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
Antique Corinthian Capital, Glazed Ceramic, Canada/U.S., Late 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Architectural Corinthian Capital - glazed cast ceramic composition - Canada or United States - late 19th century.
Good antiq...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Antique French Neoclassical Small Lead Cherub Head Wall Fountain Garden Art
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical Small Lead Cherub Head Wall Fountain Garden Art. Item features a cast lead form, wonderful detail desirable patina, very nice i...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
Antique French 'Judgement of Paris' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French fireback with the Judgement of Paris. Neoclassical period. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it ca...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Glazed Terra Cotta Lion Garden Seat
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Antique Italian fern or drinks stand or garden seat crafted in terra cotta depicting an ancient stylized lion, decorated in a classic white glaze, now crackled.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
18th - 19th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French fireplace shovel made of wrought iron with a brass handle. Neoclassical period. The shovel is in a good condition.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
Antique German Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century German 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.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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 is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Classic Stately Mott Garden Urn Planter
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous neoclassical style 19th century iron urn stamped Mott Iron Works with classic detailing and grey patina. Married to a plinth by a different maker.
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Neoclassical Style Painted Garden Urn Jardinaires
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic pair of French painted metal garden urns on stands or jardiniere planters. Made in the neoclassical taste they feature large acanthus motif han...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
French Neoclassical Concrete Figural Cherub Rams Garden Planters, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical 28" concrete cement figural cherub and rams garden planters - a pair. Item features concrete forms, rams head figural "handles" cherub, wreath and vine sc...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Pair of Small Steel Grey Cast-Iron Urns
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of small cast-iron urns, each body of bulbous, semi-lobed form, the flared rims and circular integral bases ornamented with egg and dart motif, marked “Deville Paillette & Cie...
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Late Georgian Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A fine brass and cast iron fire grate, in the George III style. The high shaped back with a central cartouche depicts a double headed eagle and shield, held by a man and a woman. The...
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Early 1800s English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique French 'Woman with Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback with a woman and a cupid.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black /...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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 is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th - 19th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French fireplace shovel made of wrought iron. Neoclassical period. The shovel is in a good condition.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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 is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
German Neoclassical Style Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century German Neoclassical style fireback with an unknown coat of arms.
It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
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20th Century German Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Enormous Tall Rustic French Neoclassical Concrete Garden Planters, a Set of 2
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of two large rustic French concrete garden planters. This pair of garden planters sit upon square concrete bases. The fluted sides feature scalloped stylized decorations. This pair will be fabulous flanking a front door, or on a patio. We also love the idea of filling them with ice and Veuve or Moët champagne...
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Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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 is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or 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.
...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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 is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Georgian Period Neoclassical Style Marble Mantel
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An antique neo-classical style marble chimneypiece from the late Georgian period.
The tapering pilasters are inlaid with panels of Scottish Isla Rosa Tiree marble and overlaid with ...
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Early 19th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A truly stunning pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. marble pedestals. The square tapered pair of pedestals are raised by square mottled edge white Carrara marble bases. T...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Zinc Laurel Leaf Garden Spheres
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderfully charming pair of 20th century English zinc garden spheres covered in laurel leaves and perfect for topping the columns flanking your drivew...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Zinc
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Monumental Stone Garden Vases
Located in Rome, IT
Impressive pair of hand carved vases in the neoclassical style, the cover with fruit finial, above an ovoid body adorned with Nereid handles and festoons, raised on circular foot and...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Tall Neoclassical Style Faux Bois Cherub Planter or Jardinière in Dark Gray
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall neoclassial style Jardinière with cherub handles. This pretty planter is tall, and deep gray in color. It stands upon a square base and features two faux bois handles with sma...
