Dallas - Architectural Elements

Carved from a single block of solid Carrara marble, this exceptional 17th century French heraldic crest was discovered in a château in the Loire Valley. The deeply sculpted shield be...

More information coming soon… Originally, a balcony railing from an Italian villa, this wrought iron could be repurposed as a console base. The railing dates to the 1800s and has d...

Originally part of an antique armoire, these oak doors were hand carved in France during the 1600s. The beautiful doors are rectilinear in theme, with ...

This is a bronze statue Auguste Rodin Eternal Springtime reproduction. It is based on the couple, Paolo and Francesca, the passionate lovers from the fifth canto of Dante's Inferno. ...

Single finial made of bluestone. Originates from Belgium. Circa, 17th century. Sold as a single individual finial. Can also be sold as a complete s...

This large cartouche panel was carved from wood and hand-painted with a central coat of arms in Italy during the 1700’s. Inspired by a 16th century Fr...

This fabulous hand-carved boiseries or wooden panel was recently purchased from the Chateau St. Maclou in Normandy, France. Rooms of boiseries had design motifs that were kept the same throughout the entire area that was paneled. For instance, on this panel, there are mainly acanthus leaf motifs used in various areas. A medieval lion...

This is a free standing "Contemporary" model C-20 Sculpta room divider. Born in 1919 and raised in New York City, Richard "Dick" Harvey studied art at Brooklyn Tech High school an...

Classical garden statue of putti representing two of the Four Seasons. The stone composite statues, figures depict a cherub with textured curly hair, large eyes with rounded cheeks a...

Often when centuries-old trunks did not survive the passage of time, 19th-century menuisiers (French woodworkers) would salvage the surviving wood and carve new furniture such as desks and similar trunks. The facade was typically the most ornate section of these antique trunks, making intact frontages highly valued antiques. Hand-carved from oak in Picardie, France, circa 1550, this period Gothic architectural is a beautiful example of an antique trunk facade that was not incorporated into a more recent furnishing. Picardie is a former administrative region in northern France that is home to many Gothic cathedrals. The Amiens Cathedral (mid-13th century) is the largest standing cathedral in Europe and is truly a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Our trunk frontage has five vertically oriented inset panels embellished with various forms of Gothic tracery, including high-arching niches...

Originally an overdoor from a boiserie room at a French chateau, this large architectural was hand-carved during the Louis XVI period, circa 1790. The overdoor is roughly rectangular, with the exception of the stepped bottom molding, which would have been necessary to fit over the door frame. In the center of the overdoor is a classical urn adorned with imbricated disks and gadrooning and topped with a pinecone finial. The vessel is surrounded by an ovate border embellished with bead and reel, an oval floret, scrolls, and foliage. Two bundled leaf swags emanate from the top of the medallion, flowing in opposite directions, with crinkled ribbon loosely twirled around the greenery. An additional crinkled ribbon is wrapped around the garland just before the swag feeds through a hoop and turns downwards. Prominent molding with several thick layers surrounds the low-relief carvings, providing a nice border to the architectural panel. The wood has been painted a grayish-green color, sometimes referred to as “French gray”, which is a very neutral color that can be paired with many interior color palettes. Our Louis XVI painted overdoor...

A large pair of French Directoire over door panels depicting two cherubs and a swan.  

Although when most people hear the word “gargoyle”, they probably envision small, winged creatures with grotesque visages. However, the phrase has a deeper meaning, encompassing any carved head (animal or human) that function as waterspouts. From the Early Renaissance (late 1400’s/early 1500’s), our gargoyle fountain spout features a human-like face with pointed ears, possibly representing a centaur or a satyr. The roughly rectangular block of marble was hand-carved in Arezzo, in the Tuscany region of Italy. All sides except the front of the cream-colored stone have a sawed finish, resulting in a rough texture. The back has been excavated, adding to the character of the gargoyle. A 1 ½” diameter hole has been cut all the way through, forming an open mouth of the gargoyle. The gaping mouth was often a symbol used to conjure images of devouring giants and used to remind people that they are susceptible to certain forces. Our 15th/16th century marble...

More information coming soon… This fascinating set of wrought iron scrolled elements once graced the edifice of a French chateau in the early 1800s. The large volutes have numerous...

