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Neoclassical Panelling

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
Elegant Pair of 18th Century Italian Painted and Gilt-Wood Doors
Located in Rome, IT
Magnificent Italian finely finely carved paneled gilt wood doors from the 18' century. The lower panel is decoratively painted with a centered crest . The doors feature a single...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Panelling

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Wood

Elegant Pair of 18th Century Italian Painted and Gilt-Wood Doors
Elegant Pair of 18th Century Italian Painted and Gilt-Wood Doors

Elegant Pair of 18th Century Italian Painted and Gilt-Wood Doors

$9,317
Italian Walnut 18th Century Library Bookcase Panneling
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A good late 18th century Italian neoclassical library room panneling. This room consists of one central bookcase with a tympan centerpiece. At both sides angle cabinets...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Panelling

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Walnut

Italian Walnut 18th Century Library Bookcase Panneling
Italian Walnut 18th Century Library Bookcase Panneling

Italian Walnut 18th Century Library Bookcase Panneling

$41,376
Antique French Neoclassical Grisaille Overdoor Painting, Circa 1815
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-painted in France, this handsome grisaille overdoor painting is from the neoclassical period, circa 1815. Grisaille is a monochromatic painting ...
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1810s French Antique Neoclassical Panelling

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Canvas

Antique French Neoclassical Grisaille Overdoor Painting, Circa 1815
Antique French Neoclassical Grisaille Overdoor Painting, Circa 1815

Antique French Neoclassical Grisaille Overdoor Painting, Circa 1815

$6,680
Italian Neoclassical Style Marble, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, and Porphyry Panel
Located in Long Island City, NY
A magnificent Italian neoclassical style marble, malachite, lapis lazuli, and porphyry panel, early 20th century. This panel is made with all different precious hardstones. All th...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Panelling

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Marble, Porphyry, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli

Italian Neoclassical Style Marble, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, and Porphyry Panel
Italian Neoclassical Style Marble, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, and Porphyry Panel

Italian Neoclassical Style Marble, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, and Porphyry Panel

$11,000
B. Altman N.Y. 1930s Three Panel Decoupage Room Screen w/ 18thc European Prints
By B. Altman and Company 1
Located in Savannah, GA
This classic large three paneled room screen features very detailed hand painted designs with 18th century decoupaged prints depicting a variety of historical scenes. The two side p...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Panelling

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Brass

B. Altman N.Y. 1930s Three Panel Decoupage Room Screen w/ 18thc European Prints
B. Altman N.Y. 1930s Three Panel Decoupage Room Screen w/ 18thc European Prints

B. Altman N.Y. 1930s Three Panel Decoupage Room Screen w/ 18thc European Prints

$1,250
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Located in Sherborne, GB
French Directoire style bronze wall mounted panels, the classic X-frame panels with central diamond made from molten enamel. So stylish, these panels can be wall mounted to give ...
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Panelling

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Bronze

French Directoire Style Bronze Wall Panels
French Directoire Style Bronze Wall Panels

French Directoire Style Bronze Wall Panels

$2,032 / set
H 63 in W 21.66 in D 0.4 in
19th Century French Walnut & Ebony Library Bookcase
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This superb quality and exceptional French mid-19th-century solid walnut and ebonised three-door bibliotheque, or library bookcase, is a remarkable piece. It features a tall moulded ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Panelling

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Ebony, Oak, Walnut

19th Century French Walnut & Ebony Library Bookcase
19th Century French Walnut & Ebony Library Bookcase

19th Century French Walnut & Ebony Library Bookcase

$17,340
H 106.3 in W 82.29 in D 17.13 in
18th Century Sheraton Satinwood Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A fine antique late 18th century Sheraton period satinwood secrétaire bookcase, crossbanded throughout and of attractive small proportions, havin...
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18th Century Sheraton Satinwood Bookcase
18th Century Sheraton Satinwood Bookcase

18th Century Sheraton Satinwood Bookcase

$16,257
H 85 in W 37.5 in D 20.5 in
18th Century English Breakfront Mahogany Library Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A Fine and Elegant Breakfront Library Bookcase in the Thomas Sheraton Manner In Honduras mahogany with delicate and restrained inlay in satinwood, the lower cupboards, have inlaid...
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18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Panelling

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Mahogany, Glass

18th Century English Breakfront Mahogany Library Bookcase
18th Century English Breakfront Mahogany Library Bookcase

18th Century English Breakfront Mahogany Library Bookcase

$127,916
H 109.5 in W 96.5 in D 23.5 in
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Located in New Orleans, LA
A complete boiseries from the French country estate: "Chateau de Quatres Barbes." The antique 19th century French Louis XVI style grand oak paneled salon room...
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Marble

Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865
Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865

Antique 19th Century French Chateau Oak Paneled Salon Room "Boiserie" circa 1865

$500,000
H 144 in W 228 in D 199 in
Antique Venetian Walnut Bureau Bookcase 18th Century
Located in London, GB
This is an important antique Italian bureau bookcase, made in Venice and circa 1750 in date.  It has been made from the finest burr walnut with walnut crossbanding and satinwood lin...
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Antique Venetian Walnut Bureau Bookcase 18th Century
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Antique Venetian Walnut Bureau Bookcase 18th Century

$13,886
H 88.98 in W 35.83 in D 19.69 in
18th Century English Antique Library Bookcase Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
A magnificent George III period seven door breakfront library bookcase. Constructed in the finest quality figured mahogany, having a moulded cornice above seven astragal glazed doors...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Panelling

