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 19th Century Italian pink marble pedestals
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pair of pedestals are crafted in a dark, vermillion veined marble and a lighter, coral pink veined marble. Each pedestal features a thin, surmounting sheet of white ma...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Cast Iron French Green Campana Urn Form Basketweave Garden Outdoor Planter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast iron 32" French classical style green verde basketweave campana urn form round garden outdoor planter. Item features a heavy cast iron construction, basket weave and floral desi...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
English Serpentine Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A beautifully proportioned polished steel English serpentine fire grate. The openwork fret with dragon detail is set between Roman Doric column legs on plinth feet, surmounted by urn finials. Shaped arched fire...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Pair of Midcentury French Carved Lead Outdoor Medicis Planters
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a front or backyard with this elegant pair of neoclassical outdoor jardinière, crafted in France circa 1950 and made of heavy lead, each p...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
Pair of Large 19th Century Cast Iron Finials for Out Door Garden Sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of large cast iron nineteenth century finials. Excellent as garden decoration.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Brass and Lacquered Metal Duck Heads Fireplace Tools on Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
These neoclassical style duck heads fireplace tools on stand are made of black lacquered metal and brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century Grain Painted Paneled Wood Door
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous grain painted door from the mid-19th century. Painted to resemble tiger oak with its quarter sawn beauty. Painted on both sides however one side on the bottom third of the door has worn off. Rest of the grain paint is fine with normal chips and scuffs but no flaking paint.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Set of Six Neoclassical Style Aluminum Garden Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately set of six aluminum patio and garden dining armchairs made in the style and manner of Brown Jordan. The cast aluminum frames feature a square back with neoclassical style rib...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Bronze Sculpture of Woman & Child
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique bronze sculpture, depicting a woman and child from classical times. This was likely made in central Europe around the 1930-50...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Classical Brass Fireplace Fender
Located in New York, NY
Classical brass fireplace fender having a decorative frieze depicting warriors in silhouette, fluted rail and post corners. We believe the width has been altered to make it a bit sho...
Category
19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
2 Caryatids in Resin, Imitation Stone, circa 1950/1960
Located in Mouscron, WHT
2 caryatids in resin, imitation stone, circa 1950/1960
the price is for one
two are available.
Category
1950s European Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Resin
Round Polished Gold Cabinet Drawer Hardware Pulls Attributed to Sherle Wagner
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Vintage gold cabinet hardware knobs or drawer pulls in a beautiful gold. These round knobs are circular in shape, and flat on the top with concentric cir...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Gold, Brass
Mod-Century Italian Neo-Classical Style Painted Columns / Pedestals, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of hand painted Italian Neo-classsical style columns or pedestals. The hand painted finish is soothing, neutral tones of ivory and taupe with black tops...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Bronze Planter of Boy Holding Urn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze life sized statue of boy holding urn.
There is a hole at the bottom that may be used as a water drain when being used as a garden planter. There i...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Antique Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Sculpture Pedestal, Rope Twist Form, 1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique neoclassical sculpture pedestal offers carved alabaster construction with clipped corner display over rope twist column, raised on stepped base having octagonal foot, c189...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage Classical Style Cement Cherub Putti with Vessel Garden Water Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Classical style cement Cherub Putti with vessel garden water fountain. Item features cast cement construction, cherub/putti form with vessel, wat...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
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.
Thi...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
19 Century Square Tapering Grey Marble Column with Bronze Trim
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 19 century tapering square column made of a white flourite marble called 'Lilac'. It is heavily veined in brown and black on a white background with touches of light red/lilac...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century American Plaster Shell Niche or Door Caps
Located in Chicago, IL
A striking pair of 19th century American plaster shell-form niche or door caps. These architectural fragments were originally mounted above niches or doors, and completed the classic...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster
Brown Jordan Neoclassical Patio Outdoor Coffee Table
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Neoclassical style Brown Jordan outdoor coffee or cocktail table. The rectangular table is topped with an inset piece of frosted glass. From an estate in Beverly Hills, CA.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Sculpture of Flora, Italy, circa 1880
Located in Greding, DE
Plaster sculpture of flora after a classical original with windswept skirt and pinned up curly hair.
