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 Fine Crystal Chandelier 10 lights. England, circa 1900.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Bronze & Crystal Chandelier with 10 wheel engraved shades.
England, circa 1900.
Dimensions: Height 49 1/2" Diameter 46"
CW5326
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique English Dry Bar ~ Tea Table ~ Dessert Server
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique English Dry Bar ~ Tea Table ~ Dessert Server was designed to be a handy-multi purpose table that simultaneously presented an elegant appearance for your finest entertaining! ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Brass Table Lamps, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant pair of 1960s French neoclassical style table lamps. Mahogany and brass accents. Faux candle socket decor. Price includes rewiring for the US. Minor dent on one of the lamps ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Hand Painted Night Stands Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Hand Painted Wood
Style: Italian Neoclassical
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Breguet Neveu Compagnie à Paris. Grande Sonnerie Striking Carriage Clock
Located in Savannah, GA
This incredible French grande and petite sonnerie striking carriage clock
by Breguet Neveu Compagnie à Paris, features:
Case: the gilded brass case with rectangular top and
folding h...
Category
1840s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Manner of Francesco Guardi
Located in Oakville, ON
Highly desirable pair of oil on canvases
Italian Venetian Scenes
Manner of Francesco Guardi
Venice, a view of St. Mark's Square towards San Geminiano &
Venice, a view of the Piazze...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Gilt Iron Squiggle Console Table with Black Marble Top, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare gilt iron and black marble console table from the 1940s. This table features a patinaed gilt iron frame with unique squiggle details, four twisted legs, and charming ball foot...
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
18th Century South German Neoclassical Style Fruitwood Bureau-Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introducing an exquisite 18th century South German Neoclassical-style fruitwood bureau-bookcase, a stunning testament to the refined aesthetics and masterful craftsmanship of late 18...
Category
1790s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Baccarat Crystal Ashtray
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
This ashtray features the distinctive signs of style: a hexagonal form and flat cuts, giving it timelessness and functionality. Harcourt This is an iconic Baccarat piece. Bring eleg...
Category
1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Pair of English Wedgwood Two-Arm Chandeliers
By Wedgwood
Located in Dubai, AE
Pair of English Barbell Chandeliers by Wedgwood with blue jasperware, chiseled bronze accents and two bulbs covered by decorated clear glass egg shape diffusers.
Each chandelier con...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
A Solid Brass Fireplace Fender, c. 1880
Located in Chicago, IL
Constructed of a solid brass frame cast in parts and embossed with acanthus leaves. The central fender is flanked by stepped pedestals topped by solid brass lions connected by a cent...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Tall Tiffany Sterling Silver Doubled Handled Side Handles Decorative Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introducing an exquisite Tall Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Double Handled Decorative Vase. This remarkable piece boasts the renowned Tiffany & Co craftsmanship and showcases a truly ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical Silver Folding Tray Table with Brass Base, Italy 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant Neoclassical patinated brass and silver tray table in the style of Maison Baguès. Perfect for resting drinks, this petite folding table features a brass tripod base, round...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
A Very Fine Two Light Crystal & Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Two Light Crystal Chandelier with two newer green cased glass shades. Fizture England, circa 1910. Shades circa 1950.
Dimensions: 35" Diameter 50"
CW5103
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th c. Italian Blue - Gray Painted Serpentine Buffet
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautifully shaped Italian Neoclassical style buffet painted a soft blue gray with a serpentine form. Circa 1900. Beautiful, shaped top and shaped sides with top drawer and two cen...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Italian Neoclassical Hand Painted Demilune Console or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or Louis XVI style demilune console or bar cabinet
Italy, Circa 1940s
Hand painted case and top, featuring allegorical scenes, with original brass hardware....
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Huge wrought iron and Glass Neoclassical French Style Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Huge wrought iron and Glass Neoclassical French Style Coffee Table.
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Designer's Jewelry Mannequin
Located in Malibu, CA
Designer's jewelry mannequin wrapped in Belgian linen over hardwood. Interior mechanism to place on a stand.
Category
20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Linen, Maple
Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling and Gold Serving Spoon in Olympian Pattern
Located in New York, NY
This rare and stunning Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling Silver and Gold Washed Serving Spoon in Olympian Pattern originates from the United States in 1878. Features a gold washed rounded rectangular scoop, with an illustrious and highly detailed handle in the "Olympian Pattern". This pattern is exquisitely designed and executed with precision that tests the very limits of the naked eye in discerning both the visual and narrative detail throughout the landscape, figures, and organic detailing. The front of the spoon's handle when viewed horizontally depicts a pastoral landscape of Greek Deities...
