Neoclassical Urns
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
Pair of Italian Carved Sandstone Fluted Campagna Form Garden Urns. Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian hand carved sandstone fluted campana form garden urns with flanking egg & dart borders, acanthus scrolled handles, and resting on circular squared plinths. Early 19th...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Sandstone
Pair of Neoclassical Style Antique Sandstone Garden Urns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This spectacular pair of neoclassical style antique sandstone garden urns were sourced from an estate in the west of Scotland circa 1800. Both decorative stone urns are of a large an...
Category
Late 18th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Sandstone
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 Urns
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Bronze Mounted Marble Garniture Urns
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely crafted large white and brown marble urns with patinated bronze mounts. The lids with artichoke finials, palmettes and acanthus leaves, attached to the necks decorated with le...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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 Urns
Materials
Cement, Cast Stone
Pair of Petite French Cast Iron Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of charming petite cast iron urns made in France would make for a great accessory, whether placed in your garden or used as decorative pieces in your home. They add a touch o...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
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 Urns
Materials
Cast Stone, Cement
Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns are ideal for exterior or interior use. Each is a heavy casting that features a splendid neoclassical design inspired by ancient...
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Pair of Early 20th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns Planters
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous pair of antique early 20th-Century French Neoclassical style cast iron mantel urns or planters. These urns are solid and heavy and retain their amazing original patina. Th...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Georgian Limestone Urn From Wall Hall, Hertfordshire
Located in Essex, MA
Acquired direct from the heirs of JP Morgan Jr. Wall Hall originally known as Aldenham Abbey. The property was purchased by Morgan in 1910. This urn was brought back to America when ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Limestone
Antique French Cast Iron Urn Planter
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish antique early 20th-century French neoclassical style cast iron urn or planter. This fine jardiniere is solid and heavy with a lovely patina, and would be lovely displayed i...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Robert Adam Neoclassical Cast Iron Stove Urn
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A painted neoclassical cast iron stove in the form of a classical urn after a design by Robert Adam attributed to Carron Iron Company circa 1780. Originatin...
Category
Late 18th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Metal, Iron
Large Pair Of Polished Steel English Urns On Stands
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of elegant English Polished Steel Urns on stands. Urns have stunning details and are formed of polished steel, sitting on tall steel stands. ...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Steel
Pair of Large Italian White Glazed Urns, Neoclassical Style ca. 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Italian White Glazed Urns, Neoclassical Style ca. 1890
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Cast Iron French Classical Style Urn Form Outdoor Garden Planter with Faces
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast iron French Classical style urn form 17" outdoor garden planter with faces. Item features heavy cast iron construction, double handles, drapes and faces to sides, shapely urn fo...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Low and Wide Round French Style Outdoor Garden Planter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast iron low and wide 34" round French style outdoor garden planter. Item features heavy cast iron construction, unique low and wide form, deco...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
19th Century Grey English Pair of Antique Neoclassical Lead Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique English pair of oval Neoclassical lidded lead urns decorated with half relief, Acanthus leaves, pinecones, and lions heads on both sides, in good condition. Wear consisten...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Metal, Lead
Pair of Italian Carrara Marble Medici Vases w/ Neoclassical Motifs in Relief
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of Italian Carrara Marble Medici Vases with Neoclassical Motifs in Relief. Standing tall at an impressive height of 30 inches, t...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Carrara Marble
A French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu Samovar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Samovar. The most decorative hot water server is raised on Ormolu ball feet...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Metal Bronze and Travertine Pedestal Planters
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful pair of pedestal planters. From the 1980s. The bases are made out of metal and bronze. And the pot it is done of travertine. They ar...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Travertine, Bronze, Iron
Pair Of 19th Century French Iron Garden Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century French Iron Garden Urns.
This fine pair of French Napoleon III Neoclassical style cast iron garden urns, gard...
Category
1860s French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Large Neoclassical Style Painted Cast Iron Garden Urn
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Heavy and large painted cast iron garden urn or jardinaire constructed in the neoclassical taste. The grand urn features applied acanthus scrolled handles on each side of the body. T...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century White Iron Garden Urns
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of large neoclassical 19th century iron garden urns painted white.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
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 Urns
Materials
Iron
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 Urns
Materials
Iron
Pair of Vintage Swag Motif with Grape Vine Stone Planters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of large natural stone vintage garden planters with swag design.
In great overall shape showing signs of age/patina.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Cast Stone
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 Urns
Materials
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 Urns
Materials
Marble
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 Urns
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 Urns
Materials
Resin
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 Urns
Materials
Limestone, Marble
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 Urns
Materials
Malachite, Bronze
Pair of Diminutive English Cast Iron Urn Jardinaires
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming pair of diminutive scale English cast iron urns or jardinaire planters. Made in the neoclassical taste with scrolled acanthus handles on each side. The pair have a thick coa...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
19th Century Dark Green French Iron Garden Urn with Handles
Located in Milano, IT
A 19th Century French cast iron urn with handles. Solid and heavy and finished in a green patina.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Two Spanish Neoclassical Albaster Urn Jar Table Lamps, 1940s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Neoclassical Urn Jar Albaster Table Lamps with Fish Handles, Pair
Pair of Urn table lamps with Jar design, carved Fish Handles and brass detai...
