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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.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
19th Century French Bronze Urn Stamped "Clodion"
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A campana form urn with twin handles, cast with frolicking putti and trailing ivy leaves. The basin seated on a spiral fluted foot over a square plinth. Stamped CLODION below one han...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Pair of Italian Bronze Figural & Grapevine Cachepots, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian bronze figural cachepots with decorative grapevines, fruit trees, floral swags and gadrooning motif, Early 19th Century. Cachepot...
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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamel Urns
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze and Champleve Enamel Urns
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Elegant Neoclassical Style Alabaster Marble Vase or Table Light
Located in Rome, IT
Neoclassical style Alabaster marble table light or vase. We can customize also without a lamp holder. Timeless elegant piece for your interior to ...
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2010s European Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Alabaster

NEO-CLASSIC Swedish Scent Perfume Bottle In Cobalt Glass And 925 Sterling Silver
By Mema
Located in Miami, FL
A perfume scent bottle made in Sweden. Very beautiful and lovely perfume scent bottle, created in the city of Lidköping Sweden by the MeMa Sterling Co. back in the 1975. The bottle has been made in cobalt blue glass with a fitting lid and a removable frame, crafted in solid .925/.999 sterling. The sterling cover was made up in the neo-classic empire style with multiple floriated garlands patterns. Note: This bottle may be also used as a vinegar or olive oil dispenser...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Elegant Neoclassical Style Alabaster Marble Vase or Table Light
Located in Rome, IT
Neoclassical style Alabaster marble table light or vase. We can customize also without a lamp holder. Timeless elegant piece for your interior to ...
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2010s European Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Alabaster

Pair of Antique Bronze Grand Tour Townley Vases
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A matching pair of 19th century bronze Grand Tour scale models of the Townley Vase, after the marble 2nd century Roman antique. Circa 1870, these antique urns are in good condition,...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Metal, Bronze

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 Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Porcelaine de Paris Hand-Painted Neoclassical Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mantel, console, or buffet with this elegant pair of antique vases. Handcrafted in France circa 1870 and attributed to the Porcelaine de Paris manufacture, each large vess...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Ornate English Porcelain Vase in Shape of Archaic Oil Lamp Vessel
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This ornate porcelain vase is in the shape of an archaic oil lamp. It has double heads and double spouts.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

19th Century Pair of Italian Bronze Grand Tour Urns
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Pair of Italian Bronze Grand Tour Urns. Gorgeous design, see photos.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Bronze

Neoclassical Style Marble and Bronze Vase by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This neoclassical style marble and gilt bronze vase by Gherardo Degli Albizzi are exceptional pieces of luxury design. Vases, which have an ovoid form, feature bulbous marble bodies...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Bronze

Antique Gorham American Victorian Classical Coin Silver Vase
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Classical coin silver vase. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1860. Conical bowl with everted curvilinear rim; tapering bracket side handles mounted with cast female heads a...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Silver

Neoclassical Style Italian Chalice-Shaped Vase in Ground and Diamond Crystal
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Before describing the object under consideration, we must make an important clarification; the artifact, one of many that we will publish over time, is part of the museum collection ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Silver Urn Vase Milan by Emanuele Caber
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very decorative neoclassical silver urn stamped by the Italian silversmith Emanuele Caber, dating from around 1825. It has the Milan warranty stamp, and stamp of the silver finenes...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Silver

Pair of painted gold venetian glass vases. Italy, Early 20th Century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of painted gold venetian glass vases. Italy, Early 20th Century.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Gold

Antique Neoclassical, Empire Period, Berlin-KPM Gold Ground Campana Vase
Located in New York, NY
An exceptionally rare and quite exquisite antique Neoclassical Berlin (KPM) manufactory gold ground Campana shaped two handled vase. The continuous pattern...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Pair of Marble and Gilt Bronze Cassolettes, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of marble and gilt bronze cassolettes. France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Bronze

20th Century Classicist Style Vase with Lid
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century classicist style vase with lid. Natural marble in gold. (U-Hai-13).
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20th Century Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Marble

