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Antique Victorian French Country House Iron & Glass Garden Cloche
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Lantern Cloche – C
A stunning octagonal lantern cloche, salvaged from France. The cloche creates a miniature greenhouse and provides a beautiful form of protection of plants...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Steel
19th Century Louis XIV Style French Honey Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
A small and nice French fireplace surround made out of Corton hard limestone, from Vougeot, A small village in Burgundy, France. Perfect for a cosy timeless chique interior.
Measure...
Category
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
Two Large French Concrete Neoclassical Planters, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of two very large classical concrete planters. This set will be fabulous flanking a front door, on a patio, or in a garden. We also love the i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Concrete
$1,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Four Cast Iron Consoles/Radiator Covers from The Royal Liverpool School of Music
Located in London, GB
Four Arts and Crafts cast iron radiator covers or console tables were made by The Liverpool and Macclesfield Cast Iron Co in the 1860s.
Pleas...
Category
Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Fine French Small Antique Limestone Fireplace Surround for Cosy Country Interior
Located in Beervelde, BE
Beautiful antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) with a nice patina, elegant details and in perfect condition. It is a very warm, deep honey colored stone which reflects the light in t...
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
Antique rustic bench of french limestone, 19th century
Located in Made, NL
Timeless and sturdy, this handcrafted stone bench adds rustic charm and elegance to any garden or entryway. Built to last, beautifully aged by nature.
Category
19th Century French Other Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Limestone
Antique bench of french limestone, 19th century
Located in Made, NL
Very nice and elegant bench of French limestone from the 19th century. Timeless elegance meets natural charm. This handcrafted stone bench adds a rustic, classical touch to any garde...
Category
19th Century French Other Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Limestone
19th Century Fine European Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a nice French honey color limestone antique fireplace surround. The waxed surface of the antique chimney piece has a silky feeling when t...
Category
Early 19th Century French Country Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Limestone
European Opulent White Statuary Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This extraordinary fireplace mantel in white statuary marble with opulent carved roses is incredible. It is eye catching and one of a kind. It could work very well in a Rococo interi...
Category
19th Century Belgian Baroque Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Statuary Marble
Bronze Gates by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze Gates by Mary Brogger
Unique piece.
Dimensions: W 183 x H 259 cm.
Materials: Bronze.
Custom sizes and finishes available. Electronic system fitting available.
Mary Br...
Category
2010s American Modern Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Bronze
$219,818 / item
Antique Wellhead 18th century, french limestone
Located in Made, NL
Discover a piece of history with this 18th-century antique well, crafted from exquisite French limestone. Its timeless beauty, worn smooth by centuries of use, adds unparalleled char...
Category
18th Century French Other Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Limestone
Organic Form, Black Fiberglass Hook by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Cobble hook by kar
Dimensions: W 6 x D 5.5 x H 1 cm.
Materials: FRP.
Other colors available.
Like a jade in the rough, it could be use as a hook or door h...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Other
$211 / item
Midcentury Hardware Hammered Round Drawer Pulls Knobs
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Midcentury Drawer Hardware Hammered Round Pulls Knobs
Set of two
2 diameter x .75 tall
Original vintage condition. Refer to images please.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
19th Century Fine French Hard Stone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Beautiful petite, small, hard stone fireplace surround in great condition with crystal vein. Not broken !! The beige honey hard stone has the looks of a nicely clean waxed French lim...
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
Bronze Gates by Mary Brōgger
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze gates by Mary Brogger
Unique piece.
Dimensions: W 219 x H 219 cm.
Materials: Bronze.
Custom sizes and finishes available.
Mary Brogger is an internationally recognized ...
Category
2010s American Modern Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Bronze
$193,957 / item
1930s Four Bronze Pulls Art Deco Knobs Vintage Hardware
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1930s Decorative Vintage Hardware Four Bronze Pulls Knobs
2 diameter x 1 d
Refer to all images.
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Bronze
Organic Form, Natural Beige Fiberglass Hook by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Cobble hook by kar
Dimensions: W 60 x D 55 x H 10 cm.
Materials: FRP.
Other colours available.
Like a jade in the rough, it could be use as a hook or door...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Other
Antique & Monumental, Finest Bronze American Bald Eagle Sculpture Door Knocker
Located in Lisse, NL
Certainly the most impressive antique door knocker on 1stdibs.
This marvelously finest handcrafted and amazing condition antique door knocker is another one of our recent great finds. Can you imagine this fine bronze eagle head on your door? Having this gorgeous bronze door knocker made as the finishing touch, would have made this a real statement piece, and it still will be. Mind you, with a unique and all hand-crafted bronze door knocker of this size, quality and beauty suddenly in your face and you too would be impressed when showing up at this front door. Especially with the fierce looking eagle holding the wreath knocker in his beak staring at you. They really don't make 'em like this anymore and we are proud to be able to offer it to the 1stdibs community in such amazing condition.
