Architectural Elements

Africa, 2 decorative elements in polychrome wood around 1950.

Very beautiful and robust castle mantelpiece made of French limestone! This antique mantelpiece dates from the 18th century and has a subtle ornament in the middle of the front part ...

1 of the 40 handmade tiles in rich yellow, green and brown glazed colors. Manufactured around 1920 by Gilliot Hemiksem, Belgium. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, fr...

An enormous, English carved Portland Stone keystone, Edwardian c.1905, with a female mask to the front. Of astonishing and imposing scale, wear as expected, repaired nose.

This exceptional steel and glass brise-soleil panel was designed in 1964 by Jean Prouvé for the cafeteria of the Saint-Joseph Institution in Nancy. Conceived as a functional architec...

A pair of monumental solid satinwood doors with classical egg and dart carved decoration and fine quality brass door furniture. Brass door pulls marked CHING (Comyn Ching of Londo...

A distinctive, button-shaped pull. The flared profile springs to a slightly cambered top. Fingers easily find their place between the perfectly round face and a full, filleted rose. Metal finishes available in satin nickel or antique brass. Custom metal finishes available upon request. The Vica...

Large Antique Victorian oak fretwork with a diamond and square stick and ball design, with carved wood panels in each corner. Salvaged from a Victorian es...

Pairs sculptural of Brutalist square push and pull bronze door handles with intense abstract relief and original patina are for double doors or on a single door on both sides. These ...

Vintage Mid Century Modern Brutalist Jerusalem Celtic Irish Cross Door Knocker Vintage 60s Modernist Brass Jerusalem Celtic Irish Cross Door Knocker Ci...

Large French double door from the late 19th century. Made of solid pine wood in the original paint. Doors made in frame construction with 4 cassettes each. Very beautiful origi...

Hand forged folding Moroccan iron screen with three panels decorated with Moorish designs. Classic and elegant Art & Craft this highly embellished, detailed folding screen divider in the Mediterranean Spanish style iron art work would embellish any room, garden or wall, Santa Barbara style. Could make an amazing headboard. Three panels folding iron screen with Moorish designs in repeat. Heavy and well-made original condition. Each panel: 68.5" high, 15.75" wide Folds up for easy storage. Hand forged heavy wrought iron screen divider by skilled Moroccan artisans in Marrakech Morocco. Rustic Spanish colonial style wrought iron window grill...

Pair of beautifully carved giltwood appliques.

Capital decorated with foliage and grapes France, 13th century Limestone 33 x 39 x 35 cm This 13th-century French capital, carved in a pale limestone, has a broad, slightly flaring...

Late 19th early 20th Century Pharmacy sign wooden pestle and mortar, the piece shows the many years it was exposed to the elements with a fine patina becoming said piece. The paint i...

Beautiful unique fireplace of Portoro marble. Portoro marble has its origin in Italy and is a very nice warm marble of dark brown/black with beautiful flam...

The four early stone pedestals or plinths can be used as garden ornaments for supporting potted plants or seating. Measures: Top 8" x 8" Base 14" x 14.25" Height 16.75".

Finely carved elegant vases with lion mascarons and flower garlands.

Stunning late 18th-early 19th century Italian painted and parcel carved giltwood architectural over door, architectural element or fragment. A ...

A set of four Chinese Qing Dynasty period large carved elm wood interior door panels from the late 19th century, with fretwork design, openwork and figures in landscape scenes carved...

A plaster study of an ionic column. Marked in pencil “American Philosophical Society, Philadelphia, PA.” Rough unsealed plaster patina.

Very fine and decorative Rococo fireplace from Holland. Beautiful decorative piece, nice proportioned with serpentine breakfront shelf above a very decorative and swooping freeze ...

A very nice soft toned limestone Louis XVI from France. This 19th century fireplace has a nice profiled top that rests above a paneled frieze with...

Many of Carlo Bugatti's superior pieces were commissioned by a number of the Royal Houses of Europe, some of the Great Estates of America and Europe and some of the most successful families from around the world. including such amazing one of a kind example such as this important and rare majestic Carlo Bugatti Keyhole Mirror...

Louis XVI period Limestone Mantel Interior dimensions: H: 37" W: 51"

A set of 9 antique Delft tiles depicting biblical scenes. Dating to the 18th century, each tile is painted in manganese and white with varying scenes from the New Testament. These r...

Ancient and important wooden dome with carved and gilded shell. In the center dominates a splendid projecting shell, carved and gilded in leaf, a typical motif of Baroque taste. A ri...

A very interesting pair of early 20th century Northern Italian window protectors in bronze and iron. These intriguing pieces are wonderful to build in as "doors" to cabinets or niche...

American Churches by Roger G Kennedy. Stewart Tabori & Chang, 1982. First Edition hardcover with dust jacket. 296 pp. 235 illustrations from 188 color photographs. Beautifully produc...

