Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Barva Vase / White Edition
By Pani Jurek
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
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Neoclassical Tole Black & Gold Cachepot Planter Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical black & gold tole cachepot, planter, or vase
Italy, Circa Early 20th Century
Measures: 6"W x 5.25"D x 5.25"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Large Dresden Ornamental Vase in Hand Painted Porcelain with Classicist Scenes
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Large Dresden ornamental vase in hand painted porcelain with classicist scenes and handles in the shape of winged female figures.
19th century.
Measures: 42.5 x 24 cm.
In excellen...
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19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
French Neoclassical Bronze and Leather Urn-Form Peacock Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Neoclassical style table lamp in the form of a leather clad urn with bronze peacocks on either side joined by a decorative rope border with circular bosses in the center. The base wi...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Mid 19th Century French Bronze Grand Tour Vase Signed by Achille Collas
Located in Chicago, IL
This exquisite 19th-century patinated bronze vase, crafted by the esteemed Ferdinand Barbedienne foundry, beautifully demonstrates the innovative reduction technique developed by Ach...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Medicis Style Crystal Vases
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative pair of Medicis style vases is made of crystal. This is a French work. Circa 1900
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Charming Little Pair of Black Iron Urns
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic pair of diminutive black cast iron urns that make an elegant accessory.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Iron
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
Pair of Neoclassical Patinated Bronze and Red Marble Urns Mounted as Lamps
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Each urn cast with frieze of classical figures, raised on a bronze-mounted rouge griotte square marble base. The lampshades are silk and custom made by Blanche Field...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Austrian Amphora Ceramic Vase in Classism Style
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique ceramic Amphora Classism vase with gilded oak leafs and palmettes executed, made in Austria 19th Century.
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1880s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Kolmard Marble Tazza
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Kolmard marble classical form Tazza, Early 19th Century.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
18th Century English Hand Painted Leather Fire Bucket
Located in Nashville, TN
18th century English hand painted leather gallon fire bucket
Wonderfully aged and patinated oil painting of a cherub rising from a shell fo...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Leather
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
Materials
Crystal
Romantic Antique French White Porcelain Vase with Aged Copper Overlay
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely antique French porcelain vase having neoclassical design with incredible aged copper overlay including swags, handles, tassels and base.
Measure...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Copper
19th Century Spanish Ceramic Floral Urn with Two Handles and Carved Wood Base
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish ceramic floral urn with two handles and carved wood base
Enameled and gilded vase ceramic Peyró Antonio Valencia, circa 1950 signed and stamped "Porcelain Peyró". Bas...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Pair of Sevres Style Blue And Gold Vases
Located in Southall, GB
A extremely decorative pair of Sevres style vases in blue and gold. Intricately hand painted in great detail showing reclining figures at leisure in a landscape setting. Idyllic and ...
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
19th C Alfred Daubree French Neoclassical Bronze Figural Urn Vase with Lions
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C Alfred Daubree French Neoclassical / Louis XVI Style Bronze Figural Urn Vase with Lions. Item features dancing maiden scenes on both sides, lio...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Pair Antique Czech Floral Painted and Gilded Porcelain Vases by Fischer and Mieg
Located in New York, NY
Pair Antique Czech Floral Painted and Gilded Porcelain Vases by Fischer and Meig, circa 1880s.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 2 Large Royal Copenhagen Vases. Gustav Friedrich Hetsch, Denmark, 1957.
Located in Malmö, SE
A pair of very elegant and well crafted Royal Copenhagen vases with gilded hand painted details.
Designed by Gustav Friedrich Hetsch. Made by ROYAL COPENHAGEN in Denmark, 1957.
Exce...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
A Pair of 19th century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze Urns
Located in Chicago, IL
A Pair of Circa 1850 Pompeian Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Urns. These beautiful urns have boar's head handles surmounted by double-sided classical male and female mask busts, cast ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
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 French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Pair Of Brown Marble Bell Shaped Urns
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a set of brown marble bell shaped urns with gilt bronze ram heads and square marble pedestals. The marble has a bold white veining patte...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
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
Materials
Maiolica
Pair, Cabinet of Curiosity Neoclassical Style Blanc De Chine Porcelain Urns
By Capodimonte
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian, 20th century.