Architectural modern gates from a government installation. Set consist of 14 panels. Meticulously constructed from solid bar brushed aluminum stock with in...

Recently salvaged from an important French building in the Lyon area, this pair of balcony corbels are from the Napoleon III period (sometimes called Second Empire style). Each corbel was hand-carved in pierre de villebois stone, which is a very hard limestone used...

Truly a one-of-a-kind offering, this chateau column base was hand-carved in Dijon, France, circa 1750, making it a Louis XV period architectural. Carved from a single block of limest...

This Contemporary French Medici Base is handcrafted in Europe and offers a durable and stylish base for any vessel or sculpture in your outdoor garden space. Made from a high-quality...

Crafted in France, circa 1920, this zinc roof finial was repurposed at a later date into an oversized lamp base. The metal has a gray hue but has developed areas of gold and black fr...

Decorative pair of 18th century carved wood topiaries with painted metal flowers. Gorgeous carvings on these. A great accessory!! Circa 1760. 26h x 14w

These monumental arched antique door shutters were salvaged from a 19th century French chateau. They would have been on the ground floor, attached...

18th century Italian painted and parcel gilt corbel or architectural element. Stunning 18th century corbel or architectural element with original gilding a...

Hand-carved from oak in the 1600s, this French cartouche panel consists of thick, beautiful decorative motifs surrounding a central portrait of a fair...

More information coming soon… Hand-carved in northern France during the 1900s, this large pine altar niche has a nook large enough to fit a 6 3/4 foot tall work of art. The wood ha...

This beautiful boiserie panel depicting an allegory of Spring and the Arms of France was hand-painted in France, circa 1840. Boiserie is ornate wooden paneling that covered walls and ceilings of luxurious chateaus in France. The use of these panels became more prevalent at the end of the 17th century, before exploding in popularity during the 1700’s, thanks to multiple installations at the Palace of Versailles. Lengthy paintings such as this (ours is over 112 inches long) would often be placed above a doorway, forming a continuous theme with the rest of the room. The arrival of Spring is depicted by four winged cherubs frolicking among pink, white, and yellow flowers. None of the cherubs are clothed, although two of them are draped in colored textiles. The putto on the far left has a billowing peach colored material hanging from the left shoulder as he holds a sheer piece of fabric. The transparent veil stretches across most of the canvas, extending to the right hand of a female cherub wearing a jeweled tiara on the far right. On the same side of the canvas, but more medial, is another putto loosely draped in green fabric. To the left is the fourth cherub, a female with a laurel leaf tiara that is holding onto the edge of the Arms of France. A gold oval medallion, adorned with volute scrolls at the top and bottom, encircles a representation of the coat of arms of France from the Bourbon Restoration (1814/1815-1830). There is a large, curled leaf rising from the top volute with a husked border surrounding the light blue background with three gold fleur de lys. Our magnificent French painting gives off a warm and lively feel. Although it could still be used as part of a boiserie room...

An antique Chinese carved wood window panel with piercing and a geometric pattern. This very decorative architectural element is a good size and can be used to hand on the wall or i...

Pair of large marble obelisks. Made from solid Verde Antico marble with bronze neoclassical style decorative mounts on all four sides.

19th Century Cast Bronze Decorative Masonry Plaque was designed to be inset with a masonry wall, surround or framework to add a timeless decorative touch. Depicting a Greco-Romanesque urn bursting with flowers, it was cast from solid bronze, it is a great choice for a kitchen backsplash...

These antique Italian tri-color stained glass windows are a beautiful and unique addition to any home or building. The geometric designs and muted colors add a touch of elegance to a...

This pair of large oak boiserie elements were carved in Normandy, France, circa 1880. Boiserie is the French term for “woodwork”, but the phrase is genera...

Add a touch of vintage industrial charm to your kitchen or game room with this vintage pot hanger. Crafted in France circa 1950 and made of sturdy metal with a polished chrome finish...

This reclaimed antique French limestone archway from the 18th century adds character and personality to any garden space. Made out of limestone, it boasts a unique and weathered appe...

Enhance your home or garden with this antique pair of French limestone finials. Crafted in the 17th century and sold as a set, these large sty...

