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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.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Table Lamp by Hamilton & Inches, Ltd.
Located in Austin, TX
This exquisite masterpiece seamlessly marries sterling silver and crystal, embodying the luxurious aesthetics of the early 20th century. The lamp’s base and stem, meticulously forge...
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Early 20th Century Scottish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Antique Framed Siena Marble Roman Bust
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Italian Grand tour carved Siena marble plaque of a Roman bust. In a contemporary gilt frame, the Siena marble displays excellent veining complimenting the side profile of ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Siena Marble

Vintage Portuguese Secla Majolica Lettuce Leaf Lunch Plates, Pair, Lemon Yellow
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of ceramic lemon-yellow color lettuce leaf plates by Secla. This wonderful pair of Portuguese plates will be a fabulous touch on your serving table. Each plate features a rais...
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20th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

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...
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Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

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...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Wedgwood blue and white jasperware planter
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Large Wedgwood jasperware planter, beautiful neoclassical style item decorated with white antique-style scenes on a sky-blue background. Se...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Wedgwood blue and white jasperware box
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Large Wedgwood jasperware lidded candy box, beautiful neoclassical style item decorated with antique-style white grapes friezes on a sky-blue background. Second half of 20th century ...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Antique Italian Limestone Statue of Diana the Huntress and Her Dog, C. 1890
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved from Italian limestone, circa 1890, this beautiful Neoclassical statue is a unique interpretation of the famous Diana of Versailles statue (the 1st or 2nd-century marble,...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Limestone

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Giltwood Wall Brackets or Shelves
Located in Firenze, IT
This pair of wall brackets or little shelves come from a private house here in Florence, the owner commissioned them to match them with the design of a pair of antique 17th century w...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Giltwood

Pair of Sunburst Mirrors
Located in Miami, FL
Two pairs available of signed convex mirrors from Belgium. Size of the convex mirror inside: 12" diameter. From a hotel in nice on the French Riviera. Priced by pair.
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20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

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...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Concrete

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 ...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Impressive Maison Baguès Pair of Bronze Sconces, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of heavy and solid bronze wall sconces by Maison Baguès featuring a hand holding a glass shade torch. Original old glass shade torch, 5" diam. 4" diameter back plate. 75W/bul...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

1960s French Neoclassical Hand Brass and Opaline Glass Sconces, 3 Pair Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French neoclassical wall sconces figuring a hand holding a globe. 3 pair available. Each takes one light bulb with max. 60 watts. US wired and in working condition. Back ...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Metal

English Wedgwood Jasperware Bowl Neoclassical
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...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Neoclassical tall Chest of Drawers, Scandinavia, early 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Large neoclassical chest of drawers with four drawers and a shallow drawer in the upper section. The chest of drawers is decorated with fluted quarter columns at the corners and a de...
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Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage weathered dark brown leather classical style club chair
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage dark brown leather classical style club chair. This chair stands on a walnut Chippendale style frame and has dark brown weathered comfortable leather. The chair fea...
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1990s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Monumental clock in gilded bronze representing Spartacus
Located in Paris, FR
Monumental clock in gilded and patinated bronze representing Spartacus freed from his chains. Date of manufacture : circa 1850 Working condition, still maintained by the master watch...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Style Industrial Bronze Bank Lobby Bar Counter
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental industrial bronze bar height counter measuring nearly 16 feet long. The bar height table crafted in the neoclassical taste was formerly a bank lobby counter with two sets ...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Marble Sculpture of Apollo Belvedere
Located in Essex, MA
Turn of the 20th Century Carved Marble Statue of The Apollo Belvedere, Italy, circa 1900. Beautiful rendition of the Classical Sculpture, original is in the Vatican Museum, Roman co...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

White Oak Square Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
This elegantly designed piece combines functionality with style, making it the perfect centerpiece for any living room. Crafted from high-quality oak, the table white washed finish t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Agateware Porcelain Lamps with Medusa Masks, Wreaths, & Handles
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of Italian Agateware Porcelain Lamps with Medusa Masks, Wreaths, and Handles. The lamps are fashioned in the neoclassical style and feature a brightly-contrasted ...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Single Neoclassical Side Chair
Located in New York, NY
A single Neoclassical side chair. Karelian Birch frame with curved legs and upholstered seat.
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Birch

