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Building and Garden Elements For Sale
Solid brass door pull – Co-created expressive form, 22 × 9 cm
Located in Marrakech, MA
Intuitive outline and dynamic impression: This solid brass door pull belongs to the Open Manifest collection and emerges from a collaborative exploration of intuitive, simplified fo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moroccan Expressionist Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Antique Trough of French limestone, ca 1760-1780 France
Located in Made, NL
Antique French Limestone Trough; 18th Century Original Overview

This 18th-century antique French limestone trough (reference: OT213) is a rare, one-of-a-kind architectural salvage piece sourced from the rural countryside near Clermont-Ferrand, France. Carved by hand between 1760 and 1780, this substantial trough measures 201 cm wide × 130 cm deep × 71 cm high and weighs approximately 3,000 kg. The surface shows an authentic timeworn patina developed over centuries of use, enhancing its historical character.

Material & Craftsmanship

Crafted from solid French limestone (pierre calcaire), this trough was hand-carved from a single block. Its robust composition makes it highly resistant to weathering, while the natural stone’s subtle tonal variations and aged surface bear witness to its centuries-old origin.

Hand carving in the 18th century involved traditional chiseling techniques by skilled stonemasons, leaving subtle tool marks that add to its authenticity and charm.

Possible Uses in Landscape & Garden Design

Due to its size, weight, and historic appeal, this antique stone trough can serve as:

A focal point in a formal or rustic garden design An antique stone planter for trees, shrubs, or seasonal arrangements A water feature basin in a courtyard or landscaped estate A statement piece for heritage property restoration Historical Context

Stone troughs of this period were originally used in agricultural settings to hold water or feed for livestock. Their practical role and durable construction have ensured their survival for centuries, making them highly sought after by garden designers, landscape architects, and heritage property owners worldwide.

Why Choose De Opkamer?

De Opkamer is a recognised specialist in sourcing authentic European architectural...

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18th Century French Other Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

19th Century French Weathered Carved Stone Garden Planter Jardinière
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique "Chambord" planter on your patio for a timeless flower display. Crafted circa 1880, the large, sturdy stone jardinière was found in Paris, France. The jard...
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Cast Stone

Antique Garden Lion Sculpture
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique garden sculpture of a lion. Concrete with original patina.
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1940s American American Classical Vintage Building and Garden Elements

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Concrete

Victorian Cast Iron Three Paneled Ornate Garden Bench with Pine Slat Seat
Located in Savannah, GA
This large heavy cast iron bench was a staple for any important formal Victorian garden. Features include three back panels each with a different gardener posed with a specific task....
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Mid-19th Century High Victorian Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

1950s Pepe Mendoza Set Two Round Pull Knobs Mayan Revival Malachite Mexico
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pair (2) Round Pull Knobs, designed byPepe Mendoza. Mexico circa the 1950s. Composite of Malachite with Brass . Beautiful mayan revival. Stamped by art...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Building and Garden Elements

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Malachite, Brass

Scarce Pair of 18th Century Georgian Period English Carved Painted Jardinieres
Located in Forney, TX
From the extraordinary collection of Henry Ford II, we present this exceptionally rare pair of original English George III period (1760-1820) jardinières! 18th century, England, hand carved and enameled partial gilt wooden jardinière planters...
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18th Century English George III Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Enamel

20th Century Louis XIV Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
This 20th-century piece is styled in the Louis XIV manner, showcasing the arms of France. The design features the sun, symbolizing Louis XIV, the sun king. Constructed from cast ir...
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20th Century French Louis XIV Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Belgian Brutalist Aluminum Door Decoration
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Belgian brutalist cast aluminum door grill or wall decor in anodized antique bronze finish. It can easily mounted to your existing door or on the wall. ...
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1970s Belgian Brutalist Vintage Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Large Lovely Iron & Aluminum Outdoor Bird Bath Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Large very pretty iron & aluminum bird bath having scalloped top and nicely decorated patinated columnar base. Top comes off for easy moving. GG
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1940s American Vintage Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum, Iron

Antique Victorian Mirrored Dresser in Walnut & Burl Walnut with White Marble Top
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome antique Victorian dresser of solid walnut and burl walnut with white marble top and black painted turned wood and brass teardrop pulls. It is in wonderful antique condition with an amazing antique patina. The candle shelves were broken and there was a small piece of molding missing on the lower left side of the mirror frame, but the shelves have been repaired beautifully and the molding carved and replaced by our experienced staff. There are other smalls signs of its long life and use including some staining on the antique white marble. We love its warm antique age patina. The mirror glass is clear but old. Please see photos, circa mid-late 19th century. Ok. You need this. You need this gorgeous antique Victorian mirrored dresser...
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19th Century American High Victorian Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Walnut, Burl

