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Place of Origin: European
French Regence Oak Paneled Room
Located in Queens, NY
Thirty-two French Régence style (19th Century) oak paneled room with trophy carving. Approximately 50 running feet. Individual panel measurements: 29...
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19th Century Régence Antique European Architectural Elements

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Oak

Eight 1930 s Italian Brass Door Pulls After Borsani
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of 8 Italian art deco solid brass door or drawer pulls in the manner of Osvaldo Borsani, circa 1930's. Very similar to maniglie used by Michele Marelli and cabinet maker Cusartel...
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1930s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

19th Century Fine European Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a nice French honey color limestone antique fireplace surround. The waxed surface of the antique chimney piece has a silky feeling when t...
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Early 19th Century Country Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Limestone

Italian 18/19th Century Hand Carved Giltwood Acanthus Leaf Curl Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwood acanthus leaf curl ornament that once adorned a chapel .Original period piece that due it’s high age has a wonderful weathered look. Italy circa 1780/18...
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18th Century Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Pair Italian 18/19th Century Hand Carved Giltwood Acanthus Leaf Curl Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwood acanthus leaf curl ornaments that once adorned a chapel .Original period pieces that due their high age have a wonderful weathered look. Italy circa 178...
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18th Century Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Rare Large Scale Pastoral Plaster Sculpture from Loriol-du-Comtat, France, 1914
Located in Dallas, TX
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...
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1910s Vintage European Architectural Elements

Materials

Plaster, Wood

Mid-19th Century Italian Majolica Mirror(2 available)
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#6-596ab Rare Italian handmade Majolica mirror from Le Marche.(2 available} Priced individually
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19th Century Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Majolica

Hand Carved Stone Capital Base Side Coffee Table Garden Pedestal Antique element
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hand Carved Stone Capital Base Side Coffee Table Garden Pedestal Antique element . LARGE and Very rare Renaissance hand carved capital of the 16th century corner carved limestone Cha...
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16th Century Renaissance Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Two Italian Brass Door Pulls
Located in Hanover, MA
Two 1960's Italian door pulls in solid brass in the form of stylised wings or feathers. New Old Stock. NOTE: Both are RIGHT hand orientation unless one is inverted; these are not a ...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Set of Three Magnificent 9 Ft 8” French 18th Century Painted Chateau Panels
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning set of three almost 10 feet tall, monumental early French panels that were removed from an important chateau in France. These large panels are in the Louis XV style and show...
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18th Century Louis XV Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

15th Century Pair Of Gargoyles - Gargouilles
Located in Round Top, TX
An exceptional pair of English 15th century Gargoyles - Gargouilles - Elements from a Monument, carved from stone. Outstanding patina. Now resti...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Pair of Marble Roman Capitals, 2nd Century, France
Located in Girona, Spain
Pair of marble Roman capitals. Corinthian order Made with stone and with matching black metal bases. Roman antiquities. “Certificate of Authenticity”. Pair of monumental Corinthian capitals, decorated in two registers with acanthus leaves. Its large size indicates that its use would be destined for an important public temple. From the French region of Nimes. Provenance: The Chenel Collection. 2nd century...
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15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

18th Century circa 1750 George II Pine Doorway
Located in London, GB
An 18th century (circa 1750) George II pine doorway. The barrel frieze carved with shell centre and scrolled leaves and foliage, surmounted by egg and dart dentil cornice. Panelled p...
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18th Century George II Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Pine

20th Century Art Nouveau Style Iron Spiral Staircase
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
20th Century Art Nouveau style spiral staircase from Spain in good condition and easy to assemble. This stair belonged to an old Factory in Spain, that closed at the end of the 2...
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau European Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

1 of the 36 Unique Antique Relief Tiles, circa 1920, Faiencerie de Bouffioulx
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
36 pcs. Exceptional antique wall tiles, circa 1922, Faiencerie de Bouffioulx. In the rich colors deep blue, honey, purple and greyish blue tones. The image is applied in relief. The ...
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Early 1900s Folk Art Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Brutalist Bronze Door Furniture Set with Tree Bark Pattern
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive Brutalist bronze door handle with tree bark design, together with matching keyhole plate and letterbox cover. European, se...
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20th Century Brutalist European Architectural Elements