A pair of unusual architectural lamps, circa 1980s. Heavy and well made, travertine bases, on a dimmer providing uplight. These lamps could also be room dividers, etc...

An antique French Renaissance Revival mirror crest, meticulously carved from wood and adorned with a rich gilt finish, dating to circa 1890. This finely crafted architectural element...

These late 19th century reclaimed Italian floor tiles in Carrara marble were salvaged from Wingfield castle in England. Dating from circa 1880, th...

Important Pair of Antique Torchères in the Louis XV Manner Constructed in patinated and silvered bronze, and rouge brecciated marble; rising from serpentine marble bases, trimmed with silvered bronze tied cannelures, the tripartite scrolled legs issue columns incorporating addorsed syrinxes, holding reeded Pan pipes...

Rose Quartz and Bronze push and pull door handle, a unique piece made from a semi precious stone in soft pink, set into a bronze holder that follows its natural shape and is made to measure. It is a piece of jewelry for your door. The handle is attached to a bronze bracket which will befitted to the door with two standard bolts (not supplied) suiting the thickness of your door. The handle can be applied inside or outside on a single door. It can also be used cupboard...

A sensational later 19th century girouette - weathervane of a Galleon found in the South of France. The galleon is expertly crafted from beautifully patina...

An antique country store broom display rack, manufactured by S. C. Tatum Co. around 1885. Crafted from a robust cast iron industrial wheel, this piece exemplifies late 19th-century A...

Ancient Carved Wooden Architectural Indian Roof Decoration A beautiful piece of folk architecture from the Indian continent, the corbel was usually found marking doorways warding ...

Two architectural push and pull square cast bronze door handle with matching letterbox fine linear textural surface like straw. They have a gol...

A French Bronze Door Handle, 19th Centry Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimension: Width: 32cm Depth: 7cm Height: 11.3cm

Octagon form rock crystal handle with nickel plating decoration. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Size, and finish upon request.

A set of 4 Delft patterned polychrome wall tiles known as English chintz. Dating to circa 1850, each 5 inch tile showcases classically hand decorated floral patterns in a vibrant bl...

Single round door handle with deep relief that is textured. Cast bronze relief in perfect condition. The bronze has a subtitle patina due to the textured surface and its age, circa ...

1 of the 24 blue and white sunflower tiles. The floral tiles are handmade and hand painted in Europe, Italy. These tiles are particularly beautiful, the biscuit is handmade and the ...

20th Century gilded swell bodied copper rooster weather vane on modern stand. Rooster standing atop a pointed directional. Nice bright copper age on slim black base. 24"L x 22"H x 2 ...

A very near pair of marble elements with a well carved restrained design, previously part of larger architectural feature like a grand fireplace. Each section has a good decorative ...

Beautiful Art Nouveau border tiles, with an image of a guirlande in relief. The gorgeous red-brown color is glazed. Manufactured around 1930 by, Societé Morialmé, Belgium. The dimen...

Double pair of clear perspex and brass round door knobs, European 1970's. These identical door handles can be applied inside or outside on a pair of ...

A 19th century French Louis XVI style breche Violette marble fireplace. The shaped, scrolled jambs with carved square paterae above. The bowed frieze with flutes throughout and shape...

Victorian style brass door knocker, A large Victorian style brass door knocker decorated with an Urn, this a one piece Knocker The door knocker ...

Solid 27 inch (70 cm) tall stone grill. This amazing piece of stone has a five legged iron grill roster on top. Originally used as a milling stone this French heavyweight was converted to a heat socking garden grill...

An elegant walnut French Louis XV style fireplace, the centre with carved motif with panelled arbalete frieze, shaped jambs with carved...

This plain and austere plaquette shows us a muscular Roman young man wearing just a loincloth. Squatting on the ground he sits, in the typical position of the Le Penseur artwork by R...

Antique 18th century French Shutters in old putty grey paint. In total, we currently have a grouping of (14) individual shutters, or (7) pairs. The antique French shutters...

Solid cast bronze and glass relief are in perfect condition. The bronze has a strong patina due to the textured surface and its age. The circle of clear glass has insertions of small pieces of metal. The handle can be applied inside or outside on a single door. It can also be used cupboard...

Brutalist pair of square bronze push & pull door handles with subtle relief are made in the 1960-70's. These pieces are made of cast bronze and are in perfect condition. The bronze i...

Very nice Bronze Lions Head Door Knocker . 1920s Holland

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Important Note: This piece was designed according to Brazilian hydraulic standards but can be adapted to other international standards. Before completing your purchase, please contac...

The pair of antique cast corbels are hollow and are secured with iron horizontal bars. Can be hung for display or use as brackets for shelving. Also will work well for bookends.

After Napoleon came to power in the early 19th century, France resumed the expansionist policy enjoyed by the First French Colonial Empire after the 16th century. The Napoleon-led ov...