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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
Fine Pair Of Antique Iron Footed Garden Planters
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and decorative pair of antique rectangular form cast iron garden planters. The planters with elaborate scroll and bar decoration with central wreaths surrounded by leaf spray...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique 19th Century Louis XVI French Rouge and Carrara Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique 19th century Louis XVI French Rouge and Carrara marble fireplace mantel. Beautifully veined marble fireplace mantel creates a f...
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1870s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

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

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English or French country or Neoclassical style iron garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 8.5"W x 6"D x 9"H Very good v...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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

Pair of Limestone Greek Style Ionic Column Pedestals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A spectacular pair of English Greek style Portland limestone ionic column pedestals dating to circa 1800. Suitable for use as display plinths or simply architectural features, these ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Limestone

Pair of Antique Minton & Co Tile Panels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique glazed Minton tile panels. This pair have a desirable crazing creating a characterful time worn look. With all their elements combined, they make the perfect decora...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Clay

Antique Marbled Plaster Statue of Hebe
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique marbled plaster statue of Hebe, the goddess of youth, after Antonio Canova. Made in plaster, the exterior of this life size sculptures is made to simulate marble, making t...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Plaster

A Large Carved Wood & Gesso Fireplace by Gillows of London & Lancaster
Located in Southall, GB
A large hand carved and gesso fire place with over mantle, faux painted marble columns and frieze. With central plaque with Adams urn and foliate detail , th...
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1820s English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Plaster, Softwood

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

Materials

Marble

Set of Fourteen Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan Florentine Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand set of fourteen wrought iron patio and garden dining armchairs designed by Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan. Known as the Florentine armchairs they feature a neoclassical latti...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Neoclassical English Statuary Marble Fireplace Mantel with Siena Inlay
Located in London, GB
A very fine period neoclassical English Statuary marble fireplace with Siena inlay. The carved jambs with classical urn surmounted by ribbons and drapery, with Siena marble ingrounds...
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Mid-18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Statuary Marble

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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of Italian 19th century neo-classical st. faux painted Porphyry marble Scagliola columns. Each column is raised by a fine circular mottled base below the straight cir...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

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

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Wrought Iron Pulpit Grille, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Wrought iron grating with thirteen bars with double pear and discs in their shafts, arranged in a circle with bars of the same flat material (circular and cross combined at the base ...
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18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Lamp on Column
Located in Barcelona, ES
Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Lamp on Pedestal Stand Gorgeous alabaster pedestal-mounted uplighter neoclassical urn lamp. Italy, 1940s. Amazing aged patina, it provides a charming ligh...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Alabaster

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

Materials

Marble

Pair of Early 20th Century French Stone Garden Urns Planters by Grandon Freres
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a garden, backyard, or poolside area with this elegant pair of antique planters. Created in France circa 1920 by Grandon Frères, each cast stone urn is signed with the maker...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

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

Gilt Lion Ring Handled Bridle Hitch
Located in New York, NY
Gilt lion ring handled bridle hitch. Antique metal lion equestrian ring handle mask for hitching horses. American 19th century Dimensions: 4.75" diameter x 2.5” deep ; 6” to bottom...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Monumental Painted Cast Iron Planters, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian neoclassical style painted cast iron planters.
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

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

Materials

Marble

French Terracotta Lion's Head on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Pembroke, MA
This French terracotta lion's mask was originally an element of a 19th century fountain with water jetting from its mouth. This garden piece is now mounted on a custom iron, making i...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

French Neoclassical 'Flower Basket' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th-century French Neoclassical Period fireback with a flower basket. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter. T...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

French Neoclassical Period 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienc...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Neoclassical Period Spring Driven Roasting Jack
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Functional and beautiful early 19th century French Neoclassical Period roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron and brass. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. It is i...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

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

Materials

Brass, Steel

The Mont Blanc: A Classically-Styled Marble Fireplace
Located in Chicago, IL
This classically-designed carved stone fireplace looks beautiful in either limestone or marble. It is part of our Elizabeth Scott Fireplace Collection, designed by Elizabeth Scott D...
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2010s American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Ornate cast iron robin's nest bistro set
Located in Omaha, NE
Beautifully detailed vintage cast iron bistro set. It features an intricately cast relief of robins nesting and perched above a clutch of eggs — a...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Classical Bronze Fish Form Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Solid cast bronze fantasy fish form andirons. Nice original dark patina.
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Inspired Ormolu Architectural Elements
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome pair of matching ormolu appliques, both panels cast in openwork detail and showing neoclassical inspired motifs of palmettes, swags an...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Antique Neoclassical Style Lead Urns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique early Neoclassical style lead urns. In Neoclassical style, this unusual garden urns are of a unique size, perfect for showcasing foliage or displayed decoratively i...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Lead

