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
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...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. White Carrara Marble Centerpiece Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble centerpiece bowl. The bowl is raised by a triangular base with concave sides, cut corners and ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Cast Iron Low and Wide Round French Classic Style Outdoor Garden Urn Planter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Iron Low and Wide 38" Round French Classical Style Outdoor Garden Urn Planter. Item features heavy cast iron construction, unique low and wide...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron English Style Round Lion Heads White Outdoor Garden Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Iron English Style 20" Round Lion Heads White Outdoor Garden Planter Pot. *Currently 4 available. Patina and finish will vary. Price is per...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Channets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely chased channets have been re-silvered within the last fifty years.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Iron
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Monumental Solid Brass Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Outstanding pair of antique solid brass andirons. Very imposing solid brass Neoclassical andirons which will make any fireplace standout.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
19th Century Polished Steel Serpentine Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A 19th century polished steel serpentine fire grate, the railed basket with shaped collared fire bars above a fluted fret flanked by square tapering uprights. Fluted fillet details t...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Pair of 19th Century Italian Giltwood Appliques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nicely carved. In great condition for their age. In the form of capitols.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Giltwood
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Iron Column Pedestal or Plinth
Located in Sheffield, MA
An antique cast iron column pedestal base with acanthus leaf decoration and fluted column. Use it to support an indoor or outdoor sculpture t...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a very nice maodel with a unusual shape. This is a Fr...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Revolution' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French 'Revolution' fireback indicating the year the revolution has started. In this case it is the tenth and also the last year of the revolution, 1799.
The firebac...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Set 10 Iron / Metal French Bistro Cafe Chairs.. Classic Design..
By Salterini
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 10 Iron / Metal French Bistro Cafe Chairs.. Classic Design..Wonderful patina..color,,finish,, Extremelly comfortable. Hand delivery avail...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter a...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
NYC Waldorf Astoria Hotel Marble Mantel Suite 13K Neoclassical Verde Antico
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Neoclassical style Verde Antico green and white marble mantel featuring three hand carved urn motifs in the top two corners and center. This antique mantel was bro...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Italian Corinthian Capitals Sitting on Monumental Columns2 Sets Availabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of two monumental 19th Century Italian Corinthian columns hand painted in white. The Corinthian style capitals are made of wood and chalk.
They will make a surely make a statem...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel
Monumental 19th c Gilt Copper Spire Roof Finial
Located in Hanover, MA
Extraordinary architectural roof finial spire over 9 feet high constructed of hand beaten copper then finished in gold leaf.
Looking for a statement piece? You've found it!
Weighs under 75 pounds. Stands steady on its own. In two pieces: the top ~40 inches can be removed from the rest, for ease of transport.
Unrestored.
Finish is worn and distressed but the original natural patina is gorgeous.
It may be possible to go over the gilding with something that will bring out its luster. We have only dusted it.
The largest sphere has a couple of noticeable dents which I'm sure could be pulled out however we love it just the way it is.
Found in the basement of an un-renovated 1850's brick townhouse atop Beacon Hill.
We speculate the copper is from Paul Revere's own works.
Unsigned apparently but some of the American companies who made finials, weathervanes, etc. were:
J.W. Fiske
Cushing & Sons,
Westervelt,
Mullins
Thomas W. Jones
Kenneth Lynch...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Large Patinated Bronze Venus De Medici
Located in London, GB
A fine late 19th century Neapolitan patinated bronze figure of the Venus de Medici after the antique. Likely cast by the Fonderia Sommer, Naples. The F...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Style Antique Sandstone Garden Urns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This spectacular pair of neoclassical style antique sandstone garden urns were sourced from an estate in the west of Scotland circa 1800. Both decorative stone urns are of a large an...
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Late 18th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sandstone
19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Pedestal
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Italian hand-carved Carrara marble Pedestal will make the ideal platform for you to display your prized sculpture, vase or objet d'art! Sculpted from luxurious Carrara m...
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1890s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Antique German Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century German neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Marble Top Pedestal Column
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French style pedestal column, this was made in France and dates from around the 1960s-1970s.
It is of great quality and is very useful as a plant stand or as a pe...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Tall Pair of Marble Pedestals
Located in Newport Beach, CA
An impressive pair of tall marble pedestals atop Carrara marble bases.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars surrounded by wine tendrils. The 'pillars of freedom' symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the Fr...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand are made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Antique Neo-Classical Variegated Marble Sculpture Display Pedestal, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique neo-classical carved variegated marble display sculpture pedestal offers Doric column-form with clipped corner display and octagonal and stepped base, circa 1900.
