Neoclassical Furniture
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
Stunning set Brass tilting Bath room mirrors 1970s France
Located in Den Haag, NL
Exclusive Set tilting Brass bath room wall Mirrors. Top quality . Beautiful Gold color . 1970s
no screws to see, solid Brass armature.
Please don't hes...
Category
1970s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Dennis and Leen Neoclassical Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of neoclassical style painted and parcel gilt armchairs crafted by Dennis and Leen, Los Angeles, CA. The chairs feature a square back with patinated brass finials on th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Neoclassical 'Minerva' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the goddess Minerva. Goddess of knowledge, intellect and ingenuity of the human spirit. She is often depicted with an owl, symbol ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Large Red Marble and Ormolu Vases by Dasson
By Henry Dasson
Located in London, GB
Pair of French marble and gilt bronze vases by Henry Dasson
French, 1890
Height 44cm, width 21cm, depth 18cm
In 1890, the renowned French artisan Henry Dasson (1825-1896) crafted th...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Baccarat Crinoline Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine "Crinoline" Chandelier by Baccarat featuring the classical crystal "plumes", octagon graduated chains and long slinder prisms. 8 lights.
France, circa 1930.
Dimensions:...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Bronze, Glass and Brass Ashtray on Stand by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and rare neoclassical style standing ashtray is made of bronze, glass and brass. The cut is formed by a laurel wreath and the tripod base with claw feet. On the center...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Classical Manner White Painted Cast Stone Urns, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Classical Manner White Painted Cast Stone Urns, a pair, 20th century, with gadrooned sides and flaring lip above a socle on square base.
Dimensions: 13" H x 15" diameter
Dealer: S1...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Antique 18th Century Albarello Jar Double Eagles Pharmacy Drug
Located in Mimizan, FR
18th century Albarello Jar
Double Eagle design
Albarello or Pharmacy Jar
An albarello is a type of maiolica earthenware jar, originally a medicinal ja...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Faience
Seating group, France c. 1790
Located in Greding, DE
Three-piece seating group consisting of two armchairs (95 x 66 x 64 x 45 cm) and one large armchair (97 x 98 x 70 x 45 cm) made of mahogany. The group is covered with a green fabric....
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Huge Octogonal Cocktail Table by Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Faux bamboo chrome base for this rare and elegant Maison Jansen octagonal coffee table The eight side of 18.5".
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Vintage Trumeau Neoclassical Giltwood Winged Lion Vanity Wall Mirror 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage gilt wood trumeau style wall mirror featuring a rectangular beveled frame topped with a spiraling ribbon dividing the mirror from a neoclassical relief showing a winged angel...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
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 Furniture
Materials
Marble
Polaris 15 Day Peacock Clock
By Polaris
Located in New York, NY
Polaris 15 Day Peacock clock, the circular dial held by a florid peacock, the case decorated in tigers' eye ombre detailing.
Dimensions: 15.5" H x 13.5" W x 5.5" D
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 19th to Early 20th Century Fireplace Fan
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 19th-early 20th century fireplace fan, English or American. Superb quality heavy brass or bronze in neo-classical taste. Fully developed with rich casting front & back. Beautifu...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1940's French Large Opaline Glass Table Lamps - Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's French Opaline glass table lamps with gilt details.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
Pair of French Silvered and Gilt Bronze Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of French silvered and gilt bronze candelabra
French, Late 19th Century
Height 64cm, width 37cm, depth 37cm
Crafted in the 19th century, this pair of French candelabra exudes ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
SAINT PAUL: Statuette in carved and gilded polychrome wood Late 18th century
Located in TEYJAT, FR
SAINT PAUL: Statuette in carved and gilded polychrome wood,
Late 18th century. Saint Paul, also known as the Apostle Paul, was an important figure in early Christianity and is often...
