Architectural
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French 19th Century Carved White Marble Pedestal
$2,600.0044.50"H x 12"W x 12"D
Dimensions: 44 ¼” H x 12” W x 12” D
A monumental carved marble display pedestal from late 19th century France, to elevate precious artwork, décor, or greenery in your interior. By the artist’s hand and tools the white stone with gray veining has been shaped to angular, geometric proportions as it inverts from the top, tapering into the base. The thick capital is square, outlined by an ogee carved edge on the table which is echoed by the stacked profile at the base. Evidence of time & use includes scratches, small edge chips and subtle changes in the tone of the marble which has been gently cleaned to appreciate the natural characteristics. We believe this item to be in good antique condition considering its age, and any visible signs of wear are captured in the photos. Please view the detailed image gallery for the current condition and message us with any questions.
Base: 10 ½” square
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French 19th Century Marble Column Pedestal
$2,400.0040.63"H x 10.63"W x 10.63"D
Dimensions: 40 ⅝” H x 10 ⅝” W x 10 ⅝” D
A fabulous late 19th century carved marble display pedestal from France, to elevate precious artwork, décor, or greenery in your interior. Geometric elements distinguish the capital and base from the smooth roundness of the columnar shaft. By the artist’s hand and tools the brecciated white stone with gray veining has been shaped to subtle rings around the circumference as the pillar widens from the top to the base. The abacus (the flat top surface) is shaped as a square with chamfered corners, echoed below by the octagonal plinth. Evidence of time & use includes scratches, small edge chips and subtle changes in the tone of the marble which has been gently cleaned to appreciate the natural characteristics. The top can separate from the base for easier maintenance and moving. We believe this item to be in good antique condition considering its age, and any visible signs of wear are captured in the photos. Please view the detailed image gallery for the current condition and message us with any questions.
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English Late 19th Century Cast Stone Bird Bath
$1,895.0025.50"H x 23"W x 23"D
Dimensions: 25 ½” H x 23” W x 23” D
An sublime late 19th century English, cast stone bird bath for Neoclassical beauty in any garden or patio that both people and avian visitors can enjoy. The wide, shallow bowl rests on a fluted shaft widening into a square plinth base for stability. History and exposure to the elements have left an organic patina on the stone from colorful mosses and lichens that will only improve with time. The bowl and base can be separated for easier transportation and installation. We believe this to be in good antique condition considering its age, and any visible signs of wear are captured in the photos. Please view the detailed image gallery for the current condition or reach out directly with any questions.
Base: 11” square
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English 19th Century Cast Terracotta Column
$1,200.0029.75"H x 21"W x 20.75"D
Dimensions: 29 ¾” H x 21” W x 20 ¾” D
An infinitely useful English, late 19th century, painted terracotta pedestal for Neoclassical beauty in any garden or patio, uplifting a planter or sculptural element. The Corinthian-style column features a generous top surface over volutes that project from the corners. Its square, fluted shaft widens at the base for stability. History and exposure to the elements have left an organic patina from colorful mosses and lichens that will only improve with time; there are two hairline cracks on opposing sides which appear concentrated to the plinth. We believe this to be in good antique condition considering its age, and any visible signs of wear are captured in the photos. Please view the detailed image gallery for the current condition or reach out directly with any questions.
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English 19th Century Cast Stone Column
$1,200.0023.50"H x 17"W x 17"D
Dimensions: 23 ½” H x 17” W x 17” D
An infinitely useful English, late 19th century, cast stone pedestal for Neoclassical beauty in any garden or patio, uplifting a planter, sculpture, or armillary sphere. The column features a generous top surface over a fluted shaft that widens at the base for stability. History and exposure to the elements have left an organic patina on the stone from colorful mosses and lichens that will only improve with time. We believe this to be in good antique condition considering its age, and any visible signs of wear are captured in the photos. Please view the detailed image gallery for the current condition or reach out directly with any questions.
