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Building and Garden Elements For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1950s
Pair of French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns Planters, circa 1940
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish pair of vintage classic French cast iron garden urns or planters with the lovely original surface and patina, circa 1940. These beautiful jardinieres are a nice large size,...
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns Planters, circa 1940
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish pair of vintage classic French cast iron garden urns or planters with the lovely original surface and patina, circa 1940. These beautiful jardinieres are a nice large size,...
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1940s French Neoclassical Vintage Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

1950 Ateliers Marolles Fire Screen in Wrought Iron
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wrought-iron fire screen by Ateliers Marolles, 1950. Beautifully crafted ironwork with farmyard animals, figures representing pigs, dogs, cows, roosters, donkeys etc. .... Metalwork...
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1950s French Vintage Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Art Deco Chrome Streamline Sink By Henry Dreyfuss Circa 1936
Located in Bernville, PA
Very rare Art Deco sink by Henry Dreyfuss. The sink was designed for The Crane Company of Chicago in 1936. Called the “Neuvogue” sink with “Futura” faucet handles. Manufactured by Tr...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Building and Garden Elements

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Chrome

Japanese Robin Blue Heart Pagoda Garden Candle Lantern
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-724 Hand cast Japanese candle lantern with hearts on top Height to top of lantern 10".
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1960s Japanese Vintage Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Composed Stone, Stone Column, Garden or Yard Decoration Vintage, German, 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Delightful stone column garden or yard decoration. Nice original vintage condition. A nice addition to your yard, garden or pool area. Found at an Esta...
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1950s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Concrete

Timeless Design with Subtle Hand Forged Forms, Wrought Iron Fireplace Tools Set
Located in Lisse, NL
This artistic and strong wrought iron fire set will help manage the fire in your fireplace. If you are passionate about artistic and handcrafted antiques, then this fireplace set fr...
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Mid-20th Century European Brutalist Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Mid-20th Century French Brass and Steel Armchair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This Mid-20th Century French steel armchair features steel slats that form the seat and seat back. The seat rests on legs made of two opposing ha...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Steel

Clara Porset Rare Lounge Chairs, 1950's
Located in Uccle, BE
Clara Porset (1895-1981) - Xavier Guerrero (1896-1974) Pair of armchairs Rope and lacquered metal Model created circa 1950 Measures: H: 79 x W 70 x D 69 cm This chair model is part of the selection of the 1950 international low-cost furniture...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

19th Century Victorian Manner Arched Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A matching pair of 19th Century Victorian manner cast iron fireplace inserts. A generous outer plate set with an arched high relief border, the three bared arched fire front with ash...
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1950s English Victorian Vintage Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Capodimonte Italian Neoclassical Porcelain Cherub Pillar Column Pedestal 39"
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1950s Italian Capodimonte porcelain pedestal / column / pillar / planter stand. Twisted column with round base and top trimmed in blue and gold and decorated with bands of flor...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Porcelain

rare large art déco PLANT POT flower pot 1930s ceramic dumler breiden drip glaze
Located in Mannheim, DE
Rare large 1930s ceramic plant pot with multicolor drip glaze on beige and brown. Manufactured by Duemler & Breiden. Marked to bottom DB HÖHR 130/26. Dimensions in cm: Height 20 cm...
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1930s German Art Deco Vintage Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Midcentury Pair Handles Solid Brass Made in Italy Gio Ponti Style, 1950s
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian Midcentury pair handles solid brass made in Italy Gio Ponti style, 1950s. GPB production in the 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Rattan Settee in the Style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Vintage settee/loveseat with serpentine arms, in the style of John Wisner for Ficks Reed, 1950s. Very well executed rattan and hardwood construction, with spring support, beautiful ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Building and Garden Elements

