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 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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Bronze Planter of Boy Holding Urn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bronze life sized statue of boy holding urn.
There is a hole at the bottom that may be used as a water drain when being used as a garden planter. There i...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Set of Six Formations Neoclassical Style Iron Estate Chaise Longues
By Formations
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
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.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Faux Marble Painted Wood Pedestal or Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
Probably American with a cabinet door with enclosed shelves. Large scale. Collection of William Hodgins.
Category
1820s North American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine
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...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Italian Limestone Water Fountain Carving of Gorgon Medusa
Located in Dallas, TX
Known as a Gorgoneion, an artistic representation of the head of the Gorgon, Medusa, this carving is also a water fountain feature. Hand-carved from a single block of limestone in Italy, the larger-than-life sculpture has a stone gray and cream patina. Medusa’s mouth is partially open, with a small, excised portion, capable of functioning as a water cascade for a pool wall or wall basin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
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
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique American Architectural Painted Metal Eagle Finial on Pedestal Stand
Located in Forney, TX
Make a statement with this most impressive patriotic antique American architectural painted metal eagle finial on later wooden base.
Late 19th / ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Antique French Cast Iron Garden Urn
Located in Houston, TX
Large antique French Neoclassical style cast iron garden urn with swan handles and swag motif. This gorgeous huge Neoclassical iron urn, planter ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone, Cement
Neoclassical Style Carved Limestone Wall Fountain from Northern Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Northern Italy in the Neoclassical style, this limestone wall fountain features a triangular pediment adorned with thick dentils. Comprised of 26 pieces of stone, the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
Pair of English Neoclassical Style Brass Andirons, Circa 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb pair of antique English ornate Neoclassical style brass fireplace andirons, circa 1900. These are heavy and well made with fine details and a beautiful brass patina.
DIME...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
English Garden Stone Urn on Plinth in the Neo-Classical Style
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome English circular garden stone urn (or planter pot) on a raised column plinth.
The round urn featuring a lattice design around the top circumference and a fluted bowl.
Resting on a round plinth featuring a Neo-Classical relief...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Cast Stone, Concrete
Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling 4 Panels Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice 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
French Neoclassical Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th / early 19th century French Neoclassical period fire grate. Made of beautifully forged wrought iron period andirons and a recently forged grate. The condition is good.
The...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Monumental Stone Garden Vases
Located in Rome, IT
Impressive pair of hand carved vases in the neoclassical style, the cover with fruit finial, above an ovoid body adorned with Nereid handles and festoons, raised on circular foot and...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
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
French Pair of Giltwood Brackets Neoclassical
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French pair of giltwood brackets neoclassical.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
French Alpine Green Marble Pedestal, Late 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A neoclassical alpine green marble column, gilded bronze.
A late 19th century pedestal for the classic decor.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of Three Antique Wood Columns
Located in Denton, TX
Three pine wood columns.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine
Pair of Boston cast brass lemon top andirons, 1790
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of cast brass half beehive fluted lemon top andirons on turned pedestal & arched spurred legs with slipper feet. The brass is peened to a forged iron lo...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel
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
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Brass Pineapple Fireplace Tools In the style of Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style pineapple fireplace tools are made of brass. This is a French work in the style of Maison Baguès. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
19th Century Pair of French Carved Weathered Outdoor Vases with Fruit Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a patio with this elegant pair of antique outdoor planters filled with fruits and flowers. Carved in France, circa 1880, and built of concrete, each stone jardinière stands ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
19th century Doré Bronze and Marble French Pedestal
Located in Savannah, GA
Neoclassic pedestal featuring gorgeous black marble with slight pink and white vein.
Bronze doré Corinthian column support with same band at base.
See measurements below.
