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Place of Origin: Belgian
Brussels Notary Stone House Fireplace Mantel – Refined Luminous Veined Marble
Brussels Notary Stone House Fireplace Mantel – Refined Luminous Veined Marble

Brussels Notary Stone House Fireplace Mantel – Refined Luminous Veined Marble

Located in Beervelde, BE

19th Century Brussels marble fireplace mantel from a distinguished notary residence A fireplace that speaks of status. This exceptional 19th century marble mantel from Brussels once ...

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19th Century Industrial Antique Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

22–24-Person Outdoor Brutalist Table in Solid Oak & Belgian Bluestone-Heerenhuis
22–24-Person Outdoor Brutalist Table in Solid Oak & Belgian Bluestone-Heerenhuis

22–24-Person Outdoor Brutalist Table in Solid Oak & Belgian Bluestone-Heerenhuis

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A contemporary outdoor dining table made in the traditional way, using authentic materials. Bluestone table top can be cleaned regularly with damp cloth. If you need to remove any st...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone

Brutalist Aluminium Door Panel with Antique Bronze Finish
Brutalist Aluminium Door Panel with Antique Bronze Finish

Brutalist Aluminium Door Panel with Antique Bronze Finish

By Billy Joe Mccarroll and David Gillespe

Located in London, GB

A Brutalist aluminium door panel with integrated handle and bronzed patina. Second half 20th century, found in Belgium. A sculptural piece, unsigned, reminiscent of the style of Bil...

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Late 20th Century Brutalist Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Outdoor Solid Oak Dining Table With Belgian Bluestone Slab Top
Outdoor Solid Oak Dining Table With Belgian Bluestone Slab Top

Outdoor Solid Oak Dining Table With Belgian Bluestone Slab Top

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A contemporary outdoor dining table made in the traditional way, using authentic materials. Bluestone table top can be cleaned regularly with damp cloth. If you need to remove any st...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone

Palatial Statement Chimney Piece In Sarrancolin Marble For Luxury Design
Palatial Statement Chimney Piece In Sarrancolin Marble For Luxury Design

Palatial Statement Chimney Piece In Sarrancolin Marble For Luxury Design

Located in Beervelde, BE

This stunning 18th-century period fireplace mantel, sculpted in exclusive Royal Sarrancolin Fantastico marble, showcases intricate carvings and decorations, including a central shell...

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18th Century Baroque Antique Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Antique Red Languedoc Marble Fireplace Surround For Grand Interior Decor
Antique Red Languedoc Marble Fireplace Surround For Grand Interior Decor

Antique Red Languedoc Marble Fireplace Surround For Grand Interior Decor

Located in Beervelde, BE

This Rouge Languedoc marble fireplace embodies the Renaissance Revival style with its intricate detailing and craftsmanship. The deep red marble, accented with striking white veining...

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19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Large 12-Seat Outdoor Brutalist Dining Table for Indoor & Outdoor By Hereenhuis
Large 12-Seat Outdoor Brutalist Dining Table for Indoor & Outdoor By Hereenhuis

Large 12-Seat Outdoor Brutalist Dining Table for Indoor & Outdoor By Hereenhuis

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Handcrafted of solid African Ayous wood and finished with oil, the table is suitable for use both indoors and outdoors. Top is approx. 5.5cm thick. Made to Measure table – Multiple ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Hardwood

8' - 10" Brutalist Style Outdoor Table-Bluestone & Solid Oak
8' - 10" Brutalist Style Outdoor Table-Bluestone & Solid Oak

8' - 10" Brutalist Style Outdoor Table-Bluestone & Solid Oak

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A contemporary outdoor dining table made in the traditional way, using authentic materials. Bluestone table top can be cleaned regularly with damp clot...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone

1 of the 63 Art Nouveau Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot, circa 1920
1 of the 63 Art Nouveau Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot, circa 1920

1 of the 63 Art Nouveau Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot, circa 1920

By Gilliot

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the 63 handmade floral antique tiles wiht rich glazed colors. Manufactured around 1920 by Gilliot Hemiksem, Belgium. Image on the tile in relief on light yellow ground. Very ni...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ceramic

19'-7" Indoor/Outdoor Brutalist Wood Dining Table-He Heerenhuis
19'-7" Indoor/Outdoor Brutalist Wood Dining Table-He Heerenhuis

19'-7" Indoor/Outdoor Brutalist Wood Dining Table-He Heerenhuis

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Handcrafted of solid African Ayous wood and finished with oil, the table is suitable for use both indoors and outdoors. Top is approx. 5.5cm thick. Made to Measure table – Multiple c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Hardwood

8' - 10" Brutalist Style Outdoor Table-Bluestone & Solid Oak
8' - 10" Brutalist Style Outdoor Table-Bluestone & Solid Oak

8' - 10" Brutalist Style Outdoor Table-Bluestone & Solid Oak

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A contemporary outdoor dining table made in the traditional way, using authentic materials. Bluestone table top can be cleaned regularly with damp cloth. If you need to remove any st...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone

Religious Antique Stained Glass Window 19th century
Religious Antique Stained Glass Window 19th century

Religious Antique Stained Glass Window 19th century

Located in Antwerp, BE

A 19th century antique religious stained glass window depicting two angels. This glass panel tell a story of a larger glass window, a stunning feature piece for a heritage property, ...

