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
Set of 20th Century Neoclassical Brass and Iron Fireplace Tools
Located in Germantown, MD
A Set of Neoclassical Brass and Iron Fireplace Tools in good vintage condition. Four tools and stand.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C., Neoclassical Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical fireback with a cupid.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewte...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Ruffle-Edge Garden Urn, circa 1920
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Cast Iron Ruffle-Edge Garden Urn, circa 1920's. Medici style urn on base. Weathered surface.
Category
1920s Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Bronze Planter of Boy Holding Urn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze life sized statue of boy holding urn.
There is a hole at the bottom that may be used as a water drain when being used as a garden planter. There i...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$2,636 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Sixteen Brown Jordan Florentine Style Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of sixteen wrought iron patio and garden dining chairs made in the style and manner of Brown Jordan Florentine by O. W. Lee in Pasa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
$12,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of 2 large 20th century Neo-classic copper firebucks, France ca. 1940
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1940 / pair of firebucks / copper / neo-classic
A highly decorative pair of French firebucks crafted in the 20th century in Neo-classic style. These exceptional set was mad...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Large 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful 18th century neoclassical giltwood ornament.
Italy circa 1780.
Weathered,small losses and old repairs.
Measurements include the wooden base.
H:67cm W:45cm D:9cm
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
$800 Sale Price
41% Off
Tall Neoclassical Style Faux Bois Cherub Planter or Jardinière in Dark Gray
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall neoclassial style Jardinière with cherub handles. This pretty planter is tall, and deep gray in color. It stands upon a square base and features two faux bois handles with sma...
Category
20th Century North American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass, Plaster
$200 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Neoclassic-Style Metal Bathtub
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neoclassic-style (19th Century) sarcophagus form metal tub with rings on sides, rustic.
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Large Capagna Form Pair of Black Cast Iron Planters Urns
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic capagna form black cast iron urn planters having impressive scale and style.
Category
1940s English Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Neoclassical' Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1804
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback with two pillars of freedom and a decoration. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revoluti...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C, Neoclassical P
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century 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 of c...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Large Italian White Ceramic Urn Vases
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of large Italian white ceramic urn vases with fruit and leave garlands.
Manufactory of Bassano del Grappa.
Early 20th century.
Elegant ...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
$8,000 / set
Montecito Lounge Chair with Ottoman Michael Taylor Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Michael Taylor Montecito style bronzed lounge chair with matching ottoman. Circa 1985.
Gorgeous matching bronzed loveseat and ottoman.
Constru...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Classical Metal Orb Garden Finial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful vintage metal garden orb finial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 8.5"W x 8.5"D x 15.5"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Brown Jordan Florentine Wrought Iron Swivel Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in Cumberland, RI
This vintage wrought iron patio furniture set by Brown Jordan is perfect for your outdoor deck, garden, or patio. The swivel seats are comfortable and perfect to relax in poolside.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Henri Studio Concrete Cement Small Round Classical Cherub Garden Planter Pot
By Henri Studios
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Henri studio concrete cement small 11" round classical cherub garden planter pot. Approx 45 lbs. Item features Late 20th Century. Measurements: 9" H x 11...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback with two Roman men.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewte...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Limestone Greek Style Ionic Column Pedestals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A spectacular pair of English Greek style Portland limestone ionic column pedestals dating to circa 1800. Suitable for use as display plinths or simply architectural features, these ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Neoclassical 'Flower Basket' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Neoclassical Period fireback with a flower basket.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. It can be made black / pewter at no extra cost. The fireb...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Neoclassical Style Garden Dining Set Table and Benches
Located in Newtown, CT
Mid Century patio Set attributed to John Salterini consisting of a table that is 60 x 30 and 28.5" high. Also 2 matching benches that a...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Antique Neoclassical Style Pine Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Neoclassical style fireplace sourced from a hotel in Newquay, England. Made in pine and composition, this late 19th century fire surround is a striking piece, bringing gra...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Composition
Monumental Pair of Italian Neoclassical Marble Columns
Located in Rome, IT
This outstanding pair of yellow "Breccia di Siena" precious Doric marble columns raised on a white Carrara marble square base with a large molded socle above. Finely carved iconic Io...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Love and Prudence Fireback, France, Neoclassical Period, Early 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Love receives advice from Prudence (with snake). Prudence and Love are both virtues. Prudence is one of the four cardinal virtues: "the hinges upon which the door of the moral life s...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Wood Carved Wings on Iron Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand carved wood Italian wings that are newly mounted on iron bases. Great display items for your bookcase.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$360 Sale Price / set
70% Off
Antique French Neoclassical 'Minerva' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the goddess Minerva. Goddess of knowledge, intellect and ingenuity of the human spirit.
