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.
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Style: Neoclassical
Onyx Marble Vases Life-size Pair Classical Urns Circa 1960
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Life-size pair of green and red onyx turned polished vases, the rolling rims above slender baluster form terminating in circular bases. The onyx vases are carved from single blocks o...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Marble
Antique Serpentine Wire and Brass Fireplace Fender
Located in New York, NY
Classic antique serpentine form wire fender, having cast brass paw feet, finials, and trim. This example is in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only lig...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wire
Brown Jordan Florentine Style Patio Garden Dining Suite
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Weathered patio and garden dining suite made in the style and manner of Brown Jordan's Florentine collection. The set was designed by Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan and has become ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Uplighter Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural alabaster Art Deco period urn table lamp with neoclassical design, Italy, 1940s.
This elegant carved alabaster neoclassical 'uplighter' urn lamp will be a nice addition pl...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Alabaster
4 Antique Reclaimed French Neoclassical Leaded Stained Glass Jeweled Windows 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
Remarkable set of 4 French leaded stained slag glass windows. Features a central pink jeweled Neoclassical bow flanked by fleur de lis above a teardrop tasseled design. The window ha...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Antique French Copper Log Holder, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
A socalled 'ferrat' from Auvergne, France. Old copper container reinforced with a frame and adorned with copper bands with which the women went to fetch water. They wore it either on...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Copper
18' Century Monumental Italian Water Fountain with Delphine Sculptures
Located in Rome, IT
This rare 18' century monumental finely carved limestone fountain is composed with three amazing dolphin statues holding an outstanding shel -shaped basin adorned with monster he...
Category
1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Classical Style Gray Planters - A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Classical metal planters with wreath motif. A pair of American Neoclassical style metal planters with grey patinated color, laurel wreath motifs, acorns and ball feet. This ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
French 18/19th Century, Carved White Marble Neoclassical Capital
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful hand-carved white marble capital .
Beautiful weathered white marble .
France circa 1780- 1820
Weathered
H:17cm W:18cm D:18cm
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French Neoclassical period fireback. The fireback is signed by its maker P. Martin C.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon requ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns Planters, circa 1940
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish pair of vintage classic French cast iron garden urns or planters with the lovely original surface and patina, circa 1940. These beautiful jardinieres are a nice large size,...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French 20th Century Neoclassical Alabaster Pedestal
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A dazzling early 20th century French hand-carved natural alabaster pedestal, that glitters and glows in the light. The flat top surface elevates sculptural works of art to a safe height, as well as vases or plants. The columnar silhouette is carved with intermittent ribs for a bit of texture against the monochromatic stone. Such a sculptural piece on its own, this pedestal would fit many historic, traditional, and transitional house...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Alabaster
Beautiful 18th-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Fireplace Grate or Fire Grate
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful late 18th or early 19th century Dutch Neoclassical fireplace grate. Hand forged of wrought iron. The fireplace grate is in a good condition and is fully functional.
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
Faux marble column, pedestal, mid 20th century, France
Located in Herentals, BE
Classic style, round column in wood with black, green faux marble painting.
If there is no shipping price listed to your place of residence, please do not hesitate to ask me for a go...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Early 20th Century Petite French Cast Iron Garden Urns Planters
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous pair of antique early 20th-Century French Neoclassical style cast iron mantel urns or planters. These urns are solid and heavy and retain t...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century Pair of English Stone Planters
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This classic pair of English rectangular planters are the perfect addition to your garden or sunny interior. Made of reconstituted stone with geometric trellis motif for a touch of s...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Antique French 'Allegory of Love' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical fireback with an allegory of love. The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cr...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns Planters, circa 1940
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish pair of vintage classic French cast iron garden urns or planters with the lovely original surface and patina, circa 1940. These beautiful jardinieres are a nice large size,...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Wonderful Boule d'Escalier Cut Crystal Acorn Brass Banister Newel Post Finial
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful crystal acorn cut faceted glass and brass banister newel post finial to finish off any staircase or just a beautiful decorative element piece for any room.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vintage English Country Iron Black Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style black iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 14"W x 10"D x 16.5"H
Very good vintage condition. Pa...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Monumental Italian Water Fountain with Delphine Sculptures
Located in Rome, IT
This monumental finely carved limestone fountain is composed a three levels.