Category
20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Tall Cast Iron Campana Urn Outdoor Garden Planters on Base, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large 62" tall cast iron campana urn outdoor garden planters on base - a pair. Item features large impressive size, heavy cast iron construction, tall fluted campana style urn plante...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron French Classical Round Pot Belly Outdoor Garden Planter, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast iron French Classical 19.5" round pot belly outdoor garden planter - a pair. Item features heavy cast iron construction, unique "pot belly"...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron French Green Campana Urn Form Basketweave Garden Outdoor Planter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast iron 32" French classical style green verde basketweave campana urn form round garden outdoor planter. Item features a heavy cast iron construction, basket weave and floral desi...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Cast Iron Garden Urns with Handles
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century French cast iron garden urns with handles. These stunning French iron urns, planters or jardinieres have beautif...
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Tessellated Marble Tazza by Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A large Tazza in pink and cream tessellated marble by Maitland Smith USA.
The circular socle plinth supporting the bowl with an undulating rim. A large Ta...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Marble
Pair Neoclassical Style Gray Painted Mahogany Urns
Located in Stamford, CT
Very decorative pair of mahogany urn form knife boxes with wonderful gray white painted finish. Each urn with swag decoration and acorn finial. The top l...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Mahogany
French Art Deco Style Cast Iron Brown Campana Urn Outdoor Garden Planter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Art Deco style cast iron 20" brown campana urn form outdoor garden planter. Item features heavy cast iron construction, fluted and drape decorated rim, shapely urn form, desir...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
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 Urns
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Carved Urns with Anthemion Relief
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each hand-carved cup-shaped vessel with Greek key collar above a tapering body resting on a separate square base.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Marble
Cast Iron English Style Round Lion Heads Black Outdoor Garden Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast iron English style 20" round lion heads black outdoor garden planter pot. Item features heavy cast iron construction, reticulated lion heads, desirable weathered finish, unique ...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron French Style Round Garden Campana Urn Outdoor Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Iron 28" French Style Round Garden Campana Urn Outdoor Planter Pot. Item features heavy cast iron construction, desirable weathered patina, leafy scrollwork design, raised pedes...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Low and Wide Round French Classic Style Outdoor Garden Urn Planter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Iron Low and Wide 38" Round French Classical Style Outdoor Garden Urn Planter. Item features heavy cast iron construction, unique low and wide...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Pair of Cast Iron Urn or Planters, Property of a Lady, 1880s
Located in Stamford, CT
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Cast Iron English Style Round Lion Heads White Outdoor Garden Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Iron English Style 20" Round Lion Heads White Outdoor Garden Planter Pot. *Currently 4 available. Patina and finish will vary. Price is per...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Neo-classical Egg and Dart Vintage Iron Urn on Plinth
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
The combination of the egg-and-dart motif, Ionic columns, and festive garlands give this freshly painted urn and plinth set a distinctly Classical feel.
Re-popularized during the Neo-classical design age, beginning in the late 1700s and continuing today, the motifs on this urn and plinth call back to a time of Greek and Roman grandeur.
The Campana (or Bell) shaped urn gained popularity in the early 1800s when they were praised for their tasteful shape, and as Downing (1815–52) stated, "There are few objects that may, with so much good effect, be introduced into the scenery of pleasure grounds, surrounding a tasteful villa, as the vase in its many varied forms.”
These forms come together in an urn and plinth set that would be right at home in your serene and stately garden...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Antique French Victorian Cast Iron Fluted Urn Garden Planter Pedestal, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Victorian cast iron fluted urn garden planter pedestal - a pair. Item features a cast iron construction, fluted urn forms, ornate cast iron pedestal bases, authentic w...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Large Cast Iron Wide French Victorian Campana Urn Garden Planter w Handles B
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large cast iron 48" wide French Victorian campana urn outdoor garden planter with handles (white). Item features large impressive size, heavy cast iron construction, ornate double ha...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron French Style Round Garden Campana Urn Outdoor Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast iron 31" French style round garden Campana Urn outdoor planter pot.
Item features heavy cast iron construction, desirable weathered patina, ribbon and swag design, raised pedes...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Tall Cast Iron Fluted Campana Urn Outdoor Garden Planter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large 37" tall cast iron fluted campana urn outdoor garden planter. Item features large impressive size, heavy cast iron construction, tall flut...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
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 Urns
Materials
Iron
Large Cast Iron Classical Lion Round Urn Outdoor Garden Planter on Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large cast iron 51" classical lion 42" round urn outdoor garden planter on base. Item features large impressive size, heavy cast iron construction, wide urn f...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Style Iron Urns on Plinths
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century French Neoclassical style iron garden urns on plinths. These beautiful French cast iron campana garden urns, planters or jardi...
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Antique French Cast Iron Garden Urn
Located in Houston, TX
Large antique French Neoclassical style cast iron garden urn with swan handles and swag motif. This gorgeous huge Neoclassical iron urn, planter ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical urns for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical urns 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 urns created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical urns 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 urns, popular names associated with this style include Maitland Smith, Baccarat, Ceccarelli, and Claude Michel Clodion. 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 urns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $70,078 while the average work can sell for $3,800.
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