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 Glazed Terracotta Figural Bust of Diana, Goddess of the Moon, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, 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.
Category
1850s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
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
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
Antique Garden Statue of Charlemagne (Charles the Great)
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique spelter garden statue of Charlemagne (Charles the Great) for use inside or out. Dating from the early 20th century, this statue models the 8th-9th century King and emperor...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Spelter, Metal
Set of 20th Century Neoclassical Brass and Iron Fireplace Tools
Located in Germantown, MD
A Set of Neoclassical Brass and Iron Fireplace Tools in good vintage condition. Four tools and stand.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
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
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
pair of Italian 19th century Mahogany, Giltwood and Marble pedestals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most decorative pair of Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. Mahogany, Giltwood and white Carrara marble pedestals. Each most unique pedestal is raised by e...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Large Italian White Glazed Urns, Neoclassical Style ca. 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Italian White Glazed Urns, Neoclassical Style ca. 1890
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
French Neoclassical Style Bronze Fireplace Fender Set, ca. 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical style bronze fireplace fender set from circa 1920, sold as a set of 3.
This impressive French Neoclassical style bronze fender set is richly ornate with foliate a...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique French Neoclassical Grisaille Overdoor Painting, Circa 1815
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-painted in France, this handsome grisaille overdoor painting is from the neoclassical period, circa 1815. Grisaille is a monochromatic painting ...
Category
1810s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Canvas
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 inte...
Category
1940s English Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Superb Italian Stone Neoclassical Style Fireplace
Located in Rome, IT
A finely carved Italian limestone fireplace with female caryatid figures and shaped frieze with elegant acanthus leaves decoration.
This item can be disassembled and the elements i...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone, Marble
Italian Classical Carved Marble 31" Cherub Dolphin Garden Fountain Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Classical Figural Carved Marble 31" Cherub Dolphin Garden Fountain Statue. Item featured Approx 70 lbs. We do not know if the fountain w...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Russian Neoclassic Mahogany Pedestal
Located in Queens, NY
Russian Neoclassic brass mounted mahogany pedestal with square top above fluted angles & spreading base. (19th Cent)
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mahogany
Neoclassical Style Marble Pedestal
Located in Houston, TX
An early 20th century neoclassical style red/rouge marble pedestal.
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Vintage Sherle Wagner Gold Plated Towel Ring W/ Acanthus Wall Plate
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sherle Wagner Towel Ring in Gold Plate Finish. Comes with the acanthus wall plate.
Measures: 6.75" w (7.5" with wall mount).
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$316 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair, Neoclassical Angels Pedestal Table Bases, Sculpture Stands, Columns Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Charming early 20th Century Pair of Hand-carved Stone Table Bases, Pedestal's, Columns, Stands from Italy made in circa 1940.
Depicting 3 Angel Figurines...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Monumental 19th c Gilt Copper Spire Roof Finial
Located in Hanover, MA
Extraordinary architectural roof finial spire over 9 feet high constructed of hand beaten copper then finished in gold leaf.
Looking for a statement piece? You've found it!
Weighs under 75 pounds. Stands steady on its own. In two pieces: the top ~40 inches can be removed from the rest, for ease of transport.
Unrestored.
Finish is worn and distressed but the original natural patina is gorgeous.
It may be possible to go over the gilding with something that will bring out its luster. We have only dusted it.
The largest sphere has a couple of noticeable dents which I'm sure could be pulled out however we love it just the way it is.
Found in the basement of an un-renovated 1850's brick townhouse atop Beacon Hill.
We speculate the copper is from Paul Revere's own works.
Unsigned apparently but some of the American companies who made finials, weathervanes, etc. were:
J.W. Fiske
Cushing & Sons,
Westervelt,
Mullins
Thomas W. Jones
Kenneth Lynch...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Monumental Solid Brass Andirons
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Outstanding pair of antique solid brass andirons. Very imposing solid brass Neoclassical andirons which will make any fireplace standout.
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Neoclassical Style Carved Wood and Bronze Spiral Column / Pedestal
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a very tall and heavy spiral carved dark solid wood column. It depicts a square top adorned with fluted side borders. This is followed by a ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique French Bronze Sculpture
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique French bronze sculpture, likely dating from around the 1860-1880 period.
It is of superb quality, the bronze is be...
Category
1860s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Neoclassicalal Painted and Parcel-Gilt Urns on Pedestals
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Italian Neo-classic (19th Century) pilasters /pedesals having ablack painted urn with gold painted and parcel-gilt swag and trim mounted on faux white painted marble pedestal...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Pair of 19th Century Italian Plinths
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of 19th century Italian painted plinths with faux bas relief motifs and giltwood accents. They are actually cabinets with one interior shelf. Original hardware and keys.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
$5,200 / set
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 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
Vintage Regency Cast Cement Swag Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your space with this Vintage Regency Cast Cement Swag Pedestal, a striking piece that exudes classical elegance and historical charm. Expertly crafted from durable cast cemen...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Concrete
Italian Neoclassical Athenienne Planter
Located in New York, NY
Italian neoclassical athenienne planter. Walnut jardinière with cast-iron Etruscan mask-form handles, tapering fluted legs ending in paw feet on in-curving shaped plinth with copper ...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Federal Period Transom and Pilasters
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant Federal period reglazed fan light transom topping a pair of pilasters composed of capitals and paneled shafts. Bring it up to date by incorporat...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Glass, Pine
Late 19th C. Bronze Neo-Classic Planter w/Gadrooned Sides and Acanthus Corners
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th Century Neoclassical heavy patinated cast bronze planter of large scale having gadrooned bombe sides with acanthus leaf corners raised on block feet. Suitable for indoor as well...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
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
Vintage Continental Neoclassical Style Iron Boot Scraper
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Continental Neoclassical Style Iron Boot Scraper.
