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
Fine Pair of 19th C Decorative Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Armchairs of Neo-
Located in Benington, Herts
Extremely fine pair of decorative 19th Century Italian painted and parcel gilt armchairs of neo-classical design.
Italian Late 19th C - Circa 1880.
Oozing style these very attr...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Beech
Neoclassical Iron Urns Flower or Plant Planters Jardinières, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of weathered iron urns plant or flowerpot cachepot jardinieres with square pedestal bases in the Neoclassical style, circa 20th century, possibly Europe/France. Subs...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Nymphenburg Porcelain Amphora Vases, circa 1920
By Alfred Hagel, Paul Troost 1
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Paul Ludwig Troost (1878-1934) and Alfred Hagel (1885-1945).
Illustrated in "Nymphenburger Porzellan: Sammlung Bauml", Alfred Ziffer, pg. 387.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Antique a circa 1900 Caldwell large leaded glass light fixture with interior lights
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Carved Neoclassical Style Lamps with Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian neoclassical style painted carved wood candlesticks that have been wired into lamps with drip wax candle accent. The lamps are crowned with custom hand painted parchm...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paint, Wood
Giacometti inspired Wrought iron chairs A set of 4 dining chairs
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Cumberland, RI
Giacometti inspired Wrought iron chairs A
Set of 4 dining chairs
In stock and read to ship is this set of four heavy iron garden chairs, with an exquisite aged verdigris style fi...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Monumental Large Neo Classical Gilt Bronze Sculptured Oil Lamp Chandelier
Located in Lisse, NL
Large and amazing work museum quality of lighting Art.
The first owner of this incredible piece of lighting art must have been one of the wealthiest people in town, because this qua...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Brass
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.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Brass
Liberty Style Chandelier Centre Light
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Liberty Style Chandelier Center Light
Made around the turn of the century incorporating Classical style with Art Nouveau influences, the eight branch ar...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Octagonal Reconstituted Stone Urns
Located in London, GB
A pair of octagonal mid-20th century reconstituted stone urns in the neoclassical style with carved foliate detail raised on small socles, Eng...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
Late 18th / Early 19th Century Italian Giltwood Neoclassical Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice handcarved giltwood neoclassical angel,
Italy, circa 1780-1820.
Weathered, small losses
Measurements include the wooden base.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Americana Windsor Style Chair / Rush Seat
By Nicholas & Stone Co
Located in Malibu, CA
Attributed to but not stamped "Nicholas & Stone" vintage mahogany /maple Windsor style bow back side chair with original rush seat.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Rush, Mahogany
Classical Style and Hand-Painted Antique Wooden Display Stand Column Pedestal
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, impressive and all handcrafted, 19th century wooden column.
Thanks to its classical and perfectly geometrical design, this column pedestal can be used and enjoyed in all kind...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
Giacometti Inspired Wrought Iron Chairs A Set of 4 Dining Chairs
By Diego Giacometti, Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Cumberland, RI
Giacometti inspired wrought iron chairs A
Set of 4 dining chairs.
In stock and read to ship is this set of four heavy iron garden chairs, with an exquisite aged verdigris style fini...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Henkel Harris Wild Black Cherry Oval Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Henkel Harris Wild Black Cherry Oval Wall Mirror with stylized deep ogee profile and inside edge bead. Wire on back for hanging. Tag on back: Virginia Galleries, The Henkel-Harris Co. Winchester...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Cherry
Classic golden mirror
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Big golden color mirror with beautiful sculpture details and with a cut glass mirror.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Antique Brass Door Knob Plate
By Reading Hardware Company 1
Located in Amityville, NY
Antique brass doorknob plate with ornamented fleur-de-lis motif. Attributed to the Reading Hardware Company, it is stamped 520EG on the reverse...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th Century Pair of White Resin Cherub Lamps on Wooden Bases by G. Ruggeri
Located in Miami, FL
These lamps have a white creram glazed finish that covers this pair of resin cherubs from Italy in the early 20th century. They sit upon black finis...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Resin
Midcentury Bevelled Table Mirror in Silvered Metal Frame for Make Up and Jewelry
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, good looking and practical table mirror.
