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
Italian Wood Pedestal / Plant Stands
Located in Denton, TX
Vintage carved wood in the classical style with fluted columns topped with modified acanthus leaves carvings. Made in italy.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Rose Tarlow Style Wrought Iron Patio Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming patio and garden dining table featuring a wrought iron bar frame made in the style of Rose Tarlow. The bistro style table features a round top is supported by four gracefully curved legs with large scrolls on top and ending with flat feet. The legs are conjoined by a round stretcher that could hold a decorative plant...
Category
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
An Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st Carrara marble bird bath/sink
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble bird bath/ sink.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Neoclassical Antique Limestone Mask Wall Fountain
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A striking early 20th century antique stone wall fountain depicting a neoclassical style grotesque or gargoyle style mask. This impressive...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Pair of Italian Carrara Marble Medici Vases w/ Neoclassical Motifs in Relief
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of Italian Carrara Marble Medici Vases with Neoclassical Motifs in Relief. Standing tall at an impressive height of 30 inches, t...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Early 1900s Rare Antique Free Standing Italian Marble Bathtub
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This one of a kind marble bathtub was hand-carved in Italy during the early 20th century. Throughout the years it was stored at an Italian family estate surviving two World Wars.
What is quite unique about this ancient marble tub...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of Neoclassical Style French Plaster Cherub Brackets Corbels, circa 1950
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine pair of French architectural plaster cherub or putti brackets with a Neoclassical design, circa 1950. These gorgeous corbels have a lovely gray p...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster
Antique Italian Classical Rouge Onyx Stone Marble Column Pedestal Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Classical Rouge Onyx stone marble column pedestal stand. Item features rouge translucent onyx stone, square top, beautiful veins, very nice antique item...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Onyx
Neoclassical Style Brass Horseheads Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style horseheads fireplace tools on stand is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a very nice maodel with a unusual shape. This is a Fr...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
A French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu Samovar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Samovar. The most decorative hot water server is raised on Ormolu ball feet...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Wood Carved Wings on Iron Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand carved wood Italian wings that are newly mounted on iron bases. Great display items for your bookcase.
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair Of 19th Century French Iron Garden Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century French Iron Garden Urns.
This fine pair of French Napoleon III Neoclassical style cast iron garden urns, gard...
Category
1860s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Spelter Neoclassical Urn with Bacchic Motifs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The basin with decorative bands in relief with grape vines and a wide band of puttii at their tasks in Bacchic revelry. Masks of Pan in relief on the top band. With semi nude female...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Spelter
Pair of Rose Tarlow Style Twig Iron Dining Armchairs with Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of wrought iron dining armchairs with matching ottoman made in the neoclassical style and manner of Rose Tarlow or Gregorius Pineo. Hand-crafted by a foundry in Los ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Dutch Polished Brass Log Holder, 18th, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century Dutch log basket. The firewood basket is made of polished copper and brass and has a wrought iron handle. Also called 'aker'. Used to draw water from the well and...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique French Gold & Patinated Bronze "Quivers & Arrows" Andirons, Circa 1890.
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Antique French Neo-Classical Style Gold Bronze and Patinated Bronze Andirons in, “Quivers and Arrows” Design, Circa 1890.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Metal Bronze and Travertine Pedestal Planters
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful pair of pedestal planters. From the 1980s. The bases are made out of metal and bronze. And the pot it is done of travertine. They ar...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine, Bronze, Iron
Vintage Cast Stone Garden Ornament, circa 1920
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Vintage cast stone garden ornament, circa 1920. Classical form with aged surface.
Category
1920s Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair of Grand-Scale Arched Glass-Paneled Double Doors
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of grand-scale arched glass paneled double doors. Contains (mostly) original glass plates (one missing, the second broken) Constructed, circa 1910 in...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Wood
Early 20th Century French Concrete Garden Bench
Located in Wichita, KS
A charming French concrete garden bench with beautiful lichen on the seat, found in Provence, circa 1920.
We offer expedited, fully-insured, ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Large 19th Century Neoclassical Style White Marble Pedestal
Located in London, GB
Large 19th century Neoclassical style white marble pedestal
Continental, late 19th century
Height 76cm, diameter 39cm
This pedestal sculpted...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of 19th Century Hardstone, Ormolu and Ebonised Wood Pedestal Cabinets
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century hardstone, ormolu and ebonised wood pedestal cabinets
French, 19th Century
Height 138cm, width 64cm, depth 43cm
Originating from the artistic milieu of 19th cen...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Brass, Other
Woodard Briarwood Daisy Wrought Iron Round Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
This is the classic vintage Woodard Briarwood Daisy wrought iron round coffee
table with a new custom cut quarter inch thick glass top. The table is...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Woodard Chantilly Rose Wrought Iron Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
This is the classic vintage Woodard Chantilly Rose wrought iron large - 47.5" round coffee table with a new custom cut quarter inch...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Small 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. The conditio...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
English Neo-Classical Brass and Iron Fire Basket
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century English brass, steel and iron firegrate, in the manner of Robert Adam, the pierced serpentine apron with applied oval paterae, the basket and front legs surmounted...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique J.W. Fiske Attr. French Cast Iron Urn Garden Planter with Twin Handles
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique J.W. Fiske attr. French cast iron urn garden planter with twin handles. Item features original weathered/distressed finish, leafy edges, ornate handles, cast iron constructio...
Category
19th Century North American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Provincial Brown Garden Bench with Cast Iron Legs
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning French Provincial garden bench. Striking French design from the Late 19th Century. The rustic leg castings were designed to mimic the gnarly branches of the surrounding tree...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Michael Taylor "Montecito" Outdoor Garden Chaise Lounge set of Two Bronze Patina
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Michael Taylor "Montecito" outdoor garden chaise lounge, set of two adjustable chaise longue with Sunbrella cushions.
