1950s Restored Garden Gnome & Concrete Turtle Planter Pair
By Henri Studios, Willy Guhl
Located in Bensalem, PA
Two enchanting garden gnomes circa 1950s 60s repainted. Please look at pictures for overall detail. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Concrete
Vintage Reconstituted Stone Turtle Garden Ornament, England mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century vintage concrete garden ornament, originating from the United Kingdom, takes the form of a captivating turtle complete with flippers.
Concrete
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...
Concrete
A Whimsical Pair of French 1940's Concrete Turtles
Located in San Francisco, CA
A whimsical pair of French 1940's concrete turtles; each with domed textured shell emanating short limbs and an upturned head
Concrete Garden Turtle
Located in Hollywood, FL
I actually found this at a Garden show in Stockholm Sweden. I don`t actually think its Swedish being I have never seen another one like it in my 37 years in buying in Sweden. I don`t...
Concrete
A Whimsical American Concrete Garden Turtle
Located in San Francisco, CA
A whimsical American concrete garden turtle; the upward gazing head protruding from a reticulated shell
A Whimsical French 1940's Concrete Box Turtle
Located in San Francisco, CA
A whimsical French 1940's concrete box turtle; with high domed shell and textured surface emanating stout limbs and an upturned head
Smiling Turtle
Located in New York, NY
Small mid-20th century stone tortoise or turtle. Original cast shows detailed shell with iconic tortoise pattern, detailed face, and legs. Charming expression on the face with a slig...
Concrete
Reconstituted Stone Tortoise or Turtle Garden Ornament
Located in New York, NY
A mid 20th century vintage cast stone garden ornament in the shape of a tortoise or turtle with detailed tortoise shell. Made in the United Kingdom. Please note wear consistent with ...
Concrete
Vintage Reconstituted Stone Tortoise or Turtle Garden Ornament
Located in New York, NY
This mid-20th century vintage concrete garden ornament, originating from the United Kingdom, takes the form of a captivating tortoise or turtle.
Concrete
Ancient Concretion, Turtle Stones, Natural History Mounted Specimens
Located in Rochester, NY
A graduated size grouping of four ancient concretion natural history geological fossil specimens (often referred to as turtle stones) individually set on custom steel stands by John ...
Stone, Steel
Prehistoric Turtle Stone Concretion Fossil
Located in Rochester, NY
A many millions of years old large & heavy concretion fossil often called a turtle stone from the Genesee Valley region of New York by Letchworth State Park
Stone
Cast Stone Turtle or Tortoise
Located in New York, NY
Vintage cast stone tortoise or turtle with remnants of green paint. Desirable patina and moss. Wear consistent with age and use.
Concrete
Concrete Turtle Garden Decor Statue Midcentury
Located in Cookeville, TN
This charming concrete turtle will slowly crawl to make his home in your favourite garden spot.
Concrete
Concrete Turtle Garden Home Decor
Located in Cookeville, TN
This turtle is on the move to make his way to visit you and make his home in your garden. The details on this statue are very good. The aged patina gives him a wonderful finish.
Concrete
$1,700 / set
H 27 in W 15 in D 10 in
Mid-Century French Majolica Gnome Trio with Watering Can, Basket, and Staff
Located in Dallas, TX
Add whimsical charm to your home or garden with this expressive set of three vintage Majolica sculptures, crafted in France circa 1960. Each hand-painted ceramic gnome captures a liv...
Ceramic, Majolica
Antique Terra Cotta Gnome Smoking a Pipe by Johann Maresch
By Johann Maresch
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A terracotta figure of a garden gnome smoking a pipe and standing in front of a couple toadstools. Stamped on the underside "JM" indicating that it comes from the workshop of Johann ...
Ceramic, Terracotta
Antique Terracotta Gnome Holding a Box Camera
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A terracotta figure of a garden gnome pointing a box camera while standing in front of a tree stump. Stamped on the underside "JM" indicating that it comes from the workshop of Johan...
Terracotta
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Lot of Four Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s A whimsy set of four tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of terracotta and ...
Terracotta
Two Cheerful Santa Gnome or Elf Christmas Decoration Sweden 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
A charming pair of Swedish Christmas figurines from the 1970s, beautifully crafted in bisque porcelain. These whimsical figures capture the nostalgic spirit of traditional Scandinavi...