Category
1850s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Polished Brass Andirons With Fluted Columns
Located in New York, NY
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A pair of antique brass andirons of superb quality, having fluted column shafts with ball finials set on rectangular plinths and cusped legs. The offset backs are accented w...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Mid Century Neoclassical Style Garden Dining Set Table and Benches
Located in Newtown, CT
Mid Century patio Set attributed to John Salterini consisting of a table that is 60 x 30 and 28.5" high. Also 2 matching benches that a...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Pair of English Cast Iron Neoclassical Demilune Jardiniere Planters
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Patinated pair of English cast iron jardinaire garden planters featuring a rare demi-lune form. The planters are decorated with floral motif swag on each side centered by a Greco-Rom...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique German Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century German neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Weathered Carved Stone Garden Planter Jardinière
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique "Chambord" planter on your patio for a timeless flower display. Crafted circa 1880, the large, sturdy stone jardinière was found in Paris, France. The jard...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair Of Neoclassical Style Grey Metal Planters
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of neoclassical style metal cache pot planters with tapered lines and ring pulls. Planters are grey in color with lateral ring pulls and petite ball feet.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
19th Century Neoclassical 'Pillars with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars and a floral decoration. The pillars stand for freedom, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireback is ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Set of 12 Brown Jordan Classic Garden Dining Armchairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant and rare set of 12 Brown Jordan classic cast aluminum patio and garden dining armchairs. The chairs have a gracefully curved back with a neoclassical style x-motif design spl...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
French Neoclassical Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century French neoclassical style fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be mad...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Style Iron Curule Leg Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare, patinated French iron patio or garden dining table crafted from iron. The table features a slatted rectangular top supported by a trestle style sculptural base having curule legs...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
Antique French Stand for a Roasting Jack, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period stand for a roasting jack. The stand is hand forged and made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Wall Fountain in Giallo d'Istria from the 21st Century
Located in Greding, DE
Light-colored wall fountain in Giallo d'Istria with a rectangular basin and a tall rear wall. The wall fountain shows straight lines and has three water spouts.
Category
2010s European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
French Neoclassical Period Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Soest, 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)
...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique 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 and has a black / pewter patina.
The condition is good, no cracks.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Copper
Antique Pair Monumental Ormolu Mounted Malachite Obelisks on Stands, 1920s
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 wit...
Category
1920s Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century Hessian Soldiers Antique Andirons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Add a touch of history and elegance to your fireplace with this pair of 19th Century Hessian Soldiers Antique Andirons. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, these andirons...
Category
Late 19th Century North American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Style 'Woman with Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French neoclassical style 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 cond...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
Pair of Neoclassical Large Carved Istria Stone Vases 1740'
Located in Rome, IT
Elegante and rare 18' century Neoclassical oval shaped gadrooned Vasca with spreading socles finely carved" Istria "Marble .
Venetian School of Dalmatia, 1680-1720.
Very good origi...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
19th Century English Fire Tools, Fireplace Tools
Located in Soest, NL
19th century English fireplace tool set.
We have a unique and specialized collection of antique and used fireplace accessories consisting of more than 1000 listings at 1stdibs. Amongst others, we always have 500+ firebacks, 400+ pairs of andirons and 250+ sets of fireplace tools for sale...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Cast Stone, Cement
German Neoclassical Style Coat of Arms Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
20th century German Neoclassical style fireback with an unknown coat of arms.
It is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
Category
20th Century German Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Allegory of Love' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Sink Plaquette with Relief of a Roman Adonis in Loincloth Posing as Le Penseur
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This plain and austere plaquette shows us a muscular Roman young man wearing just a loincloth. Squatting on the ground he sits, in the typical position of the Le Penseur artwork by R...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Zinc
Vintage Regency Fluted Pedestal
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your decorative display with this timeless Vintage Regency Fluted Pedestal. Featuring a square top and fluted column base, this piece exudes classic sophistication and archit...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Three Neoclassical Style Corinthian Columns After Pierre Gouthière
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Set of Three Neoclassical Style Gilt-Bronze and Rose Granite Corinthian Columns After The Model by Pierre Gouthière.
Each acanthus leaf to the capitals individually cast. The qu...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Pair of Marble and Bronze Urns on Marble Pedestals, France, Early 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Measures: Height : 29 cm (11,4 in.) ; width : 61,5 cm (24,2 in.) ; depth : 55,5 cm (21,8 in.)
Total height : 139 cm (54,7 in.)
Important pair of rare Greek...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Tall Cast Iron Fluted Campana Urn Outdoor Garden Planter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large 37" tall cast iron fluted campana urn outdoor garden planter. Item features large impressive size, heavy cast iron construction, tall flut...
Category
Late 20th Century 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.