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: 21st Century and Contemporary
Superb Italian Stone Neoclassical Style Fireplace
Located in Rome, IT
A finely carved Italian limestone fireplace with female caryatid figures and shaped frieze with elegant acanthus leaves decoration.
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Limestone
Mario Papperzini for Salterini Style Garden Dining Suite
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive patio and garden outdoor dining suite consisting of eight dining chairs and one large rectangular dining table. Beautifully crafted in the manner and style of Mario Pappe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Michael Taylor Montecito Bronzed Aluminum Garden Loveseat Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive bronzed aluminum Montecito patio and garden loveseat or settee by Michael Taylor designs. The iconic design features a large cast aluminum frame that cradles oversized se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Rose Tarlow Style Iron Twig Stone Garden Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Striking pair of patio and garden two-tier tables made in the style and manner or Rose Tarlow's iron twig outdoor collection. The tables feature an iron frame with a faux bois twig b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Iron
The Bolection A: A Classical Stone Fireplace Profile Without Shelf or Plinths
Located in Chicago, IL
The Bolection A stone fireplace shares a classical Bolection-style profile with our Bolection B design, but without the top shelf piece and the plinths. The molding profile curves o...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
The Bolection B: A Classical Stone Fireplace Profile with Shelf and Plinths
Located in Chicago, IL
The Bolection B carved stone fireplace features a classical Bolection-style profile, curving out and then back in. Additional layers of molding add to the visual interest. The top s...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan Florentine Garden Dining Suite
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional wrought aluminum patio and garden outdoor furniture dining suite designed by Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan. From the Florentine collection the set consists of six dini...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Wall Fountain in Giallo d'Istria from the 21st Century
Located in Greding, DE
Light-colored wall fountain in Giallo d'Istria with a rectangular basin and a tall rear wall. The wall fountain shows straight lines and has three water spouts.
Category
2010s European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
"Marquette" Plaster Ceiling Medallion
Located in Alexandria, VA
This plaster ceiling medallion is hand-cast by our own craftsman from a mold made from an antique (circa 1790) medallion in a period house. The 16 scalloped-edge segments each with b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster
Set of Sixteen Brown Jordan Florentine Style Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing set of sixteen wrought iron patio and garden dining chairs made in the style and manner of Brown Jordan Florentine by O. W. Lee in Pasa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Superb Italian Stone Neoclassical Style Fireplace
Located in Rome, IT
A finely carved Italian limestone fireplace with female caryatid figures and shaped frieze with elegant acanthus leaves decoration.
This item can be disassembled and the elements i...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone, Marble
Life Sized Garden Statue of Amalthea and Jupiter's Goat
Located in Dallas, TX
After the original marble grouping entitled Amalthée et la chèvre de Jupiter (“Amalthea and Jupiter’s Goat”) by Pierre Julien, which was commissioned by King...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Cast Stone, Cement
Pair Monumental French Cast Chateau Urns, “Vases du Printemps”
Located in Dallas, TX
These huge urns, cast in France from crushed stones and cement measure an astounding 63 inches tall. They are nearly the same dimension as the original “Vase...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement, Cast Stone
A neoclassical style fire surround in Italian Carrara Marble by Ryan and Smith
By James Paine
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
The Chelsea is a tall and elegant neoclassical style fire surround in Italian Carrara marble made by Ryan and Smith.
Modelled straight off an 18th centu...
Category
2010s Northern Irish Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Pair of Large French Cast Garden Vases after the Models of Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
By Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
Located in Dallas, TX
After the original 18th century garden vases, entitled Autumn, by Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, this pair of large cast garden vases are in the classic krater form. A sprawling scene with mascarons, rams’ heads, and grapevines are set between egg and dart molding and gadrooned lobes. Made with a mixture of crushed stone and cement (known as reconstituted stone), the tall vases were imbued with a cream coloring agent during the casting process. Each vase is supported by a thick rectangular plinth beneath a tapering neck adorned with geometric motifs and Vitruvian waves filled with flowers. These impressive garden vases will make a wonderful statement, inside or outdoors.
Originally part of a set of four vases depicting the seasons of Autumn and Spring, which were designed for the Chateau de Choisy by Ange-Jacques...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone, Cement
Large Heavy Duty Custom Garden Dining Table Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
The table base has an extra strong support at the top of the base to enable it to hold a stone top.
