Antique Garden Finds Worth Big Money

Vintage outdoor furnishings and decor are in high demand among collectors and designers.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 7:35pm

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Antique garden pieces like Arras wrought-iron benches, faux bois concrete furniture, antique garden gates, teak dining tables, and classical statuary are becoming increasingly popular and valuable among collectors and designers looking to add timeless character to outdoor spaces. Experts share insights on the history and current market for these coveted garden antiques.

Why it matters

As interest in outdoor living and entertaining grows, antique garden pieces are becoming a fast-rising category for shoppers and dealers alike. These vintage furnishings and decor items can add a sense of history, charm, and artistry to gardens and yards, making them highly sought after by collectors and designers looking to create unique and elevated outdoor spaces.

The details

Arras, a 19th-century French brand known for its distinctive wrought-iron benches, chairs, and tables, is highly collectible, with individual chairs starting around $600 and larger sets running into the thousands. Faux bois, the French art of crafting concrete to resemble wood, is also in high demand, with antique pieces ranging from $2,500 to $7,500. Antique garden gates, particularly late 19th-century cast-iron examples, can cost $650 to $2,500 or more. Teak outdoor dining tables are prized for their durability and patina, typically selling for $2,800 to $8,000 depending on size and quality. Antique stone, terracotta, and iron planters and urns are also sought after, with prices from $1,000 to $6,000. Midcentury Swiss designer Willy Guhl's fiber-cement planters can fetch $800 to $4,500. Classical garden statuary, from smaller figures to complete sets, range from around $1,000 to over $10,000 for monumental pieces. Rare Victorian-era English and French stoneware edging tiles can cost $25 to $65 per linear foot.

  • Garden antiques have been a fast-growing category for shoppers and dealers in recent years.
  • Interest in outdoor living and entertaining has increased, especially as the weather warms up.

The players

Kaci Lyford

Co-owner of East End Salvage in McKinney, Texas.

Darren Jones

England-based expert and managing director of Lichen Garden Antiques.

Margaret Schwartz

Antique dealer and owner of Modern Antiquarian.

Stephanie Lynton

Interior designer and owner of home and garden store Clemontín in Birmingham, Alabama.

Shane Brown

Owner of Big Daddy Antiques, The Well, and The Well Gardens home and garden stores in California.

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What they’re saying

“When I think of garden antiques, I think of my travels through Europe, where nearly every historic home, estate, or village building is surrounded by a beautiful, thoughtfully designed garden. Those spaces have such a sense of permanence and character, and the antiques that live within them are timeless.”

— Kaci Lyford, Co-owner of East End Salvage

“Increasingly, we see what might typically be traditionally thought of as a garden item used by interior designers inside, like repurposing stone troughs as bathroom sinks.”

— Darren Jones, Managing director of Lichen Garden Antiques

“Arras iron garden furniture has been adored for over a century and continues to be a favorite among designers. Their iconic, delicate yet sturdy wrought-iron chairs and benches bring instant European charm to a garden. Individual chairs often start around $600, while larger benches or sets can run several thousand dollars.”

— Margaret Schwartz, Antique dealer and owner of Modern Antiquarian

“Faux bois is something I can never keep in stock—anything from small accent tables and garden stools to planters and decorative chairs tends to sell as soon as it hits the floor. The appeal is in the juxtaposition—the craftsmanship of hand-formed concrete made to resemble natural wood. It blurs the line between nature and sculpture, which makes it both whimsical and timeless in a garden setting.”

— Kaci Lyford, Co-owner of East End Salvage

“Moving into the warmer weather, our clients are looking to foster beauty and community around quality outdoor pieces. People can't get enough of our teak outdoor dining tables. We see them used everywhere, frequently in conjunction with our steel garden greenhouses to create an intimate vignette.”

— Shane Brown, Owner of Big Daddy Antiques, The Well, and The Well Gardens

What’s next

As the weather warms up, more people will be looking to add antique garden pieces to their outdoor spaces. Experts recommend keeping an eye out at local antique stores, flea markets, and online marketplaces to find unique and valuable items before they're snatched up.

The takeaway

Antique garden furnishings and decor are becoming increasingly sought after by collectors and designers looking to add timeless character and European charm to their outdoor living areas. From wrought-iron Arras benches to faux bois concrete pieces and classical statuary, these vintage finds can be worth far more than one might expect, making them a worthwhile investment for those looking to elevate their gardens.