Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
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
Pair of Neoclassical Style Iron and Stone Top Drink Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Attractive pair of drink's tables or side tables constructed from iron with a lovely painted finish. Features a round, natural stone top with a matte, unhoned finish. Made by a found...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Iron
19th Century French Neoclassical Style
Mercury
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 19th century French fireback with the god Mercury. God of commerce.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black/pewter color.
The quality of the fireback is good a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Andje Pietrzyk - Monumental golden bronze horse
Located in BARSAC, FR
Andje Pietrzyk
Monumental golden bronze horse
Beautiful creation made of finely polished bronze and covered in gold leaves worth 24 carats, it represents perfectly the beauty ...
Category
1990s Austrian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Large Italian Giltwood Bed Canopy
Corona
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian giltwood bed canopy, or corona (also known in France as a ciel de lit), circa 1760-1780. Hand carved giltwood with painted detail decoration. ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Italian Terracotta Statue of Flora, Goddess of Spring, on Marble Pedestal
Located in Katonah, NY
A fine and rare terra-cotta figure of Flora in contrapposto pose, classically robed with hair swept up and in curls, with a floral wreath in the figure’s proper right hand, and a nos...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Italian Concrete Garden Cherub Statue
Located in Wichita, KS
Early 20th century concrete Italian garden statue of cherub /putti figure, c. 1920. This charming, angelic statue is suitable for outdoor use.
We offer expedited, fully-insured, cu...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Antique German Neoclassical Minerva Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th-19th century German neoclassical fireback. The fireback depicts Minerva, goddess of knowledge, intellect and ingenuity of the human spirit. She is often depicted with ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Limestone Greek Style Ionic Column Pedestals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A spectacular pair of English Greek style Portland limestone ionic column pedestals dating to circa 1800. Suitable for use as display plinths or simply architectural features, these ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Limestone
French
Cupid
Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with a cupid.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter at ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Henri Studio Concrete Cement Small Round Classical Cherub Garden Planter Pot
By Henri Studios
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Henri studio concrete cement small 11" round classical cherub garden planter pot. Approx 45 lbs. Item features Late 20th Century. Measurements: 9" H x 11...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
19th Century French Neoclassical Period Spring Driven Roasting Jack
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Functional and beautiful early 19th century French Neoclassical Period roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron and brass. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. It is i...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Large Pair of Neoclassical Style Metal Planters with Burgundy Panels, 20th C
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A bold and architectural pair of Neoclassical-style metal planters, each measuring an impressive 33 inches square. These striking vessels feature deep burgundy lacquered panels frame...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
Elegant Pair of 18th Century Italian Painted and Gilt-Wood Doors
Located in Rome, IT
Magnificent Italian finely finely carved paneled gilt wood doors from the 18' century.
The lower panel is decoratively painted with a centered crest .
The doors feature a single...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood
Antique French
Neoclassical
Fireback / Backsplash, Dated 1804
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback with two pillars of freedom and a decoration. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revoluti...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of vintage Cast Iron Neoclassical Urns Matching Cast Iron Plinths c1900
s
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Pair of vintage Cast Iron Neoclassical Urns on matching Cast Iron Plinths. We found the Cast iron Urns at a property that was once part of the famous Lake Forest Lasker Estate. Alber...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Green Marble Pedestal Column
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH NEOCLASSICAL GREEN MARBLE GILT-METAL MOUNTED PEDESTAL
Circa late 19th century, with inset rotation point for sculpture with a pintle
39 5/8" H x 8" D x 15 1/4" W (at the top...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Antique French Neoclassical
Minerva
Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the goddess Minerva. Goddess of knowledge, intellect and ingenuity of the human spirit.
The fireback has a natural brown patina....
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Fine Pair Of Antique Lead Garden Urns
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique pair of lead garden urns each featuring an urn raised on a rounded pedestal, raised cherub motif and c-scroll handles wrapped with mythological creatures. Each with drainage ...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
$3,695 / set
Monumental Italian Water Fountain with Delphine Sculptures
Located in Rome, IT
This monumental finely carved limestone fountain is composed a three levels.