19th Century Hand-Painted Lidded Urn from Rouen
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century hand-painted lidded urn from Rouen is typical of the colorful and artistic works from the storied region, capturing the vivid natural hues o...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Mid-19th-century bronze mini vase signed by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Mid-19th-century bronze mini vase signed by Ferdinand Barbedienne This Neo-Greek style vase, possibly from the second half of the 19th century, is made of bronze with gilt details. I...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Antique Hand-Painted Opaline Footed Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique hand-painted opaline footed vase will make a delightful addition to your decor, with subtle gray tones in the background and warm browns and go...
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Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Claret Jug, Silver, Anselmo Prior and Mason, Vitoria, Spain, 1816-1846
Located in Madrid, ES
Jug. Silver. Anselm Prior and Mason. Vitoria, Spain, between 1816 and 1846. With contrast markings. Silver jug in its color with a square base that serves as a support for the ci...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Silver, Other

19th Century French Neoclassical Painted and Gilt Porcelain Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a console or a buffet with this elegant antique urn from Paris. Crafted circa 1890 and signed on the bottom, the tall neoclassical vase features a long neck over a rounded base. The urn is gilt hand painted with a central medallion of classical decor of floral motifs with the Louis XVI...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Italian Neoclassical Style Pair of Rock Crystal and Bronze Tazzas
Located in Cypress, CA
Italian neoclassical style pair of hand-carved and hand polished rock crystal and gilt bronze tazzas, mid-20th century. Base measurement is 4.25 inches x 4.25 inches.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Rock Crystal, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Painted and Gilt Porcelain Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a console or a buffet with this elegant pair of antique urns from Paris. Crafted circa 1890 and signed on the bottom, each tall neoclassical vase features a long neck with side handles. The "Porcelaine de Paris" urns are gilt hand painted with a central medallion of classical decor...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Very Fine Ormolu-Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Vase
Located in London, GB
The ovoid body painted with a figure of a maiden in embrace with a reluctant cupid, signed 'M. Demonceaux', the reverse with two putti at play, on circular foot and square base with ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Pair 19th Century French Neoclassical Painted and Gilt Porcelain Trumpet Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a console or a buffet with this elegant pair of antique vases from Paris. Crafted circa 1890, the tall neoclassical vessels feature a lo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Mid-19th Century Silver Vase Owned and Marked by a Jewish Family
Located in New York, NY
A silver vase rested on three stylized legs, decorate with two classical rings surrounding the lower and upper parts. What makes this vase unique however, is the mark that appears at...
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Mid-19th Century Polish Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Silver

Rams Head Tazza Style Coade Stone Urn
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A small English rams head urn in ‘tazza’ style attributed to Coade (unmarked) circa 1790. Dating from the Georgian era, this urn has a neoclassical look, well modelled with a pair of...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Coade Stone

Antique Marble and Gilt Bronze Centrepiece Attributed to Edward F. Caldwell & Co
Located in London, GB
Antique marble and gilt bronze centrepiece attributed to Edward F. Caldwell & Co. American, Early 20th Century Height 31cm, width 75cm, depth 30cm Attributed to Edward F. Caldwell ...
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Early 20th Century North American Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Ormolu

Box Tobacco Swedish, 19th Century Stone Sweden
Located in New York, NY
A tobacco box made during the 18th-19th century in Sweden. From gray lime stone in a temple shape. Neoclassical.   
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Stone

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 Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Neoclassical KPM Berlin Porcelain Vase with Lid Weimarer Vase
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
This magnificent porcelain vase with a lid, crafted by Königliche Porzellan-Manufaktur Berlin (KPM), rests on an elegant base and is exquisitely painted. The front and back of the va...
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20th Century German Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Giant Bishop Chess Piece Wooden Sculpture With Secret compartiment
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice giant Bishop chess piece. Made of several woods following a pattern. The top comes off, and it has something like an urn, maybe a secret hidden place. Chess is a two-playe...
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1910s Unknown Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Wood

19th Century English Pine Wine Cooler/Jardiniere
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A classical 19th century carved pine Wine Cooler/Jardiniere urn of Campana form, with moulded rim and gadrooned waist, and raised on plinth base, with tin liner. Circa 1880. In good ...
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1880s English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Tin

Medici-shaped glass vase circa 1950
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Medici-shaped glass vase circa 1950
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1950s European Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Glass

Large Antique Neoclassical Scottish Granite Finial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique Neoclassical Scottish granite finial. Displayed on a raised gilt-metal square bronze base, this elegant turned granite finial is a spectacular display piece for perio...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Stone, Granite, Metal, Bronze

Pair of George III Neo Classical Vases by Thomas Pitts I, 1771
Located in London, GB
A very rare and unusual pair of early George III Neo Classical Vases made in London in 1771 by Thomas Pitts I The vases are modelled in the very r...
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18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Beautiful Tall Vintage Crystal Decanter/Bottle 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful crystal bottle made in Italy 1950s.
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1920s Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Crystal, Silver

