1970s Garden Ornaments

Hand painted garden stool/pedestal.

An exceptional out-of-production 21.75-inch cast bronze architectural wind bell designed by visionary Italian-born architect and artist Paolo Soleri (1919–2013). Hand-cast at his ren...

An exceptional and highly collectible vintage Southwestern studio-art wind bell, designed by artist Jeff Cross (d. 1977) for his legendary workshop, Harmony Hollow Bell Works, circa early 1970s. Hand-cast during the studio's foundational years in Arizona, this piece heavily channels the desert modernism and brutalist architectural form popularized by legendary architect and artist Paolo Soleri. The bell features a beautifully weighted, hand-cast bronze cap displaying a spectacular, naturally aged emerald verdigris patina that highlights its rich surface texture. Suspended from a beautifully sculpted, heavy double-curved cast bronze S-hook hanger, the bell's internal clapper terminates in a hand-cut, organically shaped sheet copper sail. Signed HH & BW bell works. A wonderful example of mid-century American studio metalwork, this bell produces a deep, resonant, and remarkably pure musical tone when caught by the wind. Offered in excellent vintage condition with an incredibly rich, completely uncleaned original patina and fully intact, structurally sound chain linkage. Jeff Cross founded Harmony Hollow Bell Works and began making his cast-bronze bells in 1969 in Arizona. Taught by his father—a metallurgist who managed foundries during World War II—Jeff was able to realize his dream of becoming a master bell-maker and creating high-quality bronze designs, running the studio until his passing in 1977. Jeff Cross bronze bell, Harmony Hollow wind chime, Paolo Soleri style bell, Arcosanti wind bell...

Elevate your decor with the grandeur of this large vintage-style wooden cage, a meticulous replica inspired by Gaudí's iconic "El Capricho" house in Comillas. Crafted with high-quali...

This beautiful concrete stone dove garden ornament has a modest and graceful design that brings a sense of peace and serenity to your outdoor decor. The dove is perched on a rock wit...

Garden lamps designed by Ezio Bellini for Targetti Sankey showcase the playful mod aesthetic of 1970s Italian design. Bright yellow and green powder-coated metal stems rise from circ...

Wind chime/bell designed by architect, Paolo Soleri for Arconsanti (the city he designed and built in Arizona in 1970). Bronze cast elements with verdigris patina and multi-color pig...

Fabulous and elegant bronze figure of a nude woman gliding, dancing forward. In the style of Messenger of the Gods. Tall 6 ft 3inches by 68 wide will enhance your garden greatly. Flo...

Large (43x36x10 cm) raw terracotta wall mask of an Olmec Warrior. The Olmec's was a pre-culumbian, Mesoamerican civilisation that lived from 1200-400 bc. This particular example is a...

Stunning concrete faux-bois planter, circa 1970s. Detailed design including realistic bark and wood grain. Natural lichen and moss growth also lend in giving this planter an uncanny realistic feel without it being too gimmicky. Years of patina and weathering gives these pieces a stunningly unique look. As these are each handmade, the owner will find that each stool varies ever so slightly in Size from the last giving them a great artisanal feel. Extremely substantial and well made, these planters are constructed of solid concrete shell...

A charming antique 1970s painted concrete garden gnome statue with wonderful rustic character and a naturally weathered outdoor finish. This decorative gnome features a tall pointed hat, rounded facial features, blue jacket, red detailing, and a small barrel or planter-style feature at the side, giving it a playful and traditional old-garden look. Made from concrete, the statue has an authentically aged painted surface with visible wear, weathering, patina, and colour variation throughout. The worn paint and softened detail add to its vintage charm, making it especially appealing for collectors of antique garden gnomes...

This Vintage Reconstituted Stone Cat Garden Statue, with its detailed molding, reflects the rustic modernism of late 20th-century garden design. Likely dating to the 1970s or 1980s, ...

AMBIANIC presents Decorative Outdoor Pottery Art Cat Wind Chime 21 h x 5.5 w x 3.5 d Preowned vintage unrestored, refer to listed images.

Fantastic pair of cast crushed stone capitals most likely made as garden ornaments c1970. Roman and Grecian style, even a bit of Art Deco involved. Can be used as tables as they woul...

Petite ridged planter by Willy Guhl. Concrete planter in the shape of a rectangle with an upper rim and ridged sides. Great scale. Very good vintage condition. Only one available.    

Strong and full of personality, this English 1970s era composite stone bulldog figure sits with a proud, slightly lifted head and a sturdy, weighty postu...

Brutalist hand made iron Bonsai tree sculpture. The sculpture has wonderful all over rust finish, gained from years of outdoor life, this piece was origina...

Wind chime/bell designed by Italian architect, Paolo Soleri for Arconsanti (the city he designed and built in Arizona in 1970). Bronze cast elements with verdigris patina and multi-c...

