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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
Large Roman Style Figural Bronze Jardinière / Planter
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large Roman Style Figural Bronze Jardinière /Planter. Bronze Planter / Jardinière features a Cow driven Cart with figures on both. Intricate wreath motif rim symbolizes honor or eter...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Tools. French. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical Style Fireplace Tools are made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Neoclassical Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Neoclassical Period andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

18th - 19th Century 'Abduction of Persephone' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the abduction of Persephone by Hades. Demeter, the goddess of the crops and harvest and Z...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Neoclassical Period Fireplace Andirons or Firedogs, Early 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Neoclassical Period Andirons or Firedogs. Early 19th Century, made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Marble Planter, 21st Century
Located in Greding, DE
Planter out of white marble, standing on a square plinth with a conical foot and a large dish with gadrooned wall and cymatium frieze on the rim.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical Lion Motif Wall Planter Jardinaire
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant garden wall planter having neoclassical lion decoration and lovely aged patina.
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1950s Mexican Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Collection of 12 French Barricade Balustrades and Chain
Located in Sheffield, MA
The collection of 12 19th century stone markers made of stone and come in different styles. Six have hooks for attaching the chain. Perfect to use as post...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Iron

Set of Five Rose Tarlow Style Iron Lattice Garden Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical set of five iron patio and garden armchairs made in the style and manner of Rose Tarlow. The chairs feature large hand-crafted iron frames with a neoclassical style lattice...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

French Early 19th Century Neoclassical Hand Carved Oak Vase Ornament/ Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful early 19th century Neoclassical hand carved oak vase ornament in a good but weathered condition. France, circa 1800- 1850. Weathered Measurements includes the wooden b...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Oak

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Green Marble Pedestal Column
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH NEOCLASSICAL GREEN MARBLE GILT-METAL MOUNTED PEDESTAL Circa late 19th century, with inset rotation point for sculpture with a pintle 39 5/8" H x 8" D x 15 1/4" W (at the top...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Metal, Brass

A Superb Neoclassical Statuary Marble Chimneypiece Carved in High Relief
By Lorenzo Bartolini
Located in London, GB
A Superb Late 18th to Early 19th Century Statuary Marble Chimneypiece Carved in High Relief A neoclassical fireplace produced in Italy most probably for the English Market, in the m...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Statuary Marble

High Quality 4 pc. Brass and Iron Fireplace Tool Set by Rostrand
Located in New York, NY
Well crafted vintage 4 pc. fireplace tool set by Rostand, including a poker, tongs, shovel and stand. The set features heavy cast brass finial form handles, and wrought iron shafts e...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Black Metal Cast Iron Pheasant Bird Figurines, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Pair of large cast-iron metal pheasant birds in black. Each figure is identical and features a pheasant with its long tail, textured to resemble feather...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Iron

Grand Neoclassical Black and Green Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Grand neoclassical black and green marble antique fireplace surround. The quality of the marble on this fireplace is exceptional. The Noir de Mazy black marble has a shine that is not common. The deep shine gives this piece an exceptional appearance. This fantastic fireplace is a special piece in our collection. The Noir de Mazy black marble combined with marble Verde. The details continue from the skirting...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Belgian Black Marble

Italian Marble Figural Statue. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian marble statue of standing lady with cloak terminating on circular plinth, Early 19th century.
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Romantic Pair of Antique French Iron Garden Urns Planters
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very beautiful pair of French iron urns having marvelous decoration with cherubs and birds, ornate fluting and prominent handles. Aged rust co...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

French Painted and Gilt Tole Lattice Column with Corinthian Capital
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century French Neoclassical tole peinte decorative column with acanthus leaf capital. The unusual and very attractive lattice work column painted dark green with gilt bosses, topped by a Corinthian capital. The capital and base are brass...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Tôle, Brass

Magnificent Antique Carved Fireplace Mantel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and impressive mahogany fireplace mantel with carvings. The piece is of American origin, circa late 19th century to early 20th century. Carved out of solid grained mahogany, ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Mahogany

Exuberant American Painted Plaster Corinthian Capital, Faux Marble Base and Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
the lively capital with out-scrolled acanthus leaves all resting on a separate wooden base; with later base
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1960s Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Plaster

19th Century Neoclassical Style Brass Fender
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century heavy brass fender in the Neoclassical style with barley twist toprail and cast brass foliate panels with swag and acanthus leaf decoration, divided by simple baulistere...
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19th Century Irish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Rene Drouet Style French Bronze Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic French bronze coffee or cocktail table made in the manner of Rene Drouet. Constructed in the neoclassical taste featuring an x form base with decorative loops centered by a...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Cherub Putti Fireplace Screen Fire Screen
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Cherub / Putti Fireplace Screen Fire Screen
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Three 19th Century Stone Barricade Balustrades and Chain Markers
Located in Sheffield, MA
The three French 19th century stone marker or barricade balustrades are carved and have iron hooks for linking the chain. Great to use to indicate house n...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Iron

Vintage English Country Classical Wrought Iron Garden Armillary Sundial on Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A large stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style wrought iron garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals on a stand USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 36"W x 24"D x 4...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Wrought Iron Brown Painting Set of Garden Bistro Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
New French wrought iron painting set of garden bistro outdoor Indoor & Outdoor The price includes two chairs and one white marble top table. Available ...
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2010s European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Urn or Planters, Property of a Lady, 1880s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Cast Iron Urn or Planters or Jardinières A stunning pair of Neoclassical Urn or Planters on Pedestal Bases. Direct from a New Canaan CT Mansion of an Lady come this stunning pair of Garden Urns. Each massive urn sits upon a pedestal base having Lion busts...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique French 'Allegory of the Morning' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with an allegory of the morning. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be mad...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique Gilt Bronze Fireplace Surround Fender
Located in London, GB
This elegant gilt bronze (ormolu) fireplace fender was created in France in the late 19th century. The item will add splendour and beauty to a fireplace, making it the focal point of a room. The fender features a pierced rail which is decorated with a central cartouche, flanked by stylized acanthus leaves. The ends of the fender are topped by full-length, semi-nude figures. These include a beautiful young woman and a bearded male, holding a blacksmith’s hammer. The latter can be identified as Hephaestus (or Vulcan), the classical god...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

