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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
Large Antique Ormolu Mounted Red Glass Centrepiece Suite by Baccarat
Located in London, GB
Large antique ormolu mounted red glass centrepiece suite by Baccarat French, Late 19th Century Cornucopia: Height 38cm, width 24cm, depth 19.5cm Dish: Height 31cm, width 53cm, dep...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

European Bungalow Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
With six drawers and two raised panel doors, the Buffet is a blend of service, style, and excellence all in one package. Finished in our Moonskin finish, this workhorse buffet will a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Form Aubusson Room Size Carpet
Located in Hudson, NY
A large and handsome neoclassical style carpet. Handmaid in the same style that the Aubusson carpets of the eighteenth century were produced. It's neutral color scheme makes it perfe...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pair of Gilt Brass French 1950s Wall Sconces - Two Pairs Available
Located in London, GB
We have two pairs of these stunning gilt brass wall sconces. Exceptional quality and with a decorative design. Please take a close look at all our photographs. Made in France in t...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Boston Classical Coin Silver Basket by Haddock, Lincoln & Foss
Located in New York, NY
Classical coin silver basket. Made by Haddock, Lincoln & Foss in Boston, ca 1860. Round and curved with four cast leaf-mounted leaf supports. Beaded mouth rim and c-scroll swing hand...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver

Set of Five Klismos Ebony and Mahogany Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A spectacular set of klismos dining chairs: ebony and mahogany Neoclassical style with new neutral high end upholstery designed to showcase the classic design of each chair. Two armc...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Partial Gilt Console Table
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of Italian Neoclassical partial Gilt Consoles with Specimen Marble Tops.
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Giltwood

French Country Round Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A timeless classic dining table, a piece that exudes rustic charm and invites intimate dining experiences. The table’s beautiful wood surface, with its natural patina, speaks to the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

English Wedgwood Jasperware Bowl Neoclassical
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white matte stoneware bowl, in the Neoclassical design style, circa mid- to late 20th century, E...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Large French Country Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A true testament to classic elegance. This table's deep, rich hues and detailed woodwork speak of timeless luxury, while its robust double baluster trestle ends exude a sense of hist...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Carousel Horse 19th Century Multicoloured Polychrome
Located in Buxton, GB
This amazing piece of Collectable Fairground Memorabilia is highly decorative and I am sure was a well loved choice for the children riding the carousel in the Victorian times. Thi...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Sunburst Mirrors
Located in Miami, FL
Two pairs available of signed convex mirrors from Belgium. Size of the convex mirror inside: 12" diameter. From a hotel in nice on the French Riviera. Priced by pair.
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20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Swedish Late 18th Century Neoclassical Painted Bed with Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish neoclassical period painted rams head bed from the late 18th century, with new mattress, box spring and upholstery. Created in Sweden during the later years of the 18th century, this bed includes the headboard, side rails and footboard, as well as a custom mattress measuring 52" D x 75" W. Showcasing an out-scrolling back, rams heads on the posts and a carved ribbon-tied medallion with beaded accents, echoed on the sides, this neoclassical period late 18th century Swedish bed...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Earl's Coronet, in Silver-Gilt with Ermine and Velvet, Hunt & Roskell, 1911
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An Earl’s Coronet, in silver-gilt, by Hunt & Roskell: the firm formerly known as Storr & Mortimer, a direct line to Paul Storr. Made in 1911, no doubt for...
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Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Maison Lancel Sconces Brass Hand Holding Torch , 4 pair available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Lancel neoclassical hand sconces, wall lights holding a torch. Made in France in the 1960. US rewired and in working condition 40 watts max bulb. Priced by pair B...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Impressive Maison Baguès Pair of Bronze Sconces, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of heavy and solid bronze wall sconces by Maison Baguès featuring a hand holding a glass shade torch. Original old glass shade torch, 5" diam. 4" diameter back plate. 75W/bul...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Venetian Grotto Style Dolphin Center Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing round pedestal center table or dining table featuring a neoclassical Venetian or grotto style triple dolphin motif base. Crafted fr...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Plaster