Pink Stone Architectural Plinth
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from warm pink Cantera stone, this architectural fragment—likely Mexican in origin—offers a beautifully weathered glimpse into classical design. Rectangular in form and substa...
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20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

Vintage Iron Garden Sundial "Tempos Fugit"
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden sundial reading "Tempus Fugit," which translated from Latin means "Time Flies." USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 10.25"W x 10.25"D x 4.25"H Good vin...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

19th Century Marble Statue of Aristedes, Signed by Giacomo Cali
Located in Long Island City, NY
This Italian Neoclassical white marble sculpture is signed by the Neopolitan artist Giacomo Cali. The sculpture is of Aristedes (530–468 BC), the ancient Athenian statesman and general in the Greco-Persian Wars...
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Pair of Terracotta Planters with Terracotta Bases, Italy, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of terracotta planters with terracotta bases. Italy, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Neoclassical Pair of Newly Painted Black Iron Planters Urns with Fancy Handles
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of vintage cast iron planters having elaborate handles and neoclassical form and decoration. Just painted black. 35 ...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Large Glazed Stoneware Urn by Zsolnay
Located in Pembroke, MA
Sculpted two-handled urn with glazed painted ribbons, fruit and other neoclassical ornamentation. Two-pieces, marked "Zsolnay."
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19th Century Hungarian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stoneware, Paint

French Neoclassical Period 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienc...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Rotating Pedestal, Neoclassical Style, Beech Wood, Ebonized, Germany circa 1920
Located in Regensburg, DE
Neoclassical style round column or pedestal with rotating plateau from about 1920. Heavy solid beech body, stained in walnut color. Vertical flutings in the column. Top and bottom p...
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1920s German Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Beech

Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble Pedestal Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and impressive pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Brocatelle d'Espagne marble pedestal columns. The columns are raised by thick square bases and mottled circul...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

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

Neoclassical Black Noir de Mazy Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Beautiful antique marble fireplace made of Noir de Mazy marble. The stateliness radiates from this wonderful fireplace in neoclassical style. The mantelpi...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Belgian Black Marble

French Wood Corbels Carved Griffin Dragon Gargoyles Figure Architectural Salvage
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a pair (2) of wood Corbels (shelve supports). Carved griffin - dragon- gargoyles figures . Beautiful architectural salvaged decor. Wood appears to be mahoga...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Italian Neoclassical Buff Terracotta Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This reclaimed Italian buff terracotta fireplace is a rare and unique find. Beautifully crafted in buff terracotta, it is a highly ornate fire surround with carved embellishments thr...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

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

Materials

Iron

Antique Neoclassical Style Pine & Composition Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Neoclassical style painted pine and composition fire mantel, sourced from a £13 million house in Hampstead, London. This 19th century fireplace would make a stunning new ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Pine

Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Tools on Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Pair of Red Marble Pedestals in the Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
Pair of red marble pedestals in the Neoclassical style French, 19th Century Height 108cm, width 33cm, depth 33cm Crafted in France during the 19th century, this refined pair of ped...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

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

Materials

Wood, Pine

18th-19th Century French Ormolu Neoclassic Andirons
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French neoclassical andirons made of ormolu and wrought iron. The condition is good. One of the most valuable secrets of French metalworkers in the 18th and early ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron, Ormolu

Brass Fireplace Screen with Mandolin Decorations and Bouquet of Flowers
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace screen is made of brass and mesh. It is decorated with a mandolin, with a bouquet of flowers and horse hoof bases. This is a French work marked "MS...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash 18th/19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black/pewter at no...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Louis XVI Grey Marble Fireplace Mantel with Gilded Bronze Ormolu
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite Louis XVI period fireplace mantel crafted in refined grey marble, richly adorned with finely cast and gilded bronze ormolu appliqués. This neoclassical piece, dating to ...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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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

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Scagliola Pedestal Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most decorative pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Scagliola pedestal columns. Each pedestal is raised by a fine square black base with a fine circular...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Scagliola

Antique Neoclassical Style Stripped Pine Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Large antique neoclassical style stripped pine fireplace ready for finishing in paint, stain or wax. Dating from the Victorian era, this wooden surround is influenced by neoclassical...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Pine

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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