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.
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Style: Neoclassical
French 19th Century Painted Folding Screen
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French painted folding screen from the 19th Century. This antique folding screen features four tall panels with curved tops. On one side you’l...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Unique Tulip Shaped Garden Urn/Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Italian tulip-shaped urn or planter, crafted from cement, combines robust functionality with aesthetic grace, making it a striking addition to any garden setting. The tulip sha...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cement
Burled Walnut Console Table with Two Drop Leaves
Located in Toronto, CA
A small, burled walnut table with two drop leaves and a single pull drawer. The table is raised on turned legs with an H form stretcher. This piece has a gorgeous patina and bookmar...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut
Raingo Freres Mantle Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb French silver over bronze clock by Raingo Freres. Signed Raingo Frères on the dial and on the works, on a Rouge Griotte marble base.
Dimensions: Height 22" width 19 3/4" de...
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Swedish Neo Classic White Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A stunning piece that marries traditional craftsmanship with elegant design. Measuring 33 inches in width, 20 inches in depth, and 30.5 inches in height, this nightstand is a testame...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Library Stepladder in Wood, Leather and Brass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice library stepladder is made of wood and brass, the steps are trimmed in leather. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Neoclassical Style Low Marble Top Curule X-Frame Accent Side Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical / Regency Style Low Walnut Marble Top Curule X-Frame Accent Side Table. Circa Mid 20th Century.
Measurements: 15.5" H x 25" W x 19.5" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Mid 20th C. English Porcelain Dinner Service (52 Pieces) for Harrods of London
By Harrods
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., English, Royal Tuscan for Harrold's of London (52) pieces, white porcelain dinnerware, with gilt rim decorated in gold Greek Key de...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold
'Rose Naissance‘ wallpaper by Papier Français, collection BNF N°1
Located in New York, NY
Repeat: 70,8 cm / 27.9 in
Offset Match : 35 cm / 13.8 in
Founded in 2019, the French wallpaper brand Papier Francais is defined by the rediscovery, restoration, and revival of iconi...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
20th Century Pair of White Resin Cherub Lamps on Wooden Bases by G. Ruggeri
Located in Miami, FL
These lamps have a white creram glazed finish that covers this pair of resin cherubs from Italy in the early 20th century. They sit upon black finis...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Resin
Antique Westerwald Pottery Vase Neoclassic Lady Figure Very Fine Stoneware
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Westerwald pottery vase with Neoclassical figure heads
A very decorative stoneware vase in...
Category
20th Century German Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Italian Pink Marble Classical Style Round Column Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Pink Marble Classical Style Round Column Pedestal Plant Stand. Item features Beautiful pink veins, very nice vintage pedestal, approx 160 lbs. Circa Mid 20th Century....
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century Neoclassical Bronze Dore Urn Signed F. Levillain
Located in Savannah, GA
19th century neoclassical signed bronze doré urn with handles and adorned with elaborate roman scenes. Signed stamped F. Levillain. Ferdinand Levillain...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Late 18th / Early 19th Century Italian Giltwood Neoclassical Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice handcarved giltwood neoclassical angel,
Italy, circa 1780-1820.
Weathered, small losses
Measurements include the wooden base.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Traffic Jam in New York City Impressionist Winter Car Scene Oil Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Impressionist New York City traffic jam on a winter day. Cars fill the street and snow fills the air. The city that never sleeps gleaming with patriotic pride. From early childhood to the present, Willett, a natural talent carried on the tradition in the arts. Currently as a painter in the New Hope, Bucks County Impressionist style- he works full time in the mediums of oil on board or canvas, and watercolor. His recent work has been compared to Edward Redfield both in subject and style. Earlier works by Willett are reminiscent of the photographic representational influence of Andrew Wyeth- his revered friend and mentor. Upon reviewing Chris's portfolio that spans 3 decades, one can see the gradual evolution and development of Chris' own unique method and artistic language- he portrays the landscape and daily lives of the people that live and have lived in this locale- spanning the region from Bucks County, New Hope, Lambertville, New Jersey, French Town, Point Pleasant, and such- still the most popular subject matter of local contemporary impressionists today.
Painting measures: 14 x 24 inches.
Frame measures: 17 x 27 inches.
