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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.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
Pair of Diminutive English Cast Iron Urn Jardinaires
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming pair of diminutive scale English cast iron urns or jardinaire planters. Made in the neoclassical taste with scrolled acanthus handles on each side. The pair have a thick coa...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Robert Adam Neoclassical Cast Iron Stove Urn
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A painted neoclassical cast iron stove in the form of a classical urn after a design by Robert Adam attributed to Carron Iron Company circa 1780. Originatin...
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Late 18th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Iron

Architectural Model of a Cistern
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An interesting mid 19th century architectural model of a cistern sculpted in limestone, possibly Bath stone, carved into an elongated oval form. Beautifully weathered and of good scale, this carved limestone sculpture...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone

Pair of English Neoclassical Style Iron Garden Urns
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent pair of English neoclassical revival garden urns or jardinières crafted from cast iron. The urns are decorated with Greco-Roman figures with a fluted column base. Beautif...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

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.
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cherry

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.
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Faux Marble Painted Wood Pedestal or Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
Probably American with a cabinet door with enclosed shelves. Large scale. Collection of William Hodgins.
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1820s North American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Pine

Pair Vintage Greco-Roman Neoclassical Gesso Pedestals
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage gesso pedestals dating from the second quarter of the 20th century, with various Greco-Roman neoclassical motifs in relief, including cherub with instrument, mask, bi...
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20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Gesso

19th Century French Cast Iron Urn with Handles – Heavy with Green Patina Finish
Located in Milano, IT
This 19th-century French cast iron urn is a solid and heavy piece, featuring elegant handles and a beautifully aged green patina finish. The sturdy construction and classic design ma...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Sphinx Chenets
Located in Dallas, TX
Inspired by an 18th century limestone sculpture that guards the entrance of Chateau de Chantilly in France, this pair of gilt bronze chenets are in the form of a sphinx, which is the...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Marble and Patinated Bronze fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most unique Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Rouge de Verone, Valence Pink marble and Patinated Bronze fountain. This exceptional fountain is raised by a soli...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Early 20th Century French Stone Garden Statue of Young Boy Holding Grapes
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a garden or patio with this elegant antique outdoor statue. Made of cast stone in France circa 1920, the tall sculpture depicts a youngster standing on a square pedestal, ho...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Grate or Fire Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireplace grate made of brass and wrought iron. The fireplace grate is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

French Neoclassical Style Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1798
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century depicting decorated pillars and a tulip. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon reques...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Antoine Durenne Foundry Satyr Mask Cast Iron Urn
Located in Hastings, GB
An important and incredibly rare 19th century Satyr Mask Urn from the foundry of Antoine Durenne (catalogue Durenne 1889- PL 404 Coupes et Vases). See last image for catalogue refere...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Fine Adam Style Pine Chimneypiece with Ram's Heads from the Edwardian Period
Located in London, GB
A very fine Adam Revival pine chimneypiece from the Edwardian period. The shelf, with its dentil undershelf is mounted over the beautifully carved frieze, studded with ram's heads hu...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Pine

Russian Neoclassic Mahogany Pedestal
Located in Queens, NY
Russian Neoclassic brass mounted mahogany pedestal with square top above fluted angles & spreading base. (19th Cent)
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Mahogany

Pair Large Antique Figural Putti Cherub Figural Gilt Bronze Andirons / Chenets
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (19th century) finely sculpted and cast bronze andirons (chenets) in the neoclassical style with gilt bronze patina depicting cherubs. Each 26 1/2 inches tall, 11 in...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Wooden Altar
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful neoclassical carved wooden altar with beautiful gilded angels. Italy, circa 1760-1780. Weathered, small losses and old repairs.
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

19th Century Cast Iron Marble-Top Bistro Table with Swedish Coat of Arms
Located in Copenhagen, K
Charming iron cast table, with a crowned emblem with three royal Swedish crowns on blue background on each side.
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Urn or Planters, Property of a Lady, 1880s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Cast Iron Urn or Planters or Jardinières A stunning pair of Neoclassical Urn or Planters on Pedestal Bases. Direct from a New Canaan CT Mansion of an Lady come this stunning pair of Garden Urns. Each massive urn sits upon a pedestal base having Lion busts...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian Late 18th Century Neo-Classical St. Torchière Pedestal Stands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding and extremely decorative pair of Italian late 18th century Neo-Classical st. faux painted Porphyry and giltwood Torchière pedestal stands from Piedmont. Each unique st...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Monumental Hand Carved Neoclassical Fire Place Surrounds
Located in Manhasset, NY
A monumental custom quality solid wood hand carved neoclassical fire place surrounds. This is a simply stunning piece in an off linen white painted finish with hand carvings througho...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

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,...
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Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Neoclassical Period 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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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

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...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Italian Neoclassical Marble Figural Statue Standing on Circular Plinth, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical marble figural robed statue standing on circular plinth, Early 19th century
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Wall-Mounted Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble, Vert Antique, Sienna and Rosso Levanto marble, wall mounted columns. Eac...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Large Vintage Classical Style Standing Lion Cement Guardian Garden Statue - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Vintage Classical Style Standing Lion Cement Guardian Garden Statue - a Pair. Item features right and left forms, larger impressive size, white painted weathered finish, great ...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

