Neoclassical Decorative Objects
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
True Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu And Bronze Statues
By Paul Dubois
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze statues, signed Paul Dubois. Each beautiful maiden is raised by an Ormolu a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Antique Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Urne or Lidded Vase with Hand-painted motifs
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A late 19th century or early 20th century porcelain urne decorated with gold and brown over-glazing and featuring to motifs. An idyllic Danish scene and a bouquet of flowers hand-pai...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century French Mustard Yellow Tole Footed Jardiniere Cachepot
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique early 20th-Century French mustard yellow tole footed jardiniere or cache pot with the original tin removeable liner. Signed "Made In France" on reverse. This gorgeous jardiniere is decorated with a hand painted gilt garland of ribbons and musical instruments and adorned with gilt bronze dolphin shaped...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Tôle
Neoclassical Style Male Marble Bust On Marble Stand
Located in Southall, GB
A wonderful hand-carved marble male Neoclassical style bust on a decorative marble plinth. Clear features and carving to the drapery, hair and beard. The texture of the hair contrast...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
A Gold Mounted Moss Agate Snuff Box
Located in Spencertown, NY
The mottled brown agate with translucence when held to light. The cover with a gold rope twist edge above hinged clasp with wreath and berry design above a cushion base
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Gold
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 Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Interiors by Wedgwood Rose Midnight 5.5” Bowl
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Delve into the world of classic English elegance with this exquisite vintage Wedgwood Rose Midnight Bowl. This remarkable piece is a true embodiment of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Antique Westerwald Pottery Vase Neoclassic Lady Figure Very Fine Stoneware
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Westerwald pottery vase with Neoclassical figure heads
A very decorative stoneware vase in...
Category
20th Century German Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Antique French Sculpture Copeland And Garrett
Located in Buxton, GB
This antique French sculpture from the early 20th century is a very pretty piece of art. The beautiful Copeland brand sculpture is made of biscuit material, intricately carved with R...
Category
19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Clay
Ainun Black Bear Hand Carved Wood Sculpture with Glass Eyes
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A traditional Ainu bear carving typically depicts a black bear with stylized features, often emphasizing its strength and significance in Ainu cultur...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Large 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Ormolu and Amethyst Cut Glass Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large 19th-century Russian Neoclassical Ormolu and Amethyst Cut Glass Vase
St. Petersburg, mid-19th century
Offering a magnificent glimpse into 19th-century Russian Neoclassicism, ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Meissen Grouping of Two Puttos Caging a Hen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Meissen Grouping of Two Puttos Caging a Hen
Germany, circa 1875
A charming 19th-century Meissen Grouping of Two Puttos Caging a Hen, originating from Germany circa 187...
Category
19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Longaberger 2000 Red Tree Trimming Let it Snow Basket with Protector Lid & Card
By Longaberger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Longaberger 2000 Red Tree Trimming Let it Snow Basket with Protector Lid & Card. Circa 2000. Measurements: 4" H x 5" W x 5" D
Category
Early 2000s Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Pair Mid-Century Neoclassical Italian Black & Gold Giltwood Arrow Candle Sconces
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous pair of Italian Neoclassical style ebonized and gilded wood and tole three-arm candle sconces, circa 1950. "Made in Italy" mark on reverse. These stunning candelabras are ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Tôle
19th C. Old Paris Neoclassic Oval Blue & White Floral Pedestal Centerpiece
By Old Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Old Paris Neoclassic Oval Blue and White Floral Pedestal Centerpiece
France, circa 1875
A splendid 19th-century Old Paris Neoclassic Oval Blue and White Floral Pedesta...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Spill Vases
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of Neoclassical black basalt spill vases by Wedgwood, made circa 1820.
The vases are accented with a delicate border of scrolling acanthus leaves and depict excerpts from Joh...
Category
1820s English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Barovier and Toso Torchon glass with brass picture frame
Located in Ferndale, MI
Substantial frame is comprised of a thick handmade Murano glass border in a sparkling hue of clear glass, suitably . The Murano glass has been twisted and shaped in the Torchon st...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Bronze & Marble Renaissance Dressed Monkey Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French Bronze and Marble Renaissance-dressed Monkey Candlesticks
France, 20th century
A whimsical pair of French bronze and marble Renaissance-dressed monkey candlesticks...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Black Man Ceramic Cigar Jar. Austrian-made, circa 1900
Located in Bradenton, FL
Black Man Ceramic Cigar Jar. Austrian-made, circa 1900, in the form of a wooden cigar box. A nattily dressed black man in top hat sits on the lid wit...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Scale Bronze Centerpiece Model of a Pinecone or Pineapple
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large scale bronze model of a pinecone or pineapple. The piece has acanthus leaf sprouts and solid pyramid form spikes to body. Likely produced in the 1980's.
