1930s Architectural Elements

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 ...

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 ...

This is an amazing set of 13 antique Art Nouveau handmade tiles, S.A. Produits Céramiques de la Dyle in Wijgmaal, Belga). A beautiful relief and deep rich warm creme, sky blue, and g...

This is an amazing set of antique Art Nouveau handmade tiles. A beautiful relief and a rich rose green, brown and creme color. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, fram...

A beautiful wrought Iron panel attributed to Raymond Subes. Can be adapted as a fire screen or used as a grill.

Pair pinecone cast stone finials. Vintage cast stone garden ornament finials in the form of an inverted pinecone or pineapple on socle base. Some small losses to out-turned leaves ab...

Architectural Art Deco / Nouveau Wood Element / fire screen ?Done in the manner of Charles Rennie Mackintosh,, Possibly built as a stage , theatre prop.. Well made,, wonderful desig...

Priced per square foot. Reclaimed from old warehouses and industrial buildings, this corrugated industrial glass was used as exterior awnings or part...

Set of 14, Never Used, Blue bakelite drawer/door pull knobs each with a chrome strip down the center. Complete your period kitchen cabinetry with this classic Art Deco-era piece with...

Massive French wrought iron sconces with frosted flame globes suitable for interior or exterior use from the 1930's. From an important, massive estate in...

This rarely available Arts & Crafts-period glazed tile features a stag standing on the lakeshore against a mountain backdrop. Its more-than-foot-long size makes it ideal for placemen...

Bronze under the sea architectural freeze. Said to be from a New York City theater awning trim from the 1930s. There was a grouping of 8 panels on first dibs a while back from the s...

This outstanding polychromed terra cotta chapel facade was salvaged from a New Jersey convent in 2007. The entryway features the Holy Family wit...

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...

Pinecone cast stone finial. Vintage cast stone garden ornament finial in the form of an inverted pinecone or pineapple on socle base. Some small loss...

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 ...

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 ...

Set of 8 Italian art deco solid brass door or drawer pulls in the manner of Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1930's. Very similar to maniglie used by Michele Marelli and cabinet maker Cusartel...

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 ...

Pair of charming Italian art deco polished brass door pulls

This is an amazing set of 30 original Art Deco handmade tiles. A beautiful relief and color. With a stylish design. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, framed or incor...

This is an amazing set of antique Art Nouveau handmade tiles with an image of yellow rose in relief on a soft yellow background. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, fr...

This pair of classic 1930s bronze Art Deco entrance railings bronze are designed in the manner of Frank Lloyd Wright, and have polished hand rails and cluster supports. The pieces are thought to be from a bank...

Unusual Art Deco solid cast brass corbel in bell form with fluted gadrooning. Very heavy. 20-25 pounds. A bracket could be attached to the back so it cou...

Brass and Red Rope Barrier A useful piece from an Old Theatre, the barrier is 2 brass columns with a red rope to joining them The posts are 42” high and 11” in diameter at the...

Recently lifted from its original home, a unique and antique set of Art Deco handmade tiles by S.A. Des Pavillions, Florennes. A beautiful relief and color. With stylized design. The...

Recently lifted from its original home, a set of antique tiles from the early 20th century. With a beautiful geometric stylized design. Manufactur...

This is an amazing set of antique Art Nouveau handmade tiles with an image of yellow rose in relief on a soft greyblue background. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, ...

This is an amazing set of antique Art Nouveau handmade tiles with an image of yellow rose in relief on a soft yellow background. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, fr...

1930s Art Deco building wall panel plaque from a NYC building facade made of cast aluminum. Small quantity available at time of posting. Please inquire. Priced each. Finish may vary....

Arch Top Fire Back, Crown, Shield, Cross and Lions The fire back has a large shield in the centre this has a Celtic Cross and a crown over the top with a rampant Lion on either side...

Stunning Pair of Art Deco wrought iron store displays / stands / Fixtures /shelves, GARDEN, Classic Art Deco "waterfall" design, My guess, originally out of an old pastrie shop. Cand...

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

Set of 15 Ocean Blue Bakelite drawer/door pull knobs, each with a chrome strip down the center. Complete your period kitchen cabinetry with this classic Art Deco-era piece with a str...

Large brass letterbox plate made in France around the 1930's. Inner slot dimensions: 11" x 2.4"

Finnish copper and pine door handles from the 1930s. Reminiscent of Alvar Aalto's design. Good vintage condition, patina and wear consistent with age and use. The handles are sold as...

1930s acid-etched mirror push plates with flower and bird detailing; original decorative screws included. Originally used on swinging doors between dining r...

