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Garden Ornaments For Sale
Period: Mid-20th Century
Period: 1950s
French Terracotta Artichoke Finial, circa 1960s
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage French terracotta artichoke finial, circa 1960s. Whitewash or similar finish with terracotta edges peeking through.   
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1960s French Vintage Garden Ornaments

Materials

Terracotta

"The Anteater, " Brutalist Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Studio-made, figural sculpture of heavy gauge sheet metal. Created by using a number of sculptural techniques, this piece has been torched, pierced, sliced, and has a lot of texture ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Garden Ornaments

Facing Pair of Early to Mid-20th Century Regal, Majolica Lion Figures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of very regal seated Majolica lions, a white glaze over a terracotta base, great condition, with some of the terracotta showing through the glaze,...
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1960s Italian British Colonial Vintage Garden Ornaments

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Pottery

Cast Iron Figure of Ariadne on the Back of a Panther
Located in Stamford, CT
A French cast iron figure of Ariadne on the back of a one of the panthers of Dionysius.
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1930s French Vintage Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Large Palm Tree Etched Brass Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A large, etched brass on wood palm tree sculpture. With an octagonal shaped base. Original patina. 88" tall, 40" diameter at widest point.
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1940s Italian Vintage Garden Ornaments

Iron Swordfish Created by a Nebraksan Farmer, circa 1940s
By Byron Groelz
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Iron swordfish created by Byron Groelz, a farmer from Phillips, Nebraska. Born around 1900, Mr. Groelz made decorative iron for an environment on his ranch.
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1940s American Folk Art Vintage Garden Ornaments

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Iron

Japanese Lotus Flower Brass Garden Candle Lantern with Chain
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Japanese ornate lotus flower brass garden candle lantern Supplied with hanging chain.
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1950s Vintage Garden Ornaments

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Brass

Mid Century French Tole Watering Can with Floral and Plant Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate kitchen cabinets with this antique water can with its original removable lid! Hand crafted in France circa 1960, and built of metal, the ...
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Mid-20th Century French Garden Ornaments

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Metal

Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
A superb tall 104 inch kasuga stone lantern depicting the 12 signs of zodiac Call or message us for details. Japan, a Fine tall kasuga granite stone lantern with a beautifully car...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

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Granite

Japanese Big Old Bronze Temple Bell with Brilliant Resonating Sound, 18Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden setting or indoor display space. Big Hand Cast Bronze Bell Bold with a most pleasant resonating sound Beautiful resonating ring tones await the new owner of this big one-of-a-kind vintage bronze bell from old Japan. Its beautiful natural patina makes it an attractive and desirable work of art. This distinctive dragon headed bell called ryuzu and remarkable protrusions called chi chi or nyu are crafted by generations old skilled Japanese specialists to improve sound resonance and are unique to Japan's ancient traditions. This vintage hand cast bronze temple bell dates to the middle Showa period, mid-20th century. A scarce survivor, this rugged bell was gently used. Please note its impressive cast dragon headed top ryuzu, thick walls and original blue gray toned patina. Dimensions: 18 inches tall and 10 inches diameter. It has been used and possesses an original aged patina appropriate to its age-just the way we like to find them. Its beautiful resonating sound is guaranteed to please you. The ringing resonation of this bell brings to the Japanese people - the voice of Buddha- is even more impressive because of its thick walls (see photo). Its sound and voice of Buddha was used to deliver wishes to the temples patrons and followers. Unique. Great garden consideration. Only One. We will also include a complimentary hand striker. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. History of Japan's temple bells, bonsho : Rather than containing a clapper, bonsho is struck from the outside, using either a handheld mallet or a beam suspended on ropes. Antique Japanese bronze temple bells...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

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Bronze

Japan Large Old Stone Yukimi Lantern with Beautiful Details
Located in South Burlington, VT
Beautiful lichen patina, lovely lantern Japan, a fine large vintage hand carved stone Yukimi round top lantern with beautiful details from the early Showa period, 1920s-1940s. The ...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

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Stone

Japanese Unusual Small Stone Spirit Lantern 28 Inches , portable
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions Japan, an unusual and handsome red black stone spirit lantern in a mountain style and measuring: 28 inches high and 18 inches wide at bottom, t...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

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Stone

Japanese Massive World Peace Blue Bronze Bell 1950, 55" Tall
Located in South Burlington, VT
Massive Japanese Bronze Bell Inscribed and dedicated to humanity and world peace. History: Many large Japanese bronze temple bells were re...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

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Bronze

Japanese Rare Green Stone Spirit Mountain Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
For your special garden- a rare green stone spirit lantern -one of a kind Here's a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with this rare treasure from Japan. From an old Japanese Kyoto area garden comes this authentic hand-carved and hard to find "Spirit Mountain" stone lantern -carved in a rare green stone- 38 inches; high and 18 inches wide at top, four pieces. "Spirit" lanterns...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Garden Ornaments

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Stone

Verdigris Wind Chime in the style of Paolo Soleri and Walter Lamb
Located in New York, NY
Brutalist Verdigris bronze wind chimes from the 1970's. This intriguing chime features five hanging pipes of various lengths, which create a calming tone when the wind blows. Perfect...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Garden Ornaments

