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
Period: 19th Century
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 natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no extra cos...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Beautiful French Carrara Marble Antique Marble Neoclassical Fireplace Surround
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This fireplace, executed in the beautiful clear white Carrara marble, exudes luxury. The round corners that continue from the plinth to the top give this fireplace its elegant appear...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Italian Glazed Terracotta Figural Bust of Diana, Goddess of the Moon, Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
Italian glazed and hand-painted terracotta figural bust of Diana raised on a two tiered circular faux painted plinth. Goddess of the moon, Mid-19th Century.
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1850s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
Early 19th Century Italian Giltwood Neoclassical Sunburst Monstrance
Located in Essex, MA
Large neoclassical Italian giltwood sunburst on original large base. Monstrance. Sun rays and palmettes. Parcel gilt column with rayed being eye. Illuminati symbolism.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine, Giltwood
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble Pedestal Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and impressive pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Brocatelle d'Espagne marble pedestal columns. The columns are raised by thick square bases and mottled circul...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Gris St. Anne Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Gris St. Anne marble fireplace mantel. The mantel is raised by impressive scrolled fluted jambs with block supports and handsome r...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble and Onyx Pedestal Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. marble and onyx pedestal column. The column is raised by a square onyx base with striking cut corners. The circular central support displays a mottled and fluted design and beautiful veins throughout. Above is the mottled circular onyx shelf.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Onyx, Marble
Pair of Brass Andirons, of Diminutive Proportions
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Brass Andirons, of diminutive proportions
Urn form, raised on scrolled base with Brass ball feet
Tightened cleaned & polished.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Early 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Table by Heinrich Gambs
Located in Essex, MA
Period Russian neoclassical table with original planter insert. Attributed to Heinrich Gambs. Ebony and figured birch, brass inlay. Top bearing family m...
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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns with Handles
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century French cast iron garden urns with handles. These stunning French iron urns, planters or jardinieres have beautif...
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique Terracotta Herms of Classical Design
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful pair of reclaimed terracotta garden statues in classical term-style dating from the late 19th century. Handsomely handcrafted into terracotta, these antique statues depic...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Antique German Neoclassical Minerva Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th-19th century German neoclassical fireback. The fireback depicts Minerva, goddess of knowledge, intellect and ingenuity of the human spirit. She is often depicted with ...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Grand Tour Marble Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of Italian 19th century neo-classical st. Grand Tour marble columns. Each handsome column is raised by a square Brocatelle d’Espagne base with a fine stepped desi...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique Decorative Oak Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Antique Decorative Oak Fireplace. Solid carved oak with charming bell flowers and anthemion along the frieze. Supported on a pair of beautiful flute...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak, Wood
Grand Neoclassical Black and Green Marble Antique Fireplace Surround
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Grand neoclassical black and green marble antique fireplace surround.
The quality of the marble on this fireplace is exceptional. The Noir de Mazy black marble has a shine that is not common. The deep shine gives this piece an exceptional appearance.
This fantastic fireplace is a special piece in our collection. The Noir de Mazy black marble combined with marble Verde. The details continue from the skirting...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Antique French Polished Steel Fireplace Shovel or Fire Shovel
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireplace shovel made of polished steel. The shovel is in a good condition and is fully functional.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
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.
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Cast Iron Jardinière, circa 1890
Located in Evergreen, CO
This rectangular, cast iron planter features an urn and swag motif on the front and back. Perfect for outdoor or indoor use. Two drain holes.
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Early French Fern and Blackberry White Iron Garden or Patio Set of Three, 1800s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Channel your inner Gray Gardens with this beautiful Hollywood Regency cast iron garden furniture set. Painted in white, this set include...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Stand for a Roasting Jack, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 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
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of Italian 19th century neo-classical st. faux painted Porphyry marble Scagliola columns. Each column is raised by a fine circular mottled base below the straight cir...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Neo Classical Brass Planter with Paw Feet & Lion Head Ring Handles, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neo classical brass planter with paw feet & lion head ring handles. circa 1880.
Beautiful original patina.
With its metal interior
Traces of erosion, but no hole.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Neo-Classical St. 19th Century Marble Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant pair of Italian neo-classical st. 19th century marble pedestals. The pair are raised by square Rouge Royal marble plinth with a mottled top edge. Above is the recessed squ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
19th Century Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Andirons, a Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A very fine pair of neoclassical style Continental (likely French) arrow and quiver form gilt bronze andirons.