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19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Art Glass, Stained Glass

Neo-Gothic Flemish hand carved panel in solid oak, ca. 1850
Neo-Gothic Flemish hand carved panel in solid oak, ca. 1850

Neo-Gothic Flemish hand carved panel in solid oak, ca. 1850

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Belgium / 1850 / panel / oak / Neo-Gothic / Antique Highly decorative 19th century Flemish panel with hand carved Neo-Gothic decorations in oak. The panel consist of four rectangle ...

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19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Oak

Architectural Outdoor Table in Solid Fraké Structural Wood Base By Heeren Huis
Architectural Outdoor Table in Solid Fraké Structural Wood Base By Heeren Huis

Architectural Outdoor Table in Solid Fraké Structural Wood Base By Heeren Huis

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This outdoor table is made from solid fraké. Each fixing within the table base is designed to give maximum stability, as well as contributing to it’s unusual aesthetic. Made from sol...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Hardwood

Brutalist Coffee Table, Solid African Ayous Wood, Modern Design
Brutalist Coffee Table, Solid African Ayous Wood, Modern Design

Brutalist Coffee Table, Solid African Ayous Wood, Modern Design

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Handcrafted of solid African Ayous wood and finished with oil, the table is suitable for use both indoors and outdoors. Top is approx. 5.5cm thick. Made to Measure table – Multiple c...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Hardwood

18th Century Fine European Palace Grand Marble Fireplace Surround
18th Century Fine European Palace Grand Marble Fireplace Surround

18th Century Fine European Palace Grand Marble Fireplace Surround

Located in Beervelde, BE

This is a massive, grand, original antique fireplace mantel (fireplace) made in the Belgian Marble de Rochefort, affiliated with abbey de Rochefort, well known for its famous Belgian...

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18th Century Louis XV Antique Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Brutalist Aluminum Door in Antique Bronze Finish
Brutalist Aluminum Door in Antique Bronze Finish

Brutalist Aluminum Door in Antique Bronze Finish

By Billy Joe Mccarroll and David Gillespe

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Brutalist cast aluminum door in antique bronze finish in the style of Billy Joe Mccarrol and David Gillespie or Paul Evans. This is just the panel that can be cut / modified to be at...

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1970s Brutalist Vintage Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Ann Maes Modernist Fireplace Set for Mace-Line 1977
Ann Maes Modernist Fireplace Set for Mace-Line 1977

Ann Maes Modernist Fireplace Set for Mace-Line 1977

By Ann Maes

Located in Tilburg, NL

A stunning modernist fireplace set by Ann Maes for Mace-Line, 1977, The Netherlands. This fireplace set is a real design classic. Few memorable fireplace sets have been made, but th...

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Door Handle with Amphora Ceramic Tile, Belgian Modernist Design, 1960s
Door Handle with Amphora Ceramic Tile, Belgian Modernist Design, 1960s

Door Handle with Amphora Ceramic Tile, Belgian Modernist Design, 1960s

Located in Herentals, BE

An elegant and collectible door handle by Sobinco, featuring a ceramic tile attributed to Amphora, Belgium, circa 1960. The design combines a geometric brass frame with a vibrant tur...

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Mid-20th Century Brutalist Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

1 of the 140 Art Deco Tiles by Boch Freres, la Louvière, 1920's
1 of the 140 Art Deco Tiles by Boch Freres, la Louvière, 1920's

1 of the 140 Art Deco Tiles by Boch Freres, la Louvière, 1920's

By Boch Freres Keramis

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the 140 glazed ceramic tiles tiles by Boch Freres, la Louvière, circa 1920's . Beautiful original antique blue and off-white tiles with a wonderful ri...

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1920s Art Nouveau Vintage Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ceramic

1 of the 13 Glazed Relief Tiles Produits Céramiques de la Dyle, circa 1930
1 of the 13 Glazed Relief Tiles Produits Céramiques de la Dyle, circa 1930

1 of the 13 Glazed Relief Tiles Produits Céramiques de la Dyle, circa 1930

By OTHR

Located in Rijssen, NL

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...

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1930s Art Deco Vintage Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Rococo Fireplace - Palladian Masterpiece - Era- Pleasure & Aristocratic Display
Rococo Fireplace - Palladian Masterpiece - Era- Pleasure & Aristocratic Display

Rococo Fireplace - Palladian Masterpiece - Era- Pleasure & Aristocratic Display

Located in Beervelde, BE

This authentic 18th-century Rococo-Regency fireplace mantel is a superb example of Palladian-influenced French craftsmanship, sculpted in rare Royal Brown Belgian marble. Its deep ch...

