Neoclassical Architectural 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
French 18/19th Century, Carved White Marble Neoclassical Capital
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful hand-carved white marble capital .
Beautiful weathered white marble .
France circa 1780- 1820
Weathered
H:17cm W:18cm D:18cm
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
Antique Stone Neoclassical Ionic Column Capital Stand, 19th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Greek or Roman Neoclassical style cast stone Ionic column capital. This piece of architectural salvage would make a lovely objet d'art, ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Cast Stone
Sherle Wagner Rose Quartz "Renaissance" Cabinet or Drawer Knob - 10 Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sherle Wagner Rose Quartz Drawer or Cabinet Pulls.
2" d x 1.5" w. - 10 Available.
Please note that because Rose Quartz is natural, the pulls might be slightly different in tone. ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Bronze
Monumental Pair of Italian Neoclassical Marble Columns
Located in Rome, IT
This outstanding pair of yellow "Breccia di Siena" precious Doric marble columns raised on a white Carrara marble square base with a large molded socle above. Finely carved iconic Io...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Rare Italian 18' Century Marble Columns
Located in Rome, IT
This outstanding pair of " Bianco e nero d'Aquitania " precious marble columns with finely carved white Carrara marble Corinthian capitals raised on a white marble square base ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
Round Polished Gold Cabinet Drawer Hardware Pulls Attributed to Sherle Wagner
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Vintage gold cabinet hardware knobs or drawer pulls in a beautiful gold. These round knobs are circular in shape, and flat on the top with concentric cir...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Metal, Gold, Brass
Pair Large 18th Century French Neoclassical Carved Oak Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair 18th century neoclassical carved oak ornaments.
France circa 1780.
Weathered, small losses and old repairs.
Measurements are individual and include the wooden base.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Oak
19th Century Terracotta Garden Lions
Located in Houston, TX
A large opposing pair of Italian mid-19th century terracotta lions. Each lion is raised on a rectangular base. Beautiful expressive faces and wonderfully carved manes with great patina.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Collection of 12 French Barricade Balustrades and Chain
Located in Sheffield, MA
The collection of 12 19th century stone markers made of stone and come in different styles. Six have hooks for attaching the chain. Perfect to use as post...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone, Iron
Late 18th-Early 19th Century Italian Painted and Parcel-Gilt Architectural
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning late 18th-early 19th century Italian painted and parcel carved giltwood architectural over door, architectural element or fragment. A ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
French Painted and Gilt Tole Column with Corithian Capital
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare and unusual French tole peinte decorative column with acanthus leaf capital. The cross hatched column painted green with gilt bosses, topped by a Corinthian capital. The capital and base with brass...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Tôle
Late 18th century Italian Neo Classical Hand Painted Panel
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing neoclassical hand painted panel in fresco style.
Italy circa 1780
Weathered, small losses.
Measurements include the wooden base.
H:52,5cm W:39,5cm D:7cm
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Large Plaster Composite Order Capital on Wooden Pedestal, France, Early 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
Worked in the neoclassical style in France in the early 1900’s, this large plaster capital on wooden pedestal is of the Composite order. Composite orde...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Plaster, Wood, Paint
19th Century Italian Neo-Classical Style Carved and Parcel Gilt Panel
Located in Dallas, TX
The product is a 19th Century Italian Neo-Classical Style Carved and Parcel Gilt Panel. Featuring beautiful carving along with a lovely shade of blue, showcasing a traditional Neo-Cl...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Large Italian Giltwood Bed Canopy 'Corona'
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian giltwood bed canopy, or corona (also known in France as a ciel de lit), circa 1760-1780. Hand carved giltwood with painted detail decoration. ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Corinthian Capital, Glazed Ceramic, Canada/U.S., Late 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
Antique Architectural Corinthian Capital - glazed cast ceramic composition - Canada or United States - late 19th century.
Good antiq...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Wooden Altar
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful neoclassical carved wooden altar with beautiful gilded angels.
Italy, circa 1760-1780. Weathered, small losses and old repairs.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Exuberant American Painted Plaster Corinthian Capital, Faux Marble Base and Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
the lively capital with out-scrolled acanthus leaves all resting on a separate wooden base; with later base
Category
1960s Vintage Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Plaster
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Inspired Ormolu Architectural Elements
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A very handsome pair of matching ormolu appliques, both panels cast in openwork detail and showing neoclassical inspired motifs of palmettes, swags an...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Ormolu
Italian Wood Pedestal / Plant Stands
Located in Denton, TX
Vintage carved wood in the classical style with fluted columns topped with modified acanthus leaves carvings. Made in italy.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Large 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful 18th century neoclassical giltwood ornament.
