Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
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
Unusual Pair of 19th Century Paris Vases
By Old Paris
Located in London, GB
A sophisticated pair of Paris porcelain: Campana vases on bases. The body is hand-painted with elaborate flower panels and the rims of the vases are adorned with retrousseed leaves. ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Glass, and Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most unique pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and glass urns. Each urn is raised by a square base with a fine mottled wrap around ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Vintage Glazed Neoclassical Planters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful patina on these vintage planters/urns. Can be for interior or exterior. Believed to be glazed terracotta, but could be porcelain. Base is 16" x16". No breaks of cracks.
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20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain, Terracotta
Large Gilt Bronze, Ruby Red and Clear Cut Glass Vase
Located in London, GB
Large gilt bronze, ruby red and clear cut glass vase
French, 20th century
Height 80cm, diameter 36cm
The brightly coloured ruby red glass f...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Very Large Malachite and Ormolu Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of very large malachite and ormolu vases
French, 20th Century
Height 140cm, diameter 91cm
Of impressive size and quality, the vases are ma...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
18th Century Pair of Large Italian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Vases
Located in IT
18th century Pair of Large Italian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Vases
The pair of neoclassical vases was made in Italy in the end of 18th ce...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Polished Iron Campana Form Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mantel or buffet with this elegant pair of classical Roman antique urns. Crafted in France circa 1870, each vase stands on an integral platform square base, over a gadroon...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
Weinranck & Schmidt Hanau German Empire 1889 Neoclassical Sterling Jardinière
Located in Miami, FL
German Neoclassic jardinière in silver by Weinranck & Schmidt-Hanau.
An impressive, oversized and highly decorated piece, made in Hanau Germany by the silversmiths and silver maker's Weinranck & Schmidt during the Imperial period, circa 1889. This large center piece was decorated, with neo-classic patterns in the manner of the Louis XVI style and was totally crafted in repousse of solid .800/.999 silver.
Weight: Has a total of 2,305 Grams, (74 Troy Ounces).
Measures: 467 mm by 258 mm by 312 mm (18.4 x 10.15 x 12.3 Inches) (25.8 x 10.15 x 12.3 Cm).
Hallmarks: Stamped with the German guaranty marks of the Halbmond und Reichskrone...
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1880s German Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of Bronze and Gilt Classical Vases by Barbedienne, 19th Century
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine pair of 19th-century Bronze and Gilt Classical Vases By Ferdinand Barbedienne 1810-1892.
Each is unique with male nude figures in classical Greek poses playing music and ad...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal urn. The urn is raised by a square base with elega...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Style Italian Plaster Urns with Flame Finials
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Italian neoclassical style urns in relief that can either stand on their own or hang from the wall as decorative elements. Quite handsome, with acanthus leaf decoration and f...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Plaster
Pair of 19th Century French Carved Green Marble and Bronze Dore Cassolettes
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France, circa 1890, these antique urns are carved of marble and stand on square bases ending with bronze rounded feet. Each vessel with bronze ring motif around, is dresse...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large Pair of 19th Century Bronze Neoclassical Urns
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A striking pair of 19th century patinated bronze Capana shaped neoclassical bronze urns mounted on sienna marble plinths. Each with putti playing amongst grape vines, twin scrolling ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
Large French Ormolu and Cut Glass Vase
Located in London, GB
Large French ormolu and cut glass vase
French, 20th Century
Height 80cm, diameter 36cm
This extraordinary glass and ormolu (gilt bronze) vase was crafted in 20th century France....
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20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ormolu
Neoclassical Style Onyx Goblet Style Vase, Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A classic style solid onyx vessel. Hand-turned and polished to a gloss finish in a vintage shade of moss green.
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Onyx
Huge Minton Majolica Vase
By Minton
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1870, by Minton, England. A gorgeous example of English porcelain, this monumental vase is a Victorian Aesthetic movement tour de force. Majolica by Minton is known for its del...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Russian Ormolu Mounted Amethyst Glass Campana Vases
Located in Middleburg, VA
Pair of 19th Century Russian Ormolu Mounted Amethyst Glass Campana Vases. Each has an everted lip about a cut glass body. Bacchic mask twin handles on a faceted waist socle with mill...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Cut Glass
Pair of French 19th Century Greek Revival Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Vases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French 19th century Greek Revival neoclassical Patinated Bronze Vases.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Pair of English Cast Iron Neoclassical Demilune Jardiniere Planters
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Patinated pair of English cast iron jardinaire garden planters featuring a rare demi-lune form. The planters are decorated with floral motif swag on each side centered by a Greco-Rom...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Oxblood Red Glass and Ormolu Lidded Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century Neo-Classical st. oxblood red glass and ormolu lidded urn. The urn is raised by a circular base with handsome ormolu paw feet amidst scrolled and flute...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ormolu
Crystal Vase Lalique Signed Lalique Vase, France, 1960
By Lalique
Located in Bastogne, BE
Lalique Osmonde fern leaf frosted vase with legs.
