Antique French Romantic Floral Ceramic Wall Sink, Circa 1900
Located in Stockholm, SE
An elegant antique French wall-mounted ceramic sink dating to the turn of the 20th century, exquisitely decorated with hand-painted floral motifs in soft, muted tones. This piece ref...
Ceramic
Antique Reclaimed Belgian Noir de Mazy & Italian Marble Checkerboard Floor
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Bring timeless elegance and authentic European heritage into your interior with this extraordinary floor of original Belgian Noir de Mazy church tiles combined with luxurious Italian...
Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble
Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Silvered Carved Wooden Pedestal
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered Neoclassical pedestal with its original silver-leaf gilding. Great to use as a display for a small collection or just with some candles. Italy, circa 1780. Weathe...
Wood
English 19th Century Garden Armillary Sphere on Column
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English gardens often display an armillary, like this example, ancient devices to theoretically track the planets and stars composed of metal rings arranged in a sphere. Adding a tou...
Stone, Metal
Antique Hand-Carved Italian White Marble Water Basin, Sink, Circa 1750-1800
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and very rare hand-carved white marble water basin or sink, Italy, circa 1750-1800. Weathered. H:7cm W:26,5cm D:22,5-26cm
Marble
Italian 18/19th Century Hand Carved Giltwood Floral Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwood floral ornament that once adorned a chapel .Original period piece that due it’s high age has a wonderful weathered look. Italy circa 1780/1850 , weathe...
Wood
French 16th Century Prison Door
Located in Round Top, TX
Impressive 16th century Prison Door from Grasse, France. Soundly constructed from in oak and hand forged iron hinges, bolts and lock. Serves perfectly as an entry to a wine cellar ...
Iron
English Pair of 19th Century Cast Stone Planters
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
English, late 19th century pair of garden urns on architectural pedestal bases made of cast, reconstituted stone. The shallow bowls like sinks have a lovely, curvaceous silhouette co...
Stone
Victorian Wire Work Plant Stand
By Fiske Or Mott
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional three tier Victorian wire plant stand. The rack features three stepped oval shelves mounted on an iron stair step form frame, t...
Wire
French, 19th Century Cast Iron Lion Fountain Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful cast iron fountain head with a great expression, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered. H:27cm W:25,5cm D:10cm
Iron
Italian 18/19th Century Hand Carved Giltwood Acanthus Leaf Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwood acanthus leaf ornament that once adorned a chapel . Original period piece that due its high age has a beautiful weathered look. Italy circa 1780/1850 , ...
Wood
Rare French Medici Style White Marble Garden Urn, Circa 1850-1880
Located in Buisson, FR
Rare white marble vase garden vase/urn in Medici style. Beautiful decorative centerpiece. France, circa 1850-1880. Weathered, small loss.
Marble
Pair of French 17th Century Weathered Oak Renaissance Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered oak Renaissance ornaments that most likely once adorned a half timbered house in Normandy. France, 17th century. Weathered, small losses Measurement here below a...
Oak
French Antique Confit Pot Cruche Yellow Redware Yellowware Art Pottery France
Located in Lège Cap Ferret, FR
A rustic French confit pot Cruche from the late nineteenth / early twentieth-century. Originally used for watter . This would make a lovely addition to a collection of antique pott...
Pottery
17th Century French Carved Oak Baroque Altar Niche with Angel Head
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique carved oak Baroque altar niche with its original color and gilding. France, circa 1650-1700. Weathered, small losses Measurement includes the wooden base. H:65cm W:27,5cm D...
Wood
French Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Urn Planters
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An elegant pair of late 19th century French cast iron planters in the silhouette of “Medici urns”, displaying a Neoclassical taste that has been given a unique identity by way of a p...
Iron
19th Century, French Zinc Mythical Lion- Wolf Head Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and rare decorative zinc item that once graced a facade, France, circa 1850-1900 Weathered but despite of its age in a good condition Measurement here below is inclusive th...
Zinc
Late 18th century Italian Neo Classical Hand Painted Panel
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing neoclassical hand painted panel in fresco style. Italy circa 1780 Weathered, small losses. Measurements include the wooden base. H:52,5cm W:39,5cm D:7cm
Wood
Antique French 19th Century Copper Eagle Weathervane, Circa 1880
Located in Buisson, FR
Very beautiful copper eagle weather vane with amazing verdigris patine . France circa 1880, weathered. Measurements include the wooden base. H:59cm W:55cm D:37cm
Copper
Monumental Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Leaded Stained Glass Window French Door
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and exceptional reclaimed large two part leaded stained glass French Door / Window. Features a large rectangular frame with two 2-part hinged doors with separate operating win...
