Vintage Garden Decor Is the Easiest Way to Add Charm to Your Outdoor Space

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Your garden is as much a reflection of your personality and taste as any other room in your house. Whether you have a small suburban back yard or a sprawling country home, incorporating vintage decor adds another layer of style to your garden’s design. Just as the perfect piece of jewelry completes your favorite outfit, well-chosen garden ornaments lend a crowning touch to your landscape.

From aged stone planters to antique wrought iron benches and everything in between, unique finds that have a well-worn patina offer a sense of history and magic to any garden setting. But don’t limit yourself to “traditional” garden pieces. Anything can work in a garden, including indoor pieces such as mirrors and architectural salvage items such as ornamental railing.

Whether you’re aiming for a classic English garden feel, a lush and colorful Mediterranean garden or a French potager, carefully selected garden pieces will enhance and elevate your design aesthetic. Choose carefully and edit well: Too many pieces can make a garden appear cluttered, instead of charming.

Antique shops, architectural salvage stores, and flea markets offer one-of-a-kind vintage pieces. But if you don’t have time to visit in person, many small and well-known galleries include vintage garden items in their web stores. Of course, these finds change frequently, so be sure to check back regularly. If you can’t find what you want, many galleries also will help you locate a specific item to complete your garden’s vision. Ahead, our favorite sites where you can buy vintage garden decor.

Chairish

For one-of-a-kind items that no one else will have, it doesn't get any better than Chairish. The retailer adds 2,000 items every day and connects more than 12,000 small businesses, practicing artists and makers to those who appreciate vintage and antique style.

More than 85 percent of their inventory is vintage. Check out their frequently changing listings, which include wrought iron work, terra cotta planters, benches, fountains, and patio sets.

1st Dibs

If you're seeking a unique gate for your garden, 1st Dibs has a lovely collection of one-of-a-kind gates to provide a welcoming entry to your garden. From vintage folding chairs to cast iron gates dating to the 19th century to an entire antique fountain and cast iron statue set, you'll find an incredibly diverse collection of outdoor treasures here.

Etsy

Of course, you can find handmade items on Etsy. But did you know there are a large number of reputable antique and vintage dealers as well?

From stunning garden gates to this spectacular French Art Deco iron jardinières, you'll find an array of unusual and one-of-a-kind pieces for your outdoor space.

Campo De' Fiori

Campo De' Fiori offers a small selection of one-of-a-kind vintage and antique pieces, including work tables, wooden gates, and accent pieces. But where they really shine is their gorgeous array of handmade garden decor.

The handmade decor items are crafted by artisans, rather than mass-produced. Their collection includes aged moss terra cotta planters, hand-carved stone planters, handblown glass, hand-cast marble and stone pieces, wrought iron plant stands, and zinc planters.

Inner Garden

This stunning collection of vintage and antique pieces is curated by Stephen Block, a renowned landscape designer and antiques dealer.

You'll find beautiful decor including garden benches, planters and statues, as well as aged reproductions. Recent offerings have included an antique French pierced metal bench, Italian statuary, and faux bois planters.

Newel

For four generations, Newel has been furnishing homes and Broadway productions from its base in Manhattan. It has remained a family business since 1939.

Newel's offerings date from the 17th to the 21st century. Their garden decor includes a changing selection of unique garden pieces from urns and benches to planters and lanterns.

Modern Antiquarian

Modern Antiquarian features statement-making finds that will become a conversation piece in any garden. The curation team chooses just a select number of items that truly stand out.

Offerings include items like this fabulous 20th century French faux bois planter, cast-iron planters, vintage strawberry pots, and aged stone pieces.

Stand Out Spaces

Stand Out Spaces offers a small selection of lovely outdoor furniture pieces, including charming wrought iron bistro sets from France.

The offerings are limited, but they are carefully inspected for workmanship and curated so that you're receiving quality items that are not something you'll find anywhere else.

Fireside Antiques

Fireside Antiques curates an array of delightful garden pieces, including pieces such as these 19th-century iron garden urns.

They offer one of the largest selections of garden decor online. You'll find everything you need to elevate your landscape, including faux marble pedestals and columns, antique watering cans, vintage stone garden statues, and antique planters.

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