Alabaster Statue of David After the Antique
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An alabaster statue of David after the antique. In Neoclassical style, this impactful sculpture is expertly carved. This depiction of Michelangelos original...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Alabaster

Vintage English Country Iron Verdigris Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style iron garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 7"W x 6"D x 11"H Very good vintage cond...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

An Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st Carrara marble bird bath/sink
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble bird bath/ sink.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

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.
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, 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

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 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...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

A Pair of Terracotta Urns with Swags and Lion Masks
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of stoneware urns by J.M. Blashfield, each body ornamented with four lion masks joined by festoons of fruit and flowers, stamped on inside of rim, “J M Blashfield, Stamford”, ...
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1870s English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stoneware

Fine Neoclassical Alabaster Figure of a Water Maiden Lighted on a Pedestal
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine alabaster figure of a water maiden on a pedestal. The single globe lamp is of a draped female water bearer with a lighted street pole behind her st...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Alabaster

Fine Pair Of Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Urns, Early 20th Century
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A nicely proportioned pair of antique Neoclassical style cast iron urns dating to the early 20th century with particularly fine form. The urns stand upon square bases with circular f...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

French Early 19th Century Neoclassical Hand Carved Oak Vase Ornament/ Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful early 19th century Neoclassical hand carved oak vase ornament in a good but weathered condition. France, circa 1800- 1850. Weathered Measurements includes the wooden base.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Oak

Pair Wrought Iron Salterini style Black Benches
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual pair of Salterini style wrought iron benches with low backs and arms. Newly painted black. Pierced sheet metal seats.
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron, Sheet Metal

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...
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Early 19th Century Italian Giltwood Neoclassical Sunburst Monstrance
Located in Essex, MA
Large neoclassical Italian giltwood sunburst on original large base. Monstrance. Sun rays and palmettes. Parcel gilt column with rayed being eye. Illuminati symbolism.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Pine, Giltwood

Three Neoclassical Style Corinthian Columns After Pierre Gouthière
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Set of Three Neoclassical Style Gilt-Bronze and Rose Granite Corinthian Columns After The Model by Pierre Gouthière. Each acanthus leaf to the capitals individually cast. The qu...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Granite, Bronze

French Alpine Green Marble Pedestal, 19th Century, Gilded Bronze Details
Located in Lisbon, PT
This late 19th-century French pedestal is crafted from luxurious Alpine green marble and features refined gilded bronze accents. Designed in the Neoclassical style, the column showc...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

A Refined 1780s Neoclassical Chimneypiece in Statuary Marble with Tinos Inlays
Located in London, GB
A Very Refined 1780S Neoclassical Chimneypiece In White Statuary Marble With Tinos Inlays Of The Highest Quality. An exquisite late 18th century chimneypiece of Robert Adam’s design....
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Statuary Marble

19th century Neo-Classical st. Scagliola and patinated Wood pedestal/column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Scagliola and patinated Wood pedestal/column. This wonderful column is raised by a patinated black square plinth...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Scagliola, Wood

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...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

Pair of Neoclassic Style Hanging Wood Pediments
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Neoclassical style carved-wood wall hanging wall pediments, with their original painted finish, from the mid 20th century. These vintage archit...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Sévres Porcelain and Ormolu urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most unique pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Sévres Porcelain and Ormolu urns. Each stunning cobalt blue Porcelain urn is raised on four handsome scrolled...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ormolu

Neoclassical Style Antique Wooden Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A smart neoclassical style antique wooden fire mantel dating from the early 20th century. This simple surround is made in pine with a waxed finish a...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Pine

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.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Iron

Large Pair of Brass Andirons
Large Pair of Brass Andirons
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pair of Italian 19th century Mahogany, Giltwood and Marble pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most decorative pair of Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. Mahogany, Giltwood and white Carrara marble pedestals. Each most unique pedestal is raised by e...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

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

Antique Neo-Classical Brass Door Knocker
Located in London, GB
An antique neo-classical patinated brass door knocker, late nineteenth century, in the late eighteenth century style, the Grecian mask adorned with grapes. Examples in the late C18th...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Concrete

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Kitchen Tools, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century Dutch Neoclassical fireplace tool set consisting of a hanger and six irons and kitchen tools. From left to right is included a wrought iron fork, a co...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

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.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Neoclassical Style Antique Oak Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful neoclassical style antique solid oak fireplace, decoratively carved with charming bell flowers and anthemion along the frieze. This late Victorian era fireplace will make...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Oak, Wood

A Neoclassical SPACE-AGE ANDIRONS & FIRE SET by MAISON CHARLES, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular fire-set featuring a beautiful "single" andiron coming with a psychedelic fire tools set, Neoclassical, Postmodern, Shabby-Chic, Space-Age, Seventies, designed by Jacq...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron, Stainless Steel

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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