Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
ART DECO STYLE
Art Deco furniture is characterized by its celebration of modern life. More than its emphasis on natural wood grains and focus on traditional craftsmanship, vintage Art Deco dining chairs, tables, desks, cabinets and other furniture — which typically refers to pieces produced during the 1920s and 1930s — is an ode to the glamour of the “Roaring Twenties.”
ORIGINS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1920s
- Flourished while the popularity of Art Nouveau declined
- Term derives from 1925’s Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes (International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts) in Paris, France
- Informed by Ancient Egypt, Cubism, Futurism, Louis XVI, De Stijl, modernism and the Vienna Secession; influenced Streamline Moderne and mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold geometric lines and forms, floral motifs
- Use of expensive materials such as shagreen or marble as well as exotic woods such as mahogany, ebony and zebra wood
- Metal accents, shimmering mirrored finishes
- Embellishments made from exotic animal hides, inlays of mother-of-pearl or ivory
ART DECO FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
VINTAGE ART DECO FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
Few design styles are as universally recognized and appreciated as Art Deco. The term alone conjures visions of the Roaring Twenties, Machine Age metropolises, vast ocean liners, sleek typography and Prohibition-era hedonism. The iconic movement made an indelible mark on all fields of design throughout the 1920s and ’30s, celebrating society’s growing industrialization with refined elegance and stunning craftsmanship.
Widely known designers associated with the Art Deco style include Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann, Eileen Gray, Maurice Dufrêne, Paul Follot and Jules Leleu.
The term Art Deco derives from the name of a large decorative arts exhibition held in Paris in 1925. “Art Deco design” is often used broadly, to describe the work of creators in associated or ancillary styles. This is particularly true of American Art Deco, which is also called Streamline Moderne or Machine Age design. (Streamline Moderne, sometimes known as Art Moderne, was a phenomenon largely of the 1930s, post–Art Nouveau.)
Art Deco textile designers employed dazzling floral motifs and vivid colors, and while Art Deco furniture makers respected the dark woods and modern metals with which they worked, they frequently incorporated decorative embellishments such as exotic animal hides as well as veneers in their seating, case pieces, living room sets and bedroom furniture.
From mother-of-pearl inlaid vitrines to chrome aviator chairs, bold and inventive works in the Art Deco style include chaise longues (also known as chaise lounges) and curved armchairs. Today, the style is still favored by interior designers looking to infuse a home with an air of luxury and sophistication.
The vintage Art Deco furniture for sale on 1stDibs includes dressers, coffee tables, decorative objects and more.
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Style: Art Deco
An Art Deco Style Fireplace
Located in London, GB
An English limestone fireplace in the Art Deco style. Modern.
Shelf Width: 1287 mm | 50 ⅝"
Overall Height: 1125 mm | 44 ¼"
Opening Height: 965 mm | 38"
Openi...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Set of 10 1920s McKinney Antique Brass Door Hinges
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a fabulous set of 10 1920s McKinney Antique brass 4in door hinges.
Rare survivors!
Made in the USA by ‘McKinney’ circa 1925-1929.
These are without doubt from the...
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Cast Iron Decorative Panels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
These Art Deco cast iron panels were made for Regis House, a site developed by the well-known property developer Rudolph Palumbo in 1933. Regis House was a ground-breaking office bui...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Four Piece Group of Art Deco Rattan Pencil Reed Wicker by the American Chair Co.
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional suite of pencil reed furniture to include two lounge chairs, one with wheels, an ottoman, and a side table. The furniture is in excel...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Upholstery, Reed
Andirons Cast Iron Art Deco Fireplace Ducks Shaped France Early 20th Century
Located in Mombuey, Zamora
Very originals , diferent
A pair of iron andirons, from the 19th or Early 20 th Century
These andirons in the shape of ducks are made of a single piece of cast iron.
Enigmatic c...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
1930's Art Deco Stick wICKER / Split Reed Center / Cocktail Table, Ypsilanti
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning 1930's Art Deco Stick wICKER / Split Reed Center / Cocktail Table, Ypsilanti,, Amazing quality and construction,, Wonderful design / patina. Great color.. (possibly repaint...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wicker, Reed, Laminate
Solid Brass Sculptural Fireplace Tool Set
Located in San Diego, CA
Solid brass fireplace tool set. Great craftsmanship. Set includes a shovel, poker and stand.
