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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 Painted Plaster Bust of Pierre Balguerie
French Painted Plaster Bust of Pierre Balguerie

French Painted Plaster Bust of Pierre Balguerie

By Baron François Joseph Bosio

Located in Dallas, TX

A French painted plaster bust of Pierre Balguerie after an original work by Baron Francois, Joseph Bosio.

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Plaster

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Bronze and Ormolu Candelabras
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Bronze and Ormolu Candelabras

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Bronze and Ormolu Candelabras

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking pair of French 19th century neoclassical st. patinated bronze and ormolu candelabras. Each four arm candelabra is raised by a triangular scalloped base with fine scrolled ...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

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

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

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze and Marble Urns
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze and Marble Urns

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze and Marble Urns

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and Rouge Royale marble urns. Each urn is raised by a circular Rouge Royal marble base with a Fine mottled b...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

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

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

Large American White Marble Bust of a Gentleman by Randolph Rogers
Large American White Marble Bust of a Gentleman by Randolph Rogers

Large American White Marble Bust of a Gentleman by Randolph Rogers

By Randolph Rogers

Located in Tarzana, CA

Fine 19th century white carved marble bust of a gentleman with mustache wearing a Toga. Signed: Randolph Rogers, Rome. Randolph John Rogers (July 6, 1825, Waterloo, New York – January 15, 1892, Rome, Italy) was an American Neoclassical sculptor. An expatriate who lived most of his life in Italy, his works ranged from popular subjects to major commissions, including the Columbus Doors at the U.S. Capitol and American Civil War monuments. Born in Waterloo, New York, he spent most of his childhood in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He developed an interest in wood cuts and wood engraving, and moved to New York City about 1847, but was unsuccessful in finding employment as an engraver. While working as a clerk in a dry-goods store, his employers discovered his native talent as a sculptor and provided funds for him to travel to Italy. He began study in Florence in 1848, where he studied briefly under Lorenzo Bartolini. He then opened a studio in Rome in 1851. He resided in that city until his death in 1892. He began his career carving statues of children and portrait busts of tourists. He was not happy working with marble consequently all his marble statues were copied in his studio by Italian artisans under his supervision, from an original produced by him in another material. This also enabled him to profit from his popular works. His first large-scale work was Ruth Gleaning...

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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble

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

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

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze and Ormolu Statues
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze and Ormolu Statues

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze and Ormolu Statues

By J. Pradier

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking and very high quality pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu statues. The statues depict hunter gatherers/explorers and are each raised by an elegant octagonal and mottled base. The statue to the left depicts a handsome male...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze, Ormolu

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

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 Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Marble Tazzas
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Marble Tazzas

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Marble Tazzas

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A handsome pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze and marble tazzas. Each tazza is raised on a Vert de Patricia marble hexagonal base below the fluted column ...

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of Fine Porcelains 'Couple Dignitaries'
Pair of Fine Porcelains 'Couple Dignitaries'

Pair of Fine Porcelains 'Couple Dignitaries'

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Pair of fine porcelains (couple dignitaries) circa 18th century origin Europe possible restoration in your hand (old) one of them has the letters L.G...

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Early 1900s European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

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

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

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Silver

Hand Carved Rouge Marble Urn
Hand Carved Rouge Marble Urn

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

Intaglio & Gilt Bohemian Crystal Pedestal Bowl & Matching Plate
Intaglio & Gilt Bohemian Crystal Pedestal Bowl & Matching Plate

Intaglio & Gilt Bohemian Crystal Pedestal Bowl & Matching Plate

Located in Atlanta, GA

An Outstanding Wheel Engraved & Gilt Crystal Pedestal Bowl & Matching Plate.Bohemia, circa 1900. Dimensions: Height 10 1/2" Diameter 8 1/2" Diameter P...

