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Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

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Style: Neoclassical
Vintage English Country Iron Black Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style black iron garden armillary sundial USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 11"W x 7"D x 13"H Very good vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American 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...
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2010s American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone

Vintage Italian Neoclassical Porcelain Lion Head Handled Urn Planter Pot 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
1980s Italian Neoclassical Porcelain planter. Features a white finish with beautiful golden Neoclassical rope-style handles with whimsical lion heads. Great for use with a large pla...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Porcelain

Neoclassical Cast Stone Garden Ball Finial Glass Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent cast stone plaster dining table featuring a monumental garden ball finial or orb base. The giant sphere orb is very heavy and solid festoon...
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20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Iron

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, ...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Michael Taylor Montecito Stone Top Garden Drinks Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of bronzed aluminum patio and garden Montecito drink tables designed by Michael Taylor. The two side tables (model #MTD-2075) measures 24 x 24 x 24 inches and are toppe...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Cast Iron Campana Form Garden Urns, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Pair of Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century Cast Iron Campana-Form Garden Urns. They have a broad, outwardly flared rim, flanking acanthus side handles, and a bulbous lower body. ...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Neoclassical Plaster Column Sculpture Pedestal Plant Fern Display Stand 50"
Located in Dayton, OH
Neoclassical inspired pedestal or sculpture / display stand. Made of chalkware (plaster) featuring round column form with distressed finish Dimensions: 14" x 14" x 49.5"h
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Plaster

Italian Neoclassic-Style Metal Bathtub
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neoclassic-style (19th Century) sarcophagus form metal tub with rings on sides, rustic.  
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Custom Metal Garden Dining Table Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant and rustic at the same time, this custom made wrought iron garden dining table base can be used indoors or outdoors, porch or patio. W...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Column Pedestal in the Neoclassical Style
Located in New York, NY
A rich brown fluted wood column pedestal in the Neoclassical style, circa early-20th century. Pedestal, closest in design to the Ionic column, is a rich brown wood, with a square top...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Pair of Neoclassical Style Steel Curule Garden Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of Italian polished steel patio and garden dining armchairs featuring neoclassical style curule legs. Hand-crafted from thick steel with an open design and dramatic pro...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel

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....
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

20th Century Pair Wrought Iron Square Garden Obelisks
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage pair of square wrought iron garden obelisks or trellises. Chic pair with a timeless neoclassical design having linear form with geometric shapes, a substantial squared body a...
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20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French Neoclassical 'Flower Baskets' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th/19th 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. To...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

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.
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Chromed Bronze Custom Maddox Door Handle Set, Rocky Mountain Hardware, USA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rocky Mountain White Bronze Maddox Entry Set Lever Door Knobs & Lock, 2023, USA. Rocky Mountain White Bronze Maddox Entry Set Lever Door Knobs & Lock, 2023, USA. Elegant beading trims the distinguished curves of our Maddox Collection. Inspired by the ornate character of Colonial style architecture, these pieces feature tiered oval silhouettes and gracefully beveled edges. The fine details of our Maddox Collection are achieved through the art of lost-wax casting, an Old-World technique perfected by our master craftsmen. Maddox Lever Exterior Escutcheon (E589): 3 1/8" x 3 1/8" Interior Escutcheon (E589): 3 1/8" x 3 1/8" Dead Bolt (DB580) -EXTERIOR ONLY - 2 3/8" x 3 5/16" Set does NOT include turn piece (interior lock escutcheon). You should be able to order a replacement turn piece & escutcheon directly from Rocky Mountain Hardware...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

French Neoclassical 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienc...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Jardiniere Planter Centerpiece
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th-Century French cast iron jardiniere or planter with the lovely original surface and patina. This beautiful jardiniere is nice large size, heavy and well cast,...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

A Neoclassical SPACE-AGE ANDIRONS & FIRE SET by MAISON CHARLES, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular fire-set featuring a beautiful "single" andiron coming with a psychedelic fire tools set, Neoclassical, Postmodern, Shabby-Chic, Space-Age, Seventies, designed by Jacq...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron, Stainless Steel

Neoclassical Brass Cachepot Planter with Ram's Heads
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical style brass cachepot planter with ram's head handles. circa late 20th century. Measures: 14"W x 8.25"D x 8.5"H. Excellent vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Antique English Statuario Brocatello Inlaid Fireplace Marble Mantel
Located in New York, NY
A distinguished English neoclassical fireplace mantel exquisitely carved in luminous Statuario marble and inlaid with striking panels of richly veined Brocatello marble. The composit...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Vintage English Country Iron Black Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style black iron garden armillary sundial USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 11"W x 7"D x 13"H Very good vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

English Garden Stone Urn on Plinth in the Neo-Classical Style
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English circular garden stone urn (or planter pot) on a raised column plinth. The round urn featuring a lattice design around the top circumference and a fluted bowl. Resting on a round plinth featuring a Neo-Classical relief...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Cast Stone, Concrete

