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
Michael Taylor Style Montecito Aluminum Garden Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic bronzed aluminum patio and garden junior sofa or settee loveseat made in the style and manner of Michael Taylor by a foundry in Los Angeles, CA. The frame features a design th...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
20th Century Classicist Style Marble Ornamental Pillar/Column
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique marble ornamental pillar in Classicist style.
Bordeau red marble with grey white\flecking square plinth with balustrade-formed column base with carved Acanthius capping. The ...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian Concrete Garden Cherub Statue
Located in Wichita, KS
Early 20th century concrete Italian garden statue of cherub / putti figure, c. 1920. This charming, angelic statue is suitable for outdoor use.
We offer expedited, fully-insured, ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Pair of Neoclassical Regency Style Brass Fireplace Fender Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive pair of fireplace fender bench seats made in the English regency taste by Maitland-Smith. The bench seats feature neoclassical style x-form patinated brass arrows centered...
Category
20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Mario Papperzini for the John Salterini Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large pair of mid-century modern iron patio and garden dining chairs attributed to Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The tall chairs have an iconic design with a square back inset...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
English Wedgwood Jasperware Bowl Neoclassical
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white matte stoneware bowl, in the Neoclassical design style, circa mid- to late 20th century, E...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Italian Concrete Garden Cherub Statue
Located in Wichita, KS
Early 20th century concrete Italian garden statue of cherub /putti figure, c. 1920. This charming, angelic statue is suitable for outdoor use.
We offer expedited, fully-insured, cu...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Minerva
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological roman subject of Minerva in limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto.
Measurements: Statue cm 180, base cm 80.
Minerva (Pallas Athena in Gr...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Limestone
An antique Italian Statuary marble mantlepiece (over 200 years old)
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An antique late 18th/ early 19th century Italian Statuary marble mantlepiece of fine quality
Small in scale and beautifully made in Italy around the year 1800.
The exquisitely carve...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Statuary Marble
Pair of French Neoclassical Pedestals
Located in Dallas, TX
A Pair of Neoclassical Pedestals with Gilt Bronze mounts and sculpted figures.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Grate or Fire Grate
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireplace grate made of brass and wrought iron. The fireplace grate is in a good condition and is fully functional.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
Life Sized Garden Statue of Amalthea and Jupiter's Goat
Located in Dallas, TX
After the original marble grouping entitled Amalthée et la chèvre de Jupiter (“Amalthea and Jupiter’s Goat”) by Pierre Julien, which was commissioned by King...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone, Cast Stone, Cement
Column Pedestal Pillar Stand Neoclassical Style
Located in New York, NY
An Ionic column pedestal with fluted pillar and square base in the Neoclassical Greco-Roman style, circa late-20th century, 1982. Column has a nice weight to it; it's designed from a...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Composition
Neoclassical Iron Urns Flower or Plant Planters Jardinières, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of weathered iron urns plant or flowerpot cachepot jardinieres with square pedestal bases in the Neoclassical style, circa 20th century, possibly Europe/France. Subs...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Unique Tulip Shaped Garden Urn/Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Italian tulip-shaped urn or planter, crafted from cement, combines robust functionality with aesthetic grace, making it a striking addition to any garden setting. The tulip sha...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Vintage Italian Pink Marble Classical Style Round Column Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Pink Marble Classical Style Round Column Pedestal Plant Stand. Item features Beautiful pink veins, very nice vintage pedestal, approx 160 lbs. Circa Mid 20th Century....
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antiqu Salmon Red Concrete Garden Urn Planter
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome antique concrete garden urn or planter. This salmon colored paint encrusted urn is in fabulous vintage condition with lots of gorge...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Neoclassical Pair of Newly Painted Black Iron Planters Urns with Fancy Handles
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of vintage cast iron planters having elaborate handles and neoclassical form and decoration. Just painted black.
