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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
Neoclassical Cast Iron Wall Fountain Bowl Garden Planter Urn Sconce Lavabo 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage cast iron wall hanging fountain bowl / planter / garden urn. Demilune / half round shape with fluted Neoclassical styling and a flower on the drop finial. Dimensions: 17.5" ...
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20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of Classical Push Pull Door Handles in Bronze and Wood
Located in London, GB
Two pairs of classical push and pull door handles in bronze and hard wood 1970s in excellent condition.. The identical handles can be applied inside or outside on double or single d...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Vintage English Country Iron Garden Sundial "Count None But Sunny Hours"
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden sundial featuring Roman numerals and an hourglass with wings, reading "Count non but sunny hours." USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 8.25"W x 8.25"D x...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of Marble and Bronze Urns on Marble Pedestals, France, Early 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Measures: Height : 29 cm (11,4 in.) ; width : 61,5 cm (24,2 in.) ; depth : 55,5 cm (21,8 in.) Total height : 139 cm (54,7 in.) Important pair of rare Greek...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Bronze

Antique French Marriage Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French neoclassical fireplace fireback cast in the honor of the marriage of J.F. Merle and F. Mignot in 1875. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown p...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of 19th Century Italian Plinths
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of 19th century Italian painted plinths with faux bas relief motifs and giltwood accents. They are actually cabinets with one interior shelf. Original hardware and keys.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Giltwood, Wood

Fine Adam Style Pine Chimneypiece with Ram s Heads from the Edwardian Period
Located in London, GB
A very fine Adam Revival pine chimneypiece from the Edwardian period. The shelf, with its dentil undershelf is mounted over the beautifully carved frieze, studded with ram's heads hu...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Pine

French Gilt Metal Mounted Sicilian Jasper Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
French Gilt Metal Mounted Sicilian Jasper Pedestal from the early 20th century, with an associated square granite top, above an ionic column, on a square plinth. The pedestal is a b...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Stone

Pair of Rose Tarlow Style Twig Iron Dining Armchairs with Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of wrought iron dining armchairs with matching ottoman made in the neoclassical style and manner of Rose Tarlow or Gregorius Pineo. Hand-crafted by a foundry in Los Angeles, CA with geometric lattice inset seat and back. The thick frame has a faux-bois twig motif with a humped crest on the back and a bowed seat front. The whimsical legs gracefully curve conjoined by stretchers with ribbon bows. The finish has the classic aged patina. From an estate in Hollywood, CA. The ottoman measures 27 by 27 inches wide...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Cupid Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th Century French neoclassical period fireback with a cupid. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks. ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Neoclassical, Winged Angel On Pillow, Alabaster Statue on Pedestal, Italy, 1920s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Neoclassical, Winged Angel On Pillow, Alabaster Statue on Pedestal, Italy, 1920s This exquisite alabaster figure depicts a winged angel or child sitting gracefully on a pillow, gazin...
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Alabaster

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Marble Birdbath/Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and very decorative Italian 19th century neo-classical st. Sienna and Vert Antique marble birdbath/planter. The planter is raised by a mottl...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Italian Carved Limestone Fountain Spout of the Roman God Mars
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy, this limestone fountain spout depicts the Roman God of war and courage, Mars. As seen here, Mars is often depicted in art wearing a crested helmet. The helmet i...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Limestone

Antique French Neoclassical Pillars of Freedom Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution. The fireback is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Antique French Napoleon Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French neoclassical fireback with a portrait of Napoleon and other decoration. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condit...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of Early 20th Century French Stone Garden Urns Planters by Grandon Freres
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a garden, backyard, or poolside area with this elegant pair of antique planters. Created in France circa 1920 by Grandon Frères, each cast stone urn is signed with the maker...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Cast Stone

Pair of Neoclassical Style Steel Curule Garden Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of Italian polished steel patio and garden dining armchairs featuring neoclassical style curule legs. Hand-crafted from thick steel with an open design and dramatic pro...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Steel

Antique Iron Column Pedestal or Plinth
Located in Sheffield, MA
An antique cast iron column pedestal base with acanthus leaf decoration and fluted column. Use it to support an indoor or outdoor sculpture t...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

