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: USA
Style: Neoclassical
Garden Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Statue of a Maiden in classical garment. Raised on a square pedestal.
Overall Height: 87"
Statue: Height 66"
Pedestal: Height 21" x Width 23 1/$" Depth 23 1/4"
CW5191
Category
1980s European Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Composition
19th Century English Brass Fireplace Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very detailed 3-piece English brass set. Very unusual.
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Channets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely chased channets have been re-silvered within the last fifty years.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Iron
Pair of Italian Hand Carved Vicenza Stone Figural Garden Statues, 19th Century
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian hand carved Vicenza stone figural lady garden statues holding fruit baskets, floral bouquets, and standing on squared bases. 19th century.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Pair of Italian Carved Sandstone Fluted Campagna Form Garden Urns. Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian hand carved sandstone fluted campana form garden urns with flanking egg & dart borders, acanthus scrolled handles, and resting on circular squared plinths. Early 19th...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sandstone
French, 19th Century, Neo-Classical St. Onyx and Ormolu Pedestal Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Neo-Classical st. onyx and ormolu pedestal column. The pedestal is raised by a square onyx base with elegant cut corners and a mottled design with fine...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu
Pair of French Turn of the Century Neoclassical Style Faux Painted Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of handsome and very decorative French turn of the century Neo-Classical st. faux painted columns. Each column is raised on an sand colored faux marble square base...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu And Marble Pedestal Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Rouge Royale marble pedestal columns. Each pedestal is raised by an elegant square Rouge Royale marble base with f...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Neoclassical Style Paint Decorated Atheniennes
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Pair of neoclassical style paint decorated atheniennes.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
A Neoclassical pair of Antique Signed Louis XVI Dore Bronze Fireplace Chenets
Located in New York, NY
A Neoclassical pair of Antique French signed Louis XVI style Dore Bronze Fireplace Chenets. The finials of the urns are stylized flames, with the swags and portraits combining to cre...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
A Very Impressive Planter on Iron Pedestal
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very impressive composite planter on iron pedestal.
Measures: Planter: D 36" W 46" (@ belly of child) H 43" (approximate)
Pedestal: H 45" (approximate) W (at base) 33" x 33".
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Composition, Iron
French Neoclassical-Style Large Cast Iron Garden Urns or Planters, Set of 2
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of elegant vintage French Neoclassical-style cast iron urns or planters dating back to the early 20th century. These exquisite jardinières feature a sturdy construction with a d...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
A Solid Brass Fireplace Fender, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Constructed of a solid brass frame cast in parts and embossed with acanthus leaves. The central fender is flanked by stepped pedestals topped by solid brass lions connected by a cent...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
English Wedgwood Jasperware Bowl Neoclassical
By Wedgwood
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...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Unique Tulip Shaped Garden Urn/Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Italian tulip-shaped urn or planter, crafted from cement, combines robust functionality with aesthetic grace, making it a striking addition to any garden setting. The tulip sha...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Vintage Italian Pink Marble Classical Style Round Column Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Pink Marble Classical Style Round Column Pedestal Plant Stand. Item features Beautiful pink veins, very nice vintage pedestal, approx 160 lbs. Circa Mid 20th Century....
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Dennis and Leen Cast Stone Pedestals
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two Dennis and Leen Cast Stone Pedestals. 20th Century
Dimensions: Height 28 1/2" x Width 26 1/2" x Depth 19".
CW5306
Category
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Set of Eight Michael Taylor Montecito Garden Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of eight Montecito cast aluminum patio and garden dining armchairs designed by Michael Taylor. The set consists of all armchairs (Model #MTD-1078) with a matte finish having...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Michael Taylor Montecito Stone Top Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing bespoke Michael Taylor garden aluminum dining table featuring a custom sized cast stone rectangular top. The molded stone top is 1.5 inches thick and 7.5 feet long supported ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Aluminum
Neoclassical Black Cast Iron Urns with Base / Plinth (Set of 2)
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Neoclassical Black Cast Iron Urns on Base/Plinth, are a captivating set of two garden urns / planters featuring c-scroll handles that exude timeless elegance. These urns bear a n...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Set of 4 Iron Frame Garden Chairs in Snowy White Sunbrella Fabric, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 4 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...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Pair of Iron Frame Garden Chairs in Snowy White Sunbrella Fabric, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of 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 decor...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Pair of Palatial Cast Iron Garden Urns 53.5"H
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A Gorgeous Pair of Palatial Cast Iron Garden Urns. Measuring an impressive 53.5" in height. Each massive sits atop a separate pedestal that measures 17"H x 20"'D. The urns measure 36...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Mario Papperzini for Salterini Style Garden Dining Suite
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive patio and garden outdoor dining suite consisting of eight dining chairs and one large rectangular dining table. Beautifully crafted in the manner and style of Mario Pappe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Antique Patriotic Cast Iron Figural Gold American Flag & Eagle Painted Door Stop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Patriotic Cast Iron Figural Gold American Flag & Eagle Painted Door Stop. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 7" H x 5.25" W x 2" D.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Brown Jordan Aluminum Bar Cart
By Brown Jordan
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your outdoor entertaining with the Neoclassical Style Brown Jordan Three Tier Aluminum Bar Cart. Crafted with precision and elegance, this serving trolley embodies timeless s...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Bronze Elite by Henre in Verdi Gris Outdoor Statue of a Young Boy on a Rock
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful bronze statue of a boy walking across a pond on slippery round stones. That's what I make of it anyway. But the piece offers a charming element for your backyard ...