The fireback has a natural brown patina....
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Regency Style Tripod Mahogany Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
Regency Style Tripod Mahogany Pedestal Plant Stand with Scalloped Gallery oval top.
Measure 14" in width, 14" in depth at the base, 11.5" and 8.5" at the top and stand 36.5" in height.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Hardwood
Neoclassical Iron Urns Flower or Plant Planters Jardinières, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of weathered iron urns plant or flowerpot cachepot jardinieres with square pedestal bases in the Neoclassical style, circa 20th century, possibly Europe/France. Subs...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
The Bolection A: A Classical Stone Fireplace Profile Without Shelf or Plinths
Located in Chicago, IL
The Bolection A stone fireplace shares a classical Bolection-style profile with our Bolection B design, but without the top shelf piece and the plinths. The molding profile curves o...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Pair of vintage Cast Iron Neoclassical Urns Matching Cast Iron Plinths c1900's
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage Cast Iron Neoclassical Urns on matching Cast Iron Plinths. We found the Cast iron Urns at a property that was once part of the famous Lake Forest Lasker Estate. Alber...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair English Neoclassical Style Painted Carved Wood Urns With Swags and Tassels
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of English urn form knife boxes with wonderful grayish white painted finish. Each urn with swag and tassel decoration and topped with an acorn finial. The top lifts to show inte...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Patio Set Briarwood "Daisy Barrel" Patio Set
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage dogwood mid-century modern white wrote iron outdoor table and chairs designed by Russell Woodard (circa 1956). Showcasing enameled and intricately woven wrought iron with a c...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Antique Stained Glass Window Depicting Neoclassical Ruins
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large and highly detailed antique stained glass window circa 1900 of French or Italian origin depicting neoclassical ruins. This is one of four similar windows we are selling ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
19th century Doré Bronze and Marble French Pedestal
Located in Savannah, GA
Neoclassic pedestal featuring gorgeous black marble with slight pink and white vein.
Bronze doré Corinthian column support with same band at base.
See measurements below.
Category
1850s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$1,540 Sale Price
44% Off
Pair of Cast Iron Campana Form Garden Urns on Stands
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of early 20th century English Campana form garden urns or planters raised on pedestal stands. The pair feature cast iron construction with ne...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pink Stone Architectural Plinth
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from warm pink Cantera stone, this architectural fragment—likely Mexican in origin—offers a beautifully weathered glimpse into classical design. Rectangular in form and substa...
Category
20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Pair of Brass Andirons Sphynges, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French brass andirons neoclassical with sphynges, circa 1880.
Measures: 11.5" L x 18" W x 17.5" H.
Category
1880s European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
19th Century Neoclassical Marble Sculpture of the Three Graces after Canova
Located in Essex, MA
Large 19th century neoclassical carved marble sculpture of the three graces after Canova. A Beautiful execution of one of Canova's Masterpieces. Ours amazingly accurate to the sculpt...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Statuary Marble
Cast-iron Classical Figure of Diana de Gabii
Located in Katonah, NY
A fine cast-iron figure of Diana de Gabii, the Goddess standing next to a tree trunk and draped in robes, on its integral base.
This model of Diana is one of many replicas derived f...
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Bronze Horses Andirons. French Work.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of Horses andirons is made of bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Neoclassical Period 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.
