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
Large Scale Pink Granite Urn-Form Jardiniere
Located in Dallas, TX
large scale pink granite urn-form jardiniere, 19th century France, mounted on a custom nickel plated base with Greek Key detail and ball feet on a custom made black marble plinth, Fr...
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite, Marble
Painted Neoclassical Style Antique Georgian Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A period neoclassical style antique pine Georgian fire mantel dating from circa 1780 with a more recent coat of gold paint. This striking surround is han...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Pine, Paint
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
A Beautifully Executed Neoclassical Chimneypiece in Statuary & Siena Marbles
Located in London, GB
A Late 18th Century Beautifully Executed Neoclassical Chimneypiece in Statuary and Convent Siena Marbles.
The central tablet depicts an exceptionally well carved putto driving a cha...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
20th Century Quality Marble Pillar/Column in Neoclassical Style
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century quality marble pillar/column in neoclassical style
Square plinth with balustrade pillar base. Far protruding, stepped square cover plate. The column consists of five ...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Marble Pedestal Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Brèche Violette and Sienna marble pedestal column. The pedestal is raised by a fine squ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Continental 19th c. Neoclassical St. Royal Pink Granite & Ormolu Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very unique Continental 19th century Neo-Classical st. Royal Pink Granite, black Belgian marble and Ormolu bird bath/planter. This exquisite bird bath/planter is suppo...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite, Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu
Russian Imperial Neoclassical Kalgan Jasper Tazza
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Russian Imperial Neoclassical Kalgan Jasper Tazza, measuring nearly 2 feet tall and dated 1888, hails from the esteemed Imperial Lapidary Manufact...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
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".
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Composition, Iron
Neoclassic Noir de Mazy and Marble Verde Antique Circulation Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
With luxury and stateliness and a touch of marble Verde – green – overlays, this fireplace is an asset to your interior. This fireplace is made of Noir de Mazy marble with – as menti...
Category
Late 18th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
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 ...
Category
19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
Late 18th Century Statuary and Siena Fireplace of Neoclassical Design
Located in London, GB
A late 18th century statuary and Siena fireplace of late 18th century neoclassical design, the frieze with a statuary marble tablet decorated a classical...
Category
Late 18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Carrara and Portoro Marble Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive Italian 19th century neoclassical style white Carrara marble and Portoro marble pedestal column. The pedestal is raised by a squa...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Late Georgian Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A fine brass and cast iron fire grate, in the George III style. The high shaped back with a central cartouche depicts a double headed eagle and shield, held by a man and a woman. The...
Category
Early 1800s English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Neoclassical Black Marble Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
With luxury and stateliness and a touch of marble Verde – green – overlays, this fireplace is an asset to your interior. This fireplace is made of Noir de Mazy marble with – as menti...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Neoclassic Noir De Mazy Black Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
With luxury and stateliness and a touch of marble Verde – green – overlays, this fireplace is an asset to your interior. This fireplace is made of Noir de Mazy...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Pair of Neoclassical Style Paint Decorated Atheniennes
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Pair of neoclassical style paint decorated atheniennes.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
English Neo-Classical Brass and Iron Fire Basket
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English brass, steel and iron firegrate, in the manner of Robert Adam, the pierced serpentine apron with applied oval paterae, the basket and front legs surmounted...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
True Pair of Continental 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Solid Mahogany Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and extremely decorative true pair of Continental 19th century Neo-Classical st. solid Mahogany and faux painted marble pedestal columns of telemons holding cushions. Each...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century Italian Giltwood Appliques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nicely carved. In great condition for their age. In the form of capitols.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Giltwood
$1,475 / set
Pair of American Late Federal Brass Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Cannon shape with finials and scrolled feet.
Category
1830s American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Victorian Burnished Cast Iron Coalbrookdale Chimneypiece
By Robert Adam
Located in London, GB
A very large and fine example of a Victorian burnished cast iron Coalbrookdale chimney piece in the Georgian neoclassical manner of Robert Adam. The decorative urn on the freeze bene...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical French Carrara Marble White Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This beautiful antique surround fireplace is made from luxurious Carrara marble. Richly inlaid with ornate details and a centerpiece where the characteristic “scallop” makes its entrance.
Thanks to a wide, double profiled top, the contours of this fireplace are emphasized.
The massive consoles...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$2,224 / set
French Gilt Metal Mounted Sicilian Jasper Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
French Gilt Metal Mounted Sicilian Jasper Pedestal from the early 20th century, with an associated square granite top, above an ionic column, on a square plinth. The pedestal is a b...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Gris St. Anne Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Gris St. Anne marble fireplace mantel. The mantel is raised by impressive scrolled fluted jambs with block supports and handsome r...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
19th Century English Brass Fireplace Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very detailed 3-piece English brass set. Very unusual.
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$2,850 / set
Sèvres-Style Porcelain Pedestal
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pedestal exhibits the style and grace of the famed Sèvres porcelain manufactory. Its lustrous deep blue porcelain base is Classic Sèvres in style, and it provides the perfect ba...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Antique Fireplace Mantle in Statuary and Siena Marbles
Located in London, GB
A statuary and Siena marble chimney piece late 18th century; circa 1795.
With moulded shelf with rounded corners above the frieze which is centred with a tablet of a reclining godde...
Category
1790s British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Roman Brèche Marble Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very important French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Roman Brèche marble mantel. The jambs are decorated with impressive paws below a fluted scrolled design. The mantel has a rectangular shelf...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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, Marble
Set of Six Neoclassical Style Garden Armchairs with Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately six piece patio and garden suite consisting of four armchairs and one large lounge chair with ottoman. Crafted from cast aluminum with a dark gree...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
$3,040 Sale Price / set
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Late 18th Century Style Fireplace in Statuary and Siena Marbles
Located in London, GB
A good late 18th century style neoclassical fireplace in Statuary and Siena marbles with a centre tablet depicting the antique fairy tale of Cupid and Ps...
Category
Late 18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
Pair of Neo-Classic Large Brass Andirons
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic-style andirons with a large brass ball top over a steel double scroll design base. (PRICED AS Pair)
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel
$4,800 / set
Impressive Brass & Steel Neo-Classical Firegrate
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive brass and steel firebasket in the Georgian style. The gunmetal legs with engraving throughout, featuring Athenian leaf and drapery, surmounted by engraved urn ...
Category
18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
A Nineteenth Century Engraved Steel and Iron Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A Nineteenth century engraved steel and iron fire grate in the George III Neo-Classical style, with pierced serpentine fret and bold urn finials.
Dimensions: 73.5cm (29") High, 75cm...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Antique French Brass Andirons - A Pair
Located in New York, NY
Made in France in the Late 19th Century, these tall brass andirons have ball finial tops and fluted column guards that culminate in clawed feet. The brass has aged beautifully.
Dime...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$595 / set
Neoclassical Black Marble Pedestal Column
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful neoclassical marble pedestal column, late 20th century. Probably hailing from Italy, this handsome column is of the deepest licorice black featuring stunning intricate vein...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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.