French Terracotta Lion s Head on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Pembroke, MA
This French terracotta lion's mask was originally an element of a 19th century fountain with water jetting from its mouth. This garden piece is now mounted on a custom iron, making i...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Vintage French Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English or French country or Neoclassical style iron garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 8.5"W x 6"D x 9"H Very good v...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Carrara Marble Urns with Painted Bronze Lion
Located in Kent, CT
A pair of carved marble urns featuring an iconic theme of lions clasping rings in their mouths. The urns are 19th-century Italian Carrara marble, pedestal style.  The bronze lions ha...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Carrara Marble

Antique Neoclassical Style Bronze Fire Insert
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This early 20th century antique neoclassical style bronze fire insert is highly decorative, the three panels detailed with high quality, good definition details of figures, flowers, ...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Bronze, Iron

Neoclassical Life-Size Greek Goddess of Spring Marble Sculpture Statue
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning architectural wonder, this neoclassical Greek goddess life-size sculpture is guaranteed to make quite the statement. All dimensions are below. Now, more than ever, home is w...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Pair of Classic French Style, Early 20th Century, Neoclassical Garden Urns
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This pair of early 20th century, stone and resin urns has classic French style and would make great garden planters or unique entryway accents. Lovely age and patina! Diameter openin...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Resin

Pair of 19th Century Hardstone, Ormolu and Ebonised Wood Pedestal Cabinets
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century hardstone, ormolu and ebonised wood pedestal cabinets French, 19th Century Height 138cm, width 64cm, depth 43cm Originating from the artistic milieu of 19th cen...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Stone, Brass, Other

18th-19th Century French the Eagle of Napoleon Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French fireback with two eagles, coat of arms of Napoleon Bonaparte. The style of the fireback is Neoclassical and it is from that period. The fireback is made of ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Monumental Stone Garden Vases
Located in Rome, IT
Impressive pair of hand carved vases in the neoclassical style, the cover with fruit finial, above an ovoid body adorned with Nereid handles and festoons, raised on circular foot and...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Limestone

Polychromed terracotta pair of Angels
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
19th Century polychromed terracotta pair of Angels. The pedestals shown in the photos are not included. Measurements: Angels figure: 69 cm (23,6...
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Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood, Terracotta

Polychromed terracotta pair of Angels
Polychromed terracotta pair of Angels
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Pair of American Classical Andirons
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good pair of brass and wrought iron andirons, the urn finials over hand hammered shafts, the upper section cylindrical, the lower section square divided by ringed collar, standing o...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

French Faux Green Marble and Gold Painted Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
French Faux Green Marble and Gold Painted Pedestal, 20th century, the square top above a paneled tapering column, with applied scrolled decoration on a square stepped plinth. 48.25" ...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Ormolu

1940s Beige Cast Stone Large Round Neoclassical Style Lion Planters, Set of 4
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning circular lion planters you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of...
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Cast Stone

Large Cast Stone Planter With Lion Heads And Garlands
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large cast stone planter with center weep hole, decorated with prominent lion's heads and fruit garlands, egg and dart border. Dimensions: 23 1/2" W, 18 1/2" H Condition: Please se...
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20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Granite Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A monumental and elegant pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. granite columns. Each circular column is raised by a square base below a mottled socle pedestal. The columns d...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Granite

Italian Neoclassical Marble Figural Statue Standing on Circular Plinth, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical marble figural robed statue standing on circular plinth, Early 19th century
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

French Alpine Green Marble Pedestal Column, 19th Century, Gilded Bronze Details
Located in Lisbon, PT
This late 19th-century French pedestal is crafted from luxurious Alpine green marble and features refined gilded bronze accents. Designed in the Neoclassical style, the column showc...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Stone Paste Gardens Urns Hand Paint Mud Color
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a pair of Italian gardens urns made in agglomeration of sand of stones, stone sable add to the cement. The result is a mixture very strong ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Cement

Pair of Victorian Neoclassical Lead Garden Urns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of Victorian neoclassical lead garden urns with intricate designs of griffins, putti and floral patterns. Unusually and impressively large for lead urns of this period. Stan...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Metal, Lead

19th century Neo-Classical st. Scagliola and patinated Wood pedestal/column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most impressive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Scagliola and patinated Wood pedestal/column. This wonderful column is raised by a patinated black square plinth...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Scagliola, Wood

Alabaster Statue of David After the Antique
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An alabaster statue of David after the antique. In Neoclassical style, this impactful sculpture is expertly carved. This depiction of Michelangelos original...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Alabaster

Antique Terracotta Italian Classical Boy Putti Dolphin Statue Garden Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Terracotta Italian Classical Boy Putti / Cherub & Dolphin Statue Garden Fountain, Approx 50 lbs. Circa Early 1900s Measurements: 31" H x 13.5" W...
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Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

