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Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
Beautifully Patinated Neoclassical Cast Iron Vase or Planter Late 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Beautifully Patinated Neoclassical Cast Iron Vase or Planter Late 19th Century. A very elegant and beautifully patinated cast iron vase or planter with a distinct neoclassical desig...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Iron

Gorgeous Versace Crystal Vase with Gilded Base. Italy, 1970 s
Located in Cantù, IT
Exclusive amber-colored crystal vase, engraved with elegant motifs and decorated with a central "Versailles" engraving. Its classic-style gold base with fine details gives this piece...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Philippe Deshoulieres for Sophie d’E Limoges Signed Porcelain Horse Trinket Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Philippe Deshoulieres for Sophie d’E Limoges Signed Porcelain Horse Trinket Box – Estate Provenance From the private estate of a prominent American desi...
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large Silvered Lion Sculpture, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
An early 20th century Silverplated Lion. This particular example very well modelled. Mounted over a Portoro Italian marble base. Perfect size to...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Metal

Pair of Neoclassical Baluster Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of vintage Neoclassical bronze candlesticks feature elegant baluster form with wide circular bases. The sculptural bodies with a twisted element are supported by round tiered ba...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Round Box in the Style of the Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare early to mid-20th century matte white and light periwinkle blue round metal box in the Neoclassical style. The Neoclassical raised relief design around box's ext...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Meissen Marcolini Period Porcelain Twin Handled Painted Fruit Basket
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique German porcelain twin handled fruit basket by prolific makers Meissen and dating from the Marcolini period 1774 to 1814. The fruit basket stands raised on four Greek k...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Large Italian Patinated Bronze Jupiter After Cellini, Cast by Marinelli Florence
By Benvenuto Cellini, Fonderia Artistica Ferdinando Marinelli
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Quite Large Italian Patinated Bronze Figure of Jupiter, After Benvenuto Cellini (1500–1571), Cast by Fonderia Ferdinando Marinelli, Florence. This large bronze fig...
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1910s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Neoclassical Ormolu Amphora/Urn with Bacchanalia Motif by F. Barbedienne
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century Neoclassical gilt bronze ormolu amphora/urn with Bacchanalia decoration and marble base by Ferdinand Barbedienne, France By: Ferdinand Barbedienne Material: bronze...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone, Marble, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Ormolu, Tin

Pair of Antique French Mirrored Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of neoclassical 19th century French wall sconces crafted with a beveled mirrored backplate with reverse etched architectural designs and a perfectly aged oxidized fin...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

1950s Vintage French Rectangular Fleur-de-Lis Cement Garden Planter with Classic
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This striking vintage French rectangular planter dates to the mid-20th century and showcases classic European garden design with refined orn...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement

Huge Mantel Clock in Bronze Style Neoclassical
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very unsual clock in the style neoclassical in ormolu bronze each detail on the side bronze clock and front are stunning.
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

French Neoclassical Bronze Of Androcles and the Lion
Located in Rochester, NY
Large French Neoclassical sculpture of Androcles and the Lion. Exceptional quality casting and patina. Mid 19th century. The runaway slave Androcles became friends with a wounded lion...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Crouching Venus Italian White Marble Sculpture by Pietro Bazzanti
Located in New York, NY
Italian white marble sculpture of the crouching Venus after the ancient Greek Hellenist period work, finely carved by the Italian master, Pietro Bazzanti. Signed P Bazzanti Florence.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

Wedgwood blue and white jasperware candlestick
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine Wedgwood jasperware candlestick, neoclassical style item decorated with white antique-style characters and trees on a sky-blue backgroun...
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Mid-20th Century British Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

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...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone, Marble

Pair, Bronze Neoclassical 2 Candlelight Sea Serpent Candleholders Candlesticks
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Pair of Grand Tour Neoclassical Bronze 2 Candlelight Sea Serpent figurative candlesticks, candleholders. These Asian inspired sculptural curved candlesticks feature a fish-li...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Venus and Cupid Bronze Sculpture After Jean Louis Gregoire (1840-1890)
Located in New York, NY
Antique (late 19th century) bronze sculpture of Venus adoring herself in a mirror held by Cupid, after the original model by Jean Louis Gregoire (1840-1890), is finely cast with a w...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Murano Blue and Smoked Art Glass Urn Vase, Signed by Roberto Rossi, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created by Roberto Rossi (signed). Blue on the outside, white glass on the inside, handles and foot i...
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1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Murano Glass