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Fabric, Rattan

1 of 300 Art Nouveau Relief Tiles, Morialmé, circa 1930's
Located in Rijssen, NL
Beautiful Art Nouveau tiles, with an image of a flower in relief. The gorgeous red-brown color is glazed. Manufactured around 1930 by, Societé Morialmé, Belgium. The dimensions per t...
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1930s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

1930s Brass Plaque from Italian Yacht
Located in Florence, Tuscany
An incredible beautifully worked brass plaque once used on a 1930s Italian yacht. Today it could be used in a decorative capacity incorporated into a bespoke piece of furniture or ar...
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1930s Italian Vintage Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Tempestini for Salterini ‘Radar’ Patio Rocking Lounge Chair Italy circa 1955
Located in Southampton, NJ
A comfortable radar cantilever rocking chair designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. In wonderful condition having typical signs of usage. See condition images for reference....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Raymor Green & Brown Footed Planter / Orchid Pot
Located in New York, NY
A handmade ceramic footed planter or orchid pot by Raymor. Italy, circa 1950. Signed/numbered. Features a geometric pattern in shades of green, brown and yellow. Measures 6.5 in...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Massive Bronze Peace Bell 45 Inches Tall
Located in South Burlington, VT
Massive Japanese Bronze Bell Inscribed and dedicated to peace and humanity, 1947. At the top, the handle (ryûzu) is crafted in the form of two mirrored dragon heads. Around the uppe...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

1930's Bauer Pottery Arts & Crafts Ceramic Yellow Ringware Flower Pot Jardinière
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
1930s Bauer Los Angeles Size 9 1/2 Yellow Ringware Ceramic Flower Pot.
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Mid-20th Century American Arts and Crafts Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Pottery

Victorian Style Three Tier Figural Shelf/Plant Stand
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-584 Victorian 3 tier cast metal shelf/plant stand with figural and repousse detailing.
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1950s Vintage Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Hollywood Regency MOLLA Company Patio, Outdoor, Garden Chairs
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency MOLLA Company Patio, outdoor, garden chairs This set of 3 matching, vintage, chipped paint patio chairs by MOLLA Comp...
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1950s Hollywood Regency Vintage Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Mid Century Wrought Iron Metal Strap Patio Set att. to Woodard c 1950/60's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional 5 pc wrought iron and metal strap Patio, Poolside, Garden dining set attributed to Russell Woodard, for the Woodard Manufacturing Company, circa 1950/60's. The set includ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Reconstituted Stone Swan Planter, English Early 20th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
The concrete swan planter embodies both beauty and functionality in a single piece. This lovely model retains much of its original black and yellow paint. With its graceful curved ne...
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1960s English Vintage Building and Garden Elements

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Concrete

Mid-Century Italian Paolo Soleri Brutalist Wind Chime Sculpture
Located in Forney, TX
A large and heavy patinated bronze Brutalism style windbell sculpture by Paolo Soleri (Italy, later America; 1919-2014). Beautiful, substantial Mid-century Post Modernist Brutali...
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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

20th Century Rococo Style Brass Trifold Fireplace Screen
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage Rococo style brass three-panel fireplace screen, circa mid 20th century. A nicely shaped, solid cast brass design features foliate motifs, paw feet and prominent hinge bars. ...
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Mid-20th Century Rococo Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Gorgeous Vintage Hollywood Regency Chinese Elephant Garden Flower Pot Stand
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid-20th century glazed ceramic elephant garden stool, flower pot seat or side table. Handmade of ceramic. Nice addition to your home, patio or garden.  
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Art Deco Wrought Iron Glass Top Side tables att. to Salterini c. 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of wrought iron garden, patio, poolside tables, circa 1930's, attributed to Salterini. The tables are in very good, original condition, showing only expected cosmetic wear...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Garden Metal Bench with Brass Handles 1960
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Italian metal bench with curved seat and brass handles.
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1960s Vintage Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Brass

