Neoclassical Textiles
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
Pair of Chartreuse Green Velvet Knife Edge Pillow Cases
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Offered is a pair of 22" x 22" pillow covers in a beautiful green cotton velvet. Like all velvets, the color will vary depending on the angle of light, from a light to medium green c...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Down
Denim Tablecloth with Tablecloth Strap
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
B/1440 - Denim tablecloth or plaid with strap. Nice and helpful.
The price indicated is for the complete one tablecloth with the strap.
Category
1990s Italian Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Zabihi Collection Antique Tabriz Rug Non-Insert Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Persian Tabriz rug. The insert is NOT provided
Measures: 16'' x 16".
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Single Fortuny Fabric Cushion in a Neoclassical Pattern
By Fortuny
Located in New York, NY
A Fortuny silk pillow cushion in metallic blue and silver fabric depicting a neoclassical design with a draped garland motif, with braided trim and woven back.
50 down/50 feather in...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Down, Feathers
19Thc Paisley Pillows With Burnt Rust Velvet Backings-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Paisley woven pillows with soft rust velvet backings.Sold as pairs and down & feather fill.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Textile
Set of Three Large Ralph Lauren Equestrian Silk Scarf Pillows
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic set of three rare oversized silk scarf pillows designed by Ralph Lauren. The pillows feature a large equestrian motif silk scarf on one side in bright vivid colors with a n...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Down
Set of Six Velvet Le Tigre Down Fill Pillows in Various Shapes
By Scalamandre
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Square shape animal motif tiger print pillow. The front features a gorgeous thick velvet animal print. The back features a crisp cream. Down-filled...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Velvet, Down
Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet 20" Pillow in Mink
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Venetian Silk Velvet Fabric (Item# 62735) with a knife edge finish. The ultimate in sumptuous luxury, our gorgeous silk velve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Schumacher Senza Satin Stripe Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Senza Satin Stripe with a knife edge finish. This classic satin stripe features fringed edges for an extra layer of richness and a gorgeously restrained sense of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Pair of Authentic Blue & Gray Fortuny Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage Mariano Fortuny textile pillows in a soft blue & gray coloration. The design has a center damask. The backs are a soft chenille that coordinates beautifully. Down...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Chenille
Circa 1920 Antique American Hook Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1920 Antique American Hook Pillow
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Pair of Linen Pillow Cushions - Tison pattern - Designed and Made in Paris
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of 16" x 24" Linen cushions with the pattern "Tison" from Antoinette Poisson's packaging design for boutique fragrances.
Duck Feather and Down insert with cotton cover.
Made i...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Linen
Pair of Linen Pillows with Bead and Velvet Trim
Located in New York, NY
Striking pair of heavy weight natural linen pillows trimmed with dark blue velvet trellis motif centres and light blue seed beaded borders, hidden zipper c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Beads
Antique Persian Square Tabriz Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Persian Tabriz rug.
Measures: 16'' x 16".
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Square Velvet Le Tigre Down Fill Pillow in the Manner of Scalamandre
By Scalamandre
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Square shape animal motif tiger print pillow. The front features gorgeous thick velvet animal print. Back features a crisp cream. Down-filled. Knif...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Velvet, Down
Pair of 18th Century Tapestry Fragment Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 18th century hand loomed Aubusson fragments made into pillows with new fringe and backing.
Category
18th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Wool, Silk
Navy Stripe Textile Fabric by Mulberry
By Mulberry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A navy striped wide-width fabric, ideal for bed or for curtains, by the best: Mulberry.
You can make what You wish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Mid-19th Century Signed Jacquard Coverlet
Located in Harlingen, TX
A tied beiderwand jacquard coverlet handwoven by Gabriel Rausher in Delaware, OH in 1851. Wool and cotton in vibrant coral-red, yellow, soft cream an...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Bright Red Angora Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an angora Turkish oushak rug. Zipper closure and poly fill provided
Measures: 15'' x 20''.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Angora, Wool
Red Square Scarf Cowboy Motif Silky Pillow with Down Insert
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A red square cowboy theme silk pillow created from a vintage scarf. This fun pillow will be great in a children's room. The back is created from light white shantung silk. The front ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Down
19thc Eight Point Star Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine eight point star quilt is in pristine condition with a couple minor tiny spots. Mostly posted on the back side. This is a very large quilt.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Turkish Oushak Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a vintage Turkish oushak rug. Zipper closure and polyfill provided
Measures: 16'' x 20''.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Wool, Angora
Large Antique Tabriz Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Persian Tabriz rug.
Measures: 16'' x 23".
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Vintage Penn State Pillow c.1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original Penn State College cushion with new pillow inside.
CREATOR Penn State College.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE New.
MATERIALS AND TECHNI...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Wool
Linen Pillow, Green Sage 20x20"
Located in Dural, AU
Australian artisan design and craftsmanship, this sage green linen pillow provides casual luxury for interiors fused with timeless elegance.
Featuring high-end, European linen expressing the beauty of sustainable design bringing soft textural elements to furniture and interiors.
The white velvet piping trim adds a contemporary touch and completes the luxurious and graceful design of the heavy-weight linen pillows.
Sold as single units, each sage green pillow...
Category
2010s Australian Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Linen
Leopardo Fabric by the Yard
By Scalamandre
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This listing is for one yard of Leopardo fabric.