Category
1990s Asian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Brown Jordan Wrought Iron Swivel Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in Cumberland, RI
This vintage wrought iron patio furniture set by Brown Jordan is perfect for your outdoor deck, garden, or patio. The swivel seats are comfortable and perfect to relax in poolside.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Brown Jordan Neoclassical Style Aluminum Garden Dining Suite
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately patio and garden dining suite consisting of six dining chairs and an oval dining table. Hand-crafted in the neoclassical taste by Brown Jordan from the Elegance collection. T...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Classical Carved Marble 31" Cherub Dolphin Garden Fountain Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Classical Figural Carved Marble 31" Cherub Dolphin Garden Fountain Statue. Item featured Approx 70 lbs. We do not know if the fountain works. The marble statue is mou...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Set of Four Michael Taylor Montecito Chairs with Two Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic labeled set of four neoclassical style Montecito chairs by Michael Taylor Designs with two Montecito cast stone side drink tables. The patio and garden suite is crafted from s...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone, Aluminum
Vintage Reclaimed Salvage 92" Tall Wooden Faux Marble Painted Column Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Item: Vintage Italian Style 92" Tall Wooden Faux Marble Painted Columns Architectural Elements - a Pair. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century.
Measurements:
Overall: 92" H x 10" W x 10" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Vintage Classical Metal Orb Garden Finial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful vintage metal garden orb finial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 8"W x 8"D x 13"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Dore Urn Signed F. Levillain
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century neoclassical signed bronze doré urn with handles and adorned with elaborate roman scenes. Signed stamped F. Levillain. Ferdinand Levillain...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
2 Antique French Concrete Stone Reclining Cherub Putti Garden Statues 30"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique classical French putto / cherub statues representing two of the four seasons. Made of concrete / stone featuring two reclining figures, one left facing with wheat an...
Category
1920s Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Mario Papperzini for Salterini Style Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic pair of iron patio and garden dining armchairs made in the manner and style of Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The inspiration for the Janus et Cie round back Amalfi chai...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century Italian Artichokes
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of neoclassical Italian-style cement artichokes with a moss patina. The moss patina adds a touch of antiquity and natural grace, suggesting age and blending seamlessly with g...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Chromed Bronze Custom Maddox Door Handle Set, Rocky Mountain Hardware, USA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rocky Mountain White Bronze Maddox Entry Set Lever Door Knobs & Lock, 2023, USA.
Rocky Mountain White Bronze Maddox Entry Set Lever Door Knobs & Lock, 2023, USA. Elegant beading trim...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Continental 19th c. Neoclassical St. Royal Pink Granite & Ormolu Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very unique Continental 19th century Neo-Classical st. Royal Pink Granite, black Belgian marble and Ormolu bird bath/planter. This exquisite bird bath/planter is suppo...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite, Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Vintage French Hand Carved Stone Campana-Form Outdoor Garden Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a patio or garden with this elegant pair of antique outdoor sandstone planters. Carved in France, circa 1970, each flower pot stands on a square base with cut corners over a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Sandstone
A Terracotta Statue representing the Goddess Flora on Pedestal
Located in Katonah, NY
A fine and rare terra-cotta figure of Flora in contrapposto pose, classically robed with hair swept up and in curls, with a floral wreath in the figure’s proper right hand, and a nos...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Antique R J Horner Neoclassical Oversized Oak Fireplace Mantle & Mirror C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique R J Horner Neoclassical Oversized Oak Firepl...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mirror, Oak
Pair Of Italian 18th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble 'Vases De Medici' Planters
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely pair of Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble 'Vases de Medici' planters. Each urn is raised by a square base with a finely mottled edge below a socle ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Verde Ranocchia Marble Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and unique Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Verde Ranocchia marble pedestal. This gorgeous pedestal is raised by an octagonal stepped base with rounded edges. The...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Pedestals
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of beautifully crafted 19th century Italian carved wood pedestals. Pedestals feature urn form tops with wonderfully carved tapestry swags, cherubic masks, and fluted lower secti...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Simulated Porphyry Scagliola Pedestal Columns
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF NEOCLASSICAL SIMULATED-PORPHYRY SCAGLIOLA PEDESTAL COLUMNS
Probably Italian, circa late 19th century
Item # 403HRY18X
This fine pair of Neoclassical columns are exquisite ex...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Scagliola
19th Century Lemon Top Antique Brass and Iron American Andirons
Located in Lomita, CA
An antique pair of classic American brass and iron lemon-top andirons create a beautiful silhouette in front of a cozy fireplace.
These are from the latter part of the 19th century,...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Michael Taylor Montecito Bronzed Aluminum Garden Loveseat Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive bronzed aluminum Montecito patio and garden loveseat or settee by Michael Taylor designs. The iconic design features a large cast aluminum frame that cradles oversized se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
1850s French 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...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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 scul...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Stone
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Iron
Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan Florentine Garden Dining Suite
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional wrought aluminum patio and garden outdoor furniture dining suite designed by Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan. From the Florentine collection the set consists of six dini...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Vtg Henri Studio Concrete Cement Round Classical Cherub Garden Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Henri Studio concrete cement 15" round Classical cherub garden planter pot. Approx 70 lbs, circa late 20th century.
Measurements: 12" Height x 1...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cherry
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...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
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
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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