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
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
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Ormolu Jardinière Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most unique French 19th century neo-classical st. mahogany and ormolu jardinière planter. The planter is raised by impressive gazelle shaped legs with handsome ormolu ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ormolu
Small Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Small 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 fireba...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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 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
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical style fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution. The date of pr...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Roman Brèche Marble Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very important French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Roman Brèche marble mantel. The jambs are decorated with impressive paws below a fluted scrolled design. The mantel has a rectangular shelf...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Cast Iron Planters, England, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of cast iron planters. England, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Lead Planter with Drainage Hole
Located in Sheffield, MA
The classical style antique lead planter has a drainage hole and is decorated with swags and urns.
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
19th Century White French Antique Pair of Carrara Marble Tazza Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique French pair of shallow white Carrara marble shallow Tazza urns, the handles contain detailed and carved interlaced snakes, in good condition. The base of the vases are decorated with dolphins. The light grey wooden pedestals have been on newly added...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
French Terracotta Lion's Head on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Pembroke, MA
This French terracotta lion's mask was originally an element of a 19th century fountain with water jetting from its mouth. This garden piece is now mounted on a custom iron, making i...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Garden Chair in the Morning Glory Pattern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This cast iron garden chair dates to the late 19th century and is in the "Morning Glory" pattern and has been acquired from an estate in Aurora, N.Y..
Note: Read the attached book p...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century Decorative Painted Wooden Columns
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of elegant architectural painted wooden columns, classical pedestals and both are in good condition.
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Antique French 'Allegory of Love' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, 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
19th Century Cast Iron Campagna Form Garden Urn
Located in Rochester, NY
19th century American cast iron garden urn with a beautifully flared fluted classical campagna form and ringed lion masks at both sides. Great old surface and color from years and y...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Set Classical Fireplace Tools
Located in New York, NY
Charming set of 3 English fireplace tools, to include the shovel, poker, and tongs. The tools are polished steel, which has blackened over the years, we have not attempted to polish ...
Category
19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel
Antique French 'Allegory of Love' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, 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
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Cherry Jardinière with Tin-Lined Interior
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French neoclassical style cherry jardinière planter from the 19th century, with tin-lined interior, fluted motifs and tapering legs. Born in France during the 19th century, this ha...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Tin
Neoclassical Black Marble Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
With luxury and stateliness and a touch of marble Verde – green – overlays, this fireplace is an asset to your interior. This fireplace is made of Noir de Mazy marble with – as menti...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Neoclassical Black Noir de Mazy Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Beautiful antique marble fireplace made of Noir de Mazy marble. The stateliness radiates from this wonderful fireplace in neoclassical style. The mantelpi...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Belgian Black Marble
Pair of Enormous Late 19th Century English Vintage Fireplace Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of enormous late 19th century English vintage fireplace andirons.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Nickel
Cast Iron Wall Fountain Signed by Val D´osne, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cast iron wall fountain signed by Val D´osne Foundry, France, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Terracotta Planters with Terracotta Bases, Italy, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of terracotta planters with terracotta bases. Italy, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Andirons, Bronze and Iron, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of andirons. Blued and gilt bronze, iron. XIX century.
Andirons for fireplace decorated, in the pieces on the sides and in the center of...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron
18th-19th Century French Spit
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French spit made of wrought iron and wood. Fit for cooking in an open fire.
We have a unique and specialized collection of antique and used fireplace accessories...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-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 firebac...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Brass Andirons Sphynges, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French brass andirons neoclassical with sphynges, circa 1880.
Measures: 11.5" L x 18" W x 17.5" H.
Category
1880s European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienced grea...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century Italian Faux Marble Lacquer Architectural Pedestals or Columns
Located in Firenze, IT
This antique pair of gorgeous late 19th century Italian carved wood architectural pedestals or columns features rectangular form and a wonderful...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
French fireback produced in honor of the marriage of Antoine and Annefrancois in 1822. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and symbolize strength and the unknown.
The firebac...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Antique French Bronze D'ore and Crystal Cachepots
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of antique French bronze d'ore and crystal cachepots.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
18th-19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Fireplace Grate or Fire Basket
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century Belgian neoclassical fireplace grate made of cast iron. The fireplace grate is in a good condition and is fully functional.
Category
Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Neoclassic French White Carrara Marble Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
Neoclassical white marble fireplace. Made from Carrara marble, this fireplace radiates luxury.