Porcelain
Japanese Little Bronze Turtle Jewerly Box 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
This is an objet of turtle which you can use as a jewelry holder. This is made with bronze and it was made in Japan around 1980s. The thing that written on the bottom of the turtle i...
Bronze
Five Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Five Tiny Terracotta Garden Gnomes, Germany ca. 1950s A whimsy set of five tiny garden gnomes made in Germany ca. 1950s probably by Heissner. They are made of terracotta and hand-pa...
Terracotta
Mid Century Hand Made Ceramic Turtle - Signed and Dated 1977
Located in Fairfield, CA
A hand made vintage mid century ceramic turtle. Lovely green and brown glazes. Signed by the maker "Santos" on the base and dated 1977. Measures 6.5"W x 4.5"D x 3"H In very good vint...
Ceramic
Reconstituted stone Tortoise/Turtle
Located in Pasadena, TX
This garden statue is made of reconstituted stone. It has detailed carving on it's shell and a nice aged patina.
Cement
Vintage Turtle Form Cast Stone Garden Seat with Pillow Seat
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Fun and whimsical Vintage Turtle Form Cast Stone Garden Seat. Designed to serve as a low stool while planting vegetables or tending to flowers or just hanging out in the garden, this...
Cast Stone
Vintage Turtle Sculpture or Figure
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Life like, life size turtle sculpture crafted in composition in an amazing realistic replication. Labeled Animal Classics on the bottom.
Resin
Antique Petite Box Turtle Shell
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique organic box turtle shell or carapace with its distinctive variegated color patterns and texture.
Organic Material, Lucite
American Garden Gnomes Pair, Cast Iron, Keeper of Keys, 1925
Located in South Burlington, VT
Nostalgic opportunity America's friendly gnomes- a rare pair (2) of Happy Garden Legends "Keeper of Keys" and bearer of the night lights. Since the early part of the 20th century,...
Iron
Large Antique German Painted Garden Gnome Figure, C. 1920s
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE GNOME STATUE A characterful depiction of a typically cheeky gnome with a pointed hat, perched against a tree stump and holding a flower pot that can be planted. An early ...
Terracotta, Plaster
Rare 19th Century Cast Iron Turtle-Form Cigar Cutter
Located in Madrid, ES
Charming and unusual 19th-century cigar cutter in the form of a turtle, crafted from cast iron. Both functional and highly decorative, this whimsical smoking accessory is a wonderful...
Cast Iron
Mid-20th Century Vintage Chinese Hand Crafted Stone Frog
Located in Pomona, CA
This vintage Chinese stone frog sculpture is hand Craft with exquisite detail which was very common in stone sculptures. This sculpture is handcrafted from Mid-20th century using so...
Stone
$2,500 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Original hand-painted canvas sideshow banner for carnival midway sideshow entrance. Not signed but most likely out of Chicago Tent and Awning's banner shop. Original wood strip attac...
Canvas
Two Walter Bosse Candleholders
By Herta Baller, Walter Bosse
Located in Wien, Au
Two Walter Bosse candleholders Original condition We not selling the candle she is only decoration.
Brass
$2,750 / item
H 21.5 in W 24 in D 14.5 in
Undulating 'Méandre' Verdigris Iron and Glass Side Table by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' verdigris iron and glass side table by Design Frères. Chic and understated.
Iron
$5,900 / set
H 20.25 in W 7.5 in D 4.25 in
Murano Glass Alligatore Sconces, Hand-Blown, Modern Design, Italy
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of sconces, Italian, from the island of Murano. This pair is made of hand-blown glass with a beautiful “alligatore” texture. They have been newly wired to fit US standards. T...
Murano Glass
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...
Steel
19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Daybed or Bench
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive 19th century walnut daybed or bench seat made in the grand French Napoleon III period. The walnut frame features large round padded bolsters on each end decorated with st...
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 20th Century Italian Umbrella Stand By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A whimsical and highly decorative umbrella stand by Fornasetti, Italy, dating to the late 20th century. The design features a charming trompe-l’œil stack of richly bound books with a...
