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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.

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Style: Neoclassical
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb and high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu statue. The statue is raised by a rectangular ormolu base with a most elegant and decorati...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Statue
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Statue

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Statue

French 19th Century Neo-Classical Style Porcelain and Ormolu Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most attractive French 19th century neo-classical st. porcelain and ormolu clock. The clock is raised by fine scrolled ormolu feet below the beautiful deep forest green porcelain b...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Neo-Classical Style Porcelain and Ormolu Clock
French 19th Century Neo-Classical Style Porcelain and Ormolu Clock

French 19th Century Neo-Classical Style Porcelain and Ormolu Clock

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Wedding Boxes
Located in Hudson, NY
This very interesting pair of wedding or presentation boxes formed part of the decorative collection of Mrs. John Gutfreund and resided in their home Murry House in Villanova Pa. Cra...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Wedding Boxes
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Wedding Boxes

Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Wedding Boxes

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Marble Garniture Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most decorative French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble three piece garniture set signed Japy Frères. The impressive clock, which Japy Frères won a gold metal for this clock in 1855, at the center is raised by a rectangular Rouge Griotte marble base with fine bun feet and a striking wrap around Coeur de Rai and pierced palmettes bands at the mottled border. The white enameled clock face displays pierced hands and Roman hour numerals set within the mottled ormolu bezel with intricately detailed beaded and foliate designs with two charming and most unique butterflies. A beautiful maiden is seated above draped in a wonderfully executed flowing garment while breastfeeding a charming winged cherub with an anchor, a quiver, and an ewer at their side. The pair of urns are displayed at each side and are each raised by elegant square bases with a bottom ormolu band and an exceptional wrap around mottled band. Above the square Rouge Griotte pedestal...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Marble Garniture Set
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Marble Garniture Set

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Marble Garniture Set

19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Musician
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An impressive 19th century bronze statue of a neoclassical musician, seated on a gilded classical chair playing a harp.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Musician
19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Musician

19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Musician

Pair of 18th Century Italian Polychrome Candle Figures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully carved and painted. Nice patina. From a beautiful house in Santa Barbara. They do hold candles on a spike.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Pair of 18th Century Italian Polychrome Candle Figures
Pair of 18th Century Italian Polychrome Candle Figures

Pair of 18th Century Italian Polychrome Candle Figures

Italian Neoclassic Walnut Miniature Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with diamond inlay over three drawers with similar inlay, slight cabriole legs.
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1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Walnut

Italian Neoclassic Walnut Miniature Commode
Italian Neoclassic Walnut Miniature Commode

Italian Neoclassic Walnut Miniature Commode

Pair of 19th Century Italian Poly-Chromed Iron Standing Candle Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finley wrought iron with hints of the original poly-chrome finish. Nicely waxed finish. Too small leaves missing, but barely noticeable. Bottom is 17" x 17".
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Iron

Pair of 19th Century Italian Poly-Chromed Iron Standing Candle Holders
Pair of 19th Century Italian Poly-Chromed Iron Standing Candle Holders

Pair of 19th Century Italian Poly-Chromed Iron Standing Candle Holders

Italian 19th Neoclassical Scagloiola and Ormolu Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Scagliola and ormolu urn. The urn is raised by a square base below the mottled socle shaped pedestal su...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Italian 19th Neoclassical Scagloiola and Ormolu Urn
Italian 19th Neoclassical Scagloiola and Ormolu Urn

Italian 19th Neoclassical Scagloiola and Ormolu Urn

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Sienna Marble Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Sienna marble urns. Each urn is raised on a square base with ormolu foliate border. on th...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Siena Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Sienna Marble Urns
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Sienna Marble Urns

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Sienna Marble Urns

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. White Carrara Marble Candlesticks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu, patinated bronze and white Carrara marble candlesticks. The pair are each raised by a circular base with a moulded ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. White Carrara Marble Candlesticks
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. White Carrara Marble Candlesticks