The first tiered with three amazing dolphin statues, the others adorned with lion heads ending with a pu...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Very Large French Silvered Bronze Jardinière in the Manner of Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Very large French silvered bronze jardinière in the manner of Christofle
French, Late 19th Century
Height 45cm, width 102cm, depth 56cm
This stunning silvered bronze jardinière is...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of ART-DECO NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC Wrought Iron ANDIRONS, France 1930
Located in PARIS, FR
A superb pair of sensual + historical... Art Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, massive and thin wrought iron andirons, to be attributed, France 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Serpentine Wire and Brass Fireplace Fender
Located in New York, NY
Classic antique serpentine form wire fender, having cast brass paw feet, finials, and trim. This example is in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only lig...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wire
Cast Iron Ruffle-Edge Garden Urn, circa 1920
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Cast Iron Ruffle-Edge Garden Urn, circa 1920's. Medici style urn on base. Weathered surface.
Category
1920s Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Regency Cast Stone Swan Planters - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring a touch of stately, European garden elegance to your home or landscape with this majestic pair of vintage swan planters. Each swan is render...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Concrete
18th -19th Century French Neoclassical Period
Venus
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French fireback with the goddess Venus. Venus is holding her mirror and a bunch of flowers. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. The style of the fi...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Early 1900s Rare Antique Free Standing Italian Marble Bathtub
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This one of a kind marble bathtub was hand-carved in Italy during the early 20th century. Throughout the years it was stored at an Italian family estate surviving two World Wars.
What is quite unique about this ancient marble tub...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
$31,600 Sale Price
20% Off
An Exceptional Antique Cast Iron Garden Fountain Attributed to Fiske
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant 19th Century tiered Cast Iron Fountain in a fine weathered Green paint. The finely proportioned central support with fluted column base supports two elegant scalloped tier...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage English Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style iron garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 7"W x 6"D x 11"H
Very good vintage cond...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble Pedestal Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Brèche Violette and Vert Campan marble pedestals. Each column is raised by a square Vert Campan base below a mottled cir...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Jardiniere Planter Centerpiece
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th-Century French cast iron jardiniere or planter with the lovely original surface and patina. This beautiful jardiniere is nice large size, heavy and well cast,...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French Onyx and Brass Plant Stand Column
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French onyx and brass plant stand column, dating from around the 1900-1920 period.
It is of very fine quality and has a gorgeous design. The green onyx marble ha...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Pair of Cast Iron Campana Form Garden Urns on Stands
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of early 20th century English Campana form garden urns or planters raised on pedestal stands. The pair feature cast iron construction with ne...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Cast Stone Topiary Urn Filled With Fruit Garden Statue
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning cast stone statue of an urn filled with a topiary of fruit. The piece is the perfect accent in a garden.
USA, Early 20th Century
Measures: 15"W x 15"D x 23"H.
Very good...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Porcelain Lion Head Handled Urn Planter Pot 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
1980s Italian Neoclassical Porcelain planter. Features a white finish with beautiful golden Neoclassical rope-style handles with whimsical lion heads. Great for use with a large pla...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Porcelain
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
French White Cast-iron Classical Statue of Diana de Gabii
Located in Katonah, NY
A fine cast-iron figure of Diana de Gabii, the Goddess standing next to a tree trunk and draped in robes, on its integral base.
This model of Diana is one of many replicas derived f...
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns are ideal for exterior or interior use. Each is a heavy casting that features a splendid neoclassical design inspired by ancient...
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Magnificent Bronze Fireplace Fender, French, 19th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
A magnificent bronze fireplace fender, intricately detailed, from 19th century France, in the Neoclassical style.
This fender features a number of classical motifs, including scrolli...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Faux marble column, pedestal, mid 20th century, France
Located in Herentals, BE
Classic style, round column in wood with black, green faux marble painting.