23" h, 15" w. Base ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Terra Cotta Figure After the Bronze by Pierre-Jean David d'Angers 1788
Located in Dallas, TX
a beautifully modeled antique terra cotta sculpture after the bronze by Pierre-Jean David d'Angers (French, 1788-1856) depicting Louis II of Bourbon, Prince of Condé (1621-1686), kn...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
18th Century Antique Bronze Statue of Athena
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An Italian 18th century antique bronze statue of Athena ex. private collection. Over 240 years old, this striking bronze depiction of Athena is ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Two Coloured Marble Classical Style Male Bust
Located in Southall, GB
A highly decorative bust in two marble colours in the classical style. Skilfully carved with clean features, from the ruffled and curled hair to the drapery of the cloth garments. Th...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Collection of 3 Large Insects in Solid Lucite Boxes Spider Hornet & Stag Beetle
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice collection of Frozen insects circa 1970's , in solid lucite boxes.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic
Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1770
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine, large vase in black basalt, decorated with an en grisaille painted illustration of Orpheus playing his lyre, with a stag sitting quietly by, listening to his playing - and perhaps singing, although his mouth is shown closed.
Orpheus's talent on the lyre is one of the most celebrated aspects of his mythological character. In Greek mythology, Orpheus is renowned as a musician without equal, possessing a skillful mastery of the lyre, a stringed instrument similar to a small harp...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Decorative Red And White Two Tone Marble Bust In The classical Style
Located in Southall, GB
A highly decorative two coloured red and white marble Classical style bust on a black stand. Skilfully carved with clear features, curled hair and beard. The drapery of the garments hangs...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Antique Wood Carved American Jumper Carousel Horse
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Wood Carved American Jumper Carousel Horse
Beautiful early 1900's wood carved classic American jumper carousel horse. The horse has been refur...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Marble Wall Plaque Of Hermes/Mercury
Located in Southall, GB
A skilfully and extremely decorative marble plaque wall carving of the Greek God Hermes (the Romans knew him as Mercury). God of trade, wealth, luck, fertility. The son of Zeus and M...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Classical Style Two Coloured Marble Male Bust On Stand
Located in Southall, GB
Handsomely and skilfully carved, two coloured marble male bust on black marble stand, in the classical style.
The features are clear, with detailing showing the curled hair and beard...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Classical Style Marble Bust With Unusual Helmet In The Style Of A Wildcat
Located in Southall, GB
A handsome Classical style bust in white marble. Skilfully carved with clear features and a unusually decorative helmet depicting a wild cat suggestive of a puma. The teeth are beaut...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Antique Neoclassical Cast Iron Urn Planters or Jardiniere - Set of 2
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The pair of elegant antique Neoclassical Cast Iron Urn Planter or Jardiniere from the early 20th-century hail from France and were designed in the sophisticated neoclassical style. T...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
French Alabaster Marble Girl Sculpture with Pets
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Girl sculpture with her two pets, a dog and a kitten in French Alabaster with color details
Measures:
Height: 100 centimeters
Diameter: 22 centimeters
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Pair Of Round Marble Wall Reliefs/Plaques In The Classical Style
Located in Southall, GB
A very attractive pair of round marble wall plaques, depicting two female figures in side profile. The features are crisply carved and clear with detailing to the braided hair which ...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Early 20th century bronze equestrian horse sculpture.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an early 20th century equestrian horse sculpture in bronze. This horse sculpture has a dark ebony bronze finish to the surface and stands on ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Classical Style Two Tone White And Beige Marble Bust
Located in Southall, GB
A impressive beige and white marble male bust. A grand and imposing figure with detailed carving to the face, hair, garments and breastplate. A hand carved wreath suggests someone of...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Large Napoleon III Bronze Wire Woven Basket or Trash Can
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, C. 1900.
An antique hand woven with bronze & brass wire basket or trash can. Flexible surface, very heavy and high quality.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Two Tone Classical Style Marble Bust on White Marble Base
Located in Southall, GB
A attractive two coloured marble Classical style bust on a black marble stand. The carving is well done with clear features, depicting gently cascading curling hair and trimmed beard...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Delightful Marble Sculpture Of Two Putti
Located in Southall, GB
A enchanting white marble sculpture of two childlike putti, one standing the other seated, with a floral wreath wrapped around them. And a birds nest with two eggs at their feet.