Materials

Bronze

Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Located in New Orleans, LA
A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room...
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Late 19th Century Louis XVI Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Antique Art Nouveau Italian Marble Sculpture
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
Hand curved Art Nouveau white marble bust of a young woman. Her elaborate hat framing a beautiful face. The style of clothing of the late 19th century Art Nouveau period. The bust rest on a round marble pedestal...
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1890s Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Alabaster

1930s Bauhaus Era Solid Brass Water Tap s - Faucet ´s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of 2 solid brass water faucets. Both tested and in working order. Made in Europe, probably Scandinavian/Sweden during the 1930s. Your 1930s Bauhaus, Art Deco or Funkis House de...
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Early 20th Century Bauhaus European Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Antique Large English Wrought Iron and Gilt Bronze Lantern, circa 1910s
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
This wrought and pierced iron lantern has gilt accents. The ornate scrolls are enhanced by the gilt work. Six light. Needs rewiring
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Early 20th Century European Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron, Ormolu

18th Century Italian Walnut Wood Pulpit Canopy
Located in Dallas, TX
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...
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18th Century Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique Marble Fireplace with Cast Iron Stove
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Amazingly colorful French Louis XV fireplace mantel from Paris, France. This bright and friendly pompadour style mantel comes with cast iron stove and...
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19th Century Louis XV Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble, Breccia Marble

Set of 10 Art Nouveau Tiles, by Gilliot Hemiksem, Belgium, circa 1930 s
By Gilliot
Located in Rijssen, NL
10 Art Nouveau ceramic tiles by Gilliot Fabrieken Hemiksem, Belgium, circa 1930. Beautiful original antique tiles with a flower in relief. The tile shows a yellow and turquoise flowe...
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1930s Art Nouveau Vintage European Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Wood Carved Wings on Iron Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand carved wood Italian wings that are newly mounted on iron bases. Great display items for your bookcase.
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Early 1900s Neoclassical Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of Wood Carved Wings on Iron Bases
Pair of Wood Carved Wings on Iron Bases
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Pair of Large Decorative Elements in Carved Wood and Wrought Iron
Located in BARSAC, FR
Rare pair of large decorative elements in carved wood and wrought iron, originally they were balusters of the ceremonial staircase of a Napoleon III castle. Composed of a medallio...
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Late 19th Century Art Nouveau Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Chateau Architectural Element
Located in Ongar, GB
A very decorative and beautiful 19th century French architectural element from a large Chateau. The iron has a nice old weathered patina with traces of old original paint. Mounted on...
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Late 19th Century Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Exceptional Mid-Century Murano Glass Push Pull Door Handles by Seguso 1950s
By Barovier&Toso, Seguso, Venini, Archimede Seguso
Located in Munich, DE
Extremely rare and elegant Mid-Century Modern double push & pull door handles in Murano glass with gold layer. Real vintage gems. Probably designed by Archimede Seguso for Seguso Vet...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Wrought iron balustrade
Located in COULLONS, FR
Wrought iron balustrade - price is per unit - Width excluding fixings is 98.5cm - One piece weighs approximately 9Kg
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Late 19th Century Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rare and Beautiful English Coade Stone Fireplace Mantel, circa 1790
Located in London, GB
A rare and beautiful Coadestone fireplace, circa 1790 from Capesthorne in Cheshire. After a fire and rebuilding, the fireplace was taken there in the 1860s from the family's house in...
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Late 18th Century Georgian Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Modernist ceramic door handle on aluminum support, 1950s
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Magnificent ceramic door handle on aluminum support. From the 50s, modernist style. Beautiful colors and superb iridescence. The ceramic tile is square with dimensions: 15.5 cm x 15....
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Architectural Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Carved Marble Recumbent Lions
By Antonio Canova
Located in Norwood, NJ
Fine quality antique carved marble recumbent lions after models by Antonio Canova. Architectural elements most likely part of a larger el...
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Late 19th Century Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

1 of the 30 Art Deco Glazed Relief Tiles by Gilliot, Hemiksem, circa 1920
By Gilliot
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 30 handmade antique tiles in rich brown and green glazed colors. Manufactured around 1920 by Gilliot Hemiksem, Belgium. One tile is divided in four squares, two brown and tw...
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Early 20th Century Art Deco European Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Italian Brass Door Pulls
Located in Hanover, MA
Stylized pair of 1950's Italian brass door pulls in the form of abstract wings. New Old Stock.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage European Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Dutch Terra Cotta Pottery Tile depicting a Native American
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique 18th century pottery tile. In terra cotta. Depicting what appears to be a Native American Indian archer in a grass skirt wit...
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18th Century Georgian Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Pottery

