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The Toscane: An Italian-inspired Carved Stone Fireplace
By Atelier Jouvence Custom Stoneworks
Located in Chicago, IL
Two grandly-styled legs support an elegant lintel, evoking Tuscany and the Italian Renaissance. The subtly-beveled plinths are followed upward by legs that scroll slightly at the bot...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Shewen Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
Following the sculpted form, marbled coloring, and natural veining of this one-of-a-kind stone can be deeply meditative. Viewed as a source of beauty and creativity, Chinese scholar-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Chinese Monumental Mill Wheel, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Hewn from pine and held together with iron hardware, this provincial wooden wheel is a remarkable example of turn-of-the-century craftsmanship. Its monumental scale suggests it was u...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Monumental Chinese Limestone Drum, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental drum stool was hand-carved from solid limestone by artisans in Shanxi province over two centuries ago. Drum-form stools such as this were traditionally used in gardens and outdoor...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Chinese Stone Guardian Lions
Located in Chicago, IL
Often referred to as “Fu Dogs” in western culture, these handsome stone sentinels are iconic gatekeepers seen throughout China and elsewhere in Asia. Traditional symbols of protectio...
Category
19th Century Chinese Antique Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Stone Warrior Statue with Fu Dog
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-carved stone statue depicts a fearsome Chinese warrior or general, clad in armor with a chest plate and fu dog sleeves. He stands atop a reclinin...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Shewen Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
Following the sculpted form, marbled coloring, and natural veining of this one-of-a-kind stone can be deeply meditative. Viewed as a source of beauty and creativity, Chinese scholar-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
A Solid Brass Fireplace Fender, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Constructed of a solid brass frame cast in parts and embossed with acanthus leaves. The central fender is flanked by stepped pedestals topped by solid brass lions connected by a central bar, also of solid brass. The overall design is neo-classical and dates to the Napoleon III period of the mid-to-late 19th Century. The piece appears to have been cleaned regularly, with only modest amounts of soot accumulating in the center directly in front of the firebox. The classical details are handsomely set off by unadorned surfaces, making this antique fireplace fender...
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Hugh Acton Pedestal
By Hugh Acton, Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Chicago, IL
Custom acton from "Megaform" series, polished Italian marble cube 29.50" high 8" deep and 8" wide, with decorative asymmetric circular opening as a design element.
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Hand-Carved Chinese Footed Stone Basin
Located in Chicago, IL
A clean-lined interpretation of an ancient form, this footed basin was hand-carved of zhenzhu stone by artisans in China's Shandong province. It looks as if...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Pair of Chinese Drum Form Column Bases, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
These 19th century column bases likely figured into the grand and imposing surroundings of a Qing-dynasty courtyard, flanking the entryway with their protective presence. Carved from...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
18th Century Chinese Low Iron Basin
Located in Chicago, IL
China was the earliest known civilization create works with cast iron, first appearing thousands of years ago during the illustrious Zhou dynasty. This early 18th century iron vessel was once used for collecting rain water...
Category
Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Zhenzhu Meditation Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural zhenzhu stone, also known as a pearl stone, is hundreds of millions of years old and was foraged from the Zhejiang area of China. Artisans sculpted the natural form i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Zhenzhu Meditation Stone Slab
Located in Chicago, IL
This expansive stone slab is formed of zhenzhu stone, a conglomerate limestone extracted from Lake Tai in Jiangsu province. Speckled with almost painterly d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Lion Head Pair
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of decorative cast iron lion heads from a Paris building facade. Original patina.
Category
Early 1800s Antique Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Chinese Celestial Cloud Column Base, c. 1750
Located in Chicago, IL
This 18th century architectural object, hand-carved out of a single block of white marble, is intricately finished with an all-over celestial cloud motif—an ancient and auspicious Bu...
Category
Mid-18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Early 20th Century Chinese Grain Tub
Located in Chicago, IL
Hand carved from a single piece of wood, this oblong basin has fantastic character. Once used to hold grain as a part of the threshing process, the early 20th century tub displays the warmth of oakwood, now beautifully aged with a rich patina. The tub's unusual shape offers a rustic charm and fits seamlessly into modern interiors as a shallow planter...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Elm
Carved Wooden Bamana Tribe Style Post
Located in Chicago, IL
Bamana tribe art is known for masks, textiles and architectural elements. This Y-shaped post supported a heavy roof timber and acted as a welcoming symbol...