Gorgeous vintage pair of matching bronzed outdoor garden chaise lounge designed by Michael Taylor beautifully crafted in the neoclassical taste with acanthus decorated columns ending with ball finials.
Constructed from solid aluminum for outdoor use with a patinated metal bronze finish that has an aged patina with verdigris.
Made in the neoclassical style with column supports having acanthus motifs and ball finials on top.
Expertly cast and exquisitely detailed to make your outdoor space come alive with luxury. Make a statement of grace and poise in your backyard with its classic design and seating that is ideal for all-day lounging.
The outdoor metal lounge...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Brass Fireplace Tool Set
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Federal fireplace set in polished brass with cabriole leg andirons, tool set, stand and log holder.
USA, circa 1950.
Includes the following 3 pieces:
*Andirons
*8 piece solid brass fireplace tool set...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
18th - 19th C. French Neoclassical Fireplace Toolset
Located in Amerongen, NL
Richly decorated 18th - 19th century French Neoclassical fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of tongs, shovel and stand. The stand is made of brass and the tools of wrought iro...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Set of 14 Brown Jordan Classic Garden Dining Armchairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant and rare set of 14 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
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
Antique Neoclassical Rouge Onyx Sculpture Display Pedestal, Bronze Mounts, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Neoclassical sculpture pedestal offers rouge onyx construction with square display over turned and foliate cast bronze banded Doric column, raised on square block base, c1...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Marble Busts
Located in Napoli, IT
These rare pair of neoclassical busts depicting Roman emperors are monumental and decorative thanks to their size and sculpted details. Great for any living space for an added touch ...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
American Cast Iron Fireback with Gentleman Riding on Horse, 20th Cent. Virginia
Located in Hollywood, SC
American cast iron foliage fireback with gentleman riding on horse and riding crop mounted on shoulder, 20th century, Virginia.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century White Iron Garden Urns
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of large neoclassical 19th century iron garden urns painted white.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Pair of Brown Iron Garden Planters Urns with Fancy Handles
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of vintage cast iron planters having elaborate handles and neoclassical form and decoration.
35 w handle to handle
...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Grey Wash Neoclassical Style Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mid-late 19th century English grey wash pine fireplace. This striking fire mantel dates from the 1870s and is stylishly decorated with repeating Greek key details across the frieze...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Pine
High Quality Marble Column with Bronze in the antique Style of Classicism
Located in Berlin, DE
Bordeaux red, real marble with gray-white grain. Square plinth with balustrade shaped column base with decorated bronze capitelle. Exceptionally good quality. Wide, stepped square to...
Category
20th Century German Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Column Pedestal Pillar Plaster Stand in the Grecian Ionic Neoclassical Style
Located in New York, NY
A glazed plaster Grecian Ionic order column pedestal stand in the Neoclassical style, circa mid to late-20th century. Piece is an off-white glazed plaster. A great piece for a sculpt...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster
Monumental Vintage Pair of Black Cast Iron English Planters Urns on Plinths
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Monumental very large vintage pair of black cast iron urns planters from England that rest on 14" square plinths. Two pieces. Hole in interiors to allow drainage.
Category
1940s English Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Alabaster Pedestal
Located in London, GB
Antique French neoclassical alabaster pedestal
French, Late 19th Century
Height 112cm, width 35cm, depth 35cm
This elegant and fine pu...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Alabaster
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...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Wedgwood & Bentley Agate Plant Pots
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of plant pots covered in marbled brown glaze emulating agate gemstone encircled with checkered rims accented in gold, made circa 1770 by Wedgwood &...
Category
1770s English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Creamware, Pottery
Large Neoclassical Style Painted Cast Iron Garden Urn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Heavy and large painted cast iron garden urn or jardinaire constructed in the neoclassical taste. The grand urn features applied acanthus scrolled handles on each side of the body. T...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
Pair of Rose Tarlow Style Iron Garden Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Attractive pair of iron swivel patio and garden bar stools featuring an iron lattice inset seat and back in the style of Rose Tarlow Melrose House. P...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Green Breccia and Carrara Marble Pedestals
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Pair of Green Breccia and carrara Marble Pedestals
Each has a square top with stepped pediment of fine white carrara marble. The column of unusual green breccia marble stands at...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Breccia Marble, Carrara Marble
Large Capagna Form Pair of Black Cast Iron Planters Urns
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic capagna form black cast iron urn planters having impressive scale and style.
Category
1940s English Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Columns
Located in Georges Mills, NH
Pair of neoclassical columns with exceptional patina to original finish. Pale almond greens and blues on fluted base and acanthus leaf capital. Carved solid fruitwood construction.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fruitwood
Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
These 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
Giacometti inspired Wrought iron chairs ASet of 4 dining chairs
Located in Cumberland, RI
Giacometti inspired Wrought iron chairs A
Set of 4 dining chairs
In stock and read to ship is this set of four heavy iron garden chairs, with an exquisite aged verdigris style fi...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Chairs Mario Papperzini for Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Mario Papperzini style for Salterini Hammered nail head dining armchairs
With a Beige Powder-Coated finish, these iron chairs are perfect to withstand all types of weather. Featured hammered studded nail heads along latic back, curved arms and leg, round top finials.
This set of 4 Dining Chairs pairs perfectly with the available and sold seperately glass topped 48 inch table...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireplace fireback cast in the honor of the marriage of J.F. Merle and F. Mignot in 1875. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown p...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical French Circular Garden Jardiniere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French circular garden Jardiniere planter with an ornamental classical relief of cherubs around.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
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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