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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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Item Ships From: Europe
Style: Neoclassical
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.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Iron

19th Century Dark Green French Iron Garden Urn with Handles
19th Century Dark Green French Iron Garden Urn with Handles

19th Century Dark Green French Iron Garden Urn with Handles

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 Urns

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Stone

Pair of Octagonal Reconstituted Stone Urns
Pair of Octagonal Reconstituted Stone Urns

Pair of Octagonal Reconstituted Stone Urns

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...
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Late 18th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Metal, Iron

Robert Adam Neoclassical Cast Iron Stove Urn
Robert Adam Neoclassical Cast Iron Stove Urn

Robert Adam Neoclassical Cast Iron Stove Urn

Pair of 19th Century White Iron Garden Urns
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of large neoclassical 19th century iron garden urns painted white.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of 19th Century White Iron Garden Urns
Pair of 19th Century White Iron Garden Urns

Pair of 19th Century White Iron Garden Urns

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...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Urns

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Limestone, Marble

Pair of Large, Very Fine Carved Marble Garden Urns of Campana Form with Plinths
Pair of Large, Very Fine Carved Marble Garden Urns of Campana Form with Plinths

Pair of Large, Very Fine Carved Marble Garden Urns of Campana Form with Plinths

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...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Marble

Pair of Large Grey Marble Neoclassical Campana Form Garden Vases
Pair of Large Grey Marble Neoclassical Campana Form Garden Vases

Pair of Large Grey Marble Neoclassical Campana Form Garden Vases

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...
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Late 18th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Urns

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Sandstone

Pair of Neoclassical Style Antique Sandstone Garden Urns
Pair of Neoclassical Style Antique Sandstone Garden Urns

Pair of Neoclassical Style Antique Sandstone Garden Urns

Tessellated Marble Tazza by Maitland Smith
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...
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Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Marble

Tessellated Marble Tazza by Maitland Smith
Tessellated Marble Tazza by Maitland Smith

Tessellated Marble Tazza by Maitland Smith

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...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Urns

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Limestone

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Monumental Stone Garden Vases
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Monumental Stone Garden Vases

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Monumental Stone Garden Vases

Fine Pair of Italian Carved Stone Garden Vases with Base
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant stone vases on base, decorated with finely carved mythological scenes. Timeless decoration for you garden or interior.  
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Stone

Fine Pair of Italian Carved Stone Garden Vases with Base
Fine Pair of Italian Carved Stone Garden Vases with Base

Fine Pair of Italian Carved Stone Garden Vases with Base

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 ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Stone, Cement

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Stone Paste Gardens Urns Hand Paint Mud Color
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Stone Paste Gardens Urns Hand Paint Mud Color

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Stone Paste Gardens Urns Hand Paint Mud Color

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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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