Neoclassical Urns
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.
Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.
201
3
to
20
165
28
204
203
203
259
204
169
132
72
53
51
36
35
30
30
25
22
17
16
12
3
2
15
126
60
3
24
8
10
2
5
3
1
Height
to
Width
to
122
81
69
49
42
167
76
48
20
20
4
4
2
1
1
Style: Neoclassical
Pair of Sevres Hand Painted Turquoise Porcelain Lidded Urns
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Sevres hand painted porcelain turquoise lidded urns. Both of them are depicting in the front a sea shore fishermen scenes. In one, a group of fishermen are preparing a sailboat and in the other one, they are pulling the net. The back are adorned with some gilt fishing tools and baskets with foliages. Both scenes are golden framed with scrolls of acanthus and flowers beside them. Gilt white concave long oval shaped rings alternated with gilt foliages and shamrocks decorate the necks of the urns. The same pattern are repeated in the lids, but no white color in the center. The bell shaped lids ended with pinecones finials. A mix of scrolls and Greek keys serve as handles. The round bases are also decorated with gilt foliages. The Sevres hallmark appears in the lids and below the bases. One of the urn’s painting...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Porcelain
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 Urns
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Neoclassical Royal Tettau German Porcelain White & Gold Urns c. 1930-50
By Royal Tettau
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely pair of vintage German porcelain white and gold urns or vases from the Royal Tettau Manufactory, circa 1930-1950. Maker's mark on reverse. These gorgeous vases have a stylis...
Category
20th Century German Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Silver Urn Vase Milan by Emanuele Caber
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very decorative neoclassical silver urn stamped by the Italian silversmith Emanuele Caber, dating from around 1825. It has the Milan warranty stamp, and stamp of the silver finenes...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Silver
Antique French Neoclassical Rouge Marble Bronze Ormolu Vase Urn Cassolette 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
An eye catching late 19th century antique French rouge marble floor or mantel vase. Features a traditional urn shape with bronze mouth accented by ornate lion head mounted handles. L...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian Neoclassical Style Faux Green and Black Marble Vase Urn, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
Large scale faux marble vase form urn. This impressive piece is over 2 feet tall, (28 inches). It will make quite and impact on an entry or center table. Made of a sturdy composite i...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Composition
Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Marble, & Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Patinated Bronze, Ormolu, and Rouge Griotte marble urns. Each impressive urn is raised by an octagonal Ro...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair Of Large Bronze Covered Vases In The Taste Of Clodion
By Henry Dasson
Located in BARSAC, FR
Exceptional pair of large covered vases in gilded bronze and brown patina presenting a rich bas relief decoration of neoclassical inspiration appearing in friezes of bacchanals of pu...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century French Gold Plated Brass and Painted Porcelain Urn with Foliage
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a console, commode, or table with this elegant and colorful decorative urn. Crafted in France circa 1960 and built of gold platted brass and porcelain, the tall vase feature...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Grand Tour Style Faux Porphyry Marble Urn
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Grand Tour style Neoclassical Urn. The urn made of a Faux porphyry marble with carved surface and an open top for floral arrangements.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Marble
2 Continental Neoclassical Figured Bronze Urns Marble Plinth After A. Moreau 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Neoclassical style patinated verdigris bronze covered urns on stands. Beautifully designed with figures, floral swags, and lions heads around the base. Marked A. Moreau. Each...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Rare 19th Century Neoclassical Cast Iron Urn
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Rare 19th-century neoclassical cast iron urn / vase with a mythological motif. Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1850.
Category
Mid-19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Wrought Iron Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Neoclassical Wrought Iron Jardiniere or Urn with a pedestal base; their sturdy construction gives them substantial weight so you can count on them to stand strong. An egg ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Lidded Cast Limestone Greek Key Urns from Southern Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-cast by truly skilled Southern Italian artisans, this pair of lidded limestone urns are in the Neoclassical style. Each urn is a testament to the artistry of hand casting, esche...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Stone, Cast Stone, Cement, Limestone
Maitland Smith Heavy Bronze Neoclassical Cherub Sunflower Urn Compote Box 12"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare vintage Maitland Smith bronze lidded and footed urn / compote featuring a low round form on paw feet, decorated with a Greek / Grecian design of cherubs in high relief, with a l...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Lidded Cast Limestone Greek Key Urns from Southern Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-cast by truly skilled Southern Italian artisans, this pair of lidded limestone urns are in the Neoclassical style. Each urn is a testament to the artistry of hand casting, esche...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Stone, Cast Stone, Cement, Limestone
Antique Sevres Figural Neoclassical Bisque Urn with Bronze Satyr Mounts C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Sevres Figural Neoclassical Cherubi of the Arts Bisque Urn with Bronze Satyr Mounts C1890
Measures- 19.5''H x 8.5''W x 7''D
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Bronze
Victoriaware campana Vase in White with Gilt Decoration. Wedgwood C1880.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A campana vase in white & gilt Victoriaware. Victoriaware was a mixture of parian and creamware, used to create these extraordinary vases featuring Sevres-style decoration on classic...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Other
Set of Four Bronze "Warwick" Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four patinated bronze "Warwick" urns. Each with double handle.