Rare France Limoges Porcelain & Bronze Bathroom Set Washbasin Mirror Pendant Etc
Located in Lisse, NL
Highly decorative porcelain bathroom set with stunning roses pattern, by one of Europe's finest. Over the years we have sold very few porcelain Limoges pieces and that is simply because these high value items don't find there way to the open market very often. So to have been given the opportunity to purchase a set as complete and remarkable as the one we are offering you here, more than made our day. Also, because we already know that someone will be thrilled to be able to own and use this rare and beautiful set in their (new) home or, for example, in their holiday home. This vintage Limoges set of high quality and detail consists of the following: - A practical size washbasin with gilt bronze mythological dolphin handles. - Large mirror in stylish bronze frame with a mounted (or built-in) 4-light sconce. - A porcelain shelf (for wall mounting) to go under the mirror. - A bronze and porcelain, 4 light pendant light. - A shell design porcelain and bronze soap holder (for wall mounting). - A toilet paper holder with some damage (we therefor listed this set as a five-piece set). The two stunning bronze dolphins used to be the handles with which you could turn on the cold and hot water, but at some point in time the actual water tap...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Vintage enameled stoneware jar
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Large enameled stoneware jar dating from the 1960s. With its modern shape and mineral color, this jar will be perfect in a natural, refined and delicate decoration. Decorated wit...
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Mid-20th Century French Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stoneware

Japan Large Old Blue Bronze Lantern with Fine Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful Blue Garden Lantern- Only One left in this large size, 18 inches high. Japan, a fine large vintage hand cast bronze Yukimi round top lantern with beautiful details from th...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Patio Decoration Ceramic Hollywood Regency Camel Garden Flower Pot Stand Vintage
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid-20th century glazed ceramic camel garden flower pot stand. Handcrafted ceramic. Nice addition to your home, patio or garden area. Seat heig...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Owl Lantern Outdoor
Located in New York, NY
A substantial vintage outdoor garden (or indoors) Japanese owl candle lantern made of blackened iron. Lantern holds a tapper candle within its base area. Owl...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

5 pc. Wrought Iron and Glass Patio Garden Dining Set by Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional 5 pc. garden, patio, poolside dining set by Salterini. The set includes 4 side chairs, and the matching large dining table. This set in in very fine, clean, ready to use ...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Metal Art Deco Garden Patio Poolside Hoop Arm Rocking Chair c. 1930's
Located in New York, NY
Chic Art Deco outdoor garden, patio, poolside, metal rocking chair, made by The Cincinnati Artistic Wrought Iron Works Company, circa 1930's. The chair features a tubular frame with...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Steel

Traditional Spanish Set of Two Vintage Metal Mortar and Pestle, circa 1950
Located in Barcelona, ES
Set of two vintage metal mortar and pestile. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1950. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a...
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1950s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

19th Century Victorian Manner Cast Iron Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A versatile 19th Century Victorian manner Cast Iron Fireplace insert. A large back plate with wide arch opening surrounded by a high relief cast border. The three barred fire front w...
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1950s English Victorian Vintage Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Victorian Manner Veined Marble Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A late 19th Century Victorian manner profusely veined fireplace surround in Filetto Rosso marble. A plain shelf sits above an unadorned frieze, flanked by wide jambs with raised bul...
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1950s English Victorian Vintage Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Italian Glazed Ceramic Roman Bust/Sculpture, 1940's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
3-649 ceramic Roman Bust market Italy.
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1940s Vintage Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Hollywood Regency Chinese Happy Elephant Garden Plant Stand Side Table
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Mid-20th century glazed ceramic elephant garden stool, flower pot seat or side table. Handmade of ceramic. Nice addition to your home, patio or garden. Also nice in your pool area to...
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1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Pr. Cantilevered Meadowcraft Dogwood Wrought Iron Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of wrought iron and metal mesh cantilevered lounge chairs, by Meadowcraft, as part of the Dogwood pattern series, circa 1950/1970's. The chairs are in very good, clean, original...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Wrought Iron

