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
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, ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire
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...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage John Richard Neoclassical Ebonized & Stenciled Savonarola Chair 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Vintage John Richard Neoclassical Ebonized & Stenciled Savonarola Chair with Pressed Cane Seat Signed...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cane
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 ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
NCR National Cash Register Special Edition 313 Total Adding Machine 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
The Class 313 Total Adding Cash Register was the most popular model of the Class 300 series of cash registers, which included other models in a variety of widths, key arrangements, a...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, 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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Marble
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
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 ...
Category
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...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Burl
Solid Brass Andre Arbus Attributed Glass Top Serving Table W Cast Feet and Hands
By André Arbus
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...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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. ...
Category
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...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wire
Collection of Leather Bound Classic Books, Easton Press & Franklin Library
By Franklin Press, Easton 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...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
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 ...
Category
1850s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fir
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...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Slate
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...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Early 19th Light Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Vo', Veneto
Antique Painted Wardrobe with Flowers
Dimension: H. 195 cm – W. 126 (142 to the corners) cm – D. 47 (58 to the corners) cm
Period: 1800 circa
Origