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Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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
Onyx Marble Vases Life-size Pair Classical Urns Circa 1960
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Life-size pair of green and red onyx turned polished vases, the rolling rims above slender baluster form terminating in circular bases. The onyx vases are carved from single blocks o...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Stone, Onyx, Marble

Wedgwood Jasperware Neo-Classical Vase with Flower Frog, 1968
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Wedgwood Jasperware Neo-Classical blue and white stoneware vase with a flower frog insert, date marked 1968. The vase is sprig decorated with classical figures and banded with a r...
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1960s English Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Wedgwood Jasperware Urn Vase Neoclassical Design, Small
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, English Wedgwood Jasperware urn vase in the neoclassical design style, circa 20th century, England. Piece is a matte stonew...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Large Greek Museum Reproduction Red Figure Hydria Water Jug
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An unusually large and very decorative Greek Pottery exact reproduction Hydra Water Jug. A fine reproduction of a classical mid fifth century BCE red figure hydria or three handled f...
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20th Century Greek Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Pair Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Vases England Late 18th Century Circa 1775
Located in Katonah, NY
This exceptional pair of antique black basalt vases was made by Wedgwood & Bentley in the late 18th century, circa 1775. The vases are sculpted in deep solid relief with bacchanalia...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Stoneware

19th Century French Neo-Classic Spelter, Gilt, Bronze Cherub and Rams Head Ewer
Located in Louisville, KY
This ewer is a stunning decorator item! The attention to detail from this era is nothing short of exquisite. From the beautiful cherub that adorns the handle to the rams heads, every...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Botanical Heavy Classic Black Cast Aluminum Openwork Urn On Pedestal 4 Available
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Botanical Heavy Classic Painted Black Cast Aluminum Openwork Urn On Pedestal With Interior Tin. Urn 19 1/2" H x 14" Round Pedestal 12" Square x 34" H 4 Available, Each S...
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20th Century Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Aluminum

Neoclassical Style Repousse Brass Roses Mantel Urn Amphora Vase 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Neoclassical or Empire style tall brass urn / cassolette / amphora vase with scrolled handles and a repousse band showing a vine of roses and small blossoms winding around bu...
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20th Century Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

18th Century Large Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Jar England Circa 1775
Located in Katonah, NY
This impressive black basalt jar, crafted by Wedgwood and Bentley at the renowned Etruria factory, embodies the refined simplicity of the neoclassical style. The jar features an elon...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Italian Provincial Deruta Hand Painted Faience Allegorical Pottery Jug Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue, white, and yellow faience pottery jug or vase with handles featuring classical putti By Deruta Italy, Late 20th Century Measures: 5"W x 5"D x 8.5"H...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Faience, Pottery

Wedgwood Jasperware Green and White Vase English Neoclassical
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 'sage' green and white English Wedgwood Jasperware matte stoneware vase in the Neoclassical style, England, 1973. Vase has Renaissance/Neoc...
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Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Style Italian Plaster Urns with Flame Finials
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Italian neoclassical style urns in relief that can either stand on their own or hang from the wall as decorative elements. Quite handsome, with acanthus leaf decoration and f...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Plaster

Wedgwood blue and white jasperware vases
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Lovely pair of Wedgwood jasperware vases, beautiful neoclassical style item decorated with white antique-style scenes on a sky-blue background...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Wedgwood blue and white jasperware vases
Wedgwood blue and white jasperware vases
$426 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Wedgwood Queens Ware Creamware Gilt Pitcher and Basin Set
Located in Lomita, CA
Queens Ware is the mark on this pitcher and basin set made in England in the mid to late 1800s by Wedgwood. It is also known as creamware, a techniqu...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

19th C Cranberry Glass Pitcher and Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c cranberry glass pitcher and basket.
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

19th C Cranberry Glass Pitcher and Basket
19th C Cranberry Glass Pitcher and Basket
$556 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Decorative French Basque Water Holder Zinc and Copper Herrade, 19th Century
Located in Labrit, Landes
Zinc and copper Basque water holder very decorative Herrade France 19th century In Basque country, women were using this jar to bring water from the public fountain to their house. They were holding the herrade on their head with a wicker ring...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Copper, Zinc

Neoclassical Silver Vase with Swans and Paw Feet
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage silver plated neoclassical style vase. The stand rests on three paw feet, a stylized base, another set of three paw feet which support three stylized columns, culm...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique French Cast Iron Garden Urn
Located in Houston, TX
Large antique French Neoclassical style cast iron garden urn with swan handles and swag motif. This gorgeous huge Neoclassical iron urn, planter ...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Iron

Wedgwood Jasperware Blue and White Pitcher or Vase Neoclassical, England 19th C
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique English Wedgwood Jasperware blue and white pitcher, in the Neoclassical style, circa late 19th century, England. A beautifu...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

1970s Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Cache Pot Jardiniere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Wedgwood, a light Blue Jasperware cache pot or jardiniere, date marked 1970. Jasperware, introduced by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s, is a type of unglazed stoneware known for i...
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1970s English Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

