Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Vintage Italian Pink Marble Classical Style Round Column Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Pink Marble Classical Style Round Column Pedestal Plant Stand. Item features Beautiful pink veins, very nice vintage pedestal, approx 160 lbs. Circa Mid 20th Century....
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Early 19th Century Classical Style Oval Shaped Urn
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century Portland stone classical style oval shaped urn with carved lion mask detailing sitting on a fluted base.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Doorknocker with Snake, Wrought Iron, Spanish School, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Caller with snake. wrought iron. Spanish school, 18th century.
Caller made of wrought iron composed of two pieces. The balustrade that would join the door ends in a ring with a jag...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Woodard Chantilly Rose White Wrought Iron Tea or Bar Cart
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a Classic Woodard Chantilly Rose wrought iron tea cart or bar cart, well made and fine quality.
Wood, a great American company, furnished th...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Palatial Cast Iron Garden Urns 53.5"H
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A Gorgeous Pair of Palatial Cast Iron Garden Urns. Measuring an impressive 53.5" in height. Each massive sits atop a separate pedestal that measures 17"H x 20"'D. The urns measure 36...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Michael Taylor Montecito Chairs with Two Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic labeled set of four neoclassical style Montecito chairs by Michael Taylor Designs with two Montecito cast stone side drink tables. The patio and...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone, Aluminum
Antique Salvaged Hand Carved Carrera Marble Fragment Depicting Joan of Arc
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This salvaged carved architectural element is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1835 and done in a Neoclassical style. This antique frag...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Aria
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological roman subject of Aria in Lecce limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto.
Measurements: Statues cm 160, base cm 85.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Pair Monumental French Cast Chateau Urns, “Vases du Printemps”
Located in Dallas, TX
These huge urns, cast in France from crushed stones and cement measure an astounding 63 inches tall. They are nearly the same dimension as the original “Vase...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement, Cast Stone
French Antique Alabaster Pedestal
Located in London, GB
French antique alabaster pedestal
French, Late 19th Century
Height 80cm, diameter 30.5cm
Shaped in a Neoclassical style form, this superb pure ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Italian Pedestals in Rossa Verona Marble
Located in London, GB
A tall and slender pair of Pedestals/columns in Pink Rossa Verona marble with Antico Verdo banded centres. With square plinth and socle terminating in a shaped capital. Images are a ...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique French Neoclassical 'Venus' Fire Back, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French fire back with Venus. Venus with her mirror and torch of Hestia. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. The tor...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Enormous Decorative Architectural Finial
Located in Houston, TX
Enormous decorative architectural finial in early white paint, circa 1840-1880 (Look at last picture for idea of scale).
Note: Regional differenc...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Grain Painted Paneled Wood Door
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous grain painted solid wood paneled door.
Painted in the Trompe loi style to imitate rosewood or another exotic wood.
Door is grain painted on one side only. Other side is ol...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Reclaimed Atlas Garden Statues
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This highly decorative pair of near life-size composition term statues of Greek God Atlas are an imposing mythological addition to a formal garden or interior. Traditionally, Atlas is depicted holding up the heavens, an eternal punishment bestowed on him for leading the Titan rebellion against Zeus, King of the Gods. However, in these composition adaptions, the Greek God Atlas carries an urn above his head. These can be planted with flowers and foliage or used simply as statuary. Made in the mid 20th century, each term statue is crafted from a blend of cement and fibreglass with some wear throughout that gives them a beautiful time-worn appeal.
Part statue, part jardiniere, these Atlas statues...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Dutch Walnut Wine Cooler/Planter, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Dutch walnut wine cooler/planter with liner featuring parquetry inlay, shell marquetry inlay and brass handles on sides ending on tapered legs.
