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
A Stunning Italian 7+ Ft Tall Mirror w/Carved Neoclassic Floral Bouquet, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian large-sized elaborate floor mirror from the 19th century. This antique mirror from Italy features a elaborately carved Neoclassical carved-wood urn, located atop the mirro...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
French Empire Venus And Cupid Mantel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This splendid French Empire gilt bronze mantel clock features an exquisitely detailed scene of Venus and Cupid sharing a tender moment. Depicting the story of the goddess consoling h...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Exceptional Italian Neoclassical Specimen Marble Coffee / Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
Our magnificent Italian specimen marble low table in the neoclassical style depicts a potted plant and various neoclassical motifs. 17 inches tall, 61 1/4 inches wide and 37 inches ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Surtout de Table, French Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
This beautiful large tray was made in France in the early 1900s.
Made from silver with an eglomise glass top and detailed feet - please take a look at all our pictures to see all th...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
Elegant antique style two armed wall light
Located in London, GB
This decorative wall light is in the style of British neoclassical architect Robert Adam. Handcrafted and cut from metal, this stunning piece is beautifully gilded in a distressed go...
Category
2010s British Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
1900s Neo Classical Terracotta Italian Crater Vase
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An amazing crater vase hand-crafted in Grottaglie, small town in Puglia famous for high quality ceramics. It's in original condition with normal signs of use and age, it's composed b...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Antique display cabinet/ shop counter, Scotland.
Located in Brussels, BE
This classic antique display cabinet/shop counter by Archibald Hamilton dates back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries when he was primar...
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Crystal and Gilt Brass Dresser Casket / Box
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful molded crystal jewelry chest, likely of French origin, with gilt brass hardware, 7 1/8 by 4 1/2 by 5 inches and in very good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Laudarte SRL Italian Gilt Bronze Rock Crystal Marble Lamps, Micro-Infused Gold
By Laudarte Srl
Located in Miami, FL
Laudarte SRL Italian Gilt Bronze Rock Crystal Marble Lamps, Micro-Infused Gold
Offered for sale is a pair of fine Italian candelabra mounted as lamps by Laudarte SRL Milano, Italy....
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Marble, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Silvered Steel Curule Stool with Swan Heads and Faux-Leather
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative neoclassical style curulle stool is made of silvered steel with swan heads. Silver Plated missing on some areas. The seat is made of a black faux-leathe...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel
Burled Walnut Console Table with Two Drop Leaves
Located in Toronto, CA
A small, burled walnut table with two drop leaves and a single pull drawer. The table is raised on turned legs with an H form stretcher. This piece has a gorgeous patina and bookmar...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
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...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Vintage Silver Plate Fighting Cock / Rooster Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
A well made pair of vintage silver plate fighting cock / rooster sculptures, circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 10"W x 5"D x 7"H....
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
20th Century Crystal Flower Vase
Located in Lučenec, SK
A beautiful flower vase, one-of-a-kind, this is the only surviving piece. It was hand carved, features 2 men toasting with wine glasses.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
French Commode w/Nice Hardware & Carved Accent Trimmings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and bleached oak commode from the 19th century. This antique chest from France has a rectangular-shaped top, with Neoclassical case which houses three full-sized draw...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
Four round wall reliefs in plaster. Ca 1900
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Four round plaster reliefs including Bertel Thorvaldsen motifs and biblical motifs.
Circa 1900.
In good condition with a few minor chips.
Hanging attachments on the backs.
Dimensions...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Red lacquer 2 tier Maison Baguès Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Red lacquer 2 tier Maison Baguès Side Table
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Bronze Paperweight
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is a beautiful and heavy Neoclassical paperweight, a must-have accessory for your period writing desk. It was made from bronze a flower motif.
