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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
Period: Mid-20th Century
Vintage Italian Pink Marble Classical Style Round Column Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Pink Marble Classical Style Round Column Pedestal Plant Stand. Item features Beautiful pink veins, very nice vintage pedestal, approx 160 lbs. Circa Mid 20th Century....
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Woodard Chantilly Rose White Wrought Iron Tea or Bar Cart
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a Classic Woodard Chantilly Rose wrought iron tea cart or bar cart, well made and fine quality. Wood, a great American company, furnished th...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Palatial Cast Iron Garden Urns 53.5"H
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A Gorgeous Pair of Palatial Cast Iron Garden Urns. Measuring an impressive 53.5" in height. Each massive sits atop a separate pedestal that measures 17"H x 20"'D. The urns measure 36...
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of Reclaimed Atlas Garden Statues
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This highly decorative pair of near life-size composition term statues of Greek God Atlas are an imposing mythological addition to a formal garden or interior. Traditionally, Atlas is depicted holding up the heavens, an eternal punishment bestowed on him for leading the Titan rebellion against Zeus, King of the Gods. However, in these composition adaptions, the Greek God Atlas carries an urn above his head. These can be planted with flowers and foliage or used simply as statuary. Made in the mid 20th century, each term statue is crafted from a blend of cement and fibreglass with some wear throughout that gives them a beautiful time-worn appeal. Part statue, part jardiniere, these Atlas statues...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Cement

French Neoclassical Steel and Brass Antique Accent Table in Maison Jansen Style
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH NEOCLASSICAL STEEL, BRASS AND MARBLE ACCENT TABLE Manner of Maison Jansen, circa mid 20th century Item # 905WGQ20P A sleek and s...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Brass, Steel

Swedish Painted and Distressed Decorated Fire Surround in Faux Marble Finish
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish painted and distressed decorated fire surround in faux marble finish. This fine custom quality fire place surround comes directly off the walls of a Greenwich CT Mansion. The...
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1930s Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Brown Jordan Wrought Iron Swivel Chairs
Located in Cumberland, RI
This vintage wrought iron patio furniture set by Brown Jordan is perfect for your outdoor deck, garden, or patio. The swivel seats are comfortable and perfect to relax in poolside. ...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Midcentury French Carved Lead Outdoor Medicis Planters
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a front or backyard with this elegant pair of neoclassical outdoor jardinière, crafted in France circa 1950 and made of heavy lead, each p...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Lead

Mario Papperzini for Salterini Arm Chairs
Located in Cumberland, RI
Mario Papperzini for Salterini Arm Chairs A Set of 5 Aluminum arm chairs Classic circle back design with
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Aluminum, Iron

Woodard Chantilly Rose Wrought Iron Dining Table
Located in Stamford, CT
This is the classic vintage Woodard Chantilly Rose wrought iron round dining table with a new custom cut quarter inch thick round g...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Brown Jordan Rare Tamiami Gliding Love Seat, Circa 1960’s, works great
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage rare gliding chair by Brown Jordan,Glider Tamiami collection circa 1960’s Measures 45” wide, 31” length, 32” height, 17” floor to top of the seat Works great All the straps ...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Aluminum

Beautiful Art Deco Solid Wood Door from the 1930s-1940s (Variant A) -1X51
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Enhance the aesthetic appeal of your space with this charming Art Deco door, crafted from solid wood and dating back to the 1930s-1940s. Adorned with exquisite diamond-point detailin...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

French Rectangular Shaped Carved Wood Planter w/ Liner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French elongated, rectangular planter with ornate decorative elements. The planter is crafted with a wooden frame that features a distressed finish, enhancing its vintage appeal. ...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Pair of Iron Frame Garden Chairs in Snowy White Sunbrella Fabric, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of vintage French dining chairs featuring intricate wrought iron frames with elegant scrolls, leaf motifs and an X-support bar. These chairs have circular seatbacks with decor...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Set of 4 Iron Frame Garden Chairs in Snowy White Sunbrella Fabric, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 4 vintage French dining chairs featuring intricate wrought iron frames with elegant scrolls, leaf motifs and an X-support bar. These chairs have circular seatbacks with deco...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Vintage Reclaimed Salvage 92" Tall Wooden Faux Marble Painted Column Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Item: Vintage Italian Style 92" Tall Wooden Faux Marble Painted Columns Architectural Elements - a Pair. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century. Measurements: Overall: 92" H x 10" W x 10" ...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Unique Tulip Shaped Garden Urn/Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Italian tulip-shaped urn or planter, crafted from cement, combines robust functionality with aesthetic grace, making it a striking addition to any garden setting. The tulip sha...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Cement

