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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Style: Neoclassical
French Neoclassical Concrete Figural Cherub Rams Garden Planters, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical 28" concrete cement figural cherub and rams garden planters - a pair. Item features concrete forms, rams head figural "handle...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
19th Century Marble Plinth in the Form of a Classical Column
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century marble plinth in the form of a classical column. The solid cylindrical barrel in yellow and ochre coloured marble, rests on a stepped square base and is surmounted by a ...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Cast Iron English Style Round Lion Heads White Outdoor Garden Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Iron English Style 20" Round Lion Heads White Outdoor Garden Planter Pot. *Currently 4 available. Patina and finish will vary. Price is per...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Iron Column Pedestal or Plinth
Located in Sheffield, MA
An antique cast iron column pedestal base with acanthus leaf decoration and fluted column. Use it to support an indoor or outdoor sculpture t...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Regency Cast Cement Swag Pedestal
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your space with this Vintage Regency Cast Cement Swag Pedestal, a striking piece that exudes classical elegance and historical charm. Expertly crafted from durable cast cemen...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Concrete
A Very large And Substantial English Stone Urn And Pedestal
Located in London, GB
A very large substantial and organically well weathered Classical recon stone urn and pedestal. The egg and dart rim with gadrooned urn sitting on a tapering socle. The urn is stood ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair of 20th Century Beige Cast Stone Outdoor Urns / Planters
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Contemporary (20th Century) large beige cast stone garden planters / outdoor urns with chalice form bowls featuring low relief decorative grapevine...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair of Monumental Italian Neoclassic Grand Tour Marmo Grigio Tazza
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Monumental Italian Neoclassic Grand Tour Marmo Grigio Tazza
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Antique 19th Century Louis XVI French Rouge and Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique 19th century Louis XVI French Rouge and Carrara marble fireplace mantel. Beautifully veined marble fireplace mantel creates a f...
Category
1870s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Antique Cast Terracotta Figural 28" Cherub Putti Garden Planter Pots, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Cast Terracotta Figural 28" Cherub Putti garden planter Pots - a Pair. Item features cast terracotta construction, figural cherub forms with planter pots resting on shoulders...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
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 arch...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Pair of Cast Iron Planters, England, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of cast iron planters. England, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Italian Late 19th Century Neoclassical Style Alabaster and Marble Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome Italian late 19th century neo-classical st. alabaster and marble pedestal. The pedestal is raised on a Vert de Patricia square support with moulded stepped alabaster ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Two Antique Limestone Ornaments of Putti with Lion & Sheep
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of beautifully weathered antique Italian limestone ornaments of putti with a lion and a sheep; two of five we are selling in a similar style. Though these garden statues date ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Pair of antique French marble column pedestals
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique French marble column pedestals
French, 19th Century
Height 107cm, diameter 30.5cm
This pair of grand, green marble pedestals sit ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Terracotta Garden Statues by Gossin Frères
Located in PARIS, FR
This exceptional pair of 19th-century French terracotta statues, crafted by the Gossin Frères, captures the timeless beauty of Greco-Roman allegories. Depicting the powerful elements...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Medieval Style Carved Oak Door or Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique 18th century medieval style carved oak door or panel; one of two similar for sale at UK Heritage.
Previously used as a decorative panel and transformed into a door, this ...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Fruitwood, Oak, Pine
Neoclassical Style Carved Wood and Bronze Spiral Column / Pedestal
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a very tall and heavy spiral carved dark solid wood column. It depicts a square top adorned with fluted side borders. This is followed by a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Carved Sandstone Fluted Campagna Form Garden Urns. Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, 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
Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns are ideal for exterior or interior use. Each is a heavy casting that features a splendid neoclassical design inspired by ancient...
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Italian Painted and Gilt Floral Torchieres, Circa 1840
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian painted and gilt torchieres with circular egg & dart medallion tops, floral decorative rings, intertwining floral tassels and terminating on acanthus tripod hoof feet...
Category
1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Pair of Neoclassical Style Black Painted Garden Urns
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A pair of neoclassical style black painted iron garden urns.
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Antique Mahogany Fire Mantel with Guilloche Carving
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Detailed with simple guilloche carving across the frieze, this antique mahogany are mantel is a beautiful surround for any setting. It dates from the beginning of the 20th century and has a wide mantel...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Regency Swag Fireplace Surround
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your hearth with the timeless elegance of this vintage Regency-style fireplace surround. Crafted with exquisite attention to detail, it features ornate carvings including cla...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Brass Andirons Sphynges, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French brass andirons neoclassical with sphynges, circa 1880.
Measures: 11.5" L x 18" W x 17.5" H.
Category
1880s European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Octagonal Reconstituted Stone Urns
Located in London, GB
A pair of octagonal mid-20th century reconstituted stone urns in the neoclassical style with carved foliate detail raised on small socles, Eng...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Alabaster Bust of Judith with Marble Column After August Riedel Painting
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a heavy alabaster bust sculpture of Judith after the painting of August Riedel. It depicts the bust of a light brown wavy hair female who is wear...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Swedish Neoclassical Giltwood Ceiling Roundel
Located in Essex, MA
Circular with leaf carved design.