Category
1970s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Brocatelle Marble Vintage French Art Deco Period Chimney Piece
Located in Beervelde, BE
A Brocatelle D'Espagne marble original Art Deco period fireplace surround in combination with other marble details. It is an early 20th century mantle piece.
Dimensions:
138 cm Exter...
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
1930's Art Deco 3-Piece / Stick wICKER / Split Reed Sofa and Chairs, Ypsilanti
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning 1930's Art Deco 3-Piece / Stick wICKER / Split Reed Sofa and Chairs, attrib to Ypsilanti Reed Furniture Co..absent of cushions. Amazing quality and condition,, possibly rep...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wicker, Reed
Art Deco Chrome Fireplace Tools, 5 Pcs.
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Five Art Deco Chrome Fireplace Tools, comprising: shovel, tongs, brush, poker, and stand, marked "Made in England" to the shovel. 28.25" H x 5.5" W x 6.5" D. Provenance: From ...
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20th Century British Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Chrome
Brass Scroll Andirons After Raymond Subes
Located in New York, NY
Well designed and crafted brass scroll form andirons, clean, original ready to use condition. In the style of Raymond Subes
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Sensational Rare Hollywood Regency Andirons in Black and Gold
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning pair of elegant Art Deco French andirons hand-forged with a black iron and gold brass sunburst. Stylish zig zag feet.
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1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Art Deco Wall Mount Planter Attributed to Molla
Located in New York, NY
Unusual wall mount planter in cast aluminum, attributed to Molla. Scroll form body with shell top, having three planter rings, each ring 5.5 inch di...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
French Art Deco Andirons Bronze Attibuted Pierre Legrain
Located in New York, NY
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.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Italian Art Deco Opaline Glass and Engraved with Green Letters Loo Signs, 1920s
Located in Milan, IT
Large Italian Art Deco opaline glass and engraved with green letters loo signs, 1920s.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Milk Glass, Paint
Pair of Modern Classic Columns in Black Oak by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Modern Classic Column in Black Oak by R&Y Augousti is a refined display piece that exudes minimalist elegance. This tapered column’s deep, rich finish in black oak adds a layer o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
Late 19th C Pair of Carved Marble Architectural Corbels Elements
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Late 19th century pair of hand carved marble corbels with organic following decoration previously part of larger interior architectural feature or fireplace
The sections are extreme...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Large Art Deco Andirons
Located in Buchanan, NY
1920s American pair of patinated bronze andirons.
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Art Deco Brass Fireplace Fuel Bucket
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Art Deco Brass Fireplace hinged covered top Fuel Bucket with iron double lined. Measures 15" in width, 12" in depth and 14.5" in height.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Four Piece Cast Brass Art Deco Fireplace Tool Set with Two Stands, c. 1930s
Located in New York, NY
AFP0570
A set of four Art Deco fireplace tools with dual stands in their original aged brass finish, circa 1930s.
Dimensions:
Overall: 20-1/2" H. x 5-1/2" W. x 4-1/2" D.
Base: 4-1/2...
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1930s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
French Art Deco Wrought Iron Pedestal w/ Marble Top, ca. 1920s
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco
Pedestal
Wrought Iron & Marble
France, circa 1920s
DIMENSIONS
Height: 30.5 inches
Top diameter: 12.25 inches
Base width: 11.75 inches
Category
1920s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Donald Deskey Nickel Blade Handle Fire Tools
Located in New York, NY
Modernist set of Art Deco fire tools in blackened iron with polished nickel blade handles and feet. Set includes stand, broom, tongs/poker, and sho...
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Art Deco Italian Sculpture in Precious Pink Marble from Portugal
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
Refined sculpture in Portugal pink marble. Great artistic quality, not signed. Face of the virgin Mary in prayer. Work of the Art Deco period.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
American Art Deco Andirons Polished Brass
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of unusual andirons-Art Deco stylized skyscraper look. Polished brass, heavy and well made.
