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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
Pair of Flower Vases, Calamine, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of sculptural "violeteros" (flower vases) made in calamine, Rococo inspired. The vessels have a sinuous profile, and are entirely covered with embossed rock decorations. The fig...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Zinc, Other

Pair of Flower Vases, Calamine, 19th Century
Pair of Flower Vases, Calamine, 19th Century

Pair of Flower Vases, Calamine, 19th Century

$770
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 Vases and Vessels

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

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

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

$10,900 / set
Marble, Gilt-Bronze and Cloisonné Center, Neoclassical Style
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Marble, gilt bronze and cloisonné center, neoclassical style.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Marble, Gilt-Bronze and Cloisonné Center, Neoclassical Style
Marble, Gilt-Bronze and Cloisonné Center, Neoclassical Style

Marble, Gilt-Bronze and Cloisonné Center, Neoclassical Style

$10,000
Large Covered Earthenware Vase, Late 19th Early 20th
Located in Brussels, BE
Large Covered Earthenware Vase, Late 19th Early 20th
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Earthenware

Large Covered Earthenware Vase, Late 19th Early 20th
Large Covered Earthenware Vase, Late 19th Early 20th

Large Covered Earthenware Vase, Late 19th Early 20th

$1,600
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Granite Lidded Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning 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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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Granite

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Granite Lidded Urns
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Granite Lidded Urns

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Granite Lidded Urns

$12,500 / set
George III Silver Lusterware Vase
Located in New York, NY
This elegant vase of attenuated proportions was given an unusual silver-luster glaze, and embellished with two medallions on a military theme. One depicts a young soldier with a swor...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

George III Silver Lusterware Vase
George III Silver Lusterware Vase

George III Silver Lusterware Vase

$5,000
19th Century Italian Gran Tour Bronze Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nicely cast with swan handles. Base is 4" x 4".
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Gran Tour Bronze Urns
19th Century Italian Gran Tour Bronze Urns

19th Century Italian Gran Tour Bronze Urns

$2,650 / set
Pair of Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Bronze Urn on Marble Pedestal
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A fine pair of early to mid-19th century Campana shaped patinated bronze urns on Sienna marble pedestals. The bronzes are of good quality with f...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Pair of Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Bronze Urn on Marble Pedestal
Pair of Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Bronze Urn on Marble Pedestal

Pair of Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Bronze Urn on Marble Pedestal

$8,181 / set
Pair of W.M.F. silver plate jardinière with glass. Germany, circa 1900.
By WMF Württembergische Metallwarenfabrik
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

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of W.M.F. silver plate jardinière with glass. Germany, circa 1900.
Pair of W.M.F. silver plate jardinière with glass. Germany, circa 1900.

Pair of W.M.F. silver plate jardinière with glass. Germany, circa 1900.

$15,000 / set
Circa 1880 Pair of German Sterling Silver Lidded Urns
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of circa 1880 German Sterling Silver lidded urns, very heavy. An impressive pair of solid silver urns or vases that are decorated with detailed chased and applied elements including stylized leaves chased around the lower portion of the body. Each Vase has an applied wreath shaped cartouche on one side, one with the image of a woman and a man in period clothing...
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19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Circa 1880 Pair of German Sterling Silver Lidded Urns
Circa 1880 Pair of German Sterling Silver Lidded Urns

Circa 1880 Pair of German Sterling Silver Lidded Urns

$17,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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

Materials

Stone, Granite, Metal, Bronze

Large Antique Neoclassical Scottish Granite Finial
Large Antique Neoclassical Scottish Granite Finial

Large Antique Neoclassical Scottish Granite Finial

$4,767
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

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Vase
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Vase

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Vase

$9,700
Pair of Gilt Bronze and Agate Cassolettes, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of gilt bronze and agate cassolettes, France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Agate, Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze and Agate Cassolettes, France, Late 19th Century
Pair of Gilt Bronze and Agate Cassolettes, France, Late 19th Century

Pair of Gilt Bronze and Agate Cassolettes, France, Late 19th Century

$10,000 / set
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 Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