Metal, Enamel
Early 19th Century Wooden Carved Indian Temple Doors - a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The intricate detail carving work decorating this ornate Indian temple door makes it a unique collector’s item. The wood frame is delicately carved with rows of individually turned p...
Wood
American Sideshow Wondercade Circus Banner Signed J. Sigler
By Sigler Studios
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A personal favorite! 15 1/2 feet tall. American "Wondercade" sideshow banner. Painted and signed by J. Sigler. One of the great American sideshow banner artists. Death defying! This ...
Canvas
Beautiful Walter Bosse Austrian Bronze Halloween Cat Ring Stand 1950s
By Walter Bosse
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Early 1950s - 1960s Austrian Walter Bosse Figurine An elegant early 1950s - 1960s figurine, crafted in Austria and exemplary of mid-century Austrian bronze design. The piece display...
Bronze
$2,880
H 29.34 in W 19.3 in D 22.05 in
Swedish Stump Chair / “Kubstol” in Pine & Floral Upholstery, Mid 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
A rare Scandinavian stump chair, known as a "Kubstol", crafted from a solid section of pine trunk and produced in Sweden during the 1970s. The chair combines rustic craftsmanship wit...
Fabric, Textile, Pine
'Méandre' Bench by Design Frères in Mohair Velvet or COM
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Méandre bench by DESIGN FRÈRES in mohair velvet or COM. Upholstered firm in mohair velvet (specify color) or provide COM (1 yard). Mohair velvet is extremely durable and resists...
Steel
Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Finely featured carved man's head found in the southern United States. Most likely a late 19th century carnival head featured in a ball or ring toss game.
Wood
Santa Claus Cast Iron Nutcracker, circa 1880s
Located in Incline Village, NV
This copper-plated cast iron Santa Claus nutcracker was manufactured in England, circa 1880s. It pivots on an iron pin. The face is very finely cast detailing Santa's beard and facia...
Iron
$2,514
H 3.5 in W 3.5 in D 0.75 in
Miniature painted in pencil on paper, depicting a Vanitas, Germany circa 1850.
Located in Milan, IT
Miniature depicting a Vanitas Memento Mori painted in pencil on paper. The frame, made of ebonized fruitwood and finished with black wax, is round with a circleinside, bordered by a ...
Brass
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.
To introduce a sense of timelessness to a back patio or interior common area, choose cast-stone statues or sculptural busts for a dose of drama or select ornate architectural elements such as corbels, plaques or panels made of marble or iron. Elsewhere, find a focal point in your living room and create a “feature wall” by bringing pops of color into a corner with handmade antique ceramic tiles.
It helps when design changes like these have a practical upside too.
Victorian cast-iron stair treads hearken back to a time when adding decorative details to your property was a priority. While lending an attractive appearance to an exterior staircase, these safeguards render the steps slip-resistant for those coming and going. And as one good stylistic choice usually leads to another, pairing your sophisticated treads with a coupling of 19th-century hand-forged andirons would be a thoughtful, durable touch for any courtyard or comfortable lounge space, be they intended for an indoor fireplace or a patio firepit.
Where the garden is concerned, any sophisticated garden ornaments you select should work with nature, not against it. Wrought-iron garden gates will simply refuse to be relegated to the background. Instead, they’ll draw attention to your painstakingly sculpted hedges and colorful flora. When paired with a sparse arrangement of other tasteful additions, such as a stone planter, garden stool or other welcoming pieces of outdoor seating, the effect can be transformative.
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.
Ferdinand Fillod's Tropical Pavilion is a painstakingly restored architectural gem.
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As the days grow colder, the desire to gather around the fire grows stronger. Take a peek at these well-appointed rooms featuring extraordinary sculptural and historic hearths.
The exceptionally crafted mantel was saved despite the home’s regrettable demise.
The Qing dynasty beasts honored the dead and warned off malicious spirits.
The dramatic piece transforms a daily scrub into an act of communion with the elements.
Anne and Will Massie apply the lessons of the past to create alfresco pieces as timeless as the traditions that inspire them.
Eating meals alfresco is one of the great pleasures of warm weather, and a beautifully appointed space only heightens the experience. Get inspired by these delectable dining areas as you think about creating your own outdoor oasis.