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
Antique French
Allegory of Love
Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical fireback with an allegory of love. The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cr...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Mahogany Wood Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A Neoclassical Style Mahogany Wood Pedestals Plant Stand.
Measure 13" in diameter and stand 40" in height.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
A Late 18th Century Scottish Neoclassical Pine and Gesso Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
The central tablet depicts the three Graces disarming Cupid. The scene is after a painting by the Neoclassical painter Angelica Kauffman (1741–1807). The Graces steal and break Cupid...
Category
Late 18th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Gesso, Pine
Round Polished Gold Cabinet Drawer Hardware Pulls Attributed to Sherle Wagner
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Vintage gold cabinet hardware knobs or drawer pulls in a beautiful gold. These round knobs are circular in shape, and flat on the top with concentric cir...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Gold, Brass
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Carved Marble Fluted Planters Urns
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian marble planters with fluting and bronze hardware. Perfect pieces for indoor or outdoor. Certainly, would make a fantastic statement fram...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Large Italian White Ceramic Urn Vases
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of large Italian white ceramic urn vases with fruit and leave garlands.
Manufactory of Bassano del Grappa.
Early 20th century.
Elegant ...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic
$8,000 / set
Pair, Neoclassical Angels Pedestal Table Bases, Sculpture Stands, Columns Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Charming early 20th Century Pair of Hand-carved Stone Table Bases, Pedestal's, Columns, Stands from Italy made in circa 1940.
Depicting 3 Angel Figurines...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Antique York Stone Sculpture of Caractacus
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique York stone statue of King Caractacus. Signed Morton, South Street, this over life size statue displays a powerful stance and characterful weathering.
It certainly is a impactful and striking sculpture in expertly carved York stone...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Alabaster Pedestal Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Alabaster pedestal column. The pedestal is raised by an octagonal base below the circular support with most decorative mottled wrap...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Extraordinary Pair Of Antique Cast Stone Garden Planters
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A truly Ancient presenting pair of Cast Stone Planters with Rectangular form raised on curved attached feet. With central Mythological busts and floral vase type swags. Very worn and...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Classical Bronze Fish Form Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Solid cast bronze fantasy fish form andirons. Nice original dark patina.
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
$3,400 / set
Pair of Large 19th Century Neoclassical Iron Garden Urns – Painted White
Located in IT
This stunning pair of large neoclassical iron garden urns, crafted in the 19th century, showcases timeless elegance and grandeur. Painted ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
High Quality 4 pc. Brass and Iron Fireplace Tool Set by Rostrand
By Röstrand
Located in New York, NY
Well crafted vintage 4 pc. fireplace tool set by Rostand, including a poker, tongs, shovel and stand. The set features heavy cast brass finial form handles, and wrought iron shafts e...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
The Bolection A: A Classical Stone Fireplace Profile Without Shelf or Plinths
Located in Chicago, IL
The Bolection A stone fireplace shares a classical Bolection-style profile with our Bolection B design, but without the top shelf piece and the plinths. The molding profile curves o...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
Vintage English Country Iron Garden Sundial "Grow Old Along With Me"
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron verdigris garden sundial reading "Grow old along with me. The best is yet to be."
Late 20th Century
Measures: 11.13"W x 11.13"D x 6.25"H
Very good vintage ...
