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 Verdigris Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style green iron verdigris garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 5.5"W x 4"D x 6.25"H
Ve...
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Late 20th Century American 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
Small Carved “Pierre Dur” Stone Garden Bench from Provence, France
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming Neoclassical bench from Provence, France, hand-carved in three sections. The polished pierre dur (hard stone) has a creamy hue with areas of gray and white striations, mak...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Vintage Boho Cast Concrete Figure of Pan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Presenting a captivating vintage cast concrete figure of Pan, a striking garden statue that brings an air of classical mythology and rustic elegance to any outdoor or indoor space. T...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Vintage Cast Metal Chairs by Karl Freidrich Schinkel
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Vintage Cast Metal Chairs by Karl Freidrich Schinkel
We believe these are mid to late 20th century productions. They are heavy, but not as heavy as iron. Easier to manage. ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Woodard Vintage Wrought Iron Dogwood Patio Table & 4 Chairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage dogwood mid-century modern white wrote iron outdoor table and chairs designed by Russell Woodard (circa 1956). Showcasing enameled and intricately woven wrought iron with a c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
$1,784 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Pair Monumental Ormolu Mounted Malachite Obelisks on Stands 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A monumental pair of Neoclassical ormolu mounted malachite obelisks on mahogany pedestals, circa 1920 in date.
The square conforming malachite columns taper to pyramid shapes with ...
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1920s Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Large Bronze Garden Sculpture Of A Neoclassical Youth With Tambourine
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive, large bronze garden statue depicting a Classical youth wearing a fleece sash around the hip, posed walking over a circular base with a tambourine raised high. The bron...
Category
Early 20th Century 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
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Simulated Porphyry Scagliola Pedestal Columns
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF NEOCLASSICAL SIMULATED-PORPHYRY SCAGLIOLA PEDESTAL COLUMNS
Probably Italian, circa late 19th century
Item # 403HRY18X
This fine pair of Neoclassical columns are exquisite ex...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Scagliola
Antique French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th Century French neoclassical period fireback with a cupid.
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
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
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Italian Carved Limestone Fountain Spout of the Roman God Mars
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy, this limestone fountain spout depicts the Roman God of war and courage, Mars. As seen here, Mars is often depicted in art wearing a crested helmet. The helmet i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireback is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
Category
1960s Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster
Russian Imperial Neoclassical Kalgan Jasper Tazza
Located in New Orleans, LA
This Russian Imperial Neoclassical Kalgan Jasper Tazza, measuring nearly 2 feet tall and dated 1888, hails from the esteemed Imperial Lapidary Manufact...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Wood and Giltwood pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative French early 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Wood and Giltwood pedestal/column. This wonderful fluted pedestal is raised by a square stepped b...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Antique French 'Allegory of Love' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French neoclassical 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 / pewter.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble and patinated Bronze fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and high quality Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble and patinated Bronze fountain. This charming fountain is raised on a triangular shaped base...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Very Large French Silvered Bronze Jardinière in the Manner of Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Very large French silvered bronze jardinière in the manner of Christofle
French, Late 19th Century
Height 45cm, width 102cm, depth 56cm
This stunning silvered bronze jardinière is...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Iron
Antique Terracotta Italian Classical Boy Putti & Dolphin Statue Garden Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Terracotta Italian Classical Boy Putti / Cherub & Dolphin Statue Garden Fountain, Approx 50 lbs. Circa Early 1900s
Measurements: 31" H x 13.5" W...
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Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Antique York Stone Sculpture of Caractacus
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique York stone statue of King Caractacus. Signed Morton, South Street, this over life size statue displays a powerful stance and characterful weathering.
It certainly is a impactful and striking sculpture in expertly carved York stone...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Stone Paste Gardens Urns Hand Paint Mud Color
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a pair of Italian gardens urns made in agglomeration of sand of stones, stone sable add to the cement.
The result is a mixture very strong ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Italian Neoclassical Marble Columns or Pedestals— 3 Available
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant Italian Green Marble Columns or Pedestals. Of note are the beautifully carved detail on the bodies, tops and bases of the columns, which are set on circular socles on square...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Large Antique Neoclassical Wooden Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique neoclassical wooden fireplace.