Largest: 11"h x 15" w x 10.5"d
Medium: 6.75"h x 11"w x 7 5"d
Small: 5.25" h x 8.25"w x 6"d
Smallest: 4.75"...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Bronze
George III Neo Classical Wine/Water Jug by Smith & Sharp, London, 1775.
Located in London, GB
A very fine & unusual George III Neo Classical Wine/Water Jug made in London in 1775 by Daniel Smith & Robert Sharp.
The Jug stands on an applied foot which is decorated with bold b...
Category
18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Silver
Pair Of Antique Neoclassical Style Bronze Urns Mounted On Slate Plinth Bases
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Late 19th century bronze & slate Neoclassical style urns. Relief decorated with classical Greco-Roman figures and foliage, flanked by swan handles, with liners. The urns sur...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Slate, Bronze
Pair of Exceptional Carrara White Marble Vases Grand Tour
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional pair of vases in the shape of a cantharus.
From a foot with overlapping moldings like strips, woven ribbons and acanthus leaves, a smooth stem rises, tapering towards t...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Carrara Marble
Tall Carved Alabaster Marble and Bronze Urn Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautifully carved Italian alabaster marble handled urn table lamp, early 20th century. Classic urn form features decorative bronze fittings, sculptural curved side handles, and a fluted column plinth...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Marble, Alabaster, Bronze
Mahogany Neoclassical Urn Architectural Finial, 2
Located in New York, NY
Pair of carved Mahogany Neoclassical style architectural urn finials mounted on wood bases. Overall: 11.25" H x 5" sq. Keywords: Decorative, Flame,
Garniture
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century French Neo-Classic Spelter, Gilt, Bronze Cherub and Rams Head Ewer
Located in Louisville, KY
This ewer is a stunning decorator item! The attention to detail from this era is nothing short of exquisite. From the beautiful cherub that adorns the handle to the rams heads, every...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Wedgwood Jasperware Campagne Urn
By Wedgwood
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Wedgwood Jasperware twin handled campagne urn and cover, in the Neoclassical style, decorated with a frieze of Greek figures, with palmette borders in white on a blue ba...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Pair, Cabinet of Curiosity Neoclassical Style Blanc De Chine Porcelain Urns
By Capodimonte
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, 20th century.
A pair of petite blanc de chine porcelain urns with floral stem motif extending from each. Marked to underside with the Capodimonte blue mark.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century French Carved Marble and Gilt Bronze Covered Cassolettes
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mantel or a console with this elegant pair of antique Louis XVI cassolettes. Crafted in France, circa 1870, each urn made of marble stand on a square bronze base with cut ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A Tessellated Marble Tazza Urn Dish By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A Tessellated marble Tazza urn in Italian Emporador Marble. The undulating edge on the dish with brass banded soccle support.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Marble
Garrard English Neoclassical Sterling Silver Covered Urn, 1923
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver trophy cup. Made by Garrard & Co. Ltd in London in 1923. Girdled urn with leaf-capped double-scroll flying side handles and knopped support; stepped and dome...
Category
1920s English Vintage Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Pair of Italian Bronze Grand Tour Urns
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Pair of Italian Bronze Grand Tour Urns. Gorgeous design, see photos.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Classical Urn
Located in Greenwich, CT
A carved and painted 19th century classical urn with lobed body on footed base topped by turned cap and finial and featuring a superb patina. Now on new wooden plinth with paneled si...
Category
1840s English Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Wood
Comyns English Neoclassical Sterling Silver Trophy Cup Urn, 1922
Located in New York, NY
George V sterling silver trophy cup. Made by Charles & Richard Comyns in London in 1922. Urn with ovoid bottom on raised and stepped foot; leaf-capped high-looping double-scroll side...
