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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
Monumental York Stone Carving After the Parthenon Frieze
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A huge, weathered York stone carving of a neoclassical or Roman figure on horseback after the antique 6th century BC Greek Parthenon Frieze. Spanning approximately 1.9 x 1.2 m (6ft x...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

19th Century French Weathered Carved Stone Garden Planter Jardinière
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique "Chambord" planter on your patio for a timeless flower display. Crafted circa 1880, the large, sturdy stone jardinière was found in Paris, France. The jard...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of Large Grey/Green Fluted Marble Columns
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pair of fluted round marble columns, the marble being a mid green colour with grey veining; both with circular tops and bottoms; likely Italian l...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

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...
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1860s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Large Pair of Neoclassical Venetian Style Antique Mirrored Obelisks on Paw Feet
Located in St. Louis, MO
Large pair of decorative obelisks in the neoclassical style, possibly Italian. Each fully covered in antiqued or distressed beveled mirrored panels, attached with rosettes. The silve...
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Mirror, Wood

Neoclassical Greek Goddess of Summer Life-Size Marble Statue Sculpture
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...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical Statuary Marble Mantelpiece
Located in Haarlem, Noord-Holland
Neoclassical Statuary Marble Mantelpiece A beautiful, detailed and finely carved statuary white marble fireplace mantel in Neoclassical style. The superb molded shelf with perfect egg and dart edge decor sits over a finely carved frieze which is delicately carved with a stylized hanging foliate design. This is centered by a tablet depicting a trio of scenes with putto in various roles; affection, peace and jealousness. The endblocks show a sprawling bloom above a tapered block decorated with the feathered ends of arrow. The jambs echo the finely detailed frieze with floral motifs and wrapping leaves at the bottom. The inner moulded opening is superbly carved lambs...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Marble, Statuary Marble

Pair of Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Curule Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish pair of Hollywood Regency wrought iron curule benches made in the neoclassical taste. Featuring an X-form design with scrolled arms a...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Statuary Marble and Scagliola Fire Surround after Pietro Bossi
Located in London, by appointment only
A white statuary marble neoclassical fire surround inlaid with classical vases, vine leaves and fruit with colored marbles. England, 20th c...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Antique French 'Revolution' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French 'Revolution' fireback indicating the year the revolution has started. In this case it is the tenth and also the last year of the revolution, 1799. The firebac...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble Pedestal Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Brèche Violette and Vert Campan marble pedestals. Each column is raised by a square Vert Campan base below a mottled cir...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Pair of Neoclassical style Brass Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant pair of neoclassical style andirons are made of brass and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1960
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Neoclassical style Brass Andirons
Pair of Neoclassical style Brass Andirons
$1,622 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Neoclassical Style Round Aluminum Patio Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive powder coated cast aluminum patio and garden dining table featuring a dark Pompeiian green finish. Made on a small scale for four diners measuring 42 inches in diameter a...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Aluminum

Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns are ideal for exterior or interior use. Each is a heavy casting that features a splendid neoclassical design inspired by ancient...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of Tall Neoclassical Tripod Planters
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking pair of steel and brass metal planters. Top of planters have rams head surrounds. Base has brass cord and tassels tied in the middle and finishes with hoof feet at the base.
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20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Brass, Iron

Neoclassical Pair of Andirons in Brass with Lions Late 19th Century
Located in Tilburg, NL
Neoclassical Pair of Andirons in Brass with Lions Late 19th Century. Elegant and classy pair of andirons / fire dogs in patinated brass and wrought iron. From the late 19th century ...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

A pair of white marble relief frieze panels, circa 1920
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A pair of white marble relief frieze panels, circa 1920, each with a flower and fruit garland above a panel decorated with male and female figures in a neoclassical manner. h 96 x w...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Pair of Neo Classical Style Iron, Ebonized Andirons with Urn Form Motif
Located in Lomita, CA
We love this pair of andirons for its stately air. The pair of Neoclassical style ebonized copper ball-top andirons are probably European, and from the early 20th Century. They are d...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Copper, Iron

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Monumental Stone Garden Vases
Located in Rome, IT
Impressive pair of hand carved vases in the neoclassical style, the cover with fruit finial, above an ovoid body adorned with Nereid handles and festoons, raised on circular foot and...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Limestone

Pair of Monumental 19th century Architectural Scrolled Copper Corbels
Located in Milford, NH
A monumental pair of copper corbels in scroll form with foliate swags with a great verdigris surface, probably New York origin, dating to the late 19th century. Includes custom L for...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Copper, Iron

