Stone Architectural Elements

Rare and beautiful small medieval treasure. Hand carved Romanesque marble capital, Italy, circa 1250-1400. Weathered, small losses. More photo's available on request. H:15,5cm W:16c...

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 1600...

This late 19th century surround is in a brown Belgian marble. Simple and decorative with nice details on the front. Perfect for a small room. Measures: 106 cm EW 41.73" 100 cm EH ...

A striking architectural dragon finial, dramatically modelled with an arched, scaled body, raised wings and an expressive open-mouthed head. Inspired by traditional Gothic architectu...

Carved from a single block of solid Carrara marble, this exceptional 17th century French heraldic crest was discovered in a château in the Loire Valley. The deeply sculpted shield be...

This solid base stone is a striking piece of off-white French limestone, perfect for those who appreciate the timeless elegance of Axel Vervoordt’s aesthetic. The rectangular, reclai...

This solid base stone is a striking piece of off-white French limestone, perfect for those who appreciate the timeless elegance of Axel Vervoordt’s aesthetic. The rectangular, reclai...

Beautiful soft toned sandstone Louis XV fireplace mantel from mid- France. Subtle decorated frieze combined with perfectly executed elegant swooping lines make this 18th century mas...

A Wonderful Large Boule d'Escalier Bronze Cut Crystal / Glass Banister Newel Post Finial

Pair Neoclassical Cast Stone Pine Cone Garden Ornaments. Pair large vintage cast stone pine cones / artichokes on raised socle and square plinths with lichened and moss, originally a...

A beautiful French Louis XIV period, 18th century, original mantle piece in Rouge Griotte marble. The marble was used in lots of historical landmarks in...

Encaustic cement tiles were pioneered by the French in the middle of the 19th century and relied on chemical curing rather than traditional firing. This technique had the advantage ...

Circular form rock crystal quartz knob with polished brass base. Created by Phoenix Gallery, NYC. Custom size and finish upon request.

Encaustic cement tiles were pioneered by the French in the middle of the 19th century and relied on chemical curing rather than traditional firing. This technique had the advantage ...

Carved during the height of the French Gothic era, this remarkable limestone fragment—once an engaged capital—embodies the profound mastery of 13th-century masonry. Hewn from the bri...

The antique Corinthian corner capital is made of veined marble painted white. One corner is cut away so that the capital can protrudes from the corn...

Antique vintage Millstones or Mill stone used in gristmills, for grinding wheat or other grains. They are sometimes referred to as grindstones or gri...

Large neoclassical style bath made in Scoplito marble, these designs have not changed since Roman or Greek times with these superb simple lines and excellent proportions. Dimensions...

Encaustic cement tiles were pioneered by the French in the middle of the 19th century and relied on chemical curing rather than traditional firing. This technique had the advantage ...

The collection of 12 19th century stone markers made of stone and come in different styles. Six have hooks for attaching the chain. Perfect to use as post...

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 ...

Antique Marble Bathtub Several Hundred of Years Old recently imported from Europe. Antique Marble Bathtub Hundreds of Years Old and therein lies our first dilemma. Having been in the...

Beautiful and surprising 19th century French Louis XV Rococo style fireplace mantel in white marble. The perfect dimensions and decorations truly make this mantel stand out. Lovely...

Moroccan handcrafted and hand painted cement tile with traditional leaves design. These are authentic Moroccan encaustic tiles hand made by artisans in Fe...

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

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

The pair of antique stone capitals come with separate semi-circular bases. These are to be attache to a wall like pilasters. Can be used for planter bases, small side table or as gar...

Exquisite Rotunda Structure Kiosk Copper & Carved Stone Bench Seating Columns . Monumental Exquisite refined work King Charles X Period Rotunda rotundus building structure with a circular ground plan covered by a large copper dome...

Beautiful Baroque marble holy water font or stoup, Unique and original period piece. Italy, circa 1750. Weathered condition. H:11,5cm W:24,5cm D:18-33cm

A stately and well carved marble Corinthian column capital, 19th century, Italy. Presented and displayed inverted, with a typical decorative motif of acanthus and volute. Perfect f...

A large 17th century French capital on a associated base. Sculpted front and sides, flat backside. Great to decorate a garden or display indoors.

A Rare and Monumental Italian Carved Carrara Marble Model of a Cathedral, Rome, 19th century, circa 1840. Possibly a representation of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence Italy. The Italian Renaissance is renowned for its magnificent works of art and architecture, which are admired to this day for their grandeur and intricate details. Among the most impressive examples of this era are the rare and monumental carved Carrara marble models of cathedrals...

A well-weathered 20th century English composition stone rectangular plaque depicting a griffin within a rope twist border. This stone plaque will make an interesting neoclassical ad...

Antique pair of marble corbels in Acanthus Leaf Pattern. This pair is made from solid marble, which have been hand carved with the architectural element of ornate scrolling. The corb...