Mind you, our price for this unique antique bronze door knocker...
Category
Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Bronze
Ornamental Turning Lathe, No. 1906 by Holtzapffel & Co
Located in New Orleans, LA
An essential tool in the creation and finishing of furniture, this 19th-century English ornamental lathe is an object of beauty in and of itself. The extraordinary machine...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Hand Forged Iron Moorish Screen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand forged folding Moroccan screen with three panels decorated with Moorish designs.
Classic and elegant Art & Craft this highly embellished, detailed folding screen divider in the Mediterranean Spanish style would embellish any room, garden or wall, Santa Barbara style.
Could make an amazing headboard.
Three panels with Moorish designs in repeat.
Heavy and well-made original condition.
Measures: Each panel 68.5" high, 15.75" wide
Folds up for easy storage.
Hand forged heavy wrought iron screen divider by skilled Moroccan artisans in Marrakech Morocco.
Rustic Spanish colonial style wrought iron window...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th Century French Classic, One of Kind Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exceptional original French chimney mantel in perfect condition. The fronton is one solid piece of marble. decorated with macarons and an amazing movement. a very raffinated piece. I...
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
19th Century Moroccan Antique Double Door with Hand Painted Moorish Designs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan huge antique doors from a Ryad in Fez, amazing hand painted artwork.
Multicolored geometrical Moorish designs in deep red, green, yellow.
Moroccan doors and furniture is most noted for the use of beautiful Moorish hand-painted and hand carved designs colorfully applied to wood.
Many of the Moorish influenced designs have been used for centuries decorating the ceilings and wall panels of Mosques and Palaces all around Islamic countries.
Great patina, different designs in front and back, great o use as a piece of architectural design on a wall.
Bottom and top show damages, distressed look.
The two doors have a different design and different colors, they don't match.
They could be used on walls as a decorative architectural panel.
Iron locker...
Category
19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
$7,880 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Green Art Deco Belgian Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
The combination of the 20th century Campan vert marble with brass and the craftsmanship is an example of the Belgian arts and the industry. This mantel (fi...
Category
20th Century Belgian Art Deco Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble, Brass
Grand Vintage Fine European Antique Fireplace Surround in Grey Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
A state of the art antique mantle in Gris St-Anne marble from the Louis XVI period transition, 18th century.
The fronton and jambs are decorated with its original bijouterie in bras...
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble, Brass
18th Century French Country Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Magnificent, one of a kind French antique fireplace mantle in limestone with original patina. The special design is from the Louis XIV period, 18th century. The mantel is in great sh...
Category
Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
18th Century Directoire Period Fine French Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
A Brêche marble with white statuary marble inlay is a perfect combination for this vintage chimney piece.
The carving is of an exceptional quality bui...
Category
Late 18th Century French Directoire Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
Rock Crystal Wash Basin by ARTISS
Located in Geneve, CH
Rock crystal wash basin by ARTISS
Dimensions: D 41.5 x H 1.65 cm
Materials: Rock crystal
ARTIS is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for natural gem and natural mother shell...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Rock Crystal
$11,637 / item
Antique Cast Iron Urns
Located in Made, NL
Pair of Important Antique Cast Iron Urns
Exquisite 18th-Century Directoire Urns
This exceptional pair of antique French cast iron vases originates from the heart of Paris, France. Crafted during the Directoire period (1770–1790), these urns showcase the elegance and craftsmanship of the era. The beautiful patina adorning the cast iron speaks to their historical authenticity. These timeless antiques are a testament to both functional design and aesthetic appeal from a celebrated period in European history.
The Rich Heritage of Antique UrnsThroughout history, antique urns and vases have been cherished across Europe for their exquisite craftsmanship and multifaceted functionality. Often serving as symbols of status and artistry, they were used to adorn gardens, courtyards, and stately homes. Made by skilled artisans, these pieces combined durability with intricate design, ensuring they could withstand the elements while remaining visually captivating. Today, their historical value and timeless appeal make them sought-after garden antiques.
Transforming Spaces with Antique UrnsThese antique garden planters...
Category
18th Century French Directoire Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
$11,931
19th C. Large Moroccan Ryad Studded Moorish Antique Door
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique massive handcrafted Hispano Moresque studded doorway, incredible work, very heavy authentic Moroccan door.
One door inside a larger door.
19th ...
Category
19th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
$10,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Moroccan Encaustic Cement Vintage Tile Sample
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan handcrafted and hand painted cement tile with traditional leaves design.
