Cast Architectural Elements

Alvar Aalto originally designed this door handle for the National Pensions Institute in Helsinki (1948-57) and, because it was such a successful form, reused in on many of his subseq...

A set of two cast bronze push-pull door handles with raised abstract design. Mid to late 20th century. The set comprises two pieces of the same design, which can be turned to use on...

Pair of Italian neoclassical style urns in relief that can either stand on their own or hang from the wall as decorative elements. Quite handsome, with acanthus leaf decoration and f...

M. H. Baillie Scott, attributed An exceptional pair of Arts and Crafts exterior sliding doors, forming part of a larger architectural set by attribution to M. H. Baillie Scott. A s...

A substantial Victorian cast-iron wheel originating from the Paddington Basin section of London's Regent's Canal, retaining its richly weathered surface and remarkable sculptural pre...

Puerto Rico Oval Water Meter Cover. Vintage cast iron oval Puerto Rico water meter cover; chestnut brown iron meter cover manufactured by Ford Meter Box Company, Wabash, Indiana. Ha...

A square push-pull door handle with raised abstract design made of cast bronze. Mid to late 20th century, found in Germany. A nice heavy piece with a dark applied patina. There are ...

A fine and exceptionally large antique Edwardian neoclassical-style plated brass door lock plate and knob by James Cartland & Sons, Birmingham, England, circa 1910. Finely cast and ...

A pair of lateral bronze push or pull door handles, with Brutalist scalloped design, mid-late 20th century, European. The set is completed with a matching letter-plate. The pieces a...

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 ...

Unusually long Victorian Widows Walk fence fragment, made in the USA, circa 1880’s, constructed of cast iron. Perfect to repurpose as a decorative garden ...

Antique pair of Neoclassical style plaster corbel wall brackets, c. 1920. Decorative architectural corbels from a countryside farmhouse estate in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. They w...

Sculptural pair of American lightning rods dating from the 1870's. They still maintain their original copper skin on its wrought iron twist rod staff wh...

A Louis XIV style veined white cultured cast-marble fireplace mantel. The ornately detailed mantel centered with a seashell flaked by flowers and leaves, circa late 20th century. Measures: Shelf width 67 3/8 inches (171.2 cm) Shelf depth 12 1/2 inches (31.8 cm) Body width 66 inches (167.6 cm) Overall height 44 inches (111.8 cm) Opening width 50 1/2 inches (128.3 cm) Opening height 34 inches (86.4 cm) Projection 5 inches (12.7 cm) Cultured marble...

Highly decorative porcelain bathroom set with stunning roses pattern, by one of Europe's finest. Over the years we have sold very few porcelain Limoges pieces and that is simply because these high value items don't find there way to the open market very often. So to have been given the opportunity to purchase a set as complete and remarkable as the one we are offering you here, more than made our day. Also, because we already know that someone will be thrilled to be able to own and use this rare and beautiful set in their (new) home or, for example, in their holiday home. This vintage Limoges set of high quality and detail consists of the following: - A practical size washbasin with gilt bronze mythological dolphin handles. - Large mirror in stylish bronze frame with a mounted (or built-in) 4-light sconce. - A porcelain shelf (for wall mounting) to go under the mirror. - A bronze and porcelain, 4 light pendant light. - A shell design porcelain and bronze soap holder (for wall mounting). - A toilet paper holder with some damage (we therefor listed this set as a five-piece set). The two stunning bronze dolphins used to be the handles with which you could turn on the cold and hot water, but at some point in time the actual water tap...

Antique fireback / backsplash, coat of arms lions. Nice square cast iron antique fireback displaying a the coat of arms with two lions. Great co...

American hanging Apothecary show globe with a mounted cast iron painted and gilded eagle. Globe was filled with a colorful green or red liquid to...

A rectangular bronze push or pull door handle, with Brutalist geometric design, together with matching bell push, mid-late 20th century, European. This is a heavy handle, made of ca...

This substantial antique six-sided outdoor pendant light was made between 1900 and 1910, most likely in the United States. The heavy and very ornate frame and mount are cast bronze which has been painted flat black many times over the years, but is visible where the paint has flaked off and on the ceiling cap. The six sides are done in stained glass panels of textured clear glass, with a deep yellow diamond shaped accent running down the center of each panel. The ornate top of the fixture is done with thick and heavy stepped curves with a pineapple styled finial atop each of the six sections. This Edwardian pendant light...

Four square bronze push and pull door handles and matching bell with central horizontal relief border between the smooth area's, creating a stunning dimension to the doors. They can...

This is an antique Britannia table. An English, cast iron and cedar traditional garden table, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Appealing example of a classic table...

C R Ashbee, attributed. An Arts & Crafts cast iron fireplace, central circular mirror with stylised copper frame overlooked by twin kissing doves with displ...

An unusual rectangular push-pull door handle made of patinated bronze, featuring a raised textured and contoured design. 20th century design, found in Germany. The piece is nicely m...

A square push-pull door handle made of cast bronze featuring a raised abstract design. 20th century design, found in Germany. The piece is in good vintage condition with a dark brow...

