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
Petite Antique Garden Table with Elaborate Cast Stone Top
Located in Chicago, IL
Petite Antique Garden Table with Elaborate Cast Stone Top
Uncertain to year of production and origin. Appears to be French or Italian in origin and from the early part of 20th Centu...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Alpine Green Marble Pedestal, Late 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A neoclassical alpine green marble column, gilded bronze.
A late 19th century pedestal for the classic decor.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Brown Jordan Aluminum Garden Dining Table and Four Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Neoclassical style patio and garden suite consisting of a glass top dining table and four dining chairs. Known as the classic collection by Brown Jordan. Constructed from gracefully ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns Planters
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous pair of antique early 20th-Century French Neoclassical style cast iron mantel urns or planters. These urns are solid and heavy and retain their amazing original patina. Th...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Iron Neoclassical Planters
Located in Chicago, IL
These magnificent 20th-century American cast iron garden urns exude timeless elegance and charm with their neoclassical design. With ruffled edges and gadrooned bellies, these urns a...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Neoclassical Pedestals Columns Side Tables
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pair of large heavy plaster iconic columns or side tables multi-purpose. Each has two pieces with top portion of column coming off for ease of movement.
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster
Italian Impruneta Terracotta Pedestal
By Domenico Ricceri
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
The Ricceri family has been working with terracotta since the 18th century. The Antica Manifattura Ricceri d'Impruneta made hand-made bricks, terracotta tiles, and roof tiles, as wel...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Henri Studio Concrete Cement Small Round Classical Cherub Garden Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Henri studio concrete cement small 11" round classical cherub garden planter pot. Approx 45 lbs. Item features Late 20th Century. Measurements: 9" H x 11...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Italian Neoclassical Buff Terracotta Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This reclaimed Italian buff terracotta fireplace is a rare and unique find. Beautifully crafted in buff terracotta, it is a highly ornate fire surround with carved embellishments thr...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Pr 19th C. Cast Iron Entry Way Lions
By Fiske Or Mott
Located in New York, NY
Classic pair of 19th C. cast iron seated lions, in very good vintage estate condition. The lions are constructed of several pieces, typical of early production, both are free of lat...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Neoclassical Style Stripped Pine Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Large antique neoclassical style stripped pine fireplace ready for finishing in paint, stain or wax. Dating from the Victorian era, this wooden surround is influenced by neoclassical...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Pine
Antique Italian Classical Style White Marble Column Round Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Classical Style White Marble Round Column Pedestal Plant Stand. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 44" H x 10.25" Diameter.
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair Wrought Iron Salterini style Black Benches
By Salterini
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual pair of Salterini style wrought iron benches with low backs and arms. Newly painted black. Pierced sheet metal seats.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Sheet Metal
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
Decorative Antique Neoclassical Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This highly decorative antique fire mantel dates from the late 1800s and encompasses a mixture of styles from across the ages. The composition moul...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Composition
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel
French Neoclassical Style Velvet Upholstered Pedestal, last quarter 19th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
All surfaces covered completely in colored velvet the square column with a slightly larger top and bottom respectively, the top decorated with hanging tassels, the bottom a graduate...
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Italian Neoclassicalal Painted and Parcel-Gilt Urns on Pedestals
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Italian Neo-classic (19th Century) pilasters /pedesals having ablack painted urn with gold painted and parcel-gilt swag and trim mounted on faux white painted marble pedestal...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Robert Adam Neoclassical Cast Iron Stove Urn
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A painted neoclassical cast iron stove in the form of a classical urn after a design by Robert Adam attributed to Carron Iron Company circa 1780. Originatin...
