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Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
Mid Century Turquoise Glaze Pottery Planter Jardiniere Cachepot Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa mid 20th century ceramic cachepot / planter / jardiniere / urn, featuring oval Neoclassical styling with downward curling ends and footed base. Glazed in light blue / turquoise...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Rare Antique Wedgwood England Green Jasperware Footed Planter Cachepot 8"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique Wedgwood England jasperware planter / cachepot / jardiniere. White on green jasperware featuring Wedgwood's traditional neoclassical array of figures and trees below a b...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Late 20th Century Brass Dove Paper Weight
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of classic charm to your desk with the Vintage Brass Dove Paperweight. Crafted from solid brass, this elegant piece embodies the timeless sophistication of American desig...
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Late 20th Century Indian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Metal

Bust of Child Sculptures- A Pair
Located in Denton, TX
Bust of Child Sculptures- A Pair. Unknown signature on the back. Boy sculpture measures 9.25 H X 8 W X 4.63 D Girl Sculpture Measures 9.25 H X 7.75 W X 4.5 D
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Plaster

Antique Neoclassical Slate Clock with Marble Columns C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Slate Clock with Marble Columns, Architectural in Form, C1910 Measures- 7.75''H x 8.25''W x 3''D
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Slate

Antique American Neoclassical 14K Gold Covered Urn Trophy Cup
Located in New York, NY
American Edwardian Neoclassical 14k covered urn, ca 1910. Traditional form with girdled ovoid bowl, capped side handles, and stepped and domed foot. Cover domed with vasiform finial....
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Gold

Seal, a hen with her chicks. Gouyn (St James) C1755
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A marvellous little piece of porcelain from this little-known maker. A seal, or fob, only an inch high. It is in the form of a hen with her chicks, and is inscribed with the motto No...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Vallauris Pair of Candlesticks, 1940s
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Pair of candlesticks made at Vallauris, France, 1940s. Ceramic. Representation of braided candlesticks, Classic design from this period of the 40s. Very close to the work of Jérome M...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ceramic

Bird on a Branch, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1763
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare model of a bird, probably a finch, perched on a stump. Intended as table decorations, these birds appear to come from the same moulds as used by Bow for additions to candles...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Large French Neoclassical Style Plaster Hand Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Large French Neoclassical Style Plaster Hand Sculpture. Unusually large and well detailed Neoclassical Roman plaster hand sculpture. This vintage French academic plaster hand sculpt...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Plaster

Jean Antonin Carles signed bronze..Aquarius..
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jean Antonin Carles bronze… signed on the rear of the base. Antonin Carles…Approximately 29 1/2 inches tall and 8 inches in diameter… A proud youthful Aquarius stands poised with a...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

1950s Mid-Century Alabaster Stone Vase
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A midcentury Italian stone vase in hand-carved alabaster. Discover timeless elegance with this exquisite midcentury Italian alabaster vase, a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Alabaster

Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1785
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A large vase in black basalt, with restrained neoclassical decoration taken from examples in The Hamilton Collection, now in The British Museum...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

A set of three neoclassical postmodern “Ruins” stone candleholders, late 20th c
Located in View Park, CA
A set of three fossil and tessellated stone “ruins” candlesticks by Renoir Designs, late 20th century. This postmodern trio emulates the neoclassical sensibilities of Ancient Greece ...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Soapstone

Mid-20th Century Italian Gold & Black Lacquered Wood Letter Holder
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely vintage Neoclassical style Italian gold and black lacquered wood desktop letter holder. No maker's mark. This stylish letter rack has three slots for letters and is decorate...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Wood

Pair of Apotheosis Vases in black basalt, Wedgwood, circa 1880
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A stunning pair of vases in black basalt. Known as Apotheosis Vases, or sometimes Pegasus Vases, it's rare to find a pair of these; still rare to find the...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Neoclassical postmodern art glass bust of a Greek male, late 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
The neoclassical bust of a masculine Greek youth, late 20th century. Translucent resin - not dissimilar from alexandrite glass, which changes color depending on the light exposure - ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Resin, Wood

A pair of French gilt bronze figures signed Etienne Maurice Falconett
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of gilt bronze French figures… One figure with wings, and the other with an enveloping gilt robe …. there is some slight rubbing of the gilt...
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1860s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Huge cider mug, Wedgwood, circa 1790
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An oversized cider mug, in black basalt, with a Sheffield Plate rim. Probably not intended for use, but as an advertising gimmick; being intended to be put in the window of a tavern....
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Pair of Late 19th Century Royal Bonn Gilt Brass-Mounted Floral Porcelain Vases
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of late 19th-century Royal Bonn gilt brass-mounted floral porcelain vases. This impressive and beautiful pair of Neoclassical-style decorative vases feature porcelain bodies w...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Brass

Henry Dasson Egyptian Granite And Bronze Urns
Located in New Orleans, LA
Henry Dasson used grey granite from the famed Aswan quarries in Egypt to craft this pair of rare and important urns. Aswan was the location from which ancient Egyptian builders quarried the rare granite used...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Granite, Bronze