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Mahogany

18th Century English Antique Library Bookcase Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster
18th Century English Antique Library Bookcase Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster

18th Century English Antique Library Bookcase Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster

$176,144
H 113.39 in W 166.93 in D 15.75 in
Folding Screen Room Divider in the Style of Clar Porset
By Clara Porset
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1950, we offer this fantastic folding screen room divider in the style of Clara Porset, made in mahogany wood and palm cords, fantastic vintage conditions.
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Folding Screen Room Divider in the Style of Clar Porset
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Folding Screen Room Divider in the Style of Clar Porset

$10,000
H 70.87 in W 122.05 in D 1.19 in
Chinese Rosewood and Brass Door Panel
Located in Queens, NY
Asian Chinese style (19th Century) rosewood and brass inlaid framed rounded top door panel with carved and gilt trimmed Samuri figure.
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Chinese Rosewood and Brass Door Panel
Chinese Rosewood and Brass Door Panel

Chinese Rosewood and Brass Door Panel

$8,500
H 71.75 in W 32 in D 2 in
Set of Italian Black Lacquer and Brass Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
Amazing set of 6 black lacquer and brass panels. Great for a modern look! A true work of art. Stunning! 162 x 162
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Set of Italian Black Lacquer and Brass Panels

Set of Italian Black Lacquer and Brass Panels

$16,000 / set
H 162 in W 162 in D 2 in
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
18th century Italian neoclassical painted bookcase is a marvel of architecture inspired by the masters of ancient Greece and Rome! T...
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18th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Bookcase

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$8,900
H 97 in W 54.5 in D 23 in
Asian Polychrome Coromandel Black Lacquer Enamel Eight-Panel Court Floor Screen
Located in Germantown, MD
Chinese Polychrome Coromandel Black Lacquer Eight-Panel Court Screen. Comprised of 8 lacquered coromandel panels, this Chinese folding screen is intri...
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Asian Polychrome Coromandel Black Lacquer Enamel Eight-Panel Court Floor Screen

$7,900
H 82 in W 144 in D 1 in
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Iron Architectural Over Door Panel
Located in Cypress, CA
Fine Italian hand forged wrought iron architectural over door panel,early 20th century. rusty finish. Meticulous attention has been given to e...
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Carved and Painted 18th Century Framed Fragment
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Carved and Painted 18th Century Framed Fragment
Carved and Painted 18th Century Framed Fragment

Carved and Painted 18th Century Framed Fragment

H 31.25 in W 32.25 in D 3 in
Pair of French Carved Panels with Musical Instruments, circa 1920s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French carved panels decorated with musical instruments including a violin, tassels and more. The painted finish is beautifully distressed ...
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Pair of French Carved Panels with Musical Instruments, circa 1920s

Pair of French Carved Panels with Musical Instruments, circa 1920s

H 80 in W 18 in D 2 in
Pair of 19th Century Italian Tuscan Style 19th Century Panels
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H 52 in W 16 in L 52 in
19th Century French Neoclassical Carved and Painted Panel
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H 21 in W 57 in D 3 in
19th Century French Bleached and Carved Neoclassical Panel
Located in Dallas, TX
Wonderful 19th century French bleached and carved wood panel. Very Fine carvings of urns, goddesses and floral images. A true work of art!
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19th Century French Bleached and Carved Neoclassical Panel
19th Century French Bleached and Carved Neoclassical Panel

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H 21 in W 58 in D 3 in
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Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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H 31.25 in W 32.25 in L 31.25 in
Set of Three Pairs of 19th Century Italian Painted Doors
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant Italian finely paneled wooden doors, decoratively painted, from the mid-19th century. The doors feature a single front recessed panel painted with foliage and geometric desig...
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Set of Three Pairs of 19th Century Italian Painted Doors
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H 87.8 in W 49.61 in D 2.37 in
Pair of Large Neoclassical Grisaille Paintings from Siena, Italy, circa 1810
Located in Dallas, TX
These fantastic panel paintings, measuring over 100 inches tall, most recently came from a villa in Siena, Italy. They are Grisaille, which is a French term meaning a painting execut...
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Pair of Large Neoclassical Grisaille Paintings from Siena, Italy, circa 1810
Pair of Large Neoclassical Grisaille Paintings from Siena, Italy, circa 1810

Pair of Large Neoclassical Grisaille Paintings from Siena, Italy, circa 1810

H 100.125 in W 49.88 in D 1.5 in
Elegant Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted Doors or Panelling
Located in Rome, IT
Magnificent Italian finely paneled wooden doors, decoratively painted, from the mid-19th century. The doors feature a single front recessed panel painted with foliage and geometric d...
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Elegant Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted Doors or Panelling
Elegant Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted Doors or Panelling

Elegant Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted Doors or Panelling

H 87.8 in W 49.61 in D 2.37 in
Elegant Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted Doors or Panelling
Located in Rome, IT
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Elegant Pair of 19th Century Italian Painted Doors or Panelling
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H 87.8 in W 49.61 in D 2.37 in
19th Century Pair of French Neoclassical Panels
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of 19th century French carved and painted neoclassical panels.
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19th Century Pair of French Neoclassical Panels

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H 90 in W 24 in D 5 in

Neoclassical panelling for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical panelling for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 19th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage panelling created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include building and garden elements, wall decorations, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, canvas and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical panelling made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. 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 panelling differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,915 and tops out at $38,974 while the average work can sell for $12,938.

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