Wedgwood Encaustic Ewer
By Wedgwood
Located in Sarasota, FL
Wedgwood basalt encaustic ewer with ancient Greek inspired decoration on both sides. The shape is
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Basalt Ewers
Pair Modern Wedgwood Black Jasper Ware Ewers, Sacred to Bacchus and Neptune
$9,500
H 16 in W 6 in D 9 in
Pair Modern Wedgwood Black Jasper Ware Ewers, Sacred to Bacchus and Neptune
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
century Jasper versions, this set has also been reproduced by Wedgwood in Black Basalt and Majolica
Category
Vintage 1980s English Neoclassical Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
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19th Century Basalt Ewer with Figural Man as Lamp, Attributed to Wedgwood
Unavailable
H 22.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
19th Century Basalt Ewer with Figural Man as Lamp, Attributed to Wedgwood
By Wedgwood
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century basalt ewer with figural man as lamp, attributed to Wedgwood Wonderful detail New
Category
Antique 19th Century Table Lamps
Materials
Stone
Pair of Flaxman Ewers in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1830.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
One of the iconic early wedgwood pieces, the pair of ewers Sacred to Neptune & Sacred to Bacchus
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by Wedgwood, this exquisite pair of 19th-century gilt bronze and black basalt Neoclassical
Category
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers
By Wedgewood
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of antique Wedgwood black basalt wine and water ewers named: "Sacred to Bacchus" and Sacred
Category
Antique 1840s British Neoclassical Vases
Pair Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers England circa 1840
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
antique Wedgwood black basalt wine and water ewers named: "Sacred to Bacchus" and "Sacred to Neptune
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers Emblematic of Water and Earth
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H 15.5 in W 7.5 in D 6 in
Pair of Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers Emblematic of Water and Earth
By Wedgwood, John Flaxman
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous pair of antique neoclassical period early Wedgwood black basalt water and wine ewers
Category
Antique 1840s British Neoclassical Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Wedgwood Black Basalt Wine and Water Ewers
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
The wine ewer modeled with a figure of Bacchus seated atop the shoulder holding the horns of a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Bowl
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
Wedgwood black basalt wine and water ewers.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Wedgwood Basalt " Sacred to Bacchus" Ewer
By John Flaxman
Located in Sarasota, FL
Wedgwood basalt ewer "Sacred to Bacchus" by John Flaxman, circ 1860's. Well known and popular form
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Porcelain
Wedgwood Black Basalt Water and Wine Ewers
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Black Basalt Sacred to Bacchus and Neptune Ewers Wedgwood Dated 1870 These extraordinary
Category
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of 19th Century Wedgwood Black Basalt Ewers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 19th century Wedgwood black basalt ewers.
Category
Antique 19th Century Porcelain
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By Kiwano Concept
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Unique and Stunning Pet bowl made of travertine stone. Expertly crafted and finished by hand, our travertine bowls are a study in sculptural simplicity. Natural variations in the sto...
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2010s Dutch Modern Decorative Bowls
Materials
Travertine
English Adam Style Wedgwood Bronze Dore Chandelier
By Wedgwood
Located in Queens, NY
English Adam-Style (19th Century) bronze dore and wedgwood 4 arm chandelier with 4 hanging Wedgwood urns. (Originally gas, now fitted for electric) (HALLMARKS)
Category
Antique 19th Century English Adam Style Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
Qing Dynasty Antique Chinese Red Coral Specimen
Located in London, GB
This red coral specimen, with flowing lines and organic form, is a beautiful example of how the work of nature can be, and has been, celebrated as art. The coral has been mounted on ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Coral
Edwardian Mother-of-Pearl Handled Silver Butter Knives, Set of Six
$1,068 / set
H 0.32 in W 0.63 in D 7.29 in
Edwardian Mother-of-Pearl Handled Silver Butter Knives, Set of Six
By Alexander Clark & Co.
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Set of six butter knives in original box with label Alexander Clark London. Made for Goldsmith and Silversmith. Hallmarks Alexander Clark and Co. Handles in mother-of-pearl. Blades e...
