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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Neoclassical
Carved Neoclassical Georgian Style Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A handsomely carved Neoclassical Georgian fire mantel with classical dog leg opening. Featuring various mouldings throughout, this antique fireplace brings warm elegance to a setting...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Pine
Neoclassical Style Antique Wooden Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A smart neoclassical style antique wooden fire mantel dating from the early 20th century. This simple surround is made in pine with a waxed finish and centres around elaborate limewo...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Pine
19th Century Polished Steel Serpentine Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A 19th century polished steel serpentine fire grate, the railed basket with shaped collared fire bars above a fluted fret flanked by square tapering uprights. Fluted fillet details t...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Pair of Early 20th Century English Carved and Painted Neo-Classical Jardinières
Located in London, GB
A Pair of hand carved Neo-Classical Jardinières
By Lenygon & Abbot
The design derived from the ancient Roman sarcophagus, these carved planters are supported on lion's paw feet, the oval fluted bodies dressed with Lion's masks.
circa 1920
The Lion Mask holding a ring in its mouth derives from Ancient Roman furniture...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Neoclassical Style Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
The breakfront, moulded shelf above the frieze which is centred with a tablet carved with tazza shaped, lidded urn in statuary on sienna marble. This is flanked by bands of flutes; t...
Category
Mid-18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
20th Century Pair of Marble Vases with Base
Located in PALERMO, IT
Magnificent pair of marble vases with coeval bases, made of "triponticum marble" also called red peacock eye. Rare type of marble used in ancient ...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
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 ...
Category
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.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian 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...
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Wrought Iron
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 ...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Antique Marbled Plaster Statue of Hebe
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique marbled plaster statue of Hebe, the goddess of youth, after Antonio Canova. Made in plaster, the exterior of this life size sculptures is made to simulate marble, making t...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster
Alabaster Statue of David After the Antique
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An alabaster statue of David after the antique. In Neoclassical style, this impactful sculpture is expertly carved. This depiction of Michelangelos original sculpture would look stri...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Alabaster
Antique York Stone Sculpture of Caractacus
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique York stone statue of King Caractacus. Signed Morton, South Street, this over life size statue displays a powerful stance and characterful weathering.
It certainly is a im...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Pair of Antique Minton & Co Tile Panels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique glazed Minton tile panels. This pair have a desirable crazing creating a characterful time worn look. With all their elements combined, they make the perfect decora...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'The Sun' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with the sun. The sun is symbol voor king Louis XIV.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon r...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with a cupid.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Jasperware Table Jardinière
Located in London, GB
French 19th century gilt bronze and jasperware table jardinière
French, Late 19th Century
Height 23cm, width 53cm, depth 25cm
Crafted from gilt bronze and jasperware, this antiqu...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French '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 ma...
Category
19th Century French Antique 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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique 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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with a cupid.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Small Antique French '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 ma...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Dripping Pan, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French Neoclassical dripping pan. It was used and can still be used to collect moisture when grilling food in the fireplace. Antique dripping pans are...
Category
Early 19th Century French 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 fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire fork. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good conditio...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Neoclassical Style Pine Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Neoclassical style fireplace sourced from a hotel in Newquay, England. Made in pine and composition, this late 19th century fire surround is a striking piece, bringing gra...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Composition
Antique Neoclassical Style Leaded Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An elegant large neoclassical style stained glass window circa 1890. A Victorian take on a neoclassical design, this stained glass window centres around an elongated oval panel depic...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
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
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...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Faux marble column, pedestal, mid 20th century, France
Located in Herentals, BE
Classic style, round column in wood with black, green faux marble painting.
If there is no shipping price listed to your place of residence, please do not hesitate to ask me for a go...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Fireplace Grate or Fire Grate
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century Dutch Neoclassical fireplace grate made of wrought iron. The fireplace grate is in a good condition and is fully functional.
Width at front is 46 cm (18,5 inches)...
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Neoclassical Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th / early 19th century French Neoclassical period fire grate. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron period andirons and a recently forged grate. The condition is good.
The...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Grate or Fire Grate
Located in Amerongen, NL
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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought 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
A Nineteenth Century Engraved Steel and Iron Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A Nineteenth century engraved steel and iron fire grate in the George III Neo-Classical style, with pierced serpentine fret and bold urn finials.
Dimensions: 73.5cm (29") High, 75cm...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
A Set Of 4 Walnut Italian Pilaster Columns With Gilt Carved Capitals
By Provasi
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...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
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
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Italian Pedestals in Rossa Verona Marble
Located in London, GB
A tall and slender pair of Pedestals/columns in Pink Rossa Verona marble with Antico Verdo banded centres. With square plinth and socle terminating in a shaped capital. Images are a ...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage 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, ...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Iron
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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 ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, 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...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique 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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Lead
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
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
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Monumental Neo-Classical Revival Bronze Sculptural Pond Fountain 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a monumental vintage Italian two-tier fountain sculpted in bronze in the neo-classical style, dating from the late twentieth century.
This formidable fountain sprays water ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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.
Category
2010s European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
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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