Category
1870s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Baker Furniture Barbara Barry Six "X" Back Chairs
Located in Toledo, OH
Six Barbara Barry collection by Baker Furniture X back chairs. Mahogany and gold/brown upholstery. Two with arms. Armchairs measure: 27" wide, 20" ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
North American Sterling Silver Tableware Serveware Pitcher
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the timeless charm of this Mid 20th-century North American sterling silver serveware pitcher by Frank M Whiting Co, crafted in 1...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Brutalist Iron Coffee Table with Slate Top, France 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A handsome 1970s French coffee table featuring a scrolled iron base with four curved legs and a gorgeous patina. A .5” thick rectangular slate top rich with texture and tones perfect...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Tableware Serveware Pitcher
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the timeless charm of this early 20th-century North American sterling silver serveware pitcher by Bigelow Kennard & Company, Bos...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
A English Neoclassic Burl Walnut, Brass, & Leather Portable Writing Desk, 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
The locking desk with two hinged tops, one opening to reveal pen and ink storage and the other opening to reveal a storage area for writing paper and envelopes as well as a leather w...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Kindel Furniture Neoclassical Banded Mahogany Extension Dining Table, Restored
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional neoclassical double pedestal extension dining table
By Kindel Furniture
USA, 1990s
Book-matched mahogany, with flame mahogany banding and carved solid mahogany column pedestals...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Vintage Red Tufted Leather Arm Chairs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of vintage Chesterfield style arm chairs feature vintage red leather upholstery, tufted seat backs, and hardwood arms and base.
Dimensions: 25w 26d 35h 20sh 25ah
Conditio...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather
Neoclassic Period French Marble-Top Commode w/Paw Feet & Lion's Head Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic painted wood commode with marble top from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped white/gray marble top, above a case...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Bronze Sculpture of Man with Panther
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique bronze sculpture of a male figure with a panther.
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
2 Historistic wall lamps vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Historistic wall lamps vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-century acrylic on board country landscape signed van Schlock
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century vintage acrylic on board country landscape. This painting is presented in a wide rustic pine frame with a decorative gold border on the inside edge. This painti...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Baker Historic Charleston Mahogany Demilune Serpentine Front Table
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautiful Baker serpentine front mahogany Demilune table with satinwood inlays and bell flower design inlays on the legs. Very good condition, with minor top wear. 39" wide x 30" hig...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
French Neoclassical-Style Large Cast Iron Garden Urns or Planters, Set of 2
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of elegant vintage French Neoclassical-style cast iron urns or planters dating back to the early 20th century. These exquisite jardinières feature a sturdy construction with a d...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Monumental Neo-Classical Revival Bronze Sculptural Pond Fountain 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a monumental vintage French two-tier fountain sculpted in bronze in the neo-classical style, dating from the late twentieth century.
This formidable fountain sprays water o...
Category
1990s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Patriotic Cast Iron Figural Gold American Flag & Eagle Painted Door Stop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Patriotic Cast Iron Figural Gold American Flag & Eagle Painted Door Stop. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 7" H x 5.25" W x 2" D.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Maison Jansen Style Eglomise Sunburst Medallion Trumeau Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maison Jansen style Eglomise Sunburst Medallion Trumeau mirror
We are pleased to offer a stunning Tall Neoclassical Mirror. Upper section with an elongated eglomise gilt sunburst, (2...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Vintage Pink Marble + Hand Forged Iron Base Base Coffee Table, Italy
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous honed pink marble and hand forged iron base coffee table sourced in Italy. Varying hues of orange, lavender, and red can be seen throughout the intricately veined marble t...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Pair Of Italian Maggiolini Style Inlaid Bedside Tables
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of early 20th century Italian Maggiolini Style bedside chests with marble tops. Chests feature beautiful urns with eagle, floral and foliage designs. Each chest has a top drawer...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Fantastic Scottish Painting of Men with Horses by Listed Artist William D. McKay
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Figures on a country road with horses. Artist William Darling McKay (1844 - 1924). Scottish. the artist studied in Holland and was influenced by ...
Category
1870s Scottish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Walnut, Giltwood
Italian, Veneto, Neoclassical Walnut Center/Side Table, Rotating Top, ca. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a circular top that rotates on a rear axis to reveal a segmented storage well, the apron with a keyhole locking the top in place, raised on square tapering and flared legs
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Fork
Located in New York, NY
"This beautifully detailed and well balanced Reed and Barton Francis I Pattern Sterling Silver Serving Fork originates from the United States, Circa 1950. Features a lovely profile c...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th century Italian Paint Decorated Writing Desk with Drawer Circa 1760s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous smaller true gem of a desk from the middle part of the 1700s from Italy. The desk is made of walnut and pine and has a single drawer with all the traits one expect...
