Skip to main content

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.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

to
165
681
641
1,288
30
26
Height
to
Width
to
2,980
2,146
1,593
991
829
819
813
513
497
472
314
302
244
152
144
127
110
92
699
497
56
144
107
120
13
1
17
12
22
14
8
36
6
2
841
549
358
199
159
969
540
206
196
191
1,344
1,325
1,330
11
6
5
4
4
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

Dennis and Leen Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Stone Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Substantial pietra molded stone patio and garden dining table or center table designed by California artisans Dennis and Leen, Hollywood, CA. The "Louis XVI" table (model number DL-D...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

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' Collection 5-piece Outdoor Dining Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
Consisting of a round glass top table and four armchairs with openwork metal strap-work manufactured by the iconic outdoor furniture manufacturer Brown Jordan;  Brown Jordan, a manuf...
Category

1990s American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

21st Century European Mosaic Garden Bench Saone
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Neo-classical garden bench in hand carved limestone. The back is decorated with vintage tiles from France. The armrests have a dentil decorative pattern and the feet have in-swept ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone

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

Antique French 'Allegory of Love' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

Antique White Cararra Marble Column Sculpture Bust Pedestal Stand 40"
Located in Dayton, OH
#42667 Antique white Carrara marble column or pedestal featuring a three piece design with square base and capital, and round cylindrical body. DIMENSIONS 8 1/4" x 8 1/4" x 39.5" h
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

Neoclassical Black Marble Pedestal Column
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful neoclassical marble pedestal column, late 20th century. Probably hailing from Italy, this handsome column is of the deepest lico...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

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

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

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...
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Alabaster

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

Janus et Cie Amalfi Tuxedo Sofa Bench by Mario Papperzini
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic neoclassical style Amalfi tuxedo sofa bench or daybed attributed to Janus et Cie, Los Angeles, CA. Designed in the mid-century by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The gard...
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

20th Century Metalcrafters Brass and Iron Serpentine Fireplace Fender
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 20th Century Virginia Metalcrafters Brass and Iron Serpentine Fireplace Fender Measure 48" in width, 14" in depth and 10" in height.
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Iron

Fire Screen in Patinated Brass Late 19th Century
Located in Tilburg, NL
Fire Screen in Patinated Brass Late 19th Century. A very elegant and beautifully patinated fire screen in brass - late 19th century / early 20th century. A simple yet stylish design...
Category

Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Beautiful 18th-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Fireplace Grate or Fire Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

Pair of Italian Carved Marble Neoclassical Urns with Lotus Motif
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Carved Marble Neoclassical Urns with Lotus Motif ,Sold in Pairs Only. Offered is a pair of strikingly sculptural Italian carved marble urns, executed in richly vein...
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

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

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

20th Century Neoclassical Large Wire Mesh and Brass Fireplace Screen
Located in Germantown, MD
A Large 20th Century Neoclassical Wire Mesh and Brass Fireplace Screen. Measures 44" in width, 7" in depth and 33" in height.
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

Large Bronze Neoclassical Garden Sculpture Of A Youth With Tambourine
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive, large bronze garden statue depicting a Neoclassical youth wearing a fleece sash around the hip, posed walking over a circular base with a tambourine raised high. The b...
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Val d'Osne Cast Iron White Snake Urns
Located in Richmond, VA
A small pair of white cast-iron urns with intertwined snakes. Marked with a “1” to denote the smallest of three sizes made by the renowned Val d’Osne Foundr...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Val d'Osne Cast Iron White Snake Urns
Val d'Osne Cast Iron White Snake Urns
$24,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Poured Stone Urn Form Planter
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional urn form planter in poured stone with great patina and surface. The urn features a big deep bowl with foliate decoration, two handles each with a face. The urn planter ha...
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cement

Vintage French Empire Large Cast Iron 42" Round Lion Urn Garden Planter on Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Style Large Cast Iron 42" Round Lion Urn...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

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

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

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 of 19th C. Italian Corinthian Columns
Pair of 19th C. Italian Corinthian Columns
$1,575 Sale Price / set
65% Off
Exceptional Bronze Garden Sculpture Of Neoclassical Youth With Tambourine
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large bronze garden statue depicting a smiling Neoclassical youth wearing fleece sash around the hip, posed walking over a circular base with a tambourine raised high.The bronze ...
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