Stained Glass, Hardwood
French Carved Giltwood Ornament With Winged Angel Head circa 1880-1900
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwood winged angel ornament. France circa 1900 Weathered weathered.H:38cm W:44cm D:12cm
Wood
Large Japanese Glazed Shigaraki Tsubo Jar or Planter Edo Period
Located in Greenwich, CT
Large Shigaraki Tsubo Vessel or Planter , Edo period . Its melon-shape body resting on three lions' head feet, its exterior glaze with a typical drip of 'Sudare' green and white s...
Pottery
Scottish Antique 19th Century Red Rossa Marble Fireplace Surround.
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large Scottish antique 19th Century well figured red Rossa marble fireplace surround in a typical Scottish design. A generous top shelf with a bu...
Maple
French, 19th Century, Zinc Bacchus Head Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Very rare zinc Bacchus head that once graced a Parisian facade, Original period piece, France, circa 1850-1900. Weathered.
Zinc
Brussels Notary Stone House Fireplace Mantel – Refined Luminous Veined Marble
Located in Beervelde, BE
19th Century Brussels marble fireplace mantel from a distinguished notary residence A fireplace that speaks of status. This exceptional 19th century marble mantel from Brussels once ...
Marble
Antique Portuguese Baroque Carved Wooden Ornament, Gilded, Circa 1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful decorative ornament with original color/gilding . Portugal circa 1750, Weathered, small losses. Measurements include the pedestal. H:26,5cm W:14cm D:8cm
Wood
Antique Hand-Carved Italian White Marble Water Basin, Circa 1750-1800
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and very rare hand-carved white marble water basin or sink, Italy, circa 1750-1800. Weathered. H:10cm W:41cm D:33,5-40cm
Marble
Antique Pair 17th Century Baroque Carved & Gilded Solomonic Columns Italy 1680
Located in Portland, OR
A fine and rare pair of Italian Baroque carved giltwood and polychrome-painted Solomonic columns, late 17th century, circa 1680. Each spiral-twist column carved with trailing grapevi...
Gesso, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
A Pair of Gustavian-Style Painted Doors by Paul Gauguin
By Paul Gauguin
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish Gustavian-Style pine cabinet doors hand-painted by Paul Gaugin (1883 - 1961).
Pine
18th Century Italian Baroque Hand-carved Limestone Holy Water Font or Stoup
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful Baroque hand carved limestone holy water font or stoup, Unique and original period piece. Italy, circa 1750. Good but weathered condition just as it should. Measures: H:10c...
Limestone
Italian 18/19th Century Hand Carved Giltwood Floral Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwood floral ornament that once adorned a chapel .Original period piece that due it’s high age has a wonderful weathered look. Italy circa 1780/1850 , weather...
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Reclaimed Exterior French Doors
Located in Mckinney, TX
Solid and striking, this pair of antique French oak doors once marked the entry to a stately home. Crafted from richly grained oak, the surface bears a warm medium-toned finish that ...
Oak
18th Century French Louis XV Period 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th century French Louis XV Period fireback with the arms of France. This is the coat of arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that became a major...
Iron
Antique Victorian Art Nouveau Leaded Stained Glass Floral Window Panel Framed
Located in Dayton, OH
Exquisite antique Art Nouveau leaded stained glass window. Features floral swags in blue, amber, purple and green over a clear paneled background. Framed in wood for ease of hangi...
Stained Glass
Antique French Napoleon III 'Hercules and the Snake' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III 'Hercules and the Snake' fireback / backsplash. The fireback is made of cast iron and is black / pewter colored. The fireback is in a good condition...
Iron
Japanese Antique large iron plated Kurado, wabi sabi Storehouse door 1870s-1900s
Located in 常陸大宮市, JP
A Japanese antique Kurado, a large, thick iron-plated wooden door for the entrance of Kura (a traditional storehouse), made of solid Keyaki Zelkova. It was manufactured in the 1870s–1900s (Meiji period) based on its style and condition. The front panel is fully covered with iron sheets that have been nailed down, and a warm patina has developed on the black rust. The surface is partly rough with red rust. This piece's distinctive feature is its large door lock plate, which is not commonly found on traditional Kurado pieces. This lock plate shares similarities with the decorative lock plates attached to Tansu furniture...
Iron
Pair of Large 19th Century French Terracotta Castelnaudry Planters
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Pair of Large 19th Century French terracotta castelnaudry vases or planters. With four handles and a lovely patina.
Terracotta
19th Century French Antique Iron Garden Gate with Ornate Scrollwork
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique handcrafted metal gate from France, executed in the classic 19th-century style and retaining its original weathered patina. The lower section is composed of beveled field ...
Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Functional and beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron, brass and copper. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The set cons...
Brass, Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century Stewart Iron Works Wrought Iron Double Entry Gates
By stewart iron works Ohio
Located in Rio Vista, CA
A substantial 19th century double entry gate, constructed of cast and wrought iron and retaining an exceptional weathered surface with layers of oxidized rust and traces of faded ori...
