Building and Garden Elements
17th Century Italian Louis XIII Antique Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone
16th Century Spanish Antique Building and Garden Elements
Wood
19th Century European Victorian Antique Building and Garden Elements
Iron, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Building and Garden Elements
Carrara Marble
19th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Building and Garden Elements
Marble
19th Century American High Victorian Antique Building and Garden Elements
Walnut, Burl
19th Century Belgian Renaissance Revival Antique Building and Garden Elements
Marble
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Building and Garden Elements
Brass, Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Building and Garden Elements
Walnut
19th Century French Baroque Antique Building and Garden Elements
Wrought Iron
19th Century French French Provincial Antique Building and Garden Elements
Ceramic, Earthenware
18th Century Antique Building and Garden Elements
Copper
19th Century Asian Antique Building and Garden Elements
Wood
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Building and Garden Elements
Iron
17th Century French Louis XIII Antique Building and Garden Elements
Wrought Iron
19th Century European Antique Building and Garden Elements
Stained Glass
Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Building and Garden Elements
Marble
1890s American Late Victorian Antique Building and Garden Elements
Iron
Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Building and Garden Elements
Statuary Marble
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Building and Garden Elements
Terracotta
Late 17th Century Italian Rococo Antique Building and Garden Elements
Wood
19th Century French Industrial Antique Building and Garden Elements
Copper, Iron
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Building and Garden Elements
Statuary Marble
19th Century Antique Building and Garden Elements
Iron
Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Building and Garden Elements
Stone
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Building and Garden Elements
Marble
19th Century French Baroque Antique Building and Garden Elements
Marble, Wrought Iron
19th Century Italian Antique Building and Garden Elements
Stone
19th Century French Régence Antique Building and Garden Elements
Oak
19th Century Spanish Antique Building and Garden Elements
Stone
Late 19th Century Belgian Primitive Antique Building and Garden Elements
Wood, Oak
19th Century American Industrial Antique Building and Garden Elements
Iron, Bronze
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Building and Garden Elements
Walnut
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Building and Garden Elements
Iron
19th Century Renaissance Antique Building and Garden Elements
Wrought Iron
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 & CraftsmanshipCrafted 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 DesignDue 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 ContextStone 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.
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18th Century French Other Antique Building and Garden Elements
Limestone
19th Century French Antique Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Marble
19th Century English Victorian Antique Building and Garden Elements
Brass, Steel
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Building and Garden Elements
Marble
19th Century Unknown Classical Roman Antique Building and Garden Elements
Marble
19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Antique Building and Garden Elements
Elm
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Building and Garden Elements
Terracotta
19th Century American Victorian Antique Building and Garden Elements
Glass
Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Building and Garden Elements
Wood
19th Century Egyptian Revival Antique Building and Garden Elements
Pottery
18th Century French Antique Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone
19th Century European Renaissance Antique Building and Garden Elements
Wrought Iron
19th Century French Antique Building and Garden Elements
Marble, Wrought Iron
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Building and Garden Elements
Stained Glass, Hardwood
Late 17th Century French Antique Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone
Late 19th Century Austrian Baroque Antique Building and Garden Elements
Plaster
Early 19th Century French Louis XIV Antique Building and Garden Elements
Marble
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Building and Garden Elements
Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Building and Garden Elements
Iron
Late 18th Century French Louis XV Antique Building and Garden Elements
Griotte Marble
19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Building and Garden Elements
Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Building and Garden Elements
Iron
1870s American American Empire Antique Building and Garden Elements
Copper, Iron
18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Building and Garden Elements
Stone, Limestone
19th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Building and Garden Elements
Ceramic
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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