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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
Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Carved Wooden Altar Shrine
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful neoclassical altar shrine with original gilding and color. Great and unique item. Italy, circa 1760-1800 Weathered, losses and old repairs. More photo's available on reques...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Mid-Century Italian Neo-Classical Style Ebony & Giltwood Trumeau Mirrors - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a beautiful set of Italian carved giltwood and ebonized mirrors. At 61 inches, they make a strong statement. The giltwood is highlighted nicely on the black painted backgroun...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Fire Screen in Patinated Brass Late 19th Century
Located in Tilburg, NL
Fire Screen in Patinated Brass Late 19th Century. A very elegant and beautifully patinated fire screen in brass - late 19th century / early 20th century. A simple yet stylish design...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Lillian August Vintage Floral Chintz Upholstered Ottoman with Arched Cream Base
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
An elegant vintage ottoman. Piece features soft pink and cream botanical tones atop a structured frame with gracefully arched cutouts—a design detail that subtly references neoclassi...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Polyester, Wood

Beautifully Patinated Neoclassical Cast Iron Vase or Planter Late 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Beautifully Patinated Neoclassical Cast Iron Vase or Planter Late 19th Century. A very elegant and beautifully patinated cast iron vase or planter with a distinct neoclassical desig...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Large & Perfectly Balanced Antique Hand Crafted Alabaster Pendant Light, Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning and large 19.8 inches in diameter Neoclassical Alabaster 3-light chandelier hand-carved masterpiece, ca. 1920 Thanks to its impressive size and timeless neoclassical form, ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire

19th Century English Giltwood and Marble Narrow Console Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
Exceptional antique English giltwood and marble top narrow console table, ca. 1880. A rectangular, white beveled marble top rests on a swag wrapped frieze, supported on curved front ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Onyx Marble Vases Life-size Pair Classical Urns Circa 1960
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Life-size pair of green and red onyx turned polished vases, the rolling rims above slender baluster form terminating in circular bases. The onyx vases are carved from single blocks o...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Marble

French Vintage Brass & Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This vintage 20th-century lantern exemplifies French craftsmanship and reverence for tradition with its flamboyant brass frame of scrollwork that will really light up a room. Likely ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Glazed Stacking Barrister's Bookcase
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Iron Banded Glazed Stacking Barrister's Bookcase 1920s Comes apart in sections for easy transportation. Globe-Wernicke was formed as a result...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage John Richard Neoclassical Ebonized & Stenciled Savonarola Chair 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Vintage John Richard Neoclassical Ebonized & Stenciled Savonarola Chair with Pressed Cane Seat Signed...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

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Cane

Pair of Bronzed Iron X-base Leather Stools or Curule Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical pair of iron stools or curule benches featuring terracotta leather seat cushions. The x-form base has a dark bronzed patina powder coat finish that is smooth and textured. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Serpentine Wire and Brass Fireplace Fender
Located in New York, NY
Classic antique serpentine form wire fender, having cast brass paw feet, finials, and trim. This example is in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only lig...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Wire

Brown Jordan Florentine Style Patio Garden Dining Suite
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Weathered patio and garden dining suite made in the style and manner of Brown Jordan's Florentine collection. The set was designed by Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan and has become ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

Blue Floral Painted Cupboard - European Alps
Located in Vo', Veneto
Tyrolean Wardrobe Painted with Flowers Wood essence: Fir Period: c. 1850 Origin: European Alps Dimension : Height - 171 cm Width - 111 cm (115 cm to the corners) Depth - 50 cm (54 ...
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1850s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fir

Set of Ten Italian Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant set of ten Italian armchairs is crafted in a refined neoclassical style with a distinctive spiderweb back design. The chairs feature hand-carved wood frames with a timew...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Antique American Carved Oak Pressed Back Spindle Dining Chair or Side Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Early American carved oak dining chair or side chair Attributed to Larkin & Co. USA, Circa 1900 Measures: 18"W x 21.75"D x 42.13"H. Seat Height: 17.5" Very goo...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Oak

Italian Neo-Classical Maison Jansen Style Marble Top Steel & Brass Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s Italian neo-classical Maison Jansen style brass and steel coffee table with a marble top. The marble is 1.25 inches thick. It is honed. The steel frame has brass ram ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica Porcelain Covered Round Vegetable Dish No. 3568
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Flora Danica porcelain round covered vegetable dish. By Royal Copenhagen. Pattern no. 3568. From the Flora Danica Collection, Royal Copenhagen's renowned collection based ...
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20th Century Danish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