A Tessellated Marble Tazza Urn Dish By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A Tessellated marble Tazza urn in Italian Emporador Marble. The undulating edge on the dish with brass banded soccle support.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Pair of Cast Iron Campana Form Garden Urns on Stands
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of early 20th century English Campana form garden urns or planters raised on pedestal stands. The pair feature cast iron construction with ne...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Iron

Fine Alabaster Grand Tour Urn
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-Classic Fine Alabaster Grand Tour (19th Century) Urn with carved floral details and filigree design top section having 2 handles and resting on a square base (1 handle re...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Alabaster

1955 Wedgwood Light Blue Jasperware Tobacco Jar
Located in Stamford, CT
1955 Wedgwood light blue Jasperware tobacco jar. Stamped with brand stamp and date stamp (1955) on the underside.
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1950s English Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Romantic Antique French White Porcelain Vase with Aged Copper Overlay
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely antique French porcelain vase having neoclassical design with incredible aged copper overlay including swags, handles, tassels and base. Measure...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Medium White Alabaster Pot Vase with Gray Streaks
Located in Troy, MI
This is a new, 9.5” tall white alabaster vase found in Italy. Created and designed by a member of a multi-generational family of alabaster and marble craftsman. Creamy white alabaste...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Antique Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Jars England, Circa 1775
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of Wedgwood & Bentley black basalt urns, crafted at the renowned Etruria factory around 1775, exemplifies the refined simplicity of neoclassical design. The smooth, tapered...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of French Handmade Green Glazed Terracotta Anduze Planters by La Madeleine
Located in Dallas, TX
Add timeless Provençal elegance to your garden or interior with this pair of handmade Anduze planters by La Madeleine. Crafted in southern France using traditional techniques, each v...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Group of Wedgwood Jasperware Pottery Vase Dish Bowl & Box in Blue Green & Black
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large grouping of 15 Pieces of Wedgwood Jasperware. All collected by original owner during the mid 20th century. Actual dates on individual pieces are not known. Various markings o...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Neoclassical Large Carved Istria Stone Vases
Located in Rome, IT
Elegante and rare Neoclassical oval shaped gadrooned Vasca with spreading socles finely carved" Istria "Marble . Venetian School of Dalmatia. Very good original condition with only...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stone

Pair of French Handmade Terracotta Bowl Urn Planters by La Madeleine in Anduze
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your garden or interior with this elegant pair of handcrafted Anduze-style bowl planters by La Madeleine. Made in southern France, each planter showcases the iconic wide-rimm...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

19th C Spongeware Tooth Brush Holder / Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 19th C spongeware tooth brush holder/dish. Toothbrush holder - 3.5 x 5 Dish- 5 x 1.5.
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Large Decorative Black Enamel Urn with Brass Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome black enamel urn with brass detail. The interior is lined with Brass. This could be used decorative or to hold special items. Neoclassical Style that mixes well with Trad...
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20th Century Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass, Enamel

1950s Vintage French Rectangular Fleur-de-lis Cement Planter
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Durable 1950s vintage french rectangular fleur-de-lis cement planter crafted from cement stone. Measurements: 9” h x 28” l x 13.5” w
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Cement

Botanical Heavy Classic White Cast Aluminum Openwork Urn On Pedestal 4 Available
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Botanical Heavy Classic Painted White Cast Aluminum Openwork Urn On Pedestal With Interior Tin. Urn 19 1/2" H x 14" Round Pedestal 12" Square x 34" H 4 Available, Each S...
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20th Century Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Aluminum

Wonderful Pair French Ormolu Pierced Bronze Crystal Glass Neoclassical Vases
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair french ormolu pierced bronze crystal/glass neoclassical lion filigree swag vases.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Fleurs Des Siècles Enamel Flower Bouquet by Jane Hutcheson for Gorham
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous arrangement of enamel flowers, "Fleurs Des Siecles" By Jane Hutcheson for Gorham Circa 1970s Enamel flowers, in a porcelain container with painted and gold gilt detail...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Enamel

Italian White Ceramic Urns Neoclassical Style, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian white ceramic urns vases, Neoclassical style, circa late-20th century, Italy. Great as standalone pieces or as vases with flowers,...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

French Neoclassical Ormolu Amphora/Urn with Bacchanalia Motif by F. Barbedienne
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Neoclassical gilt bronze ormolu amphora/urn with Bacchanalia decoration and marble base by Ferdinand Barbedienne, France By: Ferdinand Barbedienne Material: bronze...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Ormolu, Tin

Early 20th Century Italian Majolica Urn
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th century Italian majolica urn. This gorgeous Italian majolica or maiolica urn or jardiniere is hand decorated with serpents, dolphins an...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Maiolica, Majolica

Pair of Exceptional Carrara White Marble Vases Grand Tour
Located in Rome, IT
Exceptional pair of vases in the shape of a cantharus. From a foot with overlapping moldings like strips, woven ribbons and acanthus leaves, a smooth stem rises, tapering towards t...
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20th Century Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Carrara Marble