35 w handle to handle
24 w outer edge of bowl
interna...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Two Small Antique Lead Trough Planters
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Dating from the late 19th century, this set of 2 small antique lead trough planters make a beautiful feature of any garden, period or modern. These petite planters are a matching pai...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Lead
Pair of Bronze Outdoor Urns with Winged Cherubs
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Bronze Outdoor Urns with Winged Cherubs. Exquisite detail from its basket-woven crown and pondering winged cherub handles to its swags of fruits and flowers. Lion head knocke...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Woodard Vintage Wrought Iron Dogwood Patio Table & 4 Chairs
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage dogwood mid-century modern white wrote iron outdoor table and chairs designed by Russell Woodard (circa 1956). Showcasing enameled and intricately woven wrought iron with a c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Sculpture of Flora, Italy, circa 1880
Located in Greding, DE
Plaster sculpture of flora after a classical original with windswept skirt and pinned up curly hair.
Category
1880s Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Plaster
Vintage French Neoclassical Cast Iron Large Square Low Garden Pedestal Base Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Large Square Low Garden Pedestal Bases -a Pair. Item features Heavy cast iron construction (approx 100 lbs each), distressed/weathered fin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Cement Cherub and Dolphin Garden Water Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Cast Cement Cherub and Dolphin Garden Water Fountain (approx 50 lbs). Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 21" H x 10" W x 12" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cement
Russell Woodard Sculptura Armchairs, Wrought Iron, Circa 1950’s, MCM
Located in San Jose, CA
Pair of original Woodard Sculptura armchairs. A versatile option for outdoor entertaining, or indoors, this set is dining chair height so can be used with a patio table. The wrought ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Kitchen Tools, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century Dutch Neoclassical fireplace tool set consisting of a hanger and six irons and kitchen tools. From left to right is included a wrought iron fork, a co...
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
19th Century set of four large cast iron garden urn planters
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century set of four large cast iron garden urn planters in campagna form. Each with formerly painted lunettes to the border, further fluted and lunette decoration to the body an...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique Dutch Copper Log Holder, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th Century Dutch neoclassical log basket. The firewood basket is made of copper and brass with wrought iron handles. Also called 'aker'. Used to draw water from the well an...
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Copper
Neoclassical Fireplace Tools in Brass with Duck Heads, French, circa 1960
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This set of neoclassical fireplace tools on stand are made of brass and iron. They are displaying duck heads. This is a French work, in the style of Maison Jansen, circa 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Brass, Iron
Neoclassical Style Marble Pedestal
Located in Houston, TX
An early 20th century neoclassical style red or rouge and black marble pedestal.
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
19th Century French Weathered Stone Outdoor Garden Planter Jardinière
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique planter on your patio or garden for a timeless flower display. Crafted in France circa 1880 and built in two pieces, the large sturdy stone jardinière sits...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
2 Massive French Gilt Bronze Footed Palace Urns Planter Jardinière Vase Pair 59"
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental oversized pair of French Neoclassical style bronze urns / planters over stands, circa last quarter 20th century. These oversized planters are perfect for display indoor or...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Figural Bronze Bacchus Tazza Garden Urns Footed Planter Jardinière 27"
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceptional set of footed bronze tazza urns. Features traditional Grecian form with gadrooned body and flared mouth with leaf trim. The urn is flanked on each side with magnificent f...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Antique Marble Sculpture depicting ‘Reverie: In the Days of Sappho'
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Neoclassical statuary marble sculpture depicting an interpretation of ‘In the Days of Sappho’ also known as 'Reverie', after the oil painting by John William Godward (circ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Breccia Marble, Statuary Marble
Pair of Mid-Century French Neoclassical Carved Marble Flute Garden Urns Planters
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Italy circa 1950 in the neoclassical style and made of hand carved granite, the antique planters have a stately, elegant style. Each vase stands on a square base over a fl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Granite, Marble
Antique Neoclassical Terra Cotta Garden Urn Patio Planter C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Terra Cotta Garden Urn Patio Planter C1910
Measures- 14.25''H x 14''W x 14''D
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Set of Twelve Michael Taylor Gilt Klismos Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime set of twelve greco-roman klismos style patio and garden cast aluminum dining chairs designed by Michael Taylor. The garden chairs (model #MTD-1006) have an iconic design fur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Neoclassical Style Strap Iron Garden Urns, Circa 1970-1980
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of Neoclassical style strap iron garden urns with large decorative loop handles. Welded construction. Overall nicely aged surface. Small metal tag under one urn - Mexico. Measur...