Vintage English Country Iron Verdigris Garden Sundial "Grow Old Along With Me"
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron verdigris garden sundial reading "Grow old along with me. The best is yet to be." USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 11"W x 11"D x 4"H Very good vintage cond...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Neoclassical, Winged Angel On Pillow, Alabaster Statue on Pedestal, Italy, 1920s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Neoclassical, Winged Angel On Pillow, Alabaster Statue on Pedestal, Italy, 1920s This exquisite alabaster figure depicts a winged angel or child sitting gracefully on a pillow, gazin...
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Alabaster

Stunning Pair of Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Marble Bases or Pedestals
Located in Rome, IT
This elegant tapered pair of pedestals are raised by rectangular mottled edge white Carrara marble bases. The tapered column with cut corners have a central Tuscany "alabastro lista...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Antique French Neoclassical Fire Basket
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Neoclassical period fireplace grate, made of cast iron and steel bars. The basket 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, Iron

19th Century Statuary White Marble and Scagliola Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
An Irish 19th century highly decorative and very well executed fireplace in Italian Statuary white marble with red and black Etruscan style Scagliola inlaid jamb panels and frieze. ...
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Late 18th Century Irish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Statuary Marble

A Very large And Substantial English Stone Urn And Pedestal
Located in London, GB
A very large substantial and organically well weathered Classical recon stone urn and pedestal. The egg and dart rim with gadrooned urn sitting on a tapering socle. The urn is stood ...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Stone Paste Gardens Urns Hand Paint Mud Color
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a pair of Italian gardens urns made in agglomeration of sand of stones, stone sable add to the cement. The result is a mixture very strong ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cement

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Glazed Terracotta and Plaster Bird Bath
Located in Richmond, VA
Early 20th century neoclassical glazed terracotta and plaster bird bath with all-over faux marble cream toned glaze, with cast terracotta round shallow well surmounting a plaster fluted column...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Terracotta, Plaster

Alabaster Bust of Judith with Marble Column After August Riedel Painting
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a heavy alabaster bust sculpture of Judith after the painting of August Riedel. It depicts the bust of a light brown wavy hair female who is wear...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Pair of Neoclassical Simulated Porphyry Scagliola Pedestal Columns
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF NEOCLASSICAL SIMULATED-PORPHYRY SCAGLIOLA PEDESTAL COLUMNS Probably Italian, circa late 19th century Item # 403HRY18X This fine pair of Neoclassical columns are exquisite ex...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Scagliola

Vintage Neoclassical Style Green Wrought Iron Lyre Harp Garden Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Neoclassical Style Green Wrought Iron Lyre Harp Garden Chairs - Set of 4. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century. Measurements: 40" H x 22.5" W x 20" D x 17" Seat height x 26" Arm he...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Monumental Hand Carved Neoclassical Fire Place Surrounds
Located in Manhasset, NY
A monumental custom quality solid wood hand carved neoclassical fire place surrounds. This is a simply stunning piece in an off linen white painted finish with hand carvings througho...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Wrought Iron and Floral Andirons with Scroll Legs. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian wrought iron andirons with foliate petals, centered acanthus plinths, and terminating on hand chased scrolled legs. Early 19th Century
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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Neoclassic Style Hanging Wood Pediments
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Neoclassical style carved-wood wall hanging wall pediments, with their original painted finish, from the mid 20th century. These vintage archit...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Impressive Large Marbleized Faux Painted Wood Neoclassical Column by Baker
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning large substantial chunky carved wood and faux painted fluted pedestal column having 13” diameter top, large enough for an important piece of art or planter. The marbleized d...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wood

Very Large Italian Patinated Bronze and Carved Wood Sculptural Jardinières
Located in London, GB
Very large Italian patinated bronze and carved wood sculptural jardinières Italian, c. 1874 Jardinières: Height 93cm, diameter 75cm Base: Height 87cm, diameter 62cm Overall: Height ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Bronze

Large Ormolu Bust of Julius Caesar, Emperor of Rome
Located in London, GB
This remarkable ormolu bust of the iconic Roman Emperor Julius Caesar is the epitome of neoclassical style design, and was originally intended as an overdoor decoration. Overdoors - ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 CS Bell Red Cast Iron #4 Farmhouse Yoke School Church Dinner Bell 28"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century C.S. Bell & Company number 4 postmount farm / schoolhouse bell. Produced 1882-1894. Very large and heavy cast iron construction with red painted finish, bulb shaped...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Antique Patriotic Cast Iron Figural Gold American Flag & Eagle Painted Door Stop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Patriotic Cast Iron Figural Gold American Flag & Eagle Painted Door Stop. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 7" H x 5.25" W x 2" D.
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Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

