Building and Garden Elements
19th Century British Antique Building and Garden Elements
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements
Aluminum
2010s American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Ceramic
Late 20th Century American Modern Building and Garden Elements
Iron, Wrought Iron
20th Century English Folk Art Building and Garden Elements
Terracotta
Mid-20th Century Industrial Building and Garden Elements
Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Building and Garden Elements
Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Building and Garden Elements
Twig
Mid-20th Century Classical Roman Building and Garden Elements
20th Century British Georgian Building and Garden Elements
Satinwood
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Building and Garden Elements
Brass
20th Century Building and Garden Elements
1970s American Vintage Building and Garden Elements
Brass, Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Building and Garden Elements
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s French Industrial Building and Garden Elements
Steel
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Building and Garden Elements
Cement
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Building and Garden Elements
Iron
1980s American Vintage Building and Garden Elements
Paper
19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Building and Garden Elements
Iron, Tôle
20th Century Building and Garden Elements
Paper
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Building and Garden Elements
Fiberglass
1850s English Georgian Antique Building and Garden Elements
19th Century English Antique Building and Garden Elements
Glass, Wood
20th Century American Building and Garden Elements
Metal
Antique Garden Furniture and Architectural Elements
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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