Category
Late 18th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
A pair of white marble relief frieze panels, circa 1920
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A pair of white marble relief frieze panels, circa 1920, each with a flower and fruit garland above a panel decorated with male and female figures in a neoclassical manner.
h 96 x w...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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
18th - 19th Century 'Abduction of Persephone' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the abduction of Persephone by Hades. Demeter, the goddess of the crops and harvest and Z...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Early 20th century wrought iron with wire seat garden chair in old black paint
Located in Ferndale, MI
Early 20th century chair in fine old paint . Curvilinear square stock wrought iron frame with scrolled ends at top of the backrest holds square grid wire seat .
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
Cast Iron Low and Wide Round French Style Outdoor Garden Planter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast iron low and wide 34" round French style outdoor garden planter. Item features heavy cast iron construction, unique low and wide form, deco...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Georgian Limestone Urn From Wall Hall, Hertfordshire
Located in Essex, MA
Acquired direct from the heirs of JP Morgan Jr. Wall Hall originally known as Aldenham Abbey. The property was purchased by Morgan in 1910. This urn was brought back to America when ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Vintage Cast Iron Garden Finials, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of vintage cast iron garden obelisk finials
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 6.75"W x 6.75"D x 23"H
Very good vintage con...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Dalmation Granite Architectural Columns
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of Dalmation Black and White Speckle Granite Architectural Columns/ Plant Stands.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite
Pair of Neoclassical Painted Doors with Arabesque Designs, ca. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Neoclassical Painted Doors with Arabesque Designs, ca. 1800
Category
Early 1800s Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Monumental 19th Century Neoclassical Terracotta Urn Architectural Relief
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful large scale 19th century terracotta architectural decorative relief of a neoclassical style flaming two handled urn retaining the original red paint. The beautifully realiz...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
Hand Carved Wood Panels from a Monastery
By Black Forest
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of hand carved wood panels with intertwining designs covering the whole front and back with a framed look to each . Two well crafted piec...
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Italian Marble Nude Figure Statue On A Grey Marble Base
Located in Cypress, CA
Sensational life size Italian hand carved white marble figure of standing nude woman on grey marble base. 2nd half ot the 20th century
Meticulous attention has been given to every de...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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 Georgian Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large-scale neoclassical style antique fire mantel dating from the Georgian era circa 1800. Made in pine, this impressive fireplace is highly decorative, carved with floral swags and scrolling foliage to the frieze beneath an egg and dart trim with stylised Greek key dentals. Over 220 years old, this Georgian fire surround...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Pine
Late 19th C. Bronze Neo-Classic Planter w/Gadrooned Sides and Acanthus Corners
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th Century Neoclassical heavy patinated cast bronze planter of large scale having gadrooned bombe sides with acanthus leaf corners raised on block feet. Suitable for indoor as well...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 17"W x 12.25"D x 16.5"H
Very good vintage condition. Patina ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Italian Stone Garden Sculptures of Roman Mythological subject of Apollo
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological subject in Vicenza limestone of Apollo in Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Timeless decoration for your interior or garden.
Measurements: Sta...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Large Red Granite and Gilt Bronze Column in Neoclassical style
Located in Paris, FR
Large red granite and patinated bronze column in Neoclassical style, with Corinthian capital. It is set on a circular, terraced base above a square plinth. 20th century French work.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Antique Onyx and Brass Column
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and useful antique onyx and brass column. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1910 period.
It is of excellent quality, the ony...
Category
1910s British Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Onyx, Brass
1950s Vintage Solid Brass Fireplace Tools with Duck Heads, French Maison Jansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1950s Vintage fireplace tools in solid polished brass with duck heads, French, five-pieces, fire tool set features a polished brass metal frame and four tools with duck head handles....
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Italian White Glazed Urns, Neoclassical Style ca. 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Italian White Glazed Urns, Neoclassical Style ca. 1890
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Classical Style Green Marble Spiral Carved Round Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Classical Style Green Marble Spiral Carved Round Pedestal Plant Stand. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century.
Measurements: 39.5" H x 14.5" W x 14.5" D Top: 14.5" Diameter.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
19th Century Marble Plinth in the Form of a Classical Column
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century marble plinth in the form of a classical column. The solid cylindrical barrel in yellow and ochre coloured marble, rests on a stepped square base and is surmounted by a ...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Neoclassic Style Hanging Wood Pediments
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Neoclassical style carved-wood wall hanging wall pediments, with their original painted finish, from the mid 20th century. These vintage archit...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Antique French Neoclassical 'Minerva' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the goddess Minerva. Goddess of knowledge, intellect and ingenuity of the human spirit. She is often depicted with an owl, symbol ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Brass Fireplace Tool Set
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Federal fireplace set in polished brass with cabriole leg andirons, tool set, stand and log holder.
USA, circa 1950.
Includes the following 3 pieces:
*Andirons
*8 piece solid brass fireplace tool set...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
A Rare and Impressive Carved White Marble Neoclassical Bench
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A rare and impressive carved white marble neoclassical bench. Late 19th century Italian, Florentine.
Backrest with relief carving of Bacchus in triumphal procession, armrests of reclining satyrs with musical pipes, on acanthus leaf carved supports.
h 121 x w 221 x d 65 cm
The bench belongs to a rare set produced in Italy in the late 19th Century. Probably by a florence carving studio. Each seems to combine elements from the past dynamic shape of the “Bacchus Throne” marble chair now displayed in Louvre, Annibale Carracci’s “Triumph of Bacchus” from the ceiling fresco...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique Wrought Iron and Enamel Wall Lavabo from Vienna Streets, Austria 1800s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an antique wall lavabo of basin made in cast iron and enamel. It was used as a street fountain in the city of Vienna and date...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Cast Iron French Classical Style Urn Form Outdoor Garden Planter with Faces
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast iron French Classical style urn form 17" outdoor garden planter with faces. Item features heavy cast iron construction, double handles, drapes and faces to sides, shapely urn fo...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
1920s Reclaimed Italian Carrara Bianco and Nero Marble Checker Flooring Tile
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
1920s Reclaimed Italian Carrara Bianco and Nero Marble Checker Flooring Tile - 1076 Sqft.
Piece by piece reclaimed Italian classical Carrara marble checkered tile...
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of Neoclassical Style Steel Curule Garden Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of Italian polished steel patio and garden dining armchairs featuring neoclassical style curule legs. Hand-crafted from thick steel with an open design and dramatic pro...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
1940s Beige Cast Stone Large Round Neoclassical Style Lion Planters, Set of 4
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning circular lion planters you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Faux Bois and Faux Marble Painted Pedestals
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Italian Neo-classic style (19/20th Century) dark faux bois (wood) and faux marble painted low pedestals with a triangular shape base and top (PRICED AS PAIR)
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ash, Burl
Antique French Neoclassical 'Ceres' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the goddess Ceres. Goddess of agriculture (particularly grain) and the maternal love.
The fireback has a ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Brass and Iron Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of 18th century brass and wrought iron steeple top andirons with unusual flat penny foot, English or American circa 1760.
Category
1760s North American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Late 19th to Early 20th Century Fireplace Fan
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th-early 20th century fireplace fan, English or American. Superb quality heavy brass or bronze in neo-classical taste. Fully developed with rich casting front & back. Beautifu...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Pedestal or Decorative Stand
Located in Miami, FL
A fine 19th century Italian hand-carved Carrara marble pedestal sculpted from luxurious Carrara marble, the choice of sculptors for centuries, it features a tiered twist design, one ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Neoclassical Brass Cachepot Planter with Ram's Heads
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical style brass cachepot planter with ram's head handles.
circa late 20th century.
Measures: 14"W x 8.25"D x 8.5"H.
Excellent vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Antique Mahogany Fire Mantel with Guilloche Carving
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Detailed with simple guilloche carving across the frieze, this antique mahogany are mantel is a beautiful surround for any setting. It dates from the beginning of the 20th century and has a wide mantel...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mahogany
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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