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.
Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.
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Style: Neoclassical
French Pair of Petite Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This captivating pair of Neoclassical cast iron garden urns from the 19th century exhibits all the elegance and grandeur of the period. Painted in a blue-grey, these urns feature iconic and timeless details–perfect for adding a touch of traditional sophistication to your interior or patio. The heavy iron construction is designed to weather the elements, proven by the time-worn patina adding character and charm to the exterior. Ideal for both decorative and functional use, these urns are a fantastic addition to any setting, offering a blend of history and cultivated style. Please view the detailed images. Sold as a pair...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Uplighter Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural alabaster Art Deco period urn table lamp with neoclassical design, Italy, 1940s.
This elegant carved alabaster neoclassical 'uplighter' urn lamp will be a nice addition pl...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns Planters, circa 1940
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish pair of vintage classic French cast iron garden urns or planters with the lovely original surface and patina, circa 1940. These beautiful jardinieres are a nice large size,...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Pair of Early 20th Century Petite French Cast Iron Garden Urns Planters
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous pair of antique early 20th-Century French Neoclassical style cast iron mantel urns or planters. These urns are solid and heavy and retain their amazing original patina. Th...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Large Italian Black Marble Bulbous Urn Or Garden Vase With Ormolu Gilding
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Italian 19th century black marble bulbous urn with ormolu gilded hardware
Large Italian hand carved marble urn. The main body is carve...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Marble
Pair Neoclassical Style Gray Painted Mahogany Urns
Located in Stamford, CT
Very decorative pair of mahogany urn form knife boxes with wonderful gray white painted finish. Each urn with swag decoration and acorn finial. The top l...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Cast Iron Campana Form Garden Urns on Stands
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of early 20th century English Campana form garden urns or planters raised on pedestal stands. The pair feature cast iron construction with ne...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Pair of Medium Val d'Osne Cast Iron Snake Urns with Robin's Egg Blue Paint
Located in Richmond, VA
A pair of medium Val d’Osne cast iron snake urns with a robin’s egg blue patina. Exquisite tones of brown rust and very rare robin's egg blue patina. M...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron French Classical Style Urn Form Outdoor Garden Planter with Faces
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast iron French Classical style urn form 17" outdoor garden planter with faces. Item features heavy cast iron construction, double handles, drapes and faces to sides, shapely urn fo...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Pair of Petite French Cast Iron Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of charming petite cast iron urns made in France would make for a great accessory, whether placed in your garden or used as decorative pieces in your home. They add a touch o...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
French 19th Century Cast Iron Urn
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large, Neoclassical cast iron garden urn from the 19th century, exhibiting all the elegance and grandeur of the period. Painted in a deep green, the urn features iconic and timeles...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Monumental Concrete French Garden Planters or Urns with, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A monumental pair of neoclassical style concrete garden planters or urns. The edges of each are in a trompe l'oeil style and give the illusion of ruffled fabric. The sides of the bod...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Concrete
Cast Iron French Style Round Garden Campana Urn Outdoor Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Iron 28" French Style Round Garden Campana Urn Outdoor Planter Pot. Item features heavy cast iron construction, desirable weathered patina, leafy scrollwork design, raised pedes...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Pair of Large 19th Century Neoclassical Iron Garden Urns – Painted White
Located in Milano, IT
This stunning pair of large neoclassical iron garden urns, crafted in the 19th century, showcases timeless elegance and grandeur. Painted ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Pair of Large French Cast Garden Vases after the Models of Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
By Jean-Baptiste Pigalle
Located in Dallas, TX
After the original 18th century garden vases, entitled Autumn, by Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, this pair of large cast garden vases are in the classic krater form. A sprawling scene with mascarons, rams’ heads, and grapevines are set between egg and dart molding and gadrooned lobes. Made with a mixture of crushed stone and cement (known as reconstituted stone), the tall vases were imbued with a cream coloring agent during the casting process. Each vase is supported by a thick rectangular plinth beneath a tapering neck adorned with geometric motifs and Vitruvian waves filled with flowers. These impressive garden vases will make a wonderful statement, inside or outdoors.