Original Dutch Stoelklok with Verge Escapement Wall Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Dutch Stoelklok Arched bracket with two painted mermaids, gilded lead cresting moulded with two lions beside an armorial crest, side glazed windows ...
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1780s Dutch Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Antiqued Anduze Terracotta Garden Vases from Terre Figuière
Located in Dallas, TX
This impressive pair of French Anduze terracotta garden vases originates from Anduze, a historic pottery center celebrated since the 17th century for its iconic garden urns and plant...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Pair, Bronze Neoclassical Sea Serpent or Koi Fish Candleholders Candlesticks
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of neoclassical bronze Koi fish or sea serpent figurative candlesticks, candleholders. These Asian inspired sculptural curved candlesticks feat...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Bronze Figures
Located in Cypress, CA
Attractive pair of Italian neoclassical style parcel-gilt and patinated bronze opposing figures of artistic maidens surmounted by moulded glass shades made into lamps, all standing o...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Bronze Sculpture, Panther Hunter, Denmark, Jerichau/ P. Ipsen
By Jens Adolf Jerichau
Located in Dresden, DE
Black terracotta Denmark, second half of the 19th century Height 54 cm, width 25 cm, depth 12 cm Marked: P. Ipsen, Kjøbenhavn / Eneret 290 Black terracotta figure depicting a young ...
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Late 19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Large Scale Italian Neoclassical Style Urns or Vases with Ram’s Heads, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of monumental neoclassical style pottery urns handcrafted in Italy. They are marked and in very good condition. The urns most likely date to the later part of the 20th...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Neoclassical Naples White Porcelain Candlestick
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical Naples white porcelain candlestick. Early Ferdinando IV Empire period candlestick of acanthus leaf basket form issuing tapered co...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Superb Figural Bronze with Cherubs by Samuel Marti sold by Barraud Vignon
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This magnificent French gilt bronze figural clock by Samuel Marti, retailed by the prestigious Parisian firm Barraud et Vignon, is an exceptional example of late 19th-century French ...
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1870s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Roman Neoclassical Figurative Bronze Sculpture by Miguel Fernando Lopez Aka Milo
By Milo
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introducing a mesmerizing work of art, our gilt-patinated bronze sculpture with a black marble base, featuring neoclassical figures expertly crafted by the renowned artist Miguel Fe...
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Late 20th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

2 Italian Neoclassical Louis XV Bronze Cherub Sculptures Statues 45"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Monumental Italian Neoclassical Cherub Putti Sculptures. Made from bronze with ebonized and gilt detail. Each raised over a classical fluted and footed column plinth with or...
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20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

One of a Kind Antique Carved Wood Group Statue Sculpture by Emile Boisseau
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique 19th century French wooden sculpture. This large and figural group is titled 'La Defense Du Foyer' which translates as 'the protection of the spous.' This impressive sculpture is in good and original condition and this ripped hunter defenitely looks ready to fight off anyone or anything threatening his spous. This sculpture is attributed to Emile Andre...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Italian Bronze Tuscany Neoclassical Style Sculpture Featuring a Relaxed Woman
Located in Miami, FL
Italian bronze Tuscany neoclassical style sculpture featuring a relaxed woman in black base.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Corinthian Column Candle Holder in Solid Silver
Located in Tilburg, NL
Corinthian column candle holder in solid silver Wonderful and highly detailed column candle holder in heavy silver. Great piece with a ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Antique Neoclassical Marble Chimneypiece Tablet on Stand c.1800
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A stunning late 18th/early 19th century neoclassical white statuary marble chimneypiece tablet mounted on a stand. Originally from a property in Mayfair, London, this large scale ant...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble, Metal, Steel

Rare Napoleonic Straw Marquetry Box
Located in New York, NY
This cylinder box is an exceptionally fine example of straw marquetry, and a rare survivor of the craft, which involves the cutting, coloring, and mounting of split straws to form de...
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Early 1800s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Straw

Sculpture White Ballerina Hand, 24kt Golden Ceramic Butterfly Made in Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
The sculpture 'Ethereal Grace' was created by the artist Davide Morettini (sculptor) in a limited edition of 30 pieces in collaboration with deBlona, for the new 'Metamorphosis' coll...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate

Italian White Ceramic Urns Neoclassical Style, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian white ceramic urns vases, Neoclassical style, circa late-20th century, Italy. Great as standalone pieces or as vases with flowers,...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Fleurs Des Siècles Enamel Flower Bouquet by Jane Hutcheson for Gorham
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous arrangement of enamel flowers, "Fleurs Des Siecles" By Jane Hutcheson for Gorham Italy, Circa 1970s Gold and blue enamel flowers, in a blue porcelain container with go...
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1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Enamel

