Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
RENAISSANCE STYLE
Spanning an era of cultural rebirth in Europe that harkened back to antiquity, the Renaissance was a time of change in design. From the late 1400s to the early 1600s, Rome, Venice and Florence emerged as artistic centers through the expansion of global trade and a humanist belief in the arts being central to society. Antique Renaissance furniture was ornately carved from sturdy woods like walnut, its details standing out against the tapestries and stained glass adorning the walls.
Renaissance chests, which were frequently commissioned for marriages, were often decorated with gilding or painted elements. Those that were known as cassoni were crafted in shapes based on classical sarcophagi. As opposed to the medieval era, when furniture was pared down to the necessities, a wide range of Renaissance chairs, tables and cabinets were created for the home, and the designs regularly referenced ancient Rome.
Large torchères of the Renaissance era that were used as floor lamps were inspired by classical candelabras, while marble surfaces evoked frescoes. The inlaid boxes being imported from the Middle East informed the intarsia technique, which involved varying hues of wood in mosaic-like patterns, such as those by architect Giuliano da Maiano in the Florence Cathedral.
Tapestry-woven cushion covers accented the variety of Renaissance seating — from conversation to study chairs — while bookcases for secular use reflected the migration of culture and knowledge from the church into the home. The aesthetics of the Italian Renaissance later spread to France through the publishing of work by renowned designers, including Hugues Sambin and Jacques Androuet du Cerceau. Centuries later, the 19th-century Renaissance Revival would see a return to this influential style.
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Style: Renaissance
French 19th century Renaissance st patinated Bronze and black Belgian marble urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most decorative pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze and black Belgian marble urns. Each urn is raised on an octagonal black Belgian marble ba...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance St. Columns, Signed Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and extremely decorative true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze and ormolu columns signed Barbedienne. Each column is raised by superb lion legs with handsome paw feet and exceptional ormolu palmette leaves. At the base is an elegant urn shaped support with fine foliate and reeded designs with impressive richly chased open winged maidens at each side. The circular lightly tapered central supports display exceptional and finely detailed wrap around ormolu plaques with superb bison skulls...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze, Ormolu
French Renaissance Style 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French Renaissance style fireback with the Arms of France. A Coat of Arms of the House of Bourbon, an originally French royal house that ...
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20th Century French Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Spanish Renaissance Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 16th Century
Located in Soest, NL
16th century Spanish Renaissance period fire grate. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron and bronze. The condition is good.
Mea...
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16th Century Spanish Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze, Wrought Iron
16th-17th Century French 'Arms of Lorraine' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
16th-17th century fireback with the coat of arms of Lorraine. On both sides there are the sticks of a marshal. This indicates that this fireback was made for a high military official...
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Early 17th Century French Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
17th-18th Century 'Arms of Loraine' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
17th-18th century French Renaissance fireback with the arms of Leopold I, Duke of Lorraine. The arms are surrounded by a chain of the Golden Fleece. The symbol of this order is a sma...
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Early 18th Century French Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair Of Large Bronze Venetian Torchere Pedestals
Located in Kent, Dover
A rare and beautifully cast pair of large Venetian solid bronze torchere pedestals, in the Classical manner, with acanthus, anthemion and masks, with good patina.
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1880s Italian Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Antique Italian Marble Fountain Fill
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand carved Italian marble fountain fill in the form of a Putto head. A wonderful architectural treasure. Can be used as originally intended or...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
16th Century Italian Tuscan Old Chestnut 2 Door Stipo with Losanghe
Located in Encinitas, CA
16th Century Italian Tuscan Old Chestnut 2 Door Stipo with Losanghe.
Interesting architectural element composed of 2 framed and trimmed doors of single slabs of very old chestnut. ...
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16th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
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Chestnut
French Renaissance Style 'Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French fireback in Renaissance style with a coat of arms. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The condition ...
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20th Century French Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of English Renaissance Revival Leaded Glass Windows
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Renaissance style (19th Century) large leaded glass window panels with center medallion.
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19th Century English Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass
16th Century French 'Lorraine Coat of Arms' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
16th century French Fireback with two Lorraine Coat of Arms as well as the Gothic cross of Lorraine (in cords).
All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or more are shipped as st...
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16th Century French Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
17th Century French 'Arms of France' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French fireback with several Arms of France and Fleurs de Lys (French Lilies). The date of production of the fireback, 1624, is also cast in the fireback.
The fireback is made of ca...
