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Neoclassical Garniture

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
Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Style Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of antique French Neoclassical style Urns. Great pair of 19th century French Neoclassical style bronzed metal urns on marble bases. These stunning antique French Grecian style u...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Garniture

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Marble, Spelter

Neoclassical Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Clock Set by Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Neoclassical style porcelain and gilt bronze clock set by Barbedienne French, late 19th Century Clock: Height 53cm, width 27cm, depth 24cm Candelabra: Height 56cm, width 19cm, dep...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Garniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

Pair Glazed Terracotta Obelisks, Italy 1970s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Pair of white glazed Italian terracotta obelisk-form decorative sculptures in excellent condition. Great size at 28" high.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Garniture

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Terracotta

Pair Antique Alabaster Tazzas Urns
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a stunning pair of antique 19th century Italian Alabaster Tazze carved in a water lily-inspired form. The Tazza is supported by a stepped plinth and socle. These tazze show a...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Garniture

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Alabaster

Set of Three Large Sèvres Style Porcelain Vases with Gilt Bronze Pedestals
Located in London, GB
Set of three large Sèvres style porcelain vases with gilt bronze pedestals. French, Early 20th Century Large Vase: Height 162cm, width 63cm, depth 48cm. Large Vases Pedestal: Heig...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Garniture

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Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu

19th Century French Faience Cornucopia Vases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rams head motif cornucopias are both hallmarked. The base width is 6" and it's 4.5" deep. Overall the width is 10.5" Beautiful bleeding colors.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Garniture

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Faience

Gilt Bronze and Marble Garniture, Clock Signed Raingo Fres, France, 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze and marble three piece clock garniture. Clock signed Raingo Fres. France, 19th century. Clock works. Clock dimensions: 71 cm height, 46 cm ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Garniture

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Marble, Bronze

Large cherub-themed gilt bronze clock garniture by Popon
By Popon A Paris
Located in London, GB
Large cherub-themed gilt bronze clock garniture by Popon French, late 19th Century Clock: Height 68cm, width 63cm, depth 26cm Candelabra: Height 89cm, ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Garniture

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Ormolu, Tôle, Bronze

Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Cut Glass and Gilt Bronze Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of Russian neoclassical style cut glass and gilt bronze vases Russian, 20th century Measures: Height 38cm, width 22cm, depth 14cm Each vase has an ovoid ruby coloured cut g...
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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Garniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Porcelain, Cloisonné, Marble and Bronze Vases, France, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of porcelain, cloisonné, marble and bronze vases. France, early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Garniture

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Marble, Enamel

19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze Ormolu Ewers
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Impressive pair of French 19th century neoclassical style bronze and ormolu decorative design details ewers. Each one is in great condition. Minor wear consistent with age or use. Ea...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Garniture

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

French Gilt Patinated Bronze Garniture with Applied Foliate/Floral Decoration
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This exceptional late 19th century three-piece French garniture includes two footed urns and a low footed centerpiece bowl. The urns and bowl are composed of patinated bronze with ormolu mounts which include neoclassical mask detail and rest on square marble plinths with ormolu bases. The pieces have distinctive elongated handles at the sides which terminate in stylized pendant decoration. As seen in the accompanying photographs, the exterior of the urns and bowl feature applied bronze decoration in the form of ornate foliate swags with flowers. Please be sure to zoom in on the photos to better appreciate the detail of the cast decoration, it is impressive. The urns stand 15.75" tall as measured to the top of the rims. The handles are 5" from edge to edge as measured from their outside points. The feet are 4.25" square. The centerpiece bowl stands...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Garniture

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Marble, Bronze

Kolmard Marble Tazza
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Kolmard marble classical form Tazza, Early 19th Century.
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Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Garniture

Laudarte SRLCobalt Glass, 24K Gold Gilt Bronze Urn with Malachite Stone, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Laudarte SRLCobalt Glass, 24K Gold Gilt Bronze Urn with Malachite Stone, Italy Offered for sale is an Italian Laudarte Srl cobalt glass and 24K Gold Gilt Bronze urn. The gilt bronz...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Garniture

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Malachite, Bronze

French Neoclassical Style Lapis and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
French neoclassical style lapis and gilt bronze clock set French, late 19th century Clock height 52cm, width 39cm, depth 15cm Vases height 38cm, width 16cm, depth 12cm This be...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Garniture

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Lapis Lazuli, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Vintage Italian Tole Pineapples
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of midcentury Italian tole pineapple garnitures or objects of art featuring stylized finials over pineapples with leaves on classical bases with a touch of whimsy.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Garniture

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Metal

Pair of Gilt Bronze Mounted Krater-Form Bisque Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of gilt bronze mounted krater-form bisque porcelain vases French, 19th century Measures: Height 43cm, diameter 26.5cm The pair of vases...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Garniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

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Planter and matching stand in glazed ceramic, Spanish work from the 1970s. The raised relief design highlights the texture and depth of the enamel. In very good condition.
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Tall Carved Alabaster Marble and Bronze Urn Table Lamp, Italy
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Pair of Italian Glazed Terracotta Urns or Planters
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian glazed terracotta urns or planters. This stunning pair of Italian glazed terracotta urns, planters or jardinieres are from the A...
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19th Century French Gilt Bronze, Baccarat Crystal and Marble Cornucopia Vase
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This large cut crystal cornucopia vase terminates in a ram's head form gilt bronze mount, and is set on a black marble base.
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Ferdinand Barbedienne Set of Gilt Bronze-Mounted Champleve Onyx Garniture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
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Large Antique Sevres Styled Hand-Painted Porcelain Vase with Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This quite large and substantial antique hand-painted porcelain vase is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in France in approximately 1880 in the Sevres style. The vase is done...
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Alabaster Tazza with Carved Fruit, Set of 25 Pieces
Located in Round Top, TX
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19th Century Regency Rosewood Antique Table Urn Tazza
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
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Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mantlepiece Clock by Sterling Bronze Co.
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Pair of English Neoclassical Style Iron Garden Urns
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Set of two classical swivel jugs pitcher vases, iridescent surface, 1880 England
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Pair of French Bronze Figural Ewers in the Manner of Claude Michael Clodion
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Chess Board in Solid Malachite and Marble, Italy, 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This chess board in in solid Malachite. It has been made in Italy in the 1960's. It is in good condition.
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Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Marbleized Wood Tazza Urns
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Pair of 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Silver Urns or Porta Palmas
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning pair of 18th century Neoclassical style Italian silver urns or Porta Palmas. This beautiful pair of classic urns or garnitures are adorned with ram's heads. These Baroque ur...
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Pair of Neoclassical Style Onyx and Gilt Bronze Vases
Located in London, GB
Each vase in this pair, crafted from gilt bronze mounted onyx, is baluster shaped in a manner characteristic of the grand and elegant neoclassical style. Supported by a square onyx b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Garniture

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Lapis Lazuli, Gilt Bronze, and Porcelain Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Garniture

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Pair Of Light Blue Jasper Wedgwood Urns and Covers, England, Late 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
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Neoclassical garniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical garniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage garniture 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, bronze and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical garniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original garniture, popular names associated with this style include Ferdinand Barbedienne, Chamberlains Worcester, Popon A Paris, and Raingo Frères. 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 garniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $750 and tops out at $439,577 while the average work can sell for $4,600.

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