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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
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Cast Iron French Classical Style Urn Form Outdoor Garden Planter with Faces
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast iron French Classical style urn form 17" outdoor garden planter with faces. Item features heavy cast iron construction, double handles, drapes and faces to sides, shapely urn fo...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

1940s Beige Cast Stone Large Round Neoclassical Style Lion Planters, Set of 4
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning circular lion planters you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of...
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

19th Century Louis XVI Cast Brass and Iron Fireplace Fender
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Louis XVI Cast Brass and Iron Ornate Fireplace Fender . Measures 60" in width, 14" in depth and stands 7"
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass

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 black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Faux Bois and Faux Marble Painted Pedestals
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Italian Neo-classic style (19/20th Century) dark faux bois (wood) and faux marble painted low pedestals with a triangular shape base and top (PRICED AS PAIR)
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ash, Burl

19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Pedestal or Decorative Stand
Located in Miami, FL
A fine 19th century Italian hand-carved Carrara marble pedestal sculpted from luxurious Carrara marble, the choice of sculptors for centuries, it features a tiered twist design, one ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Carrara Marble

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th - early 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. ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of Brass and Iron Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of 18th century brass and wrought iron steeple top andirons with unusual flat penny foot, English or American circa 1760.
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1760s North American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Neo-Classical Variegated Marble Sculpture Display Pedestal, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique neo-classical carved variegated marble display sculpture pedestal offers Doric column-form with clipped corner display and octagonal and stepped base, circa 1900. Measure...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Pair of Large Italian White Glazed Urns, Neoclassical Style ca. 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Italian White Glazed Urns, Neoclassical Style ca. 1890
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ceramic

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

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 and a shovel. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condition and fit ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Onyx and Brass Column
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and useful antique onyx and brass column. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1910 period. It is of excellent quality, the ony...
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1910s British Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Onyx, Brass

18th -19th Century Dutch Copper and Brass Doofpot
Located in Amerongen, NL
A Dutch 'doofpot' was a pot to store the not yet burned wood or other fuel. Because the jar was sealed airtight, the burning would soon stop due to lack of oxygen. The remaining residual fuel could be reused. Burning wood in a 'doofpot' becomes for example charcoal. In a medieval Dutch...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Copper

Pair of Neoclassic Style Hanging Wood Pediments
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Neoclassical style carved-wood wall hanging wall pediments, with their original painted finish, from the mid 20th century. These vintage archit...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

18th-19th Century French 'the Time' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th Century Neoclassical period French fire back with the time. The time, an old man with a scythe, symbol of the ephemeral character of life. The fireback is made of cast iro...
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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 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

Set of Six Formations Neoclassical Style Iron Estate Chaise Lounges
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of six neoclassical style patio and garden estate lounges or longues made by Formations Los Angeles, CA. The lounges feature an iron frame with curule or x form legs. The back has a gracefully curved demilune form splat flanked by polished steel turned column supports ending with finials. The chaises have adjustable chain reclining positions on each side. Topped with thick performance fabric seat cushions in a festive blue-green striped fabric...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel, Iron

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

18th-19th Century Dutch Fireplace Blow Poke
Located in Amerongen, NL
Fire Blow Tube, Fire Blow Pipe, Blow Poker. The blow poker is in a good condition and is fully functional. Your order will be carefully packed and at your doorstep within 1 to 3 day...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Cast Iron French Classical Style Urn Form 17" Outdoor Garden Planter with Faces
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Iron French Classical Style Urn Form 17" Outdoor Garden Planter with Faces. Item features heavy cast iron construction, double handles, drapes and faces to sides, shapely urn fo...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Large Vintage Classical Style Standing Lion Cement Guardian Garden Statue - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Vintage Classical Style Standing Lion Cement Guardian Garden Statue - a Pair. Item features right and left forms, larger impressive size, white painted weathered finish, great ...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

Set of Six Formations Neoclassical Style Iron Estate Chaise Longues
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent set of six neoclassical style patio and garden estate lounges or longues made by Formations Hollywood, CA. The lounges feature iron frames with curule or x form legs. The bac...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Steel, Iron

Michael Taylor Montecito Bronzed Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Michael Taylor Montecito bronzed lounge chair with matching ottoman. circa 1985. Gorgeous matching bronzed loveseat and ottoman designed by M...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period andirons. The andirons are hand forged and made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill meat and poultry. Th...
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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 and a shovel. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condition and fit ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Cast Stone Wall Hanging or Fountain Spout of Bacchus, God of Wine
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast in France, using a mixture of pulverized stone and cement, this large wall hanging of Bacchus, God of Wine, can also be used as a fountain spo...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Cast Stone, Cement