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1740s Rococo Antique Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

1 of the 35 Authentic Glazed Art Nouveau Relief Tiles, Gilliot, circa 1920s
1 of the 35 Authentic Glazed Art Nouveau Relief Tiles, Gilliot, circa 1920s

1 of the 35 Authentic Glazed Art Nouveau Relief Tiles, Gilliot, circa 1920s

By OTHR

Located in Rijssen, NL

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...

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1930s Art Nouveau Vintage Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Mid-Century Steel Fire Screen, circa 1960, Belgium.
Mid-Century Steel Fire Screen, circa 1960, Belgium.

Mid-Century Steel Fire Screen, circa 1960, Belgium.

By Pol Bury

Located in Brussels, BE

Nice mid-century fire screen, circa 1960, Belgium. Polished steel. Beautiful metal work. According to information from the seller, this object was made by a craftsman collaborating w...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Large Number of Antique Glazed Relief Tiles, Belgium
Large Number of Antique Glazed Relief Tiles, Belgium

Large Number of Antique Glazed Relief Tiles, Belgium

By OTHR

Located in Rijssen, NL

Amazing set of handmade tiles in rich green colors. Each tile is divided into six faces. Manufactured early 20th century, Belgium. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, ...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Belgian Fireplace Mantel, Carved Bleu Granite & Marble
19th Century Belgian Fireplace Mantel, Carved Bleu Granite & Marble

19th Century Belgian Fireplace Mantel, Carved Bleu Granite & Marble

Located in Beervelde, BE

This fireplace surround has been built in Belgian Bleu granite with Rouge de Rochefort marble details. The caricatures are very unique with strong impressions. This is one of a kind ...

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19th Century Renaissance Revival Antique Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

20th Century French Glazed Purple Terracotta Pot, Flower Planter
20th Century French Glazed Purple Terracotta Pot, Flower Planter

20th Century French Glazed Purple Terracotta Pot, Flower Planter

Located in Antwerp, BE

A large early 20th Century terracotta planter from the Southwest of France. Purple glazed with drips. A beautiful garden ornament or jardiniere, perfect for use outdoors or inside. ...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Antique Decorative Fireside Store, Belgian, Brass, Log, Coal Bin, Late Victorian
Antique Decorative Fireside Store, Belgian, Brass, Log, Coal Bin, Late Victorian

Antique Decorative Fireside Store, Belgian, Brass, Log, Coal Bin, Late Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique decorative fireside store. A Belgian, brass log or coal bin, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1880. Generously sized fireside storage with a striking v...

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Pair of antique wood carved Gothic Revival architectural Columns
Pair of antique wood carved Gothic Revival architectural Columns

Pair of antique wood carved Gothic Revival architectural Columns

Located in Leesburg, VA

Pair of antique wood carved Gothic Revival architectural Columns Anonymous 19th century; Belgium or Netherlands Wood Approximate size: 41.75 (h) x 11.75 (w) x 11.75 (d) in. An exceptional pair of tall and intricate hand carved vintage wooden 19th century church columns...

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Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Sculptural Concrete Chairs and Table, 1960s Belgium
Set of 4 Sculptural Concrete Chairs and Table, 1960s Belgium

Set of 4 Sculptural Concrete Chairs and Table, 1960s Belgium

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning outdoor set consisting of four chairs with a matching table, all made of solid concrete. Round saucer seat with angular legs. Incredible modern design with very fantastic pa...

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1960s Modern Vintage Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cement

Brutalist Architectural Door Panel or Wall Decoration
Brutalist Architectural Door Panel or Wall Decoration

Brutalist Architectural Door Panel or Wall Decoration

By Paul Evans

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Brutalist cast aluminum sculpture that can be attached to your existing door or be hang above the fireplace or on the wall just like featured in Architectural Digest Magazine.

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1970s Brutalist Vintage Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Very large cast iron fountain 20th Century
Very large cast iron fountain 20th Century

Very large cast iron fountain 20th Century

Located in Udenhout, NL

Exclusive cast iron fountain and very large to make your garden complete. From 1900. Recuperated from a mansion near Brussels, Belgium.

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Early 1900s Antique Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Art Deco Stained Flower Quirlande Glass Window in Etched Glass and Brass
Art Deco Stained Flower Quirlande Glass Window in Etched Glass and Brass

Art Deco Stained Flower Quirlande Glass Window in Etched Glass and Brass

Located in Antwerp, BE

A 1920s Flower Quirlande glass window in various glass, etched glasses, red glass, yellow, amber, pink, green, and blue decorations. Stylized flowers are decorated on a pillar, with ...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

A Belgian carved stone finial, C. 1850.
A Belgian carved stone finial, C. 1850.