This interesting vintage or antique Neoclassical style cast iron garden boot s...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Boho Cast Stone Two Tier Fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Create a timeless European-style oasis in your own backyard with this magnificent two-tiered fountain. Expertly crafted from heavy, durable cast stone, this piece features a classic ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
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
Antique Bronze Sculpture of Woman & Child
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique bronze sculpture, depicting a woman and child from classical times. This was likely made in central Europe around the 1930-50...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
French Black Marble Column
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French black marble column.
For a chic interior, classical lines in the spirit of Hollywood Regency.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique 16th C. Carved Istrian Stone Trough
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique carved Istrian stone basin.
Dating to circa 1600-1700, this charming trough has certainly stood the test of home, showcasing a desirable weat...
Category
Early 17th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Pair of Antique Maw & Co Broseley Salop Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique late 19th century Maw & Co tiles from Broseley Salop workshops in Shropshire.
In turquoise and dark navy blue majolica glaze, one 6-inch tile is decorated with the...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Clay
Pair of Antique Italian circa 1790 Carved and Gilt Neoclassical Panels
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Notable pair of decorative over-door panels dating from the height of the neoclassical period in all original very good condition. One with a Christies 1967 label on verso. A label i...
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Fine Pair of Italian Carved Stone Garden Vases with Base
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant stone vases on base, decorated with finely carved mythological scenes.
Timeless decoration for you garden or interior.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
A Refined 1780s Neoclassical Chimneypiece in Statuary Marble with Tinos Inlays
By Robert Adam
Located in London, GB
A Very Refined 1780S Neoclassical Chimneypiece In White Statuary Marble With Tinos Inlays Of The Highest Quality. An exquisite late 18th century chimneypiece of Robert Adam’s design....
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Statuary Marble
Pair of Square Carrara Marble Pedestals, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant pair of square pedestals crafted from white Carrara marble. With clean lines and a polished finish, these timeless pieces offer a refined base for sculptures, planters, or de...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Large Roman Marble Neoclassical Cistern or Planter from Carcassonne Castle
Located in Essex, MA
Large Carved Roman Marble Cistern from Carcassonne Castle in Marblehead, MA. Carved Classical Scene of Sea Centaurs, Hippocamps and Water Gods and Goddesses.
An open mouthed dolphin once allowed water to escape from one side.
Carcassonne Castle is a 23 room Stone Castle built in 1935 during the Great Depression...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Sandstone
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Fiberglass Female Herm Autumn 58" Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Fiberglass "Female Herm," Autumn 58" Garden Statue Sculpture. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 58" H x 20" W x 14" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fiberglass
Late 18th-Early 19th Century Italian Painted and Parcel-Gilt Architectural
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning late 18th-early 19th century Italian painted and parcel carved giltwood architectural over door, architectural element or fragment. A ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Massive Neoclassical Style Terra Cotta Campagna-Form Garden Urn
Located in San Francisco, CA
A massive neoclassical style terra cotta campagna-form garden urn with bold acanthus leaf decoration; with rolled lip adorned with egg-and-dart design above a flared neck over a comp...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
The Bolection B: A Classical Stone Fireplace Profile with Shelf and Plinths
Located in Chicago, IL
The Bolection B carved stone fireplace features a classical Bolection-style profile, curving out and then back in. Additional layers of molding add to the visual interest. The top s...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th/19th 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. To...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
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
$2,880 Sale Price / set
29% Off
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Carved Marble Flute Garden Urns Planters
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Italy circa 1950 in the neoclassical style and made of hand carved granite, the antique stone planters have a stately, elegant style. Each vase stands on a square base ove...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite, Marble
Monumental Cast Iron Urns with Foliate and Grape Design
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of monumental cast iron garden irons with foliate and grape design on the basin flowing to an elegant scalloped column base. These urns are of enormous size, perfect for the fro...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$4,250 Sale Price / set
50% Off
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
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Vintage Regency Cast Concrete Corbels - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Celebrate the timeless elegance of classical architecture with this pair of Vintage Regency Cast Concrete Corbels. These robust architectural elements showcase finely carved acanthus...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
$1,250 / set
20th Century Quality Marble Pillar / Column in Neoclassical Style
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century quality marble pillar / column in neoclassical style
Square plinth with balustrade pillar base. Far protruding, stepped square cover plate. The column consists of fiv...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Gilt Solid Bronze Door Pull Handles
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of heavy solid bronze door pull handles. They are designed with small sphere adorned with flowers at the top followed by a cube embell...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$1,436 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Cast Iron George Washington Figural Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of cast iron George Washington Andirons:
Measures: 9" x 20" x 16"
Weighs: 30 LBS.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Wonderful 1940's Green Wicker Chairs for Patio or Interior, Pair
Located in North Miami, FL
Stylish vintage 1940's Stick Wicker / split reed armchairs, angular with wide flat arms giving them a graceful elegant look. The rattan & wicker armchairs have been newly re-lacquere...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wicker
Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Tools on Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is made of brass . This si a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$1,872 Sale Price
30% Off
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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