Neoclassical Vases
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.
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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Style: Neoclassical
Tiffany American Modern Classical Sterling Silver Vase
Located in New York, NY
Modern Classical sterling silver vase. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1913. Ovoid body with short inset neck and raised foot. Engraved and acid-etched stylized ornament: Imbri...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Neoclassical Paris Porcelain Vases in Royal French Blue, Early 1800s
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of Paris porcelain neoclassical style vases from the early 1800s have stunning details and rich coloration.
Old Paris porcelain, or Vieux Paris, is the term given to the...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Marble
18th Century Louis XVI Pair of Marble Vases with Base
Located in PALERMO, IT
Magnificent pair of marble vases with coeval bases, made of "triponticum marble" also called red peacock eye. Rare type of marble used in ancient times also in the Roman Empire. Pair...
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Marble
Mid-Century German Crystal Noritake Vase with Etched Geometric and Leaf Motifs
By Noritake
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a side table or enfilade with this elegant antique vase. Crafted in Germany circa 1960 of the Hampton Hall line, the tall neoclassical vase sits on a round base and embellis...
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Mid-20th Century German Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Crystal
Planter Marble Red Swedish 19th Century Oval Sarkofag Shape, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Planter marble red Swedish 19th century oval sarkofag shape, Sweden. A planter or decorative vessel made during the 19th century in Sweden. Made from red marble and shaped like a sak...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Marble
A Ceramic 19th Century Red, Gold, Cream and Black, Grand Tour Amphora
Located in Armadale, Victoria
The lip with guilloch pattern, the shoulder with guilloch pattern over palmettes to a pair of gilt foliated rams head handles, the main scene on the body with female charioteer weari...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Wonderful French Dore Bronze Crystal Swirl Glass Ormolu-Mounted Baccarat Vase
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Doré bronze and crystal/ swirl glass ormolu mounted, vase in the manner of baccarat.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Carrara Marble Medici Vases or Urns
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of large and elegant vases or Medici urns, in Carrara marble, with carved decoration in a gallon shape.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Carrara Marble
Greek Neoclassical-Style Terracotta Urn
Located in Pasadena, CA
This a wonderful large mid-20th century"Grand Tour" urn or Amphora. The urn is beautifully decorated with classical figures and is in overall very good condition. This a great unique...
Category
Late 20th Century Greek Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
Creamware Pair of English Flower Holders, 18th Century circa 1780
By Neale & Co.
Located in Katonah, NY
WHY WE LOVE IT: One of our absolute favorites!
A pair of 18th-century creamware flower holders complete with stands and covers made in England by Neale & Co. was one of the finest 18...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Creamware
Portland Vase, Northwood, Wedgwood, circa 1880
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, AU
One of the finest copies of The Portland Vase that Wedgwood produced, in many ways rivalling the First Edition itself.
Decorated by Thomas Lovatt, then cut, polished and shaded b...
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1880s English Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Pottery
Large Pair of French Antique Ormolu-Mounted Cut-Glass Vases Fitted as Lamps
Located in London, GB
A fine large pair of cut glass vases fitted as lamps, Each with ovoid cut glass body flanked by winged swan handles, raised on square ormolu base with four paw feet.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Cut Glass
Pair of Louis XVI Gilt Bronze Cassolettes Attributed to Pierre Gouthière
By Pierre Gouthiere
Located in London, by appointment only
An exceptional pair of ormolu cassolettes, the circular lids with berry finials, located within agate burnished bowls supported on curved legs, and bacchanalian masks tapering to ram...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ormolu
Portland Vase, Full Sized, Wedgwood, circa 1845
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, AU
A full-sized Portland vase in cobalt jasper dip. This is the 'undraped' version, meaning it follows the original, rather than having draperies strategically placed.
A superb exam...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Neoclassical Crystal Baluster Urn
Located in Ross, CA
This crystal urn, with its exquisitely ribbed bowl and baluster shaft, was likely one in a pair and would be perfect for a floral centerpiece.
Provenance: a chateau near Vienne, ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Important Russian Gilt Bronze and Metal Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of important Russian gilt bronze and metal vases
Russian, circa 1820
Dimensions: Height 98cm, width 43cm, depth 38cm
This monumental pair of vases are exquisitely crafted i...
