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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 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

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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

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Wood, Giltwood

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

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

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Wood, Hardwood, Fruitwood, Oak, Pine

Giacometti Inspired Wrought Iron Chairs A Set of 4 Dining Chairs
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti, Diego Giacometti
Located in Cumberland, RI
Giacometti inspired wrought iron chairs A Set of 4 dining chairs. In stock and read to ship is this set of four heavy iron garden chairs, with an exquisite aged verdigris style fini...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Iron, Wrought 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

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

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Pine

19th Century Pair of French Carved Weathered Outdoor Vases with Fruit Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a patio with this elegant pair of antique outdoor planters filled with fruits and flowers. Carved in France, circa 1880, and built of concrete, each stone jardinière stands ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Concrete

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

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Wrought Iron

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

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Bronze

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

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

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

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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

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Metal, Iron

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

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Granite, Bronze

French 'Pillars with Marianne wearing the Phrygian Cap' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French fireback with two pillars topped with Marianne wearing the Phrygian cap The fireback commemorates the 8th year of the French Revolution. The Phrygian cap is the cap of Marian...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of Antique Italian circa 1790 Carved and Gilt Neoclassical Panels
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Notable pair of decorative over-door panels dating from the height of the neoclassical period in all original very good condition. One with a Christies 1967 label on verso. A label i...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

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

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Spelter, Metal

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

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.
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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

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Iron

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

Reclaimed Georgian Style Carved Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A reclaimed Georgian style pine fire mantel carved with neoclassical elements. Though dating from the early 20th century, this antique fireplace is evocative of earlier Georgian styl...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Pine

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

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Oak

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

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Concrete

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

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Alabaster, Marble

Neoclassical plaster fireplace, France, circa 1880
Located in Paris, FR
Interesting plaster fireplace. The two legs are decorated with lion heads and paws, and the curved mantelpiece supports a molded shelf. Width: 126 cm (49.6 inches) Height: 115 cm (4...
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Plaster

Antique Italian Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Spiral Column Narrow Pedestal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique Italian Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Spiral Column Narrow Pedestal Plant Sta...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Charleston Neoclassical Brass Urn Finial Andirons with Orig. Grate, 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Rare Charleston Neoclassical brass urn faceted ball finial andirons with flanking scrolled ringed columns, decorative scrolled squared ...
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1820s American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

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

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Oak, Wood

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...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Mahogany

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

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Brass, Iron

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

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Pine, Giltwood

Neoclassical style brass and grilling 4 panels fireplace screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 4 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

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

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 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

Danish Antique Wooden Pedestal Column, 1910s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Antique Wooden Pedestal Column, 1910s. Tall and elegant early 1900s wood pedestal in stained black/dark brown finish. Turned column with square...
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1910s Danish Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Hardwood

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

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

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

Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Glazed Ferneries
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic (19/20th Cent) blue and white glazed terra-cotta rectangular planters/ferneries raised on a Pair of scroll pedestals with cupids and garlands in relief.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

Fine Antique Cast Stone Footed Garden Planter
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Antique Cast Stone Planter with an unusual Goblet form and having deeply cut foliate and scrolled motifs in relief. Dimensions: 19” ...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

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

Materials

Terracotta

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

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Wrought Iron, Stainless Steel

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

Materials

Brass

Antique French Neoclassical Small Lead Cherub Head Garden Wall Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical Small Lead Cherub Head Garden Wall Fountain. Item features a nicely cast lead form, wonderful detail and patina, approx. 10 lbs. Circa Early 20th Century....
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Lead

Jules CANTINI, Large Urn in Numidia Red Breccia Marble with Console
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This vase, crafted from Numidia Red Breccia and mounted on its accompanying console, was created in the second half of the 19th century by the sculptor Jules Cantini. Jules Cantini ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Breccia Marble

Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Silvered Carved Wooden Pedestal
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered Neoclassical pedestal with its original silver-leaf gilding. Great to use as a display for a small collection or just with some candles. Italy, circa 1780. Weathe...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Neoclassical Lion Motif Wall Planter Jardinaire
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant garden wall planter having neoclassical lion decoration and lovely aged patina.
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1950s Mexican Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

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
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Early 2000s American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Cast Stone

Pair of Antique Terracotta Herms of Classical Design
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful pair of reclaimed terracotta garden statues in classical term-style dating from the late 19th century. Handsomely handcrafted into terracotta, these antique statues depic...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

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

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Stone

Pair of 19th Century Italian Giltwood Appliques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nicely carved. In great condition for their age. In the form of capitols.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Giltwood

Pair of Antique Heavy Stone French Planters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of antique French planters with cherubs. One has more patina than the other (see images). These are a very heavy stone material. Perhaps l...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Pair of Antique Heavy Stone French Planters
Pair of Antique Heavy Stone French Planters
$4,060 Sale Price / set
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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

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Stone, Limestone

Pair Antique Arched Architectural Niches
Located in Dallas, TX
Perfect for displaying a statue, vase or objet d'art, this PAIR of Antique Arched Architectural Niches can transform a plain wall or a stairwell into...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Hardwood

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

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Alabaster

Pair of White Marble Urns on Tall White Marble Pedestals
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of carved marble urns, each with double-looped handles, the urn body with portrait busts and grapevines, the motifs and overall shape of the urns inspired by the Warwick Vase,...
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20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

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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