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. White Carrara Marble Candlesticks

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Five-Arm Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive and large pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. five arm candelabras. The pair in ormolu and patinated bronze are raised on a circular base with a chiseled ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Five-Arm Candelabras
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Five-Arm Candelabras

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Five-Arm Candelabras

Pair of Continental 19th Century Neoclassical St. Statues, Signed J. Feiffer
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality pair of Continental 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze and Rouge Griotte marble statues, signed J. Feiffer. Each statue is raised by a fine t...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Continental 19th Century Neoclassical St. Statues, Signed J. Feiffer
Pair of Continental 19th Century Neoclassical St. Statues, Signed J. Feiffer

Pair of Continental 19th Century Neoclassical St. Statues, Signed J. Feiffer

Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze and Ormolu Decorative Ewers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. silvered bronze and ormolu decorative ewers. Each ewer is raised on an ormolu circular raised ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze and Ormolu Decorative Ewers
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze and Ormolu Decorative Ewers

Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze and Ormolu Decorative Ewers

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style ‘Grand Tour’ Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ‘Grand Tour’, silvered bronze vases. Each is raised by an impressive moulded step black Belgium marble base,...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style ‘Grand Tour’ Vases
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style ‘Grand Tour’ Vases

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style ‘Grand Tour’ Vases

Pair of Italian Ebonized and Giltwood Maiden Five Arm Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A unique and very decorative pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. ebonized Fruitwood, giltwood, and gilt metal candelabras. Each five arm candelabra is raised by a stepped ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Metal

Pair of Italian Ebonized and Giltwood Maiden Five Arm Candelabras
Pair of Italian Ebonized and Giltwood Maiden Five Arm Candelabras

Pair of Italian Ebonized and Giltwood Maiden Five Arm Candelabras

Hand Carved Rouge Marble Urn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand carved rouge marble Neoclassical shaped urn.
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Early 1800s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble

Hand Carved Rouge Marble Urn
Hand Carved Rouge Marble Urn

Hand Carved Rouge Marble Urn

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu, Bronze and Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A remarkable true pair of French 19th century neo-Classical st. ormolu, patinated bronze and Vert de Patricia marble lamps. Each three arm candelabra lamp is raised by a rectangular Vert de Patricia base with a fine mottled border below the ormolu pedestal shaped support with a Coeur de Rai band and impressive family crest with axes and spears amidst oak and laurel branches. Above and to the left is a handsome patinated bronze Roman soldier...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu, Bronze and Marble Lamps
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu, Bronze and Marble Lamps

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu, Bronze and Marble Lamps

Pair of Italian 18th Century Patinated and Faux Porphyry Torchières
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and extremely decorative pair of Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. patinated, giltwood, and faux painted Porphyry Torchières candlesticks. Each impressive Torchière is raised by three lightly curved legs and handsomely carved paw feet with foliate gilt accents. Each leg is separated by a wonderfully executed tapered faux painted porphyry plaque...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Wood, Giltwood

Pair of Italian 18th Century Patinated and Faux Porphyry Torchières
Pair of Italian 18th Century Patinated and Faux Porphyry Torchières

Pair of Italian 18th Century Patinated and Faux Porphyry Torchières

Charming Gilt Bronze Bust of a Woman
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming gilt bronze bust of a woman, spectacular gilt finish.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

Charming Gilt Bronze Bust of a Woman
Charming Gilt Bronze Bust of a Woman

Charming Gilt Bronze Bust of a Woman

Very Impressive Pair of 19th Century Dresden Vases
By Dresden Porcelain
Located in London, GB
This pair of Dresden or Helena flower encrusted vases are in Meissen style. The vases have hand painted cartouches after the French court artist...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Very Impressive Pair of 19th Century Dresden Vases
Very Impressive Pair of 19th Century Dresden Vases