Presenting a gorgeous set of 3 Art Deco glass door handles with plates. Amazingly complete set! Probably made in the US circa 1925-30. These ar...

Presenting a gorgeous and unique set of 9 Art Nouveau hand beaten bronze door handles with plates. Amazingly complete set! Probably made in the US circa 1910 and most definitely influenced by the English New Lyn School of Arts and Crafts Era hand-beaten copper pieces. These are without doubt Art Nouveau in style and from the period. They were salvaged from a Mansion in Dallas that was built in 1929. We are of the opinion that these were ‘custom made’ pieces. They are unmarked and unsigned and they appear to be made of bronze with a brass and copper mix. The Set consists of: 6 double sided classic door handles/knobs with central lock pin – suitable for door of a minimum of 1.5 inches thick but can accommodate thicker door. Each of these 6 also come with their original back plates (x12) and keyhole covers (x12) for either side of the door. 2 handles/knobs with central lock pin but with small knob on backside- suitable for door of a minimum of 1.5 inches thick but can accommodate thicker door. This pair also has their original (front) back plates and a Yale back plate on the rear. 1 double sided turning door handles/knobs with turning central lock pin – suitable for door of a minimum of 1.5 inches thick but can accommodate thicker door. This also comes with it’s original back plates (x2). 1 Spare Keyhole cover, 2 spare back plates, 1 Spare plain Bronze Turning Knob with pin and 2 spare Hand-beaten Bronze Turning Knobs with pins. TOTAL OF 63 PIECES! These were originally used in the Mansion we rescued them from, with Yale Mortice Locks (a number of which we have listed separately in this category). The fact that they are hand beaten bronze, is highly unusual in itself as most of these types of pieces were copper. Also, we rescued these from the now demolished Mansion along with the UNIQUE hand beaten Bronze Door Straps...

Exceptional large-scale architectural screen designed for the Mineola Federal Saving & Loan Association building in Mineola, Texas, circa 1963–1964. Created as an integral component of the building's original Mid-Century Modern interior, the screen was installed floor-to-ceiling adjacent to the main entrance, where it functioned simultaneously as an architectural divider and decorative sculptural element. Period documentation identifies Carl A. Gregory as the architect of the building, with Lollar & Lollar serving as general contractor. An original photograph of the interior documents the screen in situ, providing unusually strong provenance for a surviving piece of custom mid-century commercial architecture. The composition consists of a tall, slender gold-tone anodized aluminum framework populated by repeating solid walnut elements with a distinctive hourglass or "bowtie" profile. Arranged in a disciplined geometric grid, the sculptural walnut forms project from the framework and create changing patterns of light, shadow and negative space as the screen is viewed from different angles. The combination of warm walnut and gold anodized aluminum is quintessentially 1960s, while the repetition and dimensionality of the individual elements give the work a distinctly architectural character. Removed from its original setting, the screen reads as much as a large-scale abstract sculpture as it does a functional interior element. The screen remains in excellent original condition. Although originally installed vertically from floor to ceiling, its strong geometric composition lends itself to a variety of contemporary applications. It could be suspended as an architectural room divider, installed against a wall as monumental sculpture, or potentially mounted horizontally to create a dramatic architectural feature or oversized...

Handcrafted from raw teak driftwood, this striking table base brings natural character to any space. Its weathered texture and organic form work beautifully in outdoor patios, garden...

Presenting a gorgeous and unique pair of art nouveau hand beaten bronze door push plates. Each being 13.5 inches long. Probably made in the US c...

This large and attractive architectural piece is known as a pulpit canopy. Before the advent of microphones and speakers, orators would often address assemblies from elevated platforms known as “wine glass pulpits”. These podiums featured domed roofs called abat-voix, sometimes known as sounding boards, that would project sound outwards. Our walnut wood pulpit canopy is a fine example of such a device. Hand-carved and hand-painted in Italy in the 1700’s, our abat-voix is roughly octagonal in shape. Each of the sides have edges with luxuriously thick step molding, alternating between stained and gilded wood. Each of the corner cornices are adorned with gilded flower carvings, although some are missing. The interior of the canopy features a gilded open sun with sinuous rays emanating all around. Each of the sides are adorned with foliate margents surrounded by scrolls, again with some losses. All the edges are bordered with a thin layer of gilding. Although our fascinating 18th century Italian walnut pulpit canopy was designed for a church pulpit...

