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
1810c Medicine, Surgeon, N. Strixner after A. Brouwer, incunabula of lithography
Located in Norwich, GB
A. Brouwer pinx. N. Strixner del.
Village Surgeon (The Feeling)
A surgeon dressing the wound of a grimacing patient.
61 x 45 cm; Image: 29.3 x 26.3 cm
Published c 1810
Stone lit...
Category
1810s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
1970s Mid Century Two Tier Walnut Glass Faux Cane Console Sofa Table
Located in Germantown, MD
1970s walnut two tier glass top console table with faux caning shelf. Two removable, smoked, beveled glass top inserts. First tier faux caning.
This stunning walnut Mid-century modern two-tier console table in the style of Severin Hansen can be used as a stand alone feature in any home or office environment. Ideal as a sofa table, entryway table, or media console table...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Vintage French Maison Jansen Style Chrome & Brass Tiered Drinks / Bar Cart
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, Circa early 20th century.
A very well crafted French rolling bar cart in the style of Maison Jansen. The cart features a mixed metal frame, steel or chrome body and brass ac...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome, Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Style Faux-Bois Metal and Brass Table Lamps
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and simple pair of neoclassical style table lamps is made of faux-bois metal and brass. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large Four Panel Neoclassical Mirrored Lattice Screen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage four panel lattice and mirrored Neoclassical screen. Each panel is 32" wide & 94" high.
They can be used flat against a wall or are hinged to be free standing as four panels ...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pair of red cobalt urns Vase with ceramic handles and Gilted decorations
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
These vases are made of Porcelain, they date from the 20th century, and were made in France.
These are neoclassical style vases, which are hand painted and covered with gold leaf.
Th...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Italian Giltwood Carved Lamps on Faux Marble Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Carved Giltwood Italian Neoclassical style lamps on faux marble bases. The lamps are wired and in working condition. No shades included.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paint, Giltwood
Grand Antique Neoclassical Painted Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Grand Antique Neoclassical Painted Bookcase attains a restrained architecture inspired by the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome, with rectilinear design enhanced with proporti...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel
Terracotta Portrait Bust of Caracalla Roman Emperor
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A terracotta portrait bust of Caracalla, Roman Emperor from 198 to 217 AD. The Emperor is depicted in expressive detail and wears a swathed toga which is glazed in white for a striking colour contrast. Similar portrait busts, showing Caracalla with cropped hair, stubble beard and a menacing glare, are found on display in museums across the globe including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York and The St. Louis Art...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Demi Lune Wrought Iron Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Small demi lune wrought iron console with mirrored top. Perfect for that small entryway or powder room.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Classical Style Green Marble Spiral Carved Round Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Classical Style Green Marble Spiral Carved Round Pedestal Plant Stand. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century.
Measurements: 39.5" H x 14.5" W x 14.5" D Top: 14.5" Diameter.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Sculpture of Flora, Italy, circa 1880
Located in Greding, DE
Plaster sculpture of flora after a classical original with windswept skirt and pinned up curly hair.
Category
1880s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Italian Painted & Gilt Wood Foliate Upholstered Curule Stools, C. 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian painted and gilt wood foliate upholstered Curule stools with flanking central foliage medallions, and resting on scrolled feet with the original connecting cross stre...
Category
1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
French Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamp
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A splendid two Candle Bronze Bouillotte Lamp with replaced pleated shade, now electrified. Fine details including Acorn Finials, Beaded Candle Holders...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Battlefield Drawing Attributed to Hippolyte Bellange (French, 1800-1866)
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Drawing of a revolutionary battlefield attributed to Hippolyte Bellange, representing the End of the Siege of Lille by the Duke Albert of Saxe on the 8th of October 1792 (the French storm out of the city) according to manuscript legend.
Ink and wash on paper.
Joseph-Louis-Hippolyte Bellange (1800-1866) studied with Gros. He first made his name at the Paris Salon as a battle painter. He was known for his exquisitely detailed paintings of military revolutionary and Napoleonic scenes. He celebrated French glory. He enjoyed considerable popular and official success. He was Keeper of the Rouen Museum from 1835 to 1852.
His work can be found in major art institutions.