A neoclassical vintage Italian marble pedestal, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A handsome marble pedestal, Italy 20th century. In tones of chocolate, caramel, and heavy cream, and hand-crafted with a classical Italian motif using mixed marble that would be at h...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Carrare marble bust of Venus, neoclassical statue signed Pugi circa 1900
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine Carrara marble bust on a pedestal showing a woman wearing a toga tied with a fibula on the right shoulder in the manner of antique busts. The woman's facial features are the s...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Zabihi Collection Gray Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Antique Persian Malayer Antique washed Rug in gray and blue Details rug no. j2555 size 10' 5" x 13' 3" (318 x 404 cm)
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20th Century Persian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool

Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Uplighter Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural alabaster Art Deco period urn table lamp with neoclassical design, Italy, 1940s. This elegant carved alabaster neoclassical 'uplighter' urn lamp will be a nice addition pl...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Italian Rococo Neoclassical Baroque Gilt Wood Wall Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Rococo Baroque Neoclassical style gilt wood framed mirror Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 8.25"W x 1"D x 14"H Very good original vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Antique Coalport Porcelain Platter Red Chrysanthemum Pattern England Circa 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite Coalport porcelain platter was hand-painted in England circa 1820. It features the Red Chrysanthemum pattern, which showcases a bold, Imari-style design. The intricate...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Collection of Leather Bound Classic Books, Easton Press & Franklin Library
By Easton Press, Franklin Press
Located in Peabody, MA
A collection of twenty-seven 1970s-1980s era leather bound and 22kt gold leaf classic novels. Nineteen by Easton Press, and eight published by Franklin Library. Many feature silk mo...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Classical Style Gray Planters - A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Classical metal planters with wreath motif. A pair of American Neoclassical style metal planters with grey patinated color, laurel wreath motifs, acorns and ball feet. This ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

A Set of Four Sterling Silver Gorham Column Form Candlesticks
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A set of four sterling silver corinthian column candlesticks. Made int he first quarter of the twentieth century, these elegant neo-classical style candlesticks are a full 12 inches...
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Solid Brass Andre Arbus Attributed Glass Top Serving Table W Cast Feet and Hands
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Gilt Brass & Glass Bar Side Table Removable Top Tray. Stylish 60s-70s Hollywood Regency, glass & Brass bar side table with removable top tray. Sculptural hands and feet holding and s...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair Italian Style Black Lacquer Bombe & Nail Head Trim Nightstands/ End Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian-Style Black Lacquer Bombe Nightstands with Nailhead Trim and Three Drawers A bold and handsome pair of bombe-form nightstands crafted in the Italian style, distingui...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Neolcassical Cast Bronze Boy w Torch Figural Candle Holder Statue 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
French Neoclassical cast bronze candlestick holder / candelabra featuring Art Nouveau styling with the figure of a young boy holding a torchiere above his head, on an ornate base. D...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

4 Antique Reclaimed French Neoclassical Leaded Stained Glass Jeweled Windows 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
Remarkable set of 4 French leaded stained slag glass windows. Features a central pink jeweled Neoclassical bow flanked by fleur de lis above a teardrop tasseled design. The window ha...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique Neoclassical Walnut Olive Ash Burl Knockdown Armoire Wardrobe Mirror 86"
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Italian Neoclassical knockdown armoire or wardrobe from the last quarter of the 19th century. Rectangular in form with a bowfront accompanied by graceful ormolu capped co...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Ash, Olive, Burl

Fantastic Hand-Painted 4 Panel Classical Romantic Screen Room Divider
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a masterpiece of painting and design. This gorgeous French room divider or dressing screen is masterfully painted with scenes of love, fidelity and beauty. This is a gorgeou...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Side Tables with Marble Tops by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of neoclassical style side tables is made of brass with fluted legs joined by a spacer, the legs topped with a fine pineapple finial on each corner an...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique French Copper Log Holder, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
A socalled 'ferrat' from Auvergne, France. Old copper container reinforced with a frame and adorned with copper bands with which the women went to fetch water. They wore it either on...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th c. French Rectangular Slate Table with Tulip Shaped Base
Located in Wichita, KS
A rare slate table made in three parts. Created by the workers of the slate quarries of Trélazé, France intended for personal use. Beautifully 'tulip' shaped legs and rectangular t...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Slate

19th Century French Neoclassical Style Lead Fountain Head of a River God
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century French lead mask of a river god fountain head. The fierce expression of the face as he blows water out of his mouth makes fro a compelling piece of sculpture. Wonderful...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Lead

Vintage ALVA Studios Cast Stone Aphrodite Sculpture in Black
Located in San Carlos, CA
FOR SALE: Stunning ALVA Studios Cast Stone Aphrodite Sculpture in Black Enhance your space with this elegant cast stone sculpture by ALVA Studios, depicting Aphrodite in striking bl...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

Italian Neoclassical Carved Limestone Fireplace Mantel and Hearth Stones
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Hand-carved in Italy, this four-piece limestone mantel is presented on three hearth stones. The Neoclassical carvings consist of three rosettes on the...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Gustavian Style Painted Console-Pair Available if Needed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This painted console table exudes rustic elegance with its distressed finish and classical lines. The wood surface shows layers of worn white paint, exposing hints of the natural woo...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

