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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
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French gilt bronze candlesticks three-light candleholder. France, 19th century.   
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Candlesticks

$4,000 / set
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

$3,250 / set
French 19th Century Neo-Classical Patinated Verdigris Bronze Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome French 19th century neo-classical patinated verdigris bronze urn. The urn is raised on a square marble base. The handsome patinate...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

French 19th Century Neo-Classical Patinated Verdigris Bronze Urn
French 19th Century Neo-Classical Patinated Verdigris Bronze Urn

French 19th Century Neo-Classical Patinated Verdigris Bronze Urn

$5,400
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Porphyry and Ormolu Lidded Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very high-quality pair of French 19th century neoclassical St. Porphyry and ormolu lidded urns. Each very uniquely shaped and most decorative urn is raised by fine bal...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porphyry, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Porphyry and Ormolu Lidded Urns
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Porphyry and Ormolu Lidded Urns

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Porphyry and Ormolu Lidded Urns

$16,300 / set
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

$9,500
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and marble five arm candelabras. Each candelabra is raised by a thick, circular Black Belg...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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

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

$32,500 / set
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

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Mounted Murano Bowl
Vintage Brass Mounted Murano Bowl

Vintage Brass Mounted Murano Bowl

$1,950
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

Materials

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

$14,100 / set
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

$19,800 / set
Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks on Marble
Located in Atlanta, GA
French. Pair of gilt bronze and patinated bronze neoclassical style seven light candelabra having column form, paw feet and raised on a Rouge Griotte marble step plinth. Apparently u...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks on Marble
Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks on Marble

Pair of Gilt Bronze Candlesticks on Marble

$7,500 / set
19th Century Rock Crystal and Dore Bronze Girondals
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very finely chased dore bronze. Every bead and crystal is rock crystal. Base diameter is 5" Mint condition.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Rock Crystal and Dore Bronze Girondals
19th Century Rock Crystal and Dore Bronze Girondals

19th Century Rock Crystal and Dore Bronze Girondals

$10,500 / set
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

Materials

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

$4,300 / set
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Granite Lidded Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. granite lidded urns. Each urn is raised by a circular mottled base and socle pedestal. The body displays an elegant shape an...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Granite

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Granite Lidded Urns
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Granite Lidded Urns

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Granite Lidded Urns

$12,500 / set
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Oxblood Red Glass and Ormolu Lidded Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century Neo-Classical st. oxblood red glass and ormolu lidded urn. The urn is raised by a circular base with handsome ormolu paw feet amidst scrolled and flute...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Oxblood Red Glass and Ormolu Lidded Urn
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Oxblood Red Glass and Ormolu Lidded Urn

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Oxblood Red Glass and Ormolu Lidded Urn

$14,900
19th Century Pair French Grand Tour Candelabra
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Pair French Grand Tour Bronze Candelabra. Beautiful design, see photos.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

19th Century Pair French Grand Tour Candelabra
19th Century Pair French Grand Tour Candelabra

19th Century Pair French Grand Tour Candelabra

$1,500 / set
Early 20th Century Vintage Regency Plaster Bust
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exquisite Regency-style plaster bust captures the grace and elegance of classical portraiture. With finely sculpted facial features, flowing curls, and an intricately draped nec...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Plaster

Early 20th Century Vintage Regency Plaster Bust
Early 20th Century Vintage Regency Plaster Bust

Early 20th Century Vintage Regency Plaster Bust

$1,750
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze and Marble Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and unique pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and Sienna marble candelabras. Each three arm candelabra ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

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

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

$19,500 / set
French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu And Marble Statue Of Cupid & Psyche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and very high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and white Carrara marble statue of Cupid offering a rose to Psyche. The statue is raised on a rectan...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu And Marble Statue Of Cupid & Psyche
French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu And Marble Statue Of Cupid & Psyche

French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu And Marble Statue Of Cupid & Psyche

$22,800
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Statue of Mercury
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu statue of Mercury, possibly by F. Barbedienne. The statue is raised on i...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Statue of Mercury
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Statue of Mercury

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Statue of Mercury

$22,500
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

Materials

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

$12,700 / set
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

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

Charming Gilt Bronze Bust of a Woman

$950
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble and Ormolu Urns
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality pair of French 19th century neo-classical patinated bronze, marble and ormolu urns attributed to Barbedienne. Each urn is raised by a square Black Belgia...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble and Ormolu Urns
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble and Ormolu Urns

