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Neoclassical Doors and Gates

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
Doorknocker with Snake, Wrought Iron, Spanish School, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Caller with snake. wrought iron. Spanish school, 18th century. Caller made of wrought iron composed of two pieces. The balustrade that would join the door ends in a ring with a jag...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Doors and Gates

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Wrought Iron

19th Century Grain Painted Paneled Wood Door
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous grain painted solid wood paneled door. Painted in the Trompe loi style to imitate rosewood or another exotic wood. Door is grain painted on one side only. Other side is ol...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Doors and Gates

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Hardwood

Beautiful Art Deco Solid Wood Door from the 1930s-1940s (Variant A) -1X51
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Enhance the aesthetic appeal of your space with this charming Art Deco door, crafted from solid wood and dating back to the 1930s-1940s. Adorned with exquisite diamond-point detailin...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Doors and Gates

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Wood

Chromed Bronze Custom Maddox Door Handle Set, Rocky Mountain Hardware, USA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rocky Mountain White Bronze Maddox Entry Set Lever Door Knobs & Lock, 2023, USA. Rocky Mountain White Bronze Maddox Entry Set Lever Door Knobs & Lock, 2023, USA. Elegant beading trim...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Doors and Gates

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Bronze

Pair of Grand-Scale Arched Glass-Paneled Double Doors
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of grand-scale arched glass paneled double doors. Contains (mostly) original glass plates (one missing, the second broken) Constructed, circa 1910 in...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Doors and Gates

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Glass, Wood

Pair of Neoclassical Painted Doors with Arabesque Designs, ca. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Neoclassical Painted Doors with Arabesque Designs, ca. 1800
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Early 1800s Antique Neoclassical Doors and Gates

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Wood

Antique Brass Door Knob Plate
By Reading Hardware Company 1
Located in Amityville, NY
Antique brass doorknob plate with ornamented fleur-de-lis motif. Attributed to the Reading Hardware Company, it is stamped 520EG on the reverse...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Doors and Gates

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Brass

French 18th c Door Knocker with Original Cast Iron Knocker & Wrought Iron Back
Located in valatie, NY
French 18th c Door Knocker with Original Cast Iron Knocker and Wrought Iron Back. This hand-wrought iron door knocker with a pierced scrolling back...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Doors and Gates

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Wrought Iron

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.
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Doors and Gates

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Hardwood, 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 Doors and Gates

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Bronze

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Wooden Door Neoclassic, 6802
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Door with clover motif. Door made to order.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Doors and Gates

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Metal

Window or Door Fittings, Wrought Iron, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Element of iron formed by several pieces strongly united to each other that has simple decoration based on rings and other details and serves to close a door or window. This type of ...
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18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Doors and Gates

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Wrought Iron

Italian 20th Century Faux Red Porphyry Lacquered and Gilt Framed Wood Doors
Located in Firenze, IT
This very unusual 20th century Italian pair of two wood doors come from a Florentine house. The front of each rectangular door panel is lacquered as brick red faux porphyry marble, v...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Doors and Gates

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Brass, Iron

Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Gilt Iron Gates
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic style (19th Century) iron and gilt decorated gates with floral & grape designs and side panels (PRICED AS Pair).
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Doors and Gates

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Iron, Gold Leaf

20th C. Neoclassical Bronze Entry Door Pull 17.5 in. High
Located in New York, NY
20th Century Neoclassical style bronze door pull featuring a flower and shell design. This piece includes a thumb latch and lock insert. Please note the plate is slightly bent. One a...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Doors and Gates

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Bronze

Neoclassical Copper Washed Bronze Entry Door Pulls, 18 in, Long Antique Handles
Located in New York, NY
Pair of neoclassical antique copper washed bronze door pulls with detailed edging around the entire plate and cut outs for a deadbolt. These entry handles ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Doors and Gates

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Bronze

Magnificent 19th Century Italian Painted Doors or Panelling
Located in Rome, IT
Two pairs of Italian finely paneled wooden doors, decoratively painted, from the mid-19th century. The doors feature a single front recessed panel painted with foliage and geometric ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Doors and Gates

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Wood

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Neoclassical doors and gates for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical doors and gates 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 doors and gates created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical doors and gates made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original doors and gates, popular names associated with this style include and Carpanese Home Italia. 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 doors and gates 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 $27,500 while the average work can sell for $1,950.

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