Oil on board signed lower right corner and verso.
Christopher Willett...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Mid-Century French Gold Plated Brass and Painted Porcelain Urn with Foliage
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a console, commode, or table with this elegant and colorful decorative urn. Crafted in France circa 1960 and built of gold platted brass and porcelain, the tall vase feature...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
1920 oak working counter from a Tailor shop
Located in Surrey, BC
A great original working counter from a Tailor shop in eastern USA. retains old ;polychrome grey surface has multiple finished panel sides and four working deep drawers.
this piec...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair Wedgwood Creamware Dishes England Circa 1810
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
Made by Wedgwood in England circa 1810, this pair of creamware dishes features a neoclassical border decorated with a band of green acanthus leaves separated by black darts.
Several ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Creamware
French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no extra cost....
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienc...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Allegory of Love' Fireback, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the pillars of freedom and a decoration depicting an allegory of love.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewte...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireback is ma...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair Italian Neoclassic Ormolu & Blue Opaline Diminutive Ashtrays/ Portacenere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Ormolu & Blue Opaline Diminutive Ashtrays/Portacenere
Italy, Circa 1950s
A luxurious pair of Italian Neoclassic Ormolu & Blue Opaline Diminutive Ashtrays/...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
19th-C. Water Gilt Framed American Landscape Oil On Canvas Of Mill On A River
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century American oil on canvas depicting a scenic river scene with and old mill and pine trees. There is no visible signature. The water gilt frame is lovely with...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paint, Giltwood, Canvas
Glamorous Large Marble Ashtray with Neoclassical Roman Gilt Metal Decoration
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super stylish round marble ashtray having Neoclassical Roman motif decoration in gilt metal around the periphery. Great resting spot for your keys!
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Wooden Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Great wooden candleholder with its original gilding.
Original period piece and rare to find.
Italy, circa 1780-1800.
Weathered and small losses.
Measurements include the metal peak
...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Glamorous Neoclassical Style Iron Arrow Motif Side Table with Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous round arrow motif painted iron side table with black and white marble top.
16" diameter to top of arrows, surface is 15" round
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Large Antique Neoclassical Brass Six-Arm Scroll Form Chandelier C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Large Antique Neoclassical Brass Chandelier with Six Scroll Form Arms and Faceted Font...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Drinks Trolley with Two Removable Trays by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style drinks trolley is made of brass with two removable trays. This is a fine work with nice finely chiseled details. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage, 1933, Noritake 'Adelpha' China Set - 91 Pieces, 12 Place Settings
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Elegant Noritake Adelpha dining set for 12.
Based on the stamp this set was made between 1933 and 1940.
The set includes:
(12) Dinner plates - 10"
(12) Lancheon plates - 8"
(12) Soup...
Category
1930s Japanese Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Neo-Classical Style Hand Painted Console Tables W/ Dolphins -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of neo-classical style carved and hand painted console tables with distressed mirrored backs. The top has a serpentine form . The bases have dolphin / koi fish support...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Civil War-Era Side Drum, Made by George Kilbourn, 1859
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original Civil War-era side drum with a pair of wooden drumsticks. This is a rope tension drum with a wooden body, ropes, and leather tabs. An iron tack pattern surro...
Category
1850s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Italian Terracota Sculpture of Bacchus by Dini e Cellai Signa
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century italian terracota sculpture of God Bacchus by Dini e Cellai Signa
By: Dini e Cellai Signa
Material: terracotta
Technique: molded, pressed, carved, hand-carved, ha...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Dennis and Leen Cast Stone Pedestals
Located in Atlanta, GA
Two Dennis and Leen Cast Stone Pedestals. 20th Century
Dimensions: Height 28 1/2" x Width 26 1/2" x Depth 19".
CW5306
Category
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair of Neoclassical Royal Tettau German Porcelain White & Gold Urns c. 1930-50
By Royal Tettau
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely pair of vintage German porcelain white and gold urns or vases from the Royal Tettau Manufactory, circa 1930-1950. Maker's mark on reverse. These gorgeous vases have a stylis...
