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
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
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...
Category
1890s English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Style Italian Plaster Urns with Flame Finials
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Italian neoclassical style urns in relief that can either stand on their own or hang from the wall as decorative elements. Quite handsome, with acanthus leaf decoration and f...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster
The Mont Blanc: A Classically-Styled Marble Fireplace
Located in Chicago, IL
This classically-designed carved stone fireplace looks beautiful in either limestone or marble. It is part of our Elizabeth Scott Fireplace Collection, designed by Elizabeth Scott D...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Brown Jordan Florentine "Attributed" Adjustable Lounge Chaise / Side Table Set
By Brown Jordan
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...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Fine Pair of Italian Carved Stone Garden Vases with Base
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant stone vases on base, decorated with finely carved mythological scenes.
Timeless decoration for you garden or interior.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Neoclassical Style Round Aluminum Patio Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive powder coated cast aluminum patio and garden dining table featuring a dark Pompeiian green finish. Made on a small scale for four diners measuring 42 inches in diameter and 27.5 inches high. The round top has an outer ring of slat openings and a decorative open fretwork vine pattern in the middle with an umbrella hole. The gracefully curved cabriole legs are conjoined by a small round shelf and decorated with acanthus leaves in the neoclassical style. Excellent joinery and craftsmanship with a rich dark finish. Made in the style and manner of Kenneth Lynch and Sons...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Antique Minton & Co Tile Panels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique glazed Minton tile panels. This pair have a desirable crazing creating a characterful time worn look. With all their elements combined, they make the perfect decora...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Cast Iron English Style Round Lion Heads Black Outdoor Garden Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast iron English style 20" round lion heads black outdoor garden planter pot. Item features heavy cast iron construction, reticulated lion heads, desirable weathered finish, unique ...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
A Pair of Neoclassical Lead Urns Planters
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 19th century pair of neoclassical urn form planters with two figural handles and putti relief. Attractive weathered grey patination. Can be planted i...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
Antique Kilian Brothers Neoclassical Georgian Carved Wood Large Fireplace Mantel
By Kilian Bros
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Kilian Brothers Neoclassical Georgian Style Carved Wood Large Fireplace Mantel. Item features hand carved columns and scroll work, carved wreat...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Antique French 'Neptune' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical Neptune fireback. God of water and the sea, as well as god of horses and horse-racing. As god of the sea, he is sometimes an enormous, blunt and prou...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Calacatta Marble Column Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
Calacatta Marble Column Pedestal with octagonal top and base. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. 39.5" H x 9.5" Diameter.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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
Pair of Neoclassical Painted Doors with Arabesque Designs, ca. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Neoclassical Painted Doors with Arabesque Designs, ca. 1800
Category
Early 1800s Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Large Ormolu Bust of Julius Caesar, Emperor of Rome
Located in London, GB
This remarkable ormolu bust of the iconic Roman Emperor Julius Caesar is the epitome of neoclassical style design, and was originally intended as an overdoor decoration. Overdoors - ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, 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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Neoclassical Style 'Allegory of Love' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French neoclassical style fireback with an allegory of love. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black or pewte...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
20th Century Classicist Style Marble Ornamental Pillar/Column
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique marble ornamental pillar in Classicist style.
Bordeau red marble with grey white\flecking square plinth with balustrade-formed column base with carved Acanthius capping. The ...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Black Iron and Marble Plant Stand / Pedistal with Gilt Details / Italy
Located in Buffalo, NY
Black Iron and Marble Plant Stand / Pedestal with Gilt Details . made in Italy.. Classic design,, Retains original patina,,
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Metal, Iron
Neo Classical Log Rack with "Armillaire" Bronze Spheres - France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant neo classical iron log rack with bronze armillaire shaped decorative spheres. In the style of Jacques Adnet.
Good vintage condition.
This rack will ship from France and can b...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, 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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Empire Andirons, Firedogs
Located in Soest, NL
19th Century French Neoclassical Andirons, Firedogs. The condition is good.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling 4 Panels Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 4 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Vintage Cast Iron Green Floor Table Candle Holders
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Cast Iron Powder-Coated Floor Table Standing Candle Holders, circa 1900's.
Please price listed is per item.
Standing 28’ tall each, these elegant freshly powder-coated pricket candl...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The firebac...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Early 20th C. Neoclassic Style Zinc Arched Pediment w/Great Patina, 4 ft
Located in Atlanta, GA
An American zinc arched pediment from the early 20th century. This antique architectural piece from American has been designed with Neoclassical inspired wreath and ribbon bow-ties within its center and has a half-moon, arched shape with flattened bottom edge. This piece is nicely aged, with zinc atop wood which has a beautiful rusty patina throughout. There is a newer wood replaced at backside. This early 20th century architectural zinc pediment...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Zinc
Antique French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th C.