Category
1940s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
20th Century Green Art Deco Belgian Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Beervelde, BE
The combination of the 20th century Campan vert marble with brass and the craftsmanship is an example of the Belgian arts and the industry. This mantel (fi...
Category
20th Century Belgian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Brass
Mid Century French Copper and Brass Panel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid-century French panel, crafted with copper and brass rivets, presents a uniquely textured surface that captivates the eye. The panel's rich texture, reminiscent of intricate ...
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1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Unusual 3 Fold French Brass and Glass Fire Guard
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Unusual 3 Fold French Brass and Glass Fire Guard
This is a folding Fireguard, the guard is made in Glass, the hinges and feet are made in brass, it has the added advantage that it ...
Category
1920s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass
Art Deco Decorative Brass Round Drawer Pulls Set of 4
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Art Deco Elegant Brass Round Drawer Pulls Set of 4
1.25 diameter x 1 tall
4 total
Preowned vintage condition.
See images provided please.
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
1930's McCoy Pottery Hanging Ivy Basket Planter
Located in Red Lion, PA
1930s McCoy Pottery Sunshine Yellow Hanging Ivy Basket Planter
This stunning 1930s McCoy Pottery Hanging Ivy Basket Planter in vibrant sunshine yellow is a beautiful example of vin...
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1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Art Deco columns, Poland, 1940s
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco columns - pedestals, Poland, ca. 1940.
Dimensions: height 103 cm / width 30 cm / depth 30 cm
Category
1940s Polish Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Walnut
Art Deco Cast Iron Plant Stand with Nude Faux Bronze Female Statue
By Jan Anteunis
Located in St. Louis, MO
Newly restored Art Deco plant stand, jardiniere or planter with faux painted bronze nude female draped in a gown. Fluted cast iron stand can hold ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Rare French Wrought Iron 'Birds Nest' Planter Jardiniere
Located in Sharon, CT
A unique French Planter with personality, of abstract form with two baskets, constructed of hand wrought iron and in the original 'garden' green paint.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Art Deco Fancy Iron with Copper Pot Plant Stand C1925
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic and tall iron with copper pot plant stand. Almost 5ft tall with a base of 17inches this stand stands alone or almost. It's grande in its appearance and with its adornment t...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Iron
Edgar Brandt Style Iron, Brass Andirons
By Edgar Brandt
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Art Deco heavy iron and brass spindle andirons with hand wrought decorative trim.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Modern Classic Column Medium in White Shagreen by R&Y Augousti
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Modern Classic Column in White Shagreen by R&Y Augousti is a refined display piece that exudes minimalist elegance. This tapered pedestal features a sleek, hand-crafted white sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
Art Deco Plaster Relief of a Woman with a Greyhound Dept Store Installation
By Louis Icart
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular and a rare piece from the art Deco period. Fabulous relief of a scantily clad glamorous woman with a Greyhound that looks like it's in motion. The dog is leading the way ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
White and Blue Flower Art Deco Glazed Tiles by Le Glaive, 1920
By Le Glaive
Located in Rijssen, NL
Handmade tiles in white and blue glazed color. With an illustration of a large flower and some leaves. Manufactured around 1920 by Le Glaive, Belgium.
These tiles would be charming d...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
3 French Art Deco Iron Swag Planters
Located in Queens, NY
3 French Art Deco large rectangular iron jardinieres with swag design (PRICED EACH)
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Early 20th Century Hand Chiseled & Polished Granite Garden Urns Planters
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of polished Art Deco granite urns, planters. Hand chiseled, rough cut marks on bottom and interior of the pots to indicate this. Opening is 10w x 5 deep.Polis...
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1920s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite
Iron wall decoration 1930's
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Art Deco wall decoration in cast iron with great patina.
Has a dark green color and has some nice flower details in the middle of each piece.
can be used as a fence.
Dimensions are...
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1930s Belgian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of French Verdigris Green Wrought Iron Architectural Elements, 1930s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of antique French Art Deco wrought iron architectural elements, featuring their original verdigris green finish. These free-standing pieces showcase intricate ironwork and wor...
