Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
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
Midcentury Italian Majolica Neoclassical Style Garden Seat Stool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical Mid-Century Modern Italian Majolica garden seat stool made in the neoclassical taste. The square stool features a Tromp l'oeil verde green tassel...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Majolica, Pottery
Pair of Neoclassical Style Iron Garden Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing pair of bronzed iron patio and garden lounge chairs with matching ottomans crafted in the neoclassical taste with an x form backsplat. Constructed from wrought iron with a d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Neoclassical Style Granite Top Garden Drink Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent pair of patio and garden drinks tables made in the neoclassical taste by Kenneth Lynch and Sons, Oxford CT. Kenneth Lynch is famous for his iconic star and dolphin garden fur...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Granite, Aluminum
Vintage Silver Toned Pedestal Table Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
Table base is silver toned modern bistro style wrought iron photographed with a round glass top. The vintage table base has four volute legs secured by two criss-cross stretchers and one circular piece. Seats up to six depending on the width of the accompanying chairs or size of top. This table is great for the sun porch or use as kitchen table, breakfast table or dining table.
Glass is in very poor condition with many scratches. It was used for photo purposes only. Price is for the pedestal only...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Michael Taylor Montecito Patio Round Outdoor Indoor Coffee Table With Stone Top
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Michael Taylor Montecito Round Coffee Table Outdoor Indoor Cocktail Table With Stone Top.
Iconic Michael Taylor Montecito Round Patio Coffee Table With Stone Top constructed from sol...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone, Aluminum
Michael Taylor Design Neoclassical Montecito Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand bespoke neoclassical style cast aluminum patio and garden dining table designed in the California coastal style by Michael Taylor. The table features a custom ordered square ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Brown Jordan Florentine "Attributed" Adjustable Lounge Chaise / Side Table Set
By Brown Jordan
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This vintage (puchased by original owners early 1990) was sold to us as a Brown Jordan "Florentine" patio set but can not be authenticated or sold as Brown Jordan as it is not labele...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Neoclassical Style Iron and Stone Top Drink Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Attractive pair of drink's tables or side tables constructed from iron with a lovely painted finish. Features a round, natural stone top with a matte, unhoned finish. Made by a found...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Stone, Iron
Set of Eight Brown Jordan Classic Garden Dining Armchairs
By Brown Jordan
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...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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 ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Fourteen Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan Florentine Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand set of fourteen wrought iron patio and garden dining armchairs designed by Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan. Known as the Florentine armchairs they feature a neoclassical latti...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Custom Garden Metal Dining Table Base Made by BH&A
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant and rustic at the same time, this custom made wrought iron garden dining table base can be used indoors or outdoors, porch or patio. Add the table top of your choice be it wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Rose Tarlow Style Iron Garden Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Attractive pair of iron swivel patio and garden bar stools featuring an iron lattice inset seat and back in the style of Rose Tarlow Melrose House. P...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Sheet Metal
$1,600 / set
Michael Taylor Style Stone Acanthus Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing molded stone patio and garden dining table featuring a tulip shaped bulbous formed base decorated with acanthus in the neoclassical taste. The base is very heavy with an org...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Stone, Concrete
Vtg Neoclassical Regency Style Iron X Form Stretcher Garden Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Neoclassical Regency Style Iron X Form Stretcher Garden Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item featured has sturdy construction with x-form stretcher base,...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Three Neoclassical Wrought Iron Garden Chairs sold individually
Located in Washington, DC
Set of three Neoclassical Wrought Iron Garden Chairs available for purchase individually. Arm Height 25 inches.
Category
1950s European Vintage Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Bronze Neoclassical Style Caryatid & Atlas Dining or Work Table
Located in Southampton, NJ
An unusual Italian bronze dining table depicting four supporting Caryatid & Atlas figures with outstretched arms suspending a floating glass top. Base measurements 60" x 32" x 30" H,...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Cast Metal Chairs by Karl Freidrich Schinkel
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Vintage Cast Metal Chairs by Karl Freidrich Schinkel
We believe these are mid to late 20th century productions. They are heavy, but not as heavy as iron. Easier to manage. ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Terracotta Planters with Terracotta Bases, Italy, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of terracotta planters with terracotta bases. Italy, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Mid-Century Italian Majolica Neoclassical Style Garden Seat Stool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular Mid-Century Modern Italian Majolica garden seat stool made in the neoclassical taste. The heavy stool has a square form decorated with a subtle...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Majolica, Pottery
Elegant Gold Gilt Neoclassical Revival Metal Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
A stylish and elegant gold gilt iron bench with a high back and arms for comfortable seating. A perfect addition to a uniquely designed home! This would be perfect as a hall bench, i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Glazed Terra Cotta Lion Garden Seat
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique Italian fern or drinks stand or garden seat crafted in terra cotta depicting an ancient stylized lion, decorated in a classic white glaze, now crackled.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Brown Jordan Neoclassical Style Elegance Oval Garden Dining Tables
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive Brown Jordan cast aluminum patio and garden dining tables made in the neoclassical taste. These oval form tables are from the "elegance" line and feature klismos style leg...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Six Neoclassical Style Garden Armchairs with Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately six piece patio and garden suite consisting of four armchairs and one large lounge chair with ottoman. Crafted from cast aluminum with a dark gree...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
$3,040 Sale Price / set
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