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VINTAGE ROOM-SIZED DUTCH TOLE
GAZEBO
Painted hexagonal gazebo with bird
finial. Late 20th-century,
Holland. Only 5 available in
the U.S. (There's one on 1st
Dibs for $18K.)
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EDO PERIOD 18-DRAWER TANSU
Late 1700s - early 1800s Japanese
tansu, found at Kyoto auction.
All original hand-hammered hardware
intact. Vintage soapstone top
added. Gorgeous patina.
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JAPANESE BRONZE HAWK ON PINE
BOUGH
Spectacular Taisho period sculpture,
emblematic of this short but artistically
robust period.
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ANTIQUE WOOD & IRON GARDEN ROOM BENCH
A truly unique design statement, this 19th c. bench has a two-sided hardwood top, banded with iron and connected by iron rods. It shows its age in the intricacy of the construction.
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1860s CASCADING FOUNTAIN
Classic garden elegance! Tall three-tiered
fountain features unusual Egyptian
mythological birds around the
base.
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INDUSTRIAL IRON / MARBLE TABLE
Iron machine base topped with a very old marble slab. When we found it, the marble was so black it was unrecognizable. Cleaned now to just the right degree.
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VINTAGE OLIVE
GATHERING BUCKETS
These Mediterranean items were used
for draining olives in the field. But
presto...now they're rustic
caches pots for potted plants.
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CAST CEMENT DOUBLE CONSOLE
Shown here storing firewood, this cast console-height table by a Tennessee artisan is as comfortable out in the rain as it is in a grand entrance hall.
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JAPANESE ROSEWOOD BURL STUMP
Top and bottom flattened, a stunning
side table or fireside stool.
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EDO PERIOD TWO-PANEL SCREEN
This late 1600s Kano school sumi-e painting was lovingly and laboriously re-mounted in the 1800s on a silver leaf-backed screen. A rare find!
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ANTIQUE JAPANESE TRANSPORT
VESSEL
This rustic and elegant earthenware
vessel was made to transport liquids
in the hold of a ship. The ropes are
to keep them from banging together.
Great design elements!
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ANTIQUE TIBETAN OXCART AXLE
Hand-carved and well-used, this axle is banded with carved, curved wood overlay. An object to be admired, it also looks great with a plant emerging from the center.
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1940s ELEGANT IRON GARDEN TABLE
& CHAIRS
Superbly-crafted of iron and iron
mesh. The chairs are as comfortable
as you'll find anywhere. Clever
camouflage paint for garden installation.
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LARGE OIL ON CANVAS PAINTING
Painted by a reclusive artist in Brazil, this original oil painting is done on heavy, reclaimed, vintage sailcloth from local ships, and attached to top and bottom dowels for easy hanging.
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SEASHELL TREASURE BOX
California designer Nate Ricketts offered us with this (actually useful) treasure trove of underwater secrets, comprised of the most unusual types of coral -- and even a sea horse.
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GIANT CLAM SHELL
Nearly fossilized, this shell was
unearthed 15 miles inland on an
island off the coast of Indonesia. Gigantic, and gorgeous, and genuine! Circa 1000, BC, not last year. You'll see the difference.
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19TH C. FRENCH FAUX BOIS GARDEN BENCH
Original black paint on frame, with sturdy old French oak slats. Simple. Elegant. Lasting.
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FABULOUS ENGLISH GARDEN BENCH
Wonderfully-aged painted iron work
with lichened planks. We've never
seen one just like it.
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FAUX BOIS CERAMIC STOOL
Kiln-fired glazed ceramic, this faux bois stool can also be used as an end table, indoors or out.
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BELGIAN STACKING CHAIR
Oak and rusted steel. What's not to love? With a sophisticated design, these stacking chairs store easily for convenience.
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19TH CENTURY IRON URN ON PLINTH
In weathered green paint, this bold
garden element stands on
its own as a focal point.
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STEEL ROLLING WORK CART
American-made, this one is more substantial than any we've found. Perfect condition for its age, rolls easily...bar cart anyone?
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JAPANESE FINGER HOLE TANSU
Rare Edo Period 3-drawer finger hole chest from Kyoto. We found it with items in the drawers, and left them there for you.
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WHITE EAGLE GAS STATUE, 1911 (painted)
White Eagle gas stations in the midwest,
bought out by (Rockefeller's) Standard Oil in the 20s,
had these at their pumps. Solid-cast iron, huge collectors item.
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IRON AMERICAN EAGLE STATUE
Clutching a rock, this early 20th-century
piece is poised to take off.
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VINTAGE GALVANIZED ENGLISH DOLLY
TUB
As a planter this can be left outdoors
year-round. As an umbrella stand
it offers a nice rustic touch.
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FEATHER CORAL UNDER ANTIQUE DOMES
Finding just the right antique French oval domes to display these striking pieces was a challenge; but they're now mantle-ready.
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19TH CENTURY COPPER
BIRD FEEDER ON POST
Well-used, but in first-rate condition,
this bird feeder has many fascinating
elements.
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FAUX MESQUITE BENCH
Taking faux bois to a new level, this bench was cast from antique mesquite pieces.
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EARLY EDO PERIOD CARVED JISSO
Shinto roadside deity protects travelers
and children. Carved from granite,
this one dates to mid-1600s.
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ANTIQUE ENGLISH GARDEN CHAIR
A fern leaf motif decorates this unusual 19th c. piece-cast iron garden chair. Original paint, very, very heavy. Find the right spot and leave it there.
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18TH C. BELGIAN BLACKSMITH'S ANVIL
Now an upright object of admiration, this anvil once had as its purpose the forging of a single type of object.
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RECLAIMED WOOD AND STEEL END TABLES
Repurposed from reclaimed materials, this pair has a masculine sensibility. The right height for a stool, end table, or side table.
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1940s CAST ALUMINUM GARDEN SET
Sturdy cast aluminum, not like today's,
makes this set of two chairs and
settee impervious to weather. Original
paint.
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LARGE HAND-CARVED LIMESTONE
OWL
This moss-covered garden ornament is
one of a kind. Owl sits on a branch,
with bough sticking up to the left.
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WHITE SWAN PLANTER
Nearly life-sized terracotta planter.
Sturdy.
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LARGE OVAL
GLAZED FISH POND
From China, and covered with symbolic
roosters all around, this terracotta
vessel was used as a small fish pond.
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LARGE BELGIAN DISPLAY PEDESTAL
Elegant and imposing as a sculpture display stand, or with a large lamp on top surrounded by photos. Made in Belgium of reclaimed, distressed wood and whitewash.
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VINTAGE STEEL CABINET
We removed the very red "Danger: High Voltage" sign from the front, but it's waiting inside with its screws to be re-mounted. (It's what appealed to us when we bought it, mind you.) From Bell Labs, 1920s.
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1960s CAST URN PLANTERS
Tall and very heavy, these are year-round outdoor objets with a fantastic patina.
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CARVED LIMESTONE FROG
Charming shade garden addition sports
some lovely moss.
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PECAN BOWL
The entire side of a pecan tree mounted on an ornate forged iron base creates a compelling object of focus.
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VINTAGE PAINTED IRON STAG
He's been our garden mascot for years; but we'd let him go to the right home. 1950-60s vintage, and massively heavy.
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CARVED LIMESTONE IGUANA
The third of our featured one-of-a-kind
mossed creatures, this one is our
favorite.
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ANTIQUE TEAK LAP DRUM
Originally a form of communication, these very old Indonesian lap drums have been vertically mounted on iron stands. An ornamental focus indoors or in the garden.
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