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 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
Oval Wrought Iron Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A beautifully constructed oval wrought iron fire grate of brazier form set on four repousse adorned scrolled legs. Reed and berry drop handle detail....
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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
French Reconstituted Stone Statue of the Greek God Pan, from Vincennes C. 1950s
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast in reconstituted stone, circa the 1950s, this statue of the Greek god, Pan, rests on top of an Ionic order capital, standing over six feet tall. Discovered at a chateau in Vicennes, France, less than five miles east of Paris, the statue was part of an outdoor installation, as indicated by the buildup of moss and lichen. The stone was cast with a gray hue, but has developed a speckled patina of white, brown, and ochre.
Considered a half body sculpture...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Cast Stone, Cement
Life-Size Terracotta Erato Statue, 1 of 9 from the Apollo Inn, London
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Dating from 1898, this impressive life-size statue of Erato once decorated the façade of the Apollo Inn in Tottenham Court Road, London. Modelled by John Broad for Doulton and Co, this Erato statue stood alongside Apollo and the other 8 muses on the exterior of the Apollo Inn public house from 1898 until the building’s demolition in 1961.
Located on the corner of Tottenham Court Road and Torrington Place, London’s Apollo Inn was designed by English architect Charles Fitzroy Doll (1850-1929). When the building was demolished in 1961 for an extension to the Heal’s furniture store – which remains on the site to this day – this statue of Erato along with Apollo and the other 8 Muses were removed.
This life-size statue of Erato was sourced from a garden in Chiswick. Known as the Greek goddess of lyric poetry, she is seen as she is often depicted wearing a crown wreath and holding a lyre.
Of the other 8 Greek Muses, the whereabouts of 4 is known.
Euterpe is located in St George’s Gardens near Kings Cross railway station, presented to the borough by Ambrose Heal of Heal’s London. Clio was reputedly bought by architectural historian, Nikolaus Pevsner, who placed it in his garden in Hampstead. Thalia and Melpomene are both in the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia and appear alongside Apollo in John Davis’s book ‘Antique Garden Ornament...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Neoclassical Gray Metal Garden Urn Planter
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely vintage gray metal round urn planter having neoclassical designs around the top periphery and 9" square base. Opening is 14" diameter with drainage hole.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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
Italian Bronze Neoclassical Putti Di Mare Mermaid Cocktail Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic Italian nautical cocktail table or coffee table featuring a pair of patinated bronze Putti Di Mare mermaids supporting a thick glass pan...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Cast Iron French Classical Style Round Urn Design Outdoor Garden Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Iron French Classical Style 15" Round Urn Design Outdoor Garden Planter Pot. Item features heavy cast iron construction, unique round form,...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Large Neoclassical Style Glass, Marble and Ormolu Pedestals
Located in London, GB
Pair of large Neoclassical style glass, marble and ormolu pedestals
French, 20th century
Height 114cm, diameter 42cm
This pair of Neoclassical style pedestals have been crafted...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Spelter
Antique Boxer Bull Dog Cast Iron Boot Scraper
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Late 19th century Boxer Bull Dog Boot Scraper. #5800 by Hubley classic design with detailed boxer bully atop of the pedestal. Original condition, with some paint loss and flaking, no...
Category
1890s North American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Vintage Regency Style Planters
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pairs of vintage classic Regency style cast iron garden planters with ring handles in wonderful lead grey color. Elegant tapered sides and ball fee...
Category
20th Century 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
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
Fine Neoclassical Fireplace in Lapis Lazuli
Located in London, GB
A rare neoclassical chimneypiece of exceptional quality in statuary marble with a lapis lazuli tablet. The inverse breakfront shelf is supported by a boldly carved egg and dart under...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Statuary Marble
French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
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 ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
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
Large Scale Brass Andirons by Dorothy Draper for the Greenbrier Hotel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of large scale classical andirons, designed by Dorothy Draper for The Greenbrier Hotel, American, circa 1947. They stand an impressive 41" height. ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Italian Concrete Cherub Garden Fountains
Located in Wichita, KS
Early 20th century concrete Italian garden fountains of two cherubs /putti figures; one pouring water from a jug into a shell basin held by another, circ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
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 fireb...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Brass Cachepot Planter with Ram's Heads
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical style brass cachepot planter with ram's head handles.
circa late 20th century.
Measures: 14"W x 8.25"D x 8.5"H.
Excellent vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Early 20th Century English Carved and Painted Neo-Classical Jardinières
Located in London, GB
A Pair of hand carved Neo-Classical Jardinières
By Lenygon & Abbot
The design derived from the ancient Roman sarcophagus, these carved planters are supported on lion's paw feet, the oval fluted bodies dressed with Lion's masks.
circa 1920
The Lion Mask holding a ring in its mouth derives from Ancient Roman furniture...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
French Neoclassical Style 'Woman with Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
French neoclassical style fireback with a woman and a cupid.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The cond...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Neoclassical French '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 fireb...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique 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
Large Three Arm Neoclassical Cast Brass or Bronze Wall Sconce, circa 1920/1930s
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular cast brass, or bronze, three arm wall appliqué, probably from a bank, public building, or other commercial building. The sconce is in exception...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bamboo Split Reed Ionic Columns
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Bamboo Split Reed Ionic Columns. Amazing architectural accent pieces. Perfect for a shop or to make a poolside cabana look cool. The ideas are endless. Hollow inside but stur...