The first tiered with three amazing dolphin statues, the others adorned with lion heads ending with a pu...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
18th Century French Napoleon III Weight-Driven Spit Jack
Located in Soest, NL
Functional 18th century French Napoleon III weight-driven spit jack made of wrought iron, wood and stone. It was used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace...
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Wrought Iron
Column Pedestal in the Neoclassical Style
Located in New York, NY
A rich brown fluted wood column pedestal in the Neoclassical style, circa early-20th century. Pedestal, closest in design to the Ionic column, is a rich brown wood, with a square top...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
French Cast Iron Powdercoated Garden Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French cast iron garden table from the late 19th century expresses Beaux Arts tastes of the period in Neoclassical motifs decorating...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Brass and Wire Serpentine Form Fireplace Fender with Paw Feet and Ball Finials
Located in New York, NY
Classic Early American, English style fireplace fender constructed of woven wire, brass paw feet, and brass ball finials. This example is in very good, clean, original, ready to use ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wire
Pair of Papperzini Amalfi Adjustable Chain Back Garden Sofas
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic matching pair of neoclassical style iron garden sofas made in the manner and style of Mario Papperzini and Janus et Cie Amalfi collection. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
An Antique Pair Of White Carrara Marble Pedestals
Located in London, GB
A Continental pair of antique white Carrara marble pedestals. Square base and socle with slightly bulbous tapered columns, terminating in square capitals. Good condition for age, goo...
Category
1890s European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of 19th C. Italian Corinthian Columns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of two monumental 19th Century Italian Corinthian columns hand painted in white. The Corinthian style capitals are made of wood and chalk.
They will make a surely make a statem...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Style Italian Plaster Urns with Flame Finials
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Italian neoclassical style urns in relief that can either stand on their own or hang from the wall as decorative elements. Quite handsome, with acanthus leaf decoration and f...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster
Vintage Patinated Bronze Sculpture 'American Bald Eagle Upon Landing'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage patinated bronze sculpture 'American Bald Eagle Upon Landing'
USA, Circa 1960s
Of large scale, realistically cast and modeled of a land...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
American Early 19th Century Fireplace Surround
Located in Norwood, NJ
Beautiful late American Federal/Classical period mahogany carved fireplace surround. Possibly Philadelphia. With carved tapered and fluted columns and oval shell rosettes. Center und...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mahogany
Set of Eight McKinnon and Harris Garden Dining Chairs
By Mckinnon and Harris
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of eight hand-crafted aluminum patio and garden dining chairs by McKinnon and Harris Richmond, Virginia. The neoclassical style dining chairs are from the Beaufort collectio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
French Neoclassical Style Fireback / Backsplash, 20th Century
Located in Soest, NL
20th Century French Neoclassical Style Fireback / Backsplash
The fireback is made of cast iron and is black / pewter in color. It is in good condition and does not have cracks.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Cast Iron
Style: French Neoclassical
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Monumental Pair of Italian Carved Stone Obelisks with Elephants
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of finely carved elegant stone obelisks decorated with leave garlands, on a square base.
Inspired by Bernini's elephant in Piazza della Minerva Rome.