A Belgian carved stone finial, C. 1850.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This finely detailed finial will be a stately addition to your garden or serve as a statement for your interior. The changing profile with its curves and the details make it an excel...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Donbar Faceted Fireplace in Patinated Iron
Donbar Faceted Fireplace in Patinated Iron

Donbar Faceted Fireplace in Patinated Iron

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Donbar fireplace, iron, Belgium, 1970s A 1970s fireplace by Donbar made in Belgium in the 1970s. Crafted from patinated black iron, this fireplace embraces a mesmerizing interplay o...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

1 of the 275 Art Deco Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot, circa 1920 (Copy)
1 of the 275 Art Deco Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot, circa 1920 (Copy)

1 of the 275 Art Deco Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot, circa 1920 (Copy)

By Gilliot

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the 275 handmade antique tiles in rich yellow and green glazed colors. Manufactured around 1920 by Gilliot Hemiksem, Belgium. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, ...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 24 Art Nouveau Glazed Tiles, Belgium, 1920
Set of 24 Art Nouveau Glazed Tiles, Belgium, 1920

Set of 24 Art Nouveau Glazed Tiles, Belgium, 1920

By OTHR

Located in Rijssen, NL

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...

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1920s Art Nouveau Vintage Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ceramic

A Belgian carved stone finial, C. 1850.
A Belgian carved stone finial, C. 1850.

A Belgian carved stone finial, C. 1850.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This finely detailed Gothic Revival finial or spire will be a stately addition to your garden or serve as a statement for your interior. The changing profile with its layers of folia...

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Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Classic French Antique Fireplace Surround in Royal Breche D'aleppo Marble
Classic French Antique Fireplace Surround in Royal Breche D'aleppo Marble

Classic French Antique Fireplace Surround in Royal Breche D'aleppo Marble

Located in Beervelde, BE

Exclusive antique fireplace surround in the richly colored Royal Breche D’ Aleppo marble. This mantel is in perfect condition. You feel the hand of the maker when you run your finger...

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Early 19th Century Louis XIV Antique Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