Handmade Sculptural Iron, Copper, Bronze 4 Piece Railings, by Larry Griffis Sr.
Located in Buffalo, NY
Handmade sculptural iron, copper, bronze 4 piece railings, by Larry Griffis Jr. Stunning artistic railings originally commissioned for downtown Buffalo N...
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Copper, Iron

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

Italian Neoclassical Garden Fountain in White Marble
Located in Sacile, PN
White marble fountain, neoclassical , dated beginning of 19th Century This fountain comes from Palazzo Tadini, an old art gallery which owner loved to collect Canova's works. Palazz...
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Gilded 19th Century Wooden Urn-Shaped Rococo Table Lamp
Located in Copenhagen, K
This 19th century Rococo-style, gilded and painted in blue and red table lamp, featuring an decorative urn shaped body with side handles carved in wood. The lamp is raised on a squar...
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19th Century French Rococo Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Pair of Vintage Metal Pots, Belgium, circa 1890
Located in Napa, CA
Pair of vintage metal pots, Belgium, circa 1890. Sold individually.
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1890s Belgian Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Wrought Iron and Cast Bronze Gothic Fireplace Tool Set c. 19th C.
By Samuel Yellin
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional 19th century set of wrought iron and cast bronze fireplace tools, with dragon, griffin handles. The set features inscribed line drawn decorative surfaces, with twisted an...
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19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Vintage Italian Terracotta Wall Pocket Planter – Handcrafted Fluted Design
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage Italian terracotta wall pocket planter is a beautifully handcrafted piece, reminiscent of traditional Tuscan and Mediterranean garden ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rustic Building and Garden Elements

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Clay, Terracotta

Pair Tall Neoclassical French Pine Columns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Tall Neoclassical French Pine Columns, Greek style from the early 20th century. Top surface is 12.75 x 12.75
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Pine

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

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Metal

Dutch 19th Century Carved Mahogany Transom
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A dramatic frame of carved mahogany found in the Netherlands, likely a 19th century architectural detail such as a transom above a doorway. This pierced window is without glass allow...
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19th Century Dutch Georgian Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Mahogany

Bronze Double Bodied Garden Water Fountain with Heron & Egret C1980
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast bronze double fountain with a water source from each bird. Water flows out from each birds beak. Exquisite castings in an aged verdigras patina. In excellent vintage co...
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1980s Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Locus Solus Orange Low Table by Gae Aulenti
Located in Milan, IT
This playful low table from the late great designer Gae Auelenti's eponymous outdoor furniture collection is a truly dazzling piece for any outdoor space. The Pop-Art inspired garden...
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2010s Italian Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

Antique 6 Rare 16th–17th Century Renaissance and Baroque Wrought Iron Door Locks
Located in Doha, QA
A remarkable ensemble of six antique wrought iron door locks dating from the late Renaissance through the Baroque period (16th/ 17th century). These large and highly decorative locks...
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16th Century Austrian Renaissance Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

19th Century Napoleon III Jardiniere or Planter
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century Napoleon III bronze mounted marquetry jardiniere, or planter, with inlaid veneer of kingwood. Decorated with two hand-painted Se`vres porcelain medallions, one with a ...
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Zinc

Fine Matched Pair of 19th Century Italian Scagliola Siena Marble Columns
Located in Benington, Herts
A Fine Matched Pair of 19th Century Italian Scagliola Columns in Imitation of Siena Marble, of Excellent Quality, Colour and Proportion...
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19th Century Italian Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Clay Sink by Studio Loho
Located in Geneve, CH
Clay sink by Studio Loho Dimensions: D 40 x H 15 cm Materials: clay5 Available in 3 models: round sink, oval sink and sink on structure. Due to the production process every piece is unique in size and form. Studio LoHo is a Belgian design office located in Bruges, Belgium. Founded in the autumn of 2017 by Karel Loontiens and Jo Hoeven, the studio focused from the beginning on high-end bespoke interior projects which forms an ideal matrix for product - and material design that is both innovative and durable. In current times there’s no more room for influx of disposable products, it is our studio’s goal to strive for design that will last and will be cherished for multiple generations. The introduction of the first collection “clay series” fully articulated the DNA of the newborn Studio and led to their international breakthrough. The appreciation of materials reflects their unique view on interior design with a strong and recognizable signature. Soon after, the collection was expanded on request by other architects and designers with new sinks...
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2010s Belgian Post-Modern Building and Garden Elements