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Oil on Canvas Screen with Trompe L’œil
Located in IT
18th century, large Italian neoclassical oil on canvas four panels screen with Trompe L’œil These large screen is composed of four panels in oil on canvas painted. Neoclassical, dating to the second half of the 18th century. Each panel represents a trompe l'oeil, with a classical architecture with square section marble columns and large clogging. Inside the pink space of the first and third panels are painted, as inserted in a niche with bronze frame, ancient busts...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Elegant Neoclassical Black Lacquer Chest of Drawers, France, 1940
Located in Brussels, BE
Black lacquered neoclassical chest of drawers with brass pull rings handles and four bronze stars on the front. Four drawers, the top one with his original brass key and lock. Fren...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Silver Urn Vase Milan by Emanuele Caber
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very decorative neoclassical silver urn stamped by the Italian silversmith Emanuele Caber, dating from around 1825. It has the Milan warranty stamp, and stamp of the silver finenes...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver

French Neoclassical Christien Armchair Camel Silver Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
French Neoclassical Christien Armchair, Neoclassical collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. A French Neoclassical style ar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

French Neoclassical Parma Console Table Hand Carved Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Parma console, Neoclassical collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. A French Neoclassical style console table, Parma is handcarved in linden wood. An exclusive a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Silver Leaf, Steel, Stainless Steel

Pair of 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Console Tables
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century Italian neoclassical style console tables. This stunning pair of antique Italian Neoclassical style conso...
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1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Modern Bend Nightstand Bedside Table Leather, Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Bend Nightstand, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Bend nightstand offers a timeless design for your comfort. Made of beige lacquered wood with a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th century American Bird's-Eye and Tiger Maple Sleigh Bed
Located in Savannah, GA
Classic American sleigh bed in a double size. Made of fine New England tiger and bird's-eye maple, it is solid, sturdy and would fit a mattress approximately 75 inches x 50 inches.Se...
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1820s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Pair of Sevres Hand Painted Turquoise Porcelain Lidded Urns
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Sevres hand painted porcelain turquoise lidded urns. Both of them are depicting in the front a sea shore fishermen scenes. In one, a group of fishermen are preparing a sailboat and in the other one, they are pulling the net. The back are adorned with some gilt fishing tools and baskets with foliages. Both scenes are golden framed with scrolls of acanthus and flowers beside them. Gilt white concave long oval shaped rings alternated with gilt foliages and shamrocks decorate the necks of the urns. The same pattern are repeated in the lids, but no white color in the center. The bell shaped lids ended with pinecones finials. A mix of scrolls and Greek keys serve as handles. The round bases are also decorated with gilt foliages. The Sevres hallmark appears in the lids and below the bases. One of the urn’s painting...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Albano Poli Pair of Mazzega Murano Deco Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of Murano glass Art Deco style sconces in rare bicolor peach and frost glass by Albano Poli for Mazzega Murano. Italy ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Pair of Gilt Bronze Mounted Krater-Form Bisque Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of gilt bronze mounted krater-form bisque porcelain vases French, 19th century Measures: Height 43cm, diameter 26.5cm The pair of vases...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Italian Neo-Classical Walnut Commodes with Diamond Pattern
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome Neo-classical style commode with a diamond pattern. Gorgeous finish and the pattern makes these extra special. Superb!! Note: Price list is for one. There are 2 available.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

Large Blue and White Spode Greekware Platter England Circa 1810 Neoclassical
Located in Katonah, NY
Spode made this fabulous platter circa 1810. It is decorated in the neoclassical "Greek" pattern with classical figures and mythological scenes based on ancient Greek and Roman art....
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Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Early 20th Century English Child's Teapot
Located in Sheffield, MA
The early 20th Century English petite child's teapot is decorated around the opening with fluting as is the rim of the lid. Both pieces of the white teapot are marked "Spode Copeland...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pottery