Found in a chateau in Loriol du Comtat, in the Provence region of France, this large-scale plaster sculpture is signed and dated by the artist, making it a rare find. Originally part of a boiserie containing a fireplace, the sculpture decorated the main hall of the chateau. The artist, Marius Sain, created the piece for the owners of the chateau in 1914. The lovely depiction of a shepherdess and her flock is a fitting subject for an area of France in which shepherding is such an important part of the culture. The preserved heritage of transhumance in Provence goes back at least 800 years, as evidenced by collections of ancient songs, stories, and art. Life-size in scale, the lovely sculpture features a mix of high-, mid-, and low-relief embellishments. A hooded shepherdess tends to her flock of sheep with a crook in hand. A dog sits calmly at her feet as the flock gathers in front of them. Both the shepherdess and the dog are in high relief, as is the lead sheep. The lamb seen suckling from the front sheep was crafted in mid relief, as is the visible head on the far right of the sculpture. There are a few sheep behind them in low relief. Large trees can be seen on either side of the group, while off in the background (faintly visible) are a castle with four fastigiate Mediterranean cypress trees (known as Stricta) and a spired church. The attention to detail is magnificent, with textured surfaces including the animals’ fur and the uneven ground. Block print on the plaster can be seen at the base. The letters read Le Soir, which is French for “The Night”. The right side of the sculpture has been signed “M Sain 1914”. Marius Joseph Sain was born in 1877 in Avignon, France. In 1902, Sain moved to Paris to study at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts. Through introductions by his older brother and painter, Paul...

Worked in the neoclassical style in France in the early 1900’s, this large plaster capital on wooden pedestal is of the Composite order. Composite orde...

Known as bras de lumière (“arm of light”), this pair of French cast iron sconces from the 1800’s features a magnificent rinceau of foliage wit...

Beautiful pair of vintage Italian carved and giltwood wings. Adds an interesting design element. Very nice!

An enchanting 18th-century French cast iron fireback showcasing a romantic Rococo tableau in delicate relief. The scene depicts a finely dressed couple in period attire—the woman in ...

Located in our flagship 25,000 square foot Baton Rouge showroom, NOT our 25,000 square foot Dallas Design District showroom.

Very fine pair of 19th century Italian carved and parcel gilt window valences. Adds a beautiful decorative touch. Super elegant!!

PRESENTING a GORGEOUS AND UNIQUE Set of 4 Art Nouveau Hand Beaten Bronze Decorative Door Straps. Large straps, with each being 30.25 inches long. Pro...

Sold as a PAIR. Over three centuries in age and hailing from Italy, this exquisite pair of Corinthian columns has been handcrafted and conscientiously rendered as pure representation...

Perfect for displaying a statue, vase or objet d'art, this PAIR of Antique Arched Architectural Niches can transform a plain wall or a stairwell into...

An exquisite set of nine drawer pulls made by Porter and bar pulls made by McCoy. Made with a combination of beautiful Amazonite and polished Nickel. Hardware included. No obvious ...

Pair of rustic round ball finials. Originates from France. Circa, 1880's. Sold as a set of two.

A richly detailed 18th-century French cast iron fireback featuring a vivid hunting scene in high relief. The central motif portrays two figures carrying a game animal suspended on a ...

An exquisite set of drawer pulls made by Porter and bar pulls made by Porter. Made with a combination of beautiful Amazonite and polished Nickel. Nine total small rectangular pulls, ...

Nice 19th century French carved and painted barometer. An interesting accessory that would make a great gift! Circa 1850 38h x 11w

Perfectly simple, modern forms in an extraordinary scale planters by Architectural fiberglass. Radical for their time, their pure forms, startled the eye in 1950s America, where fat-...

The product is a pair of 18th-century carved and bleached wood panels, perfect for adding a touch of historical charm to any home. These panels are intricately carved and bleached, g...

This French Limestone Memorial Finial is a true masterpiece from the 1750s. Made of high-quality limestone, it adds an elegant touch to any outdoor space. With its intricate design a...

Elevate your space with our French Encaustic Concrete Tile. This 19th-century tile, imported from France, features a beautiful geometric design that can be arranged in two different ...