Carved Architectural Elements

Architectural post from the Mentawi Island. Circa 1800s.

Antique small placard, poplar cupboard with two smooth doors, hand-built with original irons and handles, from the late 1700s from Italy. Ideal for making a cabinet in the wall, a b...

This magnificent building facade was once part of a grand mansion in Gujarat, India. It is entirely made from Teakwood, which is highly resistant to in...

Pair of 19thC oak columns with forged Corinthian capitals, which is very atypical. Nice patina on the capitals and the wood.

PAIR of Asian Chinese style (19th Century) red and gold lacquered pilaster panels with woven scene and filigree carved top (PRICED AS PAIR).

This large and attractive architectural piece is known as a pulpit canopy. Before the advent of microphones and speakers, orators would often address assemblies from elevated platforms known as “wine glass pulpits”. These podiums featured domed roofs called abat-voix, sometimes known as sounding boards, that would project sound outwards. Our walnut wood pulpit canopy is a fine example of such a device. Hand-carved and hand-painted in Italy in the 1700’s, our abat-voix is roughly octagonal in shape. Each of the sides have edges with luxuriously thick step molding, alternating between stained and gilded wood. Each of the corner cornices are adorned with gilded flower carvings, although some are missing. The interior of the canopy features a gilded open sun with sinuous rays emanating all around. Each of the sides are adorned with foliate margents surrounded by scrolls, again with some losses. All the edges are bordered with a thin layer of gilding. Although our fascinating 18th century Italian walnut pulpit canopy was designed for a church pulpit...

This is an unique antique fireplace surround in deep colored hardstone with diamond points on the front. It is from the 17th century and per...

A late Qing Dynasty Chinese hand-carved architectural panel combining open latticework with carved decorative motifs. Exceptionally tall and narrow, the panel is organized into three...

A highly decorative pair of 18th century Italian Régence style silver leaf architectural corbels, circa 1790s, richly hand carved with dramatic scrolling acanthus leaves and bold mol...

Early 19th century monumental Neoclassical style Italian gilt wood hand carved urn, detailed with acanthus leaves, scrolled arms and beading.

This color full original antique fireplace surround has an arbalette design on the fronton. It was crafted during the Regency Period. The front is a solid block of marble. The rich c...

Grand 18th century French Country style hard limestone fireplace surround. Exceptional proportions for this kind of time period. Country style without being too rustic. Measures: 1...

A very special hand-carved wooden mermaid, gracefully holding a shell aloft above her head. The intricate carving is exceptionally detailed, capturing the flowing movement and charac...

This colorful antique fireplace chimney piece is executed in a Royal French Brêche Vendôme marble. The carving details are fine and of a high quality. I...

This authentic 18th century French fireplace surround, crafted from rare grey-beige hardstone, is a refined example of rustic elegance. Its proportions are exceptional, making it per...

This is another one of a kind original fireplace surround in White Statuary Marble. The marble of the mantle has a nice patina. Very fine details in the carving. A great condition of...

Pair of carved slate architectural elements in the form of armorial shields. Each armorial carved in deep relief with a wide band prominent across the body. Each stylized coat of arm...

This large hand-carved wooden cherub is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Germany and dating to approximately 1750 and done in the period Rococo style. The sculpture is ...

Exceptionally grand 18th century period fireplace surround. The structure of this stone out of the French Ardêche area is so special that it is fit for a high-end interior design. ...

An original 1887 sandstone date stone, beautifully hand carved and full of period character. With its confident presence, timeworn age and beautifully flowing calligraphy, it makes a...

Very impressive moulded bolection fireplace in French limestone. This limestone is called "Buxy" and comes from the area of Beaune in France. The moulding, dimensions and ratio are ...

Superfine antique hand carved teak panel with beautiful scrolling floral motifs and original patina. This was carved from a single panel of teak that was whittled down by the carver ...

A unique black and white "moon light" reflection of a cascading mountain formation in this Chinese extraordinary natural marble stone landscape painting called a dream stone Shih-hu...

