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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.

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Style: Neoclassical
Antique French Neoclassical 'Roman Soldier' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th/19th century French Neoclassical fireback with a Roman Soldier and two pillars. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. It is in a good condition a...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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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

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Aluminum, Zinc

18th-19th Century French 'the Time' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-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 made of cast iro...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condit...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Pair Of Maitland Smith Metal Planters
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Pair of matching Maitland Smith silver colored metal planters, with removable metal insert. Exterior features fleur-de-lis mounted to every side and gold polished rope detail to th...
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20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

19th Century French Neoclassical 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French fireplace fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienced great pleasu...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pineapple Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual neoclassical style pineapple 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

Pineapple Brass Fireplace Tools
Pineapple Brass Fireplace Tools
$1,619 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique German Neoclassical Minerva Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th-19th century German neoclassical fireback. The fireback depicts Minerva, goddess of knowledge, intellect and ingenuity of the human spirit. She is often depicted with ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condit...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period andirons. The andirons are hand forged and made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill meat and poultry. Th...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condit...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs and a shovel. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condition and fit ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique French 'Napoleon' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French neoclassical fireback with a portrait of Napoleon and other decoration. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condit...
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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, Amerongen
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 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French neoclassical fireplace fireback cast in the honor of the marriage of J.F. Merle and F. Mignot in 1875. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown p...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

19th Century Neoclassical Terracotta Urn Architectural Relief, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century terracotta architectural decorative relief of a neoclassical style flaming two handled urn retaining the original red paint. The beautifully realized large scale classical urn shown in deep relief with arabesque handles with bell flowers hanging, egg and dart border, swag drapery tied...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta, Paint

French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th Century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution. The fireb...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century Green Paint Garden Urn
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine and large Painted Iron Garden Urn with classic form, fluted sides, footed base and detachable top ring. The Urn presents with enhancing signs of age including rusting and pain...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

French Neoclassical Style 'Cupids with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French neoclassical style fireback with cupids surrounded by other decorations. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black. T...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Neoclassical Cast Stone Topiary Urn Filled With Fruit Garden Statue
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning cast stone statue of an urn filled with a topiary of fruit. The piece is the perfect accent in a garden. USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 15"W x 15"D x 23"H. Very good...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Cast Stone

18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

Large Pair of Brass Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large neoclassical style andirons are made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Pair of Brass Andirons
Large Pair of Brass Andirons
$2,034 Sale Price
30% Off
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th Century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution. The fireb...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique Dutch Wrought Iron Blow Poker, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th Century, Dutch neoclassical blow poker. The blow poke is made of wrought iron. It is in a good working condition.
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Stand for a Roasting Jack, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period stand for a roasting jack. The stand is hand forged and made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

Antique French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback. 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 French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French neoclassical fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. The fireback is in a good condition. It does not have cracks.  
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Antiqu Salmon Red Concrete Garden Urn Planter
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome antique concrete garden urn or planter. This salmon colored paint encrusted urn is in fabulous vintage condition with lots of gorge...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

18th Century French 'Pillars with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Fireplace Grate, Fire Grate, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireplace basket - fire basket made of wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Design Curved Brass Fireplace Screen. French Work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice design fireplace screen is made of brass with a steel grilling. The front part is curved, as well as the side parts which makes a nicely curved Firewall which protects the ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

18th-19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century Belgian neoclassical fireplace grate made of cast iron. The fireplace grate is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Iron

Late 18th or Early 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Fireplace Tools of Fire Tools
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century Dutch neoclassical fireplace tool set. It is made of wrought iron. The tool set is in a good condition and is fully functional.  
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Neoclassical French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Freedom, Dated 1833
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
With the names of the persons who commissioned the original casting of the fireback. Most probably for a wedding in 1833. The fireback furthermore has two pillars of freedom. One of ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Large Plaster Composite Order Capital on Wooden Pedestal, France, Early 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
Worked in the neoclassical style in France in the early 1900’s, this large plaster capital on wooden pedestal is of the Composite order. Composite orde...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Plaster, Wood, Paint

Neoclassical Ebony Solid Wood Pedestal with Openwork Carving
By Alexander's Collection, Alexander Anisimov
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Neoclassical Ebony Solid Wood Pedestal with Openwork Carving Introducing the Neoclassical Ebony Solid Wood Pedestal with Openwork Carving, a stunning addition to the "Forbidden City...
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2010s Hong Kong Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Ebony

Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French 'Pillars with Phrygian Cap' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French fireback with two pillars, four heads with a Phrygian cap, an angel and the date of production 1817. The fireback was produced just after the Fren...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Elegant Chunky Pair of Gold Leaf Carved Wood Urn Shaped Objects
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two symmetrical and dramatic gold leafed, carved wood, urn shaped objects sitting on feet. Made in Italy. Tony Duquette flair!
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th-20th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars stand for the value liberty. This is one of the three values of the French revolution (liberté...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 condition ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 made...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of Classical Push Pull Door Handles in Bronze and Wood
Located in London, GB
Two pairs of classical push and pull door handles in bronze and hard wood 1970s in excellent condition.. The identical handles can be applied inside or outside on double or single d...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Antoine Durenne Foundry Satyr Mask Cast Iron Urn
Located in Hastings, GB
An important and incredibly rare 19th century Satyr Mask Urn from the foundry of Antoine Durenne (catalogue Durenne 1889- PL 404 Coupes et Vases). See last image for catalogue refere...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

In the Style of Maison Jansen, Pineapple Brass Low Fire Place Tools on Stand, Fr
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pineapple low fire place tools on stand are made of brass. This is a French work, in the style of famous Maison Jansen, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Pierre Schoenewerk Antique French Bronze Figure of Euterpe
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique 19th century French classical bronze figure of a seated Euterpe by Pierre Alexandre Schoenewerk. Signed ‘Schoenewerk’ to the oblong base, this French piece has a wonderful...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Bronze

Mod-Century Italian Neo-Classical Style Painted Columns / Pedestals, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of hand painted Italian Neo-classsical style columns or pedestals. The hand painted finish is soothing, neutral tones of ivory and taupe with black tops...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

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

Antique Neoclassical Style Bronze Urn with Putti in Relief
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A footed urn with relief decoration of putti in high relief cavorting in a landscape as gardeners. They carry a planter with a tree, basket and garlands of flowers. An urn on a pedes...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

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...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian Carved Wood Hand Painted and Gilt Garden Planters, Circa 1870
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian carved wood hand painted and gilt garden planters with decorated egg dart borders, acanthus leaf motif, and terminating on scrolled legs...
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1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Pr 19th C. Cast Iron Entry Way Lions
By Fiske Or Mott
Located in New York, NY
Classic pair of 19th C. cast iron seated lions, in very good vintage estate condition. The lions are constructed of several pieces, typical of early production, both are free of lat...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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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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