Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
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
Pair of Italian Hand Carved Vicenza Stone Figural Garden Statues, 19th Century
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian hand carved Vicenza stone figural lady garden statues holding fruit baskets, floral bouquets, and standing on squared bases. 19th century.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Pair of Italian Carved Sandstone Fluted Campagna Form Garden Urns. Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian hand carved sandstone fluted campana form garden urns with flanking egg & dart borders, acanthus scrolled handles, and resting on circular squared plinths. Early 19th...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Sandstone
19th Century Cast Iron Fountain
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century cast iron garden fountain of a reclining sea nymph with a wonderful aged patina.
Category
19th Century Irish Antique Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
19th Century Original Wooden Turned Finial for Garden or Home
Located in Essex, MA
Hand carved and crfated 30 inch high wooden garden finial decorated with neoclassical garlands, foliate designs and decorative carvings. this is truly a spectacular piece for a gard...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Marble Urn Finials
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of superbly weathered 19th century French neoclassical style marble urn finials. These elegant ornamental garden urns are classically styled, each matching urn carved with swa...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Marble
Pair of Large Iron Gate Post Finials in the Shape of Pine Cone
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pair of Large Iron Gate Post Finials in the Shape of Pine Cone
An elegant large pair of traditional weathered iron gate pier finials .
Often called Pin...
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1950s Vintage Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Mixed Marble Baptismal Font
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Large Baptismal font from Florence Italy with Sienna marble font and mixed marble base. Formerly owned by the Romano Family, a prominent family of antique dealers to the popes and r...
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble
Life Sized Garden Statue of Amalthea and Jupiter's Goat
Located in Dallas, TX
After the original marble grouping entitled Amalthée et la chèvre de Jupiter (“Amalthea and Jupiter’s Goat”) by Pierre Julien, which was commissioned by King...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone, Cast Stone, Cement
Pair of Exceptional Carrara White Marble Vases Grand Tour
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional pair of vases in the shape of a cantharus.
From a foot with overlapping moldings like strips, woven ribbons and acanthus leaves, a smooth stem rises, tapering towards t...
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20th Century Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Carrara Marble
Cast Iron Shell Form Garden Ornament, circa 1920
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Cast Iron Shell Form Garden Ornament, circa 1920. Heavy cast piece, finely detailed. Aged patina.
Category
1920s Unknown Vintage Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
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 Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
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 Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Pair of Lead Garden Planters
By Robert Adam
Located in Faversham, GB
A fabulous pair of lead urns based on the design of the British Georgian architect Robert Adam.
Neoclassical in design with fluted decoration to the sides and base.
The urns are he...
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Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Lead
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 Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Vintage Cast Stone Garden Ornament, circa 1920
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage cast stone garden ornament, circa 1920. Classical form with aged surface.
Category
1920s Vintage Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cast Stone
Venus de Milo Female Statue Sculpture Indoors and Garden
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Venus de Milo female figurative cast stone statue sculpture piece, in the Neoclassical style, circa 20th century. A great statement piece indoors on a column pedestal, cocktail table, etc., or outdoors, a garden or patio area, pool house, pool area, etc. Piece has beautiful age patina as shown in images. Piece is a nice size. Dimensions: 5.5" x 5.5" x 24.5" Height.
White plaster column...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cast Stone
English Garden Stone Urn on Plinth in the Neo-Classical Style
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English circular garden stone urn (or planter pot) on a raised column plinth.
The round urn featuring a lattice design around the top circumference and a fluted bowl.
Resting on a round plinth featuring a Neo-Classical relief...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone, Cast Stone, Concrete
Vintage Continental Neoclassical Style Iron Boot Scraper
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Continental Neoclassical Style Iron Boot Scraper.
This interesting Neoclassical style cast iron garden boot scraper has a beauti...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Vintage Concrete French Neoclassical Cherub Putti Garden Fountain Pedestal Base
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage concrete fountain / planter / or sundial pedestal base featuring three children / Cherubs / Putti figures.
Measures: 14" x 15" x ...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Large 19th Century Cast Iron Finials
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of large (and heavy) cast iron finials for garden or home decoration. 19th century manufacture but have a certain modernist style.
