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
Antique French Polished Steel Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireplace shovel made of polished steel. The shovel is in a good condition and is fully functional.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
French Neoclassical Style 'Allegory of Love' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th century French neoclassical style fireback with an allegory of love. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black or pewte...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Late 18th Century Irish Neoclassical Statuary and Jasper Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century Irish neoclassical statuary marble chimneypiece veneered with book-matched Jasper of exceptional quality, the central tablet ...
Category
Late 18th Century Irish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Statuary Marble
19th Century Neoclassical Marble Sculpture of the Three Graces after Canova
Located in Essex, MA
Large 19th century neoclassical carved marble sculpture of the three graces after Canova. A Beautiful execution of one of Canova's Masterpieces. Ours amazingly accurate to the sculpt...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Statuary Marble
Large 18th Century French 'Pillars with Fleurs De Lys' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 18th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of Hercules that are topped with Fleurs de Lys. The Fleurs de Lys (French Lillies) symbolize the purity of nobility. ...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, 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
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical French Carrara White Marble Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
A very robust full circulation fireplace in Carrara marble. It is a rare style that comes into its own in most Dutch mansions in terms of size and style.
The mantelpiece is characte...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Cast Iron Garden Chair in the Morning Glory Pattern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This cast iron garden chair dates to the late 19th century and is in the "Morning Glory" pattern and has been acquired from an estate in Aurora, N.Y..
Note: Read the attached book p...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Early 20th- Set of Gilt Bronze French Neo-Classical Chenets, a Set
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a wonderful set of French gilt bronze chenets with neo-classical styling. They have incredible detail and are in very good condition.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Life-Size Greek Goddess of Spring Marble Sculpture Statue
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning architectural wonder, this neoclassical Greek goddess life-size sculpture is guaranteed to make quite the statement. All dimensions are below. Now, more than ever, home is w...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Greek Goddess of Summer Life-Size Marble Statue Sculpture
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning architectural wonder, this neoclassical Greek goddess life-size sculpture is guaranteed to make quite the statement. All dimensions are below. Now, more than ever, home is w...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Italian Walnut 18th Century Library Bookcase Panneling
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A good late 18th century Italian neoclassical library room panneling. This room consists of one central bookcase with a tympan centerpiece. At both sides angle cabinets...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Walnut
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 ...
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2010s European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Belgian Black 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.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
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
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 ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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 ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Small Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Small 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 fireba...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze and Wrought IronAndirons with Lions Faces. F
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style andirons is made of bronze and wrought iron. These firedogs have lion faces medallions. This is a French work, circ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair of Antique Bronze Urn Form Fireplace Andirons
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of antique bronze fireplace andirons in the form of urns with handles and acorn finials. Two small acorns are missing as pictured. These are ...
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Cast Iron Planters, England, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of cast iron planters. England, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Set Classical Fireplace Tools
Located in New York, NY
Charming set of 3 English fireplace tools, to include the shovel, poker, and tongs. The tools are polished steel, which has blackened over the years, we have not attempted to polish ...
Category
19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Tall Neoclassical Brass Ornate Column Form Andirons
Located in West Hartford, CT
Beautiful pair of brass square column form andirons with footed base decorated with wreath and ribbons.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Monumental Stone Garden Vases
Located in Rome, IT
Impressive pair of hand carved vases in the neoclassical style, the cover with fruit finial, above an ovoid body adorned with Nereid handles and festoons, raised on circular foot and...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Antique French Neoclassical 'Lady' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, 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 fireback is in a good...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Andirons, Bronze and Iron, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of andirons. Blued and gilt bronze, iron. XIX century.
