Ceramic Building and Garden Elements

Rare Victorian era French iron washstand and wash bowl with pitcher sets. Set made off of a metal washstand and very good condition, a large wash bowl...

19th Century Cast Iron Tiled Fireplace Insert. Original English Made Victorian Firepalce. With Embossed Ceramic Hand Painted Blue Waterlilly Tiles. Recently Salvaged From A London To...

Studio pottery planter by ceramicist, Deanna Nichols (b. 1942-2017, Missouri). Holding a BFA from Kansas City Art Institute (1965) and an MFA form Claremont Graduate University in Ca...

A striking pair of ornamental fish fountain heads, handcrafted in terra cotta clay in Tuscany, Italy. Rich in character and detail, each sculpture depicts a stylized fish with expres...

This is a very attractive Delft Polychrome, hand painted earthenware ceramic wall tile dating to the late 18th Century. The tile is 5.5 inches ( 14cm) square and over 1/2 inches thi...

Imposing 19th c. Continental white faience glazed terra cotta stove in 5 parts. Great quality- the flue modeled as a palm tree with climbing cherubs, on round column-form oven with c...

A beautiful pair of European porcelain flower or plant planters jardinieres or holder cachepots with flower and leaf design, circa mid-20th centu...

One architectural pottery planter finished in satin black glaze. Signed Gainey on the bottom. Made in California in 1960s. This item pairs perfectly with our pair of Gainey smaller black planters...

An antique early 20th century Louis style double sink with porcelain legs. This French piece incorporates a range of styles, including Edwardian, Victorian, and Louis. Dating from 19...

Rare pair of vintage Gainey Ceramics AC-8 architectural planters, produced in California during the Mid-Century Modern era. Their beautifully minimal cylindrical form is finished in ...

A simple yet understated antique English porcelain basin with a cast iron bracket dating from the Victorian era circa 1890. This model is ‘The Smithfield’ and features its original plug, chain and waste. The scallop shell shaped soap dishes are the perfect complement for a feminine ensuite or vintage...

This elegant Victorian washbasin is a beautiful wash basin for the bathroom of a Victorian property or a contemporary cloakroom seeking a vintage look. Made in porcelain, this antiqu...

A beautiful set of ten original antique Art Nouveau fireplace tiles, displaying the elegant decorative character and craftsmanship associated with the movement around the turn of the...

This vintage ceramic flower stand from the 1970s features a timeless design, reminiscent of a classical Greek column. The elegant white finish mak...

Contemporary coffee table with four-legs base in lacquered metal. Ceramic top and metal frame are stain, scratch, and heat resistant. The table suitable for outdoor and indoor use. ...

A pair of reproduction terracotta pots made on the island of Crete using traditional pottery techniques. The undecorated surfaces of these bulbous forms allow their fine craftsmansh...

19th century terracotta jar from Spain.

An antique porcelain sink with a cast iron stand. This Victorian sink would be a beautiful addition to a vintage bathroom or period style cloakroom. Thi...

These reclaimed antique terracotta hexagonal, primarily from the17th-18th and 19th centuries, have been carefully salvaged from historic French home...

A pair of stoneware urns by J.M. Blashfield, each body ornamented with four lion masks joined by festoons of fruit and flowers, stamped on inside of rim, “J M Blashfield, Stamford”, ...

An original Victorian blue and white floral sink bowl basin; a beautiful feature piece for a chic vintage bathroom or traditional ensuite. Decorated with ...

A set of thirty six reclaimed mixed encaustic tiles by Craven Dunnill & Co and other makers. Dating from the mid 19th century, these reclaimed encaustic tiles are a pleasing ble...

Pair of Samson Famille Verte Porcelain Jardinières on Stands French, late 19th century Jardinières: height 33cm, width 45cm, depth 39cm Stands: height 42cm, width 37cm, depth 37cm Ov...

Pair of Weller Clinton Ivory Art Nouveau Jardinières, on Stand with Rosebud Design.

A blue and white ceramic elephant stool with a flat oval seat and four molded legs. The body is decorated with painted geometric and foliate motifs, with patterned bands around the l...

Handmade tiles in white, grey and blue glazed color. With an Art Nouveau illustration in the middle with golden/brown  accents. Two tiles together make a beautiful whole. These tile...

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...

Beautiful wall tiles with an image of a butterfly and flower basket, trimmed with a beautiful edge. Manufactured around 1900, Morialme, Belgium. Two tiles together form 1 image. Ther...

A wonderful and large scale pair of Mediterranean 19th century Terra Cotta olive jars. Each beautiful and extremely decorative olive jar displays a most elegant curved baluster like ...