20th Century Classicist Style Marble Ornamental Pillar/Column
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique marble ornamental pillar in Classicist style. Bordeau red marble with grey white\flecking square plinth with balustrade-formed column base with carved Acanthius capping. The ...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Wonderful Minton Set 11 Service Dinner Plates Encrusted Raised Gold Urn Swag
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Minton Set Of 11 Service Dinner Plates With Encrusted Raised Gold Urn Rim And Beaded Swag Design Border.
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Classical Style Oval Shaped Urn
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th Century Portland stone classical style oval shaped urn with carved lion mask detailing sitting on a fluted base.
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Limestone

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...
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Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of American Mahogany Console Servers in Natural Washed Finish
Located in North York, ON
American mahogany console servers in natural washed finish. Original design and look with beautiful inlaid work and slender curved legs. This piece is p...
Category

2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Phenomenal Oversize Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th-century antique Turkish Oushak in warm vibrant colors. Field is teal with lots of pink and orange accents Pictures shown with flash and without a flash. Measures: 11'10" ...
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19th Century Turkish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool

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...
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2010s Romanian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Beech, Feathers

Antique Creamware Breakfast Service w/ Coffee Pot by Montereau, France Ca. 1830
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite French creamware breakfast set comprises five large breakfast cups, an open sucrier with its stand, a coffee pot, two creamers, and a long dish for biscuits or rolls. ...
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1830s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Creamware

Oak Parquetry Round Side Table, Dark Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
A dark oak parquetry round side table with tapered oak legs. This beautiful round two-tier side table has an arranged radial design on its oak parquetry top and shelf. Shown in du...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese 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.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Rush, Mahogany

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" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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...
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1990s Philippine Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Louis XVI Style Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French Louis XVI style neoclassical nightstand, with a pierced brass gallery and Bianco Carrara marble top, pull-out tray, single drawer with cast brass handles, square tapered leg...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Workstead House Cord Pendant Large
Located in Hudson, NY
The house cord pendant large makes a bold statement via an iconic domestic form. Creating a graphic beam of light both above and below, the shade’s inte...
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2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Classic Demilune Console in Walnut Finish
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.
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candlestick by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This little neoclassical style gilt bronze and marble candlestick by Gherardo Degli Albizzi would be ideal to be placed on a bedside table. Even if it features classical shape, overa...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Bronze

10 Arm White Murano Chandelier
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful 10 Arm Murano Chandelier shows the art and craftsmanship of the artistic glass manufactures and skilled masters in Murano, Italy . Each Part is unique in is manufactur...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

Set of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Decorative set of two large gilt bronze figural wall sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. Female figure is characterized by a very rich veget...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Tan Leather Upholstered Side Chair with Saddle Stitch Detail and Wood Frame
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Emile chair from LF upholstery shown in tan leather with handcrafted saddle stitch detail on the inside back and seat give a sophisticated look to a ...
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2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Russian Giltwood Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
Period Early 19th Century Russian Giltwood and Painted Armchair or Bergere. In style of Rossi. Incredible proportion and size. Good size for modern sitting...
Category

Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Dos Gallos Custom Walnut Wood Bobbin Bed with Turned Spindle Head & Foot Boards
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom king-size bobbin bed in walnut. Can be made in a variety of sizes and finishes. As shown in medium walnut. Made in Los Angeles by Dos Gallos Studio. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

DOS GALLOS Custom Pedestal Table with Extension Leaves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bench made custom beehive base pedestal table with extension leaves. As shown in walnut wood. Measure: 72 inches diameter with two 12 inch leaves, extending to 96 inches long. Can be...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

20th Italian Rectangular Brass Foliate Wall Mirror or Console Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
20th rectangular brass foliate wall mirror or console mirror, you can use it vertical or horinzontal position.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Maison Bagues “Palm Tree” Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Bagues Bronze Floor Lamp, Palm tree form. US rewired 1 socket, 100 watt max bulb.
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Style Steel Curule Garden Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of Italian polished steel patio and garden dining armchairs featuring neoclassical style curule legs. Hand-crafted from thick steel with an open design and dramatic pro...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Steel

Ethan Allen Flared Arm Beige 81 " Sofa Couch Made in USA
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ethan Allen Flared Arm Beige Sofa Couch Made in USA. Item features shapely flared arms, distress finished solid wood feet, very nice sofa. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 34" ...
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, 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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