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
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...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
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
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
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
Marble Busts of Roman. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Marble Busts of Roman on pedestal. Early 19th Century
Category
1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Early 20th C. French Cast Stone Bacchian Figural Garden Planters
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a garden, terrace, or entryway with this charming pair of antique French cast stone planters. Crafted in France circa 1920, each rectangular jardinière is carved on all four...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair of Antique Stained Glass Window Hangings of Neoclassical Figures
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A set of 2 antique stained glass panels of Neoclassical figures. Dating to circa 1780, these stained glass panels have stood the test of time; each one showcases precision, detail an...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
Cast-iron Classical Figure of Diana de Gabii
Located in Katonah, NY
A fine cast-iron figure of Diana de Gabii, the Goddess standing next to a tree trunk and draped in robes, on its integral base.
This model of Diana is one of many replicas derived f...
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Carved Neoclassical Georgian Style Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A handsomely carved Neoclassical Georgian fire mantel with classical dog leg opening. Featuring various mouldings throughout, this antique fireplace brings warm elegance to a setting...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Pine
Egyptian Revival Carved Wood Plant Stand
Located in Astoria, NY
Egyptian Revival Carved Wood Plant Stand, painted gold, with floral motif and geometric openwork. 40" H x 15.25" W x 15.25" D.
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
$550 Sale Price
35% Off
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.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Brass HorseHeads Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style horseheads fireplace tools are made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$1,829 Sale Price
30% Off
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
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
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Breccia Marble
Vintage English Country Iron Garden Sundial "Count None But Sunny Hours"
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden sundial featuring Roman numerals and an hourglass with wings, reading "Count non but sunny hours."
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 8.25"W x 8.25"D x...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Fine Antique Pair Of Painted Cast Iron Garden Urns On Bases
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An understated and exceptional pair of Antique Garden Urns in the original worn green paint. In two sections, the footed urn with foliate decorated rims and gadroon decorated lower b...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century Iron Fireplace Log Holder Grate
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Patinated Iron Fireplace Log Holder Grate.
Measures 24" in width fully open, 15.5" in depth and 8.5" in height.
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Painted & Fired Victorian Style Botanical Garden Stained Glass Window 69"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage large French painted and fired stained glass window. Features a Victorian garden scene with a woman seated in the garden amidst beautiful flowing gardens.
Dimensions:
16.75...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stained Glass, Wood
$937 Sale Price
25% Off
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
Sink Plaquette with Relief of a Roman Adonis in Loincloth Posing as Le Penseur
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This plain and austere plaquette shows us a muscular Roman young man wearing just a loincloth. Squatting on the ground he sits, in the typical position of the Le Penseur artwork by R...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Zinc
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.
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Iron
19th Century French Bronze Urn Stamped "Clodion"
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A campana form urn with twin handles, cast with frolicking putti and trailing ivy leaves. The basin seated on a spiral fluted foot over a square plinth. Stamped CLODION below one han...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Carrara Marble Pedestal Table, Sculpture Stand or Column Italy 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Carrara marble pedestal table, stand, column from Italy made in circa 1950.
Hand carved with attention to detail and Greek Key Decor.
This ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
A Pair of Stoneware Statues of Commerce and Knowledge
Located in Katonah, NY
A fine and rare pair of stoneware figures representing Commerce and Knowledge, possibly produced by Doulton & Co. of Lambeth, England, the figure of Knowledge depicted as a youth, classically robed and seated on a tree trunk, with open book in proper left hand and stylus in proper right hand, the figure of Commerce depicted as a youthful Hermes, the Greek god of trade, commerce and communications, partially draped, wearing a winged helmet and holding a caduceus, standing alongside a barrel topped with a book and a money pouch, English, ca. 1870.
Each figure 47 ins. high. Knowledge 20 ins. wide, 16 ins. deep. Commerce 20 ins. wide, 16 ins. deep. On associated composition stone square pedestals...
Category
1870s English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stoneware
Antique French Fireback / Backsplash with the Goddess Venus, Neoclassical Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th Century French fireback / backsplash with the Goddess Venus. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. Neoclassical Period
The fireback is made of cast iron and...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Superb Italian Stone Neoclassical Style Fireplace
Located in Rome, IT
A finely carved Italian limestone fireplace with female caryatid figures and shaped frieze with elegant acanthus leaves decoration.
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Limestone
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 Antique Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Figures on Bases
Located in New York, NY
A pair of exquisite antique Italian Neoclassical alabaster figures, each presented on square plinth bases. Both figures are sculpted in full round, standing atop circular socles that...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage Painted and Parcel-Gilt Classical Pedestal
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Very decorative green and parcel-gilt classical wood pedestal.
(Possibly 18th century).
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Tall Vintage Stone Concrete Garden Birdbath on Pedestal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Taller than average stone birdbath. Has weathered basin that sits on fluted pedestal.
Comes into two parts.
Holds water perfectly with no leaks or cracks.