Located in Leuven , BE

The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep and mysterious language, the language of dreams!” (« La couleur ! Quelle langue profonde et mystérieuse, le langage des rêves », Paul Gauguin, Paris, 1848-Fatu-Hiva, 1903) ‘Color and feeling’, ‘color and meaning’, these are concepts that have gone together since time immemorial. Artists and craftsmen have a special bond with color. After all, it is a means of expression that can have a real reinforcing effect. Especially linking color with light offers unlimited possibilities. Glaziers and glass painters have tried to master both these ‘instruments’ for centuries. The set of beautifully restored neo-Gothic windows in our collection are enough reason for us to let these works of art figure in a broader story. As a bonus, we would like to introduce you to the contemporary stained-glass artist and stained-glass restorer, Daniël Theys. whose workshop is in Sint-Pieters-Rode (Belgium). He talked to us about the materials and techniques he used for the restoration of our set of neo-Gothic stained-glass windows. A fascinating look at the tricks of the trade from a specialist! A bird’s eye view of the history of the European stained-glass window. Although the Romans already used translucent glass plates to cover wall openings, the stained-glass window reached its peak in Europe between 1150 and 1500. A period also known as the era of the cathedrals. At that time, stained-glass windows became more than just a way to let in the light, and to keep the space closed off. From now on, their functionality was also found in their didactic value. The biblical and saints’ stories that adorned the stained-glass windows became a kind of poor man’s bible. They brought, as it were, the knowledge of the holy scriptures in an understandable, pictorial way. At the same time, the colored light provided additional symbolism. The invading light was interpreted as a manifestation of God. It is also no coincidence that the main altar was bathed in light. It was the place where the most important sacrament was celebrated, that of the Eucharist. How were these magical colors obtained? Well, during the 12th and 13th centuries, metal oxides gave color to the glass. Copper, for example, produced different colors in the various stages of oxidation. The metal could color the glass light blue, green and even red. It should be noted that from the 13th century onwards, clear glass, which was cheaper and at the same time allowed more light into the buildings, was used more often. A century later, in the years 1400 to 1500, glass painters frequently painted onto the glass with a ‘stain’ of silver chloride or sulfide. The painted piece of glass was heat-treated in a furnace. The heating process ensured that the silver ions migrated into the glass and became suspended within the glass network. The stain gave colors ranging from a pale yellow to a rather deep red. This new technique allowed glaziers to get more than one color on a single glass fragment. The shades produced by painting in silver chloride were well suited for depicting golden crowns, scepters and other gilded objects and ornaments. But the most important advantage of the technique was the fact that the glass painter could now make transitions from yellow tones to white without having to apply separations with lead strips! This also improved the legibility of the pictured scene. You can imagine that the labor-intensive process of the production of stained-glass windows was a very costly affair and therefore it was often patrons who donated them to a church or a chapel. The benefactors were usually eager to propagate their social status and were moved by concern for their salvation. In the 16th century, stained-glass windows also began to appear in secular buildings such as town halls, the homes of the wealthy and commercial premises such as inns. It is striking that during this period the use of lead strips that border many parts of the image was further reduced in favor of real painting on stained glass. This was due to an increasing love of detail. For example, one wanted realistically painted portrait heads. Working with enamel paints was cumbersome. Each newly applied color had to be burned into the glass before another color or overpainting could be applied. It was not only the coloring of the glass that was complicated, the process of obtaining flat glass plates required many steps as well. The glazier blew a glass bulb with a blowpipe and then cut it open. Finally, each half of the sphere was turned around so fast that it became a disc. In later periods, the glazier blew out his glass bulb into a cylinder. Once the cylinder had cooled, its closed ends were removed, and the long sides were cut open. The pieces of glass obtained were then heated and flattened. During the 16th century, there was a division of labor between the stained-glass designer, the glazier, and the glass painter. It happened as well that the stained-glass artist used prints as models for his stained-glass windows. Whoever drew the design, the glazier always needed a model on the right scale, the so-called cartoon. On the cartoon, the lead strips were clearly marked, and the use of colors was indicated. Contracts at the time show that the price of stained-glass windows was calculated per square foot. The price per square foot included the labor and material costs. The price of the cartoon was not included. In the 17th century, the work of glass painters remained important. At the same time, there was a growing popularity of stained-glass windows with heraldic themes. In the Low Countries there were several high-quality glass painters active. During the 18th century, glass painting went downhill in our regions. The French occupation of the Southern Netherlands resulted in the destruction and sale of religious stained-glass windows. It was only around the middle of the 19th century that the young Belgian state experienced a revival of stained glass. The renewed interest in the Middle Ages, the so-called ‘gothic revival’, caused a wave of restoration of old stained-glass windows of churches and orders for neo-gothic stained-glass windows. The Sint-Lucas art schools in Belgium played an important role in this. Industrial developments in the glass and steel industries naturally had an important hand in the popularity of stained-glass windows. Stained-glass had a wide range of uses; think of stained glasses in winter gardens, domes, windows, and doors of large mansions. Significant glazier’ studios arose in several larger Belgian cities. In Brussels, for example, you had the workshops of Capronnier and Colpaert, in Bruges the studios of Coucke and Dobbelaere, in Ghent the companies of Ganton-Defoin or Ladon. During the 19th century, glaziers followed the style developments in the visual arts. For example, the number of windows in Art Nouveau and Art Deco style is large. The restored stained-glass windows with male and female saints that we offer for sale, come from a building in Laeken, near Brussels. They probably decorated the space of a church, chapel, convent, or Catholic school. In the results of the interview with glass restorer Daniël Theys, you will learn more about the particularities of these splendid windows. Chatting and browsing in the workshop of Daniël Theys The Belgian Glass restorer and glass blower, Daniël Theys (), made a career switch at a later age and has been active in the profession since 1987. He is an important player in the field of stained-glass window art in Belgium. Moreover, he is the only one in the country who still masters the technique of glass etching. Daniël Theys receives many commissions from small parish churches to restore old stained-glass windows to their former glory. He made a name for himself in that niche and that is how Spectandum brought the set of 19th century stained glass windows to his workshop for reconstruction. They were delivered in old numbered wooden crates and Daniel had to start puzzling. Numbered wooden crates with sections of the stained-glass windows Normally a glazier starts working from a drawing with a scale of 1:1 (full size drawing), but in this case each piece had to be cataloged and photographed. The smaller pieces were grouped on the light box and photographed in their entirety. Then Daniël made a drawing of the remaining pieces that he had puzzled together with great care. Smaller pieces identified and grouped on the light box The restauration guidelines of the Agency for Monuments and Landscapes are not always the same as those of a restorer. For this reconstruction, Daniël primarily considered the purpose of the stained-glass windows. It had to be an aesthetic and salable set of stained-glass windows, so the choice of filling the gaps with neutral glass or epoxy was not really an option. Theys left well-executed previous restorations untouched. The windows may have been repaired three or four times in the past. Piece of a cloak with glass shards from different periods (restorations) Another problem Daniel faced during the restoration was the fact that some small parts of the old grisaille had been eaten away by microorganisms. The defect – caused by moisture – can be seen from the discoloration of the grisaille. The black-brown color is turned red. This fragment shows well how the brown grisaille has turned red due to the attack of micro-organisms The stained-glass windows of the 19th century are made of ‘in the mass-colored’ glass. This means that the colors were added to the liquid glass during its production process. This type of glass differs from glass colored with enamel paint, which became popular from the interwar period. The latter process involves applying enamel paint (this is a glass powder with a metal oxide to which a