Neoclassical Iron Urn
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Revival Garden Ornaments
Iron
Vintage 1920s Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
20th Century American Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
Vintage 1920s French Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Revival Andirons
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1930s American Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
Vintage 1940s English Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
Antique 1820s American Neoclassical Andirons
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Table Lamps
Steel
Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Andirons
Brass, Iron
Antique 19th Century Unknown Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Table Lamps
Brass, Steel, Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Candelabras
Iron
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Iron
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
Vintage 1940s English Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
Early 20th Century French Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Andirons
Copper, Iron
Antique 1810s Italian Neoclassical Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots
Brass, Wrought Iron
Antique 1830s Italian Neoclassical Andirons
Silver, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1930s French Neoclassical Revival Planters and Jardinieres
Metal, Bronze
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Revival Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Revival Garden Ornaments
Iron
Antique 1890s French Neoclassical Andirons
Bronze, Iron
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Urns
Iron
20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Iron
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Urns
Iron
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Urns
Iron
Antique 1840s Urns
Iron
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Urns
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Urns
Iron
Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Urns
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Urns
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Urns
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Urns
Iron
Antique Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Urns
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century British Neoclassical Urns
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Urns
Iron
Antique 19th Century German Neoclassical Revival Urns
Iron
Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Garden Ornaments
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Planters, Cachepo...
Iron
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
Antique 19th Century American Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Other, Iron
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Vases
Antique 19th Century French Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
Antique 1860s French Neoclassical Fireplaces and Mantels
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Andirons
Brass, Iron
Vintage 1940s French Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Iron
20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Iron
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A Close Look at Neoclassical Furniture
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.
Finding the Right Building-garden for You
Choosing the right antique or vintage building and garden elements can prove pivotal when you’re working to beautify any room in your home or just put the finishing touches on a garden or other outdoor area.
It takes time and effort to improve your outdoor space or merely to bring an air of tranquility to an indoor area set aside for private relaxation or gathering with friends. The good news is that 1stDibs can help.
To introduce a sense of timelessness to a back patio or interior common area, choose cast-stone statues or sculptural busts for a dose of drama or select ornate architectural elements such as corbels, plaques or panels made of marble or iron. Elsewhere, find a focal point in your living room and create a “feature wall” by bringing pops of color into a corner with handmade antique ceramic tiles.
It helps when design changes like these have a practical upside too.
Victorian cast-iron stair treads hearken back to a time when adding decorative details to your property was a priority. While lending an attractive appearance to an exterior staircase, these safeguards render the steps slip-resistant for those coming and going. And as one good stylistic choice usually leads to another, pairing your sophisticated treads with a coupling of 19th-century hand-forged andirons would be a thoughtful, durable touch for any courtyard or comfortable lounge space, be they intended for an indoor fireplace or a patio firepit.
Where the garden is concerned, any sophisticated garden ornaments you select should work with nature, not against it. Wrought-iron garden gates will simply refuse to be relegated to the background. Instead, they’ll draw attention to your painstakingly sculpted hedges and colorful flora. When paired with a sparse arrangement of other tasteful additions, such as a stone planter, garden stool or other welcoming pieces of outdoor seating, the effect can be transformative.
On 1stDibs, find a sprawling collection of antique garden furniture and architectural elements that meet every need. Our offerings include everything from sculptural bathroom fixtures to flooring ideas to pedestals and columns designed in a variety of styles and much more.