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Fornasetti Neoclassical Trompe l'oeil Teste Antiche Umbrella Stand
By Fornasetti
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Divine Piero Fornasetti umbrella stand crafted from hand silk screened and lacquered metal. Trompe l'oeil Teste Antiche or antique heads in a Greco-Roman theme. Excellent joinery and...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Chandelier with Cut Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze light fixture with cut glass inset. (6 interior lights)
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Concrete French Neoclassical Cherub Putti Garden Fountain Pedestal Base
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage concrete fountain / planter / or sundial pedestal base featuring three children / Cherubs / Putti figures.
Measures: 14" x 15" x ...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain "Flora Danica" Dinner Service for 12
Located in New York, NY
Comprising 60 pieces, each finely hand-painted with a botanical specimen, identified in Latin on the underside, including:
12 "3549" dinner plates measuring 10 1/8" diameter
12 "...
Category
20th Century Danish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
English 19th Century Apothecary Jar with Lid
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An English 19th Century apothecary or herbalist jar of white ceramic in the shape of a classical urn. Jars were used by apothecaries in pharmacies and dispensaries in hospitals and m...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
FANCHER 1960's Walnut Neoclassical Nightstands - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of Neoclassical style nightstands by Fancher Furniture. Walnut with an inlaid parquetry design to top and brass hardware. Features an one shelf area over a two door cabinet r...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Signed Lloyd Loom White Wicker Chairs W/ Antique Ticking Cushions
By Lloyd Loom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing original white painted Lloyd Loom signed wicker chairs are in amazing as found condition.The seat cushions are custom made from antique 19thc cotton ticking.The inserts...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Vintage French Maison Jansen Style Chrome & Brass Tiered Drinks / Bar Cart
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, Circa early 20th century.
A very well crafted French rolling bar cart in the style of Maison Jansen. The cart features a mixed metal frame, steel or chrome body and brass ac...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Brass
1920's English Silver Plated Bronze Large Chandelier with 36 lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's silver plated bronze chandelier with 36 lights. Beautiful large chandelier in very good condition. Available two cahndelier as a pair
Category
1920s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Roman Marble Neoclassical Cistern or Planter from Carcassonne Castle
Located in Essex, MA
Large Carved Roman Marble Cistern from Carcassonne Castle in Marblehead, MA. Carved Classical Scene of Sea Centaurs, Hippocamps and Water Gods and Goddesses.
An open mouthed dolphin once allowed water to escape from one side.
Carcassonne Castle is a 23 room Stone Castle built in 1935 during the Great Depression...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Sandstone
1920's Gilt Bronze Flush Mounted with Opaline Leaded Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's leaded glass light fixtures with 2 interior lights, from Waldorf Hotel in NYC
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Swedish Neoclassical Painted Pediment Mirror
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical carved and painted Pediment Mirror. Antique painted gray, Swedish Broken Pediment wall mirror, C.1850. Adorned with caryatides figures on each side...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Large Vintage Italian Alabaster Column Lamps with Ionic Capitals
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Fantastic Pair of Large Vintage Italian Alabaster Column Lamps in the neoclassical taste. Each with carved ionic capitals with reeded columns which sit atop a square plinth base. Bot...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
1930's Gilt Bronze Sunburst Sconces with Two Lights - Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair pf circa 1930's gilt bronze sconces with sunburst shaped backplate
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Chandelier with Gilt Ornaments
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell chandelier with gilded details ,matching sconces available.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Display Cabinet by Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Pasadena, TX
79" display cabinet by Pulaski Furniture Corporation
79? display cabinet
5 glass shelves
50 watt max lightning
Measures: 26? Wi...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
1920s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair Early 19th Century Blue John Cassolettes with Ormolu Mounts
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair early 19th Century Blue John cassolettes with ormolu mounts each with an ovoid body applied with decorative mounts and scrolling foliate handles, beneath a removable cover toppe...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Baker Furniture Neoclassical Burled Walnut Pedestal Tea Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or Regency style burled walnut tea table or occasional side table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Measures: 18"W x 18"D x 16.25"H.