An outstanding and exquisite 17th century French capital to a pilaster. Expertly carved from wood with a wonderful cherub stunningly finished in water g...

This is an elegant pair of Neoclassical urn-form architectural elements, sculpted to project gracefully from the wall while evoking the appearance of full classical urns. Each featur...

A pair of wood fragments carved in high relief with overlapping leaves of magnolia and mimosa, fronting blossoms of magnolia and reeded fractions of columns. Hand carved, solid wood,...

British Colonial solid teak plantation shutters uncompromisingly made. 1.25" thick teak from old grown timber. Varnished. Customize and introduce y...

Antique pair of Chinese 18th century Qing dynasty openwork wood carving Gilded screen work wall hanging architectural elements. This pair of Chinese pan...

A scarce 18th century Spanish Colonial hand carved and painted wooden newel post torchère. This completely original 250 year old antique, modeled as a putti (angel - boy- cherub), having traditional inset glass eyes, polychromed, depicted standing, one leg slightly in front of the other, one arm bent supporting post, on circular base. circa 1780s This wonderful architectural salvaged building element would have been positioned on top of the first post at the beginning of a staircase railing...

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...

18th Century Hand Carved Gilt wood Architectural Elements Depicting Fruit and Flowers, Italian, Circa 1750s - a Pair

19th century panel made of a wood frame with hand wrought iron inset. Beautiful distressed paint throughout. It would be great to build into a construction project or incorporate as ...

A set of four Chinese carved elmwood screen panels from the 19th century, with fretwork motifs and foliage decor. What is not to love about this set of four screen panels? Presenting...

Exceptional antique fire-place mantle with rare and marvelous deep carvings. If you are a collector of rare and great looking architectural antiques then this good size and great c...

Strong French Beige hard limestone decorative fireplace. Easy on the touch this French 18th century period fireplace reflects the light into the room. A great mantle for great time...

Antique French Louis XVI fireplace Mantel A nice wide and decorative French Louis XVI executed in grey Saint Anne marble with Carrar...

Unusual French limestone antique fireplace surround from the Directoire period. Its style has Italian influence with a Fine center carved element. Measures: 174 cm EW 68,50" 136 ...

Funky antique hand carved foot stool newly upholster with beautiful quality cotton with exceptional embroidery Of vibrant Tropical motif. Gr...

19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Walnut Decorative Crown will add an unparalleled flourish to any room. Use it across a cased opening, or adorned with draperies to serve as a headbo...

Funky six legs foot stool made of hand carved wood in French style newly upholster with beautiful geometric motif fine French cotton , and decorative trimming .

An original matched pair of exceptionally carved Chinese temple architectural ornaments, the ornate decorative brackets salvaged from an early Qing Dynasty temple, the richy detailed...

Found in a chateau in Loriol du Comtat, in the Provence region of France, this large-scale plaster sculpture is signed and dated by the artist, making it a rare find. Originally part of a boiserie containing a fireplace, the sculpture decorated the main hall of the chateau. The artist, Marius Sain, created the piece for the owners of the chateau in 1914. The lovely depiction of a shepherdess and her flock is a fitting subject for an area of France in which shepherding is such an important part of the culture. The preserved heritage of transhumance in Provence goes back at least 800 years, as evidenced by collections of ancient songs, stories, and art. Life-size in scale, the lovely sculpture features a mix of high-, mid-, and low-relief embellishments. A hooded shepherdess tends to her flock of sheep with a crook in hand. A dog sits calmly at her feet as the flock gathers in front of them. Both the shepherdess and the dog are in high relief, as is the lead sheep. The lamb seen suckling from the front sheep was crafted in mid relief, as is the visible head on the far right of the sculpture. There are a few sheep behind them in low relief. Large trees can be seen on either side of the group, while off in the background (faintly visible) are a castle with four fastigiate Mediterranean cypress trees (known as Stricta) and a spired church. The attention to detail is magnificent, with textured surfaces including the animals’ fur and the uneven ground. Block print on the plaster can be seen at the base. The letters read Le Soir, which is French for “The Night”. The right side of the sculpture has been signed “M Sain 1914”. Marius Joseph Sain was born in 1877 in Avignon, France. In 1902, Sain moved to Paris to study at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Through introductions by his older brother and painter, Paul...