Northern European 5 Tier Etagere
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Biedermeier style 5 tier fruit wood etagere, late 19th century. With 5 shelves all 5 shelves are graduated in size with serpentine shaped front edges, each shelf has 4 spire shaped f...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Neoclassical Chests of Drawers with Marble Tops, Italy circa 1790
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of neoclassical chests of drawers featuring red and white marble tops and a body with walnut veneer and two drawers. The drawer fronts boast intricate inlays and are adorned wit...
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1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Narrow Elegant Neoclassical Style Italian Hand Painted Mirror with Aged Glass
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional hand painted narrow neoclassical style mirror , made of three original glass sections, the frame is elegant hand painted , The mirror is aged glass and has some minor sp...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Rounded Brass Umbrella Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice rounded umbrella stand is made of brass and cast iron. This is a French work. Circa 1900
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Caned King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring an ebonized, carved oak frame and an iconic Bonnet-style headboard, this bed radiates sophistication and elegance. The natural cane is meticulously woven on both sides of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cane, Wood

Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Louis XVI Inlaid Walnut Marble Top Commode
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A fine late 18th Century French inlaid walnut commode, dresser or large chest of drawers, having high Louis XVI neoclassical form, three spacious drawers, separated by a moulding tha...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Wonderful Pair Neoclassical Urn Three-Arm Regency Caldwell Empire Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair of neoclassical urn top three-arm sconces with fine etched detail to bobeches, newly rewired. In the manner of Caldwell Mea...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Italian Solid Wood & Gilded Wall Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive rich looking very large rectangular bevelled mirror having warm walnut framed with exterior gilt wood periphery around mirror and wood frame with fancy fleur di lis type d...
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Walnut

Neo Classic Inspired Dresser
Located in Westwood, NJ
The dresser showcases exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail. Drawing inspiration from classical aesthetics, this chest exudes sophistication with its classic silhouette and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Classic French Dining Chairs in Cherry Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this chair features a sophisticated sunbleached Cherry wood finish and graceful front turned, tapered and fluted legs, adding a touch of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Open Lattice Dining Armchairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from rich mahogany, this chair features a classic silhouette that gracefully blends with any decor style. The chair's standout feature is its exquisite white eggshell inlay o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Green marble entrance table in the manner of Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Hägersten, SE
Neoclassical or as it was described in Sweden, Swedish grace entrance table made by Carl Johansson möblerings affär in Stockholm ca 1920s. The style is closely related to Art Deco fu...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Late 20th century hand wrought iron newly upholstered bench
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a late 20th century hand wrought iron newly upholstered bench. This wrought iron bench has a gray steel finish to the surface of the metal. The newly upholstery bench is done...
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1990s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Set of 12 Antique Finely Gilt Neoclassical Cabinet Plates
Located in New York, NY
Set of twelve antique cabinet plates with lovely Decal paitings scenes of Roman nymphs and muses frolicking with putti after Angelica kaufman and with exceptional textured gilt bord...
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Late 19th Century Czech Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Neoclassical Cherub Sconces in Antique Brass w/ Smoked Amber Shades
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Pair of Neoclassical Cherub Sconces in antique Brass W/Smoke Amber Shades originates from the Czech Republic during the latter half of the 20th Century. Featuring a lo...
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20th Century Czech Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Neoclassical Torch Sconces in Frosted Glass and Antique Brass
Located in New York, NY
This regal and ornate Pair of Neoclassical Torch Sconces in Frosted Glass and antique brass originates from France during the latter half of the 20th Century. Featuring frosted glas...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Ebonized French Marble Top Chest
Located in Westwood, NJ
This exquisite chest is an ideal centerpiece for any bedroom or living space, offering both visual splendor and functional utility. The top of the chest is crafted from honed Empera...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone

Italian 1850 Neo Classic Carved Desk Trophy Box With The Triumph of Bacchus
Located in Miami, FL
An Italian desk box with the triumph of Bacchus. Beautiful carved antique piece, created in Italy during the 19th century, circa 1850. This is a desk box been made in the shape of a...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ivory