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Antiqu Salmon Red Concrete Garden Urn Planter
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome antique concrete garden urn or planter. This salmon colored paint encrusted urn is in fabulous vintage condition with lots of gorge...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
French Neoclassical Steel and Brass Antique Accent Table in Maison Jansen Style
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH NEOCLASSICAL STEEL, BRASS AND MARBLE ACCENT TABLE
Manner of Maison Jansen, circa mid 20th century
Item # 905WGQ20P
A sleek and s...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
Pair of Large French Cast Garden Vases after the Models of Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
By Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
Located in Dallas, TX
After the original 18th century garden vases, entitled Autumn, by Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, this pair of large cast garden vases are in the classic krater form. A sprawling scene with mascarons, rams’ heads, and grapevines are set between egg and dart molding and gadrooned lobes. Made with a mixture of crushed stone and cement (known as reconstituted stone), the tall vases were imbued with a cream coloring agent during the casting process. Each vase is supported by a thick rectangular plinth beneath a tapering neck adorned with geometric motifs and Vitruvian waves filled with flowers. These impressive garden vases will make a wonderful statement, inside or outdoors.
Originally part of a set of four vases depicting the seasons of Autumn and Spring, which were designed for the Chateau de Choisy by Ange-Jacques...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone, Cement
Swedish Painted and Distressed Decorated Fire Surround in Faux Marble Finish
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish painted and distressed decorated fire surround in faux marble finish. This fine custom quality fire place surround comes directly off the walls of a Greenwich CT Mansion. The...
Category
1930s Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Brown Jordan Wrought Iron Swivel Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in Cumberland, RI
This vintage wrought iron patio furniture set by Brown Jordan is perfect for your outdoor deck, garden, or patio. The swivel seats are comfortable and perfect to relax in poolside.
...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
19th century Doré Bronze and Marble French Pedestal
Located in Savannah, GA
Neoclassic pedestal featuring gorgeous black marble with slight pink and white vein.
Bronze doré Corinthian column support with same band at base.
See measurements below.
Category
1850s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Marble Pedestal
Located in Houston, TX
An early 20th century neoclassical style red or rouge and black marble pedestal.
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Neoclassic Black and Green Marble Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This extraordinary fireplace is made of Noir de Mazy marble, which is complemented by the luxurious green marble type Verde. Despite the clean lines, this is a very elegant piece. Th...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Vintage Monumental Neo-Classical Revival Bronze Sculptural Pond Fountain 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a monumental vintage Italian two-tier fountain sculpted in bronze in the neo-classical style, dating from the late twentieth century.
This formidable fountain sprays water ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Antique Carved Marble Column Neoclassical Style 25" Regency Plant Stand Pedestal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Carved marble column neoclassical Style 25" Regency Plant Stand Pedestal. Item features a nicely carved pedestal, grey veins, very nice ant...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Two Italian Stone Garden Sculptures of Apollo and Roman Goddess
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological subject in Lecce limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto.
Measurements: Statues cm 160, base cm 85.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Three Graces Fountain, 21st Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large courtly fountain out of handcut and hand carved marble in a neoclassical style. The three graces surround the central column, above is another basin with waterspouts in the sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Weathered Iron Garden Urn Planters
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in the Loire Valley of France circa 1880 in the neoclassical style, the antique planters have a stately, elegant style. Each "Chambord" vase stands on a square base over a ci...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Columns
Located in Georges Mills, NH
Pair of neoclassical columns with exceptional patina to original finish. Pale almond greens and blues on fluted base and acanthus leaf capital. Carved solid fruitwood construction.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fruitwood
Sculpture of Flora, Italy, circa 1880
Located in Greding, DE
Plaster sculpture of flora after a classical original with windswept skirt and pinned up curly hair.
Category
1880s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Louis XVI Painted Wood Jardinière Stands
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The circular container carved with pearls and rinceaux and supported by an inswept strung-piaster quadripartite stand with a central finial and hung with swags raised on a conforming...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Neoclassic Noir De Mazy Black Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
With luxury and stateliness and a touch of marble Verde – green – overlays, this fireplace is an asset to your interior. This fireplace is made of Noir de Mazy...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Pair of 19th Century Italian pink marble pedestals
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pair of pedestals are crafted in a dark, vermillion veined marble and a lighter, coral pink veined marble. Each pedestal features a thin, surmounting sheet of white ma...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique Gilt Bronze Fireplace Surround Fender
Located in London, GB
This elegant gilt bronze (ormolu) fireplace fender was created in France in the late 19th century. The item will add splendour and beauty to a fireplace, making it the focal point of a room.
