Architectural Elements

Certainly the most impressive antique door knocker on 1stdibs. This marvelously finest handcrafted and amazing condition antique door knocker is another one of our recent great finds. Can you imagine this fine bronze eagle head on your door? Having this gorgeous bronze door knocker made as the finishing touch, would have made this a real statement piece, and it still will be. Mind you, with a unique and all hand-crafted bronze door knocker of this size, quality and beauty suddenly in your face and you too would be impressed when showing up at this front door. Especially with the fierce looking eagle holding the wreath knocker in his beak staring at you. They really don't make 'em like this anymore and we are proud to be able to offer it to the 1stdibs community in such amazing condition. Mind you, our price for this unique antique bronze door knocker...

Beautiful antique arched top stained glass window with flowers and jewels. This antique stained glass window has been put into a new w...

Created by Marc Lalique in 1962, the Faunes door handles show two crystal fauns sculpted in relief, set amongst a motif of vine leaves and bunches of grapes. Handcrafted in France ...

French Gilded Wood Rococo Wall or Table Fragment. Beautiful period Rococo design constructed in gilt wood featuring intricate scroll motifs throughout as well a small old mirrored ...

Beautiful Baroque marble holy water font or stoup, Unique and original period piece. Italy, circa 1650-1750. Weathered condition with some minor cracks that have no influence on the ...

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...

Two modernist panels of wrought iron - railings, gates or screens. Mid-20th century, found in Sweden. Striking modernist design of folded triangles and rods finished in black paint....

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...

Handsome, hand wrought, industrial 19th Century Dutch Copper and Brass Coal Scuttle referred to as. "5KAN. This scuttle was used to carry coal or water. It has been elegantly repurp...

An antique carved and painted architectural panel from the 19th century, with rinceaux motifs. This exquisite 19th-century carved and painted architectural panel captures the eye wit...

Beautiful weathered hand carved stone angel head ornament that once adorned a facade. France, circa 1650-1750. Weathered. Measurement includes the wooden base.

Beautiful weathered oak panel depicting a baroque angel on an acanthus curl. Weathered and small losses, most likely it was once part of a larger panel. France circa 1750. treated ag...

Unique and very beautiful pair weathered white marble baroque ornaments. They most likely once adorned a church altar. Original period pieces, Italy, circa 1650-1750. Weathered and s...

Hand-painted iron architectural panel, Indo-Persian/Mughal revival, mid-20th century. Three stacked reserves feature leaping gazelles within scrolling vines and blossoms, rendered in...

Circular push-pull door handle in brass, with hammered texture. Mid-20th century. Found in France. The handle is made up of two separate pieces with hammered texture; each trimmed w...

19th C. French Louis XIV wrought iron bombe balcony railing. It is characterized by its hand-forged, ornate scrollwork and a bombe form that curves outward. These types of railings w...

Now I know we all wish to have that barn find, but this truly is a great barn find!!! 45 years it has been dry stored, and you can see from the condition that this original Gypsy Ca...

Circular push-pull door handle in bronze (or brass), mid-20th century, France. A very simple elegant handle, made up of two separate pieces - each side with a slightly concave dish ...

Antique Lantern Cloche – C A stunning octagonal lantern cloche, salvaged from France. The cloche creates a miniature greenhouse and provides a beautiful form of protection of plants...

Pair Of Antique Walnut Stick & Ball Sunburst Architectural Corbels C1900 Measures - 39 1/4" x 53" x 1" A pair of antique walnut architectural corbels from circa 1900, featuring a s...

An outstanding and exceptional set of 3 16th century ceiling panels - beams from Barcelona. Hand hewn solid wood panels beautifully painted. Fabulous architectural elements to incorp...

Wonderful baroque altar ornament with Angel head. Great and unique item. Spain circa 1750 Weathered, losses and old repairs. More photo's available on request. Measurements include ...

Beautiful and large handcarved giltwood baroque ornament that once adorned a chapel or a church. It represents an baroque angel between acanthus leaves. Amazing period piece in a ver...

Primitive unlacquered brass cast brass door pulls attached to long, slim backplates. These have a patinated finish that has developed beautifully and naturally over the past 60-70 ye...

Beautiful handcarved giltwood acanthus leaf curl ornament that once adorned a chapel .Original period piece that due it’s high age has a wonderful weathered look. Italy circa 1780/...

Antique zinc weathervane that we believe probably came from France and was constructed around the turn of the century and by that we mean circa 1900. Completely original and unrestor...

Very colorful and unique handmade ceramic tiles. Manufactured by Faiencerie de Bouffioulx, Belgium, 1920s Stylized design in wonderful bright colors green, pink, ochre and light blue...

Amazing set of handmade tiles in rich green colors. Each tile is divided into six faces. Manufactured early 20th century, Belgium. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, ...

A rare opportunity to acquire this exquisite panelled room with original wall fabric, circa 1912. This room was designed by Jac. van den Bosch (1868-1948), the wall fabric was design...

Superb 19th century Parisian Louis XV fireplace mantel in beautiful soft toned Italian Breche marble. The serpentine shelf rests above a paneled frieze centered with an beautiful fl...

