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
Antique Victorian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Hooded Fire Grate Basket
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A large inset antique Victorian 19th century hooded neoclassical style cast iron and brass fire grate basket. The polished serpentine four barr...
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1880s English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Late 18th Century Style Fireplace in Statuary and Siena Marbles
Located in London, GB
A good late 18th century style neoclassical fireplace in Statuary and Siena marbles with a centre tablet depicting the antique fairy tale of Cupid and Ps...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
19th Century French Empire Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th Century French Neoclassical Andirons, Firedogs. The condition is good.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Late 18th Century Statuary and Siena Fireplace of Neoclassical Design
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century statuary and Siena fireplace of late 18th century neoclassical design, the frieze with a statuary marble tablet decorated a classical...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Siena Marble, Statuary Marble, Marble
18th-19th Century French Ormolu Neoclassic Andirons
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical andirons made of ormolu and wrought iron. The condition is good.
One of the most valuable secrets of French metalworkers in the 18th and early ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Ormolu
Neo-Classical Antique Fireplace Mantel in Statuary, Siena and Jasper Marbles
Located in London, GB
A neoclassical chimneypiece of statuary, veneered Siena and inlaid Jasper & Rosso Antico marbles, circa 1800
The plain rectangular shelf above the Siena frieze which is centered w...
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Early 1800s British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
19th Century English Fireplace Tools, Fire Tools
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century English fireplace tool set made of bronze, polished copper and wrought iron.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron, Copper
19th Century French Pillars Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French fireback with pillars and the date of production 1863.
This product weighs more than 65 kg / 143 lbs. All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or more are shipped as stand...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century English fireplace toolset made of wrought iron, polished steel and polished brass. Victorian period. The condition is good.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel, Wrought Iron
Enormous Antique Walnut Fireplace Mantel Signed Carlo Scarselli
Located in London, GB
An enormous and grand antique walnut chimneypiece in the neoclassical style. The frieze elaborately carved with three pairs of sea serpents alternating with flambeau urns and scallop...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Walnut
Neoclassical Pine Fireplace with Carved Urn
Located in London, GB
An English neoclassical pine fireplace. The centre blocking with carved urn and drapery, flanked by oval paterae and fluting. The tapering legs with tied ri...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine
Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, dated 1797
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th Century French Marriage Fireback, dated 1797.
All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or more are shipped as standard door-to-door freight. The prices of freight have incre...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century Statuary White Marble and Scagliola Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An Irish 19th century highly decorative and very well executed fireplace in Italian Statuary white marble with red and black Etruscan style Scagliola inlaid jamb panels and frieze. ...
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Late 18th Century Irish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Statuary Marble
18th Century Georgian Antique Fireplace in the Manner of Robert Adam
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian neoclassical chimneypiece in the manner of Robert Adam carved in white statuary marble with yellow Sienna marble inlay. The ...
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Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
18th Century Neoclassical Pine Mantel
Located in New York, NY
An exceptionally fine neoclassical pine mantel with a frieze carved in the finest low relief centered with an urn and flanked by foliate arabesques. The corner blocks carved with urn...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
18th Century Antique Fireplace Mantle in Statuary and Siena Marbles
Located in London, GB
A statuary and Siena marble chimney piece late 18th century; circa 1795.
With moulded shelf with rounded corners above the frieze which is centred with a tablet of a reclining godde...
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1790s British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
English Hand-Painted Fireplace Mantel in the Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
A rare and highly decorative chimney piece in the manner of George Brookshaw
The frame carved part gilded and polychrome decorated, with the inverted breakfront top shelf having a...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Neoclassical English Statuary Marble Fireplace Mantel with Siena Inlay
Located in London, GB
A very fine period neoclassical English Statuary marble fireplace with Siena inlay. The carved jambs with classical urn surmounted by ribbons and drapery, with Siena marble ingrounds...
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Mid-18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Statuary Marble
A Neoclassical English Statuary and Siena Marble Mantel Piece
Located in London, GB
A 19th century English statuary and Sienna marble fireplace in the neoclassical style. The finely carved jambs with Athenian foliage and urns surmounted by carved end blockings. The ...
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19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
Georgian Style Statuary White and Siena Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An early 20th century marble fireplace in the Georgian Neoclassical manner. Executed in Statuary white marble with Sienna Marble panels to the Jambs and flanking the frieze. The mant...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
Victorian Stained Glass Window Panel of Boreas
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late 19th century Victorian stained glass window panel depicting Boreas, God of the north wind, one of 3 similar we are selling depic...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Stained Glass, Wood, Pine
Victorian Stained Glass Window Panel of Vulcan
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late 19th century antique stained glass window panel depicting Vulcan, God of fire and the forge, one of 3 similar we are selling depicting notable figures of Greek and Roman mytho...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Stained Glass, Wood, Pine
Victorian Stained Glass Window Panel of Neptune
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A late 19th century antique stained glass window panel depicting Neptune, God of water and sea, one of 3 similar we are selling depicting notable figures of Greek and Roman mythology...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Stained Glass, Wood
Reclaimed Mosaic Coffee Table
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed mosaic coffee or garden table by Vestey Entwistle after a Roman mosaic floor seen in the ancient Rome temple Maison Carrée, Nîmes.
This t...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Steel
Antique French Neoclassical 'Flower Baskets' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Neoclassical fireback with flower decorations and two pillars. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and Stand for strength and the unknown. Towards...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two ladies portrayed.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Neoclassical Period 'Fortuna' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 19th century French Neoclassical fireback the goddess Fortuna. Fortuna is goddess of fortune and fate. She stands on a sphere, symbolizing the uncertainty of earthly happin...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'The Winter' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical fireback with an allegory on the Winter. The Winter is represented by an old man warming his hands.
The fireback is made of cast ...
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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 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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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th of early 19th century French Neoclassical fireback with a cupid on a pedestal. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical French Antique Carrara Marble Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
A beautiful antique fireplace with rich details and a wide profiled top. This full circulation fireplace is made of “Carrara”, a very luxurious type of marble.
A sumptuous scallop (shell) stands out in the center of the fireplace. Placed at 30 degrees from the corners are fully solid consoles...
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Early 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carrara Marble Urn Vases on Pedestals
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of Italian (probably Florence) 18th century white Carrara marble campana shaped vases, extremely decorative architectural pieces both for indoor or outdoor use dating back to Ne...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Magnificent 19th Century Italian Painted Doors or Panelling
Located in Rome, IT
Two pairs of Italian finely paneled wooden doors, decoratively painted, from the mid-19th century. The doors feature a single front recessed panel painted with foliage and geometric ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Monumental Pair of Italian Carved Stone Obelisks
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of finely carved elegant stone obelisks decorated with leave garlands, on a square base.
Timeless decoration for your garden or interior.
Measurements, Obelisks - Height cm 24...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
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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