The vase has four feet on the base and is decorated with cut fern leaf designs. It is a high quality clear and frosted crystal....
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20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Wedgwood Jasperware Urn Vase Neoclassical Design, Small
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, English Wedgwood Jasperware urn vase in the neoclassical design style, circa 20th century, England. Piece is a matte stonew...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware, Pottery
Classical Style Painted Wastebasket or Planter, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rustic and classical at the same time, painted iron waste basket or trash can or planter with wonderful patina, X-design. Waste basket, planter.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Grey Marble Neoclassical Campana Form Garden Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large grey marble Neoclassical Campana form garden vases
Continental, late 19th century
Measures: Height 46cm, diameter 44cm
These fantastic pieces are a pair of large n...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1800
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine, large vase in black basalt, decorated with an encaustic painted figure of a youth, taken from The Hamilton vase in the British Museum.
The shape is taken from the Greek Hydria...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Vintage Regency Style Planters
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pairs of vintage classic Regency style cast iron garden planters with ring handles in wonderful lead grey color. Elegant tapered sides and ball fee...
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20th Century Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
Ravinet & Co Paris 1912 Louis XVI Neoclassical Urn Vase Bacchus in .950 Silver
By Louis Ravinet and Cie, Paris
Located in Miami, FL
An impressive large mythological vase with Bacchus heads.
Beautiful antique decorative urn vase, created in Paris France by Ravinet & Cie in...
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1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble, Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of Cast Iron Warwick Vases
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very finely cast pair of cast iron models of the renowned Warwick Vase circa 1870. While the original Warwick Vase is a colossal 6ft high, these replicas are scale at just 40cm tal...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
Bronzed Metal Urn Burl Column Neoclassical Style, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A bronzed metal urn attached to a black wood column plinth base with a brown laminated veneered burl, in the Neoclassical design style, circa 1970s. ...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Pair of Porcelain, Cloisonné, Marble and Bronze Vases, France, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of porcelain, cloisonné, marble and bronze vases. France, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble, Enamel
Italian Reticulated Neoclassical Porcelain Lion Paw Footed Basket Cachepot
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous white Regency style reticulated porcelain lion paw footed basket compote, vase, planter, or cachepot
Italy, Mid-20th Century.
Measures: ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Rams Head Tazza Style Coade Stone Urn
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A small English rams head urn in ‘tazza’ style attributed to Coade (unmarked) circa 1790. Dating from the Georgian era, this urn has a neoclassical look, well modelled with a pair of...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
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Coade Stone
Italian Albarello Jar, hand painted Italian Jug, Majolica
Located in Bradenton, FL
An impressively formed antique hand painted Italian Faenza Majolica ceramic vessel. Made in the early 1900s. The jug is decorated with colorful floral ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Majolica
19th Century French Bronze-Mounted Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful marble color with the finest dore bronze casting. Bacchus head motif. Lids are attached.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Bronze-Mounted Marble Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The finest of bronze castings. Lids are attached. The base is 6" x 6".
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Vintage Italian Tole Pineapples
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of midcentury Italian tole pineapple garnitures or objects of art featuring stylized finials over pineapples with leaves on classical bases with a touch of whimsy.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Ceramic Vase by Gualdo Tadino
Located in Milano, MI
Hand painted ceramic vase, made by Gualdo Tadino in the early 1900s
Ø 32 cm Ø 26 cm h 50 cm
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1910s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Italian Giltwood Handled Jardineres/Planters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hand carved and finely detailed giltwood planters with metal/tolle insert to catch water. The base is 8.5" x 8.5"
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large, Very Fine Carved Marble Garden Urns of Campana Form with Plinths
Located in London, GB
Pair of large, very fine carved marble garden urns of campana form with plinths
Continental, late 19th/early 20th century
Vases: height 100cm, diameter 69cm
Bases: height 62cm, wi...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Limestone, Marble
Round Porcelain Vase Portugal 1970 Pink Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This vase is in Porcelain., the colors are grey and brown. It has been done circa 1970, in Portugal by S.I.A witch is a famous editor.