From a local silver and jewelry dealer who is retiring we acquired this wonderful and highly practical table mirror. Thousands of peop...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
9th Century Original Oil Painting by F. Romanelli
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Original Oil Painting, Italian Landscape. Continental style, probably painted in Italy or possibly French American
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paint
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...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Monumental Two-Tiered 12-Light Silvered Chandelier w/ Crown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental size 12-light, two-tiered silvered chandelier. The chandelier is adorned with a crown on top and cherub faces throughout. The fixture is newly rewired and includes chain...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
1833 Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Albignasego, IT
Blue Tyrolean wardrobe dated 1833
Period: 1833
Origin: Tyrol
Essence: Fir
Measures:
Height: 174cm
Width: 98cm (111cm at the frames)
Depth: 46 cm (51 cm at the frames)
Description...
Category
1830s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fir
Giacometti Inspired Pool Lounge Chair
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Cumberland, RI
Giacometti Inspired Chaise Lounge Chair -A Pair
Perfect for any deck, pool, or patio
Seats and back rests made of removable mesh for easy cleaning a quick dry time.
Adjustable ba...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Bona Lilium Chair
Located in București, RO
Bona Lilium Armchair
Step into the enchanting world of the Bona Lilium armchair. Every brushstroke weaves a captivating narrative of a royal lifestyle. Within its intricate design li...
Category
2010s Romanian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Beech, Feathers
Two Italian Stone Garden Sculptures of Apollo and Roman Goddess
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological subject in Lecce limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto.
Measurements: Statues cm 160, base cm 85.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Giacometti inspired wrought iron Bakers Rack
Located in Cumberland, RI
Giacometti inspired wrought iron Bakers Rack
Available now and ready to ship.
This piece is in excellent condition and has spent its decades...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Maison Jansen Inspired Neo-Classical Steel & Bronze Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s Maison Jansen inspired marble top coffee table. It is Italian and marked under one hoof. The frame is steel with bronze ram’s head and hoof appointments. The white ma...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Steel
Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Picture Wall Light by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Neoclassical picture light by Gherardo Degli Albizzi.
Current production, 100% made in Italy by Italian craftsmen.
Available in different dimension: 30, 40 and 60 cm.
Customizable...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Bust of a Classical Woman C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Bust of a Classical Woman C1850
Measures - 6.75"H x 4.5"W x 3.25"D
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back 1 Round back Available
By Gunlocke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous collection of hardwood bankers chairs often found in offices, jury rooms, conference centers etc. Created from oak maple and walnut these chairs are heavy duty quality seating, great for a dining area. 3 chairs available and have some variations to them, 3 are more square in the back. Different makers, some are gunlocke chair co...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Set of Four Neoclassical Urn Wall Panels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of four vintage neoclassical wood plaques of different, but complimentary urns. All done on a black background with natural stone colored urns. Elegant wood frame with small corn...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
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...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Walnut
Neoclassical Modern Iron Bench in the Style of Giacometti
Located in Rochester, NY
Neoclassical modern iron bench in original aged silvered finish. Style of Diego Giacometti, circa 1980's. Interior of exterior use. Look at all pictures and read condition report in ...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Steel and Brass Antique Accent Table in Maison Jansen Style
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH NEOCLASSICAL STEEL, BRASS AND MARBLE ACCENT TABLE
Manner of Maison Jansen, circa mid 20th century
Item # 905WGQ20P
A sleek and s...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Bronce and Onyx Champlevé Enamel Vases, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of late 19th century Neoclassical colorful bronce and onyx champlevé enameled footed vases, France
By: unknown
Material: bronce, copper, metal, enamel, paint, stone, onyx
Techn...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Stone, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Enamel
Pair of Brass Side Tables with Green Marble Top in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant pair of side tables is made of brass with fluted legs and green marble tops. This is a French work in the Style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Thew Brushed Brass Wall Light with Ochre Glass Shade by Artig
Located in New York City, NY
This brass wall lamp is part of the Thew family - strong, sturdy, modern yet classically trained in the ethos of early 20th-century design. Made of hand-brushed brass with an ochre glass shade that gives off a warm translucent glow. Thew can live perfectly in your built-ins, hallway, or over your bedside table.
-Brass E26 socket. 4.5W dimmable LED bulb included.