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20th Century North American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass, Plaster
Large Architectural Cabinet with Fountain
Located in Atlanta, GA
Extraordinary Lavabo depicting urn ornated with garlands & dolphins. Having a pewter basin and the cabinet complete with faux marble grey. The two sides a...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Pewter
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Granite Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A monumental and elegant pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. granite columns. Each circular column is raised by a square base below a mottled socle pedestal. The columns d...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite
Very Fine Large 19th Century Carved Marble Urns, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very fine pair of hand-carved Carrera marble urns. Over sized and intricately designed with a carved rim and the body with large sunflowers and o...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Irish Neo-Classical Chimneypiece
Located in New York, NY
A very fine late 18th century Irish neo-classical chimneypiece of elegant proportions in Statuary marble with tapering pilasters inlaid with blind flutes of Convent Siena marble whic...
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Early 18th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
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 at no extra cos...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Lady' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fireback is in a good...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Italian Neoclassical White Glazed Ceramic Urn, Large Scale
By Ceccarelli
Located in Stamford, CT
This classic Tuscan vase is a refined decorative complement to both traditional and contemporary interiors. Handcrafted of ceramic and glazed white it feat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
Beautiful French Carrara Marble Antique Marble Neoclassical Fireplace Surround
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This fireplace, executed in the beautiful clear white Carrara marble, exudes luxury. The round corners that continue from the plinth to the top give this fireplace its elegant appear...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Green Marble Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of handsome and very decorative Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. green marble columns. Each elegant column is raised on a square white Carrara marble base with a mottled...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble and Onyx Pedestal Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. marble and onyx pedestal column. The column is raised by a square onyx base with striking cut corners. The circular central support displays a mottled and fluted design and beautiful veins throughout. Above is the mottled circular onyx shelf.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Onyx, Marble
French Neoclassical Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French neoclassical style fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be mad...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Blue John and Statuary Marble English Georgian Mantle
By James Paine
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A magnificent antique statuary marble chimneypiece with semi-precious Blue-John and Sienna marble inlays. The statuary marble centre tablet has a large inlaid oval panel of 'Millers ...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Statuary Marble
Large 18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical fireplace basket - fire basket made of cast iron, brass and wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional. The total w...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Early French Fern and Blackberry White Iron Garden or Patio Set of Three, 1800s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Channel your inner Gray Gardens with this beautiful Hollywood Regency cast iron garden furniture set. Painted in white, this set include...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Polished Steel Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireplace shovel made of polished steel. The shovel is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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 is ma...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Lady' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fireback is in a good...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Stand for a Roasting Jack, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French Neoclassical period stand for a roasting jack. The stand is hand forged and made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. The fireback is in a good condition. It does not have cracks.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique Heavy Stone French Planters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of antique French planters with cherubs. One has more patina than the other (see images). These are a very heavy stone material. Perhaps l...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Collection of Four Neoclassical Columns in Istrian Stone
Located in London, GB
A collection of four neo-classical columns in Istrian stone. The moulded base surmounted by fluted shafts with finely carved Corinthian capitals to top. Very fine quality. (Width and...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Large And Notable Cast Iron Garden Fountain With Putti
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Heavy cast iron Putti Fountain for exterior or interior use. Black painted arch shaped top with high relief decoration of two putti pouring from a vessel as the fountain spout. Foliate decorated borders and a shell and floral crest.
The shaped lower part with openwork foliate top. Working condition is unknown.
H. 62", W. 32", Depth 24"
Condition: The water spigot...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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 is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Life Size Bonded or Cold Cast Marble Garden Sculpture of a Young Girl
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a bonded marble or cold cast marble garden sculpture of a tall young girl. She is standing up and looking down with her right hand shyly waving and offering her left hand to someone. She is wearing a simple long pleated dress...
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
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 is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
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 is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
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 is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fireback is in a good ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Style 'Allegory of Love' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French neoclassical style fireback with an allegory of love. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black or pewte...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century Neoclassical Marble Sculpture of the Three Graces after Canova
Located in Essex, MA
Large 19th century neoclassical carved marble sculpture of the three graces after Canova. A Beautiful execution of one of Canova's Masterpieces. Ours amazingly accurate to the sculpt...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Statuary Marble
Wrought Iron and Brass Curule Chairs, 1960's
Located in Rochester, NY
Four wrought iron metal mesh classical style curule form chairs ( three side chairs and one armchair ) with brass urn finials at top posts in overall nicely aged original surface. Lo...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought 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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