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French 19th Century Marble Column Pedestal
$2,400.0039.25"H x 12"W x 12"D
Dimensions: 39 ¼” H x 12” W x 12” D
A fabulous late 19th century carved marble display pedestal from France, to elevate precious artwork, décor, or greenery in your interior. Geometric elements distinguish the capital and base from the smooth roundness of the columnar shaft. By the artist’s hand and tools the white stone with gray veining has been shaped to subtle rings around the circumference as the pillar widens from the top to the base. The abacus (the flat top surface) is shaped as a square with chamfered corners, echoed below by the octagonal plinth. Evidence of time & use includes scratches, small edge chips and subtle changes in the tone of the marble which has been gently cleaned to appreciate the natural characteristics. We believe this item to be in good antique condition considering its age, and any visible signs of wear are captured in the photos. Please view the detailed image gallery for the current condition and message us with any questions.
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Italian 18th Century Carved Painted and Parcel Gilt Overdoor
$945.0013"H x 38.50"W x 2.63"D
Dimensions: 13” H x 38 ½” W x 2 ⅝” D
Italian 18th century (circa 1750) carved wood architectural pediment to complete a doorway or headboard, all hand-painted in a striking combination red and blue with parcel gilt accents to highlight the scrolled elements. The main body of the work features a bold red ground that is streaked with veining like an exotic marble, punctuated at the bottom corners with two raised panels in a blue faux marble. High-relief carvings along the top crest project with exuberant motifs of acanthus, scrolled and festooned details covered in a magnificent gold leaf. The left-side scroll may be missing and the wood variably patinated, but this overdoor accessory remains an exciting addition to any interior for any number of decorative placements. One eye-hook on the back for hanging. We believe this to be in good antique condition considering its age, and any visible signs of wear are captured in the photos. Please view the detailed image gallery for the current condition or reach out directly with any questions.
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Portuguese 19th Century Plaster Column
$3,250.0041.75"H x 13.50"W x 13.50"D
Dimensions: 41 ¾” H x 13 ½” W x 13 ½” D
A supremely elegant Portuguese 19th century sculpted plaster column for Neoclassical beauty in any interior or patio. The column features a small abacus (the top surface) for elevating a plant or vase, accented by festoons that hang low to drape over the fluted pattern on the shaft. Note how time and exposure to the elements have left a tactile patina of craquelure and pitting . A square plinth base grounds the column for stability. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition of this dramatic pedestal.
Top surface: 11” diameter
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Portuguese 19th Century Carved Stone Pedestal Sink
$4,995.0035.50"H x 25.88"W x 21.50"D
Dimensions: 35 ½” H x 25 ⅞” W x 21 ½” D
A Classical pedestal sink from Portugal, 19th century, carved from stone in the form of a scallop shell as if designed by the artist Botticelli himself to draw Venus from the sea. The sink basin is now wonderfully patinated in such a depth of texture and color that accentuates the delicate curves of the shell. There are three holes and the back for a faucet and the columnar base is also notched to run the plumbing. This will make a stunning feature of any garden or bathroom. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition.
Column diameter: 8”
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French 19th Century Set of 3 Hand-carved Marble Corbels
$6,500.0038.25"H x 8"W x 6.50"D
Dimensions: 38 ¼” H x 8” W x 6 ½” D
French 19th century–or earlier–ensemble of three hand-carved stone corbels. They are substantial pieces, likely used as decorative supports or architectural elements around a fireplace or softening the geometry of a roofline. It is truly extraordinary how the artist has decorated these elongated panels with naturalistic floral and leaf designs–which include roses, lilies, sunflowers, and ivy–rendered in tactile softness that belies the density of the stone. Outside of an architectural function, the grouping could be displayed in one’s home like stela from the ancient world: sculptural markers to guide the way or commemorate a significant event. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition. Sold as a set of three.
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Portuguese 18th Century Carved Stone Column
$6,500.0039.50"H x 16"W x 15.25"D
Dimensions: 39 ½” H x 16” W x 15 ¼” D
A fabulous 18th century carved stone column from Portugal, best described as Gothic or Romanesque in style, using the familiar acanthus motif around the capital. By the artist’s hands and tools the stone has been shaped to incredible depth within the folds of the leaves as they spread across the circumference. The abacus (the flat top surface) is rather irregular in shape either by time or being extracted from the original architecture. The square plinth base is similarly affected as the top in areas of loss and discoloration, which has been gently cleaned to appreciate the natural color and textures of the stone. Today it would make an extraordinary pedestal to uplift a garden urn or vase whether used inside or on the patio. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition of this dramatic pedestal.