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17th Century French Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
16th C. Hand Carved Capital Stone Base Architectural Element Sculpture Pedestal
Located in West Hollywood, CA
16th C. Hand Carved Capital Stone Base Architectural Element Sculpture Pedestal. Very rare 16th Century Renaissance corner Capital . Hand carved limestone Chapiteau Capital from a Cloister in France . From an ornamental point of view , it is the coronation , the upper part of a post or a column or pilaster pillar . A beautiful Architectural element garden ornament .
It can used as a Base for a coffee glass table , or as a side table for drinks or to mount books. A stunning Fragments to be used as stand for a sculpture . Use it as a pedestal or as a mounted decorative object. In an entryway a bathroom a living room , in an office , it will create an incredible focal point . It can make a beautiful base for a floor lamp by a leather reading chair...
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16th Century French Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Side Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Italian Renaissance style wrought iron end table with lyre style metal base and marble top.
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Metal
Renaissance Carved French Oak Panel
Located in Denton, TX
Weathered Renaissance carved oak panel, originally from a piece of furniture.
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17th Century European Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Rare 17th Century French Country Style Limestone Fireplace Mantle with Trumeau
Located in Beervelde, BE
This antique fireplace surround is very unique. The condition and the patina are so important for this piece from the French Renaissance period.
This real museum piece is an enhance...
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Early 17th Century French Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Massive Pair of Italian Columns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Massive pair of Italian columns completely restored in faux paint and gold leaf. The base is 18" x 18" all in one piece.
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Lion Fountains, Lifesize Outdoor Statues, Patinated Bronze, England, 1860s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Lifesize Bronze Lion Fountains on Pedestals, 19th Century Monumental Outdoor Statues, Priced for pair (two pairs available)
Two monumental...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Important Bronze Fireplace Adornment Made of a Pair of Andirons and a Bronze Bar
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare and important bronze fireplace set is composed of a pair of richly decorated bronze andirons and of a central bar connecting the 2 andirons. This is a French Renaissance st...
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Early 1900s French Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Italian Renaissance Style Carved Walnut Door
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance style (19th Century) carved walnut door panel with oval glass inset and carved figures & scroll design (MATCHING DOORS IN THE NYC LIBRARY...
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19th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass
Italian Renaissance Monumental Giltwood Baroque Painted Angel on Stand
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance (17th/18th Century) life-size giltwood and painted angel carved in a Baroque style, resting on a wood column stand.
Statue: 33 x 16...
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17th Century Italian Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
1920s Black Cast Iron Andirons with Figures of a Hybrid Atlas over a Caduceus
Located in New York, NY
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A pair of unusual large antique andirons each having a figure of a hybrid atlas over a caduceus in the main rectangular column, as well as masks, dolphin fish and crosses on...
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1920s Vintage Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Pair of Small Dutch Brass Andirons, 17th Century
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Busts of a queens on spreading mermaid legs, with turned vases on top.
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18th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique Painted Cartouche
Located in Sheffield, MA
The antique architectural salvaged building element with cartouche design is molded cement and glazed and painted orange and green. The b...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Pair of Italian Glazed Ceramic, Majolica Wall Brackets
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a fabulous pair of continental , glazed ceramic wall brackets, 20th century, most probably Italian.
Each one shaped as a mermaid, in the grand tradition of Italian majolica. ...
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Renaissance Revival Bronze Black Painted Vases
Located in Rome, IT
Impressive pair of black patinated bronze vases in the style of Renaissance. Finely decorated handles with a satyr figure, over with a and body surrounded by bacchanal scenes.
Exquis...
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1930s Italian Vintage Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Terracotta Head of a Bearded Man
Located in Hastings, GB
An impressive and large scale terracotta head of a bearded man, French,19th century, old repairs and reinforcements, a striking and captivating piece.
Wall mounted, there are two ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
French 19th Century Renaissance St. Breccia Nuvolata Rosa Marble Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent and high quality French 19th century Renaissance st. Ormolu and Breccia Nuvolata Rosa marble centerpiece planter. This stunning centerpiece is supported on four cabriol...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Vtg Cast Brass Figural Renaissance Soldier Warrior Fireplace Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cast Brass Figural Renaissance Soldier Warrior Fireplace Andirons - a Pair. Item features cast brass figural forms of warriors, cast iron supports, very nice vintage pair, gr...
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Mid-20th Century Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Large Patinated Bacchus Garden Bronze Tazza Urn
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a patinated bronze large round Tazza urn with pedestal. There is a mask of Bacchus with hair made of grapes leaves and ram horns over his head adorni...