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Aluminum, Bronze

Lion Cement Garden Ornament
Located in Pasadena, CA
Lion Cement Garden Ornament. Has a wire in the back for hanging may also be used as a placed garden piece. wonderful color and great age. Please see our other ornaments.
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1950s American Modern Vintage Garden Ornaments

Materials

Cement

Early Large Scale Bronze Sculptural Wind Chime or Bell by Paolo Soleri - MCM
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early large scale cast bronze sculptural wind chime or bell with great patina by Italian-born visionary architect and artist, Paolo Soleri. This piece was made by the artist at his C...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Art Deco Copper and Brass Watering Can by Chase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Art Deco copper and brass watering can circa 1930s, Chase USA. This piece features a copper body and brass handle and spout. Vessel is impressed with [Chase USA] and feature the Chas...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Garden Ornaments

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Brass, Copper

Mid-Century Modern Terracotta Sculptural Planter Jardiniere Style of Picasso
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and large terracotta planter -Jardiniere in the style of Picasso. Faces on both sides of the planter. Floral headband across the top edge. In ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Garden Ornaments

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Terracotta

Spanish Set of Six Andalusian Ceramic Pots Glazed with Plate
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish set of six Andalusian ceramic pots glazed with plate.
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Mid-20th Century Spanish Garden Ornaments

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Ceramic

Vintage Pair of French Midcentury Zinc Topiary Sculptures with Stepped Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French vintage zinc topiaries from the mid 20th century, with stepped bases. Created in France during the midcentury period, each of this pair of zinc sculptures features a...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Garden Ornaments

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Zinc

Cast Stone Otter
Located in South Salem, NY
A mid 20th century cast stone English garden ornament in the shape of an otter. The lifelike detail in the coat and the face make for a wonderful example of a classic English garden ...
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1940s English Vintage Garden Ornaments

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Concrete

Metal Garden Statue of a Duck
Located in South Salem, NY
A life-sized cast metal model of a duck. French early 20th century. Wear consistent with age and use.
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1940s French Vintage Garden Ornaments

Materials

Metal

French Cast Stone Rooster
Located in South Salem, NY
The iconic French Country rooster in cast stone. Finished in a white paint with the perfect patina.
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Mid-20th Century Garden Ornaments

Materials

Concrete

Large Mexican Folk Art Wrought Iron Rooster Weathervane, c. 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large circa 1940 Mexican Folk Art wrought iron rooster weathervane presented on a rustic reclaimed wood base. Features a sheet metal rooster perche...
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1940s Mexican Folk Art Vintage Garden Ornaments

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Wrought Iron, Sheet Metal

Antique Bluestone Church Dutch Font or Ice Bucket
Located in London, GB
A large font formed from three sections of solid blue stone. Belgium, c1890. Perfect as a garden ornament or perfect to be used as an occasional ice bucket/wine cooler. H...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Garden Ornaments

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Stone, Marble

Italian Bronze Fountain
Located in Budapest, HU
Precious Italian bronze fountain made with the lost-wax casting technique. Bronze composed of 80% copper. Perfectly working.  
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Mid-20th Century Italian Classical Roman Garden Ornaments

Materials

Bronze

Japan Stone Lantern "Yukimi" Hand Carved Classic Water or Snow Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels. Japan, a fine early classic "yukimi" lantern hand carved in granite stone, measures: 28 inches high and 30 inches wide at top, five pi...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Taisho Garden Ornaments

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Granite

Pair of Midcentury Willy Guhl Round Outdoor Planters Designed in Switzerland
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of midcentury Willy Guhl rounded-body planters. These planters were designed by Swiss neo-functionalist designer Willy Guhl (1915-2004) for Eternit during the 1950s, Switzerla...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Garden Ornaments

Materials

Cement

Vintage, New and Antique Garden Ornaments

Vintage, new and antique garden ornaments and classical statues can help elevate your outdoor space. The right decorative touch can accentuate the areas you’ve set aside for outdoor meals and garden parties as well as create a welcome, relaxing environment for guests and family.

In ancient civilizations, garden ornaments and statues were symbolic of religious devotion, conveyed wealth and social class, and eventually were used primarily as decoration. Today, the addition of antique garden ornaments can still elevate garden decor and help personalize an outdoor entertaining area. Finding the right decorative elements and deciding where to integrate them can greatly enhance the visual impact of your home’s exterior and transform your landscape design.

Over time, artists have used ceramic, iron, stone and metal to cast garden ornaments such as porcelain urns, cast-iron lanterns, stone obelisks and marble seating. Positioning antique and vintage garden ornaments amid meticulously manicured greenery can help render more prominent the beauty of the outdoor space you’ve tended over the years. We promise that your brightly colored flowers and other plants will pop against the antique building and garden elements you’ve introduced to your outdoor space.

Nestling a garden bench or other garden furniture near statues or an antique fountain proves welcoming to guests, offering a place to appreciate the work you’ve done on your outdoor space or to enjoy a cocktail in the open air. A large statue in the corner of the garden can draw attention to an area that might otherwise go overlooked, while a grouping of smaller statues can create a similar effect in a less-traveled corner of the yard.

Exterior design matters. Express your individuality and emphasize the natural beauty of an outdoor space with a collection of antique and vintage garden ornaments on 1stDibs that includes modern garden ornaments, Art Deco fixtures, Victorian ornaments and more.

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