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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.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
A Set Of 4 Walnut Italian Pilaster Columns With Gilt Carved Capitals
Located in London, GB
A set of 4 reclaimed pilasters with gilt wood carved capitals and gilt socles. The fluted pilasters with carved gilt floral drapery hung from Ionic capitals. These were used as doo...
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1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Rose Tarlow Style Iron Twig Stone Garden Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Striking pair of patio and garden two-tier tables made in the style and manner or Rose Tarlow's iron twig outdoor collection. The tables feature an iron frame with a faux bois twig b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Iron

19th Century Original Wooden Turned Finial for Garden or Home
Located in Essex, MA
Hand carved and crfated 30 inch high wooden garden finial decorated with neoclassical garlands, foliate designs and decorative carvings. this is truly a spectacular piece for a gard...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

English Wedgwood Jasperware Bowl Neoclassical
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white matte stoneware bowl, in the Neoclassical design style, circa mid- to late 20th century, E...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

20th Century Classicist Style Marble Ornamental Pillar/Column
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique marble ornamental pillar in Classicist style. Bordeau red marble with grey white\flecking square plinth with balustrade-formed column base with carved Acanthius capping. The ...
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20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 19th Century Classical Style Oval Shaped Urn
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century Portland stone classical style oval shaped urn with carved lion mask detailing sitting on a fluted base.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Pair of Neoclassical Style Steel Curule Garden Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of Italian polished steel patio and garden dining armchairs featuring neoclassical style curule legs. Hand-crafted from thick steel with an open design and dramatic pro...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

B. Altman N.Y. 1930s Three Panel Decoupage Room Screen w/ 18thc European Prints
Located in Savannah, GA
This classic large three paneled room screen features very detailed hand painted designs with 18th century decoupaged prints depicting a variety of historical scenes. The two side p...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Carved Antique Limestone Capital Pedestal from France, Circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in France, circa 1850, this limestone pedestal was most likely the capital of an architectural column. Each side has been adorned with two tightly wound volutes, indicati...
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1850s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Pair 19th Century Dove Grey Marble Column Pedestals
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair 19th Century dove grey marble column pedestals, of good proportions, with stepped circular bases.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Lifesize Antique Classical Female Carved Stone Statue on a Marble Base
Located in Miami, FL
Lifesize Antique Classical Female Carved Stone Statue on a Marble Base Offered for sale is an antique carved stone classical figurative sculpture of a woman or possibly a dancer po...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Stone

Beige Lumel Marble Fireplace In Neo-gothic Style Circa 1880
Located in Honnelles, WHT
Beige Lumel Marble Fireplace In Neo-Gothic Style Circa 1880 Dimensions of the hearth: 90 x 96cm
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Antique Neoclassical Style Bronze Fire Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This early 20th century antique neoclassical style bronze fire insert is highly decorative, the three panels detailed with high quality, good definition details of figures, flowers, ...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Bronze, Iron

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

Two Antique Limestone Ionic Column Pedestals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking set of 2 English antique Portland limestone ionic column pedestals dating to circa 1800. Suitable for use as display plinths or simply architectural features, these 220-ye...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Limestone

19th Century Rosé Boréal Pillar
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Rosé Boréal pillar in the form of a classical column. The solid cylindrical barrel, in a blush coloured Rosé Boréal stone rests on a squared base of black marble.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Marble

20th Century Neoclassical Stained Cherry Pedestal Plant stand
Located in Germantown, MD
20th Century Neoclassical Stained Cherry Pedestal or Plant stand Measures 11" in diameter and stands 36.5" tall.
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cherry

Antique Dutch Copper Log Holder, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th Century Dutch neoclassical log basket. The firewood basket is made of copper and has a brass handle. Also called 'Frisian nail bucket'. Was used for the transportation o...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Copper, Brass

Pair of Limestone Greek Style Ionic Column Pedestals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A spectacular pair of English Greek style Portland limestone ionic column pedestals dating to circa 1800. Suitable for use as display plinths or simply architectural features, these ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Set of Five Rose Tarlow Style Iron Lattice Garden Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical set of five iron patio and garden armchairs made in the style and manner of Rose Tarlow. The chairs feature large hand-crafted iron frames with a neoclassical style lattice...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 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 firebac...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