Antique Breccia Marble Floor Tiles 5.95 m2 (64 ft2)
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
These late 19th century reclaimed Italian floor tiles in Breccia marble were salvaged from Wingfield castle in England. Dating from circa 1880, th...
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Early 19th Century Regency Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Clay

Large Limed Wooden Overdoor Split Pediment With Highly Carved Bottom Edge
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1900 carved pine pediment has a limed wood finish. This is a large piece at just under two feet tall and 84 inches wide. Split pediment style with detail...
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Early 20th Century European Architectural Elements

Materials

Pine

Stone Portal, Frame for Entrance Door, Carved from the 17th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient stone portal, frame for entrance door, very solid and powerful, hand-sculpted in the full 17th century, composed of hard stone parts to be assembl...
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17th Century Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Very Early Ancient Gothic Architectural Sculpture From Spain
Located in Round Top, TX
This is a beautiful Gothic stone sculpture made out of limestone originating from Spain. It was likely from a castle or ancient cathedral as it’s depicting a chiseled cross . It is ...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Limestone

Antique fireplace in white Carrara marble, carved central shell, 700 France
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient fireplace, mantle in precious white Carrara marble, hand-sculpted with central shell and wavy legs, built in France in the middle of the 18th...
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18th Century Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

18th Century circa 1720 George II Pine Doorway
Located in London, GB
18th century (circa 1720) George II pine doorway, carved by John Cuenot for Norfolk House St James' London. Width at Top 58"/1485 mm Overall Height 110"/2794 mm Opening Height 85...
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18th Century George II Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Pine

Antique Trough of French limestone, ca 1760-1780 France
Located in Made, NL
Antique French Limestone Trough; 18th Century Original Overview

This 18th-century antique French limestone trough (reference: OT213) is a rare, one-of-a-kind architectural salvage piece sourced from the rural countryside near Clermont-Ferrand, France. Carved by hand between 1760 and 1780, this substantial trough measures 201 cm wide × 130 cm deep × 71 cm high and weighs approximately 3,000 kg. The surface shows an authentic timeworn patina developed over centuries of use, enhancing its historical character.

Material & Craftsmanship

Crafted from solid French limestone (pierre calcaire), this trough was hand-carved from a single block. Its robust composition makes it highly resistant to weathering, while the natural stone’s subtle tonal variations and aged surface bear witness to its centuries-old origin.

Hand carving in the 18th century involved traditional chiseling techniques by skilled stonemasons, leaving subtle tool marks that add to its authenticity and charm.

Possible Uses in Landscape & Garden Design

Due to its size, weight, and historic appeal, this antique stone trough can serve as:

A focal point in a formal or rustic garden design An antique stone planter for trees, shrubs, or seasonal arrangements A water feature basin in a courtyard or landscaped estate A statement piece for heritage property restoration Historical Context

Stone troughs of this period were originally used in agricultural settings to hold water or feed for livestock. Their practical role and durable construction have ensured their survival for centuries, making them highly sought after by garden designers, landscape architects, and heritage property owners worldwide.

Why Choose De Opkamer?

De Opkamer is a recognised specialist in sourcing authentic European architectural...

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18th Century Other Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Limestone

Antique Entrance Main Door, Carved in Walnut with Portal, 700 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient and important entrance door, main entrance, hand-carved in precious walnut wood in patina, complete with its original portal and carved with columns, still retains all its or...
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Early 18th Century Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Walnut

Exceptional 18th Century Oak Boiserie Panel from Chateau Saint-Maclou, Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
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...
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1750s Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

Pair Large Gothic Revival Wall Brackets or Corbels w. Beautifully Roses Lilies
Located in Lisse, NL
These stunning display brackets or consoles are unique in size and design. We have sold our share of wall brackets over the years, but this recently ...
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Early 20th Century Gothic Revival European Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Oak

Wellhead Hand Carved Stone Container Firepit Basin Trough Water Feature antique
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Wellhead Hand Carved Stone Container Firepit Basin Trough Water Feature antique. Early Gothic Period Water Wellhead Hand Carved Stone to be installed as ...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone, Metal