Located in Soest, 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 fireback is ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Copper Horse Weather Vane in Fine Verdigris Finish c Late 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
Nice early American copper horse weather vane circa late 19th C / early 20th c. , complete with the wind direction letters. The horse is constructed of copper with a hollow body and ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Woodard Briarwood Daisy Wrought Iron Round Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
This is the classic vintage Woodard Briarwood Daisy wrought iron round coffee
table with a new custom cut quarter inch thick glass top. The table is...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
20th Century Quality Marble Pillar / Column in Neoclassical Style
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century quality marble pillar / column in neoclassical style
Square plinth with balustrade pillar base. Far protruding, stepped square cover plate. The column consists of fiv...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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
Large Victorian Style Bronze Garden Water Fountain Dione The Divine Goddess
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Victorian Style 71" Bronze Garden Water Fountain Dione The Divine Goddess. Item features weathered bronze finish, tall impressive size, wat...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The firebac...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century English Fire Tongs, Pince
Located in Soest, NL
19th century English fireplace tongs made of wrought iron.
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought 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...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
The Bolection B: A Classical Stone Fireplace Profile with Shelf and Plinths
Located in Chicago, IL
The Bolection B carved stone fireplace features a classical Bolection-style profile, curving out and then back in. Additional layers of molding add to the visual interest. The top s...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
A Rare and Impressive Carved White Marble Neoclassical Bench
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A rare and impressive carved white marble neoclassical bench. Late 19th century Italian, Florentine.
Backrest with relief carving of Bacchus in triumphal procession, armrests of reclining satyrs with musical pipes, on acanthus leaf carved supports.
h 121 x w 221 x d 65 cm
The bench belongs to a rare set produced in Italy in the late 19th Century. Probably by a florence carving studio. Each seems to combine elements from the past dynamic shape of the “Bacchus Throne” marble chair now displayed in Louvre, Annibale Carracci’s “Triumph of Bacchus” from the ceiling fresco...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Large French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Large 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 set is in a good conditio...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Large Cast Iron Wide French Victorian Campana Urn Garden Planter w Handles B
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large cast iron 48" wide French Victorian campana urn outdoor garden planter with handles (white). Item features large impressive size, heavy cast iron construction, ornate double ha...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Sherle Wagner Gold Plated Towel Ring W/ Acanthus Wall Plate
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sherle Wagner Towel Ring in Gold Plate Finish. Comes with the acanthus wall plate.
Measures: 6.75" w (7.5" with wall mount).
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Late 18th or Early 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Fireplace Tools of Fire Tools
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century Dutch neoclassical fireplace tool set. It is made of wrought iron. The tool set is in a good condition and is fully functional.
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Hepplewhite Pedestals
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine pair of Hepplewhite designed tapered pedestals with carved classical decoration.
Bespoke sizing, design adaptations and finishing available.
We are currently working to a 30...
Category
18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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
Brown Jordan Neoclassical Style Elegance Oval Garden Dining Tables
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive Brown Jordan cast aluminum patio and garden dining tables made in the neoclassical taste. These oval form tables are from the "elegance" line and feature klismos style leg...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Reclaimed Salvage 92" Tall Wooden Faux Marble Painted Column Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Item: Vintage Italian Style 92" Tall Wooden Faux Marble Painted Columns Architectural Elements - a Pair. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century.
Measurements:
Overall: 92" H x 10" W x 10" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1860s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Large Early 20th Century Campana Urn Planters
Located in CA, CA
A pair of ornate early 20th century urn planters, each on a pedestal base, with twin handles and a thick ring shaped like a loop of rope through each handle, and formed, like the bod...
Category
Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Tall Cast Iron Campana Urn Outdoor Garden Planters on Base, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large 62" tall cast iron campana urn outdoor garden planters on base - a pair. Item features large impressive size, heavy cast iron construction, tall fluted campana style urn plante...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Fluted Neoclassical Style White Painted Pedestals
Located in Spencertown, NY
Pair white painted neoclassical style fluted pedestals. Late 20th century. Top is 12” diameter. Base is 15” square.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine, Paint
French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no extra cost....
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Cherry Jardinière with Tin-Lined Interior
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French neoclassical style cherry jardinière planter from the 19th century, with tin-lined interior, fluted motifs and tapering legs. Born in France during the 19th century, this ha...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Tin
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
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...
Category
19th Century Irish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Set of Five Neoclassical Greco-Roman Klismos Chaise Lounges
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of five klismos chaise lounges crafted from cast aluminum by Restoration Hardware. Made in very limited quantities featuring neoclassical Gr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
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.