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble and Ormolu Urns

$14,100 / set
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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Carved Candleholders
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Carved Candleholders

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Carved Candleholders

$2,850
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

Materials

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

$28,500 / set
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

Materials

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

$17,800 / set
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Marble Lidded Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Vert de Patricia marble lidded urns. Each urn is raised by three handsome ormolu paw feet with fine acanthus le...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Marble Lidded Urns
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Marble Lidded Urns

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Marble Lidded Urns

$16,300 / set
Collection of Table Ornaments 19th and 20th Century, Cut Crystal, Gilt Bronze
Located in Buchanan, MI
A collection of table ornaments, cut crystal gilt bronze 19th and 20th century, priced per item. Height of tallest 20 1/4 inches.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Collection of Table Ornaments 19th and 20th Century, Cut Crystal, Gilt Bronze
Collection of Table Ornaments 19th and 20th Century, Cut Crystal, Gilt Bronze

Collection of Table Ornaments 19th and 20th Century, Cut Crystal, Gilt Bronze

$375 / item
Charming French Terracotta Bust on Ebonized Wood Base Depicting Young Child.
Located in Buchanan, MI
Charming French Terracotta Bust on Ebonized Wood Base Depicting Young Child. We also have other bust of various subject. Feel free to call with further questions.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Charming French Terracotta Bust on Ebonized Wood Base Depicting Young Child.
Charming French Terracotta Bust on Ebonized Wood Base Depicting Young Child.

Charming French Terracotta Bust on Ebonized Wood Base Depicting Young Child.

$1,200
Drip-proof Glass Saucers for Candlesticks or Chandeliers: 9 Items
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Drip-proof glass saucers for candlesticks or chandelier. In ancient times they were used to collect dripping was, now it is above all an ornament that completes a chandelier. ref. ...
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Drip-proof Glass Saucers for Candlesticks or Chandeliers: 9 Items
Drip-proof Glass Saucers for Candlesticks or Chandeliers: 9 Items

Drip-proof Glass Saucers for Candlesticks or Chandeliers: 9 Items

$1,433 / set
ltalian Monumental Neoclassical Gilt Wood Seven Lght Torchere or Menorah
Located in Troy, NY
Imposing, unique Gilt Wood Torchere or Menorah of Palatial Proportions in an Egyptian Revival Design. The tripod base adorned with stylized Egyptian heads supporting a finely carved ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Giltwood

ltalian Monumental Neoclassical Gilt Wood Seven Lght Torchere or Menorah
ltalian Monumental Neoclassical Gilt Wood Seven Lght Torchere or Menorah

ltalian Monumental Neoclassical Gilt Wood Seven Lght Torchere or Menorah

$22,500
Large French Ormolu and Cut Glass Vase
Located in London, GB
Large French ormolu and cut glass vase French, 20th Century Height 80cm, diameter 36cm This extraordinary glass and ormolu (gilt bronze) vase was crafted in 20th century France....
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20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Ormolu

Large French Ormolu and Cut Glass Vase
Large French Ormolu and Cut Glass Vase

Large French Ormolu and Cut Glass Vase

$11,733
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

Materials

Steel

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

Two Antique Carved Wooden Moulds Ex. Tucker Collection

$1,759
Classical Style Italian Green Marble Ewer Vase with Pedestal
Located in London, GB
Classical style Italian green marble ewer vase with pedestal Italian, 19th Century Height 114cm, width 38cm, depth 37cm This decorative Italian ewer has b...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Classical Style Italian Green Marble Ewer Vase with Pedestal
Classical Style Italian Green Marble Ewer Vase with Pedestal

Classical Style Italian Green Marble Ewer Vase with Pedestal

$16,564
French Louis XVI style carved giltwood mantel clock
Located in London, GB
French Louis XVI style carved giltwood mantel clock French, early 20th Century Height 60cm, width 39cm, depth 18cm This elegant mantel clock is crafted from giltwood and designed in a classical style. The clock features a large circular enamel dial set within a giltwood drum. The drum is surmounted by an urn finial and is supported atop an entablature complete with floral motifs and large ball finials. The entablature is raised on four columns, each with a profile bust capital, which in turn are set on a base raised on toupie feet. The base also hosts a carved seated figure...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

French Louis XVI style carved giltwood mantel clock
French Louis XVI style carved giltwood mantel clock

French Louis XVI style carved giltwood mantel clock

$7,591

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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