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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Maison Jansen Bronze and Marble Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Superb coffee table by Maison Jansen…., brass and vert mer marble top. Very high quality made in France in 1950.
Totally restored and refinished.
Category
1940s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
Pair of Vintage French Carved Marble and Gilt Bronze Cassolettes Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a buffet, console or bedside tables with this elegant pair of antique cassolettes converted into table lamps. Crafted in France, circa 1920, the urns are made of carved vari...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Concrete Roman Ruin Style Figure of Foot with Sandal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Concrete Roman Ruin style figure of foot with sandal. Exact replica from the antique. Identical pair available.
Dimensions: D 33" W 15" H 19.5"
CW4206
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Antique Neoclassical Terra Cotta Garden Urn Patio Planter C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Terra Cotta Garden Urn Patio Planter C1910
Measures- 14.25''H x 14''W x 14''D
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Portuguese Secla Majolica Lettuce Leaf Lunch Plates, Pair, Lemon Yellow
By Secla
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...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
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
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
Pair of Maison Jansen Brass and Carrara Marble Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Jansen Brass and Carrara Marble side table .
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pair Neoclassical Style Strap Iron Garden Urns, Circa 1970-1980
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of Neoclassical style strap iron garden urns with large decorative loop handles. Welded construction. Overall nicely aged surface. Small metal tag under one urn - Mexico. Measur...
Category
20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Mid-Century French Louis XVI Glass Top and Brass Nesting Tables Baguès Style
Located in Dallas, TX
These vintage "Tables Gigognes" (or nesting tables) were created in Paris circa 1960. Attributed to Maison Baguès and built of brass, the set stand on fluted legs decorated with turn...
Category
Mid-20th Century French 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
Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Basket" Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Basket" chandelier. France, circa 1930. 1 Light
Neo Classical style.
Dimensions: Height 18" Diameter 12"
CW5269.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
Geneva music box with bells
Located in STRAČOV, CZ
Antique music box decorated with rosewood and marquetry. The machine has six melodies, it is marked. Condition: before restoration, a new comb is needed - see photo. Dating: second h...
Category
1870s Swiss 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
Antique Wood Vanity Jewelry Rectangular Boxes – Set of 3
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to present a charming set of three antique boxes, each meticulously crafted from different wood species. This selection of woods provides a stunning contrast in ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
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
Palatial Pair of Maitland Smith Bronze Table Lamps with Illuminated Orbs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive ornate pair of very fancy table lamps having shell orbs that are an additional source of light with a primary single socket above. Bronze lions with rings in their mouths adorn the spheres and the bases have elaborate tripod shapes...
Category
1990s Philippine Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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 has brass butterfly details to the top. This Theodore Alexander table...
Category
Early 1900s Indonesian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Crystal Chandelier Roman Female Figures
Located in Milan, IT
A 20th century Italian seventeen-light crystal chandelier richly decorated with waterfall crystal festoons and pendants, realized with a Neoclassical style ormolu frame decorated by casted Roman Matron figures seated on dormeuse with palmetta shaped fan.
Featured with ten curved arms ending with Edison 14 candles, additional seven E14 light bulbs inside the crystal basket.
It is an Italian creation dating back the circa 1960s, with a superlative quality and gilding that may bring an Italian accent to your luxury interior.
Listed measure do not include any chain, only chandelier structure and upper cup.
Of Italian origin, it comes from a Milanese private estate and dates back to 1960s circa.
The chandelier is in good condition, with new working wiring for Italian European standards, suitable for 17 Edison 14 light bulbs. Two separate wirings working for internal and external lights...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
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
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
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
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
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
Queen Antiqued Black Maple Four Poster Bed with Wear by Scott James Furniture
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Tulip Top bed is one of our most popular, with a contiguous headboard and post height this bed is perfect for a smaller scale room. Featuring a cappe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa Newly Upholstered in White Silk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Finely Carved Mahogany Parlor Sofa Newly Upholstered in Elegant White Patterned Silk Blend Upholstery
This exquisite antique Duncan Phyfe style parlor sof...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
Wall Mounted Console Hammered Metal with Coral Stone Top, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Wall mounted console hammered metal with thick coral stone top, in stock
Hammered and hand-forged metal structure with hoof feet
Thick coral stone (1 inch 3/4)
Black fired patina
Con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
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
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
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 Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Neoclassical style gilt bronze, beaded crystal and frosted glass chandelier, with 10 interior lights, circa 1930s.
Category
1930s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
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
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
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
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
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
Italian Marquetry Two Tier Drop Leaf Bar Cart-Vintage emerald Dessert-Bar Cart
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Italian Marquetry Two Tier Drop Leaf Bar Cart-Vintage emerald green Dessert-Bar Cart Neoclassical Style
Magnificent Intarsia Work and elaborately...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
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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