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Pair of Midcentury Tommi Parzinger Candelabras for Dorlyn Silversmiths
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Born in Munich, Tommi Parzinger was a prominent European designer and artist. He received an education in design from the school of arts and crafts, Kunstgewerbeschule, and began his...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Candelabras
Materials
Brass
Vanderbilt Hotel Bacchus Architectural Remnant, 1912
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
From the 1912 Vanderbilt Hotel in New York City, Manhattan, located on Park Ave.
In the 20th century, the hotel business declined, and the Vanderbilt Hotel suffered foreclosure in 1935 during the Great Depression.
In 1966, an investment group purchased the 54-year old structure with intentions of renovating it into a dual function office and apartment building. The top 18 floors would become studio and one-bedroom apartments while the lower floors would be offices and commercial space.
“New aluminum-and-glass curtain walls are being erected to sheath the office floors, while the masonry façade of the hotel will be retained on the upper stories,” said one article. But that was just the beginning of the brutality. Penthouse apartments were being constructed on the roof, but the view was obstructed by the terracotta parapet and its massive sculptures. In June 1966 eighteen of the heads were removed, resulting in a gash in the roofline. “The heavy pieces were removed over a period of several days by a 10-man crew of the Drachman Demolition Company,” said The New York Times, “which used jack...
Category
Early 20th Century American Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Midcentury Iron Folding Chairs
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
For your consideration, a stunning set of four folding garden chairs. Based on models from the late 19th century, these iron chairs are in excellent stable condition and ready for an...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Lead Statues, Four Seasons
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
In the grand tradition of classical mythology, these four lead sculptures represent the original personifications of nature in all their seasonal aspects.
Each figure has been creat...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Statues
Materials
Lead
Contemporary Faux Bois Table
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Faux Bois was at its height during the Art Nouveau era in France between the 19th and 20th century. Now reimagined for a contemporary audience, this hand sculpted table features clas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cement
Midcentury Woodard Sculptura Settee
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
For over 150 years, Woodard has manufactured some of the most distinctive and popular outdoor furniture in the world. Woodard is a Classic U.S. company based in Owosso, Michigan, tha...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Belgian Faux Bois Planters
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
As part of the Art Nouveau movement, faux bois was the height of sophistication and expertly crafted throughout Europe. These unique faux bois planters is a one of a kind set. Incred...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cast Stone
Belgian Faux Bois Mailbox
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
As part of the Art Nouveau movement, faux bois was the height of sophistication and expertly crafted throughout Europe. This unique faux bois mailbox is a one of a kind sculpture. In...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cast Stone
Faux Bois Trough
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Faux Bois was at its height during the Art Nouveau era in France between the 19th and 20th century. Now reimagined for a contemporary audience, this hand sculpted trough features cla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Planters and Jard...
Materials
Concrete
Faux Bois Planters, French Contemporary
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Faux Bois was at its height during the Art Nouveau era in France between the 19th and 20th century. Now re-imagined for a contemporary audience, this hand sculpted planter features c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Nouveau Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
Jarre Goutte Biot Grande
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
France has always been the pioneer of the European garden. These once functional olive jars eventually found their way to cascading gardens once retired, thus creating the iconic Fre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French French Provincial Planters, Cachepo...
Materials
Pottery
Glazed Ceramic Frog Fountain Head
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
This vintage ceramic frog fountain is a charming statue that can be used in a water feature or Stand alone as a hidden garden friend. Opening at base to ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Fountains
Materials
Ceramic
Large Belle Époque Cast Iron Urn
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
No matter the scope of your garden and landscape, urns are an opulent way to enhance your space. In the height of culture in the 19th century, there was no better way to portray luxu...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Belle Époque Urns
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Terracotta Vase
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
A beautiful composition of color and texture, this pot is an ideal centerpiece and accent for the home, garden, patio, conservatory. With unlimited functions, this pot is aesthetical...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
Art Nouveau Waechtersbach Vessel
By Waechtersbach Ceramics
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
This is an esoteric little treasure from an influential ceramics company founded in 1832. The Waechtersbach Company introduced a prominent Art Nouveau style of ceramics in the early ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ceramic
English Arts & Crafts Copper Jardinière
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Emerging during the late Victorian period in England, the Arts & Crafts movement was a reflection of the industrialized industry. A resurgence of design that focused on handcraftsman...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Copper
Lead Stephen C. Markham Dolphin Bird Bath
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
From the workshop of Stephen C. Markham, this charming bird bath is made by hand using only British lead, made to withstand the elements and the test of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Garden Ornaments
Materials
Lead
Pair of Faceted Alphonse Cytere Vase
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Alphonse Cytere took the world by storm in 1903 when he opened his studio in Rambervillers, France. It was here near the artistic center of Nancy that ...