These are authentic Moroccan encaustic tiles hand made by artisans in Fe...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Cement
18th Century Louis XVI Burgundy Blue-Grey Stone Antique Fireplace
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a 18th century original antique fireplace surround made out of a blue-grey Burgundy hard stone. It was built in the Louis XVI period. It consists of three solid blocks of sto...
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
Late 19th Century French Antique Fireplace Surround in Marble Stone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This 19th century fireplace mantel (fireplace) is from the Burgundy region near Clos Vougeot in France. It has very rich and exquisite carving making it quite distinctive. A fine Art...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
18th Century Fine Italian Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
This color full original antique fireplace surround has an arbalette design on the fronton. It was crafted during the Regency Period. The front is a solid block of marble. The rich c...
Category
18th Century Italian Regency Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
19th Century Italian Marble Well Head
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare 19th c. Italian Marble Well Head signed by Professor Polizi, Firenze, Italy
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
Corinithian Column Plaster Architectural Study Objet D’art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A plaster study of a corinthian column. Marked in pencil “American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia, PA.” Rough unsealed plaster patina.
Category
Late 20th Century American Federal Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Plaster
$750 Sale Price
21% Off
18th Century French Country Bleu Stone Regency Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A bicolor bleu-grey French Burgundy hard limestone fireplace surround with little remaining of patin and a rustic twist. It has a lovely shell shaped carving on the front typing the ...
Category
18th Century French Regency Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
Antique Vintage Set of Three Wooden Adobe Forms
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Rustic decorative Vintage Set of three wooden adobe Forms
L 28 x 15 x 2.25, inside 6 x 11.75, M 27 x 13.75 x 2 h, inside 6 x 11.75, S 22.25 x 11.75 x 2 h, inside 4.25 x 8.25
original...
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Rustic Vintage Two Wooden Adobe Brick Forms
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Two rustic vintage wooden adobe brick forms
30 x 16.75 x 3.5, inside 15 x 21.75, Small 23.75 x 17.75 x 4.25, inside 20 x 15.75
Original vintage
Refer to images
Category
Early 20th Century Rustic Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Hand-Forged Iron Three Panels Folding Moorish Screen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand-forged folding Moroccan screen with three panels decorated with Moorish designs.
Classic and elegant Art & Craft this highly embellished, detailed folding screen divider in the Mediterranean Spanish style would embellish any room, garden or wall, Santa Barbara style.
Could make an amazing headboard.
Three panels with Moorish designs in repeat.
Heavy and well-made original condition.
Each panel: 68.5" high, 15.75" wide
Folds up for easy storage.
Rustic Spanish colonial style wrought iron window grill...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,850 / item
Beautiful Belgian Antique Fireplace Mantel in Marble with Special Fronton
Located in Beervelde, BE
This mantel is of the highest quality and it is in perfect condition. The details of the carving reflects the wealth of the former master. This fireplace surround was installed in a ...
Category
Mid-18th Century Belgian Regency Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
19th Century Fine French Classic Grey Antique Apartment Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A fine and small Turquin Bleu marble fireplace surround in perfect condition perfect for a fine bespoke French style Classic room.
Measures:
148 cm EW 58.27".
111 cm EH 43.70".
1...
Category
Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
Classic French Antique Fireplace Surround in Royal Breche D'aleppo Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exclusive antique fireplace surround in the richly colored Royal Breche D’ Aleppo marble. This mantel is in perfect condition. You feel the hand of the maker when you run your finger...
Category
Early 19th Century Belgian Louis XIV Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
Hand Forged Iron Moorish Folding Screen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hand forged folding Moroccan iron screen with three panels decorated with Moorish designs.
Classic and elegant Art & Craft this highly embellished, detailed folding screen divider in the Mediterranean Spanish style iron art work would embellish any room, garden or wall, Santa Barbara style.
Could make an amazing headboard.
Three panels folding iron screen with Moorish designs in repeat.
Heavy and well-made original condition.
Each panel: 68.5" high, 15.75" wide
Folds up for easy storage.
Hand forged heavy wrought iron screen divider by skilled Moroccan artisans in Marrakech Morocco.
Rustic Spanish colonial style wrought iron window grill...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Country Hard Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Fine and small Louis Philippe fireplace surround from the Beaune region in France. Its jambs are unique and bear a very special and distinct carvi...
Category
19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
18th Century Antique French Classic Limestone Regency Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
Original fireplace chimney piece of the 18th century, Regency period. It is a one of a kind limestone fireplace surround. It bears lovely carvings of shells and scrolls on the front....