Italy circa 1780.
Weathered,small losses and old repairs.
Measurements include the wooden base.
H:67cm W:45cm D:9cm
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Vintage Cast Iron Green Floor Table Candle Holders
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Cast Iron Powder-Coated Floor Table Standing Candle Holders, circa 1900's.
Please price listed is per item.
Standing 28’ tall each, these elegant freshly powder-coated pricket candl...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Early 20th C. Neoclassic Style Zinc Arched Pediment w/Great Patina, 4 ft
Located in Atlanta, GA
An American zinc arched pediment from the early 20th century. This antique architectural piece from American has been designed with Neoclassical inspired wreath and ribbon bow-ties within its center and has a half-moon, arched shape with flattened bottom edge. This piece is nicely aged, with zinc atop wood which has a beautiful rusty patina throughout. There is a newer wood replaced at backside. This early 20th century architectural zinc pediment...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Zinc
Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Style Italian Plaster Urns with Flame Finials
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Italian neoclassical style urns in relief that can either stand on their own or hang from the wall as decorative elements. Quite handsome, with acanthus leaf decoration and f...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Plaster
19th Century Carved Neo-Classical Style Capitals, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of large scale neo- classical style 19th century painted capitals. This continental pair do have some chippiness to the paint.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Pair of Large 19th Century Cast Iron Finials
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of large (and heavy) cast iron finials for garden or home decoration. 19th century manufacture but have a certain modernist style.
Category
1880s American Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Pair of English Neoclassical Style 1850s Carved Pine Overdoors with Swag Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English neoclassical style carved pine overdoors with swag motifs and dentil molding from the mid 19th century. Each of this pair of English architectural elements features...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Pine
A Rare and Impressive Carved White Marble Neoclassical Bench
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A rare and impressive carved white marble neoclassical bench. Late 19th century Italian, Florentine.
Backrest with relief carving of Bacchus in triumphal procession, armrests of reclining satyrs with musical pipes, on acanthus leaf carved supports.
h 121 x w 221 x d 65 cm
The bench belongs to a rare set produced in Italy in the late 19th Century. Probably by a florence carving studio. Each seems to combine elements from the past dynamic shape of the “Bacchus Throne” marble chair now displayed in Louvre, Annibale Carracci’s “Triumph of Bacchus” from the ceiling fresco...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
Pair of Antique Minton & Co Tile Panels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique glazed Minton tile panels. This pair have a desirable crazing creating a characterful time worn look. With all their elements combined, they make the perfect decora...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Clay
Two Large French Concrete Neoclassical Planters, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of two very large classical concrete planters. This set will be fabulous flanking a front door, on a patio, or in a garden. We also love the i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Concrete
Sherle Wagner Crystal "Renaissance" Cabinet or Drawer Knob - 10 Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sherle Wagner Crystal Drawer or Cabinet Pulls.
2" d x 1.5" w. - 10 Available.
If you would like specific photographed pulls - just ask!
Longer screw stems can be purchased from ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Impressive Pair of Ormolu Mounted Marble Obelisks
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of large marble obelisks. Made from solid Verde Antico marble with bronze neoclassical style decorative mounts on all four sides.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Large Ormolu Bust of Julius Caesar, Emperor of Rome
Located in London, GB
This remarkable ormolu bust of the iconic Roman Emperor Julius Caesar is the epitome of neoclassical style design, and was originally intended as an overdoor decoration. Overdoors - ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French 18th c Door Knocker with Original Cast Iron Knocker & Wrought Iron Back
Located in valatie, NY
French 18th c Door Knocker with Original Cast Iron Knocker and Wrought Iron Back. This hand-wrought iron door knocker with a pierced scrolling back...
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Pair of Giltwood Brackets Neoclassical
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French pair of giltwood brackets neoclassical.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
19th Century Neoclassical Terracotta Urn Architectural Relief, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century terracotta architectural decorative relief of a neoclassical style flaming two handled urn retaining the original red paint. The beautifully realized large scale classical urn shown in deep relief with arabesque handles with bell flowers hanging, egg and dart border, swag drapery tied...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
Pair of Antique Italian circa 1790 Carved and Gilt Neoclassical Panels
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Notable pair of decorative over-door panels dating from the height of the neoclassical period in all original very good condition. One with a Christies 1967 label on verso. A label i...