Th...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Antique French Cast Iron Urn Planter
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish antique early 20th-century French neoclassical style cast iron urn or planter. This fine jardiniere is solid and heavy with a lovely patina, and would be lovely displayed i...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Classical Style Two Coloured Marble Bust In Beige And White
Located in Southall, GB
A decorative two coloured marble bust. Cleanly carved with delicate features, from the curling hair to the smooth draping of the cloth garments. Wearing a laurel wreath. An intricate...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Elegant Sculpture Of Two Putti In White Marble
Located in Southall, GB
A elegant white marble sculpture of two childlike putti, merrily walking with one drinking from a cup as the other leans against a bough.
The carving is clear and detailed from the ...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Multi Coloured Marble Bust In The classical Style
Located in Southall, GB
A very attractive multi coloured marble male bust on a black stand. The carving is crisp and precise with lots of detail to the hair, features and beard. The incorporation of differe...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
18th Century Large Italian Marble Bust of Caesar Augustus
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century Italian Marble Bust of Caesar Augustus. His draped robe is hand-carved in red rosso levanto marble with the face modelled in contrasting white Carrara marble. The piece ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Handsome Two Colour Marble Male Bust On Black Marble Stand
Located in Southall, GB
A handsome green and white marble male bust, on a black marble stand. A intricately detailed and imposing male marble bust with elaborate carvings to ...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
19th C Alfred Daubree French Neoclassical Bronze Figural Urn Vase with Lions
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C Alfred Daubree French Neoclassical / Louis XVI Style Bronze Figural Urn Vase with Lions. Item features dancing maiden scenes on both sides, lion head handles, finely cast bron...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Figure of the Berlin Adorante by Barbedienne Foundry
Located in 263-0031, JP
A 19th-century patinated bronze figure of the Berlin Adorante, or Praying Boy. The piece is a reduction of the Hellenistic-era original, currently in t...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Round Marble Relief of Hercules And Ladon
Located in Southall, GB
A highly decorative and skilfully crafted round white marble relief depicting Hercules and the serpent like dragon Ladon. Hercules was the son of Zeus in Greek Mythology. Ladon guard...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Marble Sculpture of Pan With a Goat
Located in Southall, GB
A fine marble statue of the Greek God Pan with a Goat. Carved in great detail, with clear features on both the goat and Pan, right down to the Goats fur which delicately curls to the...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Style Male Marble Torso
Located in Southall, GB
Handsomely hand carved marble male torso in white marble. The body is contoured and defined twisted into a classically inspired pose that emphasises ...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Charming Sculpture of Two Putti In Marble
Located in Southall, GB
A charming white marble sculpture of two childlike putti, warming their toes on a delicately carved wood fire.
The carving is skillful and detailed from the ruffled hair of the putt...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
English Wedgwood Jasperware Dish Neoclassical with Scalloped Edge
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white matte stoneware dish in the Neoclassical design style, mid-20th century, 1962,...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Set of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Decorative set of two large gilt bronze figural wall sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. Female figure is characterized by a very rich veget...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Huge Antique French Bronze Roman Soldier Sculpture by Picault
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Antique French Bronze Roman Soldier Sculpture by Picault
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Style Plaster Plaque Depicting Bucranium on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This 20th century antique style plaster plaque depicts a bucranium in striking high relief. Symbolic of Greek and Roman architecture, a bucranium is a decorative motif of an ox or bull skull among swags and garlands of foliage. This embellishment was commonly used in classical architecture and Doric temples of ancient Rome and later during a neoclassical revival in the late Georgian period.
This 20th century plaster depiction is an intricate example of the bucranium, modelled in plaster in high relief and mounted on a bespoke steel stand for display...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
A Barye & Emile Guilemin Patinated Verdigris Bronze Arab Hunter on Horseback
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th french verdigris bronze group of Arab Hunter on Horseback. Cast from the model by Alfred Barye and Emile Guillemin, Late 19th Century, wearing elaborate costume and with ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mercury Carrying Cupid Bronze Sculpture by Hannaux
Located in 263-0031, JP
Mercure portant Cupidon - Mercury delivering Cupid - by the French sculptor Emmanuel Hannaux. In chocolate-patinated bronze and resting on a circular pivoting base, the piece exudes ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Two Italian Stone Garden Sculptures of Apollo and Roman Goddess
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological subject in Lecce limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto.
Measurements: Statues cm 160, base cm 85.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
Neoclassical Silver Vase with Swans and Paw Feet
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage silver plated neoclassical style vase. The stand rests on three paw feet, a stylized base, another set of three paw feet which support three stylized columns, culm...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver Plate
Neoclassical decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Wedgwood, Ferdinand Barbedienne, Bow Porcelain, and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $805,222 while the average work can sell for $3,153.
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