Mid-20th Century multi colored Ceramic Elephant Garden Stool or Side Table, Germany A charming mid-20th century glazed ceramic elephant stool, handcrafted and richly detailed. Desig...

Large colorful vintage Chinese porcelain fishbowl. Features Classic, oriental scenes with Chinese family ,birds flowers and Chinese motifs throughou...

Pair of 19th Century Terra Cotta Winged Lions. Well articulated, impressive pair of terra cotta winged lions, in seated position and holding heraldic shields between their front paws...

An antique porcelain sink with a cast iron wall bracket by WE Baker, Tapistock. Finished in dark grey primer, the scrolling decorative wall bracket is an intricate addition to this a...

A most unique and unusual piece of wall art by the well known Swedish Lisa Larson for Gustavsberg, 1970s. There are 3 individually tiles plaques. Each pattered tile is a work of art ...

Japanese ceramic vessel from Shiga, Japan. This piece gains its unique glaze and irregularities from the firing process in which wood is added...

An antique Greek olive jar with a naturally aged patina placed on a marble base. The large garden planter is embellished with a ring decor along the bodice. Wear consistent with age ...

A fantastic vintage Boho terra cotta planter. A chic Chevron stripe along the top. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate

Rare grey pitcher ‘cantaro’ from Calanda, Aragon-Zaragoza area of Spain. A rare piece from a Private collection, circa 1750. Other examples can be seen in...

Pair Of Italian Terracotta Artichokes. Offered is a great pair of large well detailed Italian terra cotta artichokes or pinecones. These lovely ornaments would be a lovely addition t...

A pair of Greek reproduction planter pots from Crete, made of terracotta resembling Mediterranean olive jars. The vessels are nicely decorated w...

An exceptional and monumental Art Nouveau majolica jardiniere on its original matching pedestal, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, circa 1890–1910. The entire two-par...

Gainey Matte Glazed Ceramic Planter, circa 2000s. Executed in matte off-white glazed ceramic. A very clean and increasingly rare example attributed to iconic ceramics manufacturer G...

Medium High clay bathtub by Studio Loho Dimensions: D 85 x W 145 x H 55 cm Materials: clay Other colors and raw or smooth exterior available. Available in 4 sizes: W 130 (Small High), W 145 (Medium High), W 160 (Large High), and W 178 (X-Large High). The baths are entirely made of clay and are available in a wide range of colours or can be produced bespoke. The exterior of the clay can be raw or smooth according to preference, the interior of the baths is finished with a layer of smooth, silky lime plaster for maximum comfort. Due to the production process every piece is unique in size and form. Studio LoHo is a Belgian design office located in Bruges, Belgium. Founded in the autumn of 2017 by Karel Loontiens and Jo Hoeven, the studio focused from the beginning on high-end bespoke interior projects which forms an ideal matrix for product - and material design that is both innovative and durable. In current times there’s no more room for influx of disposable products, it is our studio’s goal to strive for design that will last and will be cherished for multiple generations. The introduction of the first collection “clay series” fully articulated the DNA of the newborn Studio and led to their international breakthrough. The appreciation of materials reflects their unique view on interior design with a strong and recognizable signature. Soon after, the collection was expanded on request by other architects and designers with new sinks...

Pair of monumental terra cotta garden urns, circa 1970-1990. Classic architectural "soufflé" urn form with soft cylindrical silhouette and thick rolled rim. The surface is the selli...

Distinctive Japanese Showa period patio and garden stool tea set crafted from glazed ceramic pottery. The set consists of four stools and one round table measuring 24.5 inches in dia...

A pair of reproduction terracotta pots, or planter, made on the island of Crete, Greece using centuries if not millennia-old techniques to achieve their specialized forms decorated w...

18th century French terra cotta tiles, hand-painted.

A good sized terracotta vessel originally for the storage of water. Beautifully patinated with drip glazed detailing.

This vintage stoneware pot is decorated with a charming design of twin celestial dragons. Applied with white clay slip and cloaked in sheer brown glaze for a golden-yellow finish, th...

An incredibly rare antique glazed stoneware bath tub manufactured by Twyfords in the 1890s. This fantastic piece of English sanitaryware history is one of two similar Twyfords baths we have for sale ex. the Simon Kirby Museum of Bathroom Sanitaryware. Prior to entering Kirby’s private collection, this antique bath was previously situated in Somerset House, London; formerly a Tudor palace belonging to the Duke of Somerset. Crafted from fire clay, this large antique bath tub...