Category
1890s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair Gilt Bronze Empire Style Sconces By E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of signed sconces are by the renown firm of Edward F. Caldwell. The twin arms featuring Classical motifs issue from arrow form backplates. These sconces have been ...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair 20th Century Venetian Silver Giltwood Mirrored Obelisks
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of decorative 20th Century Venetian mirror obelisks in the Neoclassical style. Each paneled in antiqued etched beveled mirror, attached with glass rosettes, and supported ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Brass Chiavari Chair and Stool, Seats Covered in Green Velvet. Italian Work.
By Chiavari
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare set of a brass Chiavari chair and its stool or ottoman with seats covered in red velvet. This is an Italian work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
High quality large vintage giltwood floor or wall mirror by Deknudt
By Deknudt
Located in Leesburg, VA
igh quality large vintage rectangular giltwood floor or wall mirror by Deknudt
Deknudt
Deerlijk, Belgium; 20th century
Glass, giltwood
Approximate size: 72.75 (h) x 40 (w) x 2 (d)...
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Set of Four Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces by E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This set of four sconces by the renown firm of E. F. Caldwell are pictured in the Caldwell archives at the Smithsonian. They were originally made for "Shadow Lawn" (Henry Edward Creg...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A Fine Opaline Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Opaline Glass Pendant. 3 lights. Circa, 1900.
Dimensions: Height 33" Diameter 19"
CW5063
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
Large Tiffany Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs in Classical Palm Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Large Palm sterling silver sugar tongs. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1880. U-form. Each stem tapering with scallop shell jaw; fiddle terminal wi...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Hazel-Atlas Red Polka Dot Highball Glasses in Caddy, S/8
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming set of eight polka dotted highballs in a metal caddy, by Hazel-Atlas Glass, circa late 1930s-early 1940s.
Cheerfully perfect for toting to your summer table!
The glasse...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Weathered Stone Outdoor Garden Planter Jardinière
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique planter on your patio or garden for a timeless flower display. Crafted in France circa 1880 and built in two pieces, the large sturdy stone jardinière sits...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair of Maison Lancel brass Horse Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Lancel brass Horse Sconces.
US rewired, refinished.
Category
1960s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century set of four large cast iron garden urn planters
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century set of four large cast iron garden urn planters in campagna form. Each with formerly painted lunettes to the border, further fluted and lunette decoration to the body an...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Rolling Wicker Picnic Basket Cart
Located in Stamford, CT
A very unusual antique wicker picnic basket set in a large wheeled cart. The cart has six circular sections for wine or water bottles. The deep cover...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wicker, Wood
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...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Kitchen Tools, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century Dutch Neoclassical fireplace tool set consisting of a hanger and six irons and kitchen tools. From left to right is included a wrought iron fork, a co...
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Pair Mid-Century Neoclassical Cut Crystal & Brass Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Mid-Century Neoclassical Cut Crystal & Brass Table Lamps feature a design influenced by neoclassical architecture, yet rendered with a modern flair. The diamond patterns of the...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1900's Pair of Bronze Ionic Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of Neoclassical bronze column lamps with Ionic capital details, supported on square base. Circa 1900s
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Carved and Giltwood Neo-Classical Console
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant 19th century carved and giltwood Neo-Classical console with original marble top. Note the exceptional carving on this piece! A true work of art!
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Fireplace Tools in Brass with Duck Heads, French, circa 1960
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This set of neoclassical fireplace tools on stand are made of brass and iron. They are displaying duck heads. This is a French work, in the style of Maison Jansen, circa 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
1920's Extendable side table
Located in Brno, CZ
This is an original extendable side table believed to be produced in the early 1920’s.
This type of side table was produced from 19th century and was a very popular piece for its p...
