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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 Italian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Urn Vases, circa 1820s
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassica gilded bronze urns from Italy. A pair of amphora shaped vases in mercury gilded and polished bronze. Very small cen...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Pair of English Neoclassical Style Iron Garden Urns
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent pair of English neoclassical revival garden urns or jardinières crafted from cast iron. The urns are decorated with Greco-Roman figures with a fluted column base. Beautif...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Iron

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

Large Sèvres-style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Porcelain Vase with Pedestal
Located in London, GB
Large Sèvres-style gilt-bronze mounted porcelain vase with pedestal French, Early 20th Century Vase: height 162cm, width 63cm, depth 48cm Stand: height 66cm, width 48cm, depth 48c...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu

Pair Late 19th Century Black Porcelain Neoclassical Vases
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this pair of tall black porcelain vases dates from approximately 1880s. Decorated with gilt and classical Greek or Roman figures...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Pair of Ormolu Mounted Malachite French Vases after a design by Galberg
By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia
Located in London, GB
A pair of ormolu mounted malachite Ekaterinburg vases after a design by I.I. Galberg French, 20th century Height 51cm, diameter 32cm Crafted to a design by the prestigious architect...
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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Malachite, Ormolu

Pair of Neoclassical Black and White Giustiniani Urns
Located in New York, NY
Pair of neoclassical black and white Giustiniani urns with contrasting foliate rims and scrolled handles on low plinths. Italy, circa 1780s. Dimensions: 7.75" H x 4.5" W handle to ha...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Antique Patinated Bronze Small Neoclassical Vase
Located in San Diego, CA
Small verdigris bronze neoclassical vase circa 1950's with decorative emblems circa 1950's.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Old Paris Porcelain Urns, C. 1800
Located in Doylestown, PA
A pair of campagna-form Vieux Paris porcelain urns with male and female figures painted on one side of each and ancient ruins on the reverse, gilt decoration. Circa 1800, French.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Pair of Old Paris Porcelain Urns, C. 1800
Pair of Old Paris Porcelain Urns, C. 1800
$975 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Italian Porcelain Footed Bowl Urn Neoclassical Style by Mottahedeh, 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Italian porcelain footed bowl urn by Mottahedeh, in the Neoclassical style, circa early-20th century, Italy. Beautiful as a s...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Pair of Russian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Imperial Porphyry Lidded Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality pair of Russian 19th century neo-classical st. Imperial Porphyry lidded urns. Each urn is raised by a fine circular base with an elegant mott...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porphyry

Pair of Ruby Red Glass Urns with Portraits, Bohemia, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Both pieces show remarkable similarities (both in the quality of the color of the glass and of the decoration and in the lines of the same ones) with Bohemian red glass...
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19th Century Czech Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Glass

Vintage Regency Distressed Wrought Iron Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your indoor or outdoor living space with this magnificent Vintage Regency Distressed Wrought Iron Urn, a testament to classical artistry and enduring design. This striking de...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian Neoclassical Style Faux Green and Black Marble Vase Urn, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
Large scale faux marble vase form urn. This impressive piece is over 2 feet tall, (28 inches). It will make quite and impact on an entry or center table. Made of a sturdy composite i...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Composition

19th century French Neo-Greek Style Patinated Brass and Onyx Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
Handsome patinated brass urn converted into a lamp. Four laurel trees and ten different male and female figures, all in classical dress, in circle the urn which includes a pedestal o...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Onyx, Brass

English Victorian Neoclassical Britannia Silver Trophy Cup 1896
Located in New York, NY
Victorian Neoclassical silver covered urn. Made by Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd in London in 1896. Bowl with half-gadrooning interspersed with acanthus leaves; leaf-capped flying side h...
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1890s British Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver

Crystal and Gilt Bronze Jardinière, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Crystal and gilt bronze jardinière. France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century French Gilt Bronze, Baccarat Crystal and Marble Cornucopia Vase
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This large cut crystal cornucopia vase terminates in a ram's head form gilt bronze mount, and is set on a black marble base.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Bronze

Moser Light Green Gilt Glass Centerpiece Vase
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a Moser light green color and gilt glass centerpiece wide urn shaped vase. It is decorated with gold and yellow hand painted “Fleur de Lis“like, flower’s...
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Early 20th Century Czech Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Art Glass

Delft Blue and White "Havana" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "Havana" tobacco jar, with stepped brass lid. Made in the Netherlands circa 1800. Surface of jar decorated with floral cartouche, within which "Havana" is inscribed. De Drie...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Delft, Faience