Category
1970s Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Reed, Bamboo
Pair of 19th Century French Iron Garden Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century French iron garden urns.
This pair of 19th century cast iron urns is attributed to Corneau Charleville Foundry.
The Corneau ...
Category
1860s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Style Italian Plaster Urns with Flame Finials
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Italian neoclassical style urns in relief that can either stand on their own or hang from the wall as decorative elements. Quite handsome, with acanthus leaf decoration and f...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster
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...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone, Marble
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 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
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Onyx
Antique Pair Monumental Ormolu Mounted Malachite Obelisks on Stands, 1920s
Located in London, GB
A monumental pair of Neoclassical ormolu mounted malachite obelisks on mahogany pedestals, circa 1920 in date.
The square conforming malachite columns taper to pyramid shapes wit...
Category
1920s Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
18th -19th Century Dutch Copper and Brass Doofpot
Located in Amerongen, NL
A Dutch 'doofpot' was a pot to store the not yet burned wood or other fuel. Because the jar was sealed airtight, the burning would soon stop due to lack of oxygen. The remaining residual fuel could be reused. Burning wood in a 'doofpot' becomes for example charcoal. In a medieval Dutch...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair of English Cast Iron Neoclassical Demilune Jardiniere Planters
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Patinated pair of English cast iron jardinaire garden planters featuring a rare demi-lune form. The planters are decorated with floral motif swag on each side centered by a Greco-Rom...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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
Monumental Pair of Malachite and Bronze Neoclassical Style Urns on Stand
Located in El Monte, CA
A magnificent large scale pair of neoclassical style carved malachite urns on stand with bronze mounts and and base. The urns sit handsomely on three fluted rectangular malachite leg...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Vintage Concrete French Neoclassical Cherub Putti Garden Fountain Pedestal Base
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage concrete fountain / planter / or sundial pedestal base featuring three children / Cherubs / Putti figures.
Measures: 14" x 15" x ...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
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
Antique Neo-Classical Variegated Marble Sculpture Display Pedestal, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique neo-classical carved variegated marble display sculpture pedestal offers Doric column-form with clipped corner display and octagonal and stepped base, circa 1900.
Measure...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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 log rest and supported by a...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel
Custom Metal Garden Dining Table Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant and rustic at the same time, this custom made wrought iron garden dining table base can be used indoors or outdoors, porch or patio. W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Classic French Style, Early 20th Century, Neoclassical Garden Urns
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This pair of early 20th century, stone and resin urns has classic French style and would make great garden planters or unique entryway accents. Lovely age and patina! Diameter openin...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Resin
Large Romantic Neoclassical Style Stone Resin Garden Urn
Located in Hopewell, NJ
The classic style of this lovely early 20th century stone resin urn will lend its presence to any room in the house or on the garden steps, as well as a u...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Resin
French 18th c Door Knocker with Original Cast Iron Knocker & Wrought Iron Back
Located in valatie, NY
French 18th c Door Knocker with Original Cast Iron Knocker and Wrought Iron Back. This hand-wrought iron door knocker with a pierced scrolling back...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique French Neoclassical Fire Basket
Located in Amerongen, NL
French Neoclassical period fireplace grate, made of cast iron and steel bars. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Pair of Large Grey Marble Neoclassical Campana Form Garden Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large grey marble Neoclassical Campana form garden vases
Continental, late 19th century
Measures: Height 46cm, diameter 44cm
These fantastic pieces are a pair of large n...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. White Carrara Marble Centerpiece Bowl
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble centerpiece bowl. The bowl is raised by a triangular base with concave sides, cut corners and ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Silvered Bronze Channets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely chased channets have been re-silvered within the last fifty years.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Silver, Bronze, Iron
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.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
19th Century Polished Steel Serpentine Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A 19th century polished steel serpentine fire grate, the railed basket with shaped collared fire bars above a fluted fret flanked by square tapering uprights. Fluted fillet details t...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Pair of 19th Century Italian Giltwood Appliques
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nicely carved. In great condition for their age. In the form of capitols.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Iron Column Pedestal or Plinth
Located in Sheffield, MA
An antique cast iron column pedestal base with acanthus leaf decoration and fluted column. Use it to support an indoor or outdoor sculpture t...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Cast Iron Campana Form Garden Urns on Stands
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of early 20th century English Campana form garden urns or planters raised on pedestal stands. The pair feature cast iron construction with ne...
Category
20th Century English 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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