French Alpine Green Marble Pedestal, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A french neoclassical 19th century alpine green marble pedestal column with gilded bronze decoration.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Italian Terracotta Garden Wall Hanging with Central Ribbon Flower Basket, C 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Terracotta garden wall hanging with central decorative ribbon flower basket flanked by a rake and shovel with an incised lambs tongue border. Mid...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wire

Pair of Neoclassical Style Iron and Stone Top Drink Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Attractive pair of drink's tables or side tables constructed from iron with a lovely painted finish. Features a round, natural stone top with a matte, unhoned finish. Made by a found...
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20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Iron

1930s Vintage Fluted Ionic Column Andirons with Ball Finials in Darkened Brass
Located in New York, NY
AFP0520 A pair of vintage andirons in the stylized neoclassical form of fluted ionic columns, surmounted by large spheres. In their original age-darkened brass finish. Dimensions: O...
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1930s Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Pair of Large, Very Fine Carved Marble Garden Urns of Campana Form with Plinths
Located in London, GB
Pair of large, very fine carved marble garden urns of campana form with plinths Continental, late 19th/early 20th century Vases: height 100cm, diameter 69cm Bases: height 62cm, wi...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone, Marble

Early 20th Century French Stone Garden Statue of Young Boy Holding Grapes
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a garden or patio with this elegant antique outdoor statue. Made of cast stone in France circa 1920, the tall sculpture depicts a youngster standing on a square pedestal, ho...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

Vtg Neoclassical Regency Style Iron X Form Stretcher Garden Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Neoclassical Regency Style Iron X Form Stretcher Garden Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item featured has sturdy construction with x-form stretcher base,...
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Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Pair of Exceptional Carrara White Marble Vases Grand Tour
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional pair of vases in the shape of a cantharus. From a foot with overlapping moldings like strips, woven ribbons and acanthus leaves, a smooth stem rises, tapering towards t...
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20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Carrara Marble

Calacatta Marble Column Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
Calacatta Marble Column Pedestal with octagonal top and base. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. 39.5" H x 9.5" Diameter.
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble

Calacatta Marble Column Pedestal
Calacatta Marble Column Pedestal
$850 Sale Price
41% Off
Pair of Antique Heavy Stone French Planters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of antique French planters with cherubs. One has more patina than the other (see images). These are a very heavy stone material. Perhaps l...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Pair of Antique Heavy Stone French Planters
Pair of Antique Heavy Stone French Planters
$4,640 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Collection of Four Neoclassical Columns in Istrian Stone
Located in London, GB
A collection of four neo-classical columns in Istrian stone. The moulded base surmounted by fluted shafts with finely carved Corinthian capitals to top. ...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Alabaster

Large Vintage Classical Style Standing Lion Cement Guardian Garden Statue - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large Vintage Classical Style Standing Lion Cement Guardian Garden Statue - a Pair. Item features right and left forms, larger impressive size, white painted weathered finish, great ...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

Antique French Neoclassical Small Lead Cherub Head Garden Wall Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical Small Lead Cherub Head Garden Wall Fountain. Item features a nicely cast lead form, wonderful detail and patina, approx. 10 lbs. Circa Early 20th Century....
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Lead

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Polished Brass Andirons With Fluted Columns
Located in New York, NY
AFP0632 A pair of antique brass andirons of superb quality, having fluted column shafts with ball finials set on rectangular plinths and cusped legs. The offset backs are accented w...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Antique Neoclassical Carved Marble Horse Head Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Neoclassical carved marble horse head sculpture. Dating to circa 1780, this hand-carved sculpture would make a striking decorative piec...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Pair of Large 19th Century Cast Iron Finials for Out Door Garden Sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of large cast iron nineteenth century finials. Excellent as garden decoration.
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

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

Limestone Demonic Mask or Grotesque Statue
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This engaging antique grotesque or demonic mask is quite the decorative piece. Hand carved into limestone, its details are superbly distinctive, the ...
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Mid-18th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Pair Antique French Neoclassical Cast Iron Urns
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful pair of late 19th century French cast iron urns that have retained their original French Robin's Egg blue surface. The original surface has acquired a deep natura...
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Late 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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