Category
2010s Belgian Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Vintage Crewlwork Setee Pads
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing seat pads are in fine condition and were probably custom-made for a long antique settle bench. The backing is in a old cotton blue l...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Textile
Schumacher Rhodes Stripe 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Rhodes Stripe with a knife edge finish. Inspired by Ukrainian needlework, Rhodes Stripe is a woven stripe overlaid with charming cross-stitched flourishes that ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
19Thc Blue & White Woven Jacquard Coverlet From Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine original fringed indigo & white jacquard coverlet from Pennsylvania is in fine condition. It has a flying geese or birds in flight pattern ...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton
American Coverlet Pillow Cover, North America, 19th C
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Wool
Vintage Linen Pillow - 20x20"
Located in Dural, AU
Australian artisan design and craftsmanship, this high-end, vintage linen pillow provides casual luxury fused with contemporary elegance.
Showcasing the natural beauty of European linen bringing inviting soft textures to both classic and formal interiors.
Trimmed with white velvet piping adds a contemporary flair and completes the luxurious and graceful design of the luxury linen pillows. The premium quality linen showcases the natural luster of flax in a two-tone weave of natural hues, fusing vintage...
Category
2010s Australian Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Linen
Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet 24" Pillow in Mink
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Venetian Silk Velvet Fabric (Item# 62735) with a knife edge finish. The ultimate in sumptuous luxury, our gorgeous silk velve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Raspberry Vintage Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from a Vintage Turkish rug. Zipper closure and poly fill provided
Measures: 18'' x 22''.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Wool, Angora
Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet 22" Pillow in Mink
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Venetian Silk Velvet Fabric (Item# 62735) with a knife edge finish. The ultimate in sumptuous luxury, our gorgeous silk velve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Venetian Silk Velvet with a knife edge finish. The ultimate in sumptuous luxury, our gorgeous silk velvet has an unbelievably...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Antique Persian Sea Foam Color Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Persian rug.
Measures: 20'' x 20".
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Venetian Silk Velvet with a knife edge finish. The ultimate in sumptuous luxury, our gorgeous silk velvet has an unbelievably...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
19th C Patriotic Flag Quilt & Red & Green Applique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine early mid century patriotic applique crown of thorns variation and flags flanked in two corners is in very good condition. Comes from a private collection in Pennsylvania. ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton
American Coverlet Pillow Cover, North America, 19th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Wool
American Coverlet Pillow Cover, North America, 19th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Wool
American Coverlet Pillow Cover, North America, 19th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
It does not come with an insert.
Linen in the back.
Zipper closure.
dry cleaning is recommended.
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Wool
Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet 18" Pillow in Mink
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Venetian Silk Velvet Fabric (Item# 62735) with a knife edge finish. The ultimate in sumptuous luxury, our gorgeous silk velve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Collection of Two Pairs of Grey Stripe Woven Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Collection of two different size pillows in grey flannel wool woven fabric. The backings are in grey cotton linen.
The larger pair are 22 x 22 and the kidney pillows are 15 x 24. So...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Red White and Blue Stripe Satin Scarf Pillows with Down Fill, Set of 2
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of vintage satin scarves turned down filled lumbar pillows. This beautiful red white and blue scarf was found at the estate of a well-known Oklahoma woman. Her home was filled with fine furnishings from across the globe. And her closet was packed full of unique items from vintage Chanel scarves...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Metal
Nautical Turkish Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Large pillow made from a border of a Turkish Anatolian rug from the 20th century
Size: 20" x 20".
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Metal Folding Suitcase Luggage Rack
Located in Sheffield, MA
Host your house guests in style with this etal folding suitcase luggage rack. Rack is brushed silver in tone with chain straps and translucent blue tone flower finials. Rack measures approx 19 inches in height by 16 inches in width by 12 inches in depth when opened. Folding suitcase luggage rack, folding rack...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Iron
19th Century Paisley Shawl in Muted Colors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century Paisley shawl is in fine condition and has all the original fringe. The condition is very good.
Inner textile measure 62 x 62 not including the fringe.
Measuring ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Wool
Antique Wool Quilt, Amish Sunshine & Shadow Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine Amish quilt is from Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It is mostly wool and cotton made trip around the world or sunshine quilt. It has initial on the reverse side or back. T...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Satin
Pair of Turkish Oushak Medallion Rugs
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of vintage Turkish Oushak rugs. Measuring 19'' x 38'' and 22'' x 42''.
Category
20th Century Turkish Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Wool
19th Century Plaid Linen Ticking Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This collection of three 19th century plaid cotton linen pillows have a natural linen backing. These muted colors are red, white and blue. Nice crisp white linen backings.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Two-Tone Mohair Throw Pillows with Decorative Tassels and Feather Inserts
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Embrace the elegance and comfort of our lovely pair of mohair throw pillows, a sophisticated addition to any living or bedroom space. These pillow...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Feathers
Pair of Green Velvet Knife Edge Pillow Cases 22" x 22"
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Offered is a pair of 22" x 22" pillow covers in a beautiful green cotton velvet. Like all velvets, the color will vary depending on the angle of light, from a light to medium green c...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Velvet, Down
Neoclassical textiles for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical textiles 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 textiles created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, rugs and carpets, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, cotton and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical textiles made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original textiles, popular names associated with this style include Schumacher, Emily Barbara, Fortuny, and Mulberry. 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 textiles differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $135 and tops out at $4,950 while the average work can sell for $437.
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