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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
Pair of 19th Century French Weathered Carved Stone Garden Urns from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of antique garden urns was crafted in Normandy, France, circa 1880. Made of hand-carved stone, each urn features a classic Campana form with a lobed body and wide, rounded ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Cast Stone

Pair Vintage Greco-Roman Neoclassical Gesso Pedestals
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage gesso pedestals dating from the second quarter of the 20th century, with various Greco-Roman neoclassical motifs in relief, including cherub with instrument, mask, bi...
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20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Gesso

19th C. French Empire Neoclassical Flame & Lion Brass Paw Andirons & Bar - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of 19th C. French Empire Neoclassical Flame & Lion Brass Paw Andirons & Bar. Item features an ornate pair of cast brass andirons with flame finials, mounted with lion heads and ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Lion Andirons Chenets with Fender, 3 Pc Set
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Lion Andirons Chenets with Fender - 3 pc set. Item features adjustable length, cast bronze reclining lio...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Antique Molded Cement Decorative Brick Panels, Pair
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of antique molded cement architectural decoration are embellished in high relief with urns filled with fruit. One side is slanted on each and bot...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Cement

Italian Neo-Classic Wrought Iron Brazier
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic style (19th Cent) wrought iron brazier with cross legs and 3 gold lion heads.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron, Gold

Pair of Midcentury French Carved Lead Outdoor Medicis Planters
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a front or backyard with this elegant pair of neoclassical outdoor jardinière, crafted in France circa 1950 and made of heavy lead, each p...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Lead

Turn of the Century Gentlemen's Club Tall Locker
Located in North Miami, FL
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...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Iron

Pair of Green Marble Pedestals
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of antique style marble pedestals with applied bronze approx.
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Pair of Green Marble Pedestals
Pair of Green Marble Pedestals
$7,360 Sale Price / set
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Stunning English Neoclassical Style Terracotta Garden Urn with Mask Handles
Located in San Francisco, CA
The large urn with banded oak leaf lip above egg-and-dart ring; the wasted body with swirled fluted decoration flanked by whimsical masked handles; all raised on a separate iron spla...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Sévres Porcelain and Ormolu urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most unique pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Sévres Porcelain and Ormolu urns. Each stunning cobalt blue Porcelain urn is raised on four handsome scrolled...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Ormolu

A Very Impressive Planter on Iron Pedestal
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very impressive composite planter on iron pedestal. Measures: Planter: D 36" W 46" (@ belly of child) H 43" (approximate) Pedestal: H 45" (approximate) W (at base) 33" x 33".
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Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Composition, Iron

A Fine Irish Neoclassical Late C18th Statuary and Sienna Marble Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
A Fine Irish Neoclassical Late C18th Statuary and Sienna Marble Chimneypiece An Irish George III chimneypiece of highly elegant form, carved in white statuary marble with veneers of...
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Late 18th Century Irish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Siena Marble, Statuary Marble

Vintage French Neoclassical Style Brass Horses Head Fireplace Tools
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Brass Horses Head Fireplace Tools - 5 Piece Set Introducing beautiful French Neoclassical brass decorativ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho Patinated Cast Concrete Column Fragments - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce a touch of architectural history and artistic texture into your space with this pair of vintage cast concrete column fragments. These unique pieces possess a beautiful, tim...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Concrete

Georgian Limestone Urn From Wall Hall, Hertfordshire
Located in Essex, MA
Acquired direct from the heirs of JP Morgan Jr. Wall Hall originally known as Aldenham Abbey. The property was purchased by Morgan in 1910. This urn was brought back to America when ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Neoclassical Black Cast Iron Urns with Base / Plinth (Set of 2)
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Neoclassical Black Cast Iron Urns on Base/Plinth, are a captivating set of two garden urns / planters featuring c-scroll handles that exude timeless elegance. These urns bear a n...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair Antique Arched Architectural Niches
Located in Dallas, TX
Perfect for displaying a statue, vase or objet d'art, this PAIR of Antique Arched Architectural Niches can transform a plain wall or a stairwell into...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Models of Italian Neo-Classic Columns
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic (19th Century) "Grand Tour" breche marble columns on a green porphyry square base and having an Ionic carved alabaster capital (PRICED AS Pair)
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Alabaster, Breccia Marble