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

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

$19,800 / set
Italian Neoclassical St. Mid-19th Century Rosso Antico Marble Lidded Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and richly carved Italian neo-classical st. mid 19th century Rosso Antico marble lidded urn. The urn is raised by a circular bullnose ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Italian Neoclassical St. Mid-19th Century Rosso Antico Marble Lidded Urn
Italian Neoclassical St. Mid-19th Century Rosso Antico Marble Lidded Urn

Italian Neoclassical St. Mid-19th Century Rosso Antico Marble Lidded Urn

$18,500
Fine Large 19th Century Fruit Encrusted Schneehallen Vase
Located in London, GB
A continental porcelain vase, entirely encrusted with various fruits and flowers on a white and heavily gilded background.
Category

Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

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

Fine Large 19th Century Fruit Encrusted Schneehallen Vase

$4,390
Pair of Old Paris Platinum Vases
By Old Paris
Located in New Orleans, LA
An important pair of Old Paris platinum-ground and gilt-trimmed porcelain vases with classical figures on each of the panels. Excellent condition. Circa 1...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Old Paris Platinum Vases
Pair of Old Paris Platinum Vases

Pair of Old Paris Platinum Vases

$6,900
Pair of Large Black Marble Urns
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Pair of large black marble urns (marquino negro).
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Pair of Large Black Marble Urns
Pair of Large Black Marble Urns

Pair of Large Black Marble Urns

$14,800 / set
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 ...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

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

$14,900 / set
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 Vases and Vessels

Materials

Siena Marble, Ormolu

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

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

$14,200 / set
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Porcelain De Paris Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. Porcelain de Paris urns. Each urn is raised by a square base below an elegant mottled socle shaped pedestal. The bodies d...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Porcelain De Paris Urns
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Porcelain De Paris Urns

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Porcelain De Paris Urns

$18,500 / set
Neoclassical Pair of Russian Red Jasper and Russian Kalgar Jasper Oval Tazzas
Located in New York, NY
Remarkable pair of Russian neoclassical period red jasper and Russian Kalgar jasper oval shaped tazzas. These beautiful hand-carved oval shaped Russian red jasper tazzas are seated o...
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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Agate

Neoclassical Pair of Russian Red Jasper and Russian Kalgar Jasper Oval Tazzas
Neoclassical Pair of Russian Red Jasper and Russian Kalgar Jasper Oval Tazzas

Neoclassical Pair of Russian Red Jasper and Russian Kalgar Jasper Oval Tazzas

$18,800 / 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 Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble

Hand Carved Rouge Marble Urn
Hand Carved Rouge Marble Urn

Hand Carved Rouge Marble Urn

$9,500
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 Vases and Vessels

Materials

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
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...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

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
19th C. Silvered Bronze Neoclassical Covered Bowl, Att. E.F. Caldwell
By Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A Fantastic 19th Century silvered bronze neoclassical/archeological style covered bowl, Attributed to E.F Caldwell. The bowl and cover are each beautifully hand-chased and hand-chise...
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1890s American Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

19th C. Silvered Bronze Neoclassical Covered Bowl, Att. E.F. Caldwell
19th C. Silvered Bronze Neoclassical Covered Bowl, Att. E.F. Caldwell

19th C. Silvered Bronze Neoclassical Covered Bowl, Att. E.F. Caldwell

$3,200
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

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze Tazza
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze Tazza

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze Tazza

$6,500
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...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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 Vases and Vessels

Materials

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
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...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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
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 Vases and Vessels

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
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 Vases and Vessels

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
Rare Pair of 19th Century Trumpet Vases
By Old Paris
Located in London, GB
An extremely unusual pair of Paris porcelain trumpet-shaped vases in the C18 Mogul Indian style, hand-decorated with exotic birds in trees and foliage, the body sitting on porcelain ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Rare Pair of 19th Century Trumpet Vases
Rare Pair of 19th Century Trumpet Vases

Rare Pair of 19th Century Trumpet Vases

$2,195 / set
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 Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ormolu

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

Large French Ormolu and Cut Glass Vase

$9,329 Sale Price
20% Off
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 Vases and Vessels

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

$13,171 Sale Price
20% Off

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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