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

A large late 19th century Javanese deeply carved teak architectural panel with foliate design. This hand-carved teak architectural panel showcasing carved foliage motifs comes from t...

French country, rustic-style, original antique fireplace surround in Grez-limestone. It is restored on the front of the shelf. This chimney piece is of the Regency period, 18th century. A perfect petite...

A pair of antique carved wooden architectural panels from the 19th century, with traces of original paint. This exquisite pair of antique carved wooden panels from the 19th century, ...

This pretty stone fireplace surround is from the 19th Century; it was styled after the Louis XIV period. It has had some restoration work done on its legs. Measures: 106 cm EW 41,...

Amazing Dutch Louis XV Mantelpiece in superb deep black Belgian marble. This mid-18th century masterpiece has a beautiful molded shelf above a paneled and swooping frieze which is centered by an stylish cartouche and flanked by strong paneled jambs. The deep glossy sides can be altered for a flush fit...

This is a Louis XIV style fireplace mantel (fireplace) with original oxidation and patina. It was installed in a small room in Dijon. The Burgundy colorful marble stone has been used...

A masterfully carved stairwell ornament from the early part of the 18th century, Sweden. Dating to 1730, this convex triangular decorative detail was once a part of a grand staircase...

A French carved and painted wooden panel from the 19th century, with musical instruments. Created in France during the 19th century, this architectural panel features a grey painted textured ground adorned with a carved Allegory of the Liberal Arts symbolized by various musical instruments, set inside a molded frame topped with scrolling foliage. Boasting a nicely weathered patina, this 19th century French carved wooden panel...

Carved wooden gypsy vardo wagon panels, circa 1880 This lot is a very rare and unique set of 6 hand carved wooden gypsy Vardo travelling wagon panel strips. The wooden panels wou...

Portugal / 17th century/ Monastery doors / oak / Rustic / French provincial / Antique Beautiful large solid oak double panel monastery doors from Portugal with wooden hanging system...

An exceptional architectural high relief hand carved stone band of running scroll decoration frieze panel, with beautiful scrollwork, representing wind or water, and mythological creature, perhaps a dragon or grotesque griffin. The characters in the center may be Asian hieroglyphs (Japanese kanji). The top side has a dovetail joinery cutout from where it would have attached and fit into place before cementing it in place. 19th century or earlier. This antique architectural salvage building element is a beautiful and artful display of history, and a quick way to add texture, character, rustic charm and interest. Will make a wonderful decorative object within your home or office. Provenance: Personal property of Genshiro Kawamoto. A Japanese real estate billionaire and avid art collector who owned numerous multi-million dollar properties in Hawaii and was building one of the most expensive homes in Hawaii prior to his tax evasion arrest, followed by prison sentence in Japan. He had bought multiple properties to convert into museums in order to display his personal decorative arts collection, but due to his legal and financial problems, his items were all auctioned...

A rare pair of 18th century French volcanic stone firedogs.

A Brêche marble with white statuary marble inlay is a perfect combination for this vintage chimney piece. The carving is of an exceptional quality bui...

Large and amazing Baroque Dutch mantelpiece from the 17th century. Very well decorated limewood frieze displays an array of beautiful water plants, sup...

Reclaimed Antique Carved Stone Fireplace Mantle chimney surround Los Angeles CA . Rare 18th century Louis XIV carved stone fireplace from Provence. Under Louis XIV, everything is ful...

A large Qing Dynasty period black signboard from the 19th century, with red calligraphy. Crafted during the 19th century Qing Dynasty, this large signboard once adorned a temple, gui...

Beautiful petite, small, hard stone fireplace surround in great condition with crystal vein. Not broken !! The beige honey hard stone has the looks of a nicely clean waxed French lim...