The rich inner frame made up of several marble layers provides a nice depth effect.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Neoclassical French Carrara White Marble Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
A very robust full circulation fireplace in Carrara marble. It is a rare style that comes into its own in most Dutch mansions in terms of size and style.
The mantelpiece is characte...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
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 date of producti...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century Terracotta Garden Lions
Located in Houston, TX
A large opposing pair of Italian mid-19th century terracotta lions. Each lion is raised on a rectangular base. Beautiful expressive faces and wonderfully carved manes with great patina.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Large Pair of Italian Green Marble Pedestals, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
These imposing, grand pedestals have been crafted from green marble. Of note are the beautifully carved spiral fluting and trailing vine motifs on the bodies of the columns, which ar...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Medium Val d'Osne Cast Iron Snake Urns with Robin's Egg Blue Paint
Located in Richmond, VA
A pair of medium Val d’Osne cast iron snake urns with a robin’s egg blue patina. Exquisite tones of brown rust and very rare robin's egg blue patina. M...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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 natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. It is in a good condition ...
Category
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 made...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Column, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Tall column on a square plinth with a round base, a fluted shaft and a round capital. Naturally aged patina.
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Val d'Osne Cast Iron White Snake Urns
Located in Richmond, VA
A small pair of white cast-iron urns with intertwined snakes. Marked with a “1” to denote the smallest of three sizes made by the renowned Val d’Osne Foundr...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Unusual Pair of Lions Bronze Andirons, French, circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual pair of decorative andirons is made of bronze lions. This is a French work, circa 1900.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical 'Decorative' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. It is in a good condition, without cracks.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Sèvres-Style Porcelain Pedestal
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pedestal exhibits the style and grace of the famed Sèvres porcelain manufactory. Its lustrous deep blue porcelain base is Classic Sèvres in style, and it provides the perfect ba...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Collection of 12 French Barricade Balustrades and Chain
Located in Sheffield, MA
The collection of 12 19th century stone markers made of stone and come in different styles. Six have hooks for attaching the chain. Perfect to use as post...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, 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
19th Century Marble Statue of Aristedes, Signed by Giacomo Cali
Located in New York, NY
This Italian Neoclassical white marble sculpture is signed by the Neopolitan artist Giacomo Cali. The sculpture is of Aristedes (530–468 BC), the ancient Athenian statesman and general in the Greco-Persian Wars...
Category
1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Style Marble Fireplace in Palladian Manner
Located in London, GB
A large and imposing statuary and Connemara marble neoclassical style chimneypiece made in the Palladian manner. The wide stepped shelf rests above a band of substantial dentil carving, beneath which lies a Connemara marble frieze centred with a large statuary...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Large Early 20th Century Russian Mahogany and Gilt Brass Pedestals
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful and fine pair of large mahogany and inlayed brass pedestals. Late 19th-early 20th century. French polished beautiful quality.
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1890s Baltic Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mahogany
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 natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. It is in a good condition a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Large Italian Black Marble Bulbous Urn Or Garden Vase With Ormolu Gilding
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Italian 19th century black marble bulbous urn with ormolu gilded hardware
Large Italian hand carved marble urn. The main body is carve...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Giallo di Siena Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A very fine mid-19th Century French neoclassical fireplace surround in golden vibrant Convent Giallo di Siena marble. A deep rectangular shelf with an ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Siena Marble
Pair of Monumental Pietra Dura Grand Tour Marble Obelisks, 19th Century
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of large marble "Grand Tour" Pietra Dura specimen marble obelisks
Each in Italian specimen marble on bases.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Cast Iron Fountain Sculpture "Boy with Goose" Signed Antoine Durenne Fonderie
By A. Durenne
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Cast iron fountain sculpture "Boethus Boy with goose" signed Antoine Durenne Fonderie, France, late 19th century.
Green marble pedestal dimensions: 95 ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-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. It is in a good condi...
Category
Early 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 date of producti...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of antique French marble column pedestals
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique French marble column pedestals
French, 19th Century
Height 107cm, diameter 30.5cm
This pair of grand, green marble pedestals sit ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Italian Painted and Gilt Floral Torchieres, Circa 1840
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian painted and gilt torchieres with circular egg & dart medallion tops, floral decorative rings, intertwining floral tassels and terminating on acanthus tripod hoof feet...
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
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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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