Brass Andirons Firedogs Burnished Steel Acorn Finials French
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Brass Andirons Firedogs Burnished steel Acorn Finials French A pair of iron and brass andirons with sectioned brass turnings and turned acorn finia...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Steel

Michael Taylor Style Stone Acanthus Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing molded stone patio and garden dining table featuring a tulip shaped bulbous formed base decorated with acanthus in the neoclassical taste. The base is very heavy with an org...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Concrete

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

Materials

Oak

Venus de Milo Female Statue Sculpture Indoors and Garden
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Venus de Milo female figurative cast stone statue sculpture piece, in the Neoclassical style, circa 20th century. A great statement piece indoors on a column pedestal, cocktail table, etc., or outdoors, a garden or patio area, pool house, pool area, etc. Piece has beautiful age patina as shown in images. Piece is a nice size. Dimensions: 5.5" x 5.5" x 24.5" Height. White plaster column...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair Monumental French Cast Chateau Urns, “Vases du Printemps”
Located in Dallas, TX
These huge urns, cast in France from crushed stones and cement measure an astounding 63 inches tall. They are nearly the same dimension as the original “Vase...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cement, Cast Stone

Handsome Pair of Hand Made Galvanized Metal Planters with Lion Handles
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome pair of galvanized metal round planters having fabulous neoclassical brass lion handles with rings and paw feet. Inside is 12" deep
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Brass

Fireplace surround in Ascolano Travertine
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Ascolano Travertine Fireplace Surround The subtly molded scrolled uprights supported by the finely mantel carved with a detailed floral pattern in the classical taste 59" wide
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Travertine

Giacometti Inspired Pool Lounge Chair
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Cumberland, RI
Giacometti Inspired Chaise Lounge Chair -A Pair Perfect for any deck, pool, or patio Seats and back rests made of removable mesh for easy cleaning a quick dry time. Adjustable ba...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Antique Dutch Fireplace Tools or Fire Tools, 18th/19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century Dutch neoclassical fireplace tool set consisting of two tasting forks (of which one decorated), 5 spoons, a poke, a shovel, a spatula, several spoons (of which on...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Copper, Wrought Iron

Large French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel, poker and log tongs. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condition and...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large 18th - 19th C. French Neoclassical Fireplace Poker Set
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel and stand. The stand is made of cast iron and brass and the tools are mad...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass, Iron

Wedgwood Black Basalt Hedgehog Bulb Planter
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A black basalt bulb pot molded as a hedgehog, made by Wedgwood in the middle of the 19th century. Finely molded as a lively little hedgehog, this unique object would have been use...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stoneware

Small Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Small 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...
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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, a fire fork and log tongs. The tools are made of wrough...
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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

Vintage Neoclassical Style Green Wrought Iron Lyre Harp Garden Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Neoclassical Style Green Wrought Iron Lyre Harp Garden Chairs - Set of 4. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century. Measurements: 40" H x 22.5" W x 20" D x 17" Seat height x 26" Arm he...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Neo Classical Style Iron, Ebonized Andirons with Urn Form Motif
Located in Lomita, CA
We love this pair of andirons for its stately air. The pair of Neoclassical style ebonized copper ball-top andirons are probably European, and from the early 20th Century. They are d...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Copper, 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 and a shovel. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condition and fit ...
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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 and a shovel. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condition and fit ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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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

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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

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Wrought Iron

Antique Wrought Iron and Enamel Wall Lavabo from Vienna Streets, Austria 1800s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an antique wall lavabo of basin made in cast iron and enamel. It was used as a street fountain in the city of Vienna and date...
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1820s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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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 and a shovel. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condition and fit ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period andirons. The andirons are hand forged and made of wrought iron. The condition of the andirons is good.  
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Antique Mahogany Fire Mantel with Guilloche Carving
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Detailed with simple guilloche carving across the frieze, this antique mahogany are mantel is a beautiful surround for any setting. It dates from the beginning of the 20th century and has a wide mantel...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Mahogany

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

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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

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Wrought Iron

French Neoclassical Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th / early 19th century French Neoclassical period fire grate. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron. The condition is good. The width at the front is 66 cm (26.0 inches) ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

French Neoclassical 'Allegory of Peace' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18/19th century French Neoclassical fireback with an allegory of Peace. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

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

Materials

Plaster

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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