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Sterling Silver
Materials
Silver
Set of 8 Large Reclaimed Cast Iron Garden Campana Urns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive set of 8 large and substantial reclaimed cast iron garden campana urns sourced from the gardens of a Grade II listed estate in Hampshire. Dating from the Victorian pe...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Urns
Materials
Metal, Iron
Daum Nancy Vase
By Daum
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Cameo glass vase, monumental landscape, signed Daum Nancy with the Croix de Lorraine.
Category
Early 20th Century French Vases
Model of the Schooner Yacht "America"
Located in Norwell, MA
Fine, scale model of the schooner yacht “America”, the first winner of the America’s Cup. Copper sheathed below the waterline. Mahogany deck, linen sails. Mounted into a brass displa...
Category
20th Century Models and Miniatures
Italian Venetian Grotto Carved Seashell Rocker
By Pauly & Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian Grotto (19th cent.) silver gilt rocker with carved seashell seat & back and seahorse sides (att: Pauly et Cie, Venice)
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Rocking Chairs
Materials
Silver Leaf
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Turquoise Sèvres Porcelain 'Jeweled' Clock Set
$22,500 / set
H 16 in W 11 in D 7 in
Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Turquoise Sèvres Porcelain 'Jeweled' Clock Set
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Long Island City, NY
Late 19th century gilt bronze and turquoise Sèvres porcelain 'Jeweled' three-piece clock set The clock surmounted by a covered urn, the clock case flanked by lion masks, en suite ...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Mantel Clocks
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Tole Corona
Located in New Orleans, LA
19th century Italian tole corona-original patina.
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Architectural Elements
Materials
Tin
19th Century Coromandel Vanity Box with Silver Gilt Fitted Interior by Asprey
$11,862
H 14.18 in W 10.63 in D 8.27 in
19th Century Coromandel Vanity Box with Silver Gilt Fitted Interior by Asprey
By Asprey International Limited
Located in London, GB
A Victorian Coromandel and Brass bound Dressing Case By Asprey The hinged cover with an inset brass monogram, the base with a jewellery drawer and two fitted internal trays, contai...
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Brass, Silver, Vermeil
Custom Faux-Tortoise Pagoda Shaped Tole Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Custom faux-tortoise pagoda shaped tole fixture. Please note that this item is customizable to your specifications with a lead time of 8-10 weeks..
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Metal
Daum Nancy Miniature Cameo Etched Glass Vase Signed, with Cross of Lorraine
$2,500
H 1.5 in Dm 1.75 in
Daum Nancy Miniature Cameo Etched Glass Vase Signed, with Cross of Lorraine
By Daum
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Just a lovely sample of acid french work by Daum Nancy and with Cross of Lorraine. on the side.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Vases
Materials
Glass
Set of Six George II Needlework Chairs
Located in Greenwich, CT
A fine and unusual set of six George II mahogany needlepoint covered chairs circa 1760 having upholstered seats and backs, the tapered front legs with applied very fine leaf carving,...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Large 19th c. French Bronze Doré and Crystal 19-Light Torchieres/candelabrum
$60,000Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 78 in W 32 in D 32 in
Large 19th c. French Bronze Doré and Crystal 19-Light Torchieres/candelabrum
Located in Houston, TX
These Palace size French 19-light torchieres are electrified and have new wiring; this exceptional pair is a rare find with the original gilding in beautiful condition. They are pho...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Antique Mahogany Bracket Clock by Charles Blanchard of London
$14,305
H 19 in W 10 in D 7 in
18th Century Antique Mahogany Bracket Clock by Charles Blanchard of London
Located in Devon, GB
A fine antique George II period mellowed mahogany striking bracket clock, the arched brass dial and verge movement both signed Charles Blanchard, London. The clock is standing on blo...
Category
Antique 18th Century English George II Mantel Clocks
Materials
Brass
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A Close Look at Neoclassical Furniture
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.
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