French Academic Sculpture Of A Foot
Located in Houston, TX
French Academic Sculpture Of A Foot. This stunning antique French terracotta sculpture of a foot is beautifully executed and makes the perfect coffee table accessory or bookcase acce...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

A Pair of 19th century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze Urns
Located in Chicago, IL
A Pair of Circa 1850 Pompeian Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Urns. These beautiful urns have boar's head handles surmounted by double-sided classical male and female mask busts, cast ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Early 20th Century Petite French Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Urns
Located in Pearland, TX
A terrific pair of antique French Neoclassical style petite cast iron mantel urns or planters. These urns are solid and heavy and retain their amazing original patina. Decorative bal...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Iron

Antique Carved Wooden Mould Ex. Tucker Collection
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mounted antique carved wooden mould from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, Christopher...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Wood, Hardwood, Boxwood, Fruitwood

Snuff Box in the form of Columbine, with diamond eyes. Gouyn C1754.
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A marvellous little piece of porcelain from this little-known maker. A snuff box, modelled as Colombine from the Commedia Dell'Arte. The face would seem to be that of a particular ac...
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Gold

French 1798 Neo Classic Stamp Seal In 18Kt Gilded Silver Carved Bust Of Flora
Located in Miami, FL
French neo classic desk seal. Wonderful desk seal, created in France during the late 18th century, back in the 1798-1808. This magnificent piece of a...
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1790s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Gold, Silver

Psyche and Cupid Marble Statues After Etienne-Maurice Falconet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Exceptionally sculpted figures of the nymph Psyche as seated girl, and seated boy, Cupid, after the original 18th century models by Etienne-Maurice Falconet. Unsigned.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

"David by Michelangelo" Plaster Bust
Located in Sacile, PN
A gorgeous white Plaster Bust of "David by Michelangelo". This statue is based on the sculpture of David by Michelangelo, which is a masterpiece ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Plaster

Pair of Large Italian Florentine Giltwood Bows & Urns Candle Sconces, circa 1950
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Neoclassical style Italian giltwood and tole two arm candle wall sconces, circa 1950. One sconce retains the original "Florence Made in Italy" label. T...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Tôle

Vintage Italian "Discus Thrower" Sculpture in Resin by G. Ruggeri for Bianchi
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage Italian hand-carved "Discus Thrower" sculpture in resin by G. Ruggeri, circa 1970s. The sculpture is in very good vintage condition and measures 10"W x 5.5"D x 15.5"H. #3740
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Resin

Potpourri in White Teracotta. Wedgwood C1780.
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A potpourri in three pieces, made in a form of pottery known as "White Terracotta", a white stoneware which was soon to be supplanted by Jasperware when it was perfect in the early 1...
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1780s English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

Rare Antique 17th Century Figural Griffon Carved Oak Brass Lantern Clock 58"
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional hanging lantern clock from the 17th Century. The clock is housed within a hooded glass case with Grecian style carved columns, gadrooning and acanthus scrolled accents...
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17th Century Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Brass

19th Century Continental Female Bust Sculpture in White Marble
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique (19th century) continental bust of a lovely female in curls and dress adorned with bows at the shoulder. Apparently unsigned.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Roman Emperor Augustus Terracotta Bust
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century classically styled white glazed and unglazed Italian bust of Roman Emperor Augustus.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Antique Carved Wooden Cartouche Mould Ex. Tucker Collection
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A mounted antique carved wooden cartouche mould from the Tucker collection. This is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artist, C...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Wood, Hardwood, Boxwood, Fruitwood

French Neoclassical Style Tole Wastebasket
Located in Houston, TX
French Neoclassical Style Tole Wastebasket. Our French Modern Empire Style Tole wastebasket is a beautiful red with a gold stenciled design. Marked Made In France on the bottom.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Tôle

Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture Signed Comana
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture Signed Comana. This beautifully executed Italian Carrara marble sculpture is mounted on a green marble plinth. Gorgeous!
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble

Animal sculpture panter and bison bull, hunt combat in the jungle, 1900, France
Located in Wien, AT
Very decorative animal group sculpture, made in France, around 1900. At first glance, the sculpture looks like bronze, but it is made of a lighter material, in a special type of pla...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Plaster

Edwardian Period Pair of Sterling Silver Neoclassical-Style Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Period, pair of sterling silver, Neoclassical-Style candlesticks, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1909, H. Matthews - maker. Each candlestick stands 5 1/2 inches h...
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Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

1930s Neoclassical Style Terracotta Sicilian Head of Medusa
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A glazed terracotta head Of Medusa hand-crafted in Caltagirone, small town of Sicily famous for hand-crafted ceramics. The head has a brown glaze with signs of age. Medusa, a figure ...
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Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

1900s Neo Classical Terracotta Italian Crater Vase
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An amazing crater vase hand-crafted in Grottaglie, small town in Puglia famous for high quality ceramics. It's in original condition with normal signs of use and age, it's composed b...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Terracotta

Pair of Vintage Silver Plate Fighting Cock / Rooster Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
A well made pair of vintage silver plate fighting cock / rooster sculptures, circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 10"W x 5"D x 7"H....
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20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Silver Plate