Category
Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Metal, Ormolu
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
Materials
Iron
Pair of Wedgwood Light Brown and White Vases
By Wedgwood
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Wedgwood light brown and white jasperware vases. Insides of vases have a shiny glazed finish. Decorated with different mythological scenes. Stamped on the underside.
Category
Mid-20th Century British Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Pottery
Rare Barbara Barry Baker 24K Gold Murano Glass Footed Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Dayton, OH
Early 20th century Murano glass footed pedestal centerpiece bowl infused with 24K gold flakes, from Baker Furniture’s Barbara Barry Collection. Measure:18".
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Gold
Antique Gilt Bronze Mounted Cut Glass Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This graceful three-piece clock set is designed in a refined neoclassical style, which was fashionable in France in the 19th century. The set has been crafted from finely cut clear g...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century French Bacchus Pewter Pitcher Center Piece Etains de Paris
Located in Labrit, Landes
Rare Bacchus Pewter wine pitcher 19th century center piece.
Chimera at the junction of the handle and the pitcher.
Three punches one punch with the coat of arms of Paris (ship on w...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Pewter
First Edition Portland Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1793
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, AU
Rarely does a first edition Portland vase come onto the market, and even more rarely such a perfect example.
The model for this is the Portland vase in the British Museum, a spect...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Pottery
Torch Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1820
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, AU
A very tall and very striking tricolor torch vase, complete with cover.
In neoclassical iconography, the torches symbolize marriage; hence the love-bird finial.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Wonderful Pair French Ormolu Pierced Bronze Crystal Glass Neoclassical Vases
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair french ormolu pierced bronze crystal/glass neoclassical lion filigree swag vases.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Urn Vase Marble Gray, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Urn marble gray, Sweden. An urn or vase made in marble in Sweden, 20th century.
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Marble
Silver Gilt Portland Vase by Elkington & Co.
Located in New Orleans, LA
This magnificent silver-gilt Portland vase was crafted by the pioneering silversmithing firm of Elkington & Co. The iconic classical scenes are chased upon a textured background with...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Wedgwood Black Basalt Urns Made in England circa 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this pair of Wedgwood early 19th century Black Basalt urns decorated with neoclassical scenes showing figures in oval medallions. The urns are further decorat...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Museum-Quality Porcelain Vase by Imperial Porcelain Factory
By Imperial Porcelain Factory
Located in London, GB
Museum-quality porcelain vase by Imperial Porcelain Factory
Russian, 1857
Measures: Height 102cm, width 41cm, depth 33cm
This amphora shaped Imperial Porcelain Factory vase stan...
Category
1850s Russian Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
"Royal Vienna" Cobalt Urn with Museum Quality Paintings Artist Signed Wagner
Located in Boston, MA
"Royal Vienna" cobalt blue urn with museum quality paintings of Greek mythology of Paris and Helena artist-signed Wagner. The urn base has cobalt ground with raised gold decorations ...
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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 branches and bows. The ...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Art Glass
English Neoclassical Wedgwood Jasperware Blue and White Vase
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful blue and white English Wedgwood Jasperware matte stoneware vase in the Neoclassical style, England, 1967.
All authentication markings' on bottom including; "Wedgwood" "...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic, Pottery
Two Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Urns, Designed by Galberg
By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia
Located in London, GB
These magnificent gilt bronze (ormolu) mounted malachite urns were created in c.1830 to a design by Ivan Ivanovich Galberg (Russian, 1782-1863). Galberg was an important figure, who ...
Category
1830s Russian Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
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. Unknown maker. Very good antique c...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Encaustic Painted Basalt Oenochoe, Wedgwood, circa 1800
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, AU
A fabulous oenochoe (Greek wine jug) in black basalt, with encaustic painting after the Greek to the front and both sides.
Category
1790s English Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Large Glass and Gilt Bronze Vases in the Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
Pair of large glass and gilt bronze vases in the neoclassical style
French, 20th century
Measures: Height 146cm, diameter 60cm
This magnificent pair of neoclassical style vases ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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.