medium has been added) to the colorless glass. When firing the glass with the enamel paint, the powder fuses with the glass. The colors of email painted glass are less intense and less brilliant than those of ‘in the mass-colored glass’. Jars with colored powder for the enamel paints For the restoration Daniël only worked with mouth-blown glass, both with ‘in the mass-colored glass’ and with ‘verre plaqué’. This is blown glass composed of several layers of different shades. Over the years, Theys built up a large stock of old blown glass. Colored blown glass always has sliding shades. For example, a red piece of glass can have a color transition from bright red to light orange. These differences in shades are the result of the different thicknesses of the piece of glass. It allows the glazier to use a wide variety of shades. The purple-red foliage with light blue accents was obtained by etching away parts of a piece ‘verre plaqué’. A small part of the lower glass layer is exposed. The windows were completely re-leaded by the restorer because there was virtually no ‘lead net’ preserved. In general, lead strips only have a limited lifespan because of oxidation processes. Daniël removed the old lead remnants and placed new lead profiles. Then he applied putty between the glass fragments and the lead strips to seal the lead. A window must be made watertight. The current condition of the windows is excellent. Decorative glass part with original lead remnants New lead strip The set of stained-glass windows we present today, originally consisted of windows of 5 to 6 m high. After all, they originally adorned a neo-gothic church. Since the original dimensions are not suitable for private buildings, it was decided to only restore the figurative representation. The original spire of one of the windows Thanks to a suspension eye, the window can be hung. There is also the possibility to place the window in an upright position. Thanks to the craftsmanship of the Theys-Studio, we can once again enjoy the brilliance of color! Looking for the missing link The set of 19th-century stained-glass windows came into the possession of Spectandum without a clear provenance. The renowned Leuven antiques dealer, Cornelius Engelen, recalls that the windows came from a church in Laeken. There is no solid starting point for a search for the provenance. Based on the style of the stained-glass windows – most probably the late 19th century -, their religious iconography, and their original shape (pointed arch windows) and dimensions (5 to 6 cm high), we can assume that they were once displayed in a (neo-)gothic cult building. On the one hand, the stained-glass windows may have been removed after storm damage or other calamities, on the other they may have been taken away during a renovation or a demolition of a church. The Church of Our Lady in Laeken is the most famous church building in that municipality that could qualify. In the early 1920s, the central windows of the transept were badly damaged by a hurricane. Today, glass fragments of these windows (dating from 1893-1894) with the names of the sixteen missing saints and an arch infill of the western window are officially known. It would be interesting to find out if our set of eight saints once were part of the transept of Our Lady in Laeken. Research in the records of the church administrators could provide clarification. Knowing that most neo-gothic stained-glass windows from the Church of Our Lady come from the Jules Dobbelaere’s glass studio in Bruges, it is useful to consult that company’s archive as well. It is kept in the KADOC (Documentation and research center for religion, culture and; in Leuven. Of course, the sizes and shape of the stone window openings of the transept can also provide an indication. If we stylistically compare the grisailles of the set of stained-glass windows with the work of Jules Dobbelaere, we do see some relationship. Especially with a stained-glass window in the chapel of Our Lady of the Saint Anthony Church in Aalst. Another line of research that we could follow, is that of the iconography of the series. One of the saints depicted is Saint Roch. There once was a Saint-Roch church in Laeken with 19th-century stained-glass windows from the Brussels studio of Jean-Baptiste Capronnier. The company archive of the glaziers François and Jean-Baptiste Capronnier is owned by the Flemish government and can be consulted in the above-mentioned KADOC. We already searched the sales catalog of 1892, in which Capronnier’s drawings and cartoons are described one by one. The saints that are represented in our set of windows, does not correspond with the names of the saints mentioned for the church of St. Roch in Laeken. Building on this argument, it can be concluded that the eight saints were not destined for this house of worship. In the absence of lavishly illustrated monographs on the various glazier-companies in Belgium, the execution of a comparative study of the stained-glass windows is time-consuming and complex. Although a limited number of old photos of stained-glass windows can still be found in the database ‘Balat’ of the KIK-IRPA (), this remains far too limited to get a good picture of the output of the various companies. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with Saint Martin, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Most people know Saint Martin (Szombathely, ca. 316 – Candes, 397) as the Roman Tribune who cut his cloak in two with his sword and gave one half to a beggar. The artist of the stained-glass window has opted for a different, less common iconographic representation here. Saint Martin is presented as a bishop with a miter and staff. According to a legend, Martin was lured to the city of Tours with a trick to consecrate him as a bishop. He refused the ecclesiastical office and hid in a barn with some geese. The birds betrayed him with their twittering. In the end Martin received his episcopal consecration. The goose at the feet of the saint clearly refers to this event. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. Angela, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Angela de Merici was an Italian woman who taught young women religion, health care, and household skills. She founded the monastic community of the Ursulines. They played an important social role as founders of schools and orphanages. Saint Angela died in Brescia in 1540. It should therefore come as no surprise that the saint on the stained-glass-window is depicted with a girl by her side. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with Charles Borromeo, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Charles Borromeo (Milan, 1538-1584) grew up in a noble family. He was already made Cardinal and Archbishop of Milan at the age of 24. With his writings he contributed to the implementation of the Church reforms determined at the Council of Trent. Among other things, he released a new catechism. With his book on the design of church buildings, “Instructiones Fabriacae et Supellectilis Ecclesiasticae”, he left a mark on Baroque church construction. At the outbreak of the plague in his diocese in 1576, he devoted himself to the care of those affected. Hence, people sometimes pray to him when they have been hit by a serious illness. 19th C, Saint, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. Roch, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Saint Roch (Montpellier, 1295? /1350? -1327? /1380?) was born with a port-wine stain in the shape of a cross on his left hip. It was interpreted as a sign from God. After the dead of his parents, he gave his money to the poor and went on to live the life of pilgrim. He cared for plague sufferers and healed some of them by making a sign of the cross. He is especially invoked as protector against the plague. 19th C, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm Bernard of Clairvaux (Fontaines, 1090-Clairvaux, 1153) decided to become a monk at the age of 21. In 1112 he entered in the monastery of Cîtaux. He was soon commissioned by the abbot to find a new monastery in Clairvaux. Because of his intellectual capacities and eloquence, he was consulted by various ecclesiastical and secular leaders. He ensured the expansion of the Cistercian order throughout Europe. As a Doctor of the Church, he wrote many tracts and sermons and established a new rule for the Templars. Above all, he was concerned with the discipline of the clergy. Therefore, he wrote a spiritual manual for the priests and bishops. Saint Bernard can be seen as a true mystic. He envisioned the union of the human soul with God as the most important goal in life. According to a legend, Bernard once had a vision in which the Blessed Virgin appeared to him and strengthened him with her mother’s milk. In the arts, the saint is mainly depicted with an abbot’s staff and a book with the Cistercian rule. His vision was also often portrayed. 19th C, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with St. John Berchmans, Belgium, 163 x 73 cm The Belgian Jan Berchmans (Diest, 1599-Rome, 1621) was the eldest of five children. When his mother became seriously ill, he initially took care of her, but at the age of nine he was housed with the town’s priest. After a few years he moved to Mechelen to become the servant of a canon. It also gave him the opportunity to begin his studies in the seminary for priests. He eventually joined the Jesuits of Mechelen. He got their permission to study philosophy in Rome. In the Eternal City, he visited working-class neighbourhoods to teach the children about God. He died of an illness at the age of 22. Saint Jan Berchmans is the patron saint of school children and students. 19th C, Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Window with Saint Clare...