Intira Candle Factory Lalique 'Bacchantes' Nude Figural Large Wax Candle 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Intira Candle Factory figural nude cylindrical candle. Styled after Lalique "Bacchantes" Dimensions: 14.5" x 9.5" x 9.5"
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Other

Classical style cut glass & silver wine jug
Located in London, GB
Elegant, neoclassical style engraved glass antique wine jug with silver handle and mounts. Made during the latter part of the Edwardian era, the jug'...
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Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

2 Antique Italian Neoclassical Louis XV Bronze Cherub Sculptures Statues 45"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Monumental Italian Neoclassical Cherub Putti Sculptures, circa first half 20th century. Made from bronze with ebonized and gilt detail. Each raised over a classical fluted an...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of 2-branch 3-light neoclassical-style silver candelabra
Located in London, GB
Very good pair of elegant two-branch, three-light, neoclassical silver candelabra in the Adam style. The branches are detachable, allowing the candlesticks to be used separately and the the wax drips or nozzles are also detachable, making them easier to clean. The Adam style is a neoclassical style of architecture and interior design that found its niche from the late 1760s in upper and middle-class residences in England, Scotland, Russia and the USA and named after Scottish architect William Adam and his sons, of whom James Adam...
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Mid-20th Century British Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Pair Wedgwood Creamware Dishes Hand Painted England Circa 1810
Located in Katonah, NY
Made by Wedgwood in England circa 1810, this pair of creamware dishes features a handpainted neoclassical border decorated with a band of green acanthus leaves separated by black dar...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Creamware

Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Wooden Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Great wooden candleholder with its original gilding. Original period piece and rare to find. Italy, circa 1780-1800. Weathered and small losses. Measurements include the metal peak ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Wood

2 Antique Italian Neoclassical Louis XV Bronze Cherub Sculptures Statues 45"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Monumental Italian Neoclassical Cherub Putti Sculptures, circa first half 20th century. Made from bronze with ebonized and gilt detail. Each raised over a classical fluted an...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Set of 2 Large Royal Copenhagen Vases. Gustav Friedrich Hetsch, Denmark, 1957.
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of very elegant and well crafted Royal Copenhagen vases with gilded hand painted details. Designed by Gustav Friedrich Hetsch. Made by ROYAL COPENHAGEN in Denmark, 1957. Exce...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

French Empire Venus And Cupid Mantel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This splendid French Empire gilt bronze mantel clock features an exquisitely detailed scene of Venus and Cupid sharing a tender moment. Depicting the story of the goddess consoling h...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

2 Theodore Alexander French Neoclassical Mahogany Candle Holders Altar Sticks 54
Located in Dayton, OH
A stately pair of Theodore Alexander torchiere candle holders / altar sticks. Made from mahogany with a turned and graduated baluster with twis...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Mahogany

Currier & Roby Traditional Classical Sterling Silver Covered Urn
Located in New York, NY
Classical sterling silver urn. Made by Currier & Roby in New York, ca 1930. Traditional form with girdle and domed foot; leaf-capped double-scroll side handles. Cover domed with vasi...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Sterling Silver

Black basalt figure of Bacchus. Wedgwood C1780.
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Exceptionally rare early figure of Bacchus in black basalt. The mixed-case mark places this figure between 1780 and 1785. He is portrayed in typical style, his head garlanded with grapes and with a wine cup to his lips. Bacchus, also known as Dionysus in Greek mythology, is the enigmatic god of wine, fertility, and ritual madness. He symbolizes freedom, ecstasy, and the blurring of societal norms through his rituals and festivities. Bacchus is often depicted in myths as a deity who challenges the status quo, promoting an atmosphere where conventional rules do not apply, and his followers are liberated from their everyday constraints. Born from Zeus and the mortal Semele, Bacchus is unique among gods, bridging the divide between the divine and the human. His followers included the wild and ecstatic maenads, female devotees who often reached states of divine frenzy, and the satyrs, mischievous half-man, half-goat beings. The worship of Bacchus was marked by theatrical processions, dances, and plays, reflecting his patronage of the theater and the dramatic arts. Bacchus’s mythology...
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1780s English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Stoneware

20th C. Chinese Yellow Green Natural Jade Carved & Polished Marble Vase Urn 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large 20th century Neoclassical jade marble vase. Features a greenish yellow tone with beautiful color and patina. Dimensions: 10.5" x 10.5" x 22.5"h
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20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Jade

Pair of Neoclassical Royal Tettau German Porcelain White & Gold Urns c. 1930-50
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely pair of vintage German porcelain white and gold urns or vases from the Royal Tettau Manufactory, circa 1930-1950. Maker's mark on rever...
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20th Century German Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Castilian Imports Neoclassical Griffon Trinket Jewelry Keepsake Box Chest 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage large trinket / jewelry / keepsake box / casket / chest by Castilian Imports. Item No. 7710. Rectangular form with black lacquer ground gilded with details of Neoclassical in...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Hardwood, Paint

Neoclassical decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Wedgwood, Ferdinand Barbedienne, Bow Porcelain, and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $805,222 while the average work can sell for $3,153.

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