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
Period: 19th Century
French Neoclassical 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienced grea...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire fork. The tools are made of wrought iron. The...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condit...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tuscan Style Faux Stone Garden Column
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
The Tuscan column-plain, without carvings and ornaments-represents one of the five orders of classical architecture and is a defining detail of today’s building. Tuscan is one of the...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Large Rustic French Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel, fire fork and log tongs. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
19thc American Classical Tall Brass Andiron Firedog Pair
Located in Savannah, GA
The Classical style is the last traditionally collected by Americana collectors, and flourished from 1820 to 1840. Works from the period were typically greater in size, with makers f...
Category
1820s American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Regency Marbleized Fluted Column/Pedestal
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
C19th simulated marble pedestal of massive proportions, the circular moulded top above an exagerated fluted trumpet shaped body, raised on a stepped plinth. English. 1830.
37.5" dia...
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1830s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique American Architectural Painted Metal Eagle Finial on Pedestal Stand
Located in Forney, TX
Make a statement with this most impressive patriotic antique American architectural painted metal eagle finial on later wooden base.
Late 19th / ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
An Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st Carrara marble bird bath/sink
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble bird bath/ sink.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of Italian Carrara Marble Medici Vases w/ Neoclassical Motifs in Relief
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of Italian Carrara Marble Medici Vases with Neoclassical Motifs in Relief. Standing tall at an impressive height of 30 inches, t...
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1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
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
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair Of 19th Century French Iron Garden Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century French Iron Garden Urns.
This fine pair of French Napoleon III Neoclassical style cast iron garden urns, gard...
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1860s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Spelter
Neoclassical Dutch Polished Brass Log Holder, 18th, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished copper and brass and has a wrought iron handle. Also called 'aker'. Used to draw water from the well and...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique French Gold & Patinated Bronze "Quivers & Arrows" Andirons, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Neo-Classical Style Gold Bronze and Patinated Bronze Andirons in, “Quivers and Arrows” Design, Circa 1890.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Large 19th Century Neoclassical Style White Marble Pedestal
Located in London, GB
Large 19th century Neoclassical style white marble pedestal
Continental, late 19th century
Height 76cm, diameter 39cm
This pedestal sculpted...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of 19th Century Hardstone, Ormolu and Ebonised Wood Pedestal Cabinets
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century hardstone, ormolu and ebonised wood pedestal cabinets
French, 19th Century
Height 138cm, width 64cm, depth 43cm
Originating from the artistic milieu of 19th cen...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Brass, Other
Small 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 conditio...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique J.W. Fiske Attr. French Cast Iron Urn Garden Planter with Twin Handles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique J.W. Fiske attr. French cast iron urn garden planter with twin handles. Item features original weathered/distressed finish, leafy edges, ornate handles, cast iron constructio...
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19th Century North American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Provincial Brown Garden Bench with Cast Iron Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning French Provincial garden bench. Striking French design from the Late 19th Century. The rustic leg castings were designed to mimic the gnarly branches of the surrounding tree...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
18th - 19th C. French Neoclassical Fireplace Toolset
Located in Amerongen, NL
Richly decorated 18th - 19th century French Neoclassical fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel and stand. The stand is made of brass and the tools of wrought iro...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of 19th Century Marble Busts
Located in Napoli, IT
These rare pair of neoclassical busts depicting Roman emperors are monumental and decorative thanks to their size and sculpted details. Great for any living space for an added touch ...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique Neoclassical Rouge Onyx Sculpture Display Pedestal, Bronze Mounts, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Neoclassical sculpture pedestal offers rouge onyx construction with square display over turned and foliate cast bronze banded Doric column, raised on square block base, c1...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century White Iron Garden Urns
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of large neoclassical 19th century iron garden urns painted white.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Grey Wash Neoclassical Style Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mid-late 19th century English grey wash pine fireplace. This striking fire mantel dates from the 1870s and is stylishly decorated with repeating Greek key details across the frieze...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Pine
Antique French Neoclassical Alabaster Pedestal
Located in London, GB
Antique French neoclassical alabaster pedestal
French, Late 19th Century
Height 112cm, width 35cm, depth 35cm
This elegant and fine pu...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Alabaster
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th century French Neoclassical fireback with flower decorations and two pillars. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and Stand for strength and the unknown. Towards...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Green Breccia and Carrara Marble Pedestals
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Green Breccia and carrara Marble Pedestals
Each has a square top with stepped pediment of fine white carrara marble. The column of unusual green breccia marble stands at...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble
Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireplace fireback cast in the honor of the marriage of J.F. Merle and F. Mignot in 1875. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown p...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireplace fireback cast in the honor of the marriage of P.A. Mouraux and M.F. Vorbe in 1839. The two pillars, called the pillars of freedom, symboliz...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Pedestal
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Italian hand-carved Carrara marble Pedestal will make the ideal platform for you to display your prized sculpture, vase or objet d'art! Sculpted from luxurious Carrara m...
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1890s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Oval Wrought Iron Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A beautifully constructed oval wrought iron fire grate of brazier form set on four repousse adorned scrolled legs. Reed and berry drop handle detail....
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Early Marked Cast Iron Bench by Robert Wood of Philadelphia
By Robert Wood (American)
Located in Katonah, NY
An early, rare cast-iron settee by Robert Wood of Philadelphia, marked “....Maker Ridge Road Phila”, the back with four leafy scrollwork splats, the crest ...