Category
20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Alphonse Cytere Bowl
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Alphonse Cytere took the world by storm in 1903 when he opened his studio in Rambervillers, France. It was here near the artistic center of Nancy that ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Blue Two Handled Cytere Luser Vase
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Alphonse Cytere took the world by storm in 1903 when he opened his studio in Rambervillers, France. It was here near the artistic center of Nancy that ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Early American Gilt Frame
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Some objects have made long journeys and wear their age well. This early American gilt frame has stood the test of time. It may have once housed a mirror but since has become a survi...
Category
Antique 19th Century North American Picture Frames
Materials
Wood
Willy Guhl Vintage Tilted Planters
By Willy Guhl
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
As of the mid-20th century, the work of Willy Guhl was a revolutionary feat of industry and design with a distinct style that transcends decades. True to form and function, Guhl worked with a mixture of cement and asbestos from Eternit. The lightweight material was groundbreaking, uncompromising form and structure with an emphasis on functionality. These beautiful tilted planters...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Composition
English Antique Lime Stone Lion Statue
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Fleurdetroit offers for your consideration, a beautiful rampant lion made of sandstone is a perfect sentry to look over your home or garden. Darkened with age and weathered, this lio...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Limestone
Griffin Plaque
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Rescued from a building in Detroit MI, this turn of the century plaque provides a grand embellishment in a manner that can’t be replicated.
A truly ...
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Mounted Objects
Materials
Stone
Willy Guhl Pair of Troughs
By Willy Guhl
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
As of the mid-20th century, the work of Willy Guhl was a revolutionary feat of industry and design with a distinct style that transcends decades. True to form and function, Guhl work...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Composition
Faux Bois Bench
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
A charming garden accent, this cast iron faux Bois bench has been radically weathered to perfection. A testament to Janes, Beebe & Co foundry, one...
Category
Antique 1840s American Aesthetic Movement Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Willy Guhl Pod Chairs 'Set'
By Willy Guhl
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
As of the mid-20th century, the work of Willy Guhl was a revolutionary feat of industry and design with a distinct style that transcends decades. True to form and function, Guhl worked with a mixture of cement and asbestos from Eternit. The lightweight material was groundbreaking, uncompromising form and structure with an emphasis on functionality. This set of unique chairs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Furniture
Materials
Composition
Scottish Sundial
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
An eternally functioning timepiece, this 19th century Scottish sundial adds a bold statement to every environment. Atop a grand sandstone pillar, thi...
Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish Sundials
Materials
Sandstone
Biot Olive Grande
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
France has always been the Pioneer of the European garden. These once functional olive jars eventually found their way to cascading gardens once retired, thus creating the iconic Fre...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Stone
Terracotta Building Spire
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
For those looking for something to add scale and impact to the garden, terrace, or entryway, look no further than this gorgeous terracotta building spire...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Statues
Materials
Terracotta
Lead Putto Sculpture
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
This lead sculpture bears the face of one of the most recognizable faces in traditional art. The cherub, or putto has been represented in a wide variety of themes ranging from mythology to renaissance art. Enjoying a bountiful harvest...
Category
20th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Lead
Lead Merchild
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
English lead adds a sophisticated finish to any gardenscape or terrace. This classical vintage sculpture depicts a merchild atop a rock formation. This mischievous sea creature trumpets into his shell to entrance passersby and add charm to any environment.
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Category
Mid-20th Century English Statues
Materials
Lead
Lead Frog Fountain with Child
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
English lead offers a sophistication to any gardenscape or terrace. This whimsical vintage fountain is a classical scene featuring a playful frog and...
Category
20th Century English Fountains
Materials
Lead
An Edwardian Garden Sculpture
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
This Edwardian sculpture of a girl perched atop a faux bois stump will bring innocent charm to a terrace, conservatory, or garden. Carved from English ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Classical shaped Garden Urn
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
fleurdetroit presents for your consideration this classically shaped garden urn. Often used as memorials, this piece was purchased from an estate in the deep South.
An impressive statement piece for the garden, this large metal vessel...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Urns
Materials
Metal
19th Century Neoclassical Iron Chairs Friedrich Schinkel
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
fleurdetroit presents for your consideration these wonderful garden chairs from the romantic period of garden history. Woven with imagery, this pair of Karl Friedrich Schinkel garde...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chairs
Materials
Iron
Wrought Iron Decorative Well Head
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
A truly unique find, rich with character, this metal well head is a patina lovers’ dream. Fantastical and perfectly aged, this piece fuels the imagination wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Wrought Iron
Bjorn Wiinblad Gold Vase
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
This vase is one example of the captivating style brought to life by the whimsical mind of artist Bjorn Wiinblad. Delightfully colored in metallics and 24-karat gold, the vase features the trademark round faces and complex detail that made Wiinblad famous in the 20th century. Echoes of inspiration taken from a broad range of cultures and centuries, Wiinblad created an intricate and fantastical world for his figures to live in. The highly saturated colors live harmoniously amongst the organic twining vines and flora that adorns her head and the environment in which she resides. With such an undefined boundary of time and style...
Category
Mid-20th Century Vases
Materials
Art Glass