Measure...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique Carved Giltwood Architectural Winged Fragments with Serpent Tails, circa
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning and rare pair of antique architectural fragments with wings and serpents' tails
French or Italian, circa late 18th century...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Elegant Brass & Steel Serpentine Fire Grate by Longden
Located in London, GB
An elegant brass & steel serpentine fire grate by Longden. The railed basket supported by tapered uprights on arched plinthed feet. The ornate frieze consisting of engraved urns and ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel
19th Century Grain Painted Paneled Wood Door
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous grain painted door from the mid-19th century. Painted to resemble tiger oak with its quarter sawn beauty. Painted on both sides however one side on the bottom third of the door has worn off. Rest of the grain paint is fine with normal chips and scuffs but no flaking paint.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
True Pair of Continental 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Solid Mahogany Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and extremely decorative true pair of Continental 19th century Neo-Classical st. solid Mahogany and faux painted marble pedestal columns of telemons holding cushions. Each...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
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 fireb...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Wall Mirror or Mirror Insert with Neoclassical Design
Located in New York, NY
A wall mirror in the neoclassical design style, circa early-20th century. Mirror appears to have been a part of another piece (old glue on back) and removed. I'm showing mirror (with...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mirror
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical period fireback. The pillars symbolize freedom, one of the three values of the French Revolution. The date of production, 1840, is also cast in the f...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th -19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
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 fireb...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Cast Concrete Cement Figural Wall Hanging Bacchus Face Garden Sculpture Plaque
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Concrete Cement Figural wall hanging Bacchus Face Garden Sculpture Plaque. Item features a wall hanging garden element, cast concrete/cement con...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
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 firebac...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th - 20th Century French Neoclassical Style fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request it can be mad...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique 18th Century French 'Winter' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th century French fireback symbolizing the winter. The winter is pictured as an old man warming his hands.
The fireback has a brown patina and can be made black / pewter on reques...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Rotating Pedestal, Beech Wood, French Polished, Germany, Circa 1920
Located in Regensburg, DE
Neoclassical style round column or pedestal with rotating plateau from about 1920. Heavy solid beech body, stained in walnut color.
Vertical flutings in the column. Top and bottom p...
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1920s German Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Beech
Brass Andirons Firedogs Burnished Steel Acorn Finials French
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Brass Andirons Firedogs Burnished steel Acorn Finials French
A pair of iron and brass andirons with sectioned brass turnings and turned acorn finia...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel
"Scagliola" Cherry Red Column, Late 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Important column in stucco marble called "Scagliola" in imitation of red Griotte and black marble from Italy. This column of Neoclassical style with a Doric capital has a fluted shaf...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Scagliola
Hand Carved Oval Marble Sink
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A hand carved, oval shaped rimmed basin with drainage hole.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique Neoclassical Onyx Sculpture Display Pedestal 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique sculpture pedestal offers onyx construction with square display over Doric form column and square foot, 19th C
Measures - 35.75...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Onyx
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Italian Bronze Garden Statue or Fountain of Pan Playing Flute, Early 20th C
Located in St. Louis, MO
Antique Italian bronze & copper garden statue or sculpture of pan playing flute while standing on a conch shell on an oval plinth. From an estate with a wo...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Large Plaster Composite Order Capital on Wooden Pedestal, France, Early 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
Worked in the neoclassical style in France in the early 1900’s, this large plaster capital on wooden pedestal is of the Composite order. Composite orde...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paint
Pair of Gilt Solid Bronze Door Pull Handles
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of heavy solid bronze door pull handles. They are designed with small sphere adorned with flowers at the top followed by a cube embell...
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns with Handles
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century French cast iron garden urns with handles. These stunning French iron urns, planters or jardinieres have beautif...
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Neptune' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical Neptune fireback. God of water and the sea, as well as god of horses and horse-racing. As god of the sea, he is sometimes an enormous, blunt and prou...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century Neoclassical Style Brass Fender
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century heavy brass fender in the Neoclassical style with barley twist toprail and cast brass foliate panels with swag and acanthus leaf decoration, divided by simple baulistere...
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19th Century Irish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style andirons is made of bronze and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair of Cast Iron George Washington Figural Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cast iron George Washington Andirons:
Measures: 9" x 20" x 16"
Weighs: 30 LBS.
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century Iron Fire Place Screen
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
19th century iron fire place screen
Manufactured in France.
In original condition, with wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautif...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
English Serpentine Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A beautifully proportioned polished steel English serpentine fire grate. The openwork fret with dragon detail is set between Roman Doric column legs on plinth feet, surmounted by urn finials. Shaped arched fire...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Brass and Lacquered Metal Duck Heads Fireplace Tools on Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
These neoclassical style duck heads fireplace tools on stand are made of black lacquered metal and brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
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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