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
Vintage John Widdicomb Neoclassical Empire Cherry Burl Bedside End Table Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional nightstand or low cabinet by John Widdicomb. Part of their Russian Collection designed by Chad Womack in the 1970s. Features a cherry case with inset panels trimmed in...
Category
1970s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry
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 Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Dripping Pan, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French Neoclassical dripping pan. It was used and can still be used to collect moisture when grilling food in the fireplace. Antique dripping pans are...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Italian Giltwood Carved Branch Frame Antiqued Mirror
Located in Dallas, TX
Carved wood branch frame featuring antique mirror and gold leaf finish. Created in Italy. Good condition with minimal wear from age and use.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1790
Located in Firenze, IT
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Pocket sundial, made out of wood, ...
Category
Late 18th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Chest of Drawers, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Three-drawer chest of drawers with slightly curved front, standing on tapered feet. The slanted corners as well as the skirt and the edges are decorated with filet marquetry.
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
Barr Flight & Barr Set of 10 Plates, Neoclassical Orange Vines, 1804- 1813
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous set of large plates made by Barr, Flight & Barr between 1804 and 1813. The plates are decorated with a beautiful and famous pattern of bright iron red/orange vines...
Category
Early 1800s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Neoclassical Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Painted Wood, Original Upholstery
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Small Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
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 fireback is ma...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Double Headed Eagle Mirror with Wings
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite French carved giltwood mirror frame in the form of a crowned bicephal eagle. Highly decorative frame with double-headed eagles, symmetric wings encasing the central oval mi...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Large French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire fork. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good conditio...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
John Vesey Style Steel Bronze Neoclassical Console Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic brushed steel and patinated bronze clad writing table, desk, or console made in the manner and style of John Vesey (American 1924-1992). The desk is fronted by two storage dra...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Steel, Stainless Steel
Neo-Classical Style Ebonized Bench With Gilt Accents Att. To Maitland-Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a neo-classical style bench with an ebonized frame and gilt accents. It is attributed to Maitland -Smith and dates approximately to the later part of the 20th century. It is ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Fenton Hobnail Milk Glass Footed Center Bowl, EAPG Compote, Serving Piece
Located in Chicago, IL
Handsome milk glass bowl stands on a short pedestal foot and is decorated with a hobnail pattern on the bowl. Great ruffled edge. Unmarked, but most likely made by Fenton, circa 1960...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Milk Glass
Pair of Klismos Stools
Located in London, GB
A pair of Regency style 'Klismos' stools or benches, upholstered in John Boyd Textiles horsehair fabric.
Why we like them
These super smart Klismos stools are inspired by ancient Gr...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery
Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling and Gold Serving Spoon in Olympian Pattern
Located in New York, NY
This rare and stunning Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling Silver and Gold Washed Serving Spoon in Olympian Pattern originates from the United States in 1878. Features a gold washed rounded rectangular scoop, with an illustrious and highly detailed handle in the "Olympian Pattern". This pattern is exquisitely designed and executed with precision that tests the very limits of the naked eye in discerning both the visual and narrative detail throughout the landscape, figures, and organic detailing. The front of the spoon's handle when viewed horizontally depicts a pastoral landscape of Greek Deities...
Category
1870s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Earl's Coronet, in Silver-Gilt with Ermine and Velvet, Hunt & Roskell, 1911
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An Earl’s Coronet, in silver-gilt, by Hunt & Roskell: the firm formerly known as Storr & Mortimer, a direct line to Paul Storr. Made in 1911, no doubt for...
Category
Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Windsor Fan Back Brace Back Side Chairs by Tubb - Set of 4
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Windsor Fan Back Brace Back Side Chairs by Tubb - Set of 4
Hand Made, Pine Seat Bottoms, Hardwoods used for the Fan Back and Turned Legs
Original Finish, Good Sturdy Condition, Nat...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Round Neoclassical Solid Brass Side Table by Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage solid brass round side table with glass top by Jansen. The four legs are attached at bottom with an X stretcher and center finial. A very simple and elegant small drinks table.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Oval Brass Drinks Trolley by Maison Bagués
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical Style Oval Drinks Trolley is all made of brass with fluted legs, large finials and removable glass trays. This is a French work by Maison Bagu...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Stobart 'English, B. 1929', Savannah, Ltd. Ed, Signed Print
By John Stobart
Located in Bridgeport, CT
"John Stobart (British b. 1929) paintings and limited edition prints are collected around the world and seen by visitors of the Peabody Museum in Massachusetts and the Portland Museum in Maine. He is well known maritime artist known for images of ports and vessels as they were in the great era of sail and stream".
