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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 French Stone Neoclassical Urns, 20th century
Located in South Salem, NY
Elegant and timeless, this pair of early 20th-century Neoclassical French stone urns embodies exquisite craftsmanship. Carved with care, each urn sho...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Marble

Pair of Vintage Glazed Neoclassical Planters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful patina on these vintage planters/urns. Can be for interior or exterior. Believed to be glazed terracotta, but could be porcelain. Base is 16" x16". No breaks of cracks.
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20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain, Terracotta

Pair of 19th Century French Bronze Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of handled finely chased and cast bronze and dore bronze urns/garniture.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

English Delft Campana Vase, C1760
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare, large vase in a classical shape, decorated with figures in a landscape. Large pieces of delftware are not often found. See CIRC 43-1963 in the V&A for a similar example.
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Mid-18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

Murano Blue and Smoked Art Glass Urn Vase, Signed by Roberto Rossi, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created by Roberto Rossi (signed). Blue on the outside, white glass on the inside, handles and foot i...
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1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Murano Glass

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

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Malachite, Bronze

Italian Maiolica Pharmacy Flasks Felice Clerici, Milan Circa 1770-1780
Located in Milano, IT
Two maiolica pharmacy flasks Milan, Felice Clerici Manufacture, 1770-1780 They each measure 9.44 in (24 cm) in height x 6.10 in (15.5 cm) in diameter l...
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1770s Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Maiolica

Large Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Vase
Located in London, GB
Large Neoclassical style gilt bronze and porcelain vase French, 19th Century Measures: height 87 cm, diameter 27 cm This grand porcelain vase is crafted in the style of Sèvres. ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Enamel, Ormolu

Ravinet & Co Paris 1912 Louis XVI Neoclassical Urn Vase Bacchus in .950 Silver
By Louis Ravinet and Cie, Paris
Located in Miami, FL
An impressive large mythological vase with Bacchus heads. Beautiful antique decorative urn vase, created in Paris France by Ravinet & Cie in...
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1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Silver, Sterling Silver

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

Neoclassical, Bronze, Marble, Table-Top Urns, France, 1920s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Neoclassical, Bronze, Marble, Table-Top Urns, France, 1920s Pair of small Neoclassical style marble and bronze table-top urns designed and produced in France c. 1920s. Each example ...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Bronze and Onyx Champlevé Enamel Vases, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of late 19th century Neoclassical colorful bronze and onyx champlevé enameled footed vases, France By: unknown Material: bronze, copper, metal, enamel, paint, stone, onyx Techn...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Onyx, Stone, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Enamel

Signed Pair Gilded Mintons Pate-Sur-Pate Caged Putti Footed Moon Flask Vases
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This charming pair of gilded olive brown Mintons pâte-sur-pâte footed moon flask vases feature a romantic caged putto motif executed in white slip on a bla...
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1890s English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Magnificent Classical Bronze Urn on Marble Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Luscious bronze urn on marble base having classical decoration and warm patina.
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Bronze

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

1920s French Sarreguemines Red Majolica Bronze Ormolu Jardiniere Bowl
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a gorgeous majolica jardiniere or centerpiece bowl by Sarreguemines France, circa the 1920s. The Sarreguemines pottery was founded around 1784 by brother...
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1920s Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Majolica

Ormolu Sèvres Porcelain Bronze Candelabra François Boucher, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A very rare Ormolu Sèvres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Candelabra with a hand painted scene by François Boucher. ‘P . F . Boucher’ original mark o...
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18th Century Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Bronze, Ormolu

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

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

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Alabaster

19th Century Neoclassical Style Tole Water Cooler by Adams & Westlake
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 19th century tole water cooler by Adams & Westlake out of Chicago. It has an enamel interior with a brass spigot. The exterior shows paint losse...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Metal, Brass, Enamel

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

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Ceramic, Stoneware

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

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Porcelain

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

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Enamel

Antique Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mounted Green Marble Centerpiece Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Our antique (late 19th century) footed centerpiece bowl is finely carved from green marble with gilt bronze mounts including foliate band below the rim, beading at the base of the so...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive pair of 19th century Neo-Classical st. bronze urns. Each urn is raised on a square mottled edge black Belgian marble base. Above is the patinated bronze urn with gi...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Antique Neoclassical Style Bronze Urn with Putti in Relief
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A footed urn with relief decoration of putti in high relief cavorting in a landscape as gardeners. They carry a planter with a tree, basket and garlands of flowers. An urn on a pedes...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

Pair French Green Painted Tole Cachepots or Platnern
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of French tole cachepots feature hand painted Classical landscapes, and gilt brass loin head and ring handles.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Tôle

Large Neoclassical Alabaster Campagna-Shaped Vase
Located in London, GB
A large alabaster campagna-shaped vase Continental, 20th century Measures: Height 34.5cm, diameter 24cm In a distilled neoclassical style in the so-called campagna shape, this fine vase is made from alabaster, a fine-grained, white, and lightly tinted type of gypsum. It was made as mineral specimen vase...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Alabaster

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

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Delft, Faience

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

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Silver Plate

Pair of Porcelain Vases, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of porcelain vases, France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Large Belgian Silver Gilt Vase, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Large Belgian silver gilt vase, 19th century Belgian, 19th Century Height 36cm, width 52cm, depth 39cm This superb vase is crafted from shining silver gilt. Of rounded campagna for...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Silver