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Clay

Doorstop Ram Victorian
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Charming 19th century metal doorstop moulded as ram Lovely crusty patina Measures: length 26cm, 10" height 18cm, 7" depth 5cm, 2" The ram represents the power to penetrate, overcome, and achieve. It reflects the assertion of strength in creative ways to achieve a breakthrough. It is also associated with sacrifice. The ram serves as the icon for action, the fifth element...
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19th Century English Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

1930s Bauhaus Era Solid Brass Water Tap's - Faucet ´s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 2 solid brass water faucets. Both tested and in working order and both come with original hose connectors. Made in Europe, probably Scandinavian/Sweden during the 1930s. You...
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Early 20th Century European Bauhaus Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Porcelain Plant Flower Pot Holders Planters Cachepots Jardinières, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of European porcelain flower or plant planters jardinieres or holder cachepots with flower and leaf design, circa mid-20th centu...
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Mid-20th Century European Building and Garden Elements

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Porcelain

Small Square Antique Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Nice and decorative square cast iron fireback / backsplash displaying a female figure doing laundry and other house hold chores. Great original condition and nice patina. Can be pla...
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19th Century French Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Large Wrought Iron Portal with glazed Double Doors, probably France, late 19th C
Located in Greding, DE
Large portal door made of black lacquered cast iron with glazed doors and medallion with monogram B in the final arched window. Lush wrought iron decoration in the form of tendrils a...
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Late 19th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Red Marble
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Louis XV Fireplace Mantel in Red Marble. A very nice tall and elegant red marble fireplace in the style of Louis XV. The lovely shaped and profiled topshelf rest on a frieze that ...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Magnificent Life-Size Marble Sculpture from Italy 180 CM
Located in Madrid, ES
Add a touch of classical elegance to your collection with this magnificent life-size marble sculpture, masterfully crafted from the finest Italian marble. This exceptional piece, met...
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Late 20th Century Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

20th Century Georgian Style Hand-Carved Pine Mantelpiece Fireplace Surround
Located in London, GB
20th Century Georgian style Hand-carved Pine Mantelpiece Fireplace surround. A fine mid-Georgian design in the 'William Kent' style with a carved shell flanked by husk swags and fl...
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20th Century English Georgian Building and Garden Elements

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Pine

Louis XV Pompadour Style Fireplace In Red Rance Marble Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Louis XV Pompadour Style Fireplace In Red Rance Marble fireplace Dimensions of the hearth: 84 x 80cm
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Hand Carved Indonesian 1980s Colonial Teak Wooden Garden Bench
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Hand Carved Indonesian 1980s Colonial Teak Wooden Garden Bench Solid wood bench is handcrafted by skilled craftsmen with experience in working with teak wood. The seat is slatted an...
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Other Building and Garden Elements

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Teak

Rare Antique Victorian French Neoclassical Stained Glass Ribbon Torchiere Window
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare and exceptional antique leaded stained glass window. Features a French Neoclassical ribboned motif with Olympic Torch at the center set within a wreath. The window showcases a...
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Early 20th Century Victorian Building and Garden Elements

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Stained Glass, Hardwood

Two Pairs of 18th Century French Alder Communication Doors From Avignon
Located in Atlanta, GA
These two pairs of 18th Century French communication doors are masterfully crafted from walnut, showcasing the wood’s natural warmth and rich grain. Originating from Avignon, these d...
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Bronze-Patina Brass Sculpture by Patrick Coard Paris
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. Patrick Coard Paris expands on his unique and beautiful sculptural object collection. The "Leif" is a powerful piece inspired by the celebration of life itself. The piece is entirely handcrafted in bronze-patina brass...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Brass and Wire Serpentine Form Fireplace Fender with Paw Feet and Ball Finials
Located in New York, NY
Classic Early American, English style fireplace fender constructed of woven wire, brass paw feet, and brass ball finials. This example is in very good, clean, original, ready to use ...
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wire

Arts & Crafts Figural Owl Andirons C1920 by Howe Boston
By Howe
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of early 20th century cast figural Owl Andirons by Howe manufacturing of Boston Mass. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear all or...
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1920s American Arts and Crafts Vintage Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Console of Louis XV Style in Gilded Wood, France, 19th Century
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Magnificent console of Louis XV style from the Napoleon III period. Composed of many golden volutes, this console reminds us of the finesse and delicacy of this style. The feet are...
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Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Antique Twyfords Sink with Cast Iron Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Twyfords marbleised sink with a BICLAM cast iron stand from the Simon Kirby Museum of Bathroom Sanitaryware. Dating to circa 1883, this original Victorian sink would make a beautiful addition to a vintage bathroom or period style cloakroom. This sink sees a marbleised basin with a shaped splash back, decorative recessed soap dishes and clam shell overflow above an ornately cast iron standing bracket in a vibrant mustard colour, showcasing a centurion design to either side. The Simon Kirby Museum of Bathroom Sanitaryware Sanitaryware extraordinaire and enthusiast Simon Kirby was the proud owner of a rare and impressive collection of antique toilets, basins and baths. Until 2016 Kirby was the managing director of Thomas Crapper & Co; he spent more than 40 years carefully sourcing these specialist pieces, making it his vocation to ensure such rare and valuable sanitaryware was saved and preserved, creating what was known as the Thomas Crapper Museum. Over the years, the company museum has not been open to the public, with only a few history enthusiasts and keen customers having been invited to view. Names such as Thomas Crapper, George Jennings, Shanks, Doulton and Co and Twyfords form part of this outstanding collection that demonstrates the development of sanitaryware over the centuries. Although Kirby sold the iconic Thomas Crapper company nearly ten years ago, he remains an expert in the history of the ‘smallest room’ and now serves as a consultant to the Royal Household. Here at UK Architectural Heritage...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Iron

