Unusual Edwardian Brass and Beveled Glass Folding Fire Screen, Late 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined highly unusual folding fire screen or hearth guard constructed in brass with two hinged leaves that open outward from a central upright standard, each panel fitted with a r...
Brass
Antique Jugendstil Art Nouveau Hammered Copper and Wrought Iron Fireplace Screen
Located in Hannover, DE
Originally intended as a fireplace spark guard / fire screen, this piece today works equally beautifully as a highly decorative sculptural accent in both traditional and modern inter...
Copper, Wrought Iron
Owned by Siegfried & Roy with Photo - Philippe Charriol Mens Red Chronograph SS
By Piaget
Located in Suwanee, GA
It measures 42mm in diameter including the crown guards but excluding the crown and pushers. Its bezel with yellow tachometer scale and red SuperSports logo complement is striking f...
Stainless Steel
$1,040Sale Price|20% Off
Black Dog Cast Iron Hand Painted Door Stop Decorative object house warming gift
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Beautiful cast Iron black Dog doorstop modelled as a sitting upright Scottie Painted black. By the door guarding the house as a decorative element or by the fireplace guarding the ...
Metal, Iron
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Black Cat Lovers Cast Iron Painted Door Stop Decorative object kids Bedroom
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Iron doorstop modelled as a sitting upright cat Painted black. By the door guarding the house as a decorative element or by the fireplace guarding the fire and adding Charm.
Metal, Iron
Historical Figures and Customs of 18th Century India on Three Antique Engravings
Located in Langweer, NL
Figure 6: 'Parsis...' (Three parsis guarding the fire in the temple.) Figure 7: 'Jougis ...'
Paper
$2,880Sale Price|20% Off
Ohio (The Understanding Stairs)
Located in Dallas, TX
Allison Krause, Jeffrey Miller, Sandra Scheuer and William Schroeder were killed here in the shooting on May 4th 1970 when the National Guard opened fire. Nine students were wounded,...
Acrylic
Choosing the right antique or vintage building and garden elements can prove pivotal when you’re working to beautify any room in your home or just put the finishing touches on a garden or other outdoor area.
It takes time and effort to improve your outdoor space or merely to bring an air of tranquility to an indoor area set aside for private relaxation or gathering with friends. The good news is that 1stDibs can help.
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It helps when design changes like these have a practical upside too.
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On 1stDibs, find a sprawling collection of antique garden furniture and architectural elements that meet every need. Our offerings include everything from sculptural bathroom fixtures to flooring ideas to pedestals and columns designed in a variety of styles and much more.
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