Neoclassical Style Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
The breakfront, moulded shelf above the frieze which is centred with a tablet carved with tazza shaped, lidded urn in statuary on sienna marble. This is flanked by bands of flutes; t...
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Mid-18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Siena Marble, Statuary Marble

Vintage Regency Brass Swag Fireplace Fender
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Frame your hearth with the timeless grandeur of this exquisite vintage Hollywood Regency style fireplace fender. Masterfully crafted from rich, warm brass, this piece showcases excep...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Enormous Decorative Architectural Finial
Located in Houston, TX
Enormous decorative architectural finial in early white paint, circa 1840-1880 (Look at last picture for idea of scale). Note: Regional differenc...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Paint

American Cast Iron Fireback with Gentleman Riding on Horse, 20th Cent. Virginia
Located in Charleston, SC
American cast iron foliage fireback with gentleman riding on horse and riding crop mounted on shoulder, 20th century, Virginia.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Faux Bois and Faux Marble Painted Pedestals
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Neo-classic style (19/20th Century) dark faux bois (wood) and faux marble painted low pedestals with a triangular shape base and top (PRICED AS PAIR)
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ash, Burl

Antique Louis XVI Rouge Griotte and Vert Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary example of refined 19th century French craftsmanship, this Louis XVI-style fireplace mantel dates to the early-to-mid 1800s and exudes neoclassical elegance. Crafted...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Spelter Figure of a Water Bearer on a Pedestal / Marble with Red Glazed Vase
Located in Manhasset, NY
A 28 Inch spelter or zinc figure of a water bearer on a pedestal / marble with red glazed vase. This finely cast full bodied maiden with flowing hair is sitting on a red marble pedestal with her large red porcelain water picture...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Dore Urn Signed F. Levillain
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century neoclassical signed bronze doré urn with handles and adorned with elaborate roman scenes. Signed stamped F. Levillain. Ferdinand Levillain...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

LATE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL ORNAMENTAL FRIEZE
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant ornamental frieze in wrought iron and hand-forged, finely gilded and embellished with floral motifs that enhance its elegance. The base is made of white Carrara marble, carve...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble, Iron

Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Wrought Iron Andirons Attributed to Caldwell, Pair
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Pair of neoclassical style gilt bronze andirons, of swagged urn form, terminating in flame finials.
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Pair of Giltwood and Gesso Pedestals
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

Selection of Neoclassical Brass Fire Tools and Andirons
Located in Atlanta, GA
Selection of neoclassical brass fire tools and andirons, probably French, early 20th century. They retain their warm original patina. 1) Brass fish fire tools, they measure 29.5" H ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Brass, Iron

Pair of Italian Brass Neoclassical Figural Tiered Urn Finial Andirons, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian brass neoclassical figural tiered beaded urn finial andirons resting on decorative fluted triangular bases, Early 19th Century.
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Iron

Swedish Painted and Distressed Decorated Fire Surround in Faux Marble Finish
Located in Manhasset, NY
Swedish painted and distressed decorated fire surround in faux marble finish. This fine custom quality fire place surround comes directly off the walls of a Greenwich CT Mansion. The...
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1930s Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Cork Column Sculpture
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic (19th Century) cork carved model of a classical column with a corinthian capital and resting on a stepped square base damages to areas of base and capital
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Cork

Pair of Brass Andirons, of Diminutive Proportions
Located in Huntington, NY
A Pair of Brass Andirons, of diminutive proportions Urn form, raised on scrolled base with Brass ball feet Tightened cleaned & polished.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of English Neoclassical Style Brass Andirons circa 1860 with Fire Urns
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English neoclassical style brass andirons from the mid-19th century, with fire urns and swag motifs. Born in England during the reign of Queen Victoria, this pair of brass ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Large Three Arm Neoclassical Cast Brass or Bronze Wall Sconce, circa 1920/1930s
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular cast brass, or bronze, three arm wall appliqué, probably from a bank, public building, or other commercial building. The sconce is in exception...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Antique Neoclassical Style Leaded Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An elegant large neoclassical style stained glass window circa 1890. A Victorian take on a neoclassical design, this stained glass window centres around an elongated oval panel depic...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Lead

Pair of Italian Carved Sandstone Fluted Campagna Form Garden Urns. Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian hand carved sandstone fluted campana form garden urns with flanking egg & dart borders, acanthus scrolled handles, and resting on circular squared plinths. Early 19th...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Sandstone