Classical Marble Stone Powder Room Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Classical Serpentine Marble Stone Sink Basin This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Greek Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

English Garden Mushrooms
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A curious and whimsical family of toadstools made in England to populate your garden or patio. Handcrafted from reconstituted stone and metal pipe with hand-painted decoration. Pleas...
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20th Century English Other Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Metal

Beautiful Breche Marble Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very happy to offer the beautiful and sought after Antique Louis XVI fireplace mantel in amazing rare and colorful breche marble. The nice profiles and stepped topshelf rest on a su...
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Breccia Marble

Silver Bronze Guan Yin Statue 7 Lb Avalokiteshvara Compassion
Located in Somis, CA
A large 7.15 lb Republic era silver bronze statue of the Goddess of Compassion Guan Yin. Seated on lotus throne, Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara is depicted in the most traditional fashi...
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20th Century Chinese Qing Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

21st Century European Wicker Caspar Armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This garden or dining arm chair is hand crafted in a natural colored thick woven wicker with a basket pattern. The soft curved armrest make this chair very comfortable. Variations in...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Building and Garden Elements

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Wicker

Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Scagliola and Ormolu pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Scagliola and Ormolu pedestal. This wonderfully detailed dark faux painted marble column is raised on an octagonal base displaying a...
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19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Ormolu

Mid Century Cast Iron Fireplace Insert Grate
Located in New York, NY
Larger than most, this impressive fireplace insert grate is solid and sturdy - the surface shows obvious signs of age and use, normal and consis...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Important Monumental Italian Church Altar Frontal Antependium
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent Italian church antependium altar frontal, acquired from the estate of the iconic American oil tycoon, T. Boone Pickens. The last photo show...
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19th Century Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Vase and Pedestal, a Set
Located in Germantown, MD
A set of Chinese blue and white porcelain vase / jardiniere, also referred to as a chinoiserie vase with a matching pdestal . This set of porcelain pedestal and matching vase / jard...
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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Building and Garden Elements

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Porcelain

Mid Century Modern Round Foldup Mesh Top Table by Russell Woodard C1960
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and it folds up also. 42 inch mesh top with an umbrella holder hole in the top. Will accommodate 4-6 people. In excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. Folds up easil...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Building and Garden Elements

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Cut Steel, Iron

Tall Antique Gothic Arched Oak Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A tall antique gothic arched oak door dating to circa 1900, sourced from a grade II listed building in Bristol’s old city. Once used in an established gentlemen’s club, the text 'Ge...
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Early 20th Century English Gothic Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Oak

Early 20th Century Italian Large Garden Statue "Leda and the Swan"
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Beautiful refined large garden statue, circa 1920s in stone hand carved. Beautiful and majestic statue. A beautiful representation of Leda and the ...
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1920s Italian Vintage Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

A Pair of French solid oak barley twist columns, C. 1860.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome pair of French solid oak architectural columns retaining a warm patina and beautifully carved capitals. Each column features classic mid-19th-century proportions with squa...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

Robert Sonneman "Cityscape" Brutalist Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Modernist sheet steel and brass fixture, by Robert Sonneman. Large and impressive.
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1970s American Brutalist Vintage Building and Garden Elements

Pair, Antique Decorative Fireside Tool Rests, French, Brass, Andiron, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of antique decorative fireside tool rests. A French, brass andiron or fire dog, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880. Striking decorative appeal and great colour Displaying a desirable aged patina Lightly weathered brass presents a rich golden palette Distinctive eagle ball...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

A large Period Louis XV Marble Fireplace mantel
Located in London, GB
A large and quite tall for this model, late 18th century Louis XV Rouge de Griotte Belgique marble chimneypiece. The scrolled console jambs cantered, with stiff acanthus to bottom an...
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Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Building and Garden Elements

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Griotte Marble

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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