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

19th Century Monumental Triple-Basin Iron Fountain by Val d'Osne Foundry, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-19th Century monumental Neoclassical triple-basin iron fountain with sculptural motif of children by Val d'Osne Foundry, France By: Val d'Osne Foundry Material: iron, metal Tech...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Iron

Neoclassical Greco-Roman Klismos Chaise Lounge 3 Available
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare, late 20th Century Neoclassical Greco Roman Klismos Chaise Lounge, crafted from cast aluminum by Restoration Hardware. A modern interpretation of t...
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

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

Vintage English Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style iron garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 7"W x 6"D x 11"H Very good vintage cond...
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

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

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

2 French Painted & Fired Neoclassical Leaded Botanical Stained Glass Windows 62"
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Vintage reclaimed French painted and fired leadedstained glass windows. Features a Neoclassical botanical garden scene with vinbrant flowers and architecture. Signed E Couet alon...
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stained Glass, Wood

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

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

Vintage Cast Iron Garden Finials, Pair
Vintage Cast Iron Garden Finials, Pair
$1,196 Sale Price / set
36% Off
Vintage Regency Brown Jordan “Venetian” Lounge Chairs With Ottomans, 4 Pieces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Create the ultimate outdoor retreat with this complete seating ensemble from the coveted "Venetian" collection by luxury maker Brown Jordan. This exquisite set, including two lounge ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

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

Mid Century Brass Fireplace Log Holder with Paw Feet
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid Century Brass Fireplace Log Holder with Paw Feet. Measures 20.5" in width fully open, 15.5" in depth and 7.5" in height.l and 16" in height with handle.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Sherle Wagner Rose Quartz "Renaissance" Cabinet or Drawer Knob - 10 Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sherle Wagner Rose Quartz Drawer or Cabinet Pulls. 2" d x 1.5" w. - 10 Available. Please note that because Rose Quartz is natural, the pulls might be slightly different in tone. ...
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Architectural Column Capitals
Located in Doylestown, PA
A pair of large glazed terracotta columns capitals reportedly from a New York building, circa 1890.
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Antique Architectural Column Capitals
Pair of Antique Architectural Column Capitals
$1,200 Sale Price / set
31% Off
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

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

Neoclassical French Circular Garden Jardiniere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French circular garden Jardiniere planter with an ornamental classical relief of cherubs around.
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

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

Two Large French Concrete Neoclassical Planters, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of two very large classical concrete planters. This set will be fabulous flanking a front door, on a patio, or in a garden. We also love the i...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

Sherle Wagner Crystal "Renaissance" Cabinet or Drawer Knob - 10 Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sherle Wagner Crystal Drawer or Cabinet Pulls. 2" d x 1.5" w. - 10 Available. If you would like specific photographed pulls - just ask! Longer screw stems can be purchased from ...
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Monumental Pair of Italian Carved Stone Obelisks
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of finely carved elegant stone obelisks on a square base. Timeless decoration for your garden or interior. Measurements, Obelisks - Height cm 210 ( 83 inches ) Bases- Height cm...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan Florentine Garden Dining Suite
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional wrought aluminum patio and garden outdoor furniture dining suite designed by Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan. From the Fl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of English 1920s Cast Stone Urns Ornaments with Fruit and Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English cast stone urns from circa 1920 with fruit and floral motifs on square bases. This pair of English cast stone urns, circa 1920, showcases an exquisite display of fr...
Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

Vintage Cherub or Putti Terracotta Planter or Urn by Bitossi Filippo - Italy
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

Monumental Concrete French Garden Planters or Urns with, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A monumental pair of neoclassical style concrete garden planters or urns. The edges of each are in a trompe l'oeil style and give the illusion of ruffled fabric. The sides of the bod...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

Neoclassical Roman Marble Herm
Located in Essex, MA
Wonderfully Carved Neoclassical Male Herm of Statuary Marble. Roman Senator looking toward the left. Possibly Cicero. Provenance: Palm Beach Collector
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Statuary Marble

French 19th Century Cast Iron Urn
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large, Neoclassical cast iron garden urn from the 19th century, exhibiting all the elegance and grandeur of the period. Painted in a deep green, the urn features iconic and timeles...
Category

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

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.

Recently Viewed

View All