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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
Late 18th century Italian Neo Classical Hand Painted Panel
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing neoclassical hand painted panel in fresco style. Italy circa 1780 Weathered, small losses. Measurements include the wooden base. H:52,5cm W:39,5cm D:7cm
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Collection Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Carved Wooden Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful collection of three 18th century neoclassical carved wooden ornaments. France circa 1780. Weathered, small losses Measurements are individual and include the wooden base. ...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Pair of Michael Taylor Style Montecito Garden Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of iron Montecito patio and garden lounge chairs after Michael Taylor. Crafted from iron by a foundry in Los Angeles, CA featuring oversized basket style Montecito fra...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Huge Spanish Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Table Lamp with Winged Dragons
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind Carved Alabaster Urn Lamp with Winged Dragon Handles, Spain, 1930s This stunning Art Deco period alabaster lamp has an elegant neoclassical urn design with foliage carv...
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20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Alabaster

French Painted & Fired Victorian Style Botanical Garden Stained Glass Window 69"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage large French painted and fired stained glass window. Features a Victorian garden scene with a woman seated in the garden amidst beautiful flowing gardens. Dimensions: 16.75...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Stained Glass, Wood

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...
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20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Stained Glass, Wood

Brown Jordan Florentine Garden Suite by Richard Frinier
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional signed set of Brown Jordan Florentine garden dining chairs and table designed by Richard Frinier. The set features a custom-ordered...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Vintage Cast Terracotta Figural 28" Cherub Putti Garden Planter Pots - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Cast Terracotta Figural 28" Cherub Putti Garden Planter Pots - a Pair. Item f...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

Classical Style 4 Pc. Brass Fireplace Tool Set circa 1900/20's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique brass fireplace tool set to include a shovel, tongs, poker and the stand. Executed in the Aesthetic Movement style, m...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

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...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Iron

Pair French 19th Century Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Andirons / Chenets
Located in New York, NY
Pair of finely modeled and cast gilt bronze andirons (chenets) in the neoclassical style measuring 21 1/2 inches tall, 5 in wide and 13 1/2 in deep.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

18th Century French Napoleon III Weight-Driven Spit Jack
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Wrought Iron

Column Pedestal Plaster Stand Grecian Ionic Neoclassical Style
Located in New York, NY
A glazed plaster Grecian Ionic order column pedestal stand in the Neoclassical style, circa mid to late-20th century. Piece is an off-white glazed plaster. A great piece for a sculpt...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Plaster

Vintage Neoclassical Stone Garden Obelisks, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful pair of large vintage Neoclassical or Grand Tour cast stone garden obelisk statues USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 6.75"W x 6.75"D ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Cast Stone

18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Grate or Fire Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireplace grate made of wrought iron. The fireplace grate is in a good condition and is fully functional. Width at front is 56 cm (22.1 inches...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Italian Neoclassical Marble Columns With Capitals, Set of Three
Located in Stamford, CT
18th/19th century Italian Neoclassical carved marble column fragments, a set of three. Two with Ionic capitals, one with a simple Corinthian capital. All with great surface from age ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Pink Stone Architectural Plinth
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from warm pink Cantera stone, this architectural fragment—likely Mexican in origin—offers a beautifully weathered glimpse into classical design. Rectangular in form and substa...
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20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

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...
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1990s American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

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...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Cement

Huge Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Lamp and Column Pedestal Stand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Monumental alabaster pedestal-mounted large scale neoclassical urn vase lamp. Spain, 1920-1930s. This ginormous urn lamp with handles has an elegant design an amazing aged patina. Standing on classical column pedestal. These opulent alabaster floor lamps provide a charming light and they have a gorgeous appearance when lit. The pedestal and the urn can be placed together or displayed separately as both parts have independent lights. Placed in a main entry hall, besdie a door in any other room or near a console table they will be stunning. Eye-catching used alone or with other alabaster urn table lamps and floor lamps to create a theatrical atmosphere (as shown at the images) On sale as a set ( column pedestal stand...
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20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Alabaster

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...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

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...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Plaster

Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Lamp on Column
Located in Barcelona, ES
Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Lamp on Pedestal Stand Gorgeous alabaster pedestal-mounted uplighter neoclassical urn lamp. Italy, 1940s. Amazing aged patina, it provides a charming ligh...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Alabaster

Neoclassical Style Brass HorseHeads Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style fireplace tools are made of brass. They are ornated with chiled brass horse heads. This is a French work. Circa 1950
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Portuguese 19th Century Plaster Column
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A supremely elegant Portuguese 19th century sculpted plaster column for Neoclassical beauty in any interior or patio. The column features a small abacus (the top surface) for elevati...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Plaster