American Porch Glider with Original Green Paint, 1950s by Bunting
Located in London, GB
This modernist North American porch glider is made to a great design. A good, deep seat, high back and with a rocking mechanism. The original green paint has faded and worn as you would expect with use. It can be repainted if desired. This piece has been inside for a number of years, but can be used outside. We would of course recommend taking good care of it to prevent rust, corrosion and damage. Just add your favourite antique cushions and rugs. The Bunting Glider...
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1950s American American Colonial Vintage Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

19th Century Manner Hardwood Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A hardwood 19th century Victorian manner fireplace surround. A moulded top shelf sits above a well carved frieze of repeating Rossetti, further carved jambs with fluting, an egg and ...
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1960s English Late Victorian Vintage Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Teak

Set of Four Garden Patio Poolside Wrought Iron Stacking Side Tables
Located in New York, NY
Set of four wrought iron and metal mesh side, or end, tables attributed to the Woodard Furniture Company. The tables feature a lyrical curved skirt profile, with canted legs, and rec...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Willy Guhl Style Conical Planter by JM
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Mid-Century conical flower pot in the style of design luminary Willy Guhl. The planter's tapered design features drainage openings at the bottom, and the material has develo...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cement

Vintage Garden Patio Dining Chair att. to The Woodard Furniture Company 1960/70
Located in New York, NY
Chic and stylish iron and metal mesh dining height garden, patio, poolside chair, attributed to The Woodard Furniture Company, circa 1960/70's. The chair features a tubular metal f...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Antique English Bulldog Iron Garden Sculpture/Doorstop
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
English hand cast English bulldog rusted garden ornament.
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1930s Vintage Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Single Square Walnut Wood Pedestal
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant square top pedestal made of carved walnut wood with square bottom base. Great display pedestal for sculptures.  
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1960s American Vintage Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Antique European Encaustic Cement Tiles Pre-WWII
Located in Baltimore, MD
Encaustic cement tiles were pioneered by the French in the middle of the 19th century and relied on chemical curing rather than traditional firing. This technique had the advantage ...
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1930s Vintage Building and Garden Elements

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Cement

A large 19th Century Georgian Manner Polished Steel Fireplace Insert.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A larger than normal 19th Century Georgian manner polished steel fireplace insert. A generous polished outer plate with an applied raised lambs tongue moulding, encompassing a centra...
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1950s English Georgian Vintage Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

Old and Large Hand Hammered Footed Solid Copper Bucket/Stockpot CO#003
Located in Norton, MA
Old and Large Hand Hammered Footed Copper Bucket/Stockpot with 3 Brass Claw Feet, CO#003 Made in the Republic of Ireland, 1950s. 11.25" Dia, 11.25" to th...
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1950s American Vintage Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Copper

1960s Vintage Red Enamel Cone Fireplace Freestanding
By Malm Fireplaces
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Vintage MCM Red Enamel Cone Fireplace Freestanding Hooded Modern Fire Pit 71 h x 35.5 w x 28.5 d Preowned original vintage condition unrestored. Refer ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements

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Enamel

Italian Carved Stone Goose Geese Bird Garden Sculpture Statue 24"
Located in Dayton, OH
Heavy carved stone goose garden sculpture. Made in Italy circa 1930s. Dimensions: 24" x 8" x 13.5"h
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1930s Vintage Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Mid Century Wrought Iron Garden Patio Poolside Cocktail Table att to Woodard
Located in New York, NY
Chic Hollywood Regency, Mid Century vintage garden, patio, poolside, drink, end, or cocktail table.. The table is in very good, vintage condition, it is structurally sound, sturdy a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Pr. Wrought Iron Garden Chairs Taj Mahal by Salterini c. 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Voguish pair of vintage garden, patio, poolside chairs, by Salterini as part of the sought after Taj Mahal series, circa 1950's. The chairs feature dramatic stylized curlicue arms, ...
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Wrought Iron