A pair of petite blanc de chine porcelain urns with floral stem motif extending from each. Marked to underside with the Capodimonte blue mark.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Beautiful Elegant Crystal Vase by Moser Stamped
By Moser
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Elegant Crystal vase by Moser circa 1980's, excellent condition no chips or scratches gorgeous design.
Category
20th Century Czech Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
19th C French Neoclassical Bronze Figural Lion Plant Stand Vase Pedestal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical Style Bronze Figural Lion Plant Stand Vase Pedestal. Item features a highly decorated bronze frame with figured lion accen...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Tall Vintage Crystal Decanter/Bottle 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful crystal bottle made in Italy 1950s.
Category
1920s Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal, Silver
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Sevres Blue Ground Porcelain Ovoid Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
Sevres Blue Ground Gilt Metal Mounted Porcelain Ovoid Vase, early 20th century, painted with a continuous scene of Aphrodite and various cherubs frolicking in the clouds, signed "C. ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
Antiqu Salmon Red Concrete Garden Urn Planter
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome antique concrete garden urn or planter. This salmon colored paint encrusted urn is in fabulous vintage condition with lots of gorge...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Concrete
Neoclassical Style Onyx Goblet Style Vase, Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A classic style solid onyx vessel. Hand-turned and polished to a gloss finish in a vintage shade of moss green.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Onyx
Matched Pair 19th Century French Opal Vases w/ Green Enamel & Gilt Decoration
By Baccarat
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This matched pair of handblown "Pate de Riz" white Opal vases are tall, elegant yet understated. The soft white body is decorated with hand-painted green and gold enamels in a neocla...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Blown Glass
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
German Amphora Neoclassical style, 1900s
Located in Lisbon, PT
An amphora vase in silver-plated pewter and glass with Greek figures throughout the circular length of the bulge, two griffins representing the god Apollo (Griffin half eagle half li...
Category
20th Century German Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Tall Pair of Cast Polished Brass Neoclassical Urns
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A handsome pair of elongated neoclassical cast and polished brass urns. The straight slender handles with cast rosettes at the tops and rams head detail at the bottom. The urns with ...
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1970s Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Stone Pentworth Bird Bath Garden Planter Urn
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a classical garden bird bath made from reconstituted stone
Can function as a bird bath, font or planter
Can you imagine how this would look with our feathered friends...
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1980s Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Stone
Pair of WMF Amphorae
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of WMF amphorae
Electroplated pewter and turquoise opaline
Neoclassical style
Origin Germany Circa 1890
Sealed in its base WMF.
Wear and tear very good condition.
Württembergisc...
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1890s Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pewter
Neoclassical Greco-Roman Gilt and Painted White Opaline Glass Vase
Located in New York, NY
Antique (early 20th century) milk white glass vase with finely gilt and hand-painted Greco-Roman designs including procession of important figures and chariot.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Glass
19th century Old Paris Porcelain Urn Pair with Swan Handles
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of French Old Paris unmarked urns are made of hard paste porcelain with polychrome and gold leaf. The pedestal bases are attached with an iron bolt. These classical form urns ar...
Category
1830s French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century French Carved Green Marble and Bronze Dore Cassolettes
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France, circa 1890, these antique urns are carved of marble and stand on square bases ending with bronze rounded feet. Each vessel with bronze ring motif around, is dresse...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Triptych of Silver Jars branded Boin Taburet a Paris
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful antique triptych of silver jars branded Boin Taburet in Paris, a very famous and highly prized 20th century French silver manufactory.
The jars ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
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.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Earthenware
Mid-Century French Cut Crystal Vase with Etched Geometric and Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a side table or enfilade with this elegant antique vase. Crafted in France circa 1960, the tall neoclassical vase sits on a octagonal base and embellished with a wide mouth ...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Crystal
Pair of 19th Century Classical Rouge Marble Vases on Giltwood Bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19 century Italian neoclassical Rouge marble vases on later giltwood bases.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
Delft Blue and White "Dunkerer" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "Dunkerer" tobacco jar circa 1780, from the Netherlands. Not the original brass lid - it is larger than the opening. Surface of jar is decorated with floral cart...