Category
20th Century German Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Pair of Brass Big Horn Ram's Head Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Impressive pair of Italian patinated brass big horn ram's head sculptures featuring long curled horns and dramatic neoclassical styling. These pieces stan...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Ormolu and Marble Portico Clock Set
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful original antique French portico clock by Vincenti. It is made of white marble mounted with ormolu (finely gilded bronze). The movement is held aloft on two marble pillars...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas
A Fine Gilt Bronze Cylindrical Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Elegant Gilt Bronze Cylindrical Lantern, curved & cut glass panels.
3 lights. France, circa 1930.
Dimensions: Height 18" Diameter 9 1/2"
CW5360
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Vintage Italian Brass Neoclassical Dining Table Base
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Neoclassical Italian Brass dining table base. Great deep detail with four square columns with acanthus leaf design and cross stretcher with center finial. Supports a heavy ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine, Elegant and very simple cylindrical lantern, gilt bronze with curved glass panels. 4 lights. France, circa 1930.
Dimensions: Height 37 1/2" Diameter 14"
CW5325
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
A Fine Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass Globe
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Decorative Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass Globe by Baccarat.
1 light. France, circa 1910. (3 available)
Dimensions: Hgith 8 1/2" Diameter 9 1/2"
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
2 Big Historistic Table lamp vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Big Historistic Table lamp vienna around 1890s
Ceramic gilted
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Swedish Gustavian Style Cerused Commodes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Divine pair of cerused commodes or chests of drawers made in the Swedish Gustavian taste. The large chests feature pilaster column reeded corners. The three drawer cases are centered...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair of antique French bronze table lamps
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite pair of table lamps, originally candelabra from the late 1700s, carries the timeless elegance of French craftsmanship into the modern era. Now fully converted and wire...
Category
1790s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Maison Jansen Inspired Neo-Classical Steel & Bronze Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s Maison Jansen inspired marble top coffee table. It is Italian and marked under one hoof. The frame is steel with bronze ram’s head and hoof appointments. The white ma...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Steel
"Race Day" Horse Race Painting by Jenness Cortez
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Oil on panel by Jenness Cortez signed and dated lower left beautifully framed and matted measuring 16" x 21" including the frame. This painting features two jockeys and their race h...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paint
Pine Barrens Speculation, Edward Telfair Georgia Land Grant, 1792
Located in Savannah, GA
Washington County, Georgia land deed with survey warrant and beeswax state seal granted by Governer Edward Telfair to Col. Robert Middleton.
This land grant is from the controveral ...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
Miniature Salesman's Sample of Neoclassical Inlaid Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Miniature salesman's sample of cabinet with two doors and four drawers. Beautifully made with inlaid banding details. Would make a sweet little Jewelry box for keepsakes.
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Michael Taylor Montecito Stone Top Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing bespoke Michael Taylor garden aluminum dining table featuring a custom sized cast stone rectangular top. The molded stone top is 1.5 inches thick and 7.5 feet long supported ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Aluminum
French Miniature Mignonnette Brass Carriage Clock with Beveled Glass circa 1900
Located in Savannah, GA
This brass Mignonnette No.3 carriage clock features a rectangular
top with folding handle over rectangular beveled glass
escapement. The four beveled glass sides are held by plain
og...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Pair Italian, Naples, Fruitwood, Gilt, & Marble-Top Demilune Consoles, ca. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each console having matching Carrara marble tops in demilune shaped with molded front edges, the tops above conforming frames of shaped and veneered fruitwood tables, the fronts with...
Category
1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Mid-century Neoclassical Maison Baguès Four Tiers Etagère, French
Located in London, GB
1950s Neoclassical rare model four-tier étagère/shelving unit by Maison Baguès with antiqued mirrors and patinated brass frame with acorns. The elegant design of the étagère makes it...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fabulous French Neoclassical Marble Sculpture of Bathing Venus 1880'
Located in Rome, IT
Late 19th century French finely carved white Carrara marble figure of Bathing Venus . The marble base is not included in the price.
AFTER CHRISTOPHE-GABRIEL ALLEGRAIN...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Neoclassical Black Cast Iron Urns with Base / Plinth (Set of 2)
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Neoclassical Black Cast Iron Urns on Base/Plinth, are a captivating set of two garden urns / planters featuring c-scroll handles that exude timeless elegance. These urns bear a n...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
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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