Category
1880s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster
Cast Iron French Neoclassical Style Serpent Trident Outdoor Garden Wall Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast iron French neoclassical style serpent and trident outdoor garden wall fountain. Item features *currently 3 available. Patina and finish will ...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Victorian Cast Iron Fluted Urn Garden Planter Pedestal, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian cast iron fluted urn garden planter pedestal - a pair. Item features a cast iron construction, fluted urn forms, ornate cast iron pedestal bases, authentic w...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback /Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th Century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireb...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Art Deco Style Cast Iron Brown Campana Urn Outdoor Garden Planter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco style cast iron 20" brown campana urn form outdoor garden planter. Item features heavy cast iron construction, fluted and drape decorated rim, shapely urn form, desir...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical French Carrara Marble White Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This beautiful antique surround fireplace is made from luxurious Carrara marble. Richly inlaid with ornate details and a centerpiece where the characteristic “scallop” makes its entrance.
Thanks to a wide, double profiled top, the contours of this fireplace are emphasized.
The massive consoles...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Hepplewhite Pedestals
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine pair of Hepplewhite designed tapered pedestals with carved classical decoration.
Bespoke sizing, design adaptations and finishing available.
We are currently working to a 30...
Category
18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Antique Dutch Wrought Iron Blow Poker, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th Century, Dutch neoclassical blow poker. The blow poke is made of wrought iron. It is in a good working condition.
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Firedogs Pair Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Italian
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Elegant pair of Neoclassical gilt bronze firedogs retaining traces of the original gilding
Characteristic elaborate ornamentation with fine detailing
...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
2 French Neoclassical High Relief Grapevine Garden Planter Vases Urns 135lbs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage Neoclassical style garden planters. Made of concrete featuring high relief grape vine, rope and leaf design. Each planter weighs 135 lbs
Measures: 18" x 17" / Inside -...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Impressive Pr. Cast Stone Columns with Jardiniere Tops
Located in New York, NY
Impressive pair of cast stone Roman Doric style columns each having a cast stone Campania from jardiniere, planter mount. The planters are removable if you have other design schemes ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th Century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireb...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Romantic Pair of Antique French Iron Garden Urns Planters
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very beautiful pair of French iron urns having marvelous decoration with cherubs and birds, ornate fluting and prominent handles. Aged rust co...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Bronze Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style andirons is made of bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1920.
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th Century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireb...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Monumental 19th c Gilt Copper Spire Roof Finial
Located in Hanover, MA
Extraordinary architectural roof finial spire over 9 feet high constructed of hand beaten copper then finished in gold leaf.
Looking for a statement piece? You've found it!
Weighs under 75 pounds. Stands steady on its own. In two pieces: the top ~40 inches can be removed from the rest, for ease of transport.
Unrestored.
Finish is worn and distressed but the original natural patina is gorgeous.
It may be possible to go over the gilding with something that will bring out its luster. We have only dusted it.
The largest sphere has a couple of noticeable dents which I'm sure could be pulled out however we love it just the way it is.
Found in the basement of an un-renovated 1850's brick townhouse atop Beacon Hill.
We speculate the copper is from Paul Revere's own works.
Unsigned apparently but some of the American companies who made finials, weathervanes, etc. were:
J.W. Fiske
Cushing & Sons,
Westervelt,
Mullins
Thomas W. Jones
Kenneth Lynch...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Pair of Neoclassical Plant Stands
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of Neoclassical plant stands. Three foot female effigy applied with an accent base. The top copper bowls are removable. Thy main post is a turned co...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Iron
Neoclassical Marble and Gilt Bronze Pedestals
Located in New Orleans, LA
A classic Neoclassical style sets apart this stately pair of colorfully-veined white marble pedestals. Taking the form of Corinthian columns with brilliant gilt bronze capitals, the impressive pieces can serve as display pedestals or as stunning sculptures...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireback is ...