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Italian Vases, Liguria/Genoa, Mid-19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of off-white Italian marble vases on baluster-shaped feet above square bases. The lower third of the vase shows a bellied, gadrooned wall. The vases have old restorations, the b...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble
Striking White Italian Ceramic Neoclassical Urn
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A beautiful vintage Italian ceramic urn makes a timeless romantic tabletop accessory. Lovely details.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Ceramic
Delft Blue and White "Dunkerer" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "Dunkerer" tobacco jar, with brass lid topped with an acorn finial knob. Made in the Netherlands circa 1840. Surface of jar decorated with floral cartouche, within which "Dunkerer" is inscribed. Jars marked "Dunkerer" contained a processed tobacco imported to Dunkirk (Dunkerque), France from Saint Domingue (now Haiti). De Drie Klokken...
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1830s Dutch Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Brass
Antique Paul Revere Pottery Saturday Evening Girls Vase Signed and Dated 5/24
Located in Westfield, MA
This charming vase from Paul Revere Pottery, crafted by the Saturday Evening Girls (SEG) collective, showcases the skilled craftsmanship and distinctive artistry of early 20th-century American pottery. The vase is signed and dated “5/24,” likely indicating it was made in May 1924, which adds to its historical value as a piece of SEG’s unique legacy.
The vase features a beautiful, bright yellow glaze with a rich crackle finish, typical of SEG pottery, which has become a sought-after characteristic of these handcrafted items. The design is simple yet striking, with a clean, smooth shape and a contrasting white and black rim that adds an extra touch of elegance.
In nice antique condition, this vase reflects the quality and artistry of the Paul Revere Pottery collective. The piece serves as an excellent example of American Arts and Crafts pottery...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Pottery
French Gilt & Patinated Bronze Garniture with Applied Foliate/Floral Decoration
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This exceptional late 19th century three-piece French garniture includes two footed urns and a low footed centerpiece bowl. The urns and bowl are composed of patinated bronze with ormolu mounts which include neoclassical mask detail and rest on square marble plinths with ormolu bases. The pieces have distinctive elongated handles at the sides which terminate in stylized pendant decoration. As seen in the accompanying photographs, the exterior of the urns and bowl feature applied bronze decoration in the form of ornate foliate swags with flowers. Please be sure to zoom in on the photos to better appreciate the detail of the cast decoration, it is impressive.
The urns stand 15.75" tall as measured to the top of the rims. The handles are 5" from edge to edge as measured from their outside points. The feet are 4.25" square.
The centerpiece bowl stands...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Delft Blue and White "Varinas" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "Varinas" tobacco jar with lid, Netherlands, circa 1790-1809. Decorated with floral medallion with painted reverse. Inscribed with "Varinas," a tobacco variety c...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Alabaster
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
Materials
Bronze
Walnut and Cane Jardiniere Planter
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful classic style and lines. Walnut frame with cane insert sides. Removable top and fully lined on both layers.
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Marble, & Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Patinated Bronze, Ormolu, and Rouge Griotte marble urns. Each impressive urn is raised by an octagonal Ro...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
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
Materials
Alabaster
Petite Blue & White Delft Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Petite blue & white delft tobacco jar with gilded metal rim circa 1830. Neoclassical scrolling floral decoration.
Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will inclu...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Neoclassical Style Bronze Mounted Hand Painted Porcelain Urn
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a heavy mounted gilt bronze porcelain urn. It is hand painted in the center of the body with a pastoral scene of a romantic couple seated and the gentleman is offering a bouquet of flowers to the lady. The other side depicts a scene of a maid showing a basket of flowers to a lady, while another lady observes some birds and a male servant is apparently rolling a yard stick. A relief of white feathers with gilt borders adorned above and below the hand painted scenes. A gilt bronze wide band embellished with a relief of acanthus leaves covers the neck. From it come out one gilt bronze “S...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Vases and Vessels
Materials
Bronze
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.