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Neoclassical Style Griffin Jardiniere Planter
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking neoclassical style reproduction in metal of an iconic griffin sculpture having scalloped bowl on top and rounded base at the bottom. Nice patina that shows age. Medium weig...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

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...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Neoclassical, Wood, Art Glass, Large Stained Glass Doors, Italy, 1930s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Neoclassical, Wood, Art Glass, Large Stained Glass Doors, Italy, 1930s Pair of interesting early 20th century wood and stained glass double doors having substantial bronze hardware....
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Art Glass, Wood

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Concrete

Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Vintage Neoclassical Metal Garden Obelisk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful vintage metal garden finial or obelisk USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 4.75"W x 4.75"D x 17.75"H Very good vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

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...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Cast Stone

Pair of Monumental Large Cast Iron Garden Urns 53.5"H
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A Gorgeous Pair of Large Cast Iron Garden Urns measuring an impressive 53.5" in height. Each massive urn sits atop a separate pedestal that measures 17"H x 20"'D. The urns measure 36...
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Janus Et Cie Capella Garden Dining Table White 165 CM
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous labeled Janus et Cie patio and garden dining table measuring 165 cm or 65 inches in diameter. The large aluminum table is powder coated in a cirrus white finish. The round t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

19th Century Antique Hand Carved Pink Marble Double Basin Kitchen Sink
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century Antique Hand Carved Pink Marble Double Basin Kitchen Sink
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

French Wrought Iron Brown Painting Set of Garden Bistro Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
New French wrought iron painting set of garden bistro outdoor Indoor & Outdoor The price includes two chairs and one white marble top table. Available ...
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2010s European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought 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

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Alabaster

Neoclassical Style Brass HorseHeads Fireplace Tools in the Styl of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant neoclassical style horseheads fireplace tools is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1950
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

A fine French 1920s 4-Panel Folding Screen Room Divider
Located in Long Island City, NY
A fine French early 20th century folding screen room divider with four mahogany panels adorned with small windows, gilded lacquered molding...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Fabric, Glass, Mahogany

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...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

18th Century Italian Carved Limestone Corinthian Capital
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century Italian Neoclassical carved limestone Corinthian capital. Weathered and broken, this architectural fragment makes an resonant outdoor or indoor decorative element. Gre...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Marble Corinthian Capital
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Neoclassical Italian hand carved marble Corinthian capital. Carved in high relief on three sides from white marble with a now weathered surface. The fourth side left unf...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

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...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Concrete

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Finial Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair wooden finial ornaments with traces of their original gilding. Italy, circa 1800-1850. Weathered and small losses. H:29cm W:11cm D:11cm
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Pedestal or Decorative Stand
Located in Miami, FL
A fine 19th century Italian hand-carved Carrara marble pedestal sculpted from luxurious Carrara marble, the choice of sculptors for centuries, it features a tiered twist design, one ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Neoclassical Style Mahogany Plant Stand
Located in Astoria, NY
Neoclassical Style Mahogany Plant Stand, circular top above foliate motif fluted stem atop tripod base. 57" H x 22" W x 22" D.  Provenance:...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Mahogany

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Set of Six Michael Taylor Montecito Garden Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of six Michael Taylor designs Montecito dining armchairs (model #MTD-1078) featuring a dramatic black powder coated finish. The iconic chairs have smooth ball finials on the...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Italian Bronze Garden Statue or Fountain of Pan Playing Flute, Early 20th C
Located in St. Louis, MO
Antique Italian bronze & copper garden statue or sculpture of pan playing flute while standing on a conch shell on an oval plinth. From an estate with a wo...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Copper

Antique 'Gardening' Fireback' / Backsplash, Neoclassical Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 19th century French 'Gardening' Fireback / Backsplash. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter colored wit...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

Swedish Vintage Pair of Tole Urns
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Swedish pair of tole urns, circa 1900 (very early 20th century) made of a lightweight metal that has been transformed by an ochre-orange paint. The proportions have the familiarity o...
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20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

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,...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Onyx, Marble

2 Vintage Architectural Lion Head Corbels Columns Pillars Sculpture Stands 49"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two vintage Raymond Enkeboll style columns / corbels / pillars / stands. Made of composite featuring ornate lion heads, acanthus designs, and...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Composition

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

Pair of Pedestals in Neoclassical Style, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant pair of pedestals in the neoclassical style, dating from the 20th century. The classically inspired design and decoration are reminiscent of antique models and make them idea...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Softwood

Classic Pair of Concrete Garden Ornamental Pineapple Sculptures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish pair of neoclassical concrete pineapple sculptures for the garden. Heavy concrete construction with lovely age acquired patina.
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Concrete

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.