20th Century Neoclassical Stained Cherry Pedestal Plant stand
Located in Germantown, MD
20th Century Neoclassical Stained Cherry Pedestal or Plant stand Measures 11" in diameter and stands 36.5" tall.
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Cherry

1960s Virginia Metalcrafters Brass Pineapple Door Knocker
Located in Richmond, VA
Listed is a stunning, solid-brass Virginia Metalcrafters pineapple door knocker, circa 1960s. Heavily polished and appears to have never been used. Marked on backside with Virginia M...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Antique Onyx and Gilt Metal Corinthian Column
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique onyx and gilt metal Corinthian column. This was most likely made in Italy, it dates from around the 1930’s. It is of superb quality, the design of a neo classical...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Onyx, Metal

Pair of Antique Italian Wrought Iron and Silver Leaf Wood Plant Stands/Pedestal
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful pair of wood and wrought iron pedestals. They are made in Italy both of them have a stamp in the bottom, (check it out in the photos provided). They are in good vintage con...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Large Iron Gate Post Finials in the Shape of Pine Cone
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pair of Large Iron Gate Post Finials in the Shape of Pine Cone An elegant large pair of traditional weathered iron gate pier finials . Often called Pin...
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1950s Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Neoclassical Cherub or Putto Cast Stone Garden Statues
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a unique set of 2 Neoclassical Cherub or Putto Cast Stone Garden Statues.
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Cast Pot Metal 12" Decorative Bald Eagle Architectural Finial Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Cast Pot Metal 12" Decorative Bald Eagle Finial Architectural Element Statue. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 12" H x 8.5" W x 7.5" D.
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Pair, Carved Putti Garden Sculptures with Painters Pallet, Denmark circa 1920-40
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair of carved limestone garden sculptures. One putti is holding a mallet and chisel while the other holds a paint brush and artist's pallet. Note the fine details in the carved face...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Monumental Italian Neo-Classical Style Pine & Giltwood Columns W/ Capitols -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a monumental Italian neo-classical style carved and painted columns with cascading grapes and vines. They are most likely mid-century pieces and do have age appropriate wear.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Pine, Giltwood

Neoclassical Style Steel, Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen with Claw Feet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace screen is made of steel, brass and grilling with bronze claw feet. This isa French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Steel

Pair of Neoclassical Style Patinated Metal Planter Stands
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Neoclassical Style Patinated forged Metal Planter Stands. Stand 33.25" tall. 16.5"W x 16.5"D x 33.5"H. Top inside diameter 10.75" x 2.75" H
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wrought Iron

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 ...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Steel

Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Tools on Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and rare neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is made of brass. This is a fine work, the brass is finely chiseled. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass and Wrought Iron Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant pair of neoclassical style andirons is made of brass and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Vintage Pepsi Cola La Crosse 35 Cent Soda Vending Machine Model EC54
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Pepsi Cola La Crosse 35 cent soda vending machine model EC54. Item features original label, no key, very nice vintage item, quality American craftsmanship. Weighs approx. 190...
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1960s Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

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

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Brass, Steel

Brass and Brushed steel Fireplace Tools Attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and rare neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is made of brass and brushed steel . This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Steel

Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Patio Set Briarwood "Daisy Barrel" Patio Set
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage dogwood mid-century modern white wrote iron outdoor table and chairs designed by Russell Woodard (circa 1956). Showcasing enameled and intricately woven wrought iron with a c...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

Brass and Black Lacquered Metal Fireplace Tools. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is made of brass and black lacquered metal. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Brass

Neoclassical Style Bronze and Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is made of bronze and brass. The quality of this set is very nice and each element is finely chiseled. This is a French work....
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Bronze