Set of Three Italian Giltwood Overdoors or Supra Porta Architectural Fragments
Located in Nashville, TN
Well carved architectural water gilt fragments , Italian , probably overdoor fragments . Pretty bleeding of red base coat thru the lemon toned gilding . An "overdoor" (or "Suprapor...
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Late 19th Century Baroque Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Giltwood

Antique Rustic Poplar Door, 19th Century, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Antique rustic door in poplar, color of the poplar light wood tending to orange, beautiful patinated wood of the 19th century, hand-built for a far...
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Mid-19th Century Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Poplar

Set of 35 Pine Cone Art Nouveau Glazed Border Tiles by Le Glaive, 1920
By Le Glaive
Located in Rijssen, NL
Handmade border tiles in warm yellow, green and brown colors. With an illustration in relief of a pine cone. Manufactured around 1920 by Le Glaive, Belgium. We have different brown ...
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1920s Art Nouveau Vintage European Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Extraordinair French Louis XIV Fireplace Mantel
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Very happy to offer this amazing French louis XIV fireplace mantel. The mantel is made from striking Italian Bardiglio grey marble, this ni...
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Early 18th Century Louis XV Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Marble

Large Belgian Neo-Gothic Painted and Giltwood Architectural Element
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of Neo-gothic style and large scale with a protruding cornice carved with a meandering foliate vine; above an openwork body with trefoil and quatrefoil pierced reserves over a pointe...
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1860s Gothic Revival Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Authentic French Rouge Griotte Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
A beautiful French Louis XIV period, 18th century, original mantle piece in Rouge Griotte marble. The marble was used in lots of historical landmarks in...
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18th Century Louis XIV Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Griotte Marble

Large Wood Painted Carved Architectural Wall Pediment Fragment
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Wooden Painted Carved Architectural Wall Pediment This sturdy as well as substantial wall decoration makes an impressive focal piece on a wall seeking a statement. This grey hand-p...
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20th Century Baroque European Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

Antique Castle Fireplace of french limestone from the 19th century
Located in Made, NL
Very beautiful antique fireplace made of French limestone from the 19th century in Campagnarde style. This fireplace has a warm color scheme and a thick top. The calm appearance and ...
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19th Century Other Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Limestone

Late 18th Century Italian Pierce-Carved Wood Pediment Fragment
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved-wood pediment fragment, with its original finish, from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique wall ornament from Italy...
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Early 19th Century Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood

19th Century Timeless French Burgundy Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Beervelde, BE
This is a Louis XIV style fireplace mantel (fireplace) with original oxidation and patina. It was installed in a small room in Dijon. The Burgundy colorful marble stone has been used...
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Late 19th Century Louis XIV Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone

Two Early 17th Century Carved Oak and Gilt French Chapel Niches
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Two early seventeenth-century French chapel niches made of carved oak, gilded with gold leaf and executed in the classicist design language. The niches are each provided with a pair...
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Early 17th Century Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Oak

1 of the 20 Glazed Art Nouveau Relief Tiles, Maison Helman, Céramiques d Art
By OTHR
Located in Rijssen, NL
1 of the 20 amazing original antique Art Nouveau handmade tiles manufactured in 1920s by Maison Helman - Céramiques d'Art - St. Agatha-Berchem. A beautiful relief and deep green, ro...
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1920s Art Nouveau Vintage European Architectural Elements

Materials

Ceramic

Antique European Encaustic Cement Tiles. Pre-WWII
Located in Baltimore, MD
Encaustic cement tiles were pioneered by the French in the middle of the 19th century and relied on chemical curing rather than traditional firing. This technique had the advantage ...
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1930s Vintage European Architectural Elements

Materials

Cement

Rare Hand Carved Stone Wellhead Cistern Basin Antique Fountain Focal Point LA CA
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Rare hand carved stone Wellhead cistern Basin Antique Fountain Focal point LA CA. 19th Century Neogothic Water Wellhead hand carved stone planter Basin ...
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19th Century Gothic Revival Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Iron, Wrought Iron

Ornamental Turning Lathe, No. 1906 by Holtzapffel Co
Located in New Orleans, LA
An essential tool in the creation and finishing of furniture, this 19th-century English ornamental lathe is an object of beauty in and of itself. The extraordinary machine...
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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique European Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass, Iron

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