Andirons for fireplace decorated, in the pieces on the sides and in the center of...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron
19th Century Terracotta Garden Lions
Located in Houston, TX
A large opposing pair of Italian mid-19th century terracotta lions. Each lion is raised on a rectangular base. Beautiful expressive faces and wonderfully carved manes with great patina.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
French Pair of Giltwood Brackets Neoclassical
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French pair of giltwood brackets neoclassical.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Val d'Osne Cast Iron White Snake Urns
Located in Richmond, VA
A small pair of white cast-iron urns with intertwined snakes. Marked with a “1” to denote the smallest of three sizes made by the renowned Val d’Osne Foundr...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique Galloway Terracotta Ceramic Art Deco Pottery Garden Urn Vases
Located in Wilton, CT
Large pair of fluted garden urns by the Galloway Terracotta Company of Philadelphia in classical form with great bone white wax matte glaze. Measur...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Cast Iron Putti Figures
Located in London, GB
A charming pair of cast iron putti figures. Early to mid-20th century, great untouched patina.
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique French Bronze D'ore and Crystal Cachepots
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique French bronze d'ore and crystal cachepots.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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,...
Category
20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
18th-19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century Belgian neoclassical fireplace grate made of cast iron. The fireplace grate is in a good condition and is fully functional.
Category
Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Urn Vase Marble Gray, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Urn marble gray, Sweden. An urn or vase made in marble in Sweden, 20th century.
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
19th-20th Century French Fireplace Screen or Fire Screen
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th-20th century French fireplace screen made of brass and iron mesh.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
French fireback produced in honor of the marriage of Antoine and Annefrancois in 1822. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown.
The firebac...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Horse-Bit & Travertine Garden/Patio Table Provenance Celine Dion
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical horse-bit & travertine top garden/patio table Provenance Celine Dion, in two parts, one inch thick Travertine top.
Provenance: Celine Dion's J...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine, Aluminum
Elegant Gold Gilt Neoclassical Revival Metal Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
A stylish and elegant gold gilt iron bench with a high back and arms for comfortable seating. A perfect addition to a uniquely designed home! This would be perfect as a hall bench, i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Allegory of Love' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical fireback with an allegory of love. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century Italian Faux Marble Lacquer Architectural Pedestals or Columns
Located in Firenze, IT
This antique pair of gorgeous late 19th century Italian carved wood architectural pedestals or columns features rectangular form and a wonderful...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique French 'Allegory of Love' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical fireback with an allegory of love. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter....
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Lady' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, 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 fireback is in a good...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Monumental Hand Carved Neoclassical Fire Place Surrounds
Located in Stamford, CT
A monumental custom quality solid wood hand carved neoclassical fire place surrounds. This is a simply stunning piece in an off linen white painted finish with hand carvings througho...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Greek Goddess Life-Size Marble Statue Sculpture
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning architectural wonder, this neoclassical Greek goddess life-size sculpture is guaranteed to make quite the statement. All dimensions are below. N...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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 date of producti...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Life-Size Greek Goddess with Grapes Marble Sculpture Statue
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning architectural wonder, this neoclassical Greek goddess life-size sculpture is guaranteed to make quite the statement. All dimensions are below. Now, more than ever, home is w...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French Neoclassical 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienced grea...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Cast Iron Jardinière, circa 1890
Located in Evergreen, CO
This rectangular, cast iron planter features an urn and swag motif on the front and back. Perfect for outdoor or indoor use. Two drain holes.
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Turn of the Century Gentlemen's Club Tall Locker
Located in East Hampton, NY
This very heavy iron and bronze detailed tall locker with black Belgian marble base is all original. Interior details include a heavy turning handle door w...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Iron, Bronze
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Giallo di Siena Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A very fine mid-19th Century French neoclassical fireplace surround in golden vibrant Convent Giallo di Siena marble. A deep rectangular shelf with an ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Siena Marble
Pair of Medium Val d'Osne Cast Iron Snake Urns with Robin's Egg Blue Paint
Located in Richmond, VA
A pair of medium Val d’Osne cast iron snake urns with a robin’s egg blue patina. Exquisite tones of brown rust and very rare robin's egg blue patina. M...
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19th Century French 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 firebac...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Sink Plaquette with Relief of a Roman Adonis in Loincloth Posing as Le Penseur
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This plain and austere plaquette shows us a muscular Roman young man wearing just a loincloth. Squatting on the ground he sits, in the typical position of the Le Penseur artwork by R...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Zinc
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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