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
39 Antique 18th C. Dutch Delft Tiles Blue & White Star Animal Rabbit Hound Deer
By Delft
Located in Dayton, OH
Lot of 39 antique 18th Century blue and white ceramic Delft tiles. The majority feature a circle design around various animals including rabbits, dogs/hounds/fox, deer/stag, horse, c...
Porcelain
Italian White Marble 18th Century Water Basin or Sink
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful and very rare hand-carved white marble water basin or sink, Italy, circa 1750-1800. Weathered. H:11cm W:38cm D:32,5-38,5cm
Marble
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Marble Corinthian Capital
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Neoclassical Italian hand carved marble Corinthian capital. Carved in high relief on three sides from white marble with a now weathered surface. The fourth side left unf...
Marble
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Period Painted Iron and Marble Bistro Table
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Originally used in a French brasserie during the late nineteenth century, this white enameled cast iron bistro table or cafe table features a solid white oval marble top with grey ve...
Marble, Iron
19th Century French Napoleon III Spring Driven Roasting Jack
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Functional and beautiful 19th century French Napoleon III roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron, brass and copper. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The set cons...
Brass, Copper, Iron, Wrought Iron
18th Century Biot Jar
Located in Round Top, TX
Lovely 18th century Biot jar in glazed terracotta from the South of France. Traditionally, Biot jars served to preserve olives, oils, wine and other food types. The rim of the jar ...
Terracotta
19th Century Narcissus Neoclassical Marble Statue on Pedestal
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Italian Narcissus Neoclassical marble statue on pedestal. Carved Carrara marble figure (61"H x 21"W x 21"D) , gray marble pedestal (17"...
Marble
Hand Carved Folk art Balinese teak door, original frame late 19th -early 20th C
Located in London, GB
Rare Antique Balinese Carved Teak Door in Original Frame, circa 1900 A rare antique Balinese carved teak door with its complete original frame, dati...
Teak
Heavy Antique Public House Fire Back, English Hearth Reflector, Georgian, C.1800
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a heavy antique public house fire back. An English, cast iron hearth reflector, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800. Admirably substantial example, with relief persona...
Iron
Portuguese 19th Century Carved Stone Pedestal Sink
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A Classical pedestal sink from Portugal, 19th century, carved from stone in the form of a scallop shell as if designed by the artist Botticelli himself to draw Venus from the sea. Th...
Stone
Monumental Rare Antique Renaissance Revival Gothic Walnut Fireplace Mantel 11 FT
Located in Dayton, OH
Very large and exceedingly rare English Renaissance Revival fireplace mantel, circa 1860s. Made of hand carved walnut featuring a gothic cathedral design. The fireplace portion is ...
Walnut
Antique Wooden Log Basket with Hand-Forged Hardware, Wabi-Sabi, 19th Century
Located in Benalmadena, ES
Rustic wooden vessel constructed from solid timber planks and reinforced with hand-forged iron staples and corner brackets. The wood exhibits a natural weathered patina with visible ...
Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th Century Reclaimed Decorative French Doors
Located in Mckinney, TX
Striking double-sided French doors, crafted from solid oak in the 19th century and reclaimed from a historic property in France. Each panel showcases a different character-rich finis...
Oak
French 19th Century Marble Top Garden Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An exceptional French marble-topped bakery or garden table with industrial details in the wrought and cast iron base reflecting the late 19th century time period. The white marble sl...
Marble, Iron
18th Century French Napoleon III Weight-Driven Spit Jack
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Functional 18th century French Napoleon III weight-driven spit jack made of wrought iron, wood and stone. It was used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace...
Stone, Wrought Iron
19th Century 'French Revolution' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon period fireback that symbolizes the French Revolution. On top of the pillar is a Phrygian cap. This is the cap of Marianne, a national symbol of France. ...
Iron
Antique French Napoleon III Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Napoleon III fireplace grate, made of cast iron and wrought iron. The andirons represent Alsace. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
Iron, Wrought Iron
French 17th/ 18th Century Baroque Hand Carved Stone Head Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful 17th/ 18th century baroque hand carved stone head ornament. lovely folk art style. France circa 1650-1750. Weathered and some small losses. H:24cm W:16cm D:20cm
Stone
Antique 19th Century Reclaimed Iron Garden Fence Grate Door Panel Wall Gate 83"
Located in Dayton, OH
Period set of antique Victorian Era reclaimed architectural wrought iron garden fence grates / gates. 37 available, sold individually. Made f...
Iron
Antique Portuguese Baroque Carved Wooden Ornament, Circa 1750
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful decorative ornament with original color/gilding . Portugal circa 1750, Weathered, small losses. Measurements include the pedestal. H:46cm W:35cm D:9cm
Wood
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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