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
Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Lamp on Column
Located in Barcelona, ES
Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Lamp on Pedestal Stand
Gorgeous alabaster pedestal-mounted uplighter neoclassical urn lamp. Italy, 1940s.
Amazing aged patina, it provides a charming ligh...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Alabaster
Huge Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Lamp and Column Pedestal Stand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Monumental alabaster pedestal-mounted large scale neoclassical urn vase lamp. Spain, 1920-1930s.
This ginormous urn lamp with handles has an elegant design an amazing aged patina. Standing on classical column pedestal.
These opulent alabaster floor lamps provide a charming light and they have a gorgeous appearance when lit.
The pedestal and the urn can be placed together or displayed separately as both parts have independent lights.
Placed in a main entry hall, besdie a door in any other room or near a console table they will be stunning.
Eye-catching used alone or with other alabaster urn table lamps and floor lamps to create a theatrical atmosphere (as shown at the images)
On sale as a set ( column pedestal stand...
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20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Alabaster
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th -19th Century
Located in Soest, 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 fireb...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, 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
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Soest, 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 fireb...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style andirons is made of bronze and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical period fireback. The pillars symbolize freedom, one of the three values of the French Revolution. The date of production, 1840, is also cast in the f...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
A Polished Steel English Serpentine Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A beautifully proportioned polished steel English serpentine fire grate. The openwork fret with dragon detail is set between Roman Doric column legs on plinth feet, surmounted by urn finials. Shaped arched fire...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Brass and Lacquered Metal Duck Heads Fireplace Tools on Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
These neoclassical style duck heads fireplace tools on stand are made of black lacquered metal and brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
Stunning Pair of Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Marble Bases or Pedestals
Located in Rome, IT
This elegant tapered pair of pedestals are raised by rectangular mottled edge white Carrara marble bases. The tapered column with cut corners have a central Tuscany "alabastro lista...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Marble Fountain Basin, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Round marble fountain basin on conical shaft and square plinth and discreet leaf frieze on the tulip-shaped wall.
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Firedogs Pair Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Italian
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Elegant pair of Neoclassical gilt bronze firedogs retaining traces of the original gilding
Characteristic elaborate ornamentation with fine detailing
...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Antique 18th Century French 'Winter' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French fireback symbolizing the winter. The winter is pictured as an old man warming his hands.
The fireback has a brown patina and can be made black / pewter on reques...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
2 Caryatids in Resin, Imitation Stone, circa 1950/1960
Located in Mouscron, WHT
2 caryatids in resin, imitation stone, circa 1950/1960
the price is for one
two are available.
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1950s European Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Resin
French Neoclassical Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th - 20th Century French Neoclassical Style fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request it can be mad...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Dutch Wrought Iron Blow Poker, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th Century, Dutch neoclassical blow poker. The blow poke is made of wrought iron. It is in a good working condition.
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback /Backsplash
Located in Soest, 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 fireb...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Stand for a Roasting Jack, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period stand for a roasting jack. The stand is hand forged and made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Pair of Brass Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large neoclassical style andirons are made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, 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 fireb...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
Limestone, Marble
Antique French 'Horse' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, 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 condition is good, no cra...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th C.
Located in Soest, 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 fireb...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Silvered and Grilling Fire Place Screen, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This fire place screen is made of silver plated metal and grilling. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, 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 ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Soest, 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
Tessellated Marble Tazza by Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A large Tazza in pink and cream tessellated marble by Maitland Smith USA.
The circular socle plinth supporting the bowl with an undulating rim. A large Ta...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireback is made of ca...
Category
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
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, 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.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Soest, 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 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th Century French neoclassical period fireback with a cupid.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina.
The condition is good, no cracks.
...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, 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 Century French Weight-Driven Roasting Spit Jack
Located in Soest, NL
18th century French weight-driven roasting jack made of wrought iron, wood, rope and brass. It was used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The mechanism...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Stone Greek God Pan Garden Statue Term Style
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Pan, one of the oldest Greek Gods, is depicted here in Portland limestone in tall term-style. Associated with nature, woodlands and pasturelands, this Pan garden statue...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Important Set of Four Large Porphyry Obelisks
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An important set of four large Porphyry Obelisks.
Each obelisk is of square section tapering form with a spiked orb finial and embellished with carved roundels of the twelve Roman Emperors in profile. The main body is raised on ball supports putdown on square sectioned plinth bases.
Each obelisk is carved with three Emperors profile...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porphyry
Pair of Large Italian White Ceramic Urn Vases
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of large Italian white ceramic urn vases with fruit and leave garlands.
Manufactory of Bassano del Grappa.
Early 20th century.
Elegant ...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Pair of English Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Pedestals by Trollope
Located in London, GB
A pair of Ormolu-mounted pedestals
by Trollope & Sons
Constructed using rich mahogany, the pair of pedestals of square cross section on plinth supports, of slight taper form with...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ormolu
18th-19th Century French 'the Eagle of Napoleon' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French fireback with two eagles, coat of arms of Napoleon Bonaparte. The style of the fireback is Neoclassical and it is from that period.
The fireback is made o...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Screen, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 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, Steel
Antique Garden Statue of Charlemagne (Charles the Great)
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique spelter garden statue of Charlemagne (Charles the Great) for use inside or out. Dating from the early 20th century, this statue models the 8th-9th century King and emperor...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Spelter, Metal
French Neoclassical Style 'Cupids with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French neoclassical style fireback with cupids surrounded by other decorations. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black. T...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Italian Walnut 18th Century Library Bookcase Panneling
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A good late 18th century Italian neoclassical library room panneling. This room consists of one central bookcase with a tympan centerpiece. At both sides angle cabinets...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Walnut
Antique French 'Judgement of Paris' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, 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
Antique German Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, 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
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Iron
19th Century Neoclassical English Mantelpiece with Carved Eagle to Center
Located in London, GB
A Neoclassical English pine fireplace. The frieze with well carved eagle centrepiece, juxtaposed by stop flutes and panels. Vitruvian scrolls running beneath. The jambs with tapered ...
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19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine
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
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, 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
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Iron
Antique French 'Woman with Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, 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
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Iron
French Neoclassical Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, 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
20th Century Quality Marble Pillar / Column in Neoclassical Style
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century quality marble pillar / column in neoclassical style
Square plinth with balustrade pillar base. Far protruding, stepped square cover plate. The column consists of fiv...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pedestal Classical Column Stand Mahogany Roman Tuscan Grand Tour
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Classical 19th century, solid Mahogany Roman Tuscan classical column pedestal display stand
- Unusual low height, 85 cm high, perfect for a lamp or displaying a scultpture or cera...
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1780s English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mahogany
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
18th - 19th Century French Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Soest, 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
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Wrought Iron, Brass
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, 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 Soest, 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
Pair of Marble and Bronze Urns on Marble Pedestals, France, Early 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Measures: Height : 29 cm (11,4 in.) ; width : 61,5 cm (24,2 in.) ; depth : 55,5 cm (21,8 in.)
Total height : 139 cm (54,7 in.)
Important pair of rare Greek...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, 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.
...
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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