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1840s American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Boxer Bull Dog Cast Iron Boot Scraper
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Late 19th century Boxer Bull Dog Boot Scraper. #5800 by Hubley classic design with detailed boxer bully atop of the pedestal. Original condition, with some paint loss and flaking, no...
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1890s North American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Iron Garden Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century French iron garden urns.
This pair of 19th century cast iron urns is attributed to Corneau Charleville Foundry.
The Corneau ...
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1860s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireback is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 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 a...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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 fireb...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Neoclassical French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
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 fireb...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Neoclassical Onyx Sculpture Display Pedestal 19th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique sculpture pedestal offers onyx construction with square display over Doric form column and square foot, 19th C
Measures - 35.75...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Onyx
Life-Size Terracotta Erato Statue, 1 of 9 from the Apollo Inn, London
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Dating from 1898, this impressive life-size statue of Erato once decorated the façade of the Apollo Inn in Tottenham Court Road, London. Modelled by John Broad for Doulton and Co, this Erato statue stood alongside Apollo and the other 8 muses on the exterior of the Apollo Inn public house from 1898 until the building’s demolition in 1961.
Located on the corner of Tottenham Court Road and Torrington Place, London’s Apollo Inn was designed by English architect Charles Fitzroy Doll (1850-1929). When the building was demolished in 1961 for an extension to the Heal’s furniture store – which remains on the site to this day – this statue of Erato along with Apollo and the other 8 Muses were removed.
This life-size statue of Erato was sourced from a garden in Chiswick. Known as the Greek goddess of lyric poetry, she is seen as she is often depicted wearing a crown wreath and holding a lyre.
Of the other 8 Greek Muses, the whereabouts of 4 is known.
Euterpe is located in St George’s Gardens near Kings Cross railway station, presented to the borough by Ambrose Heal of Heal’s London. Clio was reputedly bought by architectural historian, Nikolaus Pevsner, who placed it in his garden in Hampstead. Thalia and Melpomene are both in the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia and appear alongside Apollo in John Davis’s book ‘Antique Garden Ornament...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Polished Steel Serpentine Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A 19th century polished steel serpentine fire grate, the railed basket with shaped collared fire bars above a fluted fret flanked by square tapering uprights. Fluted fillet details t...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Elegant Brass & Steel Serpentine Fire Grate by Longden
Located in London, GB
An elegant brass & steel serpentine fire grate by Longden. The railed basket supported by tapered uprights on arched plinthed feet. The ornate frieze consisting of engraved urns and ...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large Patinated Bronze Venus De Medici
Located in London, GB
A fine late 19th century Neapolitan patinated bronze figure of the Venus de Medici after the antique. Likely cast by the Fonderia Sommer, Naples. The F...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Grey Marble Neoclassical Campana Form Garden Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large grey marble Neoclassical Campana form garden vases
Continental, late 19th century
Measures: Height 46cm, diameter 44cm
These fantastic pieces are a pair of large n...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Dutch Walnut Wine Cooler/Planter, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Dutch walnut wine cooler/planter with liner featuring parquetry inlay, shell marquetry inlay and brass handles on sides ending on tapered legs.
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Antique Iron Column Pedestal or Plinth
Located in Sheffield, MA
An antique cast iron column pedestal base with acanthus leaf decoration and fluted column. Use it to support an indoor or outdoor sculpture t...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Fine Neoclassical Fireplace in Lapis Lazuli
Located in London, GB
A rare neoclassical chimneypiece of exceptional quality in statuary marble with a lapis lazuli tablet. The inverse breakfront shelf is supported by a boldly carved egg and dart under...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
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Lapis Lazuli, Statuary Marble
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. White Carrara Marble Centerpiece Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble centerpiece bowl. The bowl is raised by a triangular base with concave sides, cut corners and ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Italian Corinthian Capitals Sitting on Monumental Columns2 Sets Availabe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of two monumental 19th Century Italian Corinthian columns hand painted in white. The Corinthian style capitals are made of wood and chalk.
They will make a surely make a statem...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Antique French Neoclassical Fire Basket
Located in Amerongen, NL
French Neoclassical period fireplace grate, made of cast iron and steel bars. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
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.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Monumental Solid Brass Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Outstanding pair of antique solid brass andirons. Very imposing solid brass Neoclassical andirons which will make any fireplace standout.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
19th Century Dark Green French Iron Garden Urn with Handles
Located in Milano, IT
A 19th Century French cast iron urn with handles. Solid and heavy and finished in a green patina.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century Pair of English Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Pedestals by Trollope
By Trollope & Sons
Located in London, GB
A pair of Ormolu-mounted pedestals
by Trollope & Sons
Constructed using rich mahogany, the pair of pedestals of square cross section on plinth supports, of slight taper form with...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ormolu
Mahogany Fire Screen with Tapestry 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical mahogany fire screen with carved crest, supported by scroll feet, needlepoint panel depicting two fishermen and a lady in a harbor town with a large boat in background, ...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair of Large, Very Fine Carved Marble Garden Urns of Campana Form with Plinths
Located in London, GB
Pair of large, very fine carved marble garden urns of campana form with plinths
Continental, late 19th/early 20th century
Vases: height 100cm, diameter 69cm
Bases: height 62cm, wi...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone, 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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