About Modern Antiquarian
Modern Antiquarian® was born out of a love for antique furniture and objects and a passion that grew into a career. Margaret Schwartz developed her love of antiques over time and as that passion grew she felt a need to share it. It started when Margaret read about antiques tours on The English Room blog and it piqued her interest. She booked a one day tour not knowing what to expect. By the end of the day she had filled a 20’ container and was hooked on antiques. We understand that antiques are intimidating and can be expensive, so anyone who is diving into the antiques ...Read More
Established in 20141stDibs seller since 2019
Featured Pieces
Vintage Reconstituted Stone Tortoise or Turtle Garden Ornament, England 1970s
Located in New York, NY
Shell patterned in layered, feathered arcs, this reconstituted stone tortoise in warm earthy tones with traces of terracotta-colored paint sits low and wide, with the unhurried prese...
Category
Vintage 1970s English Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Cast Stone Elephant Garden Statue, France Mid 20th C.
Located in New York, NY
A French mid-20th-century cast stone garden statue depicting a seated elephant with rounded, stylized features and a lightly textured surface. The neutral stone finish allows for ver...
Category
Vintage 1950s French Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cast Iron
Reconstituted Stone Hedgehog Garden Ornament, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
This delightful reconstituted stone hedgehog garden ornament adds a touch of whimsy and charm to your outdoor decor. This ornament is crafted with intricate details and lifelike expr...
Category
Late 20th Century English Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Reconstituted Stone Hedgehog Garden Ornament, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
This delightful reconstituted stone hedgehog garden ornament adds a touch of whimsy and charm to your outdoor decor. This ornament is crafted with intricate details and lifelike expr...
Category
Vintage 1980s English Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
1960s Cocktail Bar in the Shape of a Boat Bow, England 1960s
By Barget
Located in New York, NY
An iconic and highly collectible 1960s cocktail bar "Cocktail Buoy" by Barget of London, and sold through Harrods of London. The cocktail bar is shaped like a boat's bow, resting on ...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Dry Bars
Materials
Glass, Wood
Composite Stone Squirrel Garden Ornament, English 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
This English 20th-century squirrel garden statue has a warm, lifelike presence, sculpted with gentle detail and a textured finish that echoes the look of carved wood or weathered sto...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Vintage English Bulldog or Pug Dog Stone Garden Statue, English mid 20th C.
Located in New York, NY
Seated and solid, this 1960s English composite stone dog figure blends folk art simplicity with expressive mass. Bulldogs and pugs were frequent subjects in English garden ornament, ...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Composite Stone Elephant Garden Statue, England Late 20th C.
Located in New York, NY
An English late-20th-century composite stone garden statue depicting a seated elephant with rounded, stylized features and a lightly textured surface. The neutral stone finish allows...
Category
Late 20th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Concrete
Iron Serpent and Twig Garden Bench, English Mid 20th C.
Located in New York, NY
English mid 20th C. white-painted cast iron serpents form the legs and back supports of this garden bench, their arched necks and scaled bodies carrying the seat's soft green recentl...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Benches
Materials
Iron
Matched Pair of Composite Stone Dogs with Fruit Baskets, England Mid 20th C.
Located in New York, NY
A matched pair of English mid-20th-century composite stone dogs sit upright on square bases, each holding a molded fruit basket in raised paws, the baskets detailed with rounded form...
Category
Vintage 1960s English Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Composite Stone Rabbit or Bunny Garden Ornament, French 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Rabbits have appeared in garden ornament for centuries as symbols of fertility, renewal, and quiet abundance. Cast in durable stone, this figure favors simplicity. Layered grey and w...
Category
Vintage 1960s French Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Scottish Terrier Cast Iron or Spelter Figurine, UK Early 20th C.
Located in New York, NY
A Scottish Terrier Cast Iron or Spelter Figure, compact and self assured, mirrors early 20th century tastes for animal figures that balanced utility and charm. Often produced as door...
Category
Early 20th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Spelter