Dating to the 19th century, finished in luxurious Louis XVI taste, t...
Category
Mid-19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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 ma...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Marble Pedestal Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most impressive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Brèche Violette and Sienna marble pedestal column. The pedestal is raised by a fine squ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Large 18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical fireplace basket - fire basket made of cast iron, brass and wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional. The total w...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique French Stand for a Roasting Jack, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 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
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
Antique German Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th-19th century German neoclassical fireback with a flower basket. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / p...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Italian Late 19th Century Neoclassical Style Alabaster and Marble Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome Italian late 19th century neo-classical st. alabaster and marble pedestal. The pedestal is raised on a Vert de Patricia square support with moulded stepped alabaster ...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Sarrancolin Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most handsome French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Sarrancolin marble fireplace mantel, circa 1840. The mantel is raised by fine mottle...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique French Neoclassical 'Lady' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical 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 in a good...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Carrara and Portoro Marble Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive Italian 19th century neoclassical style white Carrara marble and Portoro marble pedestal column. The pedestal is raised by a squa...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Green Marble Pedestals
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of antique style marble pedestals with applied bronze approx.
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Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Giltwood Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of stunning Italian 19th century neo-classical st. giltwood pedestals. Each is raised on four finely carved paw feet below a circular base. The forest green patinated socle is...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Giltwood
Magnificent Antique Carved Fireplace Mantel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and impressive mahogany fireplace mantel with carvings. The piece is of American origin, circa late 19th century to early 20th century. Carved out of solid grained mahogany, ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mahogany
Continental 19th Century Classical Style Faux Marble Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Continental 19th century classical st. faux marble column. The column in solid oak retains all of its original and extremely realistic marble finish. The column is raised by a poly...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Oak
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.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Marble Birdbath/Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and very decorative Italian 19th century neo-classical st. Sienna and Vert Antique marble birdbath/planter. The planter is raised by a mottl...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French Pair of Giltwood Brackets Neoclassical
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French pair of giltwood brackets neoclassical.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Wall-Mounted Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble, Vert Antique, Sienna and Rosso Levanto marble, wall mounted columns. Each beautiful architectural elem...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
19th Century Neoclassical Marble Sculpture of the Three Graces after Canova
Located in Essex, MA
Large 19th century neoclassical carved marble sculpture of the three graces after Canova. A Beautiful execution of one of Canova's Masterpieces. Ours amazingly accurate to the sculpt...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Statuary Marble
Pair of Giltwood and Gesso Pedestals
By Robert Adam
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A pair of giltwood and Gesso pedestals, in the manner of Robert Adam.
Each pedestal having a circular top with a waisted fluted socle, on ram's-mask headed acanthus-carved fluted monopodia, raised on a tiform-plinth with lion's paw feet.
This neoclassical design is modelled after the antique Greek tripod...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
Pair of American Late Federal Brass Andirons
Located in Essex, MA
Cannon shape with finials and scrolled feet.
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1830s American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Polychromed terracotta pair of Angels
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
19th Century polychromed terracotta pair of Angels. The pedestals shown in the photos are not included.
Measurements:
Angels figure: 69 cm (23,6...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
Pair 19th Century French Painted and Giltwood Columns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century French columns. Paint and gilded oak hardwoods with Ionic capitals, fluting and classical detailing.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Paint, Wood
Antique White Statuary Marble Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A compact antique white statuary marble fire mantel with full column supports dating from the mid 19th century. Crafted from fine quality statuary marble, this antique fireplace show...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
Pair of Antique Bronze Urn Form Fireplace Andirons
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of antique bronze fireplace andirons in the form of urns with handles and acorn finials. Two small acorns are missing as pictured. These are ...
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. The fireback is in a good condition. It does not have cracks.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
Italian Neoclassic Green Painted and Giltwood Pedestal
Located in Essex, MA
Circular top and tapered fluted tapered faux marble column with swag, square base. Ex collection William Hodgins Interior Designer.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Burl Maple and Bronze Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most decorative pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. burl maple and patinated bronze pedestals columns. Each handsome pedestal is raised by a striking pati...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Walnut Octagonal Pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. walnut octagonal pedestals. Each pedestal is raised by an octagonal base with decorative mottled brass bands. At the cent...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
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 ma...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
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
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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