The Bolection A: A Classical Stone Fireplace Profile Without Shelf or Plinths
Located in Chicago, IL
The Bolection A stone fireplace shares a classical Bolection-style profile with our Bolection B design, but without the top shelf piece and the plinths. The molding profile curves o...
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2010s American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Neoclassical Limestone Column Pedestals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An impressive pair of English neoclassical style Portland limestone column pedestals dating to circa 1800. Suitable for use as display plinths or simply architectural features, these...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Limestone

French Neoclassical Style 'Hestia' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th Century French Neoclassical Style fireback / backplash with the goddess Hestia. The torch is the symbol of Hestia, goddess of fire and more specifically the domestic hearth. Wh...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 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 firebac...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of French Neoclassical Style Marble Urn Finials
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of superbly weathered 19th century French neoclassical style marble urn finials. These elegant ornamental garden urns are classically styled, each matching urn carved with swa...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Vtg Neoclassical Regency Style Iron X Form Stretcher Garden Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Neoclassical Regency Style Iron X Form Stretcher Garden Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item featured has sturdy construction with x-form stretcher base, riveted slat seats, weathered f...
Category

Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Michael Taylor Montecito Chairs with Two Ottomans
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive patio and garden suite designed by Michael Taylor Designs consisting of four Montecito armchairs and two matching ottomans. The iconic set is constructed from solid alumin...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan Florentine Garden Dining Suite
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional wrought aluminum patio and garden dining suite designed by Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan. The Florentine collection set consists of six dining armchairs and one oval d...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 6 Iron Frame Garden Chairs in Snowy White Sunbrella Fabric, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 6 vintage French dining chairs featuring intricate wrought iron frames with elegant scrolls, leaf motifs and an X-support bar. These chairs have circular seatbacks with deco...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

The Bolection B: A Classical Stone Fireplace Profile with Shelf and Plinths
Located in Chicago, IL
The Bolection B carved stone fireplace features a classical Bolection-style profile, curving out and then back in. Additional layers of molding add to the visual interest. The top s...
Category

2010s American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone

18th Century French Napoleon III Weight-Driven Spit Jack
Located in Amerongen, NL
Functional 18th century French Napoleon III weight-driven spit jack made of wrought iron, wood and stone. It was used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Wrought Iron

Pair of Antique Neoclassical Style Lead Urns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique early Neoclassical style lead urns. In Neoclassical style, this unusual garden urns are of a unique size, perfect for showcasing foliage or displayed decoratively i...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Lead

Wood Column Pedestal Table Neoclassical for Sculpture or Cocktail
Located in New York, NY
A wood 'Ionic' style column pedestal with fluted pillar and round base, in the Neoclassical Greco-Roman style, circa 20th century. Column is substantial, solid, all wood with fluted ...
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Neoclassical Stained Mahogany Pedestal
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 19th Century Neoclassical Stained Mahogany Pedestal. Measures 13" in diameter and stands 35" tall.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Mahogany

Large Cast Iron Statue of Diana the Huntress from a Property in Belgium, C. 1960
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally installed on a property in Belgium, this large garden statue portrays the Roman goddess, Diana (in Greek mythology, she is known as Arte...
Category

1960s Belgian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cast Stone, Cement, Stone, Iron, Metal

Early 20th C. Neoclassic Style Zinc Arched Pediment w/Great Patina, 4 ft
Located in Atlanta, GA
An American zinc arched pediment from the early 20th century. This antique architectural piece from American has been designed with Neoclassical inspired wreath and ribbon bow-ties within its center and has a half-moon, arched shape with flattened bottom edge. This piece is nicely aged, with zinc atop wood which has a beautiful rusty patina throughout. There is a newer wood replaced at backside. This early 20th century architectural zinc pediment...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Zinc

Antique Onyx and Gilt Metal Corinthian Column
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique onyx and gilt metal Corinthian column. This was most likely made in Italy, it dates from around the 1930’s. It is of superb quality, the design of a neo classical...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Onyx, Metal

19th Century Italian Giltwood Architectural Fragment Wall Swag Pediment
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th-Century Italian gilt wood pediment / architectural fragment / wall swag / hanging wall ornament. This stunning architectural element has a lovely shell center...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Giltwood