An exceptional pair of English 15th century Gargoyles - Gargouilles - Elements from a Monument, carved from stone. Outstanding patina. Now resti...

Vintage Carved Wood Architectural Grates Unsigned 20thC Measures - 34.5"H x 17.25"W x 1.5"D These vintage carved wood architectural grates feature scrollwork and floral motifs, typic...

1 of the 6 Exceptional antique Spanish wall tiles, white with rich warm colors (Onda, Spain Valencia). The dimensions per tile are 7.9 inch (20 cm) × 7.9 inch (20 cm). Please note t...

This is a new copper and brass acorn finial that can be used indoor as an architectural accent or in a outdoor garden. The acorn is a symbol of go...

Dutch Gothic style (19th Century) oak and gilt filigree carved 4 section steeple (Provenance: a Dutch church 108 Utrechtsestraat St., Amsterdam).

Add a touch of Mexican flair to your cabinets with this stunning Set of Six Cabinet Pulls in Brass & Stone Inlay designed and manufactured in Taxco Mexico in the 1950's by Los Castil...

Tilted concrete "soup-cup" planters by Swiss Architect Willy Guhl. Great patina and coloring to each planter. Excellent vintage condition. Great planter and standalone sculpture for ...

A large antique Indonesian terracotta water jar with wavy patterns, hollow beaded motifs and nicely weathered appearance. Born in Indonesia, this ...

Beautiful late 19th century antique stained glass window with flowers and jewels. This is a great window with good colors from a private billiards room in Fairfield County Ct. Original salvaged from an estate in northern New Jersey over 40 years ago. It has some small cracks shown in the photos but is very sturdy and in very good condition. The sizes are for the stained glass window in a small wood frame...

Neither money or effort was spared in making this elegant temple doors. All materials for the door and the artisans were hand picked for this divine project. This door comes from a t...

American terra-cotta Beaux Arts architectural block tile. The academic architectural style taught at the Ecole des Beaux Arts incorporates French Neo-classicism with Renaissance and Baroque elements. This architectural piece is made of cast white glazed terra-cotta. Exquisitely detailed scroll and leaf pattern that can function incorporated into a building facade or a garden element. Good overall condition with some chips and overall crazing to the glaze, but structurally sound and sturdy. No structural cracks to compromise the integrity of the block tile. One of two architectural tiles offered here. This piece was found in the garden of a mansion in Poughkeepsie, NY. The tile came off of a building in downtown NYC...

Very unique antique cast brass Italian/French Gothic cast brass door knocker. Great design and form featuring two cherubs and a grotesque gargoyle. ...

A large lateral push-pull door handle of abstract Brutalist design. European, second half 20th century. A striking piece - made to span the full width of a door - formed from cast ...

Hand Carved Stone Limestone Simple Rustic Fireplace Mantle Surround Antiques CA. A nicely Hand finished carved simple white and off white limestone fireplace mantel (fireplace) surro...

Amazingly colorful French Louis XV fireplace mantel from Paris, France. This bright and friendly pompadour style mantel comes with cast iron stove and...

A vibrant 18th century Italian rococo panel with shaped silhouette, painted in ochre and celadon tones. The central figure—a cherubic child gathering wheat—is framed by ornate scroll...

Grueby Faience St George and the Dragon Tile circa 1905. Vibrantly colored glazed earthenware circa 1905. Lovely period example.

This 19th-century French zinc rooftop finial features a beautifully weathered patina and originates from a courthouse in Northern France. Raised on a triangular base with a classical...

PAIR of Ivan Kristufek Czechoslovakian Mid-Century Op Art glass tiles with a lenticular star pattern centered with a rippled background (PRICED AS PAIR)

Magnificent architectural limestone arch originating from an 18th-century French château, carved from white limestone (pierre calcaire blanche). This grand piece features a triangula...

Licensed and manufactured by the Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio Foundation in 1979, this large Plaster Bas-Relief Plaque is an exact replica of the original, which adorned the entr...

Antique chain sculpture that defies gravity. The term brutalism — which derives from the French word brut, meaning “raw” — was coined to describe this style trend that emerged in the...

Very well detailed and proportioned, carved Stone architectural spire of the gothic style. Made during the last quarter of the 19th century, origin is unknown. The carved detailing a...

Unusual set of three leaded stained glass panels, executed in the modernist style, constructed of colored glass pieces, fused with lead trim, framed with a solid wood border. The t...

1 of the 40 amazing set handmade tiles in rich dark green, lilac/purple colors. Manufactured around 1920 by Marque de Fabrique CF, Devres, France These tiles would be charming displa...

French gilded Rococo tall metal wall or table fragment. Beautiful period Rococo design constructed in gilt featuring intricate scroll motifs throughout. This large hand gilt piece wo...

Sometimes referred to as a dormer, this zinc oeil de boeuf window frame is from France, circa 1890. First used during the 17th century, the dormer...

19th Century Asian Architectural transom panel with pierced carved foliage.

Small and elegant white marble Louis XVI fireplace mantel. Lovely original conditions with some dicoloring in the topsheld. Would be perfect for a...

This is a large set of 350 antique French handmade ceramic tiles. Manufactured by Devres, circa 1920s. Colorful pattern in yellow, red and green. These tiles would be charming displa...