19th Century Grey English Pair of Antique Neoclassical Lead Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique English pair of oval Neoclassical lidded lead urns decorated with half relief, Acanthus leaves, pinecones, and lions heads on both sides, in good condition. Minor fading, ...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Lead

Pair of Iron Neoclassical Planters
Located in Chicago, IL
These magnificent 20th-century American cast iron garden urns exude timeless elegance and charm with their neoclassical design. With ruf...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

French Faux Green Marble and Gold Painted Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
French Faux Green Marble and Gold Painted Pedestal, 20th century, the square top above a paneled tapering column, with applied scrolled decoration on a square stepped plinth. 48.25" ...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ormolu

French 'Allegory of Love' Fireback, 20th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
20th century French Neoclassical fireback with a decoration depicting an allegory of love. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The fireback is in a g...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
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Set of Four Rose Tarlow Twig Iron Garden Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of four iron patio and garden dining armchairs attributed to Rose Tarlow Melrose House Los Angeles, CA. The set features a large faux bois twig motif iron frame with geo...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of Brass Prancing Horses Andirons, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons is made of brass. They are showing prancing horses. This a French work, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

A Pair of 19th Century Neo-Classical Brass Fireplace Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th Century Neo-classical brass fireplace andirons with fluted tapered ionic columns mounted on square plinths decorated with circular wreaths. The rear log-supports are i...
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1890s English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

Small French Neoclassical Period 'Woman with Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French neoclassical period fireback with a woman and a cupid. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The condi...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Wall Mirror or Mirror Insert with Neoclassical Design
Located in New York, NY
A wall mirror in the neoclassical design style, circa early-20th century. Mirror appears to have been a part of another piece (old glue on back) and removed. I'm showing mirror (with...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Mirror

Large Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Garden Planter Urn Pedestal Base w/ Wreath A
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Original vintage condition being structurally sound with age appropriate signs of weathering and use as pictured. Minor spacing to joints/seams with examples pictured which does not ...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

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...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Statuary Marble

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 ...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Ceramic

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 very nice maodel with a unusual shape. This is a Fr...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

Pair Vintage Neoclassical Style Green Cast Iron Garden Planter Urn Pedestal Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Vintage Neoclassical Style Green Cast Iron Garden Planter Urn Pedestal Bases. Item features heavy cast iron construction, urn and wreath design on all sides, stepped bases, s...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

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 ...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Steel

Wonderful French Doré Bronze Ormolu Cherub Putti Fireplace Screen Fire Screen
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large French Doré Bronze Ormolu Cherub / Putti Fireplace Screen Fire Screen
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Neoclassical Style Roman Column Stand/Pedestal
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 20th Century Neoclassical Roman Style Column Stand/Pedestal This ornate Italian pedestal has a beautiful acanthus leaf capital and a mythical scene carved on the column face. The pillar's figural scene contains many cherub putti and gods on chariots. The pedestal would be a perfect stand for...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Plaster

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.
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Important Set of Four Large Porphyry Obelisks
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An important set of four large Porphyry Obelisks. Each obelisk is of square section tapering form with a spiked orb finial and embellished with carved roundels of the twelve Roman Emperors in profile. The main body is raised on ball supports putdown on square sectioned plinth bases. Each obelisk is carved with three Emperors profile...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Porphyry

Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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

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Wrought Iron

Antique 18th Century French 'Winter' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French fireback symbolizing the winter. The winter is pictured as an old man warming his hands. The fireback has a brown patina and can be made black / pewter on reques...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Neoclassical Style Stele, Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen with Lily Flowers
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace screen is made of steel, brass and grilling. It is made of 3 panels decorated with brass Lily Flowers. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Steel

Pair of 18th Century Half-Urn Carved Wood Decorations
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of divided urns, once whole, Neoclassical period, of carved wood with distressed, painted finish; each having fluted body and square handles, on round foot and rectangular plinth.
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Woodard Chantilly Rose Wrought Iron Tete a Tete, Pair Arm Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
This is the classic vintage Woodard Chantilly Rose wrought iron Tete a Tete - a pair of attached arm chairs with a small round glas...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Signed Copper and Brass Pitcher with Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pitcher of hammered brass with a copper lip and fittings. The piece is a compliment to any shelf, work station or garden area. Water your plants or serve delicacies, from...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Copper

Elegant Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Jardiniere from France, Circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
At just over two feet long, this gilt bronze jardiniere was produced in France, circa 1850, at the end of the Neoclassical period. Neoclassical ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Bronze

Vintage French Neoclassical Cast Iron Large Square Low Garden Pedestal Base Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Large Square Low Garden Pedestal Bases -a Pair. Item features Heavy cast iron construction (approx 100 lbs each), distressed/weathered fin...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Set of Eight Brown Jordan Classic Garden Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant and rare set of eight Brown Jordan classic cast aluminum patio and garden dining armchairs. The chairs have a gracefully curved back with a...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum

Enormous Antique Walnut Fireplace Mantel Signed Carlo Scarselli
Located in London, GB
An enormous and grand antique walnut chimneypiece in the neoclassical style. The frieze elaborately carved with three pairs of sea serpents alternating with flambeau urns and scallop...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Walnut

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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