Originally part of a set of four vases depicting the seasons of Autumn and Spring, which were designed for the Chateau de Choisy by Ange-Jacques...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Cast Stone, Cement
Pair of French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Cast Iron
Style: French Neoclassical
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns Planters, circa 1940
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish pair of vintage classic French cast iron garden urns or planters with the lovely original surface and patina, circa 1940. These beautiful jardinieres are a nice large size,...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Vintage Poured Stone Urn Form Planter
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional urn form planter in poured stone with great patina and surface. The urn features a big deep bowl with foliate decoration, two handles each with a face. The urn planter ha...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Cement
Italian Neoclassical Urn Alabaster Marble Table Lamp, Mid 20th century
Located in New York, NY
An Italian urn form yellow alabaster marble table lamp in the Neoclassical style, circa mid-20th century, Italy. Piece is marked on side, "Genuine Alabaster", "Hand-carved", "Made in...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Alabaster
Val d'Osne Cast Iron White Snake Urns
Located in Richmond, VA
A small pair of white cast-iron urns with intertwined snakes. Marked with a “1” to denote the smallest of three sizes made by the renowned Val d’Osne Foundr...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Pair of Large Italian White Glazed Urns, Neoclassical Style ca. 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Italian White Glazed Urns, Neoclassical Style ca. 1890
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Large Cast Iron Wide French Victorian Campana Urn Garden Planter w Handles B
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large cast iron 48" wide French Victorian campana urn outdoor garden planter with handles (white). Item features large impressive size, heavy cast iron construction, ornate double ha...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
A Very large And Substantial English Stone Urn And Pedestal
Located in London, GB
A very large substantial and organically well weathered Classical recon stone urn and pedestal. The egg and dart rim with gadrooned urn sitting on a tapering socle. The urn is stood ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair Of 19th Century French Iron Garden Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century French Iron Garden Urns.
This fine pair of French Napoleon III Neoclassical style cast iron garden urns, gard...
Category
1860s French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Pair of Large Grey Marble Neoclassical Campana Form Garden Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large grey marble Neoclassical Campana form garden vases
Continental, late 19th century
Measures: Height 46cm, diameter 44cm
These fantastic pieces are a pair of large n...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Marble
Pair of 18th Century Half-Urn Carved Wood Decorations
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of divided urns, once whole, Neoclassical period, of carved wood with distressed, painted finish; each having fluted body and square handles, on round foot and rectangular plinth.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Wood
Pair Elegant French Iron Urns, early 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Pair Elegant French Iron Urns, early 20th Century. Heavy cast iron classical shape urns with applied handles. Weathered patina.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Limestone, Marble
Tall Cast Iron Campana Urn Outdoor Garden Planters on Base, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large 62" tall cast iron campana urn outdoor garden planters on base - a pair. Item features large impressive size, heavy cast iron construction, tall fluted campana style urn plante...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Low and Wide Round French Classic Style Outdoor Garden Urn Planter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Iron Low and Wide 38" Round French Classical Style Outdoor Garden Urn Planter. Item features heavy cast iron construction, unique low and wide...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Cast Iron Low and Wide Round French Style Outdoor Garden Planter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast iron low and wide 34" round French style outdoor garden planter. Item features heavy cast iron construction, unique low and wide form, deco...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Antique French Cast Iron Garden Urn
Located in Houston, TX
Large antique French Neoclassical style cast iron garden urn with swan handles and swag motif. This gorgeous huge Neoclassical iron urn, planter ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Italian Neoclassical White Glazed Ceramic Urn, Large Scale
By Ceccarelli
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Neoclassical style white glazed Ceramic urn. This classic Tuscan vase is a refined decorative complement to both traditional and contemporary inter...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Cast Iron English Style Round Lion Heads Black Outdoor Garden Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast iron English style 20" round lion heads black outdoor garden planter pot. Item features heavy cast iron construction, reticulated lion heads, desirable weathered finish, unique ...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Pair Monumental French Cast Chateau Urns, “Vases du Printemps”
Located in Dallas, TX
These huge urns, cast in France from crushed stones and cement measure an astounding 63 inches tall. They are nearly the same dimension as the original “Vase...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Cast Stone, Cement
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Stone Paste Gardens Urns Hand Paint Mud Color
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a pair of Italian gardens urns made in agglomeration of sand of stones, stone sable add to the cement.