Petite cube planter by Willy Guhl. Original grey concrete color with micro herringbone design on the sides. Great scale. Very good vintage condition. Only one available.

Unique reconstituted stone garden statue in the shape of a black painted Scottie dog with red paint collar, and amber eyes. Made in England in the Mid 20th century, this charming sta...

This delightful mid-20th century reconstituted stone squirrel garden ornament, exudes a charming sense of nostalgia that adds a touch of whimsy to any outdoor space. This enchanting ...

Unusual Faux Bois planter made of concrete, in the form of a tree stump. Great texture and detail. Planter has 4 mouth openings for planting. Really fun sculptural planter with a ton...

Large 60" x 60" Modernist Abstract kinetic metal hanging sculpture. Eight metal squares graduating in size. Sculpture has been outside for 40-50 years shows signs of wear, rust, etc....

This remarkable Mid-20th Century French garden ornament captures the essence of a playful family of rabbits. Meticulously crafted from durable concrete, these lifelike sculptures sho...

More information coming soon… Cast in France in the 1970s, these two stacks of cement pillows make wonderful garden seats. Each seat consists of three pillows measuring 17 1/4 inch...

Stunning and amazing pair of fiberglass parrots, italian wall sculptures from the 70s In very good condition for its use and time. Of a extraord...

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...

Mid-Century Modern Italian fountain with gilt brass swans and weeping willow, 1970s This beautiful object can be used either to embellish a garden, or to enrich a spacious living ro...

Italian Glazed Terracotta Pineapple Table Or Garden Seat. Offered is a stunning Italian Hollywood Regency white glazed terracotta pineapple side table or garden seat. This lovely tab...

Mid-20th Century concrete garden ornament in the shape of a dove. The dove is perched on a rock with lovely detail on the robust tail feathers. Honest patina. Please note that wear i...

3-790 large terracotta Buddha.

3-489 ceramic waters edge birdbath with hand carved stone turtle, can be used as cigar ashtray.

8-110 handcrafted wood sculpture with hand painted nature scene on the surface Signed Myle.

Garden lamps designed by Ezio Bellini for Targetti Sankey showcase Italian mod design from the 1970s. Vibrant green and yellow powder-coated metal bodies feature flexible black goose...

This patinated multi metal disk Curtis Jere life-size tree is weathered. The faux soil that is a resin/plastic and the pot that is metal makes the tree look...

Strong and full of personality, this English 1970s era composite stone bulldog figure sits with a proud, slightly lifted head and a sturdy, weighty posture. Facial folds, a broad muz...

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...

Fantastic simple and elegant pair of hand carved and polished stone Owls. Most likely a Mother with child rendition. Aging well with a soft lime colored patina on one side of the Mo...

Petite ridged planters by Willy Guhl. Concrete planters in the shape of a rectangle with an upper rim and ridged sides. Great scale. Very good condition with similar patina on all 3 ...

A charming antique 1970s concrete garden gnome statue with wonderful rustic character and a beautifully aged outdoor patina. This decorative gnome features classic garden detailing, ...

Rare stackable planters by Willy Guhl for Eternit. Each one stamped on the bottom. Three yellow and three grey or concrete available. Planters have ...

Charming vintage relief on concrete, perfect for a spot in the garden or patio. The subject is darling babies at play. No wire on back.

A Pair of Round Garden Planters with Winged Cherubs This is a good large pair, the planters are round and they have drainage hole at the centre, they have been made and decorated by...

Monumental figurative wire iron sculpture, female figure titled "DOMINATRIX, amazing skilled artist, great sense of the human female form. Hand delivery avail to New York City or any...

Modernist Abstract Welded Steel Sculpture "Blue Angle" by Robert Brock. Intricately designed,,precision welded and painted heavy steel rods,Truely amazing up close and in person. ...

Spectacular set of 3 garden sculptures in Iron by Artist Ernest Shaw. A bird a snail and a butterfly make up the trio. Tallest is 57 inches high x 16 x 4. Spikes are mostly straight...

Titled Galaxy 79, which I believe to be the year? Amazing mixed metal sculpture, consisting of copper, brass, aluminum steel and wood. Aluminum frame consisting of five moving abstra...

Italian modern prototype flowerpot Angelo Mangiarotti Fratelli Brambilla, 1970s Prototype of a round-based flowerpot in blue and white glazed ceramic. The upper part is composed of a...

Mid-Century Modern Italian burnished iron palm tree sculpture.

Large original sculpture in cement by Juan Palau (Barcelona 1929-Moulins France 2013) Handmade, not molded. Unique piece. Juan Palau left behind a considerable body of work, he c...

A fine bronze contemporary sculpture of a banana tree with birds perched . sculpted by unknown artist.