Category
1920s English Vintage Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Large Bronze Mounted Marble Garniture Urns
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely crafted large white and brown marble urns with patinated bronze mounts. The lids with artichoke finials, palmettes and acanthus leaves, attached to the necks decorated with le...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Classical Manner White Painted Cast Stone Urns, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Classical Manner White Painted Cast Stone Urns, a pair, 20th century, with gadrooned sides and flaring lip above a socle on square base.
Dimensions: 13" H x 15" diameter
Dealer: S1...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair Early 19th Century Blue John Cassolettes with Ormolu Mounts
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair early 19th Century Blue John cassolettes with ormolu mounts each with an ovoid body applied with decorative mounts and scrolling foliate handles, beneath a removable cover toppe...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Ormolu
English 19th Century Apothecary Jar with Lid
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English 19th Century apothecary or herbalist jar of white ceramic in the shape of a classical urn. Jars were used by apothecaries in pharmacies and dispensaries in hospitals and m...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Pair French Stone Neoclassical Urns, 20th century
Located in South Salem, NY
Elegant and timeless, this pair of early 20th-century Neoclassical French stone urns embodies exquisite craftsmanship. Carved with care, each urn sho...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Marble
Pair of Dutch Neoclassical Silver Potpourri Urns
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A pair of Dutch Neoclassical silver potpourri urns, the Hague, late 18th century
Sourced by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Hallmarked sterling silver
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Silver
Oscar Bach Style Neoclassical Footed Bronze Censer
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical style bronze censer featuring lion heads and paw feet
In the manner of Oscar Bach
USA, Mid-20th Century
Measures: 5.5"W x 5.5"D x 12.25"H.
Very go...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Marble Urns
Located in Milford, NH
A fine pair of Italian Neoclassical style marble urns, with bronze mounts including bronze heads of Satyr or Faun the sides of each urn, bronze bud finials, and a bronze acanthus de...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Wedgwood Dark Blue Jasperware Tobacco Jar
By Wedgwood
Located in Stamford, CT
Wedgwood dark blue Jasperware tobacco jar. Overall white neoclassical motif. Light overall age related wear. No chips or repairs.
Stamped Wedgwo...
Category
1970s English Vintage Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Ceramic
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. ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze Ewers, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of patinated bronze ewer form sculptures cast with Neoclassical manner decoration of foliate accents, bows, busts of putti below handles, and masques to front, mounted upon blac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Italian Neoclassical Relief Carved Gilt Wood Decorative Urns
Located in Forney, TX
A stunning pair of antique Italian Neo-classical faux marble wooden urns.
Born in Italy around the 18th/early 19th century, sculptural lidded urn architectural element form, hand ca...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Enamel
19th Century Italian Gran Tour Bronze Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nicely cast with swan handles. Base is 4" x 4".
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns
Country: France
Materials: Cast Iron
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Style: French Neoclassical
Year: 1920s
$2,895 ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Mercury Glass Urn Vase with Cover
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical Style mercury glass urn vase and lid.
Dimensions: 18.5" H x 9.25" Diameter.
Dealer: S138XX.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Mercury Glass
Italian White Ceramic Urns Neoclassical Style, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian white ceramic urns vases, Neoclassical style, circa late-20th century, Italy. Great as standalone pieces or as vases with flowers,...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Crystal, 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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Onyx
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Plaster
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...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Limestone, Marble
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...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Stoneware, Pottery
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...
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Marble, Silver, Sterling Silver
Neoclassical urns for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical urns 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 urns created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical urns 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 urns, popular names associated with this style include Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Wedgwood, Adams & Westlake Co., and Ferdinand Barbedienne. 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 urns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $206 and tops out at $282,191 while the average work can sell for $4,500.
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Black Ceramic Urn
Pair Sevres Urn
Pair Sevres Urns
Polychrome Urn
Used Furniture Twin Cities
Black Urns Pair Neoclassical
Orange Urn
Marble Tazza
Black Glazed Urn
Large Porcelain 19th Century Urn
Belle Epoque Urn
Belle Epoque Urns
Greek Key Urn
Antique Pairs Of Urns Marble
Pair Of Sevres Urns
Pair Monumental Urns
Sevres Style Urn
Bird And Flower Urn