-Choose wiring: hardwire or plugin
-Choose cord color: off white, dark green, brown or custom color
-Choose wire side: Left-side (facing), Right-side (facing)
All Artig Lighting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Library Stepladder in Wood, Leather and Brass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice library stepladder is made of wood and brass, the steps are trimmed in leather. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Silver Gilt Urns Converted into Small Lamps Hand Made Shades With Silver
Located in Buchanan, MI
Very nice 18th century Italian urns converted into lamps with custon parchment shades, silver leaf. These would be charming sconces on wall brackets.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver, Vermeil
Solid Light Oak Circular Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid wood coffee table is handcrafted of wood that retains its natural character, bearing the occasional knot, nick or crack where no two tables are exactly the same.
Category
2010s Mexican Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
French Directoire 6-Drawer Chiffonnier in Cherry, blue variations
Located in Landivy, FR
This Chiffonnier 6-drawer chest is a free hand crafted and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period style is remarkable wi...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Classical Polished King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classical polished veneered and crossbanded King size bed, the arched headboard of three crossbanded panels flanked by bound reeded carved columns, wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk, Natural
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian NeoClassic style starburst pattern parquetry desk with tapered legs. It has one center drawer flanked by two smaller drawers with Verde Bronze finished handles.
Shown in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Classic Nightstand, Drift White
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic nightstand, a wide rectangle side table with two drawers, brass hardware, and tapered feet, has a “drift” white painted finish with subtle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Classic Demilune Console, Rustic White
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic walnut stained demilune console table with a molded edge, three square tapered legs, and a shaped shelf stretcher base.
Dimensions: 34" W x 16" D x 32.75" H.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Queen Hale Navy Painted Maple Cannonball Four Poster Bed with Flat Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Classic cannonball bed features the favorite round ball top bed posts with a merry cut-out flat headboard. This timeless Classic is perfect for gues...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Bronze Statue, Suzanne by Eugene-Antoine Aizelin
Located in Paris, FR
Bronze statue in brown patina representing Susanna, sculpted by Eugene-Antoine Aizelin (1821-1902). Susanna at the bath is a story from the apocryphal ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Classic Rustic Console Table, Walnut Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic rustic walnut stained console table with a shaped top with incurved ends, on square tapered legs with a long frieze drawer and shelf stretcher base.
Dimensions: 60" W x 14" ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Porcelain Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of vintage porcelain table lamps, made in England, and dating from around the 1960’s.
They are of amazing quality, with great proportions and a gorgeous colour tone ...
Category
1960s British Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Elegant Pair Of French Gilt Bronze Swan Wall Sconces in Neoclassical Style
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of French gilt bronze wall sconces depicting a swan holding the bobeche in its mouth. The swan with wings apart is well cast with geometric and floral motifs, scrolling tail fea...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne.
Cushion included.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Amber Color Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent Neoclassical style amber color alabaster pendant ceiling light fixture with an ornate bronze frame. France, 1920s.
This masterfully carved beautiful alabaster bowl is held by a bronze rim with leaf-shaped attachments and suspended by three ornate bronze chains and a richly, with leaf decor decorated, bronze ceiling rose.
The light shining through the amber color stone...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Neoclassical Black Marble Column Pillar Pedestal Sculpture Stand Display 39"
Located in Dayton, OH
20th century Vintage Italian Classical Revival black marble column. An elegant trophy or baluster form. Made in Mexico.
Dimensions:
10.25" x 10.25" x 39.5"
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
1940s French Neo-Classical Style Carved Bergere Chair W/ Red Leather
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This handsome chair dates approximately to the 1940s. It has French styling but I believe it to be American. The ebonized details with the wonderfully patinated ochre backdrop just e...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 19th C. Bow Glass Sided Display Cabinet from an Upscale Boston Fashion Shop
Located in Nashua, NH
One of a pair of incredible bow glass sided show cases from one of the exclusive ladies fashion shops in the Newbury Street area of Boston,Ma. These spectacularly designed cabinets d...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
3 Fine French Neoclassical Brass Flush Mounts with Fluted Glass Shades
Located in Long Island City, NY
Three French neoclassical gilded lacquered brass flush mounts with a fluted glass diffuser.
Price is per piece and includes US re-wiring.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Late 19th C. Bow Glass Sided Display Cabinet from an Upscale Boston Fashion Shop
Located in Nashua, NH
One of a pair of incredible bow glass sided show cases from one of the exclusive ladies fashion shops in the Newbury Street area of Boston,Ma. These spectacularly designed cabinets d...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
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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