Category
1880s American Antique Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Impressive Pr. Cast Stone Columns with Jardiniere Tops
Located in New York, NY
Impressive pair of cast stone Roman Doric style columns each having a cast stone Campania from jardiniere, planter mount. The planters are removable if you have other design schemes ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cast Stone
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 Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete, Iron
2 French Neoclassical High Relief Grapevine Garden Planter Vases Urns 135lbs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Neoclassical style garden planters. Made of concrete featuring high relief grape vine, rope and leaf design. Each planter weighs 135 lbs
Measures: 18" x 17" / Inside -...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Large 19th Century Cast Iron Finials for Out Door Garden Sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of large cast iron nineteenth century finials. Excellent as garden decoration.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Pair of Neoclassical Plant Stands
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of Neoclassical plant stands. Three foot female effigy applied with an accent base. The top copper bowls are removable. Thy main post is a turned co...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Copper, Iron
Italian Terracotta Garden Wall Hanging with Central Ribbon Flower Basket, C 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
Italian Terracotta garden wall hanging with central decorative ribbon flower basket flanked by a rake and shovel with an incised lambs tongue border. Mid...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Wire
Antique French Neoclassical Small Lead Cherub Head Wall Fountain Garden Art
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical Small Lead Cherub Head Wall Fountain Garden Art. Item features a cast lead form, wonderful detail desirable patina, very nice i...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Lead
Pair of Large Italian White Ceramic Urn Vases
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of large Italian white ceramic urn vases with fruit and leave garlands.
Manufactory of Bassano del Grappa.
Early 20th century.
Elegant ...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Ceramic
Signed Copper and Brass Pitcher with Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pitcher of hammered brass with a copper lip and fittings. The piece is a compliment to any shelf, work station or garden area. Water your plants or serve delicacies, from...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique French Neoclassical Small Lead Cherub Head Garden Wall Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical Small Lead Cherub Head Garden Wall Fountain. Item features a nicely cast lead form, wonderful detail and patina, very nice item...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Lead
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Glazed Terracotta and Plaster Bird Bath
Located in Charleston, SC
Early 20th century neoclassical glazed terracotta and plaster bird bath with all-over faux marble cream toned glaze, with cast terracotta round shallow well surmounting a plaster fluted column...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Terracotta, Plaster
Pair of Octagonal Reconstituted Stone Urns
Located in London, GB
A pair of octagonal mid-20th century reconstituted stone urns in the neoclassical style with carved foliate detail raised on small socles, Eng...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Pair of 19thC Cast Stone & Shell with Bas Relief Tall Jardineres Planters
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of cast stone & shell tall Jardineres with females lounging cast in the stone. From the latter part of the 19th century and in excellent antique condition. Pair is 38.5...
Category
1890s American Antique Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Cast Stone, Iron
Antique Italian Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Putti Jardiniere
Located in Forney, TX
A stylish and high-quality bronze neoclassical style sculpture in the form of a sophisticated standing winged putti (cherub-angel) holding a marble basin, dating to the early 20th century.
This striking bronze features a finely detailed classic putti adorned in flowing narrow robe, standing atop an impressive and sumptuous tapering tripartite form sculptural stand, richly decorated with incised swirl accents, shell and grotesque mask medallions, rising on three shapely legs with high relief acanthus leaf decorated knees, ending in substantial sized whimsical paw and claw...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Zinc Laurel Leaf Garden Spheres
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully charming pair of 20th century English zinc garden spheres covered in laurel leaves and perfect for topping the columns flanking your drivew...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Zinc
1920s Portland Cement Garden Sculptures of Putti Representing the Four Seasons
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and very decorative group of garden sculptures representing the Classic Four Seasons, circa 1920s. Each putto is seated on a scrolled support with acanthus leaf details on wa...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Antique Lead Planter with Drainage Hole
Located in Sheffield, MA
The classical style antique lead planter has a drainage hole and is decorated with swags and urns.
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Lead
Large And Notable Cast Iron Garden Fountain With Putti
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Heavy cast iron Putti Fountain for exterior or interior use. Black painted arch shaped top with high relief decoration of two putti pouring from a vessel as the fountain spout. Foliate decorated borders and a shell and floral crest.