Pair of French Modern Louis Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic embodiment of grace and sophistication designed to elevate your bedroom's aesthetic. This nightstand captures the essence of traditional 18th century design with its elegan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Classic Antique Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a gracefully curved urn form splat back adorned with exquisite figured Cerejeira veneers, known for their beautiful swirling patterns that captivate the eye. The veneers fl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Theodore Alexander classical style walnut and brass side table
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a walnut and brass handcraft classical style side table by Theodore Alexander. This table has a classic queen ann leg with brass accents on the end of each foot. The table ha...
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Early 1900s Indonesian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Monumental Italian Neoclassical Baroque Style Dining Table with Glass Top
Located in Plainview, NY
A Monumental Italian Neoclassical Baroque style large dining table. The table is finely craved and handprinted in off white tone with floral design in green and pastel colors. The ba...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century oversize Persian Kashan rug Measures: 11'6'' x 19'3''
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Oil on Canvas Screen with Trompe L’œil
Located in IT
18th century, large Italian neoclassical oil on canvas four panels screen with Trompe L’œil These large screen is composed of four panels in oil on canvas painted. Neoclassical, dating to the second half of the 18th century. Each panel represents a trompe l'oeil, with a classical architecture with square section marble columns and large clogging. Inside the pink space of the first and third panels are painted, as inserted in a niche with bronze frame, ancient busts...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Italian 19th Century Big Size Florence Architectural Hand-Coloured Print
Located in Scandicci, Florence
A rare extra-large print, printed on engraving paper with an antique star press and watercoloured by hand representing an antique capital. The capital'...
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Neo-classical nesting tables in gilded brass & glass by Maison Jansen, France
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Mid-century nesting tables in gilded brass and tempered glass, attributed to the famous French furniture maker Maison Jansen, known for making high quality pieces of furniture popula...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Harvard Fraternal Medallion - Delta Kappa Epsilon DKE 1877 Robert P. Hastings
Located in Soquel, CA
Harvard Fraternal Medallion - Delta Kappa Epsilon DKE 1877 Robert P. Hastings Silver Medallion by the Delta Kappa Epsilon Fraternity to Robert P. Hastings Harvard College 1873-1877 The Hastings College of Law was founded by Serranus Clinton Hastings, a man of diverse and magnificent accomplishments. Schoolmaster, lawyer, legislator, member of Congress, Chief Justice...
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1870s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver

Vintage 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa in Barrow Fabric
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Saint Louis, US
An undeniably beautiful and coveted antique 19th Century Duncan Phyfe sofa upholstered in a feline Onyx Merramec Barrow fabric. One of the brilliant...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Foam, Mahogany, Fabric

Pair of Arbus Sconces, 4 pairs available
Located in Miami, FL
Three pairs of Andre Arbus wall sconces. Bronze back plate and painted bronze hand. Nice and original old patina. 10" height with the shade, ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Exhibition Satinwood Sideboard By Wright And Mansfield
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary sideboard is attributed to the famed Wright and Mansfield and was only certainly created specifically for the important 19th century international exhibitions. Satinwood, ebony, marble and doré bronze of superior quality, are combined with a classical theme culminating in this neoclassical masterpiece. The 19th century marked an era dominated by significant global exhibitions, prompting artisans from diverse fields to push their creative boundaries in crafting exceptionally beautiful and pioneering works. These masterpieces were showcased before an international audience, frequently graced by nobility and royalty from various corners of the globe. The pinnacle of the firm's craftsmanship and artistry, this exquisite sideboard would certainly have been a showpiece for Wright and Mansfield. Wright and Mansfield was an important and prominent Victorian firm that produced many of the finest pieces of English furniture ever made. They served as Cabinetmakers to Queen Victoria, and several of their pieces are housed and on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Widely recognized for their superb craftsmanship and innovative designs, they received acclaim for their works exhibited in the 1862 London International Exhibition, the 1867 Paris Exposition Universelle and the 1876 Philadelphia World...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Continental Rock Crystal Obelisks, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Continental Rock Crystal obelisks, from France, late 19th Century. The obelisks proper are 12 inches high, each mounted on a 4-inch crystal cube of a later date, for a ...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Rock Crystal

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.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Large Library Cabinet with brass fluting, Germany, around 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Large six-door library or bookcase with glazed doors with elegant C-shaped glazing bars and dividing pilasters with brass-lined fluting. The library is veneered in mahogany. The stra...
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Early 1800s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Pair of Neoclassical Sterling Silver Column-Form Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of Neoclassical (made in the Victorian Period), sterling silver column-form candlesticks, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1898, Henry Wigful - maker. Each candlestick measures 11 1/6 inches high x 5 1/4 inches deep x 5 1/4 inches wide. Columns are swirled in design. The capital of each column is designed with acanthus leaves. The base of each candlestick is decorated with profiles of the Green Man (a good luck symbol...
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1890s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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