Limestone Architectural Elements

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...

18th century Italian Neoclassical carved limestone Corinthian capital. Weathered and broken, this architectural fragment makes an resonant outdoor or indoor decorative element. Gre...

Authentic French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel – 19th Century This magnificent French Louis XV fireplace mantel is a fine example of 19th-century craftsmanship. Made from French limesto...

Nineteenth Century solid limestone lithographers stone. Two smooth printing surfaces with a rough exterior. Stenciled graphics on the edge, H 3 0. Limestone was used more commonly th...

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...

Rare hand carved stone Wellhead cistern Basin Antique Fountain Focal point LA CA. 19th Century Neogothic Water Wellhead hand carved stone planter Basin ...

Sensational French antique fireplace surround for the connoisseur. Late 16th - early 17th century period chateau fireplace surround in great authent...

An antique Italian pair of Corinthian Capitals from the Renaissance period, hand carved in limestone. Minor fading, scratches due to age. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1500...

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

A pair of 300 year old travertine mantles salvaged from a 17th century church in Le Marche. The stone is absolutely beautiful and the pieces have aged allowing for us still to see th...

Nice French Campagnard style fireplace mantel in lovely limestone. This mantel comes from central France, burgundy area. Its perfect size makes it possible to install this mantel in ...

Medieval Limestone Figural Corbel. Corbel is carved in high relief with a stylized grotesque face. It would have originally been created as an architec...

Hand Carved Stone Capital Base Side Coffee Table Garden Pedestal Antique element . LARGE and Very rare Renaissance hand carved capital of the 16th century corner carved limestone Cha...

This is a beautiful Gothic stone sculpture made out of limestone originating from Spain. It was likely from a castle or ancient cathedral as it’s depicting a chiseled cross . It is ...

Pair of antique carved stone capitals. A wonderful pair of English, decorative Limestone capitals circa 1820.

Small French Louis XV Fireplace Mantel. Unique little Louis XV Fireplace mantel in Corton Violine limestone from the area of Burgundy in France. The soft and warm tones makes this...

This pair of 18th century Italian lions have incredible detail's and likeness to their subject. Details are exquisitely rendered throughout these pieces, from the lion's mane to its ...

Truly a one-of-a-kind offering, this chateau column base was hand-carved in Dijon, France, circa 1750, making it a Louis XV period architectural. Carved from a single block of limest...

Recently salvaged from an important French building in the Lyon area, this pair of balcony corbels are from the Napoleon III period (sometimes called Second Empire style). Each corbel was hand-carved in pierre de villebois stone, which is a very hard limestone used...

Lovely subtle decorated French Louis XV fireplace mantel in nice soft toned limestone. This mantel shows how a true Parisian limestone Louis XV fireplace mantel should look and feel....

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.

French Louis XV fireplace – an architectural statement in natural stone This French Louis XV marble fireplace offers a refined balance between decorative richness and architectural ...

Timeless French Beige Vintage limestone fireplace Surround. 19th century period Louis Philippe style fireplace in beige hard stone. It was...

18th Century Hand Carved Stone Coat of Arm Wall Mount Art Overdoor Crest Antique . Rare 18th century Blason Armorial Armoirie Coat of Arms with finely hand carved scrolls around an oval medallion. Great to wall mount this historic sculpture...

17th C. Hand Carved Stone Niche Wall Mount Plaque Architectural Element Antique . Late 1600’s Rare hand carved stone Niche from a Chateau Estate Provenc...

A large mid-18th century style limestone fireplace. The barrel frieze with deeply carved flowing oak leaves. The moulded jambs and lintel with moulded shelf above. Georgian style. Mo...

A monumental scale Cotswold limestone round garden pond or pool surround measuring a magnificent 7.3m (24ft) wide! Reclaimed from the courtyard of a large country house near Malmesb...

A large carved Portland stone keystone, likely eighteenth century, the tapered form with female mask carved to the front face.

This stone plateau/table originally from Indonesia makes a gorgeous low table for your interiors or exteriors. The ancient carvings combined with a dev...

Nice French Campagnard style fireplace mantel in lovely limestone. This gem comes from central France, burgundy area. Its perfect size make it possible to install this mantel in al...

This reclaimed antique French limestone archway from the 18th century adds character and personality to any garden space. Made out of limestone, it boasts a unique and weathered appe...

French 18th century period country style limestone fireplace surround. Elegant and not too rustic for a timeless modern interior design. Measures: 181 cm exterior width 71,26 inc...