The result is a mixture very strong ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Cement
Pair of Cast Iron Urn or Planters, Property of a Lady, 1880s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Cast Iron Urn or Planters or Jardinières
A stunning pair of Neoclassical Urn or Planters on Pedestal Bases. Direct from a New Canaan CT Mansion of an Lady come this stunning pair of Garden Urns. Each massive urn sits upon a pedestal base having Lion busts...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Wrought Iron
Cast Iron French Classical Style Round Urn Design Outdoor Garden Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Iron French Classical Style 15" Round Urn Design Outdoor Garden Planter Pot. Item features heavy cast iron construction, unique round form,...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Pair of Neoclassical Style Painted Garden Urn Jardinaires
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic pair of French painted metal garden urns on stands or jardiniere planters. Made in the neoclassical taste they feature large acanthus motif han...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Style Iron Urns on Plinths
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century French Neoclassical style iron garden urns on plinths. These beautiful French cast iron campana garden urns, planters or jardi...
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
19th Century Grey English Pair of Antique Neoclassical Lead Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique English pair of oval Neoclassical lidded lead urns decorated with half relief, Acanthus leaves, pinecones, and lions heads on both sides, in good condition. Minor fading, ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Metal, Lead
Jules CANTINI, Large Urn in Numidia Red Breccia Marble with Console
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This vase, crafted from Numidia Red Breccia and mounted on its accompanying console, was created in the second half of the 19th century by the sculptor Jules Cantini.
Jules Cantini ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Breccia Marble
Large 19th Century Green Paint Garden Urn
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine and large Painted Iron Garden Urn with classic form, fluted sides, footed base and detachable top ring. The Urn presents with enhancing signs of age including rusting and pain...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Pair of Diminutive English Cast Iron Urn Jardinaires
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming pair of diminutive scale English cast iron urns or jardinaire planters. Made in the neoclassical taste with scrolled acanthus handles on each side. The pair have a thick coa...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Tall Cast Iron Fluted Campana Urn Outdoor Garden Planter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large 37" tall cast iron fluted campana urn outdoor garden planter. Item features large impressive size, heavy cast iron construction, tall flut...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Pair of English Neo-Classical Style White-Washed Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a pair of English Neo-Classical Style terra cotta White-Washed Urns that adds a touch of elegance to any garden or outdoor space. Perfect for adding a classic and sophisticat...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Terracotta
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 Urns
Materials
Stone
Pair of Classic French Style, Early 20th Century, Neoclassical Garden Urns
Located in Hopewell, NJ
This pair of early 20th century, stone and resin urns has classic French style and would make great garden planters or unique entryway accents. Lovely age and patina! Diameter openin...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Resin
Cast Iron English Style Round Lion Heads White Outdoor Garden Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Iron English Style 20" Round Lion Heads White Outdoor Garden Planter Pot. *Currently 4 available. Patina and finish will vary. Price is per...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
Monumental Cast Iron Urns with Foliate and Grape Design
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of monumental cast iron garden irons with foliate and grape design on the basin flowing to an elegant scalloped column base. These urns are of enormous size, perfect for the fro...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Limestone
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...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Limestone
19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Dore Urn Signed F. Levillain
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century neoclassical signed bronze doré urn with handles and adorned with elaborate roman scenes. Signed stamped F. Levillain. Ferdinand Levillain...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of Terracotta Urns with Swags and Lion Masks
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of stoneware urns by J.M. Blashfield, each body ornamented with four lion masks joined by festoons of fruit and flowers, stamped on inside of rim, “J M Blashfield, Stamford”, ...
Category
1870s English Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Octagonal Reconstituted Stone Urns
Located in London, GB
A pair of octagonal mid-20th century reconstituted stone urns in the neoclassical style with carved foliate detail raised on small socles, Eng...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Stone
Large Cast Iron Tall French Campana Urn Style Fluted Outdoor Garden Planter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large cast iron 40" tall French Campana Urn style fluted outdoor garden planter. Item features a large impressive size, approx. 280 lbs. heavy cast iron construction, fluted urn form...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Bronze Urn Stamped "Clodion"
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A campana form urn with twin handles, cast with frolicking putti and trailing ivy leaves. The basin seated on a spiral fluted foot over a square plinth. Stamped CLODION below one han...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Carved Urns with Anthemion Relief
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each hand-carved cup-shaped vessel with Greek key collar above a tapering body resting on a separate square base.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Urns
Materials
Marble
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 building and garden elements, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, iron 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 Maitland Smith, Baccarat, Ceccarelli, and Claude Michel Clodion. 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 $450 and tops out at $70,078 while the average work can sell for $3,800.