16th Large Antique Carved Stone Mortar
Located in Marbella, ES
An impressive antique mortar, hand-carved from a single block of solid stone, with a cylindrical shape and sturdy vertical buttresses that reinforce its structure. Its deep cavity re...
Stone
17th Giant Stone Mortar with Latin Inscription.
Located in Marbella, ES
Impressive large antique mortar, hand-carved from a single block of solid stone. Its robust shape and deep cavity reflect its original use for grinding grains, herbs, and spices in d...
Marble
1950s Antique Carved Stone Mortar with Natural Patina
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique mortar made of solid, hand-carved stone, likely used in domestic or rural settings for preparing food, herbs, or pigments. It has a robust and balanced shape, with a rounded ...
Stone
1930s Antique Round Marble Mortar Carved with a Square Shape on the Edge
Located in Marbella, ES
Authentic antique mortar carved from natural stone, with a rounded body but a gently contoured square edge. This piece displays a deep central cavity, signs of use, and an aged patin...
Marble
Large 19th Century European Carved Carrara Marble Mortar Basin
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Crafted on an impressive scale with substantial weight, the piece was likely used as a mortar, sink, or cistern in a European farmhouse or mill setting.
Carrara Marble
Vase, mortar-type washbasin in carved stone, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
old Vase, mortar-type sink in carved stone, without pestle but probably born as a mortar, has two side handles and no drain hole, but can easily be adapted to different uses such as ...
Stone
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.
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