1940s Building and Garden Elements

One of a kind custom hand wrought iron Lutyens garden bench with web feet from Greenwich CT. 81” W x 48” H x 20” D Seat 20” H 17” D Arm 28.5” H

A restored set of 1940s Salterini "Mount Vernon" pattern Wrought Iron Armchairs with Ottomans in Black. The armchairs recline and sport rear wheels for easy moving. The ottomans are ...

Iron garden two level plant stand with removable basket top.

White Pillars: Early Life & Architecture Of The Lower Mississippi Valley Written by and Illustrated by J. Frazer Smith. New York: William Helburn, 1941. 2...

3-649 ceramic Roman Bust market Italy.

Monumental finely carved limestone fountain sculpture of Goddess with a putto figure and three magnificent dolphins . Proveniente from an important Villa Veneta. Including a round ...

All original O'Keefe & Merritt red stove 1948. This is very rare red version which has been refurbished and retains original red enamel and white ceramic salt and pepper...

A gorgeous pair of Chippendale or Georgian style pedestal plant stands By Imperial Furniture of Grand Rapids USA, Circa 1940s Measures: 18"W x 18"D x 34.25"H. Good original vinta...

Lovely pair of concrete planters having grape bunch decoration in relief and splayed feet. Opening 11.75 diameter

Fabulous cast iron dachshund dog boot scraper in black paint. Two available, this one has a straight tail as opposed to the other with a circle tai...

Rare John Salterini wrought iron double chaise lounge with cushion in the style of the original cushion. This is one piece in the popular Mount Vernon pattern. Large rear wheels and ...

FINAL SALE Pair of nickel-silver double entrance doors with three raised square panels, hinges and lock. Similar to main entrance doors of Tiff...

Beautiful French wrought iron garden bench stool. This can be used indoors, outdoors, patio. This has been professionally powder coated in a soft satin black. New custom cushion was ...

A pair of Gorgeous planters in the shape of beautiful swans, made of concrete, from the first quarter of the 20th century. The pieces exhibit a beautiful patina typical of the perio...

Classic capagna form black cast iron urn planters having impressive scale and style.

1865 Faux bamboo two tier plant stand Top diameter 8.25" Base foot 12x12"

This is a pair of Hollywood Regency mid 20th century wrought iron chaise lounges designed and manufactured in the USA by the legendary John Salterini. John B. Salterini Company wrought iron furniture was and still is the pinnacle of high quality wrought iron furniture. It was designed for indoor as well as outdoor use. These chaise lounges have two large wrought iron wheels and a horizontal bar at the foot making moving very easy. The seat back has four positions. The back, sides, and armrests are decorated with leaves and vines. We have a third identical Salterini chaise lounge...

Beautiful antique scale originally from Germany. The front glides up for access and the glass and hardware are original. Circa 1940. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic...

A pair of Minimalist Andirons by Jacques Adnet (1900 -1984). With their simple, modern shape, clean lines and dark matte finish, these sculptural forms strike a balance between Adnet...

Solid wood planter rescued from an old farmhouse in Aarhus, Denmark. This piece, originally an antique trunk, is an exponent of functional Danish design with clean lines and robust c...

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...

A pair of stylized bronze flame aged bronze andirons attributed to Pierre Legrain. Attached to iron backs. An similar example sold at Sotheby’s sale 3944.

Pair of mid-century Italian handles in brass and Murano 1940s gold glass, the brass has been well restored and polished and the glass is clean.

1643 Japanese Natural stone planter whole diameter 6.75"

1896 Antique American heavy brass eagle door knocker

A French 1940s black lacquered wrought iron decorative display staircase or plant stand

Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons. Modernist style with a curled form and sphere tops. hard to pinpoint when they were made, but they seem to have a bit of that French 40's style about...

Beautiful pair of French pedestals with marble tops. Great addition to your architectural French inspired home and interiors.

A suite of wrought-iron furniture in the Banana Leaf pattern, designed and manufactured by the New York firm, Salterini, the suite comprised of a curved sectional sofa in three secti...

Five-piece wrought iron dining / patio set. One glass-topped table and four chairs. Painted green. Table measures: 42.5 in across.- 29-3/8 in high. - 29- 11/16 in high. With glass t...

Rare Venetian blown glass push and pull door handles from a hotel in Venice late 1940's, by Alfredo Barbini (1912-2007) for Vitreria Gino Cenedese, Italy. This exceptionally was ori...

Unusual sculptural iron garden lounge chair manner of Jean-Charles Moreux, wonderful design, whimsical sculpture! welded iron frame, metal sling seat. Hand delivery avail to New York...

