Rare and Large Antique B&G / Bing & Grondahl Bisque Apollon Figure
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare and large antique B&G / Bing & Grondahl bisque apollon figure after Thorvaldsen, circa 1880s. In very good condition. Marked B&G. Measure: Height 38 cm.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Fruit Bowl Number 20/3532
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica fruit bowl number 20/3532. Measures: 21.5 cm. x 9.5 cm. In perfect condition. Factory 1st. Latin name "Arbutus Alpina L.
Sold|$300 / set
Six Pieces, Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Small Dishes
Located in København, Copenhagen
Six pieces. Royal Copenhagen blue fluted plain small dishes. Number: 1/7. Envelope butter. 1. Quality, in perfect condition. Size: 7 cm. in diameter.
Rare Bing and Grondahl B&G Fluted Lid Tureen, 1870s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Bing and Grondahl B&G fluted lid tureen. 1870s. Measures: 24 x 11 cm. Early stamp. 1. Quality, in perfect condition.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dinner Plate
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dinner plate # 20/3549. Measures: 25.5 cm. in diameter. Second factory quality, in good condition.
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Centerpiece # 1/22-23
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen blue fluted plain centerpiece # 1/22-23. Measures: 21 cm. x 14.5 cm. 1st. factory quality. In perfect condition.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dinner Plate # 20/3549
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dinner plate # 20/3549. Measures: 25.5 cm. in diameter. 1st. factory quality. In perfect condition. Stamped.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dinner Plate # 20/3549
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dinner plate # 20/3549. Measures: 25.5 cm. in diameter. 1st. factory quality. In perfect condition.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Deep Plate
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica deep plate. Measures: 21.5 cm. in diameter. 5 cm deep. 2nd factory quality. In perfect condition. Stamped.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Lunch Plate, Model Number 20/3550
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica lunch plate. Model number 20/3550. Measures: 22.5 cm. in diameter. 2nd factory quality. In perfect condition.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Lunch Plate Model Number 20/3550
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica lunch plate. Model number 20/3550. 22.5 cm. in diameter. 2nd factory quality. In perfect condition.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Lunch Plate, Model Number 20/3550
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica lunch plate. Model number 20/3550. Measures: 22.5 cm. in diameter. 2nd factory quality. In perfect condition.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Lunch Plate, Model Number 20/3550
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica lunch plate. Model number 20/3550. Measures: 22.5 cm. in diameter. 2nd factory quality. In perfect condition.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Lunch Plate Model Number 20/3550
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica lunch plate. Model number 20/3550. 22.5 cm. in diameter. 2nd factory quality. In perfect condition.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Lunch Plate Model Number 20/3550
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica lunch plate. Model number 20/3550. 22.5 cm. in diameter. 2nd factory quality. In perfect condition.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Lunch Plate Model Number 20/3550
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica lunch plate. Model number 20/3550. 22.5 cm. in diameter. 2nd factory quality. In perfect condition.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Lunch Plate, Model Number 20/3550
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica lunch plate. Model number 20/3550. Measures: 22.5 cm. in diameter. 2nd factory quality. In perfect condition.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Openwork Plate # 20/3554
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica openwork plate # 20/3554. 23 cm. in diameter. 1st factory quality. In perfect condition. Stamped.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Lunch Plate Model Number 20/3550
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica lunch plate. Model number 20/3550. 22.5 cm. in diameter. 2nd factory quality. In perfect condition.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Lunch Plate Number 20/3550
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica lunch plate number 20/3550. Measures: 22.5 cm. in diameter. 1st. factory, in perfect condition.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Caviar Dish, Number 20/3501
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica caviar dish. Number 20/3501. Hand painted in the highest quality. Measures: 7.5 cm. in diameter. 1. Quality, in perfect condition.
Royal Copenhagen, 'Flora Danica' Deep Plate of Porcelain, Decorated with Flowers
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen. 'Flora Danica' deep plate of porcelain, decorated with flowers in color and gold. Model No. 604. Measures: Diameter 22 cm. 1st factory quality. In perfect condit...
Royal Copenhagen, 'Flora Danica' Deep Plate of Porcelain
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen. 'Flora Danica' deep plate of porcelain, decorated with flowers in color and gold. Model No. 604. Measures: Diameter 22 cm. 1st factory quality. In perfect condit...
Set of 9 Pieces, Antique Blue Fluted Full Lace Flat Plates, Royal Copenhagen
Located in København, Copenhagen
A set of 9 pieces. Antique blue fluted full lace flat plates from Royal Copenhagen. Decorators number: 26. Measures: 17.5 cm. 1st factory quality. In perfect condition.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Salad Plate # 20/3573
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica salad plate # 20/3573. Measures 19.5 cm. First factory quality, perfect condition.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dessert Plate # 20/3551
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dessert plate # 20/3551. Measures: 17 cm. In perfect condition. 1st. factory quality.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dessert Plate # 20/3551
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen flora danica dessert plate # 20/3551. Measures: 17 cm. In perfect condition. 1st. factory quality.