Paul Evans Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Metal Patchwork Indoor Planter Box
Located in Forney, TX
Paul Evans (1931-1987) American Brutalist industrial modern welded steel and copper, mixed metals patchwork and hardwood planter with rivet accents and removable metal insert. Can be used indoors or outdoors, with real plants or faux plants. Includes green styrofoam blocks for artificial plant use and natural stones for covering the top. Circa 1970 Dimensions: 26" High, 30" Wide, 11" Deep Please note, at the time of writing this, a matching coffee table is available separately. Please check our other listings or contact us to view it. Great original vintage condition. Strong, stable and structurally sound and in wonderful overall appearance; Age appropriate wear and tear, including minor scuffs, scattered scratches to wood panels and metal components. The black insert has fairly significant patinated weathered rustic oxidation consistent with age and indicative of use. The overall patina adds warmth and character to the overall aesthetic appeal and vintage authenticity. Biography: Paul Evans (American , 1927-1993) Born in Brooklyn, New York, Paul Evans is an American furniture designer and sculptor best known for his work in American Furniture design and the American craft movement. His work was influential to many furniture manufacturers in the second half of the 20th century, most notably Directional Furniture. He often used non-traditional materials and techniques like sculpted metal furniture. His work with Directional Furniture was extremely fruitful and during that time he started several series including their Argente, Sculpted Bronze, and Cityscape series. Evans started his career making copper chests and sculpted steel cabinets -- both of which are highly sought after today. Paul Evans’s work with Directional Furniture changed the relationship between creative directors and the companies they worked for. His name helped sell pieces, and he was consciously aware of that fact. As a proponent of modernism, Evans became an innovator in the furniture world. His patrons were often part of the New York elite, and he was able to enjoy sustained success, helped in large part by his ability to evolve with the times -- from craft-based in the 1950s to more flashy pieces in the 1970s and 1980s. His work was mostly recently featured at the Michener Art Museum and was the subject of a 2014 documentary. What kind of art does Paul Evans make? Paul Evans was primarily a furniture designer and sculptor. Though he started within the American Craft movement, Evans is hard to pin down stylistically. An expert metalworker and sculptor, several of Evans pieces were heavily influenced by the shipbuilding industry. As he moved through his career, his pieces became more stylistically diverse, but through it all there is a dedication to craft and function. Much of Evans work is best showcased in his work for Directional Furniture. He had several iconic lines including Patchwork Copper, Pewter and Brass, and the extremely popular CItyscape Series. In the 1980s, Evans branched off on his own with his Think Tank series. He opened his own showroom in New York City, but eventually retired in 1987. How did painter Paul Evans get started? Paul Evans was born on May 20th, 1931 in Newton, Pennsylvania. He studied sculpture and silversmithing at a number of colleges including the Philadelphia Textile Institute, the Rochester Institute of Technology, and the School for American Craftsmen. In the early 1950s, he attended the Cranbook Academy of Art in Michigan, later moving back to Pennsylvania to work with his mentor and guide, Phillip Loyd Powell. Together they began a business heavily influenced by the work of George Nakashima. Powell worked wood pieces, while Evans dedicated himself to metal. Evans burst onto the scene in the late 1960s and early 1970s as the American Craft movement exploded in popularity. From there he parlayed his popularity into a lucrative career with Directional Furniture. How much are Paul Evans pieces worth? Paul Evans furniture pieces can vary in value greatly, from a few thousand dollars on the low end to over $200,000 on the high end. In 2015 a Paul Evans wavy...
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Copper, Steel

Rectangular Planter by Willy Guhl for Eternit, Switzerland, 1950s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Willy Guhl designed for Eternit, Switzerland. These planters are made from fiberated cement that is lightweight, strong and durable in all climates. The typical signs of use an...
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1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Building and Garden Elements

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Cement

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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