It is signed.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Large Carved White Marble Campagna-Form Garden Urn
Located in London, GB
Large carved white marble campagna-form garden urn
Continental, 19th century
Measures: height 60cm, diameter 42cm
Crafted from white marble, this fine garden urn is carved in th...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
Rouge Marble Centerpiece Bowl and Cover with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in New York, NY
Our magnificent oval shaped centerpiece carved from variegated rouge marble in the neoclassical style has finely cast and gilt bronze mounts including acanthus and berry finial, ribb...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large Neoclassical Style Blackened Jardiniere Faun Sater Faces and Swan Torso's
Located in Haarlem, NL
This heavy blackened brass jardiniere vase or planter is very impressive in size and in depiction.
Look at these three handles in the shape of swan neck and the detailed ornamental m...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Tall Pair of Cast Polished Brass Neoclassical Urns
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A handsome pair of elongated neoclassical cast and polished brass urns. The straight slender handles with cast rosettes at the tops and rams head detail at the bottom. The urns with ...
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1970s Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Elegant Neoclassical Style Alabaster Marble Vase or Table Light
Located in Rome, IT
Neoclassical style Alabaster marble table light or vase. We can customize also without a lamp holder.
Timeless elegant piece for your interior to ...
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2010s European Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Cast Iron Campana Form Garden Urns on Stands
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of early 20th century English Campana form garden urns or planters raised on pedestal stands. The pair feature cast iron construction with ne...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
Portuguese Reticulated Gold Gilt Porcelain Lion Paw Footed Basket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous white & gold regency style reticulated porcelain lion paw footed basket compote
Portugal, Mid-20th century
Measures: 10.63" W x 10.63"...
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Mid-20th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Round Ceramic Vases or Decorative Balls 1970 Pink Color by Guy Bareff
By Guy Bareff
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
These vases is Ceramic., the color is between brown and Pink. It has been done circa 1970, in France. These has been given by the artist's wife to the precedent owner.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stoneware
Large Russian Neoclassical Malachite and Ormolu Urn or Vase, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A large Russian neoclassical malachite, Campana shaped urn or Vase, the ormolu twin handles modeled with acorns, on a circular spreading foot with square stepped plinth,
19th centu...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
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Malachite, Ormolu
Gilt Bronze and Marble Garniture, Clock Signed Raingo Fres, France, 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze and marble three piece clock garniture. Clock signed Raingo Fres. France, 19th century.
Clock works.
Clock dimensions: 71 cm height, 46 cm ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Saxe Porcelain Jardinière. Germany, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Saxe porcelain jardinière. Germany, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Bronze & Slate Neoclassical Style Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Late 19th Century bronze & slate Neoclassical style urns. Relief decorated with classical Greco-Roman figures and foliage, flanked by swan handles, wi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Slate, Bronze
19th C Cranberry Glass Pitcher and Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c cranberry glass pitcher and basket.
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Monumental Antique Bohemian Gilt Glass Vase
Located in New York, US
Our very large (33 1/2 inch tall) and elegant gilt-decorated glass vase on stand dates from the third quarter of the 19th century. Attributed by ...
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Mid-19th Century Czech Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Urn Vases, circa 1820s
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassica gilded bronze urns from Italy. A pair of amphora shaped vases in mercury gilded and polished bronze. Very small cen...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Limoges Hand-Painted Covered Tureen with Platter
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Limoges hand-painted covered tureen with platter is a stunning example of the exquisite porcelains that were produced during th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
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Porcelain
Set of Three Large Sèvres Style Porcelain Vases with Gilt Bronze Pedestals
Located in London, GB
Set of three large Sèvres style porcelain vases with gilt bronze pedestals.
French, Early 20th Century
Large Vase: Height 162cm, width 63cm, depth 48cm.
Large Vases Pedestal: Heig...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu
Pair of Diminutive English Cast Iron Urn Jardinaires
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming pair of diminutive scale English cast iron urns or jardinaire planters. Made in the neoclassical taste with scrolled acanthus handles on each side. The pair have a thick coa...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Wedgwood, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Ferdinand Barbedienne, and Meissen Porcelain. 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 vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $90 and tops out at $805,222 while the average work can sell for $3,487.
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