VILLEROY & BOCH METTLACH 1890 Phanolith Neo Classic Green Cameo Amphora
Located in Miami, FL
A neo classic green cameo amphora designed by Villeroy & Boch in Mettlach. This is a very rare tall Phanolith cameo vase, created in Germany by the Villeroy & Boch Mettlach company,...
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1890s German Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

19th Century French Neoclassical Style Bronze Vase by Levillain and Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
This elegant vase is cast entirely in bronze and it is signed by its makers, the sculptor Ferdinand Levillain (French, 1837-1905) and the master bronzier Ferdinand Barbedienne (Frenc...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

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

Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Polished Iron Campana Form Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mantel or buffet with this elegant pair of classical Roman antique urns. Crafted in France circa 1870, each vase stands on an integral platform square base, over a gadroon...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Iron

Pair of 19th Century Classical-Style Red Vases with Accents in Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
A large pair of classic vases distinguished by their “oxblood” color: a deep, rich red that lends great presence to this highly decorative pair. These vases are amphora-shaped, with...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

18th Century Large Pair of Italian Gilded Handled Vases Neoclassical Carving
Located in Milano, MI
Set of two large 18th century Neoclassical giltwood vasesa pair of carved and giltwood handled centre vases, on square base, portapalme realized in carved Cembran pinewood with Neoclassical foliate motifs carved with vegetal patterns. Could be mounted as large table lamps or used as decorative vases. This pair of antique lamp bases...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Wood

Large 18th Century Alabaster Copy of the Medici Vase
Located in London, GB
A very fine 18th century alabaster copy of the Medici Vase, after the antique. Almost certainly made in Italy for a wealthy Grand Tourist and a faithful copy of one of the most renow...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Alabaster

Delft Blue and White "Rappe" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "Rappe" urn-shape tobacco jar with lid, Netherlands, circa 1790-1809. Inscribed “Rappe” and decorated with coastal scene and seated “Amerindian” figure. Rappe wa...
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1790s Dutch Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Faience

Pair of Meissen Porcelain Vases with Snake Handles
Located in Pembroke, MA
A highly-decorative pair of yellow porcelain vases, hand-painted with detailed central romantic scene, and having snake-form handles (Me...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

Italian Neoclassical Bronze and Gilt Urns
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian neoclassical (19th century) bronze and gilt trimmed urns surrounded by Greek masks and having intertwined handles resting on a square black ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

19th Century French Neoclassical Marble And Dore Bronze Cassolette
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine French cassolette urn in green marble with neoclassical bright dore bronze mounts. The rim with a leaf and ribbon band and the twin upright handles decorated with rosettes and...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Bronze

Barva Vase / White Edition
Located in Grojec, PL
Available in 4 shapes. Price is per one piece. White can be seen as a color, yet it often symbolizes the absence of hue or saturation. It occupies a unique place in the spectrum, bl...
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2010s Polish Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Ceramic

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

Tiffany & Co. Crystal Vase of Campana Form
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous hexagonal crystal vase by Tiffany & Co. Signed and in very good condition with no chips or cracks. Heavy and solid. Decorative urn shape elegant on its own, also with ample ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Crystal

Neoclassical Style LapisLazuli and Bronze Vase Lamps by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This Neoclassical Style Set of Lapis Lazuli and Gilt Bronze Vase Lamps by Gherardo Degli Albizzi are exceptional pieces of luxury design. Vases, which have an ovoid form, feature bul...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Marble, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Bronze

19th Century French Limoges Hand-Painted Covered Tureen with Platter
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Limoges hand-painted covered tureen with platter is a stunning example of the exquisite porcelains that were produced during th...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Porcelain

PAIR OF ANTIQUE FRNECH GILDED BRONZE EWER VASES, 19th CENTURY
Located in Rostock, MV
A very rare pair of antique French neo-classical gilded bronze ewer vases from the 19th century. These ewers, created in the mid-19th century, are wonderful examples of the revival ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Bronze

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

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Stoneware

Georgian Blue John and Silver Urn
Located in New Orleans, LA
This important George III blue John urn is attributed to famed Swedish architect Sir William Chambers. The solid piece is carved entirely from rare Blue...
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18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Stone, Marble

Pair of Russian Cut Blue Glass and Gilt Bronze Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of Russian cut blue glass and gilt bronze vases Russian, 20th century Measures: Height 38cm, width 20cm, depth 13cm Each vase in this pair of Russian neoclassical vases has...
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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Bronze, Ormolu

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

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

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Brass

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

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

Italian Neoclassic Majolica Earthenware Vase with Bird
Located in Queens, NY
Italian neo-classic antique Majolica vase with side handles and decorated with blue, yellow, and green flowers, fruit and bird.     
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Earthenware

19th Century Red Glazed Jardiniere With Lion Head Masks
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Jardiniere with lion head masks and garland detailing decorated with blended rich red majolica glaze.
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19th Century Irish Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Majolica

Two Neoclassical Style Russian Cut Glass and Ormolu Vases
Located in London, GB
Two neoclassical style Russian cut glass and Ormolu vases Russian, 20th century Dimensions: Height 32cm, width 16cm, depth 12cm Each vase in thi...
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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels

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Ormolu

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

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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