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
Limestone, Marble
Cast Iron English Style Round Lion Heads Black Outdoor Garden Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast iron English style 20" round lion heads black outdoor garden planter pot. Item features heavy cast iron construction, reticulated lion heads, desirable weathered finish, unique ...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th Century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireb...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
A Pair of English Neoclassical Marble Relief’s
Located in New Haven, CT
An incredible find. These are a Pair of English Neo-Classical statuary marble reliefs, ca 1820. Depicted are a male and female winged Cupid on the b...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Statuary Marble, Carrara Marble
Huge Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Lamp & Column Pedestal Stand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Monumental alabaster pedestal-mounted large scale neoclassical urn vase lamp. Spain, 1920-1930s.
This ginormous urn lamp with handles has an elegant design an amazing aged patina. Standing on classical column pedestal.
These opulent alabaster floor lamps provide a charming light and they have a gorgeous appearance when lit.
The pedestal and the urn can be placed together or displayed separately as both parts have independent lights.
Placed in a main entry hall, besdie a door in any other room or near a console table they will be stunning.
Eye-catching used alone or with other alabaster urn table lamps and floor lamps to create a theatrical atmosphere (as shown at the images)
On sale as a set ( column pedestal stand...
Category
20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Alabaster
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireback is ma...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
American Early 19th Century Knife Blade Wrought Iron Andirons with Brass Finials
Located in Wells, ME
American hand wrought iron knife blade andirons with cast brass finials on a square brass platform. The scrolled legs end in penny feet, while the...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, 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.
Depicti...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Important Set of Four Large Porphyry Obelisks
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An important set of four large Porphyry Obelisks.
Each obelisk is of square section tapering form with a spiked orb finial and embellished with carved roundels of the twelve Roman Emperors in profile. The main body is raised on ball supports putdown on square sectioned plinth bases.
Each obelisk is carved with three Emperors profile...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porphyry
Mid-Century Italian Majolica Neoclassical Style Garden Seat Stool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Spectacular Mid-Century Modern Italian Majolica garden seat stool made in the neoclassical taste. The heavy stool has a square form decorated with a subtle...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Majolica, Pottery
Tessellated Marble Tazza by Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A large Tazza in pink and cream tessellated marble by Maitland Smith USA.
The circular socle plinth supporting the bowl with an undulating rim. A large Ta...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair Neoclassical Style Gray Painted Mahogany Urns
Located in Stamford, CT
Very decorative pair of mahogany urn form knife boxes with wonderful gray white painted finish. Each urn with swag decoration and acorn finial. The top l...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mahogany
Tall Cast Iron Campana Urn Outdoor Garden Planters on Base, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large 62" tall cast iron campana urn outdoor garden planters on base - a pair. Item features large impressive size, heavy cast iron construction, tall fluted campana style urn plante...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Wrought Iron Brown Painting Set of Garden Bistro Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
New French wrought iron painting set of garden bistro outdoor
Indoor & Outdoor
The price includes two chairs and one white marble top table. Available ...
Category
2010s European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
Pair of Louis XVI Painted Wood Jardinière Stands
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The circular container carved with pearls and rinceaux and supported by an inswept strung-piaster quadripartite stand with a central finial and hung with swags raised on a conforming...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Style Iron Urns on Plinths
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century French Neoclassical style iron garden urns on plinths. These beautiful French cast iron campana garden urns, planters or jardi...
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th Century French neoclassical period fireback with a cupid.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina.
The condition is good, no cracks.
...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Elegant Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Jardiniere from France, Circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
At just over two feet long, this gilt bronze jardiniere was produced in France, circa 1850, at the end of the Neoclassical period. Neoclassical ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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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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