Category
Late 20th Century Taiwanese Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage English Country Iron Black Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style black iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 11"W x 7"D x 13"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Love and Prudence Fireback, France, Neoclassical Period, Early 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Love receives advice from Prudence (with snake). Prudence and Love are both virtues. Prudence is one of the four cardinal virtues: "the hinges upon which the door of the moral life s...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage French Neoclassical Cast Iron Nude Maiden Wall Mounted Garden Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Cast Iron "Nude Maiden" Wall Mounted Garden Water Fountain. Circa Mid 20th Century. Weighs approximately 65 lbs. Measurements: 38" H x 20" W x 10" D...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage English Country Iron Bronze Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style bronze tone iron garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 11"W x 7.5"D x 14.5"H
Very ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Large, Very Fine Carved Marble Garden Urns of Campana Form with Plinths
Located in London, GB
Pair of large, very fine carved marble garden urns of campana form with plinths
Continental, late 19th/early 20th century
Vases: height 100cm, diameter 69cm
Bases: height 62cm, wi...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone, Marble
Antique French
Horse
Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French neoclassical fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The condition is good, no cra...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Blue Jasperware Two-Piece Bulb Pot
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique 19th century French blue and white jasperware two-piece bulb pot. Removable lid with holes. Medium blue Jasperware with all over neoclassical detailin...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Classical Metal Orb Garden Finial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful vintage metal garden orb finial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 8.5"W x 8.5"D x 15.5"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Antique French Fireback / Backsplash with the Goddess Venus, Neoclassical Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th Century French fireback / backsplash with the Goddess Venus. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. Neoclassical Period
The fireback is made of cast iron and...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Statue of Saint Michael the Archangel, Composite, Marble Base, Italy, 20th c.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Statue of Saint Michael the Archangel, Composite, Marble Base, Italy, 20th c.
A composite state of satin Michael the Archangel on a black marble base. Signed illegibly.
Composite, ...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Composition, Marble
French Neoclassical Style Bronze Fireplace Fender Set, Late 19th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical style bronze fireplace fender set, late 19th century, sold as a set of 3.
This impressive French Neoclassical style bronze fender set d...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Metal
Antique Neoclassical Style Pine Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Neoclassical style fireplace sourced from a hotel in Newquay, England. Made in pine and composition, this late 19th century fire surround is a striking piece, bringing gra...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Composition
18th Century French
Pillars with Decoration
Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French neoclassical fireback with two decorated pillars, a flower and the date of production 1788.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a go...
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no extra cost....
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Extra Large Antique Sundial in iron and bronze, France 19th Century
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a spectacular extra large Antique Sundial or Armillary Sphere with an arrow functioning as a gnomon. This type of item is commonly found as a garden orn...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Large Neoclassical Andirons in Patinated Brass
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pair of Large Neoclassical Andirons in Patinated Brass. Europe, mid to late 19th century.
A large and imposing pair of andirons or fire dogs in patinated brass and wrought iron. Fea...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
The Mont Blanc: A Classically-Styled Marble Fireplace
Located in Chicago, IL
This classically-designed carved stone fireplace looks beautiful in either limestone or marble. It is part of our Elizabeth Scott Fireplace Collection, designed by Elizabeth Scott D...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical French Circular Garden Jardiniere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French circular garden Jardiniere planter with an ornamental classical relief of cherubs around.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair of Italian Carved Marble Neoclassical Urns with Lotus Motif
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Carved Marble Neoclassical Urns with Lotus Motif
,Sold in Pairs Only.
Offered is a pair of strikingly sculptural Italian carved marble urns, executed in richly vein...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble
Vintage Continental Neoclassical Style Iron Boot Scraper
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Continental Neoclassical Style Iron Boot Scraper.
This interesting vintage or antique Neoclassical style cast iron garden boot s...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Serpent Trident Garden Wall Water Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Cast Iron "Serpent/Trident" Garden Wall Water Fountain. Item features a heavy cast iron construction, serpent and trident design, desirable weathere...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage English Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial on a pedestal with a laurel wreath
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 20"W x 10.75"D x 20.5"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Neoclassical Style Patinated Forged Iron Planter Stands with marble top
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Neoclassical Style Patinated Forged Iron Planter Stands with marble top
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Iron
Neoclassical Italian Cherub or Putto Cast Stone Garden Statue
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning cast stone statue of a draped cherub or putti holding grapes. This allegorical statue is reminiscent of Bacchus, the god of wine. The piece is the perfect accent in a gard...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period andirons. The andirons are hand forged and made of wrought iron. The condition of the andirons is good.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Neoclassical
Diana
Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French neoclassical fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienced grea...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Brass Andirons Sphynges, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French brass andirons neoclassical with sphynges, circa 1880.