Category
20th Century African Tribal Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Chinese Zhenzhu Stone
Located in Chicago, IL
A well-chosen stone is the focal point of both a traditional Chinese garden and a scholar's studio - evoking the complexities of nature and inspiring creative thought. This sculptura...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Chinese Cast Iron Vessel, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This cast-iron vessel has an elegant form reminiscent of the beautiful ironwork, bronzes, and ceramics perfected by Chinese artisans thousands of years ago...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Andirons with Their Original Matching Fender in Bronze c1800's
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Andirons still with their original Fender. Generally, through the years for some unknown reason, the Andirons (French call them chenets) get separated from the original matching Fender. Here we have an original set of Antique French Bronze Andirons...
Category
1880s French Rococo Revival Antique Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Chinese Immortal Peach Finial, c. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
This carved limestone charm promises longevity in the form of the immortal peach. According to Chinese mythology, the Jade Emperor’s palace was surrounded by peach trees that provided ripe fruit every three thousand years. A single bite of this charmed fruit...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
English Fence Section, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1880-1920 English fence section that could be used as an interesting garden element, or possible a twin headboard?
Category
Early 20th Century British Rustic Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Chinese Zhenzhu Meditation Stone Slab
Located in Chicago, IL
This expansive stone slab is formed of zhenzhu stone, a conglomerate limestone extracted from Lake Tai in Jiangsu province. Speckled with almost painterly d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Chinese Coil Pickling Pot
Located in Chicago, IL
Originally used for pickling foods, this mid-20th century ceramic jar is coated inside and out with a dark glaze. Subtle ridges suggest that the bowl was fashioned by coiling flatten...
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Rustic Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Wrought Iron Wall Mounted "Four Flower" Facade Ornament
Located in Round Top, TX
Wrought iron wall mounted "four flower" facade ornament. Great design with original paint.
Category
1860s Argentine Antique Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Hand-Carved Chinese Footed Stone Basin
Located in Chicago, IL
A clean-lined interpretation of an ancient form, this footed basin was hand-carved of zhenzhu stone by artisans in China's Shandong province. The mesmerizin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Restored Beveled & Wheel Cut Arch Top Window
Located in Round Top, TX
The best beveled and wheel cut arched window. Antique window restored by the world famous Mark Bogenrief.
Category
1880s American Antique Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Danish Teak Catch-All/ Planter with Enamel Bowl
Located in Highland, IN
This fantastic little piece is an example of great Danish design. A simple planter or catch-all that is comprised of an enamel bowl supported by a teak stand is designed with delight...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Cast Iron Facade Ornament
Located in Round Top, TX
Cast iron facade ornament used to houses scaffolding. Excellent original patina.
Category
19th Century Antique Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
The Marie Antoinette: A Classical Stone Fireplace in the Style of Louis XV
By Atelier Jouvence Custom Stoneworks
Located in Chicago, IL
The Marie Antoinette is in the classical style of the Louis XV period, with its typical curving lintel piece. Although there are many variations of this style, The Marie Antoinette f...
Category
2010s American Louis XV Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Sandstone Wall Plaque
Located in Chicago, IL
This red sandstone carving was once embedded in the wall surrounding an aristocratic compound. It depicts scholars in a garden, eating and conversing. It came from Shanxi Province an...
Category
18th Century Chinese Antique Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sandstone
Mid-Century Donald Deskey Brass Blade Andirons by Bennett
By Donald Deskey, Bennett Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning pair of modernist andirons by legendary designer Donald Deskey. They were made by Bennett in the United States, circa 1950. The andirons are polished brass with an amorphi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Copper over Cast Iron Column Face Fragment from the Chicago Stock Exchange
By Louis Sullivan
Located in Round Top, TX
Copper over cast iron column fragment from the elevator surround pilasters in Chicago Stock Exchange. Louis Sullivan, architect.
Category
1890s American Antique Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Iron
Wrought Iron Circular Frame
Located in Round Top, TX
Wrought iron circular frame. Combined with mesh to protect rose / round stained glass windows. Very old.
Category
1820s French Antique Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wrought Iron Arch Top Decorative Grill With Fantastic Bird Design
Located in Round Top, TX
Wrought iron arch top decorative grill with fantastic bird design. Great condition. Exceptional quality and design.