A captivating piece of Chinese ceramic artistry! This large, heavy stoneware jar features a beautiful, deep green and rich brown glaze over expertly carved relief decoration, making ...

An antique cast iron pedestal corner basin, dating from circa 1870. This unusual sink will make a unique feature of a period bathroom, certain to make a s...

These reclaimed antique terracotta tiles, primarily from the17th-18th and 19th centuries, have been carefully salvaged from historic French hom...

An antique Victorian decorative corner urinal with floral printed pattern. This very unusual piece is in excellent condition, finished by a striking blue floral transfer print, per...

Mid-Century Modern Gainey Architectural Pottery Planters Pots dark Satin Black Glaze Ceramic Pottery circa 1960. Most are Labeled on bottom. Made in USA California. Located in NYC. ...

A set of 15 encaustic tiles with floral design in buff and brown tones by Campbell Tile Co (stamped); one of several sets of matching tiles we are selling in groups of fifteen as pi...

Belgium / 1800s / antique / ceramics / pot / brown glazed This exquisite large rustic brown pot with elegantly crafted handles on top is a true masterpiece of ceramic artistry. H...

A unique and antique set of 24 Art Nouveau handmade tiles. Manufactured in Belgium, around 1920. A beautiful pattern and color (red brown). These tiles would be charming displayed on...

A classic large Chinoiserie blue and white porcelain shallow bowl, planter, or decorative charger plate. The painted botanical motifs are balanced with a crisp border detail, offerin...

An exceptional and highly whimsical vintage glazed terracotta garden fountain spouter, beautifully sculpted to depict a charming mermaid child—or putti of the sea—cradling an upturned fish. Attributed to the historic Winkle Terra Cotta Company of St. Louis, Missouri, this sculptural piece exemplifies the finest mid-century American architectural art pottery. It features a beautifully balanced, split bifurcated tail resting on an integrated, circular molded plinth base. The entire figure is enveloped in a magnificent, heavy cream-colored crackle glaze (craquelure), accented with subtle, organic speckling that lends a remarkably sophisticated, stone-like texture and a soft, lustrous sheen. Designed with both artistry and utility in mind, the fish's mouth serves as a functional water spout, perfectly positioned to accommodate internal plumbing for a dynamic water feature. The reverse lower base retains its original factory-stamped lettering beneath the thick glaze, heavily substantiating its St. Louis provenance. Whether utilized as a striking focal point over a classical wall fountain basin, nestled within a lush garden niche, or showcased indoors as an architectural statement piece, this captivating terracotta sculpture offers an enchanting blend of historic character, sculptural depth, and functional aquatic charm. A Legacy of American Architectural Art Pottery Established in 1883 by Joseph Winkle, the Winkle Terra Cotta Company of St. Louis, Missouri, was one of the premier giants of the late 19th and early 20th-century American ceramic industry. Located in the historic, clay-rich Cheltenham district, Winkle transformed raw Missouri clay into highly celebrated architectural embellishments and garden ornaments found across the country. While famous for manufacturing complex, sculpted facade elements for iconic historic landmarks—most notably fabricating the legendary terra cotta ornamentation for Louis Sullivan’s masterwork, the Wainwright Building—the firm also operated highly successful specialty "side lines". From their 6-acre manufacturing plant, Winkle deployed a staff of master, European-trained sculptors and dedicated ceramic chemists to produce fine stock catalog garden statuary, fountains, jardinieres, and urns. Key Historical & Collector NotesMastery of Glaze: Under the direction of specialized ceramic engineers, Winkle pioneered thick, lustrous, weather-resistant cream, ivory, and polychrome glazes. Over decades of exposure, these heavy glazes naturally develop a beautiful, sought-after crackle patina (craquelure). The Sculptural Style: Because the company worked closely with the leading architects of the Gilded Age and the Mid-Century transition, their garden wares consistently display highly refined, classically proportioned motifs—including whimsical putti, sea life, and classical revivals. Market Desirability: Authentic, factory-stamped pieces from the St. Louis terra cotta boom are highly coveted by architectural historians and interior designers alike for their exceptional durability, rich historic provenance, and sculptural depth. Outdoor Statuary, Architectural Salvage, Patio Decor, Poolside Ornament, Solarium Accent, Courtyard Sculpture, Wall Spout, Water Feature, Art Deco, Hollywood Regency, Grandmillennial Style, Classical Revival, Eclectic Chic, Coastal Decor, Grotesque, Mythological Art, Ceramic Sculpture, Fired Clay, Weathered Finish, Majolica Style, Faïence, Stoneware, Aged Patina, St. Louis Pottery, Missouri Art...