Pair of Italian Wrought Iron & Poly Chromed Medallion Andirons w/ Log Stops 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian gilt figural mask wrought iron and poly chromed medallion andirons with flanking gilt foliage and painted ball finials, decorative scrolled gilt foliage iron work, ce...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style andirons is made of bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1900
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

French 19th Century Gilt Bronze Chenets
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th century French chenets, gilded bronze, in the neoclassical taste, each with large flaming classical urn with Satyr mask hand...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Fireplace Shield French 19th Century Neoclassical France
Located in New York, NY
Fireplace Shield French 19th Century Neoclassical France. A large neoclassical stove shield in brass with heroic figures. Made during the early part o...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

A Solid Brass Fireplace Fender, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Constructed of a solid brass frame cast in parts and embossed with acanthus leaves. The central fender is flanked by stepped pedestals topped by solid brass lions connected by a central bar, also of solid brass. The overall design is neo-classical and dates to the Napoleon III period of the mid-to-late 19th Century. The piece appears to have been cleaned regularly, with only modest amounts of soot accumulating in the center directly in front of the firebox. The classical details are handsomely set off by unadorned surfaces, making this antique fireplace fender...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Pair of Italian Silver over Bronze Urn Finial Wrought Iron Andirons, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian silver over bronze andirons with decorative urn finials, flanking tapered columns with ribbon and floral swags, gadrooned plinths, matching finial blocked log stops, ...
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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Silver, Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of Italian Brass and Wrought Iron Floral Andirions, Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian brass floral acanthus and rope motif ball top andirons with wrought iron twisted column, acanthus centered plinths, pleasing decorative scroll work and terminating on...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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

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Carrara Marble

Superb Italian Stone Neoclassical Style Fireplace
Located in Rome, IT
A finely carved Italian limestone fireplace with female caryatid figures and shaped frieze with elegant acanthus leaves decoration.  This item can be disassembled and the elements i...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone, Marble

Italian 20th Century Faux Red Porphyry Lacquered and Gilt Framed Wood Doors
Located in Firenze, IT
This very unusual 20th century Italian pair of two wood doors come from a Florentine house. The front of each rectangular door panel is lacquered as brick red faux porphyry marble, v...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Brass

A Late 18th Century Scottish Neoclassical Pine and Gesso Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
The central tablet depicts the three Graces disarming Cupid. The scene is after a painting by the Neoclassical painter Angelica Kauffman (1741–1807). The Graces steal and break Cupid...
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Late 18th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Gesso, Pine

Pair of American Wrought Iron and Brass Melon Top Andirons, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American wrought iron and brass melon top andirons with turned centered column, spit hooks, and terminating on stylized penny feet. Note: Centered columns of andirons were ma...
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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Antique Satinwood Mantelpiece
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Antique satinwood mantelpiece of fine quality in the George III Neoclassical taste. The jambs with twin fluted pilasters, capped with Corinthian capitals and under carved acanthus corbels...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Satinwood

A French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu Samovar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Samovar. The most decorative hot water server is raised on Ormolu ball feet...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Basket Form Jardinieres
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of French, neoclassical basket-form jardinieres with ribbon decoration and an arrow form base.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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

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Iron

Neoclassic Black and Green Marble Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This extraordinary fireplace is made of Noir de Mazy marble, which is complemented by the luxurious green marble type Verde. Despite the clean lines, this is a very elegant piece. Th...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Belgian Black Marble

Pair of Neoclassical Style Black Painted Garden Urns
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A pair of neoclassical style black painted iron garden urns.
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Vert de Patricia marble pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Vert de Patricia marble pedestal. The wonderful three piece pedestal displays an octagonal base below a circular mo...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

French Neoclassical Style Velvet Upholstered Pedestal, last quarter 19th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
All surfaces covered completely in colored velvet the square column with a slightly larger top and bottom respectively, the top decorated with hanging tassels, the bottom a graduate...
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Velvet

A Neoclassical English Statuary and Siena Marble Mantel Piece
Located in London, GB
A 19th century English statuary and Sienna marble fireplace in the neoclassical style. The finely carved jambs with Athenian foliage and urns surmounted by carved end blockings. The ...
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19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Siena Marble, Statuary Marble

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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