SAVANNAH Moonlight over the Savannah River in 1850 depicting a view of Savannah...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Mid-Century Large Scale Neo-Classical Style Domed Burlwood Italian Box
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale Italian burlwood box with neo-classical styling. It is marked on the bottom and includes the key. The interior is paper lined. The box dates to the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Burl
Vintage Neoclassical Klismos Dining Chairs After Kipp Stuart - Set of 4
By Kipp Stewart
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary set of four vintage Boho dining chairs. The classic Klismos shape done in the manner of Kipp Stuart. Brilliant wood grain detail and a beautiful patina from time to ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Small Curiosity Wall Units or Small Bookcases, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Small Curiosity Wall Units or Small Bookcases, 20th century.
Pair of small bookcases, wall-mounted curio cabinets in blackened wood with 9 alcoves each in the antique style,...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
James Huniford At Home, 2020, Monacelli Press, Brand New Condition
Located in Chicago, IL
Brand new copy of James Huniford At Home, hard cover by Monacelli Press, 2020. Just bought it at a Barnes and Noble closing sale to realize I already have it! Oops. My loss is your g...
Category
2010s Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
French 19th C. Secretary Chest Neoclassic Brass Hardware, Black Finish w/Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French painted wood secretary chest from the 19th century. This antique slat front chest from France features a drop down/fall front door, which ope...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 3 Framed Apple Study Lithographs, early 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Set of 3 Apple Study Lithographs, early 20th Century. Hand-colored studies of apple varieties. Professionally framed and matted.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Early 20th c. Italian Serpentine Shaped Painted Sideboard
Located in Wichita, KS
An incredible Italian Neoclassical style buffet with a serpentine shape in original paint. Circa 1900. Beautiful, shaped top and shaped, raised panel doors, all resting on a shaped p...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Georgian Sterling Silver Toast Rack Neoclassical Design - 1809
Located in London, GB
We are delighted to offer this splendid and stylistically juxtaposing Georgian solid silver toast rack made in London 1809 with marks of Rebecca Emes & Edward Barnard.
At first gla...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Boho Patinated Stone Carved Greek Key Pedestals. - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your decor with our Vintage Boho Patinated Carved Greek Key Pedestals - A Pair. Infused with timeless Greek motifs and adorned with a rich patina, these pedestals seamlessly ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
Chromed Bronze Custom Maddox Door Handle Set, Rocky Mountain Hardware, USA
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rocky Mountain White Bronze Maddox Entry Set Lever Door Knobs & Lock, 2023, USA.
Rocky Mountain White Bronze Maddox Entry Set Lever Door Knobs & Lock, 2023, USA. Elegant beading trim...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Neoclassical Single Chest
Located in New York, NY
A Neoclassical Demi-Lune chest.
Various woods in marquetry patterns with fine fruitwood inlay details
and patinated brass escutcheons .
Three center drawers flanked by side cabinets.
Category
1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Grand Entrance or Hall Lantern
Located in Greenwich, CT
A grand hanging entrance or hall lantern in patinated iron of octagonal form with four large tapering sides and four chamfer corner sides, all with beveled glass, below a domed corni...
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of seven Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of six dining chairs and one armchair on high, elegant square tapered legs with thread inlays. The rear legs are slightly flared and, together with the rounded backrests, give th...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Continental 19th c. Neoclassical St. Royal Pink Granite & Ormolu Planter
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and very unique Continental 19th century Neo-Classical st. Royal Pink Granite, black Belgian marble and Ormolu bird bath/planter. This exquisite bird bath/planter is suppo...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Granite, Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu
A Brass Butterfield Type Dial French Late 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
signed Pigeon A Lion, the octagonal dial with hinged gnomon and bird pointer, inset compass and engraved with hour scales, the reverse engraved with towns and their latitudes, 2¾in (...