Category
20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Antique Neoclassical Carved Marble Horse Head Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Neoclassical carved marble horse head sculpture. Dating to circa 1780, this hand-carved sculpture would make a striking decorative piece in any period property. Typical of...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Pair of Italian Pedestals in Rossa Verona Marble
Located in London, GB
A tall and slender pair of Pedestals/columns in Pink Rossa Verona marble with Antico Verdo banded centres. With square plinth and socle terminating in a shaped capital. Images are a ...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique Neoclassical Stone Decorative Architectural Urn
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Imposing Antique Urn, Crafted in the Neoclassical Style, Exudes Grandeur and Sophistication. Made from Heavy Stone, its Large Size Commands Attention and Adds a Sense of Archite...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Stone
Early 20th Century French Weathered Concrete Outdoor Garden Planter Jardinière
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique stone planter on your patio for a timeless flower display. Crafted in France circa 1920 and built of concrete, the large sturdy jardinière is round in shap...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete, Stone
Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style andirons is made of bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Michael Taylor Style Montecito Chairs and Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic pair of patio and garden cast aluminum chairs and ottoman made in the style and manner of Michael Taylor by a foundry in Los Angeles, CA. The Montecito chairs feature an overs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Aluminum
Beautiful 18th-19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Fireplace Grate or Fire Grate
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful late 18th or early 19th century Dutch Neoclassical fireplace grate. Hand forged of wrought iron. The fireplace grate is in a good condition and is fully functional.
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
18th-19th Century French 'the Time' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th Century Neoclassical period French fire back with the time. The time, an old man with a scythe, symbol of the ephemeral character of life.
The fireback is ma...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Style Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 19th or early 20th century French Neoclassical style fireback.
The fireback has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no extra costs. The condit...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with a cupid.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and do...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of Vintage French Carved Weathered Outdoor Vases with Fruit Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a patio with this elegant pair of antique outdoor planters filled with fruits and flowers. Carved in France, circa 2010, and built of concrete, each stone jardinière stands ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Concrete
Antique Large Neoclassical Terra Cotta Garden Urn Patio Planter C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Large Neoclassical Terra Cotta Double Handled Garden Urn Patio Planter C1910
Measures- 17''H x 19.5''W x 19.5''D
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Large Heavy Cast Iron Flower Urn Garden Planter Trophy Vase 35"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique cast iron garden urn or planter with ornate scrolled handles and square pedestal base.
Dimensions:
35" x 23.5" x 16.5" h, 100 lbs
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Large Five Fold Fireplace Screen Spark Gard
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find five fold spark gard, fireplace screen, having a brass frame with metal mesh screen panels. The screen is in very good, clean, original, ready to use condition, showing...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Large Neoclassical Terra Cotta Garden Urn Patio Planter C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Large Neoclassical Terra Cotta Garden Urn Patio Planter C1910
Measures- 16.75''H x 20''W x 18.75''D
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 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 firebac...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have c...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of English Neoclassical Antique Faux Marble Painted Pine Columns
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF FAUX MARBLE PAINTED PINE COLUMNS IN ORIGINAL PAINT
Probably English, circa first quarter of the 20th century
Item # 403DWS18A
A great pair of substantial columns, they are e...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Pine, Paint
Antique Large Neoclassical Terra Cotta Garden Urn Patio Planter C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Large Neoclassical Terra Cotta Garden Urn Patio Planter C1910
Measures- 17.5''H x 19.5''W x 19.5''D
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Terracotta
French Rectangular Shaped Carved Wood Planter w/ Liner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French elongated, rectangular planter with ornate decorative elements.
The planter is crafted with a wooden frame that features a distressed finish, enhancing its vintage appeal. ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Building and Garden Elements
Materials
Metal
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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