Pair of Contemporary Italian Hand Coloured Roman Vase Prints with Black Frames
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Pair of Extra large Roman Vase printed on a hand press on 100% cotton engraving paper. Completely handpainted with a cream wash, umber highlights, and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Circa 1780-1800 Georgian Secretaire Bookcase
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780-1800 Georgian Secretaire Bookcase, English. Neo-classical taste. The base raised on French splay feet with scalloped, line inlaid apron. Shield escutcheons. The handsome i...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Glass, Wood, Boxwood, Oak, Satinwood

1960s Classical Set of Two Bookends " Porta di Venezia " by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This rare and visually captivating set of two bookends by Piero Fornasetti, dating from the 1960s, showcases the designer’s signature fusion of classical imagery and surrealist charm...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Timeless Elegance: Pair of Antique Verdigris Brass Hanging Lanterns-26”H x 15”W
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Illuminate your entryway, patio, or garden with this exquisite pair of antique hanging lanterns. Crafted from solid brass and copper and a beautiful verdigris patina, these lanter...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Copper

Exceptional Bronze Garden Sculpture Of Neoclassical Youth With Tambourine
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large bronze garden statue depicting a smiling Neoclassical youth wearing fleece sash around the hip, posed walking over a circular base with a tambourine raised high.The bronze ...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Italian Contemporary Roman Vase Black Gold Print with Mirror Wood Frame 1 of 2
Located in Scandicci, Florence
One of two etching printed Ancient Roman Vase print with gold leaf background hand-gilded and enhanced with a square frame made of mirrors and gilded with gouache and burnished with ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

French 20th Century Neoclassical Alabaster Pedestal
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A dazzling early 20th century French hand-carved natural alabaster pedestal, that glitters and glows in the light. The flat top surface elevates sculptural works of art to a safe height, as well as vases or plants. The columnar silhouette is carved with intermittent ribs for a bit of texture against the monochromatic stone. Such a sculptural piece on its own, this pedestal would fit many historic, traditional, and transitional house...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Large Bronze Neoclassical Garden Sculpture Of A Youth With Tambourine
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive, large bronze garden statue depicting a Neoclassical youth wearing a fleece sash around the hip, posed walking over a circular base with a tambourine raised high. The b...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Greco-Roman Patrician Figurative Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome figurative Greco-Roman style nude Patrician sculpture crafted in the neoclassical taste. The figurative sculpture is constructed from resin composite and has a weathered pai...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Resin, Lacquer

Pair of Rare Fortuny Velvet Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This exquisite pair of vintage Fortuny pillows brings timeless elegance and refined luxury to any space. Crafted from dusty rose pink velvet, the fronts feature an intricate antique ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silk, Velvet

19th Century Russian Silver Figural Venus & Swan Chariot Table Ornament
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Russian Silver Figural Venus & Swan Chariot Table Ornament, 3.9 oz A finely crafted Russian silver figural table ornament, dating to the late 19th century and depicting...
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

1930s Weller Pottery Neoclassical Acanthus Umbrella Cane Stand 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1930's ceramic umbrella / cane stand featuring a Neoclassical motif with acanthus leaves in peach and white. Attributed to Weller Pottery. Stamped USA in base Dimensions: 11" ...
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1930s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Ceramic

1812 Light Painted Alpine Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
Painted Cabinet Dated 1812 Measurements: H. 176 cm – L. 110 (120 at the frames) cm – D. 50 (55 at the frames) cm Period: 1812 Origin: Tyrol Essence: Fir Description: Antique painte...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fir

1920’s Caldwell Bronze and Etched Mirror Sconces with Cobalt Glass
Located in New York, NY
set of 4 circa 1920’s Caldwell etched mirrored backplate sconces with Cobalt blue glass
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Wedgwood Jasperware Neo-Classical Vase with Flower Frog, 1968
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Wedgwood Jasperware Neo-Classical blue and white stoneware vase with a flower frog insert, date marked 1968. The vase is sprig decorated with classical figures and banded with a r...
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1960s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Wedgwood blue and white jasperware jewelry tray
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine Wedgwood jasperware jewelry tray, beautiful neoclassical style item decorated with white antique-style scenes and an elegant laurels...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Circa 1950-50 Italian Bronze Figure of Pan
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1930-50 Italian bronze figure of Pan on marble base. Pan, the Greek god of the wild, of shepherds & of rustic music. He is playing the panpipes. Siena marble base. 9.25" h., 5"...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Siena Marble, Bronze

Nancy Corzine Neoclassical Laurel Desk Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent writing table or desk in the neoclassical style designed by Nancy Corzine. The Laurel desk features a thick, solid-wood top with an ogee edge. The top is supported by a trest...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Leaf

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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