Sold|$240 / set
Pair of Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Vases
Located in København, Copenhagen
A pair of Royal Copenhagen blue fluted vases. Measures: 9 cm x 6,5 cm. In perfect condition. 2nd factory quality. Stamped.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dinner Plate # 20/3549
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dinner plate # 20/3549. Measures: 25.5 cm. in diameter. 1st factory quality. In perfect condition. Stamped.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dinner Plate # 20/3549
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dinner plate # 20/3549. Measures: 25.5 cm. in diameter. 2nd factory quality. In perfect condition. Stamped.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dinner Plate # 20/3549
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dinner plate # 20/3549. 25.5 cm. in diameter. 1st factory quality. In perfect condition. Stamped.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dinner Plate # 20/3549
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dinner plate # 20/3549. Measures: 25.5 cm. in diameter. 1st factory quality. In perfect condition. Stamped.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dinner Plate # 20/3549
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen flora danica dinner plate # 20/3549. 25.5 cm. in diameter. 1st factory quality. In perfect condition. Stamped.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dinner Plate # 20/3549
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dinner plate # 20/3549. Measures: 25.5 cm. in diameter. 1st factory quality. In perfect condition. Stamped.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dinner Plate # 20/3549
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dinner plate # 20/3549. 25.5 cm. in diameter. 1st factory quality. In perfect condition. Stamped.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Serving Dish, Model Number 20/3517
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica serving dish. Model number 20/3517. Measures: 36 x 28 cm. 1st factory quality. In perfect condition.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dinner Plate # 20/3549
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dinner plate # 20/3549. Measures: 25.5 cm. in diameter. 1st factory quality. In perfect condition. Stamped.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dinner Plate # 20/3549
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dinner plate # 20/3549. Measures: 25.5 cm. in diameter. 1st factory quality. In perfect condition. Stamped.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dinner Plate # 20/3549
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dinner plate # 20/3549. Measures: 25.5 cm. in diameter. 1st factory quality. In perfect condition. Stamped.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dinner Plate # 20/3549
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dinner plate # 20/3549. Measures: 25.5 cm. in diameter. 1st factory quality. In perfect condition. Stamped.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Lunch Plate, Model Number 20/3550
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica lunch plate. Model number 20/3550. Measures: 22.5 cm. in diameter. 2nd factory quality. In perfect condition.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dinner Plate # 20/3549
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dinner plate # 20/3549. Measures: 25.5 cm. in diameter. 1st factory quality. In perfect condition. Stamped.
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Dinner Plate # 20/3549
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica dinner plate # 20/3549. Measures: 25.5 cm. in diameter. 1st factory quality. In perfect condition. Stamped.
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain, Candlestick with Lion Heads
Located in København, Copenhagen
A Royal Copenhagen blue fluted plain, candlestick with lion heads. 1. factory quality, in very good condition. No. 1/15. Measure: Height 22.5 cm.
Bing & Grøndahl, Three Wall Plaques in Bisquit After Thorvaldsen
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grøndahl, three wall plaques in bisquit after Thorvaldsen. Motifs in relief. 1930s. In excellent condition. Marked. First factory quality. Dimensions: D 14.5 cm.
Ceramic
Rare Royal Copenhagen Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Antique Gravy Boat
Located in København, Copenhagen
Rare Royal Copenhagen Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica antique gravy boat. Measure: Height 13.5 cm. length 21.5 cm. First. factory quality. In perfect condition.
Royal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" Porcelain Vegetable Dish
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen "Flora Danica" porcelain vegetable dish, decorated in colors and gold with flowers. Handle of black painted wood. Model numbers: 170 and 3613. Dimensions: ...
Sold|$600 / set
Bing and Grondahl, B&G Blue Fluted, Ten Plates
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing and Grondahl, B&G Blue fluted. Ten plates. Deep plate, soup, pasta. 22 cm. B&G number 23. 1st and 2nd factory quality, all in good condition.
Sold|$12,500
Amalienborg Castle Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A set six Danish mahogany and walnut Klismos chairs, circa 1850s, comprising of four with drop-in
Sold|$13,500
Johan Rohde Cabinet
By Johan Rohde
Located in New York, NY
A Danish mahogany and fruitwood cabinet by Johan Rohde, Circa 1900, in thwo parts: the rectangular
Sold|$1,850
18th Century Scandinavian Landscape Drawing
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century Danish (?) red chalk drawing of a landscape with castle tower and ruins. This drawing
Paper
Bing and Grøndahl after Thorvaldsen, Antique Biscuit Wall Plaque, 1870s / 80s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing and Grøndahl after Thorvaldsen. Antique biscuit wall plaque. 1870s / 80s. Measures: 17.5 x 11.5 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 1st factory quality.
Ceramic
Bing and Grøndahl After Thorvaldsen, Antique Biscuit Wall Plaque with Putti
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing and Grøndahl after Thorvaldsen. Antique biscuit wall plaque with putti and swan in relief. 1870s / 80s. Measures: 15 x 12 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped. 1st factory ...
Ceramic
Antique Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Large Fruit Bowl
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica large fruit bowl. Measures 25.5 cm. x 18.5 cm. In perfect condition. 1st. factory quality. Rarely seen old fruit basket. Latin name ...
Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Plain Salad/Cake Dish on High Foot. No. 1/457
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen blue fluted plain salad/cake dish on high foot. No. 1/457 1st. factory quality. Perfect condition. Height 14cm. Diameter 20cm.
Bing & Grondahl, B&G Blue Fluted, Oil/Vinegar Set, Mid-20 Century
Located in København, Copenhagen
Bing & Grondahl, B&G blue fluted, oil/vinegar set. Mid-20th century Measures: 14 cm x 7.5 cm. Number : 395. 1st assortment, in perfect condition.
Two Antique Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted Lunch Plates, Mid-1800s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Two antique Royal Copenhagen blue fluted lunch plates. Mid-1800s. Measures: Diameter 22 cm. In perfect condition. 1st. assortment.
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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