A Pair of Cast Iron Urns
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A pair of painted cast iron neoclassical urns with fluted bodies, swag decoration and domed lids. To be displayed inside or in the garden. Wonderful condition. England, 1910
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1910s English Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Iron

Pair of Large Italian White Ceramic Urn Vases
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of large Italian white ceramic urn vases with fruit and leave garlands. Manufactory of Bassano del Grappa. Early 20th century. Elegant ...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Albarello Jar, hand painted Italian Jug, Majolica
Located in Bradenton, FL
An impressively formed antique hand painted Italian Faenza Majolica ceramic vessel. Made in the early 1900s. The jug is decorated with colorful floral ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Majolica

Pair of French Old Paris Porcelain Basalt-Glazed Urns w Neoclassical Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome pair of French Old Paris porcelain basalt-glazed double-handled urns with neoclassical decoration; each shapely vase with everted neck above an ovoid body flanked by loop ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

2 Neo-Grec Black & Gold Chinoiserie Mantel Floor Amphora Urns Vases Vessels 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage floor or mantel urns featuring tri claw foot pedestal base supporting an affixed black vessel with Neoclassical / Chinoiserie design of ribbons, birds, flowers and butterflie...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Composition

Pair of Large Neoclassical Breccia Marble Finials
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of large antique neoclassical breccia marble finials. Dating to the early 20th century, these elegant French finials are spectacular display pieces for period and contemporar...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Marble, Breccia Marble

Delft Blue and White "Rappe" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "Rappe" urn-shape tobacco jar with lid, Netherlands, circa 1800. Inscribed “Rappe” within a floral leafy bordered cartouche. Rappe was a coarse kind of snuff mad...
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1790s Dutch Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Oval Silver Plated Monteith Jardinière, French, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oval silver plated Monteith bowl with loop leaf handles. Great as a jardinière or cachepot. Impressed mark on the underside, French, 19th century.
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1860s French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Silver Plate

English Jasperware Blue Wedgwood Vases w/ Neoclassical Subjects on Plinths, Pair
By John Flaxman
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and quite rare pair of 19th century English, Staffordshire, Jasperware blue ground Wedgwood vases with neoclassical subjects on rounded plinths, stylistically attributed...
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1870s English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of French Baccarat Style Cut Glass and Gilt Bronze Urns on Malachite Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mantel, buffet or console with these important antique vases. Created in France circa 1930, each neoclassical urn rests on a square green malachite base ending with bronze...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Sevres Green Ground Vases Mounted as Lamps, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Sevres Gilt Metal Mounted Green Ground Porcelain Two Handle Vases Mounted as Lamps, early 20th century, each painted with romantic panels of courting couples and landscapes, ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Large Near Pair of Painted Porcelain Vases by Royal Vienna
Located in London, GB
Large near pair of painted porcelain vases by Royal Vienna Austrian, Late 19th Century Height 82cm, width 34cm, depth 34cm Crafted in the late 19th century, this near pair showcas...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Modern Large Scale Neolithic Style Ceramic Pots
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two modern Neolithic style Chinese ceramic pots. Sold separately. Large pot has a small hairline crack on the bottom that has been repaired. please...
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20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Saxe Porcelain Jardinière. Germany, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Saxe porcelain jardinière. Germany, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Palatial Large Antique Italian Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Urns
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of Large and Palatial Antique Italian Neoclassical hand carved Alabaster urns of superb craftsmanship and great detail. The main body of each large hand carved alabaster...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Alabaster

1950s Mid-Century Alabaster Stone Vase
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A midcentury Italian stone vase in hand-carved alabaster. Discover timeless elegance with this exquisite midcentury Italian alabaster vase, a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Alabaster

Portuguese Majolica Vase Urn
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Portuguese Majolica Vase Urn. It depicts a hand painted blue and white scenes of young olive trees and some birds flying in the sky. The bottom of the vase is adorned with ...
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20th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Portuguese Majolica Vase Urn
Portuguese Majolica Vase Urn
$408 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Cast Iron Planters, England, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of cast iron planters. England, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Iron

20th Century Porcelain Capodimonte Ornamental Urn or Jar
Located in Miami, FL
20th century porcelain Capodimonte ornamental urn or jar.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Antique Royal Vienna Porcelain Portrait Vases After Max Nonnenbruch
Located in New York, NY
Pair of exceptional large antique porcelain portrait vases from Royal Vienna featuring extensive gilt decorations and the finely painted portrait of a lovely female after the origina...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Porcelain

