For designers and homeowners seeking authentic architectural elements, our curated collections of Poterie d’Anduze planters, antique limestone trough sinks, and patinated solid-wood Italian doors represent some of the finest historic craftsmanship in Europe. Hand-thrown in the Cévennes region of France, our Poterie d’Anduze vessels continue a 17th-century tradition of glazed terra cotta artistry, long celebrated in French gardens and châteaux. Our antique limestone trough sinks, reclaimed from farmhouses and estates, bear the softly worn surfaces and sculpted forms that only centuries of use can create. Completing this architectural trio, our artisanal Italian doors feature hand-carved joinery, layered patinas, and finishes inspired by 17th–19th century Italian workmanship. Together, they offer a palette of historic materials that elevate interiors and outdoor spaces with Old-World elegance and heritage authenticity.
Our French Anduze Planters are authentic examples of Poterie d’Anduze, a cherished Provençal pottery tradition dating back to the early 17th century. Hand-thrown in the Cévennes region of southern France, each terra cotta planter is shaped, stamped, and glazed by artisans who preserve the classical forms once favored in the gardens of aristocratic estates. Their distinctive garlands, rich glazes, and gently antiqued surfaces reflect centuries of regional craftsmanship, bringing sculptural elegance to courtyards, terraces, conservatories, and interior spaces. Durable, frost-resistant, and deeply rooted in Provençal heritage, these handcrafted Anduze vessels embody the artistry and timeless beauty of historic French garden design.
Our Antiqued Italian Wood Door Collection showcases the mastery of Italian artisans who continue the long-standing traditions of 17th–19th century woodworking. Each solid wood door is hand-crafted from carefully selected lumber, then finished with layered, hand-painted patinas that evoke the quiet depth and elegance of classical Italian architecture. Subtle distressing, time-softened contours, and richly applied pigments give these doors the appearance of antique originals while offering the structural integrity of newly made craftsmanship. Whether used in entryways, wine rooms, libraries, kitchens, or architectural restoration projects, these patinated Italian doors bring Old-World refinement, artisanal authenticity, and sculptural presence to both historic and contemporary interiors.
Carved from centuries-old stone in France and Belgium, our Antique Limestone Trough Sink Collection features reclaimed basins whose history is expressed through every softened edge and naturally aged surface. Salvaged from French and Belgian farmhouses, manors, and rural estates, each limestone trough bears the patina, tool marks, and subtle irregularities created through generations of daily use. These reclaimed European stone basins introduce sculptural authenticity into historic interiors, elevating kitchens, powder rooms, butler’s pantries, garden rooms, and architectural restorations with their Old-World material integrity. Timeless, durable, and rich in provenance, these antique limestone trough sinks bring the artistry and practicality of French and Belgian heritage design into refined contemporary spaces.
At Historic Decorative Materials, these European collections embody a legacy of artistry, provenance, and architectural refinement. Our Poterie d’Anduze glazed terra cotta planters continue a 17th-century Provençal tradition, their hand-thrown clay and luminous glazes bringing sculptural elegance to gardens, courtyards, and interior spaces. The Antique Limestone Trough Sink Collection transforms reclaimed French and Belgian stone into functional architectural forms, each trough marked by a time-worn patina shaped by generations of use. Our Patinated Italian Wood Door Collection showcases master joinery, hand-painted finishes, and richly layered surfaces created by Italian artisans following 17th–19th century techniques.
These historic architectural elements pair beautifully with the aged grain and patina of our Reclaimed & Aged French Oak Flooring, the warm tonal variation of our French & Belgian Limestone Flooring, and the hand-formed character of our French Reclaimed Terra Cotta Flooring. Together, they create a cohesive palette that allows designers, architects, and homeowners to bring authentic European craftsmanship and enduring beauty into both classical and contemporary architectural settings.