Measures: 11.5" L x 18" W x 17.5" H.
Category
1880s European Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Neoclassical Lead Urns Planters
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 19th century pair of neoclassical urn form planters with two figural handles and putti relief. Attractive weathered grey patination. Can be planted i...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
$3,450 / set
French
Pillars of Freedom
Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French Neoclassical Period fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value of liberty, one of the three values of the French Revolution.
The fireback is made ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Gilt Lion Ring Handled Bridle Hitch
Located in New York, NY
Gilt lion ring handled bridle hitch. Antique metal lion equestrian ring handle mask for hitching horses. American 19th century
Dimensions: 4.75" diameter x 2.5” deep ; 6” to bottom...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
Antique French
Allegory of the Morning
Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with an allegory of the morning.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be mad...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Calacatta Marble Column Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
Calacatta Marble Column Pedestal with octagonal top and base. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. 39.5" H x 9.5" Diameter.
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
$850 Sale Price
41% Off
Antique French Neoclassical Small Lead Cherub Head Wall Fountain Garden Art
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical Small Lead Cherub Head Wall Fountain Garden Art. Item features a cast lead form, wonderful detail and desirable patina. Approx. 5lb. *Does not have hole i...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Lead
Set of 2 large 20th century Neo-classic copper firebucks, France ca. 1940
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1940 / pair of firebucks / copper / neo-classic
A highly decorative pair of French firebucks crafted in the 20th century in Neo-classic style. These exceptional set was mad...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper
Pair of Neoclassical Style Patinated Metal Planter Stands
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair Neoclassical Style Patinated forged Metal Planter Stands. Stand 33.25" tall.
16.5"W x 16.5"D x 33.5"H. Top inside diameter 10.75" x 2.75" H
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Large Rectangular Garden Stone Trough or Planter from England
Located in Austin, TX
A fine large rectangular English garden trough or planter of composition stone, in the Classical style, featuring a raised top with scroll-work handles on a shaped base.
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Two Cast Stone Cherubs On Plinths From The Bronx Botanical Gardens
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Originally purchased at the annual Bronx Botanical Gardens Antique Show. A duo of cast stone garden sculptures depicting Neoclassical cherubs in compatible designs with grapes and pl...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Monumental York Stone Carving After the Parthenon Frieze
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A huge, weathered York stone carving of a neoclassical or Roman figure on horseback after the antique 6th century BC Greek Parthenon Frieze. Spanning approximately 1.9 x 1.2 m (6ft x...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Small Carved “Pierre Dur” Stone Garden Bench from Provence, France
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming Neoclassical bench from Provence, France, hand-carved in three sections. The polished pierre dur (hard stone) has a creamy hue with areas of gray and white striations, mak...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
French Vintage Onyx Pedestal with Brass Details
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A captivating vintage 20th century French hand-carved natural onyx pedestal, sculpted to reveal marbelized swirls of mocha, gray, and white–imparting texture to the smooth column. Th...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Onyx, Brass
French Alpine Green Marble Pedestal, Neoclassical Column, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A french neoclassical 19th century alpine green marble pedestal column with gilded bronze decoration.
Take into account that the colors on the items may vary depending on the type o...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
$2,793 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair Tall Neoclassical French Pine Columns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Tall Neoclassical French Pine Columns, Greek style from the early 20th century.
Top surface is 12.75 x 12.75
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wood, Pine
$3,895 / set
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 Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
French
Cupid
Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C., Neoclassical Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical fireback with a cupid.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewte...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Fine Antique Pair Of Painted Cast Iron Garden Urns On Bases
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An understated and exceptional pair of Antique Garden Urns in the original worn green paint. In two sections, the footed urn with foliate decorated rims and gadroon decorated lower b...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
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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