Category
1920s American Vintage Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Etched and Wheel Cut Doors with Original Frame
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of exceptional etched and wheel cut doors with original frame (frame not pictured). Glass signed by artist. From a mansion in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Category
1920s Argentine Vintage Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Wood
Chinese Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
This impressive sign was once hung above the entrance to a Chinese ancestral hall. It is made from planks of Elmwood covered in layers of thick black tree lacquer for protection from...
Category
20th Century Chinese Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Decorative Wrought Iron Door Hinge
Located in Round Top, TX
Wrought iron decorative door hinge on custom mount.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pressed Zinc Facade Panel
Located in Round Top, TX
Pressed zinc exterior panel from the Red Cross building.
Category
20th Century Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Zinc
Vintage Asian Foo-Dog Statues On Pedestal - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Asian Sculpted Resin Pedestal Mounted Foo-Dog Statues - Pair
This pair of foo dog sculptures would be a distinctive accent piece in your space. Their neutral white coloring ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinese Export Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Collapsable Vineyard Stairs for Accessing Extra Large Wine Barrels
Located in Round Top, TX
Fantastic five step collapsable stairs to access extra large wine barrels. Great hardware and construction. Extremely rare.
Category
1860s Italian Antique Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Cast Bronze Door Knocker
Located in Round Top, TX
Cast bronze door knocker with wood display mount.
Category
Early 1900s Argentine Antique Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 14th Century Column Bases
Located in Round Top, TX
A fantastic pair of 14th century stone column bases from Italy.
Category
15th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Pressed Zinc Acroterion
Located in Round Top, TX
Pressed zinc acroterion from the facade of a building.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Zinc
Bronze & Wood Grill from the Intercontinental Hotel, Chicago
Located in Round Top, TX
Bronze and wood grill from the Intercontinental Hotel, Chicago. This piece was the top of an elevator cage.
Category
1930s American Vintage Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Decorative Wrought Iron Door Hinge
Located in Round Top, TX
Wrought iron decorative door hinge on custom mount.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rare PETITE "Cottage" Faux Bois Cast Iron Garden Chair by FISKE
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare early rustic cast iron garden chair in the "twig"/ faux bois tradition, circa 1870. Back, seat and sides are made up of a climbing branch and leaf design. Referred to as the "co...
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Tropi-Cal Danny Ho Fong and Miller Fong Mid-Century Modern Garden Patio Chair
By Miller Fong, Danny Ho Fong
Located in Chicago, IL
Tropi-Cal Danny Ho Fong and Miller Fong Mid-Century Modern Garden Patio Wicker over steel Chair
In the manner of Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wicker
Set of Ladies and Gentlemen Windows
Located in Round Top, TX
Set of early 20th century American acid etched windows denoting a Ladies' or Gentlemen's restroom.
Category
Early 20th Century American Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Glass
Vintage French Architectural Wood Crafted Dual Columned Free Standing Archway
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Style Architectural Wood Crafted Dual Columned Free Standing Archway
This Vintage French Style Architectural Wood Crafted Dual Columned F...
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Shanxi Province Hand Carved Elmwood Oriental Door
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique shanxi province hand carved Elmwood Oriental Door.
Circa: 1880
Dimensions:
H: 84"
W: 49"
D: 23".
Category
Late 19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Elm, Softwood
Vintage Set of Fireplace Wall Hanging Tools
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage set of fireplace wall hanging tools. Attributed to Arthur Umanoff. In the manner of Jens Quistgaard and Paul McCobb.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Zhenzhu Meditation Stone Slab
Located in Chicago, IL
This expansive stone slab is formed of zhenzhu stone, a conglomerate limestone extracted from Lake Tai in Jiangsu province. Speckled with almost painterly d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Organic Modern Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Hand-Carved Tigerman Zhenzhu Stone Planter
Located in Chicago, IL
A clean-lined interpretation of an ancient form, this footed basin was hand-carved by artisans in China's Shandong province. The mesmerizing pattern of zhen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Minimalist Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Chinese Pearl of Wisdom Valance, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This architectural valance from the 19th century is beautifully carved in multiple dimensions with lotus, flora, and fruits on the vine and centered with a pearl of wisdom. It beauti...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Elm
Decorative Wrought Iron Door Hinge
Located in Round Top, TX
Wrought iron decorative door hinge on custom mount.
Category
1990s American Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
1900s Hand Carved Scotsman Tobacco Store Panel
Located in Chicago, IL
1900s hand carved scotsman tobacco store panel.
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Chicago - Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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