A rare pair of hollow-cast bronze sphinxes, almost certainly removed from an Art Deco building interior or facade, executed with exceptional sculptural ambition and archaeological specificity. Each figure is modeled as a recumbent sphinx with a human head wearing the traditional nemes headdress with uraeus — the royal cobra at the brow — and a broad decorative pectoral collar incised with geometric and hieroglyph-inspired ornament. The lion body is carefully articulated with musculature and surface detailing consistent with high-quality foundry work of the interwar period. Most remarkably, each sphinx extends its human forearms forward to cradle a spherical vessel — originally a lamp socket, gas jet, or candle cup — in outstretched hands, transforming the figures from purely decorative objects into functional architectural light fixtures of considerable drama. Each rests on an integral flat plinth base. The hollow construction confirms these as purpose-built architectural elements rather than studio bronzes: the technique was standard practice for large-scale building ornament in the 1920s and 1930s, allowing monumental scale without prohibitive weight or cost. The rich dark brown patina with traces of verde antique in the recesses is consistent with decades of interior installation and speaks to the quality of the bronze alloy. The iconographic program — sphinxes as light-bearers — draws directly on the wave of Egyptomania that swept Western architecture and decorative arts following Howard Carter's excavation of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922, a cultural moment that fused the ancient imagery of sacred guardianship with the bold geometry and ornamental ambition of the emerging Art Deco style. Sphinxes appeared throughout this period as threshold guardians...

Truly one of a kind pair of cast iron fragments which at a later date could function as bookends. Sturdy and sculptural, these are ideal in a formal or informal setting on a bookshe...

Pair of sculptural round push and pull door handles with an articulated oval hole make a good grip. They are very decorative and give doors an outstanding character and are produced ...

Square push and pull door handle and matching letter box with rhythmic relief resembling the waves of sound; Their original patina brings ou...

Important Note: This piece was designed according to Brazilian hydraulic standards but can be adapted to other international standards. Before completing your purchase, please contac...

Important Note: This piece was designed according to Brazilian hydraulic standards but can be adapted to other international standards. Before completing your purchase, please contac...

A lateral push-pull door handle made of cast bronze featuring a raised abstract pattern and soft ovaloid outline. 20th century design, found in Germany. The piece is in good vintage...

A large aluminium door handle in brutalist style, dating from the 1970s. Found in Germany. The handle comprises a panel to fit across the full width of the door, with a large raised...

Art Deco bronze floral motif architectural panel, each one of rectangular form with pierced floral still life.

Set of four of bronze door handles with matching letterbox in strong relief like a crater in a landscape. These architectural pieces are made in the 1960-70's by sand cast in bronze....

A pair of beautiful bronze warrior motif knockers. The mythical warrior has large bulging eyes above wide open mouth. Curly hair surrounding the face, repeated in the eye brows which flanks the prominent forehead. Heavy cheekbones echoes the forehead, highlighting his masculine feature. Antiqued finish with mellow gold patina. Fantastic as door knockers or hand towel rings...

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...

Pair of German cast iron Black Forest stylized branch hitching post, Mid 19th Century

Here's a refined version with a luxurious, collector-oriented tone suitable for 1stDibs. A charming vintage French brass mailbox, beautifully crafted with multiple mail slots and re...

Rings beautifully, and moves smoothly. Gifted from the Governor of Pennsylvania, David Lawerence to the Chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh...

Rose Quartz and Bronze push and pull door handle, a unique piece made from a semi precious stone in soft pink, set into a bronze holder that follows its natural shape and is made to measure. It is a piece of jewelry for your door. The handle is attached to a bronze bracket which will befitted to the door with two standard bolts (not supplied) suiting the thickness of your door. The handle can be applied inside or outside on a single door. It can also be used cupboard...

20th Century Art Nouveau style spiral staircase from Spain in good condition and easy to assemble. This stair belonged to an old Factory in Spain, that closed at the end of the 2...

A medium-sized cast and patinated bronze push or pull door handle, with raised bark or rock pattern. Second half 20th century, found in Germany. This piece is in good vintage condit...

A set of two large lateral push-pull door handles of tubular brass. English, art deco style, 20th century. A striking set - each piece made to span the full width of a door - the h...

Pair of stocking stretchers circa 1920, cast iron top with polished steel metal leg form, metal tag for "Paramount Forms, Paramount Textile Machinery Co. Chicago", with several pate...

20th Century Art Nouveau style spiral staircase from Spain in good condition and easy to assemble. This stair belonged to an old Factory in Spain, that closed at the end of the 2...

An Arts & Crafts style decorative cast and wrought iron angular staircase Bannister with circular radiating details centered with stylized floral l...

Pair of sculptural round push and pull door handles with an articulated oval hole make a good grip. They have a subtle relief surface which makes them very decorative and give doors ...

The objects on view in this collection extend through different forms of consciousness, intertwining layers of meaning and perception. Different modes of experiencing an object bleed...

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 ...

A collection or a group of 7 antique metal wrought iron gate panels. Depending on your needs, you can buy a single panel or all 7. These gates offer...

Set of two rectangular horizontal Brutalist bronze door handles with abstract relief and irregular textures, European 1970's. Their relief with original patina is expressive and will...

This is a pair of 19th-century French cast iron jars with a beautifully weathered patina, showcasing a unique blend of rusted and aged textures. The jars have a bulbous shape with sl...

Pair of push and pull bronze door handles with organic expressionist flower relief for double doors or a single door on both sides. They are works of art for your doors. These door h...

Charming set of vintage ornaments in cast iron with great patina. These would look fantastic on a coffee, console or side table as well as a bookshelf.

Elevate the entrance to your home with this remarkable mid-20th century American cast brass door knocker, meticulously crafted in the shape of a pineapple. Beyond its stunning aesthe...

Two sets of oval double door push and pull handles in clear glass with swirls of old pink and burgundy. They are cast glass (2.2 cm thick) with bronze anodized fittings, They are des...

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...

Two architectural push and pull square cast bronze door handle with matching letterbox fine linear textural surface like straw. They have a gol...

Four Victorian cast iron industrial circular windows, in the style of Coalbrookdale iron works. Each window with segmented circular radiating window pa...

English cast iron tombstone shaped fireback with coat of arms motif depicting crown, bell flower, and floral motif. Late 18th Century.