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19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Belgian Building and Garden Elements

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Art Glass, Stained Glass

Antique French or Belgian Stamped Brass Fireplace Screen of Interior Scene
Antique French or Belgian Stamped Brass Fireplace Screen of Interior Scene

Antique French or Belgian Stamped Brass Fireplace Screen of Interior Scene

Located in Centennial, CO

An absolutely charming antique circa 1900 stamped brass fireplace screen of an interior dining scene, from either Belgium or France. So many details in the scene make this piece so f...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Belgian Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Customizable Outdoor Dining Table in Solid Fraké Wood, Modern Design
Customizable Outdoor Dining Table in Solid Fraké Wood, Modern Design

Customizable Outdoor Dining Table in Solid Fraké Wood, Modern Design

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This outdoor table is made from solid fraké. Each fixing within the table base is designed to give maximum stability, as well as contributing to it’s unusual aesthetic. Made from sol...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Belgian Building and Garden Elements

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Hardwood

Floral Art Deco Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot, Hemiksem, circa 1920
Floral Art Deco Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot, Hemiksem, circa 1920

Floral Art Deco Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot, Hemiksem, circa 1920

By Gilliot

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the 60 handmade tiles in rich purple and lightblue glazed colors with beautiful circular floral design. Manufactured around 1920 by Gilliot Hemiksem, Belgium.  One tile set is d...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage Belgian Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

Tribu Nodi OUTDOOR Sofa designed by YABU PUSHELBERG
Tribu Nodi OUTDOOR Sofa designed by YABU PUSHELBERG

Tribu Nodi OUTDOOR Sofa designed by YABU PUSHELBERG

By Yabu Pushelberg

Located in Boston, MA

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2010s Modern Belgian Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

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Plant table in wrought iron, with floral decorations (1900)

Plant table in wrought iron, with floral decorations (1900)

By Lodewijk Van Boeckel

Located in Oostende, BE

Plant table in wrought iron, with floral decorations (1900)

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Early 20th Century Belgian Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Brass Vessel with a Handle
Brass Vessel with a Handle

Brass Vessel with a Handle

$121Sale Price|20% Off

Brass Vessel with a Handle

Located in Chorzów, PL

Brass vessel with a handle very good condition Measures: height 40 cm, diameter 23 cm.

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1920s Other Vintage Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

19th Century Black Marble Fireplace Surround From Belgium
19th Century Black Marble Fireplace Surround From Belgium

19th Century Black Marble Fireplace Surround From Belgium

Located in Beervelde, BE

Belgian Black Noir de Mazy marble original vintage chimney piece of the end of the 19th century. Monumental, grand and in great condition. Measurements: 172 cm Exterior Width 67,72 I...

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19th Century Louis XV Antique Belgian Building and Garden Elements

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Belgian Black Marble

Cast Aluminum Brutalist Door Panel
Cast Aluminum Brutalist Door Panel

Cast Aluminum Brutalist Door Panel

$1,687Sale Price|25% Off

Cast Aluminum Brutalist Door Panel

By Paul Evans

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Cast aluminum brutalist door grill or wall decoration. Can be screwed to your existing door without any major construction work. Last photos showing the back side with screw holes an...