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of 19th Century Italian Neo-classic Rosso Antico & Carrara Marble
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of 19th Century Italian Neo-classic Rosso Antico & Carrara Marble Grand Tour Urns
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Alabaster Pedestal Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Alabaster pedestal column. The pedestal is raised by an octagonal base below the circular support with most decorative mottled wrap...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Carved Urns with Anthemion Relief
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each hand-carved cup-shaped vessel with Greek key collar above a tapering body resting on a separate square base.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Columned Timber Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A handsome neoclassical columned timber fireplace, dating from the late 19th century. The neutral wood colour and sharp angles of this antique fireplace make it a beautiful feature f...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Beech
Pair of Italian Hand Carved Vicenza Stone Figural Garden Statues, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, 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 cast iron planters by Alfred Corneau. France, early 20th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of cast iron planters by Alfred Corneau. France, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of American Classical Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of brass and wrought iron andirons, the urn finials over hand hammered shafts, the upper section cylindrical, the lower section square divided by ringed collar, standing o...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
French Neoclassical Period 'Sun King' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Period 'Sun King' Fireback / Backsplash. The Sun King rides the sun beams.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter color. I...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Table by Heinrich Gambs
Located in Essex, MA
Period Russian neoclassical table with original planter insert. Attributed to Heinrich Gambs. Ebony and figured birch, brass inlay. Top bearing family m...
Category
Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Pair of Cast Iron George Washington Figural Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cast iron George Washington Andirons:
Measures: 9" x 20" x 16"
Weighs: 30 LBS.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Gray Metal Garden Urn Planter
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely vintage gray metal round urn planter having neoclassical designs around the top periphery and 9" square base. Opening is 14" diameter with drainage hole.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Selection of Neoclassical Brass Fire Tools and Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of neoclassical brass fire tools and andirons, probably French, early 20th century. They retain their warm original patina.
1) Brass fish fire tools, they measure 29.5" H ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
21st Century European Mosaic Garden Bench Saone
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Neo-classical garden bench in hand carved limestone. The back is decorated with vintage tiles from France. The armrests have a dentil decorative pattern and the feet have in-swept ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
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
Italian Marble Figural Statue. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian marble statue of standing lady with cloak terminating on circular plinth, Early 19th century.
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Large Cast Iron Tall French Campana Urn Style Fluted Outdoor Garden Planter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large cast iron 40" tall French Campana Urn style fluted outdoor garden planter. Item features a large impressive size, approx. 280 lbs. heavy cast iron construction, fluted urn form...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Brass Fireplace Tool Set
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Federal fireplace set in polished brass with cabriole leg andirons, tool set, stand and log holder.
USA, circa 1950.
Includes the following 3 pieces:
*Andirons
*8 piece solid brass fireplace tool set...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Antique Neoclassical Carved Marble Horse Head Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Neoclassical carved marble horse head sculpture. Dating to circa 1780, this hand-carved sculpture would make a striking decorative piec...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Large Scale Brass Andirons by Dorothy Draper for the Greenbrier Hotel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large scale classical andirons, designed by Dorothy Draper for The Greenbrier Hotel, American, circa 1947. They stand an impressive 41" height. ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Adam Style Blue Cast Iron Urn attributed to the Carron Iron Works
By Robert Adam
Located in Hastings, GB
An early 1800’s cast iron urn after the design by Robert Adam, believed to have been forged at the Carron Iron Works, Falkirk. The lidded urn of neoclassical design in a fog blue pai...
Category
Early 19th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Wall Fountain Signed by Val D´osne, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cast iron wall fountain signed by Val D´osne Foundry, France, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Life-Size 19th Century Statue of Roman God Mercury After Giambologna
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A 19th century statue of the Roman God Mercury after the iconic and well-famed 16th century original by Italian Renaissance Sculptor, Giambologna. This ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Country Iron Garden Sundial With Arrow
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden sundial featuring Roman numerals, a map of the globe, and an arrow
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 8"W x 8"D x 4.5"H
Very good vintage condition. S...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Large French 19th Century Parcel Silver &Gilt Bronze Sculpture of a Man & Woman
Located in New York City, NY
Important French 19th century multi figural bronze sculpture of a male and female, in a warm brown patina with unusual and rare parcel gilt and silver intricate decoration.
Depictin...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical, Mother and Children, Marble Sculptures, Italy, 1920s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Neoclassical, Mother and Children, Wired Marble Sculptures, Italy, 1920s
A pair of finely cast marble sculptures depicting a mother and her children one harvesting wheat, the other ...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
An Oversized 19th Century French Neoclassical Chimney Bar, Length- 67.75 Inches
Located in Dallas, TX
During the mid-1700s to early 1800s, the Neoclassical movement was prevalent in French furniture and art. Rectilinear forms and ornamentation inspired by ancient civilizations were f...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Neoclassical Cast Iron Jardinière, circa 1890
Located in Evergreen, CO
Cast in the late-19th century, this rectangular iron planter features an urn and swag motif on the front and back. Perfect for outdoor or indoor use. Two drain holes.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Italian Brass Neoclassical Figural Tiered Urn Finial Andirons, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian brass neoclassical figural tiered beaded urn finial andirons resting on decorative fluted triangular bases, Early 19th Century.
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
An antique Italian Statuary marble mantlepiece (over 200 years old)
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An antique late 18th/ early 19th century Italian Statuary marble mantlepiece of fine quality
Small in scale and beautifully made in Italy around the year 1800.
The exquisitely carve...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Statuary Marble
Pair of Antique Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Figures on Bases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of fine antique neoclassical hand-carved alabaster figures of Grecian ladies on carved alabaster bases.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Alabaster
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.