architectural garden pinecone finials with beautiful weathered mossy patina. Perfect for use as ornamental elements in the garden or to flank an ent...
Terracotta
19th Century Mediterranean Terracotta Oil Jars
Located in San Francisco, CA
Three hand-thrown fired terracotta clay oil jars. These jars were used for storing olive oil and curing olives.
Dimensions are listed in clockwise direction in the gallery ph...
Terra Cotta Fruit Basket
Located in Chireno, TX
Italian Made Terra Cotta Fruit Basket. Very High Quality Workmanship , Each Piece of Fruit Individually Made. Great Terra Cotta Color.
Terracotta
French Terra Cotta Garden Tiles
Located in Winter Park, FL
Set of 52 French terracotta garden tiles from the Southwest of France. Arched shape with fleur de lis motif in low relief. Used for border decoration as part of a landscape architect...
Terracotta
19th Century French Terra Cotta Roof Ornament
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French terra cotta roof ornament called "a faitage", a traditional architectural roof spire from Normandy. In two parts, the bird fits into the conical base. Some chip...
Terracotta
French 18th Century Chalk/ Stucco Mascaron / Head Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered chalk/stucco ornament. France circa 1750-1800. Weathered. Measurement includes the wooden base.
Terracotta
Sold
H 27 in W 14.25 in D 16 in
Pair of Antique Terra Cotta Building Ornaments from England, circa 1820
Located in Dallas, TX
Truth and faith These stunning antique architectural building elements from England depict angels holding shields, bearing truth and faith. They would have been built in to the fa...
Terracotta
Pair of Red Terra Cotta Pineapple Garden Finials
Located in Washington, DC
A pair of red terra cotta pineapple garden finials. The patina on these is quite spectacular.
Terracotta
Sold
H 10.83 in W 3.55 in D 3.35 in
Couple of 17th-18th Century Italian Terracotta Mascarons / Head Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair of weathered terracotta fragments. Italy, circa 1650-1750. Weathered. Measurement: Largest one including the wooden pedestal.
Terracotta
19th Century James Pulham Terracotta Quatrefoil Fountain Basin
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
However, they also manufactured a wide range of terracotta and pulhamite garden ornaments. In 1895 the firm was granted a Royal Warrant by the Prince of Wales and some of their w...
Terracotta
Building Ornament
Located in New York, NY
Ornament from the restoration of a building exterior in Normandy.
Terracotta
Large Pair of Edwardian Terracotta Gate Pier Finials
Located in Woodbury, CT
Good gate pier finials with age and in excellent condition have all but disappeared, so we were thrilled to have sourced these from the posh southern countryside of England. Made of...
Terracotta
Pair of 18thC Garden Finials
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Terracotta body with restorations and oxidation
Terracotta
Thai Terra Cotta Roof Finials
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Terra cotta roof finials in swirling pineapple design. Beautiful mossy growth and lovely coloration to the clay.
Prices will vary according to size. 4 shown, 3 available, diff...
Terracotta
Renaissance Style Terracotta above Entryway Ornament on Stand
Located in Fairfax, VA
A historic terracotta architectural decoration of the face of a man. This piece belonged to above an entryway of a mid-19th century building. It has been salvaged and placed on heavy...
Steel
Terra Cotta Roof Ornament
Located in San Francisco, CA
French terra cotta 'pine cone' roof ornament
Terracotta
American Terra Cotta Building Ornament
Located in Round Top, TX
American terra cotta building ornament depicting a wise grinning man with flowing hair resting atop a scroll form, circa 1900.
Terracotta
Terra Cotta Movie Theater Facade Ornament
Located in Round Top, TX
Terra cotta "comedy" head from the facade of a movie palace
Terracotta
Chimney Pot from Victorian England as Garden Sculpture
Located in Madison, WI
Chimney pot of Victorian England, from the rooftop of an English manor. Regal and statuesque, combining olive and chocolate salt glazes for a richly handsome visual affect. Place it ...
Terracotta
Set of Two Greek Terracotta Plant Pots in Classical Style
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of Greek reproduction plant pots from Crete, made of terracotta resembling Mediterranean olive jars. These small vessels are nicely decorated with ribbed details encircling t...