Our drawing can be compared to a watercolor in the British Royal Collection Trust...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
1920's Caldwell Etched Mirror Sconces with Cherubs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s Caldwell gilt bronze and mirrored backplate sconces with cherubs
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920's Gilt Bronze Flush Mounted with Opaline Leaded Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's leaded glass light fixtures with 2 interior lights, from Waldorf Hotel in NYC
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Carved Antique Stone Sculpture by a Student of Hugh Casson
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This weathered antique stone sculpture was reputedly carved by a student of 20th century British architect and artist, Sir Hugh Casson. It depi...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Signed Lloyd Loom White Wicker Chairs W/ Antique Ticking Cushions
By Lloyd Loom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing original white painted Lloyd Loom signed wicker chairs are in amazing as found condition.The seat cushions are custom made from antique 19thc cotton ticking.The inserts...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wicker
Bronze sculpture "Venus au bain" by Christophe Gabriel Allegrain. France.
By Christophe-Gabriel Allegrain
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Bronze sculpture "Venus au bain" by Christophe Gabriel Allegrain (1710-1795). France early 19th century.
Signed:
F. Barbedienne Foundeur
G. C. Allegrain...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bronze, Glass and Brass Ashtray on Stand by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and rare neoclassical style standing ashtray is made of bronze, glass and brass. The cut is formed by a laurel wreath and the tripod base with claw feet. On the center...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Theodor Kärner figure Hunting rider pincess MARGARETHE V. Thurn and Taxis.
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Theodor Kärner Hohenberg/Eger 1885 - Munich 1966
Figure 'Hunting rider Princess Margarethe v. Thurn and Taxis'
Nymphenburg, 20th century. Designed in ...
Category
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Four 19th Century Upholstered Walnut X-frame Stools
Located in London, GB
Set of four 19th century upholstered walnut X-frame stools
Italian, c. 1840
Height 53cm, width 49cm, depth 40cm
Wonderfully made in Italy in around 1840, this set of four X-frame ...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wood, Walnut
19th Century Marble Plinth in the Form of a Classical Column
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century marble plinth in the form of a classical column. The solid cylindrical barrel in yellow and ochre coloured marble, rests on a stepped square base and is surmounted by a ...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Round Dining Table 60-115 inch
Located in Annville, PA
The Round Dining Table 60-115 inch is a high quality 60 inch round table when closed. The field of the table top being produced from the finest fig...
Category
2010s Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
French 19th Century Terracotta Bust of Madame Récamier, After Jean-Antoine Houdo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century terracotta bust of "Madame Récamier (French, 1777-1849)" The coyly gazing downward beauty, holding a veil across her chest r...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Neoclassic Style Hanging Wood Pediments
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Neoclassical style carved-wood wall hanging wall pediments, with their original painted finish, from the mid 20th century. These vintage archit...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Round Mahogany and Brass Drinks Trolley
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual round drinks trolley is made of mahogany and brass. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Mahogany Tea ~ Drink Serving Table
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Mahogany Tea ~ Drink Serving Table features shelf below and removable tray above! In addition, two drop leaves provide a little added width when needed. Perfect as a drink ...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Polished Contemporary Brass and Bordeaux Glazed Ceramic Lamps
Located in Lomita, CA
This pair of baluster lamps has a graceful vase-style silhouette. The pair came directly from the showroom floor. of a recent auction. They are ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Danish Heiberg Table Lamps in White Porcelain and Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A matching 'small' and large example of the original Heiberg table lamps. They are made from white glazed porcelain featuring accents in patinated brass. The name Heiberg derives fro...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical Petite-Sized Carved & Gilt Wood Console W/Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical petite console table, with marble top and carved urn finial accent at underside, from the 19th century. This antique table from France features a half-moon shap...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Set of 6 Antique 19th Century Cut Glass Champagne Flutes Attributed to Bakewell
By Bakewell, Page & Bakewell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 antique cut glass champagne flutes.
Each having starcut bases supporting knop stems and fluted strawberry and fan cut tops....
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass
Dennis & Leen Belgian Louis XVI Neoclassical Style Library Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exquisite library table or desk designed by Dennis & Leen Los Angeles, CA. Known as the Belgian Louis XVI table it features neoclassical style motifs on the apron and legs. Decorated...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
1820s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Birdseye Maple
Vintage Alabaster Urn Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Italian Carved Alabaster Urn Form Lamp, mounted on a round lucite base. Newly wired with a 3-way socket.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Pair of French Specimen Stone, Micromosaic and Gilt Bronze Gueridons
Located in London, GB
Pair of French specimen stone, micromosaic and gilt bronze gueridons
French, 20th Century
Height 68cm, diameter 33cm
A gueridon is a furniture type in the form of an ornate table o...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Ormolu
Monumental French Neoclassical Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
A Monumental French Neoclassical richly Ormolu Mounted and decorated Mahogany Mirror.