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Wood
Set of Three Antique Wood Columns
Located in Denton, TX
Three pine wood columns.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Pine
Wall Mirror or Mirror Insert with Neoclassical Design
Located in New York, NY
A wall mirror in the neoclassical design style, circa early-20th century. Mirror appears to have been a part of another piece (old glue on back) and removed. I'm showing mirror (with...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Mirror
Early 19th Century Italian Giltwood Neoclassical Sunburst Monstrance
Located in Essex, MA
Large neoclassical Italian giltwood sunburst on original large base. Monstrance. Sun rays and palmettes. Parcel gilt column with rayed being eye. Illuminati symbolism.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Pine, Giltwood
Pair of Bamboo Split Reed Ionic Columns
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Bamboo Split Reed Ionic Columns. Amazing architectural accent pieces. Perfect for a shop or to make a poolside cabana look cool. The ideas are endless. Hollow inside but stur...
Category
1970s Vintage Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Reed, Bamboo
Pair of Large 19th Century Cast Iron Finials for Out Door Garden Sculpture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of large cast iron nineteenth century finials. Excellent as garden decoration.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Fine Pair of Italian Carved Stone Garden Vases with Base
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant stone vases on base, decorated with finely carved mythological scenes.
Timeless decoration for you garden or interior.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
Three 19th Century Stone Barricade Balustrades and Chain Markers
Located in Sheffield, MA
The three French 19th century stone marker or barricade balustrades are carved and have iron hooks for linking the chain. Great to use to indicate house n...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone, Iron
Pair of Antique Maw & Co Broseley Salop Tiles
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique late 19th century Maw & Co tiles from Broseley Salop workshops in Shropshire.
In turquoise and dark navy blue majolica glaze, one 6-inch tile is decorated with the...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Clay
Pair of Continental Neoclassical Carved Wooden Capitals, late 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Expertly carved with urns emitting flames from their tops and draped in fabric swags, excellent as lamp bases
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Walnut
Italian Neo-Classic Carved Balustrade Railings
Located in Queens, NY
4 Italian Neo-classic style (19/20th Century) carved and decorated balustrade railings (PRICED EACH).
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Paint
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...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Iron
Swedish Neoclassical Giltwood Ceiling Roundel
Located in Essex, MA
Circular with leaf carved design.
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Giltwood
Collection of Four Neoclassical Columns in Istrian Stone
Located in London, GB
A collection of four neo-classical columns in Istrian stone. The moulded base surmounted by fluted shafts with finely carved Corinthian capitals to top. ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Stone
Pair of Antique Terracotta Herms of Classical Design
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful pair of reclaimed terracotta garden statues in classical term-style dating from the late 19th century. Handsomely handcrafted into terracotta, these antique statues depic...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Terracotta
Sink Plaquette with Relief of a Roman Adonis in Loincloth Posing as Le Penseur
Located in Doornspijk, NL
This plain and austere plaquette shows us a muscular Roman young man wearing just a loincloth. Squatting on the ground he sits, in the typical position of the Le Penseur artwork by R...
Category
Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Zinc
A pair of white marble relief frieze panels, circa 1920
Located in Baambrugge, NL
A pair of white marble relief frieze panels, circa 1920, each with a flower and fruit garland above a panel decorated with male and female figures in a neoclassical manner.
h 96 x w...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Style Antique Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
The breakfront, moulded shelf above the frieze which is centred with a tablet carved with tazza shaped, lidded urn in statuary on sienna marble. This is flanked by bands of flutes; t...
Category
Mid-18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble, Statuary Marble
LATE 18th CENTURY NEOCLASSICAL ORNAMENTAL FRIEZE
Located in Firenze, FI
Elegant ornamental frieze in wrought iron and hand-forged, finely gilded and embellished with floral motifs that enhance its elegance. The base is made of white Carrara marble, carve...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Carrara Marble, Iron
Massive Antique Textured Opaque Glass & Zinc Lantern/ Street Lamp Shade
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Massive Antique Textured Opaque Glass & Zinc Lantern/Street Lamp Shade
USA, circa Earlier 20th Century
This massive antique textured opaque glass and zinc lantern or street lamp sh...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Zinc
Heavy Gothic Lion’s Mask Brass Door Knocker
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Heavy Gothic Lion’s Mask Brass Door Knocker
This is a superb door knocker, the handsome Lion’s Head is at the centre and the heavy outer ring lifts and lands on the striking plat...
Category
1950s Vintage Neoclassical Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
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