Category
18th Century French Regency Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Limestone
Antique Wellhead
Located in Made, NL
18th Century Antique Well-Head
Product Description
This remarkable antique well-head is an exquisite example of 18th Century craftsmanship. Made from high-quality French limestone, it showcases intricate carvings and timeless elegance in the Louis XIV style. Originating from Paris, France, and dated between 1760 and 1780, this wellhead is a true piece of history and artistry. Its provenance and perfect condition make it an exceptional find for collectors and garden enthusiasts alike.
History of Antique Wellheads...Category
18th Century French Louis XIV Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Limestone
$16,045
Gargoyle of french limestone
Located in Made, NL
A gargoyle is an ornamental waterspout that protrudes from a roof and carries rainwater away from the walls of a building, protecting it from damage. This rare Gargoyle dates back to...
Category
18th Century French Other Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Limestone
Antique Set of 7 Brass Pull Handles Ornate Knobs Vintage Hardware
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage Hardware Set of 7 Antique Brass Pull Handles Ornate Design
3.13 x 2.25 tall x .38 d
Unmarked.
Knobs with ornate decoration.
Vint...
Category
Mid-20th Century Victorian Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
19th Century Fine European Grey Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This 19th century marble fireplace surround is very unique and in perfect condition. Its lines and its form have very nice movem...
Category
19th Century Belgian Regency Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
18th C. Regency Period Limestone Antique Fireplace Mantel Burgundy Hardstone
Located in Beervelde, BE
This original fireplace surround has exceptional proportions. The Burgundy hardstone is partly covered by remains of the original polychrome. This mantel brings an elegance to any ty...
Category
Mid-18th Century French Regency Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
19th Century Elegant Antique Fine French Hard Stone Fireplace Mantle
Located in Beervelde, BE
This Louis XVI style fireplace is in burgundy hard stone; it has a very nice patina and is in top condition. It has a wood acajou look. The hardness and the polish of the stone refle...
Category
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
Rare Antique Hand Carved Oak Fireplace Mantel Surround w. Horns of Plenty & More
Located in Lisse, NL
Exceptional antique fire-place mantle with rare and marvelous deep carvings.
If you are a collector of rare and great looking architectural antiques then this good size and great c...
Category
Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Oak
White Salvaged Wood Window from Historic building in Oklahoma City 1920s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Salvaged window was taken from the historic Harden School in Oklahoma City. The piece is in three pieces. 11 panes on each side, glass removed. The ce...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Faded Red Painted Zinc Cross from France
Located in Houston, TX
Faded red painted zinc cross from France. 19th century zinc cross painted in a dusty coral hue faded from its original red color. Beautiful gray zinc color and brownish rust patina. ...
Category
1850s French French Provincial Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Zinc
19th Century Fine Hard Limestone Antique Fireplace Surround for Cosy Interior
Located in Beervelde, BE
Warm color hard stone vintage French fireplace mantel from the city of Beaune in the Louis XIV manner of the 19th century. This is a perfect piece to create a cosy corner. The back c...
Category
19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
TEMPLE BELL (BONSHÔ) Japanese, from the second half of the 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
TEMPLE BELL (BONSHÔ)
Japanese, from the second half of the 19th century.
in bronze with relief decoration.
Signs of use.
Dim.: (bell) 70 x 37 cm
total: 110cm
good condition
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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Bronze
Moroccan Encaustic Cement Tile Border with Moorish Fez Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moroccan handcrafted cement tile with traditional Fez Moorish design.
These are authentic Moroccan encaustic tiles hand made by artisans in Fez Morocco.
This is the traditional Moroc...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Moorish Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Cement
Italian Marble Column Pedestal with Corinthian Capital
Located in Antwerp, BE
A marble column (pedestal) with a bronze Corinthian capital.
Height 118 cm.
Width 30 cm.
Weight 68 kg.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Amethyst Wash Basin by Artiss
Located in Geneve, CH
Amethyst wash basin by ARTISS
Dimensions:L 65 x W 34 x H 16.5 cm
Materials: Rock crystal
ARTIS is named from artist, whose two -S" stands for natural gem and natural mother shell. I...
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
$3,361 / item
Historical Wood Windows Salvaged from Fire in Oklahoma City Mansion
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Pair of beautiful salvaged windows from a historic Oklahoma City mansion. This mansion was built close to Oklahoma's statehood. Each window has been r...
Category
Early 20th Century American American Craftsman Unknown Architectural Elements
Materials
Glass, Wood
$800 Sale Price
20% Off
Unknown architectural elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Unknown architectural elements are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of stone and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Unknown architectural elements, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 108 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 25 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original architectural elements by Unknown were created in the modern style in europe during the 19th century. Prices for Unknown architectural elements can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $15 and can go as high as $272,217, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,819.
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