East Coast Delivery av...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$2,176 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
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
19th Century Pair of English Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Pedestals by Trollope
By Trollope & Sons
Located in London, GB
A pair of Ormolu-mounted pedestals
by Trollope & Sons
Constructed using rich mahogany, the pair of pedestals of square cross section on plinth supports, of slight taper form with...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ormolu
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
Antique George III Style Neoclassical Marble Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique George III style Neoclassical statutory marble fireplace. This late 19th century fireplace was removed from a house in Jersey, and would certainly make for a statement pie...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Marble
Large Red Granite and Gilt Bronze Column in Neoclassical style
Located in Paris, FR
Large red granite and patinated bronze column in Neoclassical style, with Corinthian capital. It is set on a circular, terraced base above a square plinth. 20th century French work.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite, Bronze
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
$10,429 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Architectural Cabinet with Fountain
Located in Atlanta, GA
Extraordinary Lavabo depicting urn ornated with garlands & dolphins. Having a pewter basin and the cabinet complete with faux marble grey. The two sides a...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Pewter
Neoclassical Life-Size Greek Goddess with Grapes Marble Sculpture Statue
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning architectural wonder, this neoclassical Greek goddess life-size sculpture is guaranteed to make quite the statement. All dimensions are below. Now, more than ever, home is w...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Italian Wrought Iron & Brass Acanthus Foliage Andirons with Bar, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Neoclassical wrought iron and brass foliage andirons with flanking decorative basket finials, central urn plinths, decorative adjustable cross bar with spit hooks, an...
Category
1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
E. Wolff (1802-1879) Weathered Statuary Marble Sleeping Cupid & Dog Statue
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautifully weathered white statuary marble statue depicting a sleeping Cupid and his loyal dog by 19th century German artist, Emil Wolff (signed).
Marked ‘Roma 1870’, this sculp...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
Continental Italian Gilt Distressed Continental Pedestal
Located in Manhasset, NY
An Italian gilt distressed continental pedestal.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Pair of Continental Lead Urns
Located in Pembroke, MA
Pair of Continental lead urns with scroll handles, neoclassical figures, shells, acanthus leaves and other neoclassical details.
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
$5,375 / set
Antique Neoclassical Style Bronze Fire Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This early 20th century antique neoclassical style bronze fire insert is highly decorative, the three panels detailed with high quality, good definition details of figures, flowers, ...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Bronze, Iron
19th Century French Carved Carrara Marble Column
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A well carved 19th Century French Neo-Classical Carrara marble pedestal column.
With acanthus leaf decoration to the base.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. White Carrara Marble Centerpiece Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble centerpiece bowl. The bowl is raised by a triangular base with concave sides, cut corners and ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Antique Galloway Terracotta Ceramic Art Deco Pottery Garden Urn Vases
Located in Wilton, CT
Large pair of fluted garden urns by the Galloway Terracotta Company of Philadelphia in classical form with great bone white wax matte glaze. Measur...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery
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.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
$1,870 Sale Price
36% Off
Hand Carved Oval Marble Sink
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand carved, oval shaped rimmed basin with drainage hole.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Fireplace Surround in Ascolano Travertine
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Ascolano Travertine Fireplace Surround
The subtly moulded scrolled uprights supported by a fine mantel carved head with detailed floral p...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine
Neo Classical Brass Planter with Paw Feet & Lion Head Ring Handles, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neo classical brass planter with paw feet & lion head ring handles. circa 1880.
Beautiful original patina.
With its metal interior
Traces of erosion, but no hole.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Michael Taylor Montecito Patio Round Outdoor Indoor Coffee Table With Stone Top
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Michael Taylor Montecito Round Coffee Table Outdoor Indoor Cocktail Table With Stone Top.
Iconic Michael Taylor Montecito Round Patio Coffee Table With Stone Top constructed from sol...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone, Aluminum
Antique French Fireback / Backsplash with the Goddess Venus, Neoclassical Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback with the goddess Venus. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natur...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century Forged and Hammered Iron Fireplace Tools Set with Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Forged and Hammered Iron Fireplace Tools Set with Stand. 4 Tools with stand.
Measures 10" in width fully open, 7" in depth and 30" in height.
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Vintage Cast Metal Chairs by Karl Freidrich Schinkel
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Vintage Cast Metal Chairs by Karl Freidrich Schinkel
We believe these are mid to late 20th century productions. They are heavy, but not as heavy as iron. Easier to manage. ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Pair Antique French Neoclassical Cast Brass Andirons
Located in Germantown, MD
A stunning Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Cast Brass Andirons, Circa 1920s
Measures 7" in width fully open, 14" in width folded 13" in height.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Vintage English Country Brass Verdigris Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style green brass verdigris garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 11"W x 8"D x 11"H
Very...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Antique Georgian Pine Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Georgian pine fire surround. Showcasing a fine composition fluted frieze, this fireplace is ornately crafted in pine and applied with composition mouldings to the centre t...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Composition
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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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