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Neoclassical Urns

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
Large Antique Neoclassical Scottish Granite Finial
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large antique Neoclassical Scottish granite finial. Displayed on a raised gilt-metal square bronze base, this elegant turned granite finial is a spectacular display piece for perio...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Stone, Granite, Metal, Bronze

Large Antique Neoclassical Scottish Granite Finial
Large Antique Neoclassical Scottish Granite Finial

Large Antique Neoclassical Scottish Granite Finial

$4,738
Stone Pentworth Bird Bath Garden Planter Urn
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a classical garden bird bath made from reconstituted stone Can function as a bird bath, font or planter Can you imagine how this would look with our feathered friends...
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1980s Vintage Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Stone

Stone Pentworth Bird Bath Garden Planter Urn
Stone Pentworth Bird Bath Garden Planter Urn

Stone Pentworth Bird Bath Garden Planter Urn

$743
Fine 19th Century Austrian Royal Vienna Porcelain Hand Painted Urn
Located in Dallas, TX
A fine 19th century Austrian Royal Viennese porcelain urn with hand painted classical scenes. Very fine detailed decoration.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Fine 19th Century Austrian Royal Vienna Porcelain Hand Painted Urn
Fine 19th Century Austrian Royal Vienna Porcelain Hand Painted Urn

Fine 19th Century Austrian Royal Vienna Porcelain Hand Painted Urn

$8,500
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Oxblood Red Glass and Ormolu Lidded Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century Neo-Classical st. oxblood red glass and ormolu lidded urn. The urn is raised by a circular base with handsome ormolu paw feet amidst scrolled and flute...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Ormolu

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Oxblood Red Glass and Ormolu Lidded Urn
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Oxblood Red Glass and Ormolu Lidded Urn

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Oxblood Red Glass and Ormolu Lidded Urn

$14,900
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal urn. The urn is raised by a square base with elega...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Urn
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Urn

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Urn

$8,600
George III Neo Classical Wine/Water Jug by Smith Sharp, London, 1775.
By Daniel Smith Robert Sharp
Located in London, GB
A very fine & unusual George III Neo Classical Wine/Water Jug made in London in 1775 by Daniel Smith & Robert Sharp. The Jug stands on an applied foot which is decorated with bold b...
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18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Silver

George III Neo Classical Wine/Water Jug by Smith Sharp, London, 1775.
George III Neo Classical Wine/Water Jug by Smith Sharp, London, 1775.

George III Neo Classical Wine/Water Jug by Smith Sharp, London, 1775.

$6,135
Pair of Cast Iron Warwick Vases
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very finely cast pair of cast iron models of the renowned Warwick Vase circa 1870. While the original Warwick Vase is a colossal 6ft high, these replicas are scale at just 40cm tall, bringing prestige to an interior placed on a console, column or sideboard. Unusually, each vase has an original, removable enamelled cast iron liner. True to the antique original, these cast iron vases features an egg and dart moulded rim above male and female masks among torches, vine leaves, berries and scrolls in high relief between distinct entwined handles. Each stand on a socle above a plain pedestal base. The original Warwick Vase, often closely associated with the Albani Vase...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Iron

Pair of Cast Iron Warwick Vases
Pair of Cast Iron Warwick Vases

Pair of Cast Iron Warwick Vases

$5,010
19th Century French Bronze-Mounted Marble Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The finest of bronze castings. Lids are attached. The base is 6" x 6".
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze-Mounted Marble Urns
19th Century French Bronze-Mounted Marble Urns

19th Century French Bronze-Mounted Marble Urns

$12,500 / set
19th Century Alabaster Classical Urn
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th century classical Alabaster and gilded ormolu urn. Having an egg and dart moulded ormolu rim, Leopard mask ring drop handles on either side, translucent Alabaster...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Alabaster, Ormolu

19th Century Alabaster Classical Urn
19th Century Alabaster Classical Urn

19th Century Alabaster Classical Urn

$4,090
19th Century French Bronze-Mounted Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful marble color with the finest dore bronze casting. Bacchus head motif. Lids are attached.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century French Bronze-Mounted Urns
19th Century French Bronze-Mounted Urns

19th Century French Bronze-Mounted Urns

$14,500 / set
Pair of Gilt Bronze and Agate Cassolettes, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of gilt bronze and agate cassolettes, France, late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Agate, Bronze

Pair of Gilt Bronze and Agate Cassolettes, France, Late 19th Century
Pair of Gilt Bronze and Agate Cassolettes, France, Late 19th Century

