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
Large 19th Century Green Paint Garden Urn
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine and large Painted Iron Garden Urn with classic form, fluted sides, footed base and detachable top ring. The Urn presents with enhancing signs of age including rusting and pain...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Michael Taylor Montecito Patio Round Outdoor Indoor Coffee Table With Stone Top
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Michael Taylor Montecito Round Coffee Table Outdoor Indoor Cocktail Table With Stone Top.
Iconic Michael Taylor Montecito Round Patio Coffee Table With Stone Top constructed from sol...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone, Aluminum
Vintage English Country Iron Garden Sundial "Grow Old Along With Me"
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden sundial reading "Grow old along with me. The best is yet to be."
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 11.25"W x 11.25"D x 5"H
Very good vintage conditio...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Design Curved Brass Fireplace Screen. French Work. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This design curved fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This fireguards is made of 3 curved brass panels with grilling inside. The width of...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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.
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Solid Marble Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. solid marble column. The column is raised by a square white Carrara marble base with a fine and m...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant neoclassical style fireplace tools is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Antique French Neoclassical Small Lead Cherub Head Wall Fountain Garden Art
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical Small Lead Cherub Head Wall Fountain Garden Art. Item features a cast lead form, wonderful detail desirable patina, very nice i...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
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...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair of Neo-Gothic Bronze and Wrought Iron Andirons, French, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neo-gothic andirons are made of bronze and wrought Iron. This is a French work from 19th century.
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Pair of Cast Iron Urn or Planters, Property of a Lady, 1880s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Cast Iron Urn or Planters or Jardinières
A stunning pair of Neoclassical Urn or Planters on Pedestal Bases. Direct from a New Canaan CT Mansion of an Lady come this stunning pair of Garden Urns. Each massive urn sits upon a pedestal base having Lion busts...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Brass Horses Head Fireplace Tools - Set of 5
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Brass Horses Head Fireplace Tools - 5 Piece Set
Introducing beautiful French Neoclassical brass decorativ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Beginning 19. Century Stone Trough French Volvic Stone, Stone Sink,
Located in Epfach, DE
Beginning 19th century stone trough French volvic stone
An beginning 19thcentury stone trough from central French, which is worked out in one piece out of an volvic stone. You can us...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Sarrancolin Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most handsome French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Sarrancolin marble fireplace mantel, circa 1840. The mantel is raised by fine mottle...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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 ...
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1810s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Canvas
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
Elegant Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Jardiniere from France, Circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
At just over two feet long, this gilt bronze jardiniere was produced in France, circa 1850, at the end of the Neoclassical period. Neoclassical ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Stell, Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace screen with 3 panels is made of steel and brass with a grilling on each panel. The central part is decorated with a laurel wreath. This is a French ...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel
Neoclassical Style Steel, Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant neoclassical style fireplace screen is made of steel, brass and grilling. This fireguards has 3 panels decorated with a laurel wreath in the central part. This ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel
Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Marble and Patinated Bronze fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most unique Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Rouge de Verone, Valence Pink marble and Patinated Bronze fountain. This exceptional fountain is raised by a soli...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage English Country Brass Verdigris Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style green brass verdigris garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 10"W x 6.25"D x 10.75"H...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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
Pair of English Neoclassical Style Iron Garden Urns
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent pair of English neoclassical revival garden urns or jardinières crafted from cast iron. The urns are decorated with Greco-Roman figures with a fluted column base. Beautif...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Dore Urn Signed F. Levillain
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century neoclassical signed bronze doré urn with handles and adorned with elaborate roman scenes. Signed stamped F. Levillain. Ferdinand Levillain...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Italian Sculpture 19th century bust in marble
Located in Milano, IT
This extraordinary 19th-century marble bust is a sublime example of classical sculpture, enriched with fascinating realism. The artisan skillfully breathed life into the marble, capt...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Carved Marble Cranes on Rockwork Base
Located in Katonah, NY
A carved marble group with two cranes on a rocky base, one crane shown with head down harvesting aquatic plants, the other upright with aquatic plants in its beak, both birds with fi...
Category
1910s English Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Large French Neoclassical Rouge Marble Bronze Rams Head Urn Planters - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large French Neoclassical Style Rouge Marble Bronze Rams Head Urn Planters - a Pair. Item features a large impressive size, bronze rams head handles, car...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Continental Neoclassical Carved Wooden Capitals, late 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Expertly carved with urns emitting flames from their tops and draped in fabric swags, excellent as lamp bases
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Walnut
Italian 19th century pair of very tall decorative marble obelisks
Located in PARIS, FR
Monumental pair of obelisks veneered with following marbles: pink marble of the Pyrenees, blue Turquin and yellow of Siena.
A very decorative pair of tall obelisks that would look g...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble
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
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
Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen with 3 Panels
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassic-Style Metal Bathtub
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neoclassic-style (19th Century) sarcophagus form metal tub with rings on sides, rustic.
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Antique York Stone Sculpture of Caractacus
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique York stone statue of King Caractacus. Signed Morton, South Street, this over life size statue displays a powerful stance and characterful weathering.
It certainly is a impactful and striking sculpture in expertly carved York stone...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
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
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. ...
Category
Late 18th Century Irish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Statuary Marble
French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th/19th century French Neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The fireback is ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wire
Antique Neoclassical Figural Cast & Wrought Iron Fireplace Andirons, circa 1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Neoclassical set of figural fireplace andirons offers wrought and cast iron construction with young boy caryatid raised on phoenix form base, c1900
Measures - 21'' H X 14...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Jules CANTINI, Large Urn in Numidia Red Breccia Marble with Console
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This vase, crafted from Numidia Red Breccia and mounted on its accompanying console, was created in the second half of the 19th century by the sculptor Jules Cantini.
Jules Cantini ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Breccia Marble
Pair of English Neo-Classical Style White-Washed Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a pair of English Neo-Classical Style terra cotta White-Washed Urns that adds a touch of elegance to any garden or outdoor space. Perfect for adding a classic and sophisticat...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Neoclassical French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, 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 Life Size Religious Statue Jesus
Located in Buxton, GB
This life-sized sculpture from the 19th century depicts Jesus the Sacred Heart in stunning realism. The piece is hand-carved from plaster with intricate details that capture the esse...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster, Paint
Three 19th Century Stone Barricade Balustrades and Chain Markers
Located in Sheffield, MA
The three French 19th century stone marker or barricade balustrades are carved and have iron hooks for linking the chain. Great to use to indicate house n...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Iron
Magnificent Antique Carved Fireplace Mantel
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and impressive mahogany fireplace mantel with carvings. The piece is of American origin, circa late 19th century to early 20th century. Carved out of solid grained mahogany, ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Italian Marble Statue, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian marble figure statue of standing woman grasping cluster of grapes resting on squared plinth. Mid 19th Century
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Italian Neo-Classic Carved Balustrade Railings
Located in Queens, NY
4 Italian Neo-classic style (19/20th Century) carved and decorated balustrade railings (PRICED EACH).
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Paint
Italian Neo-Classic Style Gilt Trident Doorstop
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic-style brass door stop of a dolphin with a trident finial
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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
Mixed Marble Baptismal Font
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Baptismal font from Florence Italy with Sienna marble font and mixed marble base. Formerly owned by the Romano Family, a prominent family of antique dealers to the popes and r...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble
Large Patinated Bronze Venus De Medici
Located in London, GB
A fine late 19th century Neapolitan patinated bronze figure of the Venus de Medici after the antique. Likely cast by the Fonderia Sommer, Naples. The F...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury Italian Majolica Neoclassical Style Garden Seat Stool
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical Mid-Century Modern Italian Majolica garden seat stool made in the neoclassical taste. The square stool features a Tromp l'oeil verde green tassel...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Majolica, Pottery
Continental Italian Gilt Distressed Continental Pedestal
Located in Manhasset, NY
An Italian gilt distressed continental pedestal.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Italian Classical Style Green Marble Spiral Carved Round Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Classical Style Green Marble Spiral Carved Round Pedestal Plant Stand. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century.
Measurements: 39.5" H x 14.5" W x 14.5" D Top: 14.5" Diameter.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Dutch Walnut Wine Cooler/Planter, circa 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Dutch walnut wine cooler/planter with liner featuring parquetry inlay, shell marquetry inlay and brass handles on sides ending on tapered legs.
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
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
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.