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Pair of Greek Reproduction Terracotta Pots
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of Greek reproduction plant pots from Crete, handmade of terracotta resembling olive jars used since antiquity around the Mediterranean. The bulbous vessels are nicely decora...
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
Italian Glazed Clay Owl Lamp
Located in Hanover, MA
Glazed red clay table lamp in form of an owl, marked "Italy"
19th century pair of terracotta planters / jardinieres
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elevate your garden or interior space with this exquisite pair of 19th-century terracotta planters, expertly crafted in France. Each planter showcases intricate detailing and a timel...
Terracotta
$2,495
H 10.5 in W 16.5 in D 2.5 in
Year of the Dragon Elaborate Hand Carved Stone Dragon Sculpture on Rosewood Base
Located in Tustin, CA
Intricately hand carved from a single block of richly variegated stone, this incredibly detailed and elaborate, Chinese sculpture is a true work of art. It features a dragon on a car...
Stone, Carnelian
19th Century Castiron Jardinière or Planter
Located in Brecht, BE
sublime grey and blue patina on this castiron jardinière or planter.
Iron
Japanese Huge Antique over Sized Garden Owl Sculpture
Located in South Burlington, VT
Hard To Find Design - Extraordinary Craftsmanship Japanese huge over size owl with large ear feathers , 13 inches tall. Signed Japan on its base Please view our video This hands...
Iron
English Stone Gargoyle Griffin Garden Statue
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a wonderful English gargoyle or griffin statue Great piece for the garden We've shown it here on a Gothic pedestal stand which is available but not included in the li...
Stone
English Stone Gargoyle Garden Statue
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a quirky crouching gargoyle statue perfect for the garden Crafted from reconstituted stone with lovely weathered look Great decorative piece for the garden, would rea...
Stone
$1,750 / set
H 25.63 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Greek Terracotta Planters, Reproduction from Crete
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of reproduction terracotta pots, or planter, made on the island of Crete, Greece using centuries if not millennia-old techniques to achieve their specialized forms decorated w...
Terracotta
Fine British Style Cast Stone Garden Finial
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large and decorative Garden Finial in Classical with good size, weight and fine Garden appeal. The Finial is two part and the lid has a Flame top finial and large drooping petals, th...
Cast Stone
Japanese Rare Old Massive over Sized Garden Owl Sculpture, complete
Located in South Burlington, VT
Rare Hard To Find Design - Extraordinary Craftsmanship- Only One complete with original door Japanese massive over size owl 14 inches tall 9 inches wide. This handsome Japanese o...
Iron
$1,355Sale Price|20% Off
H 10.24 in W 10.24 in D 6.3 in
Foo Dog Guardian Lion Inspired Spanish Garden Sculpture in Carved Stone, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Carved Stone Garden Sculpture inspired in Guardian Lion Foo Dogs from Chinese Culture, 1950s-1960s. This carved stone foo dog will be a nice choice to be used outdoor as gard...
Stone
$2,995 / set
H 21 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Pair of Cast Stone + Seashell Garden Ornaments Roman Column Capitals Low Tables
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of cast crushed stone capitals most likely made as garden ornaments c1970. Roman and Grecian style, even a bit of Art Deco involved. Can be used as tables as they woul...
Cast Stone
17th Century Handcrafted French Terra Cotta Garden Finials Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of 17th Century French garden ornaments made of hand crafted terra cotta clay. These finials have turned pointed finial tops and are raised onto a circular base with ...
Terracotta
Classical Greek Terracotta Planter Pots, Crete, Pair
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of Greek reproduction planter pots from Crete, made of terracotta resembling Mediterranean olive jars. The vessels are nicely decorated with ribbed details encircling the bod...
Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta
18th C Style Burton-Ching Charles II Black Chinoiserie Regency Mirror
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th C Style Burton-Ching Charles II Black Chinoiserie Regency Mirror
Mirror
18th Century Museum Corinthian Chapter, Wood Gilded
Located in Berlin, DE
Museum Corinthian chapter, wood gilded, 18th century. Chapter solid wood carved and gilded. Very decorative and very old, circa 1740. (V135).