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1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Wrought Iron Andirons in the Style of Raymond Subes
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons is made of wrought iron. This is a very fine work in the style of famous French designer and wrought iron maker Raymond Subes. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
A two panel mahogany window set with leaded glass and frame, circa 1920.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The coat of arms in each adds a touch of whimsy with trees, animals, etc. This would make a wonderful architectural addition to a study, pantry, or other area of home or office.
Category
1920s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Wood
Griffin Plaque
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Rescued from a building in Detroit MI, this turn of the century plaque provides a grand embellishment in a manner that can’t be replicated.
A truly ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Wheeler Williams Attributed American Deco Lead Sculpture
Located in Sharon, CT
Beautiful American deco sculpture of a nymph holding a dove, attributed to Wheeler Williams. 28" high unsigned.
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
1940's French Art-Deco Iron Andirons
Located in New York, NY
1940's French Art-Deco iron andirons, newly painted with minor wear and patina due to age and use.
Category
1940s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Set of Three Garden Chairs by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen, Early 1900s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Set of three garden chairs by Taidetakomo Hakkarainen/ Antti Hakkarainen from the early 1900s. Art deco -style. Iron frame with plastic style s...
Category
1920s Finnish Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Art Deco Concrete Planter circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Art Deco concrete planter circa 1930
Although this planter is completely functional, there are numerous breakages (mainly on the balls), gaps and cr...
Category
1930s Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement, Concrete
Art Deco Bronze Propeller Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco bronze stylized propeller andirons with black cast iron backs.
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Black Iron Deco Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of heavy gauge black wrought iron Art Deco andirons. Unique design having roundels with horsemen filigree casting inside dodecagon (12 sided) surrounds on tapering shafts over...
Category
1930s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Art Deco Nickel Scroll Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of graceful Art Deco scroll motif andirons in a brushed nickel finish with black iron backs.
Category
20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Early Twentieth Century Polished Stainless Steel Fire Screens
Located in London, GB
A pair of early twentieth century polished stainless steel fire screens with Art Deco details. Fine spark mesh panel held within stainless steel frame with shaped handle and supporte...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stainless Steel, Iron
Albert Chase McArthur Entrance Railing for the Arizona Biltmore 1928
Located in Camden, ME
Albert Chase McArthur ornamental railing designed in 1928 for the Arizona Biltmore in
Phoenix, Arizona.
The elegant line of abstract A's and revers...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Large French Art Deco Silver and Parcel Gilt Bronze Woman in Canoe, M.L Simard
Located in New York City, NY
Marie-Louise Simard (French, 1886-1963)
A large and important original French Art Deco silver and parcel gilt bronze sculpture of a female figure holding a parasol in a canoe.
The figure wears a gilt bodice and a two-tone ruffled skirt, details typical of the Art Deco movement, while she floats effortlessly in a narrow boat...
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20th Century French Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Nickel
Vintage Coastal Andirons with Hammered Nickel Plated Finish, c. 1980's
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Elegant fireplace andirons with coastal design featuring stylized shell and wave motifs. Handcrafted from hammered steel and cast iron, features pierced metal cut-outs with nickel p...
Category
1980s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Nickel
Pair of Art Deco Travertine Columns, 1940s
Located in Meda, MB
These two travertine columns, dating back to the late 1940s, are an elegant example of Art Deco style, with clean lines and geometric shapes that recall the golden age of design. Tra...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine
Bronze and Iron Andirons, Signed, French, circa 1930
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons is made of bronze and iron. They are French, from the 1930s, in the style of Raymond Subes or Jules Leleu. They are typical from the Art Deco period. They are s...
Category
1930s French Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Outstanding Art Deco Stick Wicker occ. table by Donald Deskey /Ypsilanti Reed
Located in Buffalo, NY
Outstanding Art Deco Stick Wicker occ. table designed by Donald Deskey made by Ypsilanti Reed.. Rare table , Amazing design,, Classic art deco / skyscraper.. retains original finish ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Art Deco Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Art Deco building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Art Deco building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Art Deco building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include OTHR, Gilliot, Francois Carre, and Patrick Coard. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $55 and tops out at $250,000 while the average work can sell for $2,600.