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Portuguese Pair of 19th Century Carved Stone Pinnacles
$12,995.0045"H x 21"W x 21"D
Dimensions: 45” H x 21” W x 21” D
A monumental pair of 19th century carved stone architectural finials from Portugal to add symmetry and drama to any structure, or placed as standalone works of art to appreciate their sculptural qualities. Likely they were once the finishing touches on gate posts at the entrance of a grand estate, referencing a number of global artistic styles to communicate wealth and worldly sophistication. Note how they can separate into three sections for easier transport and installation on-site (see the image gallery). The pinnacle is a sharp point which spreads into a rather angular cone, matching the battlement notches that flares out between the junction of the two upper parts of the urn. The urn body is rather flat at the shoulder and decorated with a series of flat, circular applications around the circumference. The foot has a pronounced gadroon texture above a square base. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition. Sold as a pair only.
Base dimensions: 13 ½” square
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Dutch 19th Century Carved Mahogany Transom
$2,650.0030.25"H x 45"W x 1.38"D
Dimensions: 30 ¼” H x 45” W x 1 ⅜” D
A dramatic frame of carved mahogany found in the Netherlands, likely a 19th century architectural detail such as a transom above a doorway. This pierced window is without glass allowing one to fully appreciate the skilled carvings of talons punctuated with rosettes, closing around an unfilled oval cartouche at the center. The piece is symmetrical to mount vertically or horizontally as a decorative feature on the wall–or built in–as it was intended. Cleaned and polished with a paste wax. Please view the detailed images to see more.
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French Pair of Massive Painted Columns
$6,500.00122"H x 19"W x 19"D
Dimensions: 122” H x 19” W x 19” D
Simply incredible pair of very tall French architectural columns, in the Ionic order. These Neoclassical wonders are crafted of wood and plaster, thickly painted white, the column’s magnificent capitals are carved in layers of pattern: four spiraling volutes mark the corners in between a row of egg & dart molding, with a foliate motif softening the transition from the volutes to the shaft. Fluting and fillets (the flat part in between the grooves) visually elongates the shaft–except at the middle where stylized carvings of a blooming reed spring up. Heavily patinated square bases support the columns and are without decoration. Installed as an architectural detail or simply as decor, the columns will make an impression anywhere. Please view the detailed images to see the current condition. Sold as a pair.
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French Set of 19th Century Entry Doors
$8,995.0096.25"H x 45.25"W x 1.75"D
Dimensions: 96 ¼” H x 45 ¼” W x 1 ¾” D
A large set of French 19th century wooden entry doors (or gates) with their original, worn painted finish in a shade of blue-gray. The doors are made of solid wood with wooden geometric moldings to make a statement on their own but complementary to a number of architectural styles both historic and contemporary. Original, forged iron hardware is found throughout. Be sure to view the detailed images to see the current condition of this pair of antique doors.
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19th Century Set of 3 Oxidized Copper Architectural Panels
$8,995.0031"H x 65.25"W x 8.50"D
Dimensions: 31”H x 65-¼”W x 8-½”D
This 19th century set of three oxidized copper panels are an incredible addition to any space. The deep relief floral/foliate patterns impressed upon the metal showcases the great verdigris patina they have gained since their creation during the 1820’s. These fine examples of 19th century architecture easily hang above doorways or on the wall from wooden brackets secured to the back. Although sizable, they are quite light: the thin, malleable metal makes a great medium for such an intricate design. Make sure to view all of the detailed images to get a closer look at these wonderful panels. Sold as a set of three.
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English 19th Century Pair of Barley Twist Columns
$985.0053.63"H x "W x 3.50"D
Dimensions: 53-⅝”H x 3-½”Diameter
This pair of English 19th century barley twist columns are a wonderful architectural antique to add an extra level of authenticity to your interior. Darkly toned with a rich patina, there are so many ways to utilize these columns. Quality craftsmanship and sturdy hardwood make it easy to build around them. Make sure to view all of the photographs for a closer look.
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Antique Walnut & Oak Church Altar Railing
$2,200.0052"H x 147"W x 11.75"D
Dimensions: 52”H x 147”W x 11-¾”D
This stunning antique architectural piece is a conversation starter in any space. Originally it would have served as an altar rail at the front of a church; beautifully carved with three fleur de lis as finials that interrupt the linear proportions: one on each end and one designating a separate space offset from the center. A slanted shelf measuring 8-½”deep is divided into four large sections and one noticeably smaller section. The oak and walnut have gained a warm patina over the years, accentuating the stellar craftsmanship of the woodwork. All sides are finished, make sure to view the detailed images for a closer look at this antique chancel rail.