Delft Blue and White "Manilla" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "Manilla" tobacco jar with stepped brass lid, Netherlands, circa 1790-1809. Decorated with floral cartouche, within which "Manilla" is inscribed. Manilla refers ...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Laudarte SRLCobalt Glass, 24K Gold Gilt Bronze Urn with Malachite Stone, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Laudarte SRLCobalt Glass, 24K Gold Gilt Bronze Urn with Malachite Stone, Italy Offered for sale is an Italian Laudarte Srl cobalt glass and 24K Gold Gilt Bronze urn. The gilt bronz...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Malachite, Bronze

Large Antique French Ormolu Mounted Porcelain Vase
Located in London, GB
Large antique French ormolu mounted porcelain vase French, Late 19th century Height 138cm, width 59cm, depth 46cm This exceptional 19th-century porcelain vase, in a rare white colou...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Ormolu

Pair Glazed Terracotta Obelisks, Italy 1970s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Pair of white glazed Italian terracotta obelisk-form decorative sculptures in excellent condition. Great size at 28" high.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Terracotta

Delft Blue and White "Manilla" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "Manilla" tobacco jar with stepped brass lid, Netherlands, circa 1790-1809. Decorated with floral cartouche, within which "Manilla" is inscribed. Manilla refers to a mild variety of tobacco popular at that time. De Drie Klokken...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Antique French Tole Handled Bucket/Cachepot 'Labors of Cupid'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique French Tole Handled Bucket/Cachepot 'Labors of Cupid' France, Circa 1900 A delightful Antique French Tole Handled Bucket/Cachepot, dating back to the early 1900s, originatin...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Demilune Floor Vase Neoclassical
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Large unique neoclassical plaster floor vase. Fluted tapered design with a textural finish. Curbside to NYC/Philly $400
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1980s Unknown Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Plaster

Paul Milet for Sevres Red Flambe Ormolu Mounted Neoclassical Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Paul Milet for Sevres Red Flambe Ormolu Mounted Neoclassical Vase Designed by Paul Milet (1870-1950) Executed by Sevres Porcelain A beautiful Paul Milet for Sevres red flambe ormo...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ormolu

Large Pair of Antique Glazed Stoneware Urns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large and imposing pair of antique glazed green stoneware urns. Dating from circa 1890, this beautifully preserved antique urns features an iridescent green lustre and striking ga...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Vintage Solid Brass Mottahedeh Jardinière With Ram's Head Handles
Located in Doraville, GA
Vintage solid brass planter / jardinière manufactured by Mottahedeh Design, made in India. The impressive jardiniere is a commanding size with a rams head on each side. The planter m...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Brass

German Porcelain Two Handle Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
German Porcelain Two Handle Vase, late 19th century, with snake entwined handles, oval painted landscape panel, signed illegibly "A. Schu... (?)", with bands of roses and grape vine,...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Large pair 19th Century Berlin lidded vases, 67cm high
Located in Brighton, Sussex
These exquisite late 19th-century pair of Berlin porcelain lidded vases showcase intricate craftsmanship and artistry. Each vase features finely painted scenes depicting pastoral lif...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Vintage Solid Brass Square Jardiniére Or Cachepot
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage solid brass cachepot or jardiniére probably from the 1970’s. The piece stands approximately 9 1/2 inches tall, 9 3/4 inches wide and 9 3/4 inches deep. There are no maker ...
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Late 20th Century Indian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Handmade 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

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Terracotta

Neoclassical Style White Marble Baluster Vases, Pr
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Neoclassical Style White Marble Baluster Vases, 20th century. 11.5" H x 6.5" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
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20th Century Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Pair of French Handmade 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

Antique Neoclassical Style Alabaster Lidded Urn
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent neoclassical styled alabaster lidded urn form vessel. Likely Italian in origin, the exceptionally executed antique features visually str...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Alabaster

Pair Of late 19th Century Vienna Style Vase / Urns
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine pair of late 19th century porcelain painted vases by Royal Vienna, with their superbly painted Kaufmann scenes in a deep red and green ground, they display the hallmarks ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Pair of Apotheosis Vases in black basalt, Wedgwood, circa 1880
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A stunning pair of vases in black basalt. Known as Apotheosis Vases, or sometimes Pegasus Vases, it's rare to find a pair of these; still rare to find the...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Large Antique White Glass Vases by Baccarat
Located in London, GB
Pair of large antique white glass vases by Baccarat French, Late 19th Century Height 120cm, diameter 41cm Of an impressive size, this identical pair of vases are made from sophisti...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

Materials

Opaline Glass

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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