Varnished Solid Mahogany frame. Wood backing.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Ormolu
Pair of French Maison Style Brass Side Tables with Gold Eglomise Shelves
Located in Wichita, KS
A beautiful pair of two-tiered brass side tables attributed to Maison Jansen with gold églomisé glass shelves. These neoclassical style tables have finely fluted legs with finials on...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, And Marble Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, patinated Bronze, and marble clock signed by Germain, Paris, 1825. The clock is elegantly raised on a white Carrara marble...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Settee in Mahogany
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Settee in Mahogany with Lyre Shaped Backsplats & Paw Feet
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
French 19 century Neoclassical Round Bronze and Chrome Tripod Stand
Located in New York, NY
Antique stand in the Roman neoclassical style with round bronze charger decorated with Bacchanal theme depicting maidens and soldiers, with chromium plated legs terminating in feet w...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Chrome
Brass Fireplace Tool Set
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Federal fireplace set in polished brass with cabriole leg andirons, tool set, stand and log holder.
USA, circa 1950.
Includes the following 3 pieces:
*Andirons
*8 piece solid brass fireplace tool set...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Signed Val St Lambert Neoclassical Trinket Box Designed, c1910
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Signed Val St Lambert Neoclassical Trinket Box Designed, c1910
Additional information:
Date : Designed c1910
Origin : Belgium
Bowl Features : Cobalt blue glass with gilded classical...
Category
20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
1940s Beige Cast Stone Large Round Neoclassical Style Lion Planters, Set of 4
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning circular lion planters you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
1920s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with double arms
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of Six Italian Hand Wrought Silver Steel Dining Armchairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of six wonderful Italian hand wrought brushed steel armchairs. Each chair has a matte silver patina with elegant curved backs and arms. Wrought steel continues into a uniquely w...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron, Steel
Pair French Stone Neoclassical Urns, 20th century
Located in South Salem, NY
Elegant and timeless, this pair of early 20th-century Neoclassical French stone urns embodies exquisite craftsmanship. Carved with care, each urn sho...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique French Neoclassical 'Minerva' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the goddess Minerva. Goddess of knowledge, intellect and ingenuity of the human spirit. She is often depicted with an owl, symbol ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Green / Silver Neoclassical Tole Painted Table Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, early 20th century.
An antique neoclassical style table lamp. The lamp features a traditional column model form with a silver tole base which has original green paint to su...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Faux Grain Painted Mirrors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Faux Grain Painted Mirrors with Urn Crests, ca. 1790
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
20th C. Exceptional Framed Hand-Carved Wood Relief of the Last Supper, Rare
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Exceptional Framed Hand-Carved Wood Relief of the Last Super.
Continental tropical baroque heavy solid wood frame, carved by a master carver. The piece has elaborately carved opulent heavy foliage frame around a meticulously hand carved fugures of Jesus and the 12 Apostles...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
1930's Gilt Bronze Sunburst Sconces with Two Lights - Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair pf circa 1930's gilt bronze sconces with sunburst shaped backplate
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Daniel Knoll Impressionistic Floral Oil on Canvas
Located in New York, NY
Daniel Knoll (American, XX-XXI) Impressionistic oil painting on canvas, 1990, depicting vining red flowers, signed and dated lower right, housed in a gilt wood frame.
Dimensions: Im...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Red Candy Cane Tray
Located in New York, NY
Acrylic and shellac based inks on Ingres paper
Stamped by artist on underside
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
Coffee table with hoof-shaped legs attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant neo-classical table from the 60's in gilded brass attributed to Maison JANSEN with hoof-shaped legs and bevelled top in glass.
Base with round X-shaped legs with intermediate...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassic Period Commode with Beautiful Veneered Finish & Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French neoclassical commode, with lovely veneer inlays, from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top with exquisite book-match vene...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
1920's English Silver Plated Bronze Large Chandelier with 36 lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's silver plated bronze chandelier with 36 lights. Beautiful large chandelier in very good condition. Available two cahndelier as a pair
Category
1920s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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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