Italian Neoclassical Console Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Early 19th century, Italian neoclassical console table with veneered verde antique top, the base having original faux painted verde ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Impressive Large Marbleized Faux Painted Wood Neoclassical Column by Baker
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning large substantial chunky carved wood and faux painted fluted pedestal column having 13” diameter top, large enough for an important piece of art or planter. The marbleized d...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Wood

Pair of Monumental Italian Neoclassic Grand Tour Marmo Grigio Tazza
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Monumental Italian Neoclassic Grand Tour Marmo Grigio Tazza
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Neoclassic Black and Green Marble Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This extraordinary fireplace is made of Noir de Mazy marble, which is complemented by the luxurious green marble type Verde. Despite the clean lines, this is a very elegant piece. Th...
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19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Belgian Black Marble

Fine Cast Stone Garden Urn Finial
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and well crafted solid cast stone Garden Urn Finial on an Octagonal platform. The Urn with decorative swags and nicely textured and weathered finish. Dimensions: 27” high b...
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20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Cast Stone

Pair of Red Marble Pedestals in the Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
Pair of red marble pedestals in the Neoclassical style French, 19th Century Height 108cm, width 33cm, depth 33cm Crafted in France during the 19th century, this refined pair of ped...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Scagliola and Ormolu pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Scagliola and Ormolu pedestal. This wonderfully detailed dark faux painted marble column is raised on an octagonal base displaying a...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Ormolu

Adam Style Blue Cast Iron Urn attributed to the Carron Iron Works
Located in Hastings, GB
An early 1800’s cast iron urn after the design by Robert Adam, believed to have been forged at the Carron Iron Works, Falkirk. The lidded urn of neocla...
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Early 19th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

Materials

Iron

Swedish Vintage Pair of Tole Urns
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Swedish pair of tole urns, circa 1900 (very early 20th century) made of a lightweight metal that has been transformed by an ochre-orange paint. The proportions have the familiarity o...
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20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Metal

Set of Italian Brass Wrought Iron Urn Finial Fireplace Tools on Stand, C 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Italian decorative brass and wrought iron fireplace tools on stand with fluted urn finials and swags, and resting on three incised medallion scrolled feet. Early 19th century....
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Neoclassical Breccia Marble and Ormolu Pedestals
Located in New Orleans, LA
A classic Neoclassical style sets apart this stately pair of Breccia marble pedestals. Taking the form of Ionic columns with brilliant ormolu capitals and bases, the impressive piece...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Breccia Marble, Ormolu

Vintage English Country Iron Verdigris 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." By Virginia Metalcrafters USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 10.63"W x 10.6...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

Rene Drouet Style French Bronze Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic French bronze coffee or cocktail table made in the manner of Rene Drouet. Constructed in the neoclassical taste featuring an x form base with decorative loops centered by a...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Bronze Figural Large 71" Garden Water Fountain "Dione The Divine Goddess" Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Classical Style Bronze Figural Large 71" Garden Water Fountain "Dione The Divine Godd...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Bronze

Massive Neoclassical Style Terra Cotta Campagna-Form Garden Urn
Located in San Francisco, CA
A massive neoclassical style terra cotta campagna-form garden urn with bold acanthus leaf decoration; with rolled lip adorned with egg-and-dart design above a flared neck over a comp...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Terracotta

Stunning Pair of Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Marble Bases or Pedestals
Located in Rome, IT
This elegant tapered pair of pedestals are raised by rectangular mottled edge white Carrara marble bases. The tapered column with cut corners have a central Tuscany "alabastro lista...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Neoclassical Style Carved Italian Carrara Marble Female Torso Statues - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Neoclassical Style Carved Italian Carrara Marble Female Torso Statues - (Pair) with great detail and precise carvings. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 39" H x 9.5" W ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Marble

Pair of Wedgwood Bentley Agate Plant Pots
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of plant pots covered in marbled brown glaze emulating agate gemstone encircled with checkered rims accented in gold, made circa 1770 by Wedgwood &...
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1770s English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Creamware, Pottery

Vintage English Country Iron Verdigris 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...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Iron

18th Century French Weight-Driven Roasting Spit Jack
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French weight-driven roasting jack made of wrought iron, wood, rope and brass. It was used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. The mechanism...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Neoclassical building and garden elements for sale on 1stDibs.

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