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
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
Materials
Brass
Antique French Neoclassical 'Lady' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th/19th century French neoclassical fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fireback is in a g...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Andirons in Gilded Bronze and Iron, France, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
The area closest to the fire is left undecorated. The front features two cupids with butterfly wings, detail usual in the 19th century, as are the eggs, shields and plant elements wh...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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. She is often depicted with an owl, symbol ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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
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
Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Kitchen Tools, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century Dutch Neoclassical fireplace tool set consisting of a hanger and six irons and kitchen tools. From left to right is included a wrought iron fork, a co...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
French Neoclassical 'Dancers' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French Neoclassical period fireback with two dancers. The fireback is signed by its maker P. Martin C.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Flora' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French fireback with Flora, goddess of spring and flowers. Neoclassical period.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upo...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Large French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Large 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire fork. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good conditio...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, 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
Antique Neoclassical Style Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stunning and vibrant early 20th century arched neoclassical style stained glass window housed in a wooden frame, circa 1900.
Skilfully designed, this antique stained glass window ...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
Antique French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th/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. The fireback is ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Ceres' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the goddess Ceres. Goddess of agriculture (particularly grain) and the maternal love.
The fireback has a ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Style 'The Smithy' 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 made black / pewter. The fireback is in a g...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
$2,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Late 18th Century Neoclassical Chimneypiece Statuary and Siena Marbles
Located in London, GB
The central tablet is carved a wreath of wheat intersected by diagonally crossed thyrsi, and intertwining ivy, flanked by a frieze veneered with exceptional Convent Siena marble. The...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
Antique French 'Horse' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The condition is good, no cra...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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
Antique French Neoclassical 'Minerva' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French Neoclassical period fireback with the goddess Minerva. Goddess of knowledge, intellect and ingenuity of the human spirit. She is often depicted with an owl, ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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
Beautiful Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 18th/19th century French Neoclassical fireback with flower decorations and two pillars. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and stand for strength and the unknown. To...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Monumental Painted Cast Iron Planters, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian neoclassical style painted cast iron planters.
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$2,850 Sale Price / set
25% Off
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
Materials
Brass
18th-19th Century French Spit
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French spit made of wrought iron and wood. Fit for cooking in an open fire.
We have a unique and specialized collection of antique and used fireplace accessories...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
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Wrought Iron
Classical Style Lift Top Brass Coal Bin Kindling Wood Fireplace Box c. 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
Classic English style brass coal bin, kindling wood box, having a hinged lift top, rectangular brass body, with decorative cast egg and dart trim, animal paw feet, and dramatic scr...
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19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel
18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Grate or Fire Grate
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireplace grate made of brass and wrought iron. The fireplace grate is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
French Neoclassical 'Fasces' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback with fasces. Fasces are a bundle of rods tied around an axe, which was a symbol carried by lictors in ancient Rome to signify th...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Giltwood and Gesso Pedestals
By Robert Adam
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A pair of giltwood and Gesso pedestals, in the manner of Robert Adam.
Each pedestal having a circular top with a waisted fluted socle, on ram's-mask headed acanthus-carved fluted monopodia, raised on a tiform-plinth with lion's paw feet.
This neoclassical design is modelled after the antique Greek tripod...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
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Gesso, Giltwood
Pair of 20th Century Beige Cast Stone Outdoor Urns / Planters
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Contemporary (20th Century) large beige cast stone garden planters / outdoor urns with chalice form bowls featuring low relief decorative grapevine...
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20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Massive Neoclassical Style Terra Cotta Campagna-Form Garden Urn
Located in San Francisco, CA
A massive neoclassical style terra cotta campagna-form garden urn with bold acanthus leaf decoration; with rolled lip adorned with egg-and-dart design above a flared neck over a comp...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Antique French Neoclassical 'Mercury' Fireback, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th Century French fireback with Mercury. The god of commerce. The style of the fireback is Neoclassical and it is from that period.