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English 19th Century Chimney Pot
$865.0031"H x 15"W x 15"D
Dimensions: 31”H x 15”W x 15”D
A remarkable Victorian-era English terracotta chimney pot. This antique architectural element serves as both decorative and functional additions to traditional chimney flues. During the 1800s, coal was used more and more to heat homes, however the smoke that it produced was thick and toxic. Heightening one’s chimney increases its draw, removing this unwanted pollutant from interiors more quickly. Multiple indoor fireplaces was a luxury afforded to those with means, and these toppers would often be indicative of an estate’s socioeconomic status. The more intricately designed pots were more expensive and therefore prized by those that wished to project their wealth by ornamenting their homes with beautiful embellishments to their fireplace smokestacks. The worn black and white paint adds so much character to the design. Most were not painted, making this one particularly stylish. One of the crown’s tines have been lost, adding to its antique charm. Today, they can still function as intended, however their excellent patination and form make for exceptional garden ornaments and/or decorative objects.
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Large 19th Century English Window Frame
Original price was: $2,600.00.$2,100.00Current price is: $2,100.00.118.625"H x 78.875"W x 1.375"D
Dimensions: 118-5/8″H x 78-7/8″W x 1-3/8″D
A painted and patinated window frame from England. This large architectural element is comprised of 32 total panels, all of which lack glass. The window is fashioned with peg joinery and the muntins have been chamfered for a more finished look. The antique blue-gray paint has weathered magnificently and this antique architectural element is ready to be incorporated into your design.
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18th Century Swedish Carved Stairwell Ornament
$2,500.0024.75"H x 44.5"W x 1.25"D
Dimensions: 24 3/4″H x 44 1/2″W x 1 1/4″D
A masterfully carved stairwell ornament from the early part of the 18th century, Sweden. Dating to 1730, this curved decorative detail was once a part of a grand staircase. The bracket comes alive with wonderfully carved Neoclassical scrolls and acanthus leaves. An inspiring piece of architectural salvage that brings form and texture to your space. Copper bracing on the posterior provide added structure and rigidity to the antique. View the detailed images to see more.
Architectural Antiques and Decorations From Fireside Antiques
Fireside Antiques’ collection of decorative items and furniture pieces are great for adding that unique touch to any space. More than any modern item you’ll find today, architectural antiques have the potential to make your design stand out in a classy and understated way.
Perhaps it’s the history behind architectural antiques, but the amount of ambiance and weight they bring to a room is palpable. Not only that, but you’ll feel great pride in owning each item that today’s modern finishes simply can’t replicate.
After all, rustic and antique furnishings are very much “en vogue” in today’s interior design scene. If the piece has a history behind it to act as a talking point, then that’s all the better.
In our shop, we carry all sorts of architectural antiques and decorative items. Anything that’s in decent shape (enough to be restored, then loved by a new owner) can fall into this category, especially if it’s a decorative or miscellaneous item that doesn’t fit with other categories.
While different antiques come through our doors all the time, we specialize in things like pedestals, ladders and steps, iron gates, door and stairwell ornaments, panels, urns, and much more. Many of our stone and metal pieces are also just as well at home in your garden or patio as they are in your home.
Choosing the Right Architectural Antiques
Not every architectural antique is meant to fit with every space. After all, while a stone finial or iron gate will look beautiful outdoors in your garden, a library ladder or staircase—with its near-priceless aged wood—would succumb to the elements outside and lose much of its innate beauty.
In the same way, while a large, wrought-iron gate would surely look beautiful in your library, that doesn’t always seem like the most logical place to put it. An iron gate works best outdoors, attached to an iron fence, just as originally intended.
Of course, if you aim to preserve your beloved antiques and put them on display, situating them outdoors may not match your goals in the first place. The point is that architectural antiques vary widely in form and function, so it’s important to evaluate the decoration’s place and purpose before adding it to your home.
At Fireside Antiques, you’ll find only the best architectural antiques to incorporate into your designs, whether you’re renovating a home or simply purchasing an antique for your own enjoyment. All of these items have found a second purpose as statement pieces, conversation starters, and simple, pleasing decor.