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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Crystal

Chamberlain & Co Fleur de Lys Encaustic Tile
Chamberlain & Co Fleur de Lys Encaustic Tile

Chamberlain & Co Fleur de Lys Encaustic Tile

By Chamberlain & Co

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

An antique French medieval style encaustic tile by Chamberlain and Co of Worcester. This 6-inch glazed tile is a striking decorative interior piece or a welcome addition to an encau...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Clay

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

Charming Gilt Bronze Bust of a Woman

Located in Buchanan, MI

Charming gilt bronze bust of a woman, spectacular gilt finish. Would look lovely in an office or library

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Vintage French Porcelain Jars and Platters
19th Century Vintage French Porcelain Jars and Platters

19th Century Vintage French Porcelain Jars and Platters

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century Vintage Porcelain Jars and Platters Beautiful set of 4 purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

Doulton & Co 6-inch Glazed Neoclassical Tile
Doulton & Co 6-inch Glazed Neoclassical Tile

Doulton & Co 6-inch Glazed Neoclassical Tile

By Doulton Lambeth

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A rare antique 6-inch glazed tile by Doulton and Co. of Lambeth (stamped) depicting a hooded neoclassical figure symbolising Tragedy. In this simple design, the seated figure is ou...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Clay

19th Century (Mid) French Marbel Bust of a Boy
19th Century (Mid) French Marbel Bust of a Boy

19th Century (Mid) French Marbel Bust of a Boy

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

19th Century (Mid) French Marbel Bust of a Boy Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble

A most impressive bronze bust of a 1920s South American gentleman.
A most impressive bronze bust of a 1920s South American gentleman.

A most impressive bronze bust of a 1920s South American gentleman.

Located in Central England, GB

This most unusual almost life sized heavily cast bronze bust depicts a very smart most likely South American gentleman dressed in a double breasted suit jacket with a shirt and tie. ...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Young Women with Flowers by Sylvain Kinsburger
Young Women with Flowers by Sylvain Kinsburger

Young Women with Flowers by Sylvain Kinsburger

By Sylvain Kinsburger

Located in Paris, FR

Late 19th century bronze group featuring two young women with flowers on a small naturalistic terrace. Signed on the terrace: KINSBURGER. Sculptor and engr...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze

Two Antique Carved Wooden Moulds Ex. Tucker Collection
Two Antique Carved Wooden Moulds Ex. Tucker Collection

Two Antique Carved Wooden Moulds Ex. Tucker Collection

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A pair of mounted antique carved wooden moulds from the Tucker collection. This pair is one of many moulds we are selling from this vast collection assembled by British make-up artis...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Steel

Antique Bronze “Two Putti with a Dish” Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)
Antique Bronze “Two Putti with a Dish” Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)

Antique Bronze “Two Putti with a Dish” Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)

By Auguste Moreau

Located in Westfield, MA

This stunning antique bronze sculpture, titled “Two Putti with a Dish,” is signed “Aug Moreau” and attributed to the renowned French sculptor Auguste Moreau (1834-1917). The piece ma...

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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Fragment Garniture
Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Fragment Garniture

Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Fragment Garniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ostrich egg is 5.5" w. No cracks or repairs.

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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ostrich Eggshell, Giltwood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Putti Candles
Pair of 18th Century Italian Putti Candles

Pair of 18th Century Italian Putti Candles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nice pair of Italian carved wood Putti that hold candles. The base is 7" x 7". The wing spread is 12". From a beautiful home in Santa Barbara.

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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Wood, Giltwood

Roman Style 19th Century Mosaic Fragment on Stand
Roman Style 19th Century Mosaic Fragment on Stand

Roman Style 19th Century Mosaic Fragment on Stand

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

This roman style mosaic on stand is a fragment from history. It was reclaimed from a building in the southeast of England and includes a bespoke steel st...

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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Cement, Marble

Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Sconces
Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Sconces

Pair of 18th Century Italian Giltwood Sconces

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very unusual Italian sconces. Can easily be electrified. Overall excellent condition, but there are some minor losses of sequins and metal thread.

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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Iron, Metallic Thread

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

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 Italian Grand-Tour Neoclassical Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Covered Bowls
Pair of Italian Grand-Tour Neoclassical Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Covered Bowls

Pair of Italian Grand-Tour Neoclassical Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Covered Bowls

Located in New York, NY

A gorgeous and finely hand-carved pair of grand-tour period neoclassical style Carrara marble covered bowls/centerpieces. Each piece is of oval form with...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

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

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

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

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 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

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 Neoclassical Carved Candleholders
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Carved Candleholders

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Carved Candleholders

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of late 18th century Italian giltwood candleholders. Central carved urn form flanked by Greek key forms. Made to fit against the wall, late 18th century, Italy.

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Wood

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.