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Early 20th Century Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Italian Renaissance Wing Griffin Fiberglass Garden Pedestal Stands Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Renaissance Style Winged Griffin Cast Fiberglass Garden Pedestal Stands Made to Look like Weathered Terracotta - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Measurements:
19" Hi...
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Mid-20th Century Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
Antique French Renaissance Revival Large Figural Man and Woman Andirons - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Renaissance Revival Large Figural Man and Woman Andirons - a Pair. Item featured is a larger impressive size, stunning patina and casting, very rare antique andirons, ...
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19th Century Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Renaissance Polychromed Winged Figures
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Renaissance style (19th cent) polychromed life size kneeling angels with gilt wings.
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19th Century Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Italian Majolica Water Sinai
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renaissance (Late 19/20th Century) Majolica Sinai.
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porcelain
Lion Stone Sculpture Architectural Garden Renaissance
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
This sculpture has taken on a different character over time as it has weathered and the detailing has softened.
Time has given it a pared down, minimalist quality juxtaposing the R...
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16th Century English Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Large French Renaissance Carved Oak Fire Surround
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A tall French Renaissance style carved oak chimney piece, dating to the mid 19th century.
This beautiful surround showcases an array of striking features, including a stepped shelf...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak, Wood
Carved Blaken Oak Firescreen, Breton Style, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Carved blaken oak firescreen, Breton style, circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
French 17th Century Renaissance Period Pierre De Bourgogne Fireplace Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 17th century Renaissance period solid Pierre de Bourgogne fireplace mantel, circa 1650. The mantel is raised by two elegant j...
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17th Century French Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
19th Century Bronze Sculptural Fireplace Andirons in the Renaissance Manner
Located in London, GB
A beautiful large pair of nineteenth century bronze sculptural andirons of Giambologna’s masterpiece ‘Rape of the Sabine Women' (or 'Abduction of the Sabine Women'). The base is form...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Renaissance St. Rouge Griotte Marble and Ormolu Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Renaissance St. Rouge Griotte marble and ormolu planter. The planter is raised by handsome ormolu paw feet below a scrolled design and palmettes with a...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French 19th Century Renaissance St. Bronze, Marble, And Ormolu Planter/Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive French 19th century Renaissance st. ormolu, patinated bronze and Rouge Griotte marble planter/stand. The planter is raise...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Italian Vintage Putto Statue of Hand Carved Wood, Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian hand carved wooden putto figure. This vintage figure from Italy has been hand carved of wood and depicts a nude male child, standing in a twist...
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20th Century Italian Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Magnificent Polished Belgium Black Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A magnificent polished Belgium Black and Rosso Levanto marble chimneypiece in the Renaissance manner. The moulded shelf set over a panelled frieze, supported...
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1870s English Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Other
Pair of French 19th Century Renaissance Style Patinated Bronze Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality true pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. patinated bronze andirons. Each andiron is raised by three handsome paw feet and stunning richly chase...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
French mid 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze and black marble urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative pair of French mid 19th century Renaissance st. patinated Bronze and black Belgian marble lidded urns. Each urn is raised by a square black Belgian mar...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Magnificent Polished Belgium Black Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A magnificent polished Belgium Black and Rosso Levanto marble chimneypiece in the Renaissance manner. The moulded shelf set over a panelled frieze, supported...
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1870s English Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Other
Pair of Early 20th Century Decorative Cast Iron Urns
Located in Southall, GB
Pair of early 20th century cast iron urns with decorative foliate work and scroll handles. Beautiful shape and detail with a good patina for the age. Perfect for statement for your g...
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20th Century French Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Large Stone Italian Fireplace Mantel in the 18th Century Style
Located in London, GB
A fine quality 18th century style Italian fireplace carved in Portland stone. The frieze of isometric design with diamond panelled paterae interspersed with panelled husks, carved wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Pair of Renaissance Period French 17th Century Cast Iron Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive and large-scale pair of French 17th century Renaissance period cast iron andirons. Each beautiful andiron is raised by thick U-shaped support at the front and an el...
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17th Century French Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Renaissance Style French 19th Century Cast Iron Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive pair of French 19th century Renaissance st. cast iron andirons. Each andiron is raised by a thick U shaped support at the front and an elongated single back leg ext...
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19th Century French Antique Renaissance Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Renaissance building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Renaissance 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, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Renaissance building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France 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 Angelo Minghetti, Ferdinand Barbedienne, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., and Minton. 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 $295 and tops out at $3,217,683 while the average work can sell for $6,875.