Category
1790s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Marble, & Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Patinated Bronze, Ormolu, and Rouge Griotte marble urns. Each impressive urn is raised by an octagonal Ro...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair Of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Bronze, Ormolu & Marble Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Bronze, Ormolu and Noir de Sablé marble candelabras. Each two arm candelabra is raised b...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique German Bronze Pirate Bookends Signed by Paul Herzel
By Paul Herzel
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique German Bronze Pirate Bookends Signed by Paul Herzel
Two pirates stand proudly, their swords planted in the ground and their hands on their hips. They don pirate hats and hav...
Category
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Neoclassical Style Leaded Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An elegant large neoclassical style stained glass window circa 1890. A Victorian take on a neoclassical design, this stained glass window centres around an elongated oval panel depic...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Lead
Pair Neoclassical Silvered Metal and composition Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of vintage silvered metal table lamps in the neoclassical style with molded composition figures of swans. Each in excellent condition.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Metal
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica sauce boat on a pedestal with a leaf-shaped handle
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica sauce boat on a pedestal with a leaf-shaped handle.
24-karat gold decoration.
Dating: 1967.
Model 20/3556.
Perfect condition.
First factory quality.
Mar...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
18thc American Stenciled Ladderback Chair with Rush Seat and Original Finish
Located in Savannah, GA
This rare 18th century painted oak and stenciled New England ladderback chair features a heavily defined lower stretcher, graceful arms terminating in round knobs, and three slats in...
Category
1780s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of French Hollywood Regenc Coffee Tables Attributed to Maison Jansen, 1980s
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of coffee tables designed in the French Hollywood Regency style, attributed to Maison Jansen from the 1980s. Each table features two-tiered glass shelves, adorned with sculpte...
Category
1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Galvanized Metal and Wood Writing Desk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique writing desk is a rare find. The galvanized metal surface adds an industrial edge to a rustic American style. The unique surface provides a durable and practical workspac...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel
Signed Baccarat Crystal Vase with Gilt Decoration of Classical Urn
By Baccarat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant Baccarat crystal vase having gilt classical urn adorning the front center. Signed.
Category
1990s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
18th Century Neo-Classical Settee from Tuscany
Located in Dallas, TX
Lovely 18th century Neo-Classical painted settee from Tuscany. Great patina and nice carvings as well. Upholstered in a pale gray fabric. Very rare. An exceptional piece!!
Category
18th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 Furniture
Materials
Stone, Cast Stone, Cement
Pair of Antique Russian Classical Silver Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Antique Russian Classical Silver Candlesticks, ca 1888. Each: Round socket; flared rim mounted with pierced and scalloped border. Baluster spool socket with floral garland kn...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
Italian Carrara Marble Bust of Female by Eduardo Rossi
Located in New York, NY
Marble bust of a female in neoclassical robes by the Italian master, Eduardo Rossi (1867-1926), measuring 21.5 inches tall.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Neoclassical Style Italian Crystal Vase With Festoon Engravings
Located in Prato, Tuscany
Before describing the object under consideration we must make an important clarification; the artifact, one of many that we will publish over time, is part of the museum collection o...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Antique Brass Table Lamps with Tole Shades
Located in London, GB
An outstanding large pair of antique brass table lamps with tole shades. We believe they were made in France, and date from around the 1920-30’s.
The quality is superb, the solid br...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
American Classic Urn shape Glass Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful case glass white/ clear satin urn shape chandelier with bronze hardware.
Professionally rewired and ready for installation.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Brass and Onyx Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A beautiful antique French brass and onyx coffee table, dating from around the 1930’s.
This is of lovely quality and is a very useful size. The large circular onyx top has a gorgeou...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Round Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass Top by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This round coffee table is made of brass with a black lacquered glass top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Neoclassical Hollywood Regency Urn Form Tole Faux Marble Table Lamp
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical or Hollywood Regency style urn form green tole table lamp
USA, Circa 1960s
Tole painted in an olive green faux marble patter...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Lalique Crystal Sculpture Of Nude Lady in Bubble
By Lalique
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lalique Frosted Crystal Nude Lady in Bubble sculpture. It depicts a nude woman in a sensual kneeling position washing her hair and covered by some bubbles. The sculpture’s ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Maison Tisserand Art & Styles Paris Pair of adjustable Bronze Sconces
By Tisserant
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Bronze retractable Sconces made by the famous Maison Tisserand ( signed in the back )
US rewired and in working condition, dimmer on each socket. 100 watts bulb max or LED .
...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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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