Antique Westerwald Pottery Vase Neoclassic Lady Figure Very Fine Stoneware
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Westerwald pottery vase with Neoclassical figure heads A very decorative stoneware vase in...
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20th Century German Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

Berlin Blue and Gold Vase Mounted as Lamp, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Berlin blue and gold vase mounted as lamp, circa 1820.
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1820s German Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

19th Century Neoclassical Swedish or Russian Porphyry Campana Urn Vase
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An early 19th century Swedish or Russian Porphyry campana urn vase carved in a Classic shape, likely carved by the Alvdalen factory in Sweden, the vase presently mounted on a faux gr...
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porphyry

Set of Four Alabaster Urns with Beaded Glass Ornaments on Pedestals
Located in New York, US
Our set of four neoclassical alabaster urns with ormolu bronze mounts, of northern European origin and dating from the early 20th century, feature cascading molded and beaded glass ornaments...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Alabaster, Bronze

George III Neo Classical Water or Tea Urn by Samuel Godbehere & Edward Wigan
Located in London, GB
A very fine George III Neo Classical Water or Tea Urn made in London in 1790 by Samuel Godbehere & Edward Wigan. This very fine piece stands on a square pedestal platform with four ...
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18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Silver

Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Vase Signed Sèvres, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Porcelain and gilt bronze vase signed Sèvres, France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

19th Century, Pair of Italian Lacquered Bronze Vases
Located in IT
19th Century, Pair of Italian Lacquered Bronze Vases Pair of vases in bronze lacquered with fake porphyry with applications in chiseled and gilded bronze, Rome, late nineteenth cent...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Pair of Royal Vienna Porcelain Iridescent Pink Vases with Neoclassical Scenes
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th century Louis XVI Style Royal Vienna Porcelain Iridescent pink vases with neoclassical scenes. Of rounded form these covered vases are spectacular. Each has a particul...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Pair of Porcelain Apothecary Jars
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a pair of wide cylindrical white porcelain apothecary lidded jars. They are hand painted and decorated with some laurel’s branches in the front. The lids are shaped as doctoral ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Pair of Porcelain Apothecary Jars
Pair of Porcelain Apothecary Jars
$880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Two antique Neoclassical style gilt bronze tripod stands
Located in London, GB
These large, gilt bronze tripod stands have been designed in a majestic French Neoclassical style. Both stands serve to support bowls, raising t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Ormolu, Bronze

Onyx, Porcelain, Gilt-Bronze and Cloisonnè Sevres Center, Neoclassical Style
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Onyx, porcelain, gilt bronze and cloisonnè Sevres center. Neoclassical Style. France late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Onyx, Bronze

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 Vases and Vessels

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Ormolu

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal urn. The urn is raised by a square base with elega...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Crystal, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze Tazza
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze tazza. The urn is raised on a Vert de Patricia marble hexagonal base below the fluted column support with patinated ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century neo-classical st. Baccarat crystal and ormolu vase. The vase is raised by handsome paw feet below the circular ormolu base with a fine mottled bord...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Crystal, Ormolu

Fine 19th Century Austrian Royal Vienna Porcelain Hand Painted Urn
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century Austrian Royal Viennese porcelain urn with hand painted classical scenes. Very fine detailed decoration.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

George III Neo Classical Wine/Water Jug by Smith & Sharp, London, 1775.
Located in London, GB
A very fine & unusual George III Neo Classical Wine/Water Jug made in London in 1775 by Daniel Smith & Robert Sharp. The Jug stands on an applied foot which is decorated with bold b...
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18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Silver

Pair of French Mid-19th Century Patinated Bronze & Ormolu Neoclassical St. Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French mid 19th century patinated bronze and ormolu neo-classical st. urns. The urns are raised by square pediments with a patinated base below a Coeur de Rai desi...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Bronze, Ormolu

Two Very Large French Silvered Bronze Vases
Located in London, GB
Standing 1.15 meters (45 inches) tall, these grand neoclassical style vases are designed to make an impact. Crafted from silvered bronze, the vases are truly magnificent works, which...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Two Very Large French Silvered Bronze Vases
Two Very Large French Silvered Bronze Vases
$33,338 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of W.M.F. silver plate jardinière with glass. Germany, circa 1900.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of W.M.F. silver plate jardinière with glass. Germany, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s German Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Silver Plate

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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