Timeless decoration for y...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Pair Obelisk Shaped Garden Topiary Forms in Wrought Iron
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of hand crafted wrought iron topiary forms that are perfect for growing flowering vines or vegetables. These neoclassical forms would look handso...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Brass Duck Heads Fireplace Tools, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand are made of brass. They have duck heads handles. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th Century French Neoclassical Period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
This produc...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Style Cast Stone Garden Center Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent French round garden center table featuring a 2 inch thick molded cast stone top. The massive top is supported by a Greco-Roman neoclassical style corinthian column capital cr...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Antique Neoclassical Leaded Stained Glass Pine Floral French Doors Sidelite 90"
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and impressive set of antique half glazed architectural salvaged French double doors and sidelites. Features a solid pine frame with arched, scrolled and neoclassical ribboned...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stained Glass, Pine
French Cast Stone Garden Bust of Ariadne, Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Cast Stone Garden Bust of Ariadne, Circa 1900
France Early 20th Century
This French Cast Stone Garden Bust of Ariadne, dating to the early 20th century (circa 1900), is a s...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Antique Stone Neoclassical Ionic Column Capital Stand, 19th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Greek or Roman Neoclassical style cast stone Ionic column capital. This piece of architectural salvage would make a lovely objet d'art, ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Neoclassical Style Lead Fountain Head of a River God
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century French lead mask of a river god fountain head. The fierce expression of the face as he blows water out of his mouth makes fro a compelling piece of sculpture. Wonderful...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
Pair of French Neoclassical Cast Stone Garden Wall Brackets Shelves Corbels
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous pair of vintage French cast stone architectural garden wall brackets with a Neoclassical scrolling leaves and grapes design. These...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
French Neoclassical Style Garden Dining Suite by Sifas
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of French neoclassical style patio and garden dining suite hand-crafted by Sifas. The set consists of four dining chairs and one round dining table. The set is from their Kr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
French 19th Century Cast Iron Garden Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A classic, Parisian-style bistro table from the late 19th century, for your garden or patio! The round stone top is quite unique for its patterning, in the color and texture of brick...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Iron
Pair of Rare Italian 18' Century Marble Columns
Located in Rome, IT
This outstanding pair of " Bianco e nero d'Aquitania " precious marble columns with finely carved white Carrara marble Corinthian capitals raised on a white marble square base ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair Large 18th Century French Neoclassical Carved Oak Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair 18th century neoclassical carved oak ornaments.
France circa 1780.
Weathered, small losses and old repairs.
Measurements are individual and include the wooden base.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
Antique Cast Stone Birdbath Garden Ornament – Circa 1920
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Add timeless charm to your garden with this antique cast stone birdbath, dating back to circa 1920. Featuring a classical pedestal design, this elegant garden ornament showcases a na...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Vintage Cherub or Putti Terracotta Planter or Urn by Bitossi Filippo - Italy
By Bitossi
Located in St. Louis, MO
Wonderful vintage Bitossi Filippo - Italy red terracotta garden planter, urn or flower pot decorated with a continuous frieze of dancing putti / cerubs carrying fruity festoons. Stam...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Capodimonte Italian Neoclassical Porcelain Cherub Pillar Column Pedestal 39"
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1950s Italian Capodimonte porcelain pedestal / column / pillar / planter stand. Twisted column with round base and top trimmed in blue and gold and decorated with bands of flor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Mario Papperzini for John Salterini Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large pair of mid-century modern iron patio and garden dining chairs attributed to Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The tall chairs have an iconic design with a square back inset...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Large Cast Iron Garden Urn
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A superb example of a late 19th century garden urn, in the classical French style. This elegant planter features a heavy, cast-iron construction, drop ring handles, a raised pedestal base and an attractive, grey-laquered finish. ‘Feuilles d’eau’ adorn the rim, with gadrooning encircling the lower half. This would make an ideal focal point in a formal garden layout.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan Venetian Garden Dining Suite
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing patio and garden dining suite consisting of four dining armchairs and one stone top round dining table designed by Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite, Aluminum
Set of Three Brown Jordan Florentine Chaise Pool Lounges
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of three Richard Frinier designed patio and garden pool chaise lounges crafted by Brown Jordan. The set is from the iconic Florentine collection featuring neoclassical style...
Category
20th Century North American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Pair of Italian Painted & Parcel Gilt Doors C. 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of tall, rustic double doors with an ornate and distressed finish. The doors are painted in a faded greenish-blue tone, with weathered wood and chipped areas that reveal hints ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Gold Leaf
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.