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1970s Brutalist Vintage Belgian Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Old Oak Wooden Gate with Wrought-Iron Hinges 19th Century
Old Oak Wooden Gate with Wrought-Iron Hinges 19th Century

Old Oak Wooden Gate with Wrought-Iron Hinges 19th Century

Located in Udenhout, NL

Very unique and big, old oak wooden gate with wrought-iron hinges from the 19th Century.

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1820s Antique Belgian Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

Vintage 1970s Set of 13 Concrete Mushroom Garden Ornaments
Vintage 1970s Set of 13 Concrete Mushroom Garden Ornaments

Vintage 1970s Set of 13 Concrete Mushroom Garden Ornaments

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Fantastic set of 13 concrete mushrooms with an aged patina. These decorative mushrooms could be used indoors or out. We see them grouped sitting on a coffee table atop books or in an...

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Mid-20th Century Organic Modern Belgian Building and Garden Elements

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Concrete

1 of the 40 Art Deco Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot, Hemiksem, circa 1920
1 of the 40 Art Deco Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot, Hemiksem, circa 1920

1 of the 40 Art Deco Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot, Hemiksem, circa 1920

By Gilliot

Located in Rijssen, NL

1 of the 40 handmade tiles in rich yellow, green and brown glazed colors. Manufactured around 1920 by Gilliot Hemiksem, Belgium. These tiles would be charming displayed on easels, fr...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist Aluminum Door Panel in Anodized Bronze / Copper Finish
Brutalist Aluminum Door Panel in Anodized Bronze / Copper Finish

Brutalist Aluminum Door Panel in Anodized Bronze / Copper Finish

By Billy Joe Mccarroll and David Gillespe

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Brutalist cast aluminum door panel with handle in anodized bronze / copper finish made in Belgium in 1970’s. In the style of Billy Joe McCarroll and David Gillespi "Heroic Doors...

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1970s Brutalist Vintage Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century Antique Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
19th Century Antique Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel

19th Century Antique Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel

Located in Udenhout, NL

Carrara marble fireplace mantel from the 19th Century to place around the chimney.

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1890s Antique Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

Clay Sink by Studio Loho
Clay Sink by Studio Loho

Clay Sink by Studio Loho

Located in Geneve, CH

Clay sink by Studio Loho Dimensions: D 40 x H 15 cm Materials: clay5 Available in 3 models: round sink, oval sink and sink on structure. 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...

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2010s Post-Modern Belgian Building and Garden Elements

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Clay

Cast Aluminum Brutalist Door Panel with Handle
Cast Aluminum Brutalist Door Panel with Handle

Cast Aluminum Brutalist Door Panel with Handle

By Billy Joe Mccarroll and David Gillespe

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Heavy solid cast aluminum brutalist door panel with handle made in Belgium in 1970’s. In the style of Billy Joe McCarroll and David Gillespi "Heroic Doors"...

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1970s Brutalist Vintage Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

1 of the 30 Sets of 4 Antique Tiles, Céramiques d 'Hemixem, Gilliot Frères, 1930
1 of the 30 Sets of 4 Antique Tiles, Céramiques d 'Hemixem, Gilliot Frères, 1930

1 of the 30 Sets of 4 Antique Tiles, Céramiques d 'Hemixem, Gilliot Frères, 1930

By OTHR

Located in Rijssen, NL

11 of the 30 sets of 4 f unique antique tiles, with a beautiful Art Deco pattern manufactured around 1930 by Céramiques d 'Hemixem, Gilliot Frères, circa 1940, Belgium. The dimensio...

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1920s Art Deco Vintage Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Monumental Black Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
19th Century Monumental Black Marble Antique Fireplace Surround

19th Century Monumental Black Marble Antique Fireplace Surround

Located in Made, NL

Monumental Louis XVI black marble mantle in excellent condition. A true masterpiece. The carving is of such a high quality showing the true art of ...

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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Large Vintage Pair of Two Concrete Chanterelles Mushroom Garden Ornaments
Large Vintage Pair of Two Concrete Chanterelles Mushroom Garden Ornaments

Large Vintage Pair of Two Concrete Chanterelles Mushroom Garden Ornaments

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

Impressive set of 2 oversized concrete mushrooms with an aged patina. These decorative mushrooms could be used indoors or out. We see them grouped sitting on a coffee table atop book...

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20th Century Organic Modern Belgian Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

Pair of Vintage Brutalist Belgian Metal & Ceramik Entry Door Pull Handle
Pair of Vintage Brutalist Belgian Metal & Ceramik Entry Door Pull Handle

Pair of Vintage Brutalist Belgian Metal & Ceramik Entry Door Pull Handle

By Juliette Belarti

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This pair of original door handles was designed and made by the Belgian artist Juliette Belarti during the 1960s. The geometric frame is made of aluminum and the center is filled wit...

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1960s Brutalist Vintage Belgian Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum