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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.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
Pair of Neo Classical Style Iron, Ebonized Andirons with Urn Form Motif
Located in Lomita, CA
We love this pair of andirons for its stately air. The pair of Neoclassical style ebonized copper ball-top andirons are probably European, and from the early 20th Century. They are d...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Copper, Iron

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...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Michael Taylor Montecito Bronzed Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Michael Taylor Montecito bronzed lounge chair with matching ottoman. circa 1985. Gorgeous matching bronzed loveseat and ottoman designed by M...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Pair of Neoclassical Star and Dolphin Garden Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic pair of star and dolphin patio garden dining armchairs crafted from cast aluminum. Attributed to Kenneth Lynch and Sons in Oxford, CT. Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Regency Marbleized Fluted Column/Pedestal
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
C19th simulated marble pedestal of massive proportions, the circular moulded top above an exagerated fluted trumpet shaped body, raised on a stepped plinth. English. 1830. 37.5" dia...
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1830s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Paint

Vintage Neoclassical Style Green Wrought Iron Lyre Harp Garden Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Neoclassical Style Green Wrought Iron Lyre Harp Garden Chairs - Set of 4. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century. Measurements: 40" H x 22.5" W x 20" D x 17" Seat height x 26" Arm he...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Woodard Briarwood Daisy Wrought Iron Round Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
This is the classic vintage Woodard Briarwood Daisy wrought iron round coffee table with a new custom cut quarter inch thick glass top. The table is...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

An Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st Carrara marble bird bath/sink
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble bird bath/ sink.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

Early 1900s Rare Antique Free Standing Italian Marble Bathtub
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This one of a kind marble bathtub was hand-carved in Italy during the early 20th century. Throughout the years it was stored at an Italian family estate surviving two World Wars. What is quite unique about this ancient marble tub...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

Neoclassical Style White and Red Veined Marble Planter with Stepped Round Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Neoclassical style vintage white and red veined marble planter from Thailand, with out-scrolling lip and circular stepped base. This elegant Neoclassical style vintage planter, hai...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Michael Taylor "Montecito" Outdoor Garden Chaise Lounge set of Two Bronze Patina
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Michael Taylor "Montecito" outdoor garden chaise lounge, set of two adjustable chaise longue with Sunbrella cushions. Gorgeous vintage pair of matching bronzed outdoor garden chaise lounge designed by Michael Taylor beautifully crafted in the neoclassical taste with acanthus decorated columns ending with ball finials. Constructed from solid aluminum for outdoor use with a patinated metal bronze finish that has an aged patina with verdigris. Made in the neoclassical style with column supports having acanthus motifs and ball finials on top. Expertly cast and exquisitely detailed to make your outdoor space come alive with luxury. Make a statement of grace and poise in your backyard with its classic design and seating that is ideal for all-day lounging. The outdoor metal lounge...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Neoclassical Style Round Aluminum Patio Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive powder coated cast aluminum patio and garden dining table featuring a dark Pompeiian green finish. Made on a small scale for four diners measuring 42 inches in diameter and 27.5 inches high. The round top has an outer ring of slat openings and a decorative open fretwork vine pattern in the middle with an umbrella hole. The gracefully curved cabriole legs are conjoined by a small round shelf and decorated with acanthus leaves in the neoclassical style. Excellent joinery and craftsmanship with a rich dark finish. Made in the style and manner of Kenneth Lynch and Sons...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Pair of Italian Carrara Marble Medici Vases w/ Neoclassical Motifs in Relief
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of Italian Carrara Marble Medici Vases with Neoclassical Motifs in Relief. Standing tall at an impressive height of 30 inches, t...
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1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

Wedgwood Black Basalt Hedgehog Bulb Planter
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A black basalt bulb pot molded as a hedgehog, made by Wedgwood in the middle of the 19th century. Finely molded as a lively little hedgehog, this unique object would have been use...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stoneware

Rose Tarlow Style Wrought Iron Patio Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming patio and garden dining table featuring a wrought iron bar frame made in the style of Rose Tarlow. The bistro style table features a round top is supported by four gracefully curved legs with large scrolls on top and ending with flat feet. The legs are conjoined by a round stretcher that could hold a decorative plant...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

A French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu Samovar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Samovar. The most decorative hot water server is raised on Ormolu ball feet...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Ormolu

Antique Grey Wash Neoclassical Style Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mid-late 19th century English grey wash pine fireplace. This striking fire mantel dates from the 1870s and is stylishly decorated with repeating Greek key details across the frieze...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Pine

Pair of Wood Carved Wings on Iron Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand carved wood Italian wings that are newly mounted on iron bases. Great display items for your bookcase.
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique Terracotta Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique Terracotta Garden Armillary Sundial. This antique sundial made by Blanchard (stamped) is something to be admired with its sheer scale. The T...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

Pair of Rose Tarlow Style Twig Iron Dining Armchairs with Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of wrought iron dining armchairs with matching ottoman made in the neoclassical style and manner of Rose Tarlow or Gregorius Pineo. Hand-crafted by a foundry in Los ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair Of 19th Century French Iron Garden Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century French Iron Garden Urns. This fine pair of French Napoleon III Neoclassical style cast iron garden urns, gard...
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1860s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of Metal Bronze and Travertine Pedestal Planters
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful pair of pedestal planters. From the 1980s. The bases are made out of metal and bronze. And the pot it is done of travertine. They ar...
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Travertine, Bronze, Iron

Neoclassical Carrara Marble Pedestal Table, Sculpture Stand or Column Italy 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Carrara marble pedestal table, stand, column from Italy made in circa 1950. Hand carved with attention to detail and Greek Key Decor. Thi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

Large Cast Stone Wall Hanging or Fountain Spout of Bacchus, God of Wine
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast in France, using a mixture of pulverized stone and cement, this large wall hanging of Bacchus, God of Wine, can also be used as a fountain spo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Cast Stone, Cement

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

Neoclassical Style Iron Curule Leg Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern painted iron patio and garden table featuring neoclassical style Curule legs. The top of the rectangular garden table has ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Tuscan Style Faux Stone Garden Column
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The Tuscan column-plain, without carvings and ornaments-represents one of the five orders of classical architecture and is a defining detail of today’s building. Tuscan is one of the...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

English Neo-Classical Brass and Iron Fire Basket
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English brass, steel and iron firegrate, in the manner of Robert Adam, the pierced serpentine apron with applied oval paterae, the basket and front legs surmounted...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Cast Iron Fireback with Gentleman Riding on Horse, 20th Cent. Virginia
Located in Hollywood, SC
American cast iron foliage fireback with gentleman riding on horse and riding crop mounted on shoulder, 20th century, Virginia.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Italian Wood Pedestal / Plant Stands
Located in Denton, TX
Vintage carved wood in the classical style with fluted columns topped with modified acanthus leaves carvings. Made in italy.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Pair of 19th Century Hardstone, Ormolu and Ebonised Wood Pedestal Cabinets
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century hardstone, ormolu and ebonised wood pedestal cabinets French, 19th Century Height 138cm, width 64cm, depth 43cm Originating from the artistic milieu of 19th cen...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Brass, Other

Small Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 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. The conditio...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Brown Jordan Neoclassical Patio Outdoor Coffee Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Neoclassical style Brown Jordan outdoor coffee or cocktail table. The rectangular table is topped with an inset piece of frosted glass. From an estate in Beverly Hills, CA.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Neoclassical Style French Plaster Cherub Brackets Corbels, circa 1950
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine pair of French architectural plaster cherub or putti brackets with a Neoclassical design, circa 1950. These gorgeous corbels have a lovely gray p...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Chairs Mario Papperzini for Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Mario Papperzini style for Salterini Hammered nail head dining armchairs With a Beige Powder-Coated finish, these iron chairs are perfect to withstand all types of weather. Featured hammered studded nail heads along latic back, curved arms and leg, round top finials. This set of 4 Dining Chairs pairs perfectly with the available and sold seperately glass topped 48 inch table...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Column Pedestal Pillar Plaster Stand in the Grecian Ionic Neoclassical Style
Located in New York, NY
A glazed plaster Grecian Ionic order column pedestal stand in the Neoclassical style, circa mid to late-20th century. Piece is an off-white glazed plaster. A great piece for a sculpt...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Plaster

French Early 19th Century Neoclassical Hand Carved Oak Vase Ornament/ Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful early 19th century Neoclassical hand carved oak vase ornament in a good but weathered condition. France, circa 1800- 1850. Weathered Measurements includes the wooden b...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Oak

Antique J.W. Fiske Attr. French Cast Iron Urn Garden Planter with Twin Handles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique J.W. Fiske attr. French cast iron urn garden planter with twin handles. Item features original weathered/distressed finish, leafy edges, ornate handles, cast iron constructio...
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19th Century North American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

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...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Enamel

Pair of 19th Century Marble Busts
Located in Napoli, IT
These rare pair of neoclassical busts depicting Roman emperors are monumental and decorative thanks to their size and sculpted details. Great for any living space for an added touch ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Early Marked Cast Iron Bench by Robert Wood of Philadelphia
By Robert Wood (American)
Located in Katonah, NY
An early, rare cast-iron settee by Robert Wood of Philadelphia, marked “....Maker Ridge Road Phila”, the back with four leafy scrollwork splats, the crest ...
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1840s American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Neoclassical fireback with flower decorations and two pillars. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and Stand for strength and the unknown. Towards...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century Neoclassical Style White Marble Pedestal
Located in London, GB
Large 19th century Neoclassical style white marble pedestal Continental, late 19th century Height 76cm, diameter 39cm This pedestal sculpted...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Set of Eight Brown Jordan Classic Garden Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant and rare set of eight Brown Jordan classic cast aluminum patio and garden dining armchairs. The chairs have a gracefully curved back with a...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

19th Century French Provincial Brown Garden Bench with Cast Iron Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning French Provincial garden bench. Striking French design from the Late 19th Century. The rustic leg castings were designed to mimic the gnarly branches of the surrounding tree...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Woodard Chantilly Rose Wrought Iron Tete a Tete, Pair Arm Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
This is the classic vintage Woodard Chantilly Rose wrought iron Tete a Tete - a pair of attached arm chairs with a small round glas...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireplace fireback cast in the honor of the marriage of J.F. Merle and F. Mignot in 1875. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown p...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireplace fireback cast in the honor of the marriage of P.A. Mouraux and M.F. Vorbe in 1839. The two pillars, called the pillars of freedom, symboliz...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Neoclassical Dutch Polished Brass Log Holder, 18th, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished copper and brass and has a wrought iron handle. Also called 'aker'. Used to draw water from the well and...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Green Breccia and Carrara Marble Pedestals
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Green Breccia and carrara Marble Pedestals Each has a square top with stepped pediment of fine white carrara marble. The column of unusual green breccia marble stands at...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble

Pair of Wedgwood & Bentley Agate Plant Pots
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of plant pots covered in marbled brown glaze emulating agate gemstone encircled with checkered rims accented in gold, made circa 1770 by Wedgwood &...
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1770s English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Creamware, Pottery

18th - 19th C. French Neoclassical Fireplace Toolset
Located in Amerongen, NL
Richly decorated 18th - 19th century French Neoclassical fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel and stand. The stand is made of brass and the tools of wrought iro...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Vintage Garden Armillary Sundial on Cast Corinthian Column Pedestal
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage garden sundial on cast concrete corinthian column pedestal Circa 1980s Metal armillary, atop cast stone pedestal Measures:...
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1980s Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Concrete, Iron

Antique Spelter Neoclassical Urn with Bacchic Motifs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The basin with decorative bands in relief with grape vines and a wide band of puttii at their tasks in Bacchic revelry. Masks of Pan in relief on the top band. With semi nude female...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Spelter

Vintage Cast Stone Garden Ornament, circa 1920
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage cast stone garden ornament, circa 1920. Classical form with aged surface.
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1920s Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

French Reconstituted Stone Statue of the Greek God Pan, from Vincennes C. 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast in reconstituted stone, circa the 1950s, this statue of the Greek god, Pan, rests on top of an Ionic order capital, standing over six feet tall. Discovered at a chateau in Vicennes, France, less than five miles east of Paris, the statue was part of an outdoor installation, as indicated by the buildup of moss and lichen. The stone was cast with a gray hue, but has developed a speckled patina of white, brown, and ochre. Considered a half body sculpture...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Cast Stone, Cement

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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