Antique Dutch mail box slot cover, made of brass with the word Brieven which means letters. Made in the Netherlands between 1920's to 1940's. Mail slot opening is approximately 5 i...

Unused yellow Art Deco bakelite door/drawer Pulls with center chrome strip, Set of 19. If you are redoing your kitchen in a 30s or 40s motif or simply looking for a vintage handle/pu...

Colonial Ironwork in Old Philadelphia: The Craftsmanship of the Early Days of the Republic by Philip B. Wallace. Architectural Book Publishing Company, 1930. First Edition hardcover with dust jacket. "147 pages of detailed drawings and magnificent photographs show the craftsmanship of the early days of the Republic in the studies of gates, railings, lamps, locks, hinges, weathervanes, and all the beautiful things that were made by our forefathers." This illustrated tribute to Philadelphia's many well-preserved examples of colonial ironwork has 182 clear and fantastic, large B&W photographs and 41 measured drawings. These rendered ironworks appear in the railings and gates of churchyards, on the marble steps...

This is an amazing brass door handle from the late 1930s, imported from a Milanese apartment. Its attributed to Gio Ponti but it also echoes references of Timo Sarpaneva, Ilmari Tap...

This is an amazing set of antique Art Nouveau handmade tiles with an image of yellow rose in relief on a soft yellow background. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, fr...

3-733 carved oak wall panel.

10 Art Nouveau ceramic tiles by Gilliot Fabrieken Hemiksem, Belgium, circa 1930. Beautiful original antique tiles with a flower in relief. The tile shows a yellow and turquoise flowe...

This is an amazing set of antique Art Deco handmade tiles. A beautiful relief and color. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, framed or incorporated into a custom tile ...

This is an amazing set of Dutch blue handmade tiles. A beautiful and color. With 6 different stylized designs. We offer 20 tiles from the same design. In total 120 tiles...

This is an amazing set of Dutch blue handmade ceramic tiles. Manufactured by Gilliot Hemiksen, 1930s. With 6 different stylized designs. We offer 20 tiles from the same design. In total 120 tiles...

A 1930's metal theatre curtain pulley stand from the Regent Theatre in Norwich, which became ABC cinema. Labelled 'Hall Stage Equipment London'. The handle cast stamp 'Hall Brixton S...

1 of the 30 amazing tiles in rich green and bright pink colors. Each tile is divided into four faces. Manufactured around 1925 by Gilliot Frères, Hemiksem, Belgium. These tiles would...

This is an amazing set of antique handmade tiles by Gilliot Fabrieken Hemiksem, circa 1930s. With 4 different designs. We offer 50 tiles from the same design. In total 200 tiles with...

This is an amazing set of antique Art Nouveau handmade tiles. A beautiful relief and a rich rose green, brown and creme color. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, fram...

This is an amazing set of antique Art Nouveau handmade tiles with an image of yellow rose in relief on a soft yellow background. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, fr...

Industrial Foundry Form, factory casting, beautiful silver zinc original paint, wonderful patina, whimsical, fantasy Art Deco design,'Emaerald City' Very sculptural, see other listings for additional Foundry molds. Foundry molds and patterns are wooden tools, carved out or built up to create negative space, which in turn is used to make the inverse form or shape to be used for the casting of metal. To make a wooden mold, wood needs to be stacked up, like a relief, or cut-out, like a sunken relief, with handles or other pieces to grab and pick up the mold from the molding material. Individual pattern pieces that get packed into the molding material are carved and shaped. The space or forms that these pieces make in the molding material will be the inverse of the final cast piece. These antique foundry molds...

8 old fairground art panels circa 1930 probably panels of an old carousel. These panels are slightly curved from origin and the base is in pine. Ther...

1931 Corbin signed Art Deco bronze push plate with emblem and lock insert salvaged from the Philadelphia Civic Center. Salvaged by Olde Good Things f...

1930 Philadelphia Civic Center Art Deco bronze monolock door knob set. Two sets have a keyhole in the doorknob at time of posting. Please specify. Priced per set. Salvaged by Olde Go...

One of a kind hammered aluminum silhouette nude cocktail bar decorative wall ornaments. These were completely executed by hand in the 1930's. Upon close inspection each impression of...

1931 pair of Corbin signed bronze push plates with emblems salvaged from the Philadelphia Civic Center. This pair is made for the front and back of o...

Very pretty wooden decorative object with very pretty details and inlays in the wood. An object just for the pleasure of the object and to d...

These are a pair of antique coral granite half columns recovered from a prominent New York building. Nicely polished. Top and bottom diameter is 7 inches. Each column weighs about 6...