Art Deco Wrought Iron Fire Screen Decorated with a Greyhound

Vintage modernist concrete bench from Belgium, circa 1940s. Reminiscent of Le Corbusier’s ‘Borne Béton Grande’ outdoor floor lamp for Chandigarh. Minimalis...

1940s Woodard Orleans pattern bounce rocker chair. Original verdigris powder coated finish. Seat without cushions, 12.5" H. Chair is stamped Woodard on...

Galerie Clément Cividino is pleased to offer for sale a superb Fillod pavilion, a rare and highly sought-after example of French lightweight architecture. Currently on display at the...

1-2420 a large tole and wrought iron foliate hand painted chandelier with 5 lite cluster.

Vintage French garden table with folding legs. Top is a worn green and rust colored surface and legs have some green and white paint remain...

Beautiful sundial by Gunnar Nylund, made from bronze with great pale green patina. Decor of zodiac signs on the base in Nylund’s characteristic style. Gunnar Nylund was one of the m...

Mexican Rustic Ranch Mesquite Medium Window Jalisco Hacienda 1940s 39.5 tall x 26.75w x 4d / Inside 34 x 12.75 inches In unrestored original vintage rustic condition. Review the images.

Cement Garden Sculpture Of A Fawn. We offer a beautifully detailed life size cement garden sculpture or garden ornament of a fawn. (Possibly French). This lovely piece will be a welc...

1940s French wrought iron center table with a travertine top. Has a very decorative painted white wrought iron base. Very nice vintage travertine top. Great for outdoors as well. Att...

Fabulous outdoor iron chaise lounge by the John Salterini co. C1948 with oak & acorn cast iron decorations. Hand Wrought Iron with strap iron for support in excellent vintage con...

Monumental finely carved limestone fountain sculpture of Goddess with a putto figure and three magnificent dolphins . Proveniente from an import...

The set of 4 pcs. Art Deco Murano glass and brass door handles. Solid round glass is transparent. Each handle goes with two fixing brass elements at the ends, that are newly polishe...

The late 1940s or early 1950s early S-Lounge patio chair by Walter Lamb predating his partnership with Brown Jordan. The chaise lounge is rendered in thick bronze tubing with a canva...

Set of four early dining chairs by Walter Lamb dating from the late 40s or early 50s, predating his work with Brown Jordan. The set consists of two armchairs and two side chairs that...

1940s Rattan couch and chaise lounge. Some strips missing as shown in pictures. Cushions need to be reupholstered .

This nice and unusual pair of andirons representing dragons are made of wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1940

A freestanding cast iron wood-burning stove from Danish maker Morsø featuring classic decorative detailing. The front is adorned with a relief of a squirrel surrounded by oak leaves,...

Richard L. Sandfort, Aluminum Outdoor Sofa Sectional –,1950 A rare and stylish aluminum outdoor sectional by Richard L. Sandfort, Inc., circa 1950s. Composed of four modular pieces,...

This very nice and elegant fireplace screen is made of brass. It is decorated with knots, ribbons, laurel wreaths, bow and quiver apllied on mesh. This is a French work in the Louis ...

Very rare and extraordinary skylights, made of 25 engraved glass tile. Subject constellation an Greek Gods. One of a kind, signed by the artist "Roger Broeckaert, Ateliers Broeckaert...

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts glazed ceramic art pottery jardiniere planter with pedestal stand By Roseville Pottery USA, Circa 1940s Measures: 10"W x 10"D x 25.5"H. Good original vin...

This is a unique set of 2 Victorian Style Aluminium Garden Chairs in Original finish.

French faux bois garden table or garden stool. This beautifully sculpted table has an organic modern look to it with the appearance of re...

French Faux Bois Jardiniere. Offered is a handsome antique French faux bois cement tree trunk jardiniere or planter. This stunning large scale planter has a drainage hole at the bott...

This is a Hollywood Regency mid 20th century wrought iron chaise lounge designed and manufactured in the USA by legendary John Salterini. John B. Salterini Company wrought iron furniture was and still is the pinnacle of high quality wrought iron furniture. It was designed for indoor as well as outdoor use. This chaise lounge has two large wrought iron wheels and a horizontal bar at the foot making movement very easy. The seat back has six positions. The back, sides, and armrests are decorated with leaves and vines. We have another identical pair of Salterini chaise lounges...

Rare concrete fountains made in Belgium. Dated March 22, 1948. Three-piece fountain with large concave base supporting massive basin and topped with a tall slender spout. Great patin...

Pair of anchor-shaped andirons in polished brass with black iron stand. USA, circa 1940.