Elegant and rustic at the same time, this custom made wrought iron garden dining ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Carved Limestone Wall Fountain from Northern Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Northern Italy in the Neoclassical style, this limestone wall fountain features a triangular pediment adorned with thick dentils. Comprised of 26 pieces of stone, the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone, Metal, Iron
Custom Garden Metal Dining Table Base Made by BH&A
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. Add the table top of your choice be it wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Large Cast Stone Wall Hanging or Fountain Spout of Bacchus, God of Wine
Located in Dallas, TX
Cast in France, using a mixture of pulverized stone and cement, this large wall hanging of Bacchus, God of Wine, can also be used as a fountain spo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Cast Stone, Cement
Set of Six Formations Neoclassical Style Iron Estate Chaise Longues
By Formations
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent set of six neoclassical style patio and garden estate lounges or longues made by Formations Hollywood, CA. The lounges feature iron frames with curule or x form legs. The bac...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Set of Six Formations Neoclassical Style Iron Estate Chaise Lounges
By Formations
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of six neoclassical style patio and garden estate lounges or longues made by Formations Los Angeles, CA. The lounges feature an iron frame with curule or x form legs. The back has a gracefully curved demilune form splat flanked by polished steel turned column supports ending with finials. The chaises have adjustable chain reclining positions on each side. Topped with thick performance fabric seat cushions in a festive blue-green striped fabric...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Steel, Iron
Fireplace surround in Ascolano Travertine
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Ascolano Travertine Fireplace Surround
The subtly molded scrolled uprights supported by the finely mantel carved with a detailed floral pattern in the classical taste
59" wide
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Travertine
Pair of Neoclassical Star and Dolphin Garden Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic pair of star and dolphin patio garden dining armchairs crafted from cast aluminum. Attributed to Kenneth Lynch and Sons in Oxford, CT. Ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Three Graces Fountain, 21st Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large courtly fountain out of handcut and hand carved marble in a neoclassical style. The three graces surround the central column, above is another basin with waterspouts in the sha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
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 and 27.5 inches high. The round top has an outer ring of slat openings and a decorative open fretwork vine pattern in the middle with an umbrella hole. The gracefully curved cabriole legs are conjoined by a small round shelf and decorated with acanthus leaves in the neoclassical style. Excellent joinery and craftsmanship with a rich dark finish. Made in the style and manner of Kenneth Lynch and Sons...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
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
Superb Italian Stone Neoclassical Style Fireplace
Located in Rome, IT
A finely carved Italian limestone fireplace with female caryatid figures and shaped frieze with elegant acanthus leaves decoration.
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone, Marble
French Wrought Iron Brown Painting Set of Garden Bistro Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
New French wrought iron painting set of garden bistro outdoor
Indoor & Outdoor
The price includes two chairs and one white marble top table. Available ...
Category
2010s European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Monumental Concrete French Garden Planters or Urns with, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A monumental pair of neoclassical style concrete garden planters or urns. The edges of each are in a trompe l'oeil style and give the illusion of ruffled fabric. The sides of the bod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Two Large French Concrete Neoclassical Planters, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of two very large classical concrete planters. This set will be fabulous flanking a front door, on a patio, or in a garden. We also love the i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Lucinda Oakes Coral Cabinet of Curiosities Chimney Board
Located in New York, NY
Oil on board
Exquisitely painted with trompe l'oeil decoration of a wunderkammer filled with shells and coral specimens; with knobs and on removable feet.
Designed to be placed in ...
Category
2010s English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
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...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Set of Six Neoclassical Style Garden Armchairs with Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately six piece patio and garden suite consisting of four armchairs and one large lounge chair with ottoman. Crafted from cast aluminum with a dark gree...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Wooden Door Neoclassic, 6802
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Door with clover motif. Door made to order.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Cement
Elegant Gold Gilt Neoclassical Revival Metal Bench
Located in Sheffield, MA
A stylish and elegant gold gilt iron bench with a high back and arms for comfortable seating. A perfect addition to a uniquely designed home! This would be perfect as a hall bench, i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Faux Porphyry Pedestal
Located in New York, NY
Faux Porphyry pedestal
Contemporary
Available as custom order.
1958C.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Marble Planter, 21st Century
Located in Greding, DE
Planter out of white marble, standing on a square plinth with a conical foot and a large dish with gadrooned wall and cymatium frieze on the rim.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Michael Taylor Montecito Bronzed Aluminum Garden Sofa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand 8 foot long bronzed aluminum Montecito patio and garden sofa by Michael Taylor Designs. The iconic sofa features a large cast aluminum frame that cradles oversized seat cushion...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
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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