Wood
Sold|$1,650
H 34.26 in Dm 20.87 in
Japanese Antique Large Paper-Covered Pottery Vase 1860s-1900s / Vessel Wabisabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a large antique Japanese ceramic storage jar covered with paper. Its powerful, substantial form combined with the remaining traces of paper on the surface gives it a sculptur...
Paper, Pottery
$1,904Sale Price|25% Off
H 32.68 in W 15.75 in D 22.45 in
20th Century French Godin Cast Iron Enamelled Wood Stove 02120 Never Used
By Godin
Located in Sofia, BG
French wood stove made by the GODIN cast iron foundry, situated in Guise, north west of Paris, that has been manufacturing cast iron stoves, cookers, ranges, fires, and other heating...
Iron
ONIX Organic Modern Pouf Ottoman in Dedar Velvet Tiger Mountain
Located in Viseu, PT
Like a talisman for the home, Onix pouf exudes quiet luxury and natural beauty. Onix is upholstered with Tiger Mountain, an opulent and luxurious jacquard velvet fabric from italian...
Jacquard, Velvet
$15,374
H 93.71 in W 56.3 in D 20.48 in
Antique Northern Swedish Rococo Painted Cabinet with Drawers and Original Paint
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish antique rococo cabinet from the 1700s. The cabinet is genuine Swedish and made by hand in solid pine in northern Sweden around 1780. The surface has been scraped to the origi...
Pine
A Pair of 19th Century Gustavian-Style Painted Doors
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish Gustavian-Style hand-painted pine cabinet doors. By repute, these doors were painted Danish-Norwegian painter and art critic Poul 'Pola' Gauguin (1883-1961), the so...
Pine
$419Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.3 in Dm 6.5 in
18thC Chinese Export Blue and White Jar Porcelain Hand Painted Scene, Qing
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a heavy Chinese Export porcelain jar hand painted with a blue and white lakeside scene and dating to the late 18th century, Qing dynasty. This is a well potted piece with a ...
Porcelain
$1,920
H 39.38 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Bird house Outdoor - "City Gate" on a oxidized oak pedestal
By Stefan Traloc
Located in Winterswijk, NL
Birdhouse - city gate - on oak stele oxidized 20x20x100 cm Delight your garden birds with an aesthetically pleasing feeding tower. Designed in detail, with different sized windows,...
Steel
Victorian Porcelain Sink on Cast Iron Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This late 19th century Victorian porcelain sink on cast iron stand is a beautiful addition to a vintage bathroom or period style cloakroom. The antique sink – with elegant leaf shape...
Metal, Iron
Circular Iron Pavilion with Aged Patina
Located in Marbella, ES
A magnificent circular iron pavilion, crafted with an elegant architectural structure and finished with an aged patina that enhances its historical character. Its open design, with g...
Metal
19th Century Victorian Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A well balanced and pleasing 19th Century English cast iron fireplace insert with colourful tiles each side. A generous outer frame with a raised cast decorative border, a central ch...
Iron
$1,000
H 35.44 in W 26.38 in D 13.78 in
Japanese Antique Wabi-Sabi Wooden Box 1860s-1900s / Display Rack Display Stand
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is a large antique wooden box made in Japan. It is believed to have been crafted during the Meiji period (1860s–1900s), using cedar wood. The soft, characteristic grain of ceda...
Cedar
Gothic Style Free Standing Tall Fire Basket, Grate for Inglenook
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gothic style free standing tall fire basket, Grate for Inglenook This is a Quirky and decorative piece, it is blacksmith made with 2 large Ornamental Dragon’s Heads at each side,...
Iron
$50,000
H 8.5 in W 13 in D 3 in
Ancient Egyptian Sandstone Relief of a Pharaoh with Sbt Offering, 945 BC
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Sculpted in sunk relief, this superb sandstone carving features a pharaoh facing right, wearing a broad collar and either the Red Crown or Double Crown fronted by a uraeus. He prese...
Sandstone
Lauren Sofa, in COM, by August Abode
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our Lauren Sofa. An elegant piece that pairs skirted charm with sophisticated ease. Defined by a gently undulating back and subtly flared arms, its graceful silhouette an...
Upholstery, Wood
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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The Qing dynasty beasts honored the dead and warned off malicious spirits.
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