If there is no shipping price listed to your place of residence, please do not hesitate to ask me for a go...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Paint
Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a very nice maodel with a unusual shape. This is a Fr...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
$2,016 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique French
Neptune
Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French neoclassical Neptune fireback. God of water and the sea, as well as god of horses and horse-racing. As god of the sea, he is sometimes an enormous, blunt and prou...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Neoclassical Style Garden Dining Set Table and Benches
Located in Newtown, CT
Mid Century patio Set attributed to John Salterini consisting of a table that is 60 x 30 and 28.5" high. Also 2 matching benches that a...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Pair Antique French Neoclassical Leaf Form Cast Brass Andirons
Located in Germantown, MD
A stunning Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Leaf form Cast Brass Andirons, Circa 1920s
Measures 9" in width fully open, 20" in depth and 18.5" in height.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Victorian Lion Wall Plaque
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This Victorian lion wall plaque has a slightly open mouth, which would make an impressive water feature.
Dating to circa 1850, the outer ring is hand hammered. The highly detailed ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Lead
French
Persephone and Hades
Fireback / Backsplash, Neoclassical Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Demeter, the goddess of the crops and harvest, and Zeus, the king of the gods, had a daughter, Persephone. One day while Persephone was gathering wild flowers she was abducted by Had...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Impressive Pair of Ormolu Mounted Marble Obelisks
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large marble obelisks. Made from solid Verde Antico marble with bronze neoclassical style decorative mounts on all four sides.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large Custom Metal Dining Table Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant and rustic at the same time, this large heavy duty custom made wrought iron garden dining table base can be used indoors or outdoors, porch or patio. Add the table top of you...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Marble Pedestal
Located in Houston, TX
An early 20th century neoclassical style red or rouge and black marble pedestal.
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Michael Taylor Montecito Stone Top Garden Drinks Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of bronzed aluminum patio and garden Montecito drink tables designed by Michael Taylor. The two side tables (model #MTD-2075) measures 24 x 24 x 24 inches and are toppe...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns Planters, circa 1940
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish pair of vintage classic French cast iron garden urns or planters with the lovely original surface and patina, circa 1940. These beautiful jardinieres are a nice large size,...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
$1,595 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Fluted Neoclassical Style White Painted Pedestals
Located in Spencertown, NY
Pair white painted neoclassical style fluted pedestals. Late 20th century. Top is 12” diameter. Base is 15” square.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine, Paint
Vintage Regency Bunny Williams Home Pedestals - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this distinguished pair of Vintage Regency Style Pedestals from Bunny Williams Home. These exceptional pieces capture the timeless elegance and sophisticat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Pair of Antique Terracotta Herms of Classical Design
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful pair of reclaimed terracotta garden statues in classical term-style dating from the late 19th century. Handsomely handcrafted into terracotta, these antique statues depic...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century Terracotta Garden Lions
Located in Houston, TX
A large opposing pair of Italian mid-19th century terracotta lions. Each lion is raised on a rectangular base. Beautiful expressive faces and wonderfully carved manes with great patina.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
$16,000 / set
Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling 4 Panels Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style 4 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Fine Pair Of Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Urns, Early 20th Century
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A nicely proportioned pair of antique Neoclassical style cast iron urns dating to the early 20th century with particularly fine form. The urns stand upon square bases with circular f...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Large French Early 19th Century Neoclassical Period Trivet
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
17th-18th century French Neoclassical Period trivet.
It is used for heating up a pan or to keep it warm in front of the fire. In a good working condition.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Brass and Black Lacquered Brass Log Holder
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style log holder is made of black lacquered brass and brass witt claw feet. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
Danish Antique Wooden Pedestal Column, 1910s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Antique Wooden Pedestal Column, 1910s.
Tall and elegant early 1900s wood pedestal in stained black/dark brown finish. Turned column with square...
Category
1910s Danish Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Hardwood
20th Century Pair Wrought Iron Square Garden Obelisks
Located in Doylestown, PA
Vintage pair of square wrought iron garden obelisks or trellises. Eye-catching with a timeless neoclassical design having linear form with geometric shapes, a substantial squared bod...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Fine Pair Of Antique Urn Form Granite Garden Stools
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine pair of Antique Urn Form carved Granite Garden Stools with fluting and pedestal bases. . The Stools with gently domed tops are perfect for demarcating garden pa...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite
Neoclassical building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical building and garden elements 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 building and garden elements created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical building and garden elements 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 building and garden elements, popular names associated with this style include Brown Jordan, Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co., and Michael Taylor. 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 building and garden elements differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $89 and tops out at $402,592 while the average work can sell for $2,800.
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