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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
Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Bronze and Marble birdbath/planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most attractive Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Bronze and white Carrara marble birdbath/planter. This elegant birdbath is raised on a patinated Bronze base ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble, 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

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

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...
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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Ormolu

Pair of Antique Maw & Co Broseley Salop Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique late 19th century Maw & Co tiles from Broseley Salop workshops in Shropshire. In turquoise and dark navy blue majolica glaze, one 6-inch tile is decorated with the...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Clay

Two Antique Limestone Ornaments of Putti with Lion & Sheep
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of beautifully weathered antique Italian limestone ornaments of putti with a lion and a sheep; two of five we are selling in a similar style. Though these garden statues date ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Limestone

Vintage Painted and Parcel-Gilt Classical Pedestal
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Very decorative green and parcel-gilt classical wood pedestal. (Possibly 18th century).
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

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 ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Antique Fireplace Mantel with a Wedgwood Central Table
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century, early 19th century neoclassical chimneypiece in white statuary marble, centred with a Wedgwood ' Bacchanal' tablet, with 3/4 round fluted Ionic columns fronting the jambs. The Wedgwood tablet depicts a central group of three drunken bacchic cherubs, flanked by single cherub figures and cherub groups taking cover...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Statuary Marble

French Neoclassical Period 'Lady' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback with a lady. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fireb...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Vintage Regency Cast Stone Fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Transform your garden into a timeless European oasis with this magnificent vintage cast stone fountain. Drawing inspiration from Neoclassical and Italianate design, this water featur...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Concrete

Cast Iron Fountain Sculpture "Boy with Goose" Signed Antoine Durenne Fonderie
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cast iron fountain sculpture "Boethus Boy with goose" signed Antoine Durenne Fonderie, France, late 19th century. Green marble pedestal dimensions: 95 ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Polychromed terracotta pair of Angels
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
19th Century polychromed terracotta pair of Angels. The pedestals shown in the photos are not included. Measurements: Angels figure: 69 cm (23,6...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Terracotta

Polychromed terracotta pair of Angels
Polychromed terracotta pair of Angels
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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...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

French Neoclassical Period 'Sun King' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Period 'Sun King' Fireback / Backsplash. The Sun King rides the sun beams. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter color. I...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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

Large Ormolu Bust of Julius Caesar, Emperor of Rome
Located in London, GB
This remarkable ormolu bust of the iconic Roman Emperor Julius Caesar is the epitome of neoclassical style design, and was originally intended as an overdoor decoration. Overdoors - ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Ormolu, Bronze

Pair of Large Neoclassical Style Glass, Marble and Ormolu Pedestals
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Neoclassical style glass, marble and ormolu pedestals French, 20th century Height 114cm, diameter 42cm This pair of Neoclassical style pedestals have been crafted...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Early 19th Century English Regency Egyptian Style Fireplace in Statuary Marble
Located in London, GB
A magnificent and rare English Regency Neoclassical Egyptian style statuary marble fireplace carved to the highest quality, of the type popularised by Thomas Hope 17691831, in his highly influential Household Furniture and Interior Decoration (1807) with term jambs of Antinous Osiris...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Marble, Statuary Marble

Pair Of French 19th Century NeoClassical St. Mahogany, Ormolu & Marble Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Mahogany, Ormolu and Vert Campan marble pedestal tables. These two tiered stunning single drawer tables a...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Ormolu

A pair of white marble relief frieze panels, circa 1920
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A pair of white marble relief frieze panels, circa 1920, each with a flower and fruit garland above a panel decorated with male and female figures in a neoclassical manner. h 96 x w...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

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

Materials

Metal

Cast Iron Wall Fountain Signed by Val D´osne, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cast iron wall fountain signed by Val D´osne Foundry, France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pr. 19 C. Italian Breccia Pernice (Red) Marble Pedestals on Carrara Marble Bases
Located in New York, NY
A Large Cylindrical Pair of 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Breccia Pernice (Red) Marble Pedestals on Carrara Marble Bases. Each pedestal is hand-carved from a large, single, soli...
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble

Pair Vintage Cast Iron Latticework Jardinieres, 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Pair Vintage Cast Iron Latticework Jardinieres, 20th Century. Beautifully detailed rectangular planters. Patinated gray finish.
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20th Century 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...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Pine

Louis XVI Style French Gilt Bronze and Marble Pedestal
Located in London, GB
This refined pedestal is crafted from sumptuous materials and has an elegant and unusual shape. It could be used a standalone piece but would also make the perfect stand upon which to display a vase, urn...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique French 'Gardening' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with a gardening scene. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a g...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

A Refined Neoclassical Eighteenth Century Chimneypiece in Painted Timber
By Angelica Kauffmann
Located in London, GB
A hand-painted panel after a Neoclassical design in the manner of Angelica Kaufmann is at centre of the frieze, depicting a cupid holding a thyrsus, playing together with two female ...
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Early 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

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

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Iron

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Marble Birdbath/Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and very decorative Italian 19th century neo-classical st. Sienna and Vert Antique marble birdbath/planter. The planter is raised by a mottl...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