Pair of Gilt Bronze and Agate Cassolettes, France, Late 19th Century

$10,000 / set
19th Century Italian Gran Tour Bronze Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nicely cast with swan handles. Base is 4" x 4".
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Gran Tour Bronze Urns
19th Century Italian Gran Tour Bronze Urns

19th Century Italian Gran Tour Bronze Urns

$2,650 / set
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu urns. Each urn is raised by a square patinated bronze base with an elegant central diamond reserv...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Urns
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Urns

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Urns

$5,300 / set
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Porcelain De Paris Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. Porcelain de Paris urns. Each urn is raised by a square base below an elegant mottled socle shaped pedestal. The bodies d...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Porcelain De Paris Urns
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Porcelain De Paris Urns

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Porcelain De Paris Urns

$18,500 / set
Pair of Patinated Bronze Vases
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A pair of patinated bronze vases cast after the antique. Each vase is of krater form with elaborate scrolling volute handles with swan heads a...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Patinated Bronze Vases
Pair of Patinated Bronze Vases

Pair of Patinated Bronze Vases

$3,408
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Granite Lidded Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. granite lidded urns. Each urn is raised by a circular mottled base and socle pedestal. The body displays an elegant shape an...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Granite

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Granite Lidded Urns
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Granite Lidded Urns

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Granite Lidded Urns

$12,500 / set
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze and Marble Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and Rouge Royale marble urns. Each urn is raised by a circular Rouge Royal marble base with a Fine mottled b...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze and Marble Urns
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze and Marble Urns

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze and Marble Urns

$12,700 / set
George III Silver Lusterware Vase
Located in New York, NY
This elegant vase of attenuated proportions was given an unusual silver-luster glaze, and embellished with two medallions on a military theme. One depicts a young soldier with a swor...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Porcelain

George III Silver Lusterware Vase
George III Silver Lusterware Vase

George III Silver Lusterware Vase

$5,000
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Granite Lidded Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. granite lidded urns. Each urn is raised by a circular mottled base and socle pedestal. The body displays an elegant shape an...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Granite

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Granite Lidded Urns
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Granite Lidded Urns

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Granite Lidded Urns

$12,500 / set
Italian Neoclassical St. Mid-19th Century Rosso Antico Marble Lidded Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and richly carved Italian neo-classical st. mid 19th century Rosso Antico marble lidded urn. The urn is raised by a circular bullnose ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Marble

Italian Neoclassical St. Mid-19th Century Rosso Antico Marble Lidded Urn
Italian Neoclassical St. Mid-19th Century Rosso Antico Marble Lidded Urn

Italian Neoclassical St. Mid-19th Century Rosso Antico Marble Lidded Urn

$18,500
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Sienna Marble Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Sienna marble urns. Each urn is raised on a square base with ormolu foliate border. on th...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Siena Marble, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Sienna Marble Urns
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Sienna Marble Urns

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Sienna Marble Urns

$14,200 / set
Hand Carved Rouge Marble Urn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand carved rouge marble Neoclassical shaped urn.
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Early 1800s French Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Marble

Hand Carved Rouge Marble Urn
Hand Carved Rouge Marble Urn

Hand Carved Rouge Marble Urn

$9,500
Pair of Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Bronze Urn on Marble Pedestal
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A fine pair of early to mid-19th century Campana shaped patinated bronze urns on Sienna marble pedestals. The bronzes are of good quality with f...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Pair of Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Bronze Urn on Marble Pedestal
Pair of Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Bronze Urn on Marble Pedestal

Pair of Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Bronze Urn on Marble Pedestal

$8,270 / set
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze and Ormolu Decorative Ewers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. silvered bronze and ormolu decorative ewers. Each ewer is raised on an ormolu circular raised ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze and Ormolu Decorative Ewers
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze and Ormolu Decorative Ewers

Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze and Ormolu Decorative Ewers

$17,800 / set
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble and Ormolu Urns
By Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality pair of French 19th century neo-classical patinated bronze, marble and ormolu urns attributed to Barbedienne. Each urn is raised by a square Black Belgia...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble and Ormolu Urns
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble and Ormolu Urns

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble and Ormolu Urns

$14,100 / set

Neoclassical urns for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical urns 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 urns created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, building and garden elements, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical urns 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 urns, popular names associated with this style include Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres, Wedgwood, Adams Westlake Co., and Ferdinand Barbedienne. 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 urns differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $206 and tops out at $282,191 while the average work can sell for $4,500.

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