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
Color: Gray
Architectural Model of a Cistern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An interesting mid 19th century architectural model of a cistern sculpted in limestone, possibly Bath stone, carved into an elongated oval form. Beautifully weathered and of good scale, this carved limestone sculpture...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
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.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sandstone
Pair of Neoclassical Style Antique Sandstone Garden Urns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This spectacular pair of neoclassical style antique sandstone garden urns were sourced from an estate in the west of Scotland circa 1800. Both decorative stone urns are of a large an...
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Late 18th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sandstone
19th Century Neoclassical 'Pillars with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars and a floral decoration. The pillars stand for freedom, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireback is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Aria
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological roman subject of Aria in Lecce limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto.
Measurements: Statues cm 160, base cm 85.
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
18th - 19th Century French Log Holder or Log Basket
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th - 19th century French Neoclassical log holder. The log holder is made of polished copper. It has a total width, including the handles, of 40.5 cm (15.9"). The conditio...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Superb Italian Stone Neoclassical Style Fireplace
Located in Rome, IT
A finely carved Italian limestone fireplace with female caryatid figures and shaped frieze with elegant acanthus leaves decoration.
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Limestone
French Neoclassical Steel and Brass Antique Accent Table in Maison Jansen Style
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH NEOCLASSICAL STEEL, BRASS AND MARBLE ACCENT TABLE
Manner of Maison Jansen, circa mid 20th century
Item # 905WGQ20P
A sleek and s...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
Antique French Neoclassical 'Venus' Fire Back, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French fire back with Venus. Venus with her mirror and torch of Hestia. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. The tor...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Terracotta Garden Armillary Sundial
By Blanchard
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique Terracotta Garden Armillary Sundial. This antique sundial made by Blanchard (stamped) is something to be admired with its sheer scale. The T...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Antique Salvaged Hand Carved Carrera Marble Fragment Depicting Joan of Arc
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This salvaged carved architectural element is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1835 and done in a Neoclassical style. This antique frag...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Two Italian Stone Garden Sculptures of Apollo and Roman Goddess
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological subject in Lecce limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto.
Measurements: Statues cm 160, base cm 85.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Wall Fountain in Giallo d'Istria from the 21st Century
Located in Greding, DE
Light-colored wall fountain in Giallo d'Istria with a rectangular basin and a tall rear wall. The wall fountain shows straight lines and has three water spouts.
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2010s European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Woodard Chantilly Rose White Wrought Iron Tea or Bar Cart
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a Classic Woodard Chantilly Rose wrought iron tea cart or bar cart, well made and fine quality.
Wood, a great American company, furnished th...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Louis XVI Painted Wood Jardinière Stands
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The circular container carved with pearls and rinceaux and supported by an inswept strung-piaster quadripartite stand with a central finial and hung with swags raised on a conforming...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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
Pair of Reclaimed Atlas Garden Statues
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This highly decorative pair of near life-size composition term statues of Greek God Atlas are an imposing mythological addition to a formal garden or interior. Traditionally, Atlas is depicted holding up the heavens, an eternal punishment bestowed on him for leading the Titan rebellion against Zeus, King of the Gods. However, in these composition adaptions, the Greek God Atlas carries an urn above his head. These can be planted with flowers and foliage or used simply as statuary. Made in the mid 20th century, each term statue is crafted from a blend of cement and fibreglass with some wear throughout that gives them a beautiful time-worn appeal.
Part statue, part jardiniere, these Atlas statues...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Antique Neo-Classical Variegated Marble Sculpture Display Pedestal, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique neo-classical carved variegated marble display sculpture pedestal offers Doric column-form with clipped corner display and octagonal and stepped base, circa 1900.
Measure...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
18th - 19th Century 'Abduction of Persephone' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the abduction of Persephone by Hades. Demeter, the goddess of the crops and harvest and Z...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Dalmation Granite Architectural Columns
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of Dalmation Black and White Speckle Granite Architectural Columns/ Plant Stands.
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20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite
Robert Adam Neoclassical Cast Iron Stove Urn
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A painted neoclassical cast iron stove in the form of a classical urn after a design by Robert Adam attributed to Carron Iron Company circa 1780. Originatin...
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Late 18th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Minerva' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the goddess Minerva. Goddess of knowledge, intellect and ingenuity of the human spirit. She is often depicted with an owl, symbol ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical French Carrara Marble White Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This beautiful antique surround fireplace is made from luxurious Carrara marble. Richly inlaid with ornate details and a centerpiece where the characteristic “scallop” makes its entrance.
Thanks to a wide, double profiled top, the contours of this fireplace are emphasized.
The massive consoles...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs and a shovel. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condition and fit ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Marble Nude Figure Statue On A Grey Marble Base
Located in Cypress, CA
Sensational life size Italian hand carved white marble figure of standing nude woman on grey marble base. 2nd half ot the 20th century
Meticulous attention has been given to every de...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique French Napoleon III 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Early 19th century French Neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireback...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condit...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th-19th Century Dutch Fireplace Blow Poke
Located in Amerongen, NL
Fire Blow Tube, Fire Blow Pipe, Blow Poker. The blow poker is in a good condition and is fully functional.
Your order will be carefully packed and at your doorstep within 1 to 3 day...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period andirons. The andirons are hand forged and made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill meat and poultry. Th...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Neoclassical fireback with flower decorations and two pillars. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and Stand for strength and the unknown. Towards...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs and a shovel. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condition and fit ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th-19th Century French 'the Time' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th Century Neoclassical period French fire back with the time. The time, an old man with a scythe, symbol of the ephemeral character of life.
The fireback is made of cast iro...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Dutch Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th/19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century Dutch neoclassical fireplace tool set consisting of two tasting forks (of which one decorated), 5 spoons, a poke, a shovel, a spatula, several spoons (of which on...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Large French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel, poker and log tongs. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condition and...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel, a fire fork and log tongs. The tools are made of wrough...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condit...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large 18th - 19th C. French Neoclassical Fireplace Poker Set
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel and stand. The stand is made of cast iron and brass and the tools are mad...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass, Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condit...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs and a shovel. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condition and fit ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs and a shovel. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condition and fit ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condit...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condit...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs and a shovel. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condition and fit ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condit...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Neoclassical 'Allegory of Peace' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18/19th century French Neoclassical fireback with an allegory of Peace. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienced grea...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condit...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire fork. The tools are made of wrought iron. The...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Rustic French Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel, fire fork and log tongs. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Three Graces Fountain, 21st Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large courtly fountain out of handcut and hand carved marble in a neoclassical style. The three graces surround the central column, above is another basin with waterspouts in the sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Small Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The conditio...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century White Iron Garden Urns
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of large neoclassical 19th century iron garden urns painted white.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Cast Stone Garden Ornament, circa 1920
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage cast stone garden ornament, circa 1920. Classical form with aged surface.
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1920s Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Neoclassical Dutch Polished Brass Log Holder, 18th, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished copper and brass and has a wrought iron handle. Also called 'aker'. Used to draw water from the well and...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
18th - 19th C. French Neoclassical Fireplace Toolset
Located in Amerongen, NL
Richly decorated 18th - 19th century French Neoclassical fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel and stand. The stand is made of brass and the tools of wrought iro...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Neoclassical fireback with flower decorations and two pillars. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and Stand for strength and the unknown. Towards...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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.
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