Neoclassical Style Stele, Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen with Lily Flowers
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace screen is made of steel, brass and grilling. It is made of 3 panels decorated with brass Lily Flowers. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Steel

Neoclassical Style Brass HorseHeads Fireplace Tools in the Styl of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant neoclassical style horseheads fireplace tools is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1950
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

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

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Brass, Wrought Iron

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

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Pair of Octagonal Reconstituted Stone Urns
Located in London, GB
A pair of octagonal mid-20th century reconstituted stone urns in the neoclassical style with carved foliate detail raised on small socles, Eng...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Pair Weathered Concrete Outdoor Reclining Garden Lions Circa 1950's
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of reclining cement Lions from the mid 20th century with a lovely weathered patina, in excellent vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Cement

Woodard Chantilly Rose Wrought Iron Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
This is the classic vintage Woodard Chantilly Rose wrought iron large - 47.5" round coffee table with a new custom cut quarter inch...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Wrought Iron Salterini style Black Benches
Located in Stamford, CT
Unusual pair of Salterini style wrought iron benches with low backs and arms. Newly painted black. Pierced sheet metal seats.
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron, Sheet Metal

Pair of Neoclassical Pedestals Columns Side Tables
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pair of large heavy plaster iconic columns or side tables multi-purpose. Each has two pieces with top portion of column coming off for ease of movement.
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Plaster

Florentine Neoclassical Fluted Cream and Gold Gilt Painted Column Pedestal
Located in Doylestown, PA
Florentine Neoclassical fluted painted column pedestal, Italy, c. 1940's, A beautiful wooden pedestal painted in Venetian cream with gold gilt and adorned with four-way scroll garde...
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

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

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Concrete

Large Red Granite and Gilt Bronze Column in Neoclassical style
Located in Paris, FR
Large red granite and patinated bronze column in Neoclassical style, with Corinthian capital. It is set on a circular, terraced base above a square plinth. 20th century French work.
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Granite, Bronze

1950s Vintage Solid Brass Fireplace Tools with Duck Heads, French Maison Jansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1950s Vintage fireplace tools in solid polished brass with duck heads, French, five-pieces, fire tool set features a polished brass metal frame and four tools with duck head handles....
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass

1940s Beige Cast Stone Large Round Neoclassical Style Lion Planters, Set of 4
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning circular lion planters you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of...
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Cast Stone

Woodard Briarwood Daisy Wrought Iron Round Coffee Table
Located in Stamford, CT
This is the classic vintage Woodard Briarwood Daisy wrought iron round coffee table with a new custom cut quarter inch thick glass top. The table is...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wrought Iron

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

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Wrought Iron

Neoclassical Style White and Red Veined Marble Planter with Stepped Round Base
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Neoclassical style vintage white and red veined marble planter from Thailand, with out-scrolling lip and circular stepped base. This elegant Neoclassical style vintage planter, hai...
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Mid-20th Century Thai Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Column Pedestal Pillar Plaster Stand in the Grecian Ionic Neoclassical Style
Located in New York, NY
A glazed plaster Grecian Ionic order column pedestal stand in the Neoclassical style, circa mid to late-20th century. Piece is an off-white glazed plaster. A great piece for a sculpt...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Plaster

Neoclassical Carrara Marble Pedestal Table, Sculpture Stand or Column Italy 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Carrara marble pedestal table, stand, column from Italy made in circa 1950. Hand carved with attention to detail and Greek Key Decor. Thi...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

Pair of Neoclassical Style French Plaster Cherub Brackets Corbels, circa 1950
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine pair of French architectural plaster cherub or putti brackets with a Neoclassical design, circa 1950. These gorgeous corbels have a lovely gray p...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Plaster

Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Chairs Mario Papperzini for Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Mario Papperzini style for Salterini Hammered nail head dining armchairs With a Beige Powder-Coated finish, these iron chairs are perfect to withstand all types of weather. Featured hammered studded nail heads along latic back, curved arms and leg, round top finials. This set of 4 Dining Chairs pairs perfectly with the available and sold seperately glass topped 48 inch table...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron, Wrought 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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