Category
1910s Unknown Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Beech
Antique Neoclassical American Empire Carved Mahogany Center Table C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Neoclassical American Empire Carved Mahogany Center Table with Foliate, Acanth...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Intira Candle Factory Lalique 'Bacchantes' Nude Figural Large Wax Candle 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Intira Candle Factory figural nude cylindrical candle. Styled after Lalique "Bacchantes"
Dimensions:
14.5" x 9.5" x 9.5"
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Other
1920 Caldwell Neoclassic Style Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920’s Caldwell bronze and leaded glass lantern with interior light
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
2 Metropolitan Galleries Neoclassical Bronze Rams Head Sculpture Pedestals Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Pair of French Neoclassical Style Bronze Rams Head Sculpture Pedestals or Plant Stands by Metropolitan Galleries. Cast by the traditional, Lost Wax Bronze Casting method. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Purple Baccarat Tzar Champagne Coupe
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
Created for Tsar Nicholas II, this clear crystal bowl - overlaid in coloured crystal with a high stem, a scalloped base, and diamond and palm leaf decorations - is spectacular. This ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Antique Dutch Copper Log Holder, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th Century Dutch neoclassical log basket. The firewood basket is made of copper and brass with wrought iron handles. Also called 'aker'. Used to draw water from the well an...
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
Pair of Mid-Century French Neoclassical Carved Marble Flute Garden Urns Planters
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Italy circa 1950 in the neoclassical style and made of hand carved granite, the antique planters have a stately, elegant style. Each vase stands on a square base over a fl...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Granite, Marble
Maison Baguès Bronze and cloudy mirror nesting tables
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Baguès Bronze and cloudy mirror nesting tables
Dimension :
21.5/20/14
19.5/19/13
17.5/17/17
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Decorative Oval Brass Mirror with Large Noddles on Top
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant and decorative oval mirror is made of brass with large voddles on Top. This is a French. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gilt Bronze Two Tier Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt Bronze Two Tier Chandelier. 9 lights (3 on top & 6 on bottom).
France, circa 1900.
Dimensions: Height 33" Diameter 29"
CW61
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Soft Neutral Vintage Artistic Hans Krondahl Flower Tapestry 1'6" x 1'6"
Located in New York, NY
Soft Neutral Vintage Artistic Hans Krondahl Flower Tapestry by Hans Krondahl, country of origin: America, Circa date: Vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool, Linen
Maison Jansen Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Elegant Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandelier by Maison Jansen.
8 lights. France, circa 1930.
Dimensions: Height 36" Diameter 32"
CW5574
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Figural Bronze Bacchus Tazza Garden Urns Footed Planter Jardinière 27"
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceptional set of footed bronze tazza urns. Features traditional Grecian form with gadrooned body and flared mouth with leaf trim. The urn is flanked on each side with magnificent f...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
2 Antique Italian Neoclassical Louis XV Bronze Cherub Sculptures Statues 45"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Monumental Italian Neoclassical Cherub Putti Sculptures, circa first half 20th century. Made from bronze with ebonized and gilt detail. Each raised over a classical fluted an...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Maison Baguès style Brass and glass side tables
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Baguès style Brass and glass side tables
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of neoclassical side tables from the Plaza Athénée
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of neoclassical side tables custom made by the cabinet maker Balzarotti for the presidential suite of the the French Parisian Palace Plaza Athénée .
Sold with an certificate of...
Category
1990s European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
2 Massive French Gilt Bronze Footed Palace Urns Planter Jardinière Vase Pair 59"
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental oversized pair of French Neoclassical style bronze urns / planters over stands, circa last quarter 20th century. These oversized planters are perfect for display indoor or...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Tapestry by Hans Krondahl 1'10" x 2'1"
Located in New York, NY
Soft Neutral Vintage Artistic Hans Krondahl Flower Tapestry by Hans Krondahl, country of origin: America, Circa date: Vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool, Linen
Pair of Maison Jansen Style 2 patina brass and gun metal Wall Sonces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Jansen Style 2 patina brass and gun metal Wall Sonces.
Original White opaline glass shades
Backplate is 3.5 diameter.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel, Bronze
2 Antique Italian Neoclassical Louis XV Bronze Cherub Sculptures Statues 45"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Monumental Italian Neoclassical Cherub Putti Sculptures, circa first half 20th century. Made from bronze with ebonized and gilt detail. Each raised over a classical fluted an...
Category
Early 20th Century 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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