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. 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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Style: Neoclassical
Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass Neoclassical Miniature Vase, Italy, 1960s
By Fratelli
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created by a Fratelli Toso company. Blue, turquoise, white and light blue colors. A beautiful piece of art for any room.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Murano Glass
Antique Copy of an Askos, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small bronze vessel of the 19th century in the shape of an antique Askos with resting rams on the broad opening and an ear-shaped handle, decorated with leaves. The shape of the body...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Porcelain Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of ormolu mounted serves porcelain vases.
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Set di Quattro Vasi Medicei Neoclassici Decorazioni Da Tavola Italiane Fine 1700
Located in Milano, MI
Quattro Decorazioni da Tavola Neoclassiche composte da quattro basamenti in legno intagliato, laccato e dorato sormontati da un vaso mediceo in biscuit sovrastante.
Di origine Itali...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
19th C Spongeware Tooth Brush Holder / Dish
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 19th C spongeware tooth brush holder/dish.
Toothbrush holder - 3.5 x 5 Dish- 5 x 1.5.
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Pottery
Sevres Bleu Celeste Ground Ovoid Vases, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Sevres Bleu Celeste Ground Gilt Metal Mounted Porcelain Ovoid Vases, early 20th century, each with a domed cover, surmounted by a portrait ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Metal
Old Paris Porcelain Vases and Basket, C. 1800
Located in Doylestown, PA
A matched set of Vieux Paris porcelain table articles including a pair of spill vases decorated with embossed gilt decoration, cobalt blue glaze and a hand-painted lyre decoration on...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Bronze Cassolettes early 19 century marble bases
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Bronze Cassolettes marble bases .
Decorative objects for « Cabinet d’Amateur »
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Metal
Antique French Limestone Medicine Bowl
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Designed and produces, 18th century
Limestone
Measures: 8" height, 14.5" diameter
Provenance: Flea Market Paris.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Limestone
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...
Category
2010s Polish Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Crystal
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...
Category
19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
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.
Category
1880s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ceramic
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Crystal
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
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...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Copper
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.
Category
Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Vases
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
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...
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Brass, Bronze
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
Materials
Crystal
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Bronze
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
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Neoclassical Painted and Gilt Porcelain Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a console or a buffet with this elegant antique urn from Paris. Crafted circa 1890 and signed on the bottom, the tall neoclassical vase features a long neck over a rounded base. The urn is gilt hand painted with a central medallion of classical decor of floral motifs with the Louis XVI...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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
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 ...
Category
1970s Vintage Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Brass
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
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Blown Glass
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...
Category
1890s Antique Neoclassical Vases
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
Materials
Glass
Antique Neoclassical, Empire Period, Berlin-KPM Gold Ground Campana Vase
Located in New York, NY
An exceptionally rare and quite exquisite antique Neoclassical Berlin (KPM) manufactory gold ground Campana shaped two handled vase. The continuous pattern...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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
Materials
Marble
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Crystal
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Pottery
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 ...
Category
2010s European Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Alabaster
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 ...
Category
2010s European Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Alabaster
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Marble, Silver, Sterling Silver
Iridescent Glazed Faience Vases with Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual and fine quality 19th century French Iridescent Glazed Faience vases with neoclassical gilt bronze mounts.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Light Blue and Gray Ceramic Majolica Amphora Hand Painted Francois Boucher Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Large ceramic amphora with handles, made and painted entirely by hand, central Italy production, year 2009. The decoration on the vase is a reproduction of a painting by Francois Bou...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
French 19th Century Antique Hand Painted Ceramic Vase Wine Decanter Wooden Riser
Located in Miami, FL
This neoclassical wine themed antique glazed and hand painted ceramic wine jar, vase, decanter was made in France, circa 1890.
The brown handles are shaped like old vines and snakes are surrounding them.
It is decorated with colorful...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Hand-Painted Opaline Footed Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique hand-painted opaline footed vase will make a delightful addition to your decor, with subtle gray tones in the background and warm browns and go...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Carved Italian Antique Alabaster Centrepiece Vase
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An exquisitely carved Italian antique alabaster centrepiece vase or urn circa 1860. The detail of this beautiful urn offers a glimpse into the styles of 19th century Italy, the body finely carved with masks and foliage to either side between entwined handles reminiscent of the famous Warwick Vase. It stands on an equally as decorative socle base carved with leaves and an egg and dart trim. With its smooth and somewhat translucent appearance, this antique alabaster vase...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Alabaster
Corbeille Vase Pair of Swedish Porcelain Rörstrand White Gilded, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Corbeille vase pair of Swedish Rörstrand white gilded, Sweden. A pair of Swedish porcelain corbeilles from the Rörstrand Porcelain Factory. Gilded ...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Painted & Gilt Enameled Porcelain Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a mantel, a console or a buffet with this colorful pair of antique vases. Hand crafted in France circa 1870 and attributed to the Porcelain de Paris Manufacture, the tall ve...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of painted gold venetian glass vases. Italy, Early 20th Century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of painted gold venetian glass vases. Italy, Early 20th Century.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Gold
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.
Category
Mid-18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Patinated and Gilt Bronze Ewers
Located in New York, NY
Patinated and gilt bronze mounted ewers with eagle head handles, resting on a base decorated with wreath of flowers and burners with flames,
France, early 19th century.
Measures: H...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Bronze
Fluted Squash-Form Vase
Located in Larkspur, CA
Multi-layered classic organic-shaped and fluted squash-form vase with layered champagne-colored resin.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Acrylic
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
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 side handles. The "Porcelaine de Paris" urns are gilt hand painted with a central medallion of classical decor...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Empire Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Napoleon Vase
Located in London, GB
This Sevres style porcelain vase is beautifully painted with an image of Napoleon I on horseback. In this painting, Napoleon visits his men, some of whom are wounded, in what appears to be a military camp. He is seen, leading a group of mounted soldiers, on a white horse, respectfully doffing his bicorne hat to his troops. The painting is signed ‘F. Amblet’. This oval painting is given an elaborate gilded decorative border, reminiscent of a giltwood frame. These beautiful gold foliate patterns continue onto the base of the vase, as well as the top, where we see a pair of griffins.
The vase is fitted with two handles, cast as double French imperial eagle heads, which spring from classical female masks, each wearing with winged helmets. ‘M.re IMPle de Sevres’ is painted its base.
This antique Napoleonic vase...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Neoclassical Style Marble and Bronze Vase by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This neoclassical style marble and gilt bronze vase by Gherardo Degli Albizzi are exceptional pieces of luxury design. Vases, which have an ovoid form, feature bulbous marble bodies...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Crystal and gilt bronze vase. France, early 20 century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Crystal and gilt bronze vase. France, early 20 century.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Vases
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassical vases for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical vases 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 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 ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical vases 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, 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 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 $3,874.