Very good original ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
1940's Italian Etched Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1940's Italian etched glass lanterns with a 3 lights cluster
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Antique Danish Heiberg Table Lamps in White Porcelain and Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A matching 'small' and large example of the original Heiberg table lamps. They are made from white glazed porcelain featuring accents in patinated brass. The name Heiberg derives fro...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Salver - London 1795
By John Hutson
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1795 by John Hutson, this very handsome, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Salver, is in the Neoclassical taste, and is oval in shape, engraved with ...
Category
1790s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
1920’s Caldwell Double Arm Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double lights sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1900's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with double lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Neoclassical 'Ceres' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the goddess Ceres. Goddess of agriculture (particularly grain) and the maternal love.
The fireback has a ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
1950s Neoclassical Coffee Table + Brass Nuggets Arturo Pani Mexico
By Arturo Pani
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1950s Neoclassical Coffee Table Arturo Pani Mexico
No label
No glass tabletop included
48 w x 22.25 d x 16.25 h
Preowned original vintage condition.
Expect signs of vintage wear. Pa...
Category
1950s Mexican Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
David Iatesta Sideboard Console Cabinet
Located in Southampton, NJ
David Iatesta custom sideboard cabinet server with two drawers, generous cabinetry beneath with pullout adjustable shelving & six columnade supports. In the Neoclassical style, the sideboard is of solid Cherry featuring gilt trim throughout. Heirloom quality & American craftsmanship, as seen in David Iatesta Studio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
1940s Bronze Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of gilt bronze shell sconces with 3 interior lights
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920s Neoclassical Four Light Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s neoclassic style gilt bronze four lights sconces with rock crystals and crystals hangings
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Rock Crystal, Bronze
1920's Caldwell Sconces with Etched Mirror Backplate
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrored backplate.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920s Small Gilt Bronze Caldwell Sconces with two lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s small Caldwell engraved sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Neoclassic Dining Chair with Hand-Painted Woven Wicker Back
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The French neoclassic dining chair exudes elegance with its hand-painted floral woven wicker back, marrying sophistication and nature-inspired charm. Its sculpted legs add grace and ...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Wood
1920's Caldwell Sconces with Mirror Backplate
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with sunburst etched mirrored backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Dore Mounted Crystal Baccarat Style Centerpiece
By Baccarat
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exquisite Dore bronze and diamond cut crystal oval centerpiece in the style of Baccarat. Crystal bowl and pedestal stand on bronze lion paw f...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair Monumental Italian Green Mirrors, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Exceptional monumental pair of 19 century Italian partial gild and green painted decorated mirrors.
Meticulous attention has been given to every details..
With antique mirror plates...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Wood
Alexander Julian Home Colours Neoclassical Cherry China Display Cabinet Hutch
Located in Dayton, OH
Alexander Julian Home Colours Buffet and Hutch. Made from cherry with geometric inlaid paneling and swirl marble door pulls. Display portion is illumi...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Cherry
TOMLINSON 1960's Neoclassical Console Cabinet
By Tomlinson
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Neoclassical style console cabinet by Tomlinson Furniture. Walnut with their Tokay finish, slight distressing and brass hardware. Features cabinet with two bi-fold doors revealing ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Neoclassicalal Mahogany and Marble Gueirdon End Table
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of Italian Neo-classic (18/19th Century) mahagany and gilt trim gueridon end tables having a round inset marble top over a small draw resting on a narrow pedestal...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
1920's Neoclassic Caldwell Silver Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
The circa 1920s neoclassic Greek style Caldwell silver table lamp with a lot of details: people body on bottom part and leaves on top
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1900s Small Silver Plated Sconces with two lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1900 silver plated sconces with tea pot shape and two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Double Wedding Ring Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 20thc yellow & white double wedding ring quilt has a Dutchy Pennsylvania calico fabric.The quilting is very good and piecework too. This ...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Neoclassical furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Wedgwood, Carpanese Home Italia, and Workstead. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $20 and tops out at $4,125,484 while the average work can sell for $3,450.
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