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 Brass Neoclassical Style Andirons
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Brass Neoclassical Style Andirons. Square tapering reeded column with corinthian capitals resting on splayed paw feet.
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Iron

Classical Style and Hand-Painted Antique Wooden Display Stand Column Pedestal
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, impressive and all handcrafted, 19th century wooden column. Thanks to its classical and perfectly geometrical design, this column pedestal can be used and enjoyed in all kind...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Pine

Pair of Wood Pedestals
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of stained wood display pedestals retailed by Restoration Hardware circa 1993. Decorated on four sides with square moldings. 42 inches high by 22 inches wide by 22 inches deep....
Category

1990s American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

A Pair of Stoneware Statues of Commerce and Knowledge
Located in Katonah, NY
A fine and rare pair of stoneware figures representing Commerce and Knowledge, possibly produced by Doulton & Co. of Lambeth, England, the figure of Knowledge depicted as a youth, classically robed and seated on a tree trunk, with open book in proper left hand and stylus in proper right hand, the figure of Commerce depicted as a youthful Hermes, the Greek god of trade, commerce and communications, partially draped, wearing a winged helmet and holding a caduceus, standing alongside a barrel topped with a book and a money pouch, English, ca. 1870. Each figure 47 ins. high. Knowledge 20 ins. wide, 16 ins. deep. Commerce 20 ins. wide, 16 ins. deep. On associated composition stone square pedestals...
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1870s English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Red Marble Pedestals in the Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
Pair of red marble pedestals in the Neoclassical style French, 19th Century Height 108cm, width 33cm, depth 33cm Crafted in France during the 19th century, this refined pair of ped...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Magnificent C1950s Neo Classical style Bronze Fountain
Located in London, GB
A Magnificent Neoclassical style Bronze Fountain that stands at a whopping 7ft in height. This Fountain Spurts water from the Top From the bottom its Raised by a column and four Clas...
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Garden Armchairs, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 1950s iron chairs from France with gorgeous patina + a sculptural frame that sets these apart from your standard garden chair. Easily used indoor or outdoors, these now hav...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Antique Neoclassical Painted Oak Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique neoclassical painted oak firemantel , sourced from a £13 million house in Hampstead, London. Painted with a faux marble effect and highlighted with traces of gilding, thi...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Oak, Paint

Antique Copper Horse and Jockey with Sulky Weathervane
Located in Redding, CT
Antique Copper Horse and Jockey with Sulky Weathervane. Perfect weathered Patina .
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Copper

Pair of 19th C. Italian Carved Painted Finials
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th-century Italian neoclassical finials, each meticulously carved from wood, their design epitomizing the grandeur and refined aesthetics of the neoclassical movement. These finia...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

1960s Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Pineapple Door Knocker
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a stunning, solid-brass Virginia Metalcrafters pineapple door knocker, circa 1960s. Heavily polished and appears to have never been used. Marked on backside with Virginia M...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 panels 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 French Malachite and Ormolu Pedestals
Located in London, GB
Pair of French malachite and ormolu pedestals French, 20th Century Height 102cm, width 44cm, depth 44cm Elegantly mounted with ormolu features and fully covered in malachite, this...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

Pair of 18th Century Painted Double Doors English Circa 1790-1800
Located in Hudson, NY
Beautiful pair of double doors with wonderful painted surface. This pair of neoclassical doors, would e a increasing addition to any room. They are fully operational and still heave ...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Italian andirons
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Italian decorative andirons, circa 1900s. The pair of andirons is made of bronze and hand-crafted wrought iron. Fully decorated with 4 faces on the top of the bronze elements...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair Of Italian Turn Of The Century Neoclassical St. Giltwood Corinthian Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of Italian Turn of the Century Neo-Classical st. Giltwood Corinthian columns, circa 1900. The pair of carved Corinthian columns are raised on square plinths below a w...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Giltwood

"Marquette" Plaster Ceiling Medallion
Located in Alexandria, VA
This plaster ceiling medallion is hand-cast by our own craftsman from a mold made from an antique (circa 1790) medallion in a period house. The 16 scalloped-edge segments each with b...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Plaster

Set of Sixteen Brown Jordan Florentine Style Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of sixteen wrought iron patio and garden dining chairs made in the style and manner of Brown Jordan Florentine by O. W. Lee in Pasa...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel, 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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