Encaustic cement tiles were pioneered by the French in the middle of the 19th century and relied on chemical curing rather than traditional firing. This technique had the advantage ...

Timeless Bolection Stone Fireplace Surround. Ultimate grand proportions for an original grand fireplace decor. Late 19th century from France. Lots of ...

A Substantial and Weighty Ancient Porphyry Slab, Possibly Serving as a Lid (?) Pavement (?) or Sealing a Tomb Exhibits a rectangular form Its surface is adorned with the remnants of...

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

An exceptional marble capital of the classic Corinthian order with 3 tiers of foliate acanthus leaves. Both large and well preserved our beautiful example retains much of its crisp ...

Baradari, also Bara Dari, is a building or pavilion with twelve doors designed to allow free flow of air. The structure has three doorways on every side of the square-shaped structure. Because of their outstanding acoustic features, these buildings were particularly well-suited for mujra dance or courtesan dance performances by the noble courtesans. They were also well-suited for live performances and private concerts by various musicians and poets in front of the ruling kings of the time. They were also valued for their fresh air during hot summers of India. Bara in Urdu/Hindi means Twelve and the word Dar means 'door'. Baradari in white marble Size= 144" x 144" x 120" H Material= White Agra marble...

This unusual antique fireplace surround was crafted at the end of the 18th century. It is made of a very special colored marble with brass bijouterie; it is typical of Directoire per...

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 ...

Authentic Louis XVI Fireplace Mantel – 19th Century Elegant French fireplace mantel from the 19th century, crafted in exclusive Bois de Jourdan marble. The refined Louis XVI lines c...

Spectacular and Amazing French Louis XVI style fireplace mantel in beautiful Italian Carrara white marble. This mantel is decorated with exquisite and exuberant carvings, with a bea...

Very decorative and beautiful weathered white marble panel depicting a vase. France, circa 1750-1800. Measurements include the wooden base. H:23,5cm W:14,5cm D:7,5cm

Beautiful Baroque marble holy water font or stoup, Unique and original period piece. Italy, circa 1750 H:12cm W:24,5cm D:18-33cm

19th century Rouge de Mazy marble Louis XV fireplace mantel. Interior dimensions: Height: 34,65 in (88 cm) Width: 39,76 in (101 cm)

For your consideration, a rare and hard to find Pull Doorknob, designed by Pepe Mendoza, Mexico circa the 1950s. Mayan revival period. Constructed with malachite and azurite compos...

Just discovered from an old Kyoto garden- impressive garden Sculpture, 15 Feet Tall Message or Call us for details or to reserve... For the finest garden- a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements. Japan, a monumental antique stone pagoda tower that is nearly five meters , about 180” tall, hand carved from solid granite, Taisho period circa 1920s, and a spiritual representation of five earthly and celestial elements. This pagoda rivals a similar example given by Sapporo, Japan to the Portland, Oregon Japanese garden (See Portland's Japanese Garden Pagoda...

Pair of marble Roman capitals. Corinthian order Made with stone and with matching black metal bases. Roman antiquities. “Certificate of Authenticity”. Pair of monumental Corinthian capitals, decorated in two registers with acanthus leaves. Its large size indicates that its use would be destined for an important public temple. From the French region of Nimes. Provenance: The Chenel Collection. 2nd century...

Antique Louis XVI fireplace mantel – 19th century Calacatta doré marble This elegant 19th-century antique fireplace mantel in refined Louis XVI style is crafted from exclusive Cala...

Very nice and colorful fireplace mantel from the Northern part of Italy. This Italian beauty dated from the beginning of the 19th century it was reclaimed from a large estate. Its vi...

An early 19th/ late 18th century Dutch fireplace mantel in the Louis XVI manner. The nice mantel has great proportions and is wonderfully decorated in "V.O.C." style. It superbly c...

This exceptional 19th-century Fireplace Mantel from Paris is a rare and highly decorative architectural antique, hand-carved in richly coloured Sarrancolin marble. With its generous ...

A substantial Neoclassical-style gazebo crafted from marble and wrought iron, dating to the 20th century. This elegant garden structure features a hexagonal plan supported by six flu...

Late 19th century pair of hand carved marble corbels with organic following decoration previously part of larger interior architectural feature or fireplace The sections are extreme...

A striking Gothic-style wall plaque featuring a sculptural skull framed by dramatically outstretched wings. Richly modelled in relief, the design combines macabre symbolism with arch...

Carved granite benitier or sink, primitive carved stone head as the water spout. Usually found at the entrance of Church or Monastry, to cleanse hands and mark the sign of the cross ...

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.

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This extraordinary fireplace mantel in white statuary marble with opulent carved roses is incredible. It is eye catching and one of a kind. It could work very well in a Rococo interi...