The fender features a pierced rail which is decorated with a central cartouche, flanked by stylized acanthus leaves. The ends of the fender are topped by full-length, semi-nude figures. These include a beautiful young woman and a bearded male, holding a blacksmith’s hammer. The latter can be identified as Hephaestus (or Vulcan), the classical god...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Superb Italian Stone Neoclassical Style Fireplace
Located in Rome, IT
A finely carved Italian limestone fireplace with female caryatid figures and shaped frieze with elegant acanthus leaves decoration.
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Limestone
Pair of Midcentury French Carved Lead Outdoor Medicis Planters
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a front or backyard with this elegant pair of neoclassical outdoor jardinière, crafted in France circa 1950 and made of heavy lead, each p...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
Neoclassical French Carrara Marble White Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This beautiful antique surround fireplace is made from luxurious Carrara marble. Richly inlaid with ornate details and a centerpiece where the characteristic “scallop” makes its entrance.
Thanks to a wide, double profiled top, the contours of this fireplace are emphasized.
The massive consoles...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
19th Century Neoclassical English Mantelpiece with Carved Eagle to Center
Located in London, GB
A Neoclassical English pine fireplace. The frieze with well carved eagle centrepiece, juxtaposed by stop flutes and panels. Vitruvian scrolls running beneath. The jambs with tapered ...
Category
19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine
Neoclassical Late Georgian Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A fine brass and cast iron fire grate, in the George III style. The high shaped back with a central cartouche depicts a double headed eagle and shield, held by a man and a woman. The...
Category
Early 1800s English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Set of Eight Michael Taylor Montecito Garden Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of eight Montecito cast aluminum patio and garden dining armchairs designed by Michael Taylor. The set consists of all armchairs (Model #MTD-1078) with a matte finish having...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Michael Taylor Montecito Stone Top Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing bespoke Michael Taylor garden aluminum dining table featuring a custom sized cast stone rectangular top. The molded stone top is 1.5 inches thick and 7.5 feet long supported ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Aluminum
Fabulous French Neoclassical Marble Sculpture of Bathing Venus 1880'
Located in Rome, IT
Late 19th century French finely carved white Carrara marble figure of Bathing Venus . The marble base is not included in the price.
AFTER CHRISTOPHE-GABRIEL ALLEGRAIN...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
English Wedgwood Jasperware Bowl Neoclassical
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white matte stoneware bowl, in the Neoclassical design style, circa mid- to late 20th century, E...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Style Iron Molla Diana the Huntress Chairs, Pair
By Molla
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an early 20th century pair of neoclassical style iron chairs by the Molla Foundry, which was produced in England and New York. They have the original slats, and are in garden...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Late 19th Fireplace Mantel Solid Oak
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Neoclassical Fireplace,
Ca.1890-1900
Solid oak
Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Mantel made with solid oak wood with frame with mirror. The fireplace and frame with mirror are two se...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak, Wood
Mario Papperzini for Salterini Arm Chairs
Located in Cumberland, RI
Mario Papperzini for Salterini Arm Chairs
A Set of 5 Aluminum arm chairs
Classic circle back design with
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Woodard Chantilly Rose Wrought Iron Dining Table
Located in Stamford, CT
This is the classic vintage Woodard Chantilly Rose wrought iron round dining table with a new custom cut quarter inch thick round g...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
20th Century Classicist Style Marble Ornamental Pillar/Column
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique marble ornamental pillar in Classicist style.
Bordeau red marble with grey white\flecking square plinth with balustrade-formed column base with carved Acanthius capping. The ...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Neoclassical 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienc...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical 'Fasces' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback with fasces. Fasces are a bundle of rods tied around an axe, which was a symbol carried by lictors in ancient Rome to signify th...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no extra cost....
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Allegory of Love' Fireback, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the pillars of freedom and a decoration depicting an allegory of love.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewte...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireback is ma...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage English Country Iron Black Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style black iron garden armillary sundial sphere
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 11"W x 6.75"D x 12"H
Good vintage condition. P...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireback is ma...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Small Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
Small 18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The f...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage English Country Iron Black Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style black iron garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 9.5"W x 6.75"D x 10.75"H
Very goo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical building and garden elements made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include Brown Jordan, Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co., and Michael Taylor. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $89 and tops out at $402,592 while the average work can sell for $2,800.
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