Very Impressive Pair of 19th Century Dresden Vases

Pair of Silver Gilt Bronze French Tazzas with Tortoiseshell, 19th Century
Located in Southall, GB
This fine pair of French, silver, allegorical tazzas are tortoiseshelled. They include detailed wreaths on the walls of the base. A finely dressed woman holds each dish proudly above...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Pair of Silver Gilt Bronze French Tazzas with Tortoiseshell, 19th Century
Pair of Silver Gilt Bronze French Tazzas with Tortoiseshell, 19th Century

Pair of Silver Gilt Bronze French Tazzas with Tortoiseshell, 19th Century

17th Century Wooden Bust of the Greek Poet Homerus
Located in Esbeek, NL
Late 17th century wooden bust of the Greek poet Homerus. Damage on the right side of the bust, see picture.
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17th Century European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Wood

17th Century Wooden Bust of the Greek Poet Homerus
17th Century Wooden Bust of the Greek Poet Homerus

17th Century Wooden Bust of the Greek Poet Homerus

Fine Large 19th Century Fruit Encrusted Schneehallen Vase
Located in London, GB
A continental porcelain vase, entirely encrusted with various fruits and flowers on a white and heavily gilded background.
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Fine Large 19th Century Fruit Encrusted Schneehallen Vase
Fine Large 19th Century Fruit Encrusted Schneehallen Vase

Fine Large 19th Century Fruit Encrusted Schneehallen Vase

Handsome 19th Century Bronze and Marble Neoclassical Bust, Great Color & Patina.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome 19th Century Bronze and Marble Neoclassical Bust, Great Color & Patina. Pristine Condition.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Handsome 19th Century Bronze and Marble Neoclassical Bust, Great Color & Patina.
Handsome 19th Century Bronze and Marble Neoclassical Bust, Great Color & Patina.

Handsome 19th Century Bronze and Marble Neoclassical Bust, Great Color & Patina.

Neoclassical Cast Stone Equestrian Statue, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Neoclassical cast stone equestrian statue circa 1950.
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Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Cast Stone

Neoclassical Cast Stone Equestrian Statue, circa 1950
Neoclassical Cast Stone Equestrian Statue, circa 1950

Neoclassical Cast Stone Equestrian Statue, circa 1950

Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Rose Marble And Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most unique pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Rose Vif des Pyrenées marble and Ormolu urns. Each urn is raised by five handsome Ormolu scrolled paw support...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Rose Marble And Ormolu Urns
Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Rose Marble And Ormolu Urns

Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Rose Marble And Ormolu Urns

19th Century Carved Carrara Marble Panel on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This sculptural carved Carrara marble panel is a fragment from 19th century England. It is beautifully carved with various decorative embellishments including a mask to the top, bird...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Carrara Marble, Steel

19th Century Carved Carrara Marble Panel on Stand
19th Century Carved Carrara Marble Panel on Stand

19th Century Carved Carrara Marble Panel on Stand

18th Century Italian Saint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From a beautiful home in Santa Barbara. Slight chipping in silver leaf on back side. Beautifully detailed.
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Silver Leaf

18th Century Italian Saint
18th Century Italian Saint

18th Century Italian Saint

Vintage Brass Mounted Murano Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Murano center bowl with brass handles. some pitting and loss to the brass. Lots of gold flakes/dust within the glass.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Brass

Vintage Brass Mounted Murano Bowl
Vintage Brass Mounted Murano Bowl

Vintage Brass Mounted Murano Bowl

Louis XVI Neo-Classical Style Figural Ormolu Clock by Charpentier & Cie
By Charpentier et Cie
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This large and impressive clock is by the renown French Bronzier Lemerle Charpentier & Cie. It features Classical maidens holding a large urn form case surmounted by Cupid with his ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Louis XVI Neo-Classical Style Figural Ormolu Clock by Charpentier & Cie
Louis XVI Neo-Classical Style Figural Ormolu Clock by Charpentier & Cie

Louis XVI Neo-Classical Style Figural Ormolu Clock by Charpentier & Cie

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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