Pair of French Handmade Glazed Terracotta Anduze Planters by La Madeleine
Located in Dallas, TX
Add timeless Provençal elegance to your garden or interior with this pair of handmade Anduze planters by La Madeleine. Crafted in southern France using traditional techniques, each v...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of 19th Century Continental Girandoles
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of 19th century Continental bronze urn shaped girandoles with crystal cut spear spikes.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Early 20th Century Petite French Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Urns
Located in Pearland, TX
A terrific pair of antique French Neoclassical style petite cast iron mantel urns or planters. These urns are solid and heavy and retain their amazing...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Vintage Plaster Composite Bust of Shakespeare
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this plaster composite bust of William Shakespeare dates from the 1970s. Built in pedestal display stand. Unknown maker. Very good vintage condition with minor scat...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Sculptor Artist Tom Bill - Unique Life Size Lost Wax Bronze Horse Head Bust
Located in St. Louis, MO
For the horse lover, this unique life size bronze horse head bust with artist applied patina by California Artist & Sculptor Roy T. “Tom” Bill (1946-2017). Tom received his BA in Art...
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1990s North American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Late 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze Cherub Candleholders
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant neoclassical cherub candleholders with sculptural bronze figures and refined classical detailing. A charming pair of French Neoclassical candleholders featuring finely model...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

1930s Hubley Cast Iron Pink Basket of Roses and Phlox Floral Bouquet Doorstop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Hubley cast iron doorstop showing a bouquet of yellow and pink roses along with blue and pink colored phlox, held by a pink, handled...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

19th Century Neoclassical Marble Sculpture of the Three Graces after Canova
Located in Essex, MA
Large 19th century neoclassical carved marble sculpture of the three graces after Canova. A Beautiful execution of one of Canova's Masterpieces. Ours amazingly accurate to the sculpt...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Statuary Marble

Large 19th Century Neoclassical Figural Bronze and Marble Mantle Clock
Located in New York, NY
Large 19th century neoclassical figural patinated with gilt highlight bronze and marble mantle clock depicting Diana The Hunter. The marble is hand painted with classical decorations.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Neoclassical Column Dark Green Marble Brass Candlesticks Holders, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of small well-made column pillar dark green and black marble candlestick holders with brass top, in the Neoclassical design ...
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Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Brass

Monumental Malachite Egg on Brass Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Russian style monumental malachite egg on Neoclassical style brass stand featuring three dolphins Late 20th century Measures: 6"W x 6"D x 12.5"H. Egg alone measures: 6"W...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Malachite

Antique Marble Bust of Venus
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique over life-size bust of Venus. Thanks to her scale, this Neoclassical style handcarved marble sculpture of Venus, Roman goddess of love and beauty, is very striking. Charac...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

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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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Limestone

Very Fine Ormolu-Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Vase
Located in London, GB
The ovoid body painted with a figure of a maiden in embrace with a reluctant cupid, signed 'M. Demonceaux', the reverse with two putti at play, on circular foot and square base with ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Bob Parks "Horses Of The Desert" Western Bronze Oversize Vase Sculpture
Located in Southampton, NJ
Bob Parks (1943 - 2017) "Horses of the Desert" number 22 of 35 Bronze Oversize Vase. In excellent vintage condition. Bob Parks was an absolute master of bronze sculpting. His pieces ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Pair Wedgwood Blue and White Jasperware Desk Accessories
Located in New York, NY
Pair Wedgwood blue and white Jasperware desk accessories. Beautiful blue grey bisque beaker/bud-vase with cream-ivory neoclassical bas relief, ...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Later 19th Century Neoclassical Vase
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Vase. Decorated with egg and dart and palmettes. Excellent Condition. Italy, Circa 1890
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Pottery

Jim Davidson (American, B. 1962) Bronze, Youth with Basketball
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A boy dribbling a basketball, on a round textured base. Mounted on a tiered black marble base. Signed on the bronze base. The artist is known for bronzes of young sportsmen. Dimensi...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Bronze

Neoclassical Style Mirror or Picture Frame
Located in Sheffield, MA
A large rectangular 38" x 48" American Classical style carved giltwood frame for mirror or painting, with boldly carved fluting, and raised square and roundel centre. May be hung hor...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Wood

Huge Minton Majolica Vase
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 1870, by Minton, England. A gorgeous example of English porcelain, this monumental vase is a Victorian Aesthetic movement tour de force. Majolica by Minton is known for its del...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Porcelain

French Plaster Dark Hermès Bust
Located in New York, NY
A finely cast plaster bust depicting Hermès (Mercury), modeled after a 4th-century BC Greek original. The head is crisply detailed—tight curls, subtly parted lips, and a confident d...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Newburyport Pewter Candlesticks by Towle, a Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of traditional pewter candlestick holders made by Towle Silversmiths. Sleek flared capitals and graduated round bases. Marked ‘Towle’ underneath. Each measures 3.75" tall x ...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Pewter

Thomas Webb Sons Syrena Cameo Vase by George Woodall
Located in New Orleans, LA
Of all the glassworks created in the second half of the 19th century, the most difficult to perfect were those done in cameo. Very few artisans ever achieved success in hand-crafting...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

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Glass

Neoclassical decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical decorative objects 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 decorative objects 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 metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Wedgwood, Ferdinand Barbedienne, Bow Porcelain, and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $805,222 while the average work can sell for $3,153.