Category
1760s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Pair of Mario Papperzini for Salterini Style Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic pair of iron patio and garden dining armchairs made in the manner and style of Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The inspiration for the Janus et Cie round back Amalfi chai...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
19 század, Antik, Eredeti Copf komódé
Located in Kerepes, HU
Bemutatjuk Önnek ezt a klasszicista komódot ,
eredeti zárral benne .
Ez a bútordarab azért is különleges mert plusz
elemekkel rendelkezik mint egy általános
komódot ( lasd a tükö...
Category
1850s Hungarian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Braid
20 th Century klasszikus ullo szalon goblen garnitura
Located in Kerepes, HU
Ez egy klasszicista stílus ülő szalon garnitúra, finom es elegáns kecses jelenéséével. Maga a szövetben áll a különlegesé, amiben egy hímzett szövetről, kárpitról van szó, régi góbén...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric
18th Century Italian Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A late 18th-century Neoclassical wall mirror in the Baroque style, and originating from Italy. Beautifully carved, its giltwood frame features a triangular pediment, centred with a w...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Neoclassical Bureau Plat, France around 1800
Located in Greding, DE
French bureau plat on square tapered legs with brass sabots and small castors. The desk is veneered in mahogany and the writing surface is covered in congac-colored leather. The keyh...
Category
Early 1800s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass coffee table in the manner of Maison Jansen, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Striking vintage coffee table with brass arrows and tassel shapes with a clear glass top.
Very much in the style of Maison Jansen.
Beautiful neoclassical coffee table made of high ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
2 Antique French Neoclassical Quartersawn Oak Marble Nightstands Smoking Stands
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique French tobacco humidor / smoke stands. Made of quartersawn oak featuring a two tiered design with marble top and paneled Neoclassical torchiere / ribbon theme door.
Di...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Russian Neoclassical Mahogany Armchairs, Pair, circa 1800
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An incredibly rare and unusual pair of circa 1800 Russian or Baltic Directoire style armchairs or fauteuils of both klismos and curule variant form, the solid mahogany frames gilt-me...
Category
Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Silver and Gilt Painted Five-Light Girandoles
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a buffet or console with this elegant pair of colorful girandolles. Crafted in Italy circa 1960, each candelabra stands on an inaugural carved vase shaped base; the vase is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
American Classic Urn shape Glass Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful case glass white/ clear satin urn shape chandelier with bronze hardware.
Professionally rewired and ready for installation.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Six Piece Rattan Ficks Reed Set, Two 94" Rattan Sofas, Chair, Ottoman Two Tables
By Ficks Reed
Located in Stamford, CT
A spectacular pair of Ficks Reed rattan sofas in an original factory finish: a pale blue wash. Original cushions to use or for reupholstery. All cushions and rattan pieces are in gre...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Ralph Lauren Polo American Neoclassical Black Gilt Wood Wall Mirror Rectangle
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami, FL
American Neoclassical large rectangle Wall Mirror in Black Finish framed with hand carved Acanthus Scroll Design in Giltwood.
The Mirror Glass has a beveled edge and sits tight in th...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood
Italian Classical Carved Marble 31" Cherub Dolphin Garden Fountain Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Classical Figural Carved Marble 31" Cherub Dolphin Garden Fountain Statue. Item featured Approx 70 lbs. We do not know if the fountain works. The marble statue is mou...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Grand Neo-Classical Floor Lamp by Lucien Gau -1X46
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Illuminate your space with timeless elegance using this grand Neo-Classical floor lamp crafted by Lucien Gau, dating back to the late 20th century, approximately 1960-1970. This exqu...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
4 Gilt Leather Tooled Bronze Lion Head Armchairs on Castors, By Maitland-Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
4 Gilt Leather Tooled Bronze Lion Head Armchairs on Castors, By Maitland-Smith
A set of four exquisite Regal Gilt Leather Tooled Bronze Lion Head Armchairs by Maitland-Smith. Standi...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Wedgwood American Clipper Collectible Blue White Porcelain Partial 40-Piece Set
By Wedgwood
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a beautiful set of Wedgwood American Clipper in navy blue and white. Classic and crisp with the iconic, three masted clipper ship as...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
2 Historistic wall lamps vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Historistic wall lamps vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
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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