Category
1890s Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Pewter
Neoclassical Sevres Parian and Doré Bronze Mounted Urns or Vases 1920s a Pair
By Sèvres
Located in Stamford, CT
Neoclassical pair of Sevres Parian and doré bronze mounted Urns or Vases circa 1920s. This spectacular pair of table vases having doré bronze bases supporting a finely cast stamped S...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Gilt Bronze, Baccarat Crystal and Marble Cornucopia Vase
By Baccarat
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.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Crystal, Marble, Bronze
Signed Pair Gilded Mintons Pate-Sur-Pate Caged Putti Footed Moon Flask Vases
By Minton
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 black ground. The smiling plum...
Category
1890s English Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Painted and Gilt Porcelain Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a console or a buffet with this elegant pair of antique urns from Paris. Crafted circa 1890 and signed on the bottom, each tall neoclassical vase features a long neck with s...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Cobalt Blue Meissen Serpent Porcelain Vases, 19th Century, Germany
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of 19th century cobalt blue Meissen serpent vases in the Neo-Classical style. Boldly colored cobalt urns with white intertwined double scrolled serpent handles. Urns sits atop r...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Neoclassic Majolica Earthenware Vase with Bird
Located in New York, 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
Materials
Earthenware
Antique French Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Cloisonne Enamel Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This exceptionally detailed clock set consists of a mantel clock and a pair of accompanying vases, which are all crafted in ormolu and extensively decorated in vibrant cloisonné enam...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel
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 this pair of Russian neoclassical va...
Category
20th Century Russian Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French Classical Revival Bronze Vases by Barbedienne, c 1854
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of classical revival patinated bronze vases, designed by Henry Cahieux and cast by Ferdinand Barbedienne, on red marble bases with gilt bronze paw feet.
Signed ‘Henry C...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Bronze
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 (Meissen, 19th century).
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Cut Glass and Gilt Bronze Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of Russian neoclassical style cut glass and gilt bronze vases
Russian, 20th century
Measures: Height 38cm, width 22cm, depth 14cm
Each vase has an ovoid ruby coloured cut g...
Category
20th Century Russian Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Large Basalt Vases, Wedgwood, circa 1900
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, AU
A large pair of vases in the Lebes Gamikos shape, in undecorated black basalt. A classic form that would suit period or contemporary décor.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Wedgwood Jasperware Vase in the Neoclassical Design, 1974 England
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood sage green and white matte Jasperware stoneware vase in the Neoclassical design style, 1974, 20th century, England. Piece is a matte stoneware in a light...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware, Ceramic
Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1800
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, AU
A fine, large vase in black basalt, decorated with an encaustic painted figure of a youth, taken from The Hamilton vase in the British Museum.
The shape is taken from the Greek Hy...
Category
Early 1800s English Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Neoclassical Porcelain Vases, Signed and Numbered, Italy 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
These vases are made of Porcelain, they date from the 19th century, and were made in Italy, by a well-known designer called Carbet.
These are neoclassical style vases, which are han...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
20th Century Russian Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Monumental Pair of Neoclassical Period, Swedish Porphyry Campagna Shaped Vases
Located in New York, NY
A monumental pair of neoclassical period, Swedish Porphyry Campagna shaped vases, circa 1810. These magnificent handcrafted urns are carved from the uniquely Swedish Porphyry stone, ...
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1810s Swedish Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porphyry
Late 18th Century Pair of Italian Maiolica Vases, Milano, circa 1794
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of Maiolica vases
Milano, Manufacture of Pasquale and Carlo Rubati, 1790-1796
They measure:
a) 9.84 in x 12.59 in diameter (25 x Ø 32 cm);
b) 9.68 in x 12.75 in diameter (26 x Ø...
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1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Maiolica
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...
Category
1870s English Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Large 19th C Ormolu and Lavender Cut Glass Campana Vase, C 1850
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large 19th century Ormolu and Lavender cut glass Campana vase, C 1850
An exquisite example, a rare color, a subtle lavender crystal. Mounted in finely cast ormolu mounts with flanki...
Category
Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Covered Urn
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine neoclassical urn in carved alabaster, the richly figured stone reminiscent of fine Siena marble, the figuratively carved lid with gadrooning, supported on a waisted neck and b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Alabaster
Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carrara Marble Urn Vases on Pedestals
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of Italian (probably Florence) 18th century white Carrara marble campana shaped vases, extremely decorative architectural pieces both for indoor or outdoor use dating back to Ne...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Carrara Marble