Brown Jordan Florentine "Attributed" Adjustable Lounge Chaise / Side Table Set
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This vintage (puchased by original owners early 1990) was sold to us as a Brown Jordan "Florentine" patio set but can not be authenticated or sold as Brown Jordan as it is not labele...
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1980s North American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Pair of Neoclassical Style Iron Garden Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing pair of bronzed iron patio and garden lounge chairs with matching ottomans crafted in the neoclassical taste with an x form backsplat. Constructed from wrought iron with a d...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique 19th Century English Fireplace Marble Mantel
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite example of early 19th-century English craftsmanship, this Neoclassical marble Fireplace mantel combines stately proportions with refined decorative details. Crafted from...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Pair of Large Cast Stone Neoclassical Style Garden Planters
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of impressive white washed cast stone neoclassical style garden pots or planter with swag design. Will make a wonderful presence in any garden, yard or outdoor space. Garden urn...
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20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair Of Neoclassical Style Grey Metal Planters
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of neoclassical style metal cache pot planters with tapered lines and ring pulls. Planters are grey in color with lateral ring pulls and petite ball feet.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal

Fine British Style Cast Stone Garden Finial
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large and decorative Garden Finial in Classical with good size, weight and fine Garden appeal. The Finial is two part and the lid has a Flame top finial ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown 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...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood, Oak

Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Sphinx Chenets
Located in Dallas, TX
Inspired by an 18th century limestone sculpture that guards the entrance of Chateau de Chantilly in France, this pair of gilt bronze chenets are in the form of a sphinx, which is the...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Custom Garden Metal Dining Table Base Made by BH&A
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant and rustic at the same time, this custom made wrought iron garden dining table base can be used indoors or outdoors, porch or patio. Add the table top of your choice be it wo...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

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...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Rose Tarlow Iron Twig Stone Top Garden Dining Suite
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic patio and garden dining suite consisting of four iron armchairs and one round stone top dining table measuring 53.5 inches in diameter. The iron twig design by Rose Tarlow is...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Granite, Iron

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

Vintage English Country Iron Bronze Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style bronze tone iron garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 11"W x 7.5"D x 14.5"H Very ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Early French Fern and Blackberry White Iron Garden or Patio Set of Three, 1800s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Channel your inner Gray Gardens with this beautiful Hollywood Regency cast iron garden furniture set. Painted in white, this set include...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Neoclassical Marble & Bronze Rams Head Urn Cassolettes - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Marble & Bronze Rams Head Urn Form Cassolettes - a Pair, Approx. 20bs each. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 18" ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Bronze

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.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Hardwood

French Vintage Onyx Pedestal with Brass Details
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A captivating vintage 20th century French hand-carved natural onyx pedestal, sculpted to reveal marbelized swirls of mocha, gray, and white–imparting texture to the smooth column. Th...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Onyx, Brass

French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th century French Neoclassical period fireback. The fireback is signed by its maker P. Martin C. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon requ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

19th Century Terracotta Garden Lions
Located in Houston, TX
A large opposing pair of Italian mid-19th century terracotta lions. Each lion is raised on a rectangular base. Beautiful expressive faces and wonderfully carved manes with great patina.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Terracotta

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

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...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Neoclassical Style Carved Italian Carrara Marble Female Torso Statues - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Neoclassical Style Carved Italian Carrara Marble Female Torso Statues - (Pair) with great detail and precise carvings. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 39" H x 9.5" W ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Pair of English Neoclassical Style Brass Andirons, Circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb pair of antique English ornate Neoclassical style brass fireplace andirons, circa 1900. These are heavy and well made with fine details and a beautiful brass patina. DIME...
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Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

German 'Mercury' Fireback, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century German fireback with the god Mercury. God of commerce. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request the fireback can be made black. It ...
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20th Century German Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Vintage English Country Iron Black Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style black iron garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 11"W x 7"D x 11"H Very good vinta...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Italian Wood Pedestal / Plant Stands
Located in Denton, TX
Vintage carved wood in the classical style with fluted columns topped with modified acanthus leaves carvings. Made in italy.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Style Mahogany Wood Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A Neoclassical Style Mahogany Wood Pedestals Plant Stand. Measure 13" in diameter and stand 40" in height.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Pair of Enormous Late 19th Century English Vintage Fireplace Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of enormous late 19th century English vintage fireplace andirons.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Nickel

Neoclassical Greek Goddess Life-Size Marble Statue Sculpture
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning architectural wonder, this neoclassical Greek goddess life-size sculpture is guaranteed to make quite the statement. All dimensions are below. N...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Set of Neoclassical Polished Brass Fireplace Tools on Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A Set of Neoclassical Polished Brass Fireplace Tools on Stand, Late 20th Century. Measures 8" in width, 6 " in depth and 32" tall
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Set of Four Brown Jordan Neoclassical Style Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Neoclassical style set of four patio and garden dining chairs made by Brown Jordan. Heavy and solid cast aluminum construction with a lattice design influenced by Mario Papperzini fo...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Marble and Patinated Bronze fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most unique Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Rouge de Verone, Valence Pink marble and Patinated Bronze fountain. This exceptional fountain is raised by a soli...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Bronze

Mixed Marble Baptismal Font
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Baptismal font from Florence Italy with Sienna marble font and mixed marble base. Formerly owned by the Romano Family, a prominent family of antique dealers to the popes and r...
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Siena Marble

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...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of English Neoclassical Style 1850s Carved Pine Overdoors with Swag Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English neoclassical style carved pine overdoors with swag motifs and dentil molding from the mid 19th century. Each of this pair of English architectural elements features...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Pine

Vtg Henri Studio Concrete Cement Round Classical Cherub Garden Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Henri Studio concrete cement 15" round Classical cherub garden planter pot. Approx 70 lbs, circa late 20th century. Measurements: 12" Height x 1...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

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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