The shaped lower part with openwork foliate top. Working condition is unknown.
H. 62", W. 32", Depth 24"
Condition: The water spigot...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
20th Centurty Pair of Cast Iron Vases with Bases, Garden Furniture
Located in PALERMO, IT
Pair of cast iron vases, on finely worked cast iron bases.
Category
Early 20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Wall Fountain Signed by Val D´osne, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cast iron wall fountain signed by Val D´osne Foundry, France, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Monumental Pair of Antique Cast Stone Fruit and Flower Baskets
Located in Redding, CT
Monumental pair of antique cast stone fruit and flower baskets. Lovely aged patina to these beautiful detailed bouquets. These incredible garden ornam...
Category
1950s Vintage Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone, Cement
Pair of Monumental Pietra Dura Grand Tour Marble Obelisks, 19th Century
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of large marble "Grand Tour" Pietra Dura specimen marble obelisks
Each in Italian specimen marble on bases.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Marble
Italian Marble Top Circular and Bulbous Garden Pedestal Table, Circa 1860
Located in Hollywood, SC
Italian marble top circular garden table with a bulbous ringed pedestal and resting on a squared plinth. All original, Mid-19th Century. Piece is 14" Square base.
Category
1860s Italian Antique Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Marble
Italian Marble Figural Statue. Circa 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Italian marble statue of standing lady with cloak terminating on circular plinth, Early 19th century.
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Italian Marble Statue, Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
Italian marble figure statue of standing woman grasping cluster of grapes resting on squared plinth. Mid 19th Century
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Monumental Urn-Shape Zinc Finial
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental urn-shape zinc finial: extremely decorative architectural element from 19th century French building.
Note: Original/early finish on antique and...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Zinc
Pair of Neoclassical Style Black Painted Garden Urns
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A pair of neoclassical style black painted iron garden urns.
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
French Painted and Gilt Tole Column with Corithian Capital
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare and unusual French tole peinte decorative column with acanthus leaf capital. The cross hatched column painted green with gilt bosses, topped by a Corinthian capital. The capital and base with brass...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Tôle
Pair of Italian Terracotta Floral Urns on Raised Plinths, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian terracotta urns with egg and dart molded edge, scrolled acanthus floral motif, molded side handles with figures of Bacchus and terminating on reeded and fluted circul...
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Pair Large Italian Cast Iron Atheniennes
Located in New York, NY
Pair large Italian cast iron atheniennes. Tripod form oil lamps after the antique with urn shaped lamp raised on lion-head masks terminating in lion monopedia on in-curving shaped p...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Pair of Continental Lead Urns
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of Continental lead urns with scroll handles, neoclassical figures, shells, acanthus leaves and other neoclassical details.
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Lead
Pair of Italian Carved Wood Hand Painted and Gilt Garden Planters, Circa 1870
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian carved wood hand painted and gilt garden planters with decorated egg dart borders, acanthus leaf motif, and terminating on scrolled legs...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Pair of English Adam Copper Outdoor Urns
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Adam style (18/19th Cent) copper outdoor urns with floral top finial on square base.
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Copper
Pair of Cast Stone Pine Cone Artichoke Garden Finials
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Lovely pair of cast stone pinecone or artichoke finials made in the neoclassical taste. The finials feature a cast iron style patina that looks like a metal finish. Very heavy and so...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Concrete
Marble Statue of Nude Diana after Bath, Life Size
Located in Cypress, CA
Extraordinary life size French carved white marble figure of nude Diana after bath, second half of the 20th century. After a model from Etienne Maurice Falconet (1716-1791).
Meticul...
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Marble
Monumental Pair of Italian Carved Stone Obelisks
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of finely carved elegant stone obelisks decorated with leave garlands, on a square base.
Timeless decoration for your garden or interior.
Measurements, Obelisks - Height cm 24...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Materials
Stone
Neoclassical garden ornaments for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical garden ornaments 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 garden ornaments created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with stone, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical garden ornaments made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original garden ornaments, popular names associated with this style include and Val D'Osne Foundry. 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 garden ornaments differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $428 and tops out at $75,000 while the average work can sell for $5,250.
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