A well carved Renaissance style fireplace in limestone, with a centre keystone to frieze, and deeply carved drops of ribbons and flowers to...

A gargoyle is an ornamental waterspout that protrudes from a roof and carries rainwater away from the walls of a building, protecting it from damage. This rare Gargoyle dates back to...

Discover a Timeless Masterpiece: Our 19th Century French Antique Limestone Fireplace. Immerse yourself in the elegance of the past with this exquisite, hand-carved masterpiece from 1...

Beautiful and strong early 18th century George II limestone panelled frame chimneypiece. The frieze centred by a moulded keystone with graduated flut...

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...

19th century French Louis XVI style fireplace mantel in nice warm limestone. This nice and clean looking paneled Louis XVI is adorned with two lovely stylish flowers on both sides o...

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 original antique burgundy hard stone bloc with a central lower part. Perfect to be used as a tabletop or for a Wabi Sabi spirit fireplace base and ca...

A good quality English bolection with moulded frieze and jambs in the classic Queen Anne style. Travertine stone. Moulded plinths that follow jamb mo...

A large, hand carved Vincenza limestone Corinthian capital.

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...

A magnificent antique French limestone fireplace in Renaissance style! This historic mantel (fireplace) dates from the 18th century and exudes a lot of allure due to its robustness a...

Hand Carved Stone Finial Decorative Architectural Element Urn Antiques landscape .Early 19th Century Rustic Decorative Flambeau . Large Center piece of Hand Crafted Stone Flame finia...

A rare late 13th / early 14th century limestone pinnacle reclaimed from the East End of the south retro choir roof of Beverley Minster, Yorkshire, one of two we have for sale. Dating...

An 18th-century staddle stone crafted from limestone and originating from England, this piece consists of two separate components: the base and the cap. When stacked together, they form a complete staddle stone. Traditionally, staddle stones served as sturdy supports for granaries, hayricks, game larders, and similar structures. By elevating these buildings above the ground, they allowed for air circulation to prevent rot, while the cap ensured that the building and its contents were out of reach for mice and other vermin. While you may still find some staddle stones serving their original purpose in England—particularly in the Cotswolds, where most of our antique staddle stones...

Each standing at 165cm (64.96 inches) tall, these spectacular reclaimed 20th century outdoor braziers or vintage garden torchieres bring grandeur and prestige to any property. Imagine the pair placed either side of an entrance to a lavish mansion or framing the steps at the bottom of the courtyard to a countryside estate. They are of a huge and prominent scale and deserve to be in equally impressive surroundings. Sourced from a property in London, these reclaimed outdoor braziers date from the early 20th century. Each features a domed steel dish...

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 ...

18th Century Louis XV Limestone Fireplace Mantel from France This elegant 18th-century Louis XV fireplace mantel is hand-carved from antique French limestone, showcasing the timeles...

17th Century Large Mantle Louis XIII Chateau Hand Carved Stone Antique Fireplace. Rare and unique French antique castle fireplace King Louis XIII period Limestone Chimney , Regal Ch...

Experience a piece of French history with this antique French limestone finial. Meticulously reclaimed from a 19th-century building, this limestone finial adds character to your gard...

Beautiful antique fireplace made of French limestone from the 19th century in the style of Louis XIII. This French antique fireplace mantle has a wide front section with beautiful o...

Extremely Rare 17th Century Louis XIII Chateau Fireplace, 1610-1643 Rare and unique French antique castle fireplace Louis XIII period Limestone Chimney with a magnificent Trumeau T...

Gothic Limestone frieze decorated with curly foliage North of France, 14th-15th century 59,8 x 15,6x 22 cm This French Gothic limestone frieze, adorned with curling foliage, stands ...

Handcarved in the South of France, this 19th century French Burgundy Limestone Wall Fountain brings elegance to any outdoor space. The trough style basin and antique bronze spout...

A carved limestone fireplace in the English Gothic style. The diamond shaped frieze with shields and Tudor roses with moulded jambs. Moulded shelf above. A copy of an earlier piece. ...

Beautiful antique castle fireplace of French limestone from the 19th century. This mantle with trumeau is richly decorated with ornaments and beautiful lines. A fireplace with a stat...

An English, Corinthian Order pilaster capital carved in Portland Stone, likely mid-nineteenth century. Provenance unknown. Attractively weathered throughout.

Beautifully decorated fireplace from the 19th century. Equipped with an elegant shape and beautiful ornaments in the front part. This fireplace is in Louis XV style and has a beautif...