Classical 19th Swedish Urn Form Bronze Vase with Sea Dolphin Handles
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and graphic 19th century classical vase was realized in Swededn. It features a square base that ascends into an undulating fillet and an urn form body with a cylindrical...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Handmade Glazed Terracotta Planters by La Madeleine in Anduze
Located in Dallas, TX
Add timeless Provençal elegance to your garden or interior with this pair of handmade Anduze planters by La Madeleine. Crafted in southern France using traditional techniques, each v...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of 19th Century Meissen Gold & White Neoclassical Serpent Handled Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th Century Meissen gold & white neoclassical serpent handled vases. Germany, circa 1880s Design attributed to E.A. Leuteritz Hard to find a pa...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass Neoclassical Glass Jug Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created by a Fratelli Toso company. Blue core with colorful murine and light blue applied handle. A beautiful piece of art for any...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Murano Glass

Beautifully Patinated Neoclassical Cast Iron Vase or Planter Late 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Beautifully Patinated Neoclassical Cast Iron Vase or Planter Late 19th Century. A very elegant and beautifully patinated cast iron vase or planter with a distinct neoclassical desig...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Iron

Early Wedgwood Dipped Pearlware Bough Pot
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A dark brown-glazed pearlware bough pot with pierced cover and applied decoration, made by Wedgwood circa 1785. The development of a whiteware body had been a goal of ceramicists ac...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pearlware

Fleurs Des Siècles Enamel Flower Bouquet by Jane Hutcheson for Gorham
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous arrangement of enamel flowers, "Fleurs Des Siecles" By Jane Hutcheson for Gorham Italy, Circa 1970s Gold and blue enamel flowers, in a blue porcelain container with go...
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1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Enamel

French Neoclassical Tole Green & Gold Cachepot Planter Vase with Lion Heads
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical green & gold tole cachepot, planter, or vase with hand painted grape vines and gilt lion head handles France, Circa Mid-20th Century Measures: 8"W x 5"D x 4...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Metal

Pair of Wedgwood Dark Blue and White Vases
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Wedgwood dark blue and white jasperware vases. Insides of vases have a shiny glazed finish. 6” tall x 5.5” across top x 4.5” across bottom. ...
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1930s British Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

A Pair of Faience Green Italian Urns, retailed by Bergdorf Goodman
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A handsome pair of green tin glazed Faience earthenware low urns. The classic form made in Italy for the wold famous new york city retailer, Bergdorf Goodman
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1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Faience, Terracotta

Pair English Neoclassical Style Painted Carved Wood Urns With Swags and Tassels
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of English urn form knife boxes with wonderful grayish white painted finish. Each urn with swag and tassel decoration and topped with an acorn finial. The top lifts to show inte...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Wood

Anfora Meissen Porcelain Material
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Anfora Meissen porcelain material the handles are with snake motif the body is rotatable and has painted floral motifs Origin Germany circa 1900.
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Early 1900s German Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Silver Plate Trophy Cup "Liberty Cartridge Company" Dated 1913
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ver large and impressive antique silver plate trophy cup, "Liberty Cartridge Company's Trophy Longest Straight Run, 1913, Western Connecticut T...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of French Antique Cabinet Sized Doré Gilt Bronze Cassolettes / Covered Urns
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine pair of antique, diminutive French cassolettes or covered urns. In very finely cast, doré gilt bronze. With full figural cherub handles, ornate Neoclassical decoration, and ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Pair Of Neoclassical White Pottery Urns With Greek Motif
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Glazed White Pottery Urns. Stunning set of pottery urns that feature Greek motifs, depicting gods, goddesses, ...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Pottery

Antique Portland Blue Jasperware Bowl with White Overlay by Wedgwood England
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A stunning Neoclassical Wedgwood Portland blue bowl with a white overlay. This piece is believed to have been a small sugar bowl, however we think it...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Beautiful Antique Vase or Wine Cooler in Patinated Copper 19th Century
Located in Tilburg, NL
This is a wonderful and unusual vase of wine cooler in patinated copper. Europe, 19th century. A great design, this unusual wine cooler has. Great sculptural shape and a very desir...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Copper

Fleurs Des Siècles Enamel Flower Bouquet by Jane Hutcheson for Gorham
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous arrangement of enamel flowers, "Fleurs Des Siecles" By Jane Hutcheson for Gorham Circa 1970s Enamel flowers, in a porcelain container with painted and gold gilt detail...
Category

1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Enamel

Large Antique Porcelain and Ormolu Vase Painted with a Genre Scene
Located in London, GB
Large antique porcelain and ormolu vase painted with a genre scene French, Late 19th Century Height 158cm, width 65cm, depth 46cm This remarkable antique vase, inspired by the icon...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ormolu

Neoclassical vases and vessels for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels 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, ceramic and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical vases and vessels 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 vases and vessels, popular names associated with this style include Wedgwood, Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Ferdinand Barbedienne, and Meissen Porcelain. 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 vases and vessels differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $90 and tops out at $805,222 while the average work can sell for $3,487.

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