This impressive, large scale fire surround is crafted in hardwood and ornately decorated with composition embellishments, including fl...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Paint
Fine Pair Of Antique Urn Form Granite Garden Stools
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine pair of Antique Urn Form carved Granite Garden Stools with fluting and pedestal bases. . The Stools with gently domed tops are perfect for demarcating garden pa...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite
Antique Patriotic Cast Iron Figural Gold American Flag & Eagle Painted Door Stop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Patriotic Cast Iron Figural Gold American Flag & Eagle Painted Door Stop. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 7" H x 5.25" W x 2" D.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Rose Tarlow Iron Twig Stone Top Garden Dining Suite
By Rose Tarlow
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite, Iron
$18,000 / set
Pair of Cast Iron Planters, England, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of cast iron planters. England, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of English Neoclassical Antique Faux Marble Painted Pine Columns
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF FAUX MARBLE PAINTED PINE COLUMNS IN ORIGINAL PAINT
Probably English, circa first quarter of the 20th century
Item # 403DWS18A
A great pair of substantial columns, they are e...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine, Paint
$3,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Early 20th Century French Stone Garden Urns Planters by Grandon Freres
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a garden, backyard, or poolside area with this elegant pair of antique planters. Created in France circa 1920 by Grandon Frères, each cast stone urn is signed with the maker...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Antique Italian Neo-Classical Marble Stone Garden Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
A handsome marriage of antique 18th Century Marble slab and a pair of carved 19th Century marble Italian Neo-Classical style stone plinth supports makes this a most charming and invi...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Large Antique Neoclassical Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large and highly detailed antique stained glass window circa 1900 of French or Italian origin depicting a neoclassical scene. This is one of four similar windows we are sellin...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
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
19th Century Neoclassical Terracotta Urn Architectural Relief, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century terracotta architectural decorative relief of a neoclassical style flaming two handled urn retaining the original red paint. The beautifully realized large scale classical urn shown in deep relief with arabesque handles with bell flowers hanging, egg and dart border, swag drapery tied...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
Large Architectural Cabinet with Fountain
Located in Atlanta, GA
Extraordinary Lavabo depicting urn ornated with garlands & dolphins. Having a pewter basin and the cabinet complete with faux marble grey. The two sides a...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Pewter
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Alabaster Pedestal Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Alabaster pedestal column. The pedestal is raised by an octagonal base below the circular support with most decorative mottled wrap...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, dated 1797
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th Century French Marriage Fireback, dated 1797.
All our products that weigh 66 kg / 146 lbs or more are shipped as standard door-to-door freight. The prices of freight have incre...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Neoclassical Life-Size Greek Goddess of Spring Marble Sculpture Statue
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. Now, more than ever, home is w...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
An antique Italian Statuary marble mantlepiece (over 200 years old)
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An antique late 18th/ early 19th century Italian Statuary marble mantlepiece of fine quality
Small in scale and beautifully made in Italy around the year 1800.
The exquisitely carve...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Statuary Marble
Antique Lead Demilune Planters with Swag Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and elegant set of four antique lead planters, each beautifully adorned with classical floral swag motifs in high relief. Crafted in heavy cast lead, these planters exemplify ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
Monumental Urn-Shape Zinc Finial
Located in Houston, TX
Monumental urn-shape zinc finial: extremely decorative architectural element from 19th century French building.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Zinc
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Gilt Iron Gates
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic style (19th Century) iron and gilt decorated gates with floral & grape designs and side panels (PRICED AS Pair).
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
$22,500 / set
Italian Neoclassical Figural Lady Marble Statue Grasping Grape Cluster, C. 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian figural lady marble statue grasping cluster of grapes standing on a squared plinth. Mid 19th Century
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1850s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Brass Andirons, of Diminutive Proportions
Located in Huntington, NY
A Pair of Brass Andirons, of diminutive proportions
Urn form, raised on scrolled base with Brass ball feet
Tightened cleaned & polished.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
$2,280 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of French Neoclassical Pedestals
Located in Dallas, TX
A Pair of Neoclassical Pedestals with Gilt Bronze mounts and sculpted figures.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$14,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Screen, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 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, Steel
19th Century Italian Faux Marble Lacquer Architectural Pedestals or Columns
Located in Firenze, IT
This antique pair of gorgeous late 19th century Italian carved wood architectural pedestals or columns features rectangular form and a wonderful...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Classical Bronze Fish Form Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Solid cast bronze fantasy fish form andirons. Nice original dark patina.
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$3,400 / set
Neoclassical Style Iron Curule Leg Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-Century Modern painted iron patio and garden table featuring neoclassical style Curule legs. The top of the rectangular garden table has ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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
French 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Jasperware Table Jardinière
Located in London, GB
French 19th century gilt bronze and jasperware table jardinière
French, Late 19th Century
Height 23cm, width 53cm, depth 25cm
Crafted from gilt bronze and jasperware, this antiqu...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ormolu
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Italian Brass & Wrought Iron Urn Finial Fireplace Tools on Stand, C 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Italian decorative brass and wrought iron fireplace tools on stand with fluted urn finials and swags, and resting on three incised medallion scrolled feet. Early 19th century....
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
French Neoclassical Style Garden Dining Suite by Sifas
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of French neoclassical style patio and garden dining suite hand-crafted by Sifas. The set consists of four dining chairs and one round dining table. The set is from their Kr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Large 19th Century Cast Iron Finials
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of large (and heavy) cast iron finials for garden or home decoration. 19th century manufacture but have a certain modernist style.
Category
1880s American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$2,500 / set
Massive Antique Textured Opaque Glass & Zinc Lantern/ Street Lamp Shade
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Massive Antique Textured Opaque Glass & Zinc Lantern/Street Lamp Shade
USA, circa Earlier 20th Century
This massive antique textured opaque glass and zinc lantern or street lamp sh...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Zinc
$912 Sale Price
38% Off
Adam Style Blue Cast Iron Urn attributed to the Carron Iron Works
By Robert Adam
Located in Hastings, GB
An early 1800’s cast iron urn after the design by Robert Adam, believed to have been forged at the Carron Iron Works, Falkirk. The lidded urn of neocla...
Category
Early 19th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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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