This produc...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Impressive Pair of Ormolu Mounted Marble Obelisks
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large marble obelisks. Made from solid Verde Antico marble with bronze neoclassical style decorative mounts on all four sides.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique French Neoclassical Grisaille Overdoor Painting, Circa 1815
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-painted in France, this handsome grisaille overdoor painting is from the neoclassical period, circa 1815. Grisaille is a monochromatic painting ...
Category
1810s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Canvas
Compton Pottery for Liberty’s Pair of Antique Neoclassical Terracotta Pots
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A matching pair of antique neoclassical style terracotta pots, stamped Liberty & Co and attributed to Compton Pottery.
Dating from the early 20th century, these reclaimed terracotta...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Regency Cast Stone Swan Planters - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring a touch of stately, European garden elegance to your home or landscape with this majestic pair of vintage swan planters. Each swan is render...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Concrete
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Cast Stone Garden Urns on Pedestals by Italgarden
Located in Dallas, TX
This sculptural pair of cast stone garden urns, each composed of a classical urn resting on a pedestal base, was made in Italy circa 1960 and is signed by Italgarden, a noted mid-20t...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Late 19th Fireplace Mantel Solid Oak
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Neoclassical Fireplace,
Ca.1890-1900
Solid oak
Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Mantel made with solid oak wood with frame with m...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Oak
An Exceptional Antique Cast Iron Garden Fountain Attributed to Fiske
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant 19th Century tiered Cast Iron Fountain in a fine weathered Green paint. The finely proportioned central support with fluted column base supports two elegant scalloped tier...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Large French Early 19th Century Neoclassical Period Trivet
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French Neoclassical Period trivet.
It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in front of the fire. In a good working condition.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Neoclassical Grecian Faux Stone Column Acanthus Leaf Candle Holder Plant Stand 1
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century faux stone plant stand / candle holder in the shape of the base of a neoclassical column featuring scrolled corners and drooping acanth...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Resin
$140 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Antique Shell Form Lead Garden Basin
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and heavy Neoclassical style lead shell form Garden Water Basin in the form of a large Scallop Shell.
Dimensions: 28" x 23" x 5 5/8" H
Condition: Please see detail photos...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Bronze and Iron Fire Dogs or Andirons
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant antique French Neoclassical fire dogs in bronze and wrought iron, circa 1890s – refined details, urn finials, and paw feet, perfect for adding grandeur to any fireplace.
A r...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Neoclassical Carrara Marble Pedestal Table, Sculpture Stand or Column Italy 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Carrara marble pedestal table, stand, column from Italy made in circa 1950.
Hand carved with attention to detail and Greek Key Decor.
This ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Vintage Silver Toned Pedestal Table Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
Table base is silver toned modern bistro style wrought iron photographed with a round glass top. The vintage table base has four volute legs secured by two criss-cross stretchers and one circular piece. Seats up to six depending on the width of the accompanying chairs or size of top. This table is great for the sun porch or use as kitchen table, breakfast table or dining table.
Glass is in very poor condition with many scratches. It was used for photo purposes only. Price is for the pedestal only...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Four Michael Taylor Design Montecito Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of four patio and garden Montecito chairs designed by Michael Taylor. The set features recently re-powder coated frames in a very dark gun m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
$25,000 / set
Set of Three Terracotta Pots
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautiful set of three, unglazed terracotta olive jar plant pots from Turkey, circa 1930, by way of England. In classic amphora profile, each vessel has a gracefully curved shape, ...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
$2,100 / set
19th Century Carved Neo-Classical Style Capitals, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of large scale neo- classical style 19th century painted capitals. This continental pair do have some chippiness to the paint.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair of Antique Galloway Terracotta Ceramic Art Deco Pottery Garden Urn Vases
Located in Wilton, CT
Large pair of fluted garden urns by the Galloway Terracotta Company of Philadelphia in classical form with great bone white wax matte glaze. Measur...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery
Antique Spelter Neoclassical Urn with Bacchic Motifs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The basin with decorative bands in relief with grape vines and a wide band of puttii at their tasks in Bacchic revelry. Masks of Pan in relief on the top band. With semi nude female...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Spelter
Antique French 'Allegory of Love' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical fireback with an allegory of love. The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cr...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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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