19th century Neo-Classical st. faux painted marble column.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Continental 19th century Neo-Classical st. faux painted marble column. The solid oak column retains all of its original and extremely realistic marble finish. The column i...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Spanish Bronze Brazier, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Spanish bronze baroque brazier, raised on three legs in the form of curly scroll to the outside, topped with grotesque masks of synthetic features. The container is flattened and sta...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Pair of French Neoclassical Style Marble Urn Finials
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of superbly weathered 19th century French neoclassical style marble urn finials. These elegant ornamental garden urns are classically styled, each matching urn carved with swa...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

"Scagliola" Cherry Red Column, Late 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
Important column in stucco marble called "Scagliola" in imitation of red Griotte and black marble from Italy. This column of Neoclassical style with a Doric capital has a fluted shaf...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Scagliola

Vintage English Country Iron Bronze Garden Armillary Sundials, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of vintage English country or Neoclassical style bronze tone iron garden armillary sundials with Roman numerals USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 11"W x 7.5"D x 14.5...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Minerva' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the goddess Minerva. Goddess of knowledge, intellect and ingenuity of the human spirit. The fireback has a natural brown patina....
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Faux Porphyry Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
Faux Porphyry pedestal Contemporary Available as custom order. 1958C.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Pair of Rouge Marble Pedestals
Located in New Orleans, LA
This spectacular pair of marble and doré bronze pedestals is hewn from the finest French "Partridge eye" rouge griotte marble from the Languedoc region. Formed as Corinthian columns, these neoclassical pedestals are complete with intricate bronze doré capitals and acanthus and olive leaf bands around the base. Named for the griotte cherry for its deep, rich color, Red Griotte was the favorite marble for Royal apartments in the 18th century and was used to create the fireplace mantel in the office of Louis XIV in Versailles. This particular type is called "Partridge eye" due to its inclusion of goniatites (small fossilized shells...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Bronze

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

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Metal, Bronze, Iron

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

Elegant Brass & Steel Serpentine Fire Grate by Longden
Located in London, GB
An elegant brass & steel serpentine fire grate by Longden. The railed basket supported by tapered uprights on arched plinthed feet. The ornate frieze consisting of engraved urns and ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Steel

A 19th Century Polished Steel Serpentine Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A 19th century polished steel serpentine fire grate, the railed basket with shaped collared fire bars above a fluted fret flanked by square tapering uprights. Fluted fillet details t...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Steel, 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 French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, 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 firebac...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

A Superb Neoclassical Statuary Marble Chimneypiece Carved in High Relief
By Lorenzo Bartolini
Located in London, GB
A Superb Late 18th to Early 19th Century Statuary Marble Chimneypiece Carved in High Relief A neoclassical fireplace produced in Italy most probably for the English Market, in the m...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Statuary Marble

Continental Italian Gilt Distressed Continental Pedestal
Located in Manhasset, NY
An Italian gilt distressed continental pedestal.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Pewter

English Garden Stone Urn on Plinth in the Neo-Classical Style
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English circular garden stone urn (or planter pot) on a raised column plinth. The round urn featuring a lattice design around the top circumference and a fluted bowl. Resting on a round plinth featuring a Neo-Classical relief...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Cast Stone, Concrete

French Rectangular Shaped Carved Wood Planter w/ Liner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French elongated, rectangular planter with ornate decorative elements. The planter is crafted with a wooden frame that features a distressed finish, enhancing its vintage appeal. ...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

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

Pair of Continental Gesso and Wood Pilaster Columns
Located in London, GB
Pair of Continental gesso and wood pilaster columns Continental, 20th century Height 245cm, width 55cm, depth 30cm This elegant pair of pilasters...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Gesso, Wood

19th Century English Fireplace Tongs
Located in Soest, NL
19th Century English Neoclassical Period Fireplace Tongs, Early 19th Century
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Early 19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Screen, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 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, Steel

Vintage Italian Neoclassical Porcelain Lion Head Handled Urn Planter Pot 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
1980s Italian Neoclassical Porcelain planter. Features a white finish with beautiful golden Neoclassical rope-style handles with whimsical lion heads. Great for use with a large pla...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Porcelain

18th-19th Century French 'the Time' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th Century Neoclassical period French fire back with the time. The time, an old man with a scythe, symbol of the ephemeral character of life. The fireback is ma...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Neoclassical Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French neoclassical style fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be mad...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

19th Century Neoclassical English Mantelpiece with Carved Eagle to Center
Located in London, GB
A Neoclassical English pine fireplace. The frieze with well carved eagle centrepiece, juxtaposed by stop flutes and panels. Vitruvian scrolls running beneath. The jambs with tapered ...
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19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Pine

Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble and Onyx Pedestal Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. marble and onyx pedestal column. The column is raised by a square onyx base with striking cut corners. The circular central support displays a mottled and fluted design and beautiful veins throughout. Above is the mottled circular onyx shelf.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Onyx, Marble

Window or Door Fittings, Wrought Iron, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Element of iron formed by several pieces strongly united to each other that has simple decoration based on rings and other details and serves to close a door or window. This type of ...
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18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, 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 firebac...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

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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