The fireback is made of cast...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Brass HorseHeads Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style fireplace tools are made of brass. They are ornated with chiled brass horse heads. This is a French work. Circa 1950
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
French Early 19th Century Neoclassical Hand Carved Oak Vase Ornament/ Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful early 19th century Neoclassical hand carved oak vase ornament in a good but weathered condition.
France, circa 1800- 1850.
Weathered
Measurements includes the wooden b...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
$474 Sale Price
50% Off
French 'Pillars with Marianne wearing the Phrygian Cap' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French fireback with two pillars topped with Marianne wearing the Phrygian cap
The fireback commemorates the 8th year of the French Revolution. The Phrygian cap is the cap of Marian...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no extra cost....
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Antique French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with a cupid.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
An Oversized 19th Century French Neoclassical Chimney Bar, Length- 67.75 Inches
Located in Dallas, TX
During the mid-1700s to early 1800s, the Neoclassical movement was prevalent in French furniture and art. Rectilinear forms and ornamentation inspired by ancient civilizations were f...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
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Metal, Bronze
Small Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Soest, 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...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Corinthian Capital, Glazed Ceramic, Canada/U.S., Late 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Architectural Corinthian Capital - glazed cast ceramic composition - Canada or United States - late 19th century.
Good antiq...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
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Ceramic
$3,850 Sale Price
30% Off
Italian Neoclassical Style Marble, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, and Porphyry Panel
Located in Queens, NY
A magnificent Italian neoclassical style marble, malachite, lapis lazuli, and porphyry panel, early 20th century.
This panel is made with all different precious hardstones. All th...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Porphyry
$7,700 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. It is in a good condi...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
American Neoclassical Iron and Brass Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of neoclassical andirons having blacksmith forged flat 'knife blade' shafts with shaped silhouettes, on fine arched feet below a decorative brass plate, and topped with turned...
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1810s American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
$2,900 / set
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 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.
...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical period fireback. The pillars symbolize freedom, one of the three values of the French Revolution. The date of production, 1840, is also cast in the f...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
19th Century English Fire Tools, Fireplace Tools
Located in Soest, NL
19th century English fireplace tool set.
We have a unique and specialized collection of antique and used fireplace accessories consisting of more than 1000 listings at 1stdibs. Amongst others, we always have 500+ firebacks, 400+ pairs of andirons and 250+ sets of fireplace tools for sale...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
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Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair of Vintage Metal Garden Planter Swans
Located in Houston, TX
Enhance your garden with this charming duo of Vintage Metal Garden Planter Swans. Crafted with exquisite detail, these graceful swans fea...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum, Zinc
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 18th/19th century French Neoclassical fireback with flower decorations and two pillars. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and Stand for strength and the unknown. To...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
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Iron
Neoclassical Style Marble Pedestal
Located in Houston, TX
An early 20th century neoclassical style red or rouge and black marble pedestal.
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
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Marble
Italian Marble Figural Statue. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian marble statue of standing lady with cloak terminating on circular plinth, Early 19th century.
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
19th Century English Fire Tongs, Pince
Located in Soest, NL
19th century English fireplace tongs made of wrought iron.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Neoclassical Grecian Faux Stone Column Acanthus Leaf Candle Holder Plant Stand 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century faux stone plant stand / candle holder in the shape of the base of a neoclassical column featuring scrolled corners and drooping acanth...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Resin
$140 Sale Price / item
20% Off
The Hemsworth: A Classically-Inspired Stone Fireplace with a Hexagon Motif
Located in Chicago, IL
The Hemsworth stone fireplace, from our Elizabeth Scott Collection, is a stately, classically-inspired design. The legs and lintel are linear, each with a recessed panel with multip...
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2010s American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
18th Century French 'Pillars with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French neoclassical fireback with two decorated pillars, a flower and the date of production 1788.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a go...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period andirons. The andirons are hand forged and made of wrought iron. The condition of the andirons is good.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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
French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
...
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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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