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
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Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Red Marble Pedestals in the Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
Pair of red marble pedestals in the Neoclassical style
French, 19th Century
Height 108cm, width 33cm, depth 33cm
Crafted in France during the 19th century, this refined pair of ped...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique Neoclassical Painted Oak Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique neoclassical painted oak firemantel , sourced from a £13 million house in Hampstead, London.
Painted with a faux marble effect and highlighted with traces of gilding, thi...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Oak, Paint
Pair of French Malachite and Ormolu Pedestals
Located in London, GB
Pair of French malachite and ormolu pedestals
French, 20th Century
Height 102cm, width 44cm, depth 44cm
Elegantly mounted with ormolu features and fully covered in malachite, this...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Pair of 19th C. Italian Carved Painted Finials
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th-century Italian neoclassical finials, each meticulously carved from wood, their design epitomizing the grandeur and refined aesthetics of the neoclassical movement. These finia...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Antique Italian Wrought Iron and Silver Leaf Wood Plant Stands/Pedestal
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful pair of wood and wrought iron pedestals. They are made in Italy both of them have a stamp in the bottom, (check it out in the photos provided). They are in good vintage con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair Of Italian Turn Of The Century Neoclassical St. Giltwood Corinthian Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of Italian Turn of the Century Neo-Classical st. Giltwood Corinthian columns, circa 1900. The pair of carved Corinthian columns are raised on square plinths below a w...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Giltwood
French Antique Alabaster Pedestal
Located in London, GB
French antique alabaster pedestal
French, Late 19th Century
Height 80cm, diameter 30.5cm
Shaped in a Neoclassical style form, this superb pure ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Large Iron Gate Post Finials in the Shape of Pine Cone
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pair of Large Iron Gate Post Finials in the Shape of Pine Cone
An elegant large pair of traditional weathered iron gate pier finials .
Often called Pin...
Category
1950s Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Terracotta Italian Classical Boy Putti & Dolphin Statue Garden Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Terracotta Italian Classical Boy Putti / Cherub & Dolphin Statue Garden Fountain, Approx 50 lbs. Circa Early 1900s
Measurements: 31" H x 13.5" W...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Italian andirons
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Italian decorative andirons, circa 1900s.
The pair of andirons is made of bronze and hand-crafted wrought iron.
Fully decorated with 4 faces on the top of the bronze elements...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Antique Salvaged Hand Carved Carrera Marble Fragment Depicting Joan of Arc
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This salvaged carved architectural element is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1835 and done in a Neoclassical style. This antique frag...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Midcentury Italian Majolica Neoclassical Style Garden Seat Stool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical Mid-Century Modern Italian Majolica garden seat stool made in the neoclassical taste. The square stool features a Tromp l'oeil verde green tassel...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Majolica, Pottery
Antique Neoclassical Style Pine & Composition Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Neoclassical style painted pine and composition fire mantel, sourced from a £13 million house in Hampstead, London.
This 19th century fireplace would make a stunning new ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Pine
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.
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Limestone
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...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone, Marble
Cast Iron French Empire Neoclassical Style Outdoor Garden Wall Water Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Iron French Empire Neoclassical Style Outdoor Garden Wall Water Fountain. Item featured is a heavy cast iron construction, desirable weathered...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century Grain Painted Paneled Wood Door
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous grain painted solid wood paneled door.
Painted in the Trompe loi style to imitate rosewood or another exotic wood.
Door is grain painted on one side only. Other side is ol...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Hardwood
French Neoclassical 'Flower Basket' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with a flower basket.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / p...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Large Wide-diameter Cast Iron Urn, Garden Planter
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Unusual Large Round Cast Iron Planter. This is a heavy and very large is size, so please see all listed image to gage the size. This would be a charming addition for the garden or an...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
William H. Jackson Company Neoclassical French Empire Style Gilt Brass Andirons
Located in Doylestown, PA
Neoclassical French Empire style gilt brass andirons by William H. Jackson Company, early 20th century.
Incredibly detailed pair from the finials down to the feet featuring floral a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Silvered Carved Wooden Pedestal
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered Neoclassical pedestal with its original silver-leaf gilding.
Great to use as a display for a small collection or just with some candles.
Italy, circa 1780. Weathe...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Vintage Salterini Wrought Iron Chairs Set of 8
Located in Cumberland, RI
Upgrade your patio and add some vintage charm to your outdoor space with this spectacular set of Vintage Wrought Iron Chairs by Salterini in the distinctive Mt. Vernon pattern. Perfect for in the garden or pair the chairs with one of our large dining table for family festivities. Newly finished in a Classic Flat Black enamel makes this set a great choice. Crafted from sturdy wrought iron, this set of 8 Salterini Patio Chairs is perfect for relaxing and entertaining friends and family.
Salterini is known for his quality craftmanship using durbale wrought iron, so you can be sure that this furniture will last for years to come. Bring a touch of elegance and sophistication to your outdoor oasis with these stunning wrought iron chairs set of 8...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Neoclassical Style 'Vestal Virgin' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical period fireback with the vestal virgin. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter ...
Category
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...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Vintage Cast Pot Metal 12" Decorative Bald Eagle Architectural Finial Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cast Pot Metal 12" Decorative Bald Eagle Finial Architectural Element Statue. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 12" H x 8.5" W x 7.5" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The condition ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th - 19th C. French 'Apollo with Lyre' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French Neoclassical period fireback of the god Apollo with his lyre. Apollo is the god of light, sun, truth, prophecy, music and joy. Also the saving ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th-19th Century French 'the Eagle of Napoleon' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French fireback with two eagles, coat of arms of Napoleon Bonaparte. The style of the fireback is Neoclassical and it is from that period.
The fireback is made of ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling 3 panels fireplace screen. This fireguards is made of 3 brass panels with grilling inside. The width of the ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
19th Century Monumental Italian Giltwood Urn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 19th century monumental Neoclassical style Italian gilt wood urn, detailed with acanthus leaves, scrolled arms and beading.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Giltwood
Neoclassical Style Steel, Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen with Claw Feet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace screen is made of steel, brass and grilling with bronze claw feet. This isa French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of Petite French Cast Iron Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of charming petite cast iron urns made in France would make for a great accessory, whether placed in your garden or used as decorative pieces in your home. They add a touch o...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Set of Six Neoclassical Style Fluted Zinc Columns
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing set of six matching zinc metal columns made in the Greco-Roman neoclassical style. The columns feature a slender fluted shaft with simple capitals in the doric taste. Handso...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Zinc
Pair, Carved Putti Garden Sculptures with Painters Pallet, Denmark circa 1920-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of carved limestone garden sculptures. One putti is holding a mallet and chisel while the other holds a paint brush and artist's pallet. Note the fine details in the carved face...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Exceptional Carrara White Marble Vases Grand Tour
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional pair of vases in the shape of a cantharus.
From a foot with overlapping moldings like strips, woven ribbons and acanthus leaves, a smooth stem rises, tapering towards t...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Neoclassical Style Brass Duck Heads Fireplace Tools, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand are made of brass. They have duck heads handles. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Georgian Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large-scale neoclassical style antique fire mantel dating from the Georgian era circa 1800. Made in pine, this impressive fireplace is highly decorative, carved with floral swags and scrolling foliage to the frieze beneath an egg and dart trim with stylised Greek key dentals. Over 220 years old, this Georgian fire surround...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Pine
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 Style Brass Fireplace Tools on Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is all made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Antique French Neoclassical 'Roman Soldier' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Monumental Italian Neo-Classical Style Pine & Giltwood Columns W/ Capitols -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a monumental Italian neo-classical style carved and painted columns with cascading grapes and vines. They are most likely mid-century pieces and do have age appropriate wear.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine, Giltwood
A neoclassical style fire surround in Italian Carrara Marble by Ryan and Smith
By James Paine
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
The Chelsea is a tall and elegant neoclassical style fire surround in Italian Carrara marble made by Ryan and Smith.
Modelled straight off an 18th centu...
Category
2010s Northern Irish Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Antique 19th Century Italian Carved Alabaster Neoclassical Urn on Pedestal 1850
Located in Portland, OR
A large & substantial antique Italian Neoclassical carved alabaster urn on pedestal, circa 1850.
The urn is made of the finest variegated & veined alabaster, the campagna shaped urn ...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Alabaster
Neoclassical Statuary Marble Mantelpiece
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Neoclassical Statuary Marble Mantelpiece
A beautiful, detailed and finely carved statuary white marble fireplace mantel in Neoclassical style.
The superb molded shelf with perfect ...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Marble, Statuary Marble
An Antique Georgian Neoclassical Style Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A Georgian style reclaimed pine fire mantel with a fine composition frieze.
Opening Height 106.5 cm (41.92 in)
Opening Width 112.5 cm (44.29 in)
Width between outsides of the foot...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Composition
Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. The fireguards is made of 3 panels so the wtotal width can be adjusted. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical Steel and Brass Antique Accent Table in Maison Jansen Style
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH NEOCLASSICAL STEEL, BRASS AND MARBLE ACCENT TABLE
Manner of Maison Jansen, circa mid 20th century
Item # 905WGQ20P
A sleek and s...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Brushed Steel, Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brushed steel, brass and grilling. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Style Patinated Metal Planter Stands
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Neoclassical Style Patinated forged Metal Planter Stands. Stand 33.25" tall.
16.5"W x 16.5"D x 33.5"H. Top inside diameter 10.75" x 2.75" H
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen with 3 Panels
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Small Antique French 'Hercules and Heaven' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical fireback. Hercules has Heaven in his arms, in exchange for the golden apples that atlas promises to deliver.
The fireback is made of cast iron ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French 'Apollo with Horses' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French fireback with the god Apollo driving horses and a carriage. God of light, sun, truth, prophecy, music, joy and horses. Also the saving God, both in emergency caus...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair Of French 19th Century NeoClassical St. Mahogany, Ormolu & Marble Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and most decorative pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Mahogany, Ormolu and Vert Campan marble pedestal tables. These two tiered stunning single drawer tables a...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Swedish Neoclassical Giltwood Ceiling Roundel
Located in Essex, MA
Circular with leaf carved design.
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Giltwood
Neoclassical Style Stell, Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace screen with 3 panels is made of steel and brass with a grilling on each panel. The central part is decorated with a laurel wreath. This is a French ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel
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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