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: 1970s
Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This 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
Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
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
Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling 3 panels fireplace screen. This fireguards is made of 3 brass panels with grilling inside. The width of the ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Brass Duck Heads Fireplace Tools, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand are made of brass. They have duck heads handles. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Tools on Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is all made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. The fireguards is made of 3 panels so the wtotal width can be adjusted. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Brushed Steel, Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brushed steel, brass and grilling. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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
Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Tools on Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Brushed Steel, Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen in the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and simple neoclassical style 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brushed steel, brass and grilling. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Steel
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...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass and Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant pair of neoclassical style andirons is made of brass and iron. One of the andirons present small dents on the brass as shown on the pictures. This is a French work. Circ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare neoclassical style 4 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, Steel
Pineapple Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual neoclassical style pineapple fireplace tools on stand is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Tools on Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is made of brass . This si a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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
Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Tools with Lily Flowers
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual neoclassical style fireplace tools is made of brass. This set is decorated with lily flowers. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This 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
Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a very nice maodel with a unusual shape. This is a Fr...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
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
Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand are made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This 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, Steel
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
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Reed, Bamboo
Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Screen, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 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, Steel
Large Pair of Brass Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large neoclassical style andirons are made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Brass and Lacquered Metal Duck Heads Fireplace Tools on Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
These neoclassical style duck heads fireplace tools on stand are made of black lacquered metal and brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Brass Prancing Horses Andirons, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of andirons is made of brass. They are showing prancing horses. This a French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Silvered and Grilling Fire Place Screen, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This fire place screen is made of silver plated metal and grilling. This is a French work, circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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Vintage Belgian Garden Statue, The Three Graces, after Antonio Canova, c. 1970
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H 39.5 in W 22.5 in D 11.5 in
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Style Jardiniere Plant Stands
Located in London, GB
A stunning large pair of plant stands in the antique neoclassical style. They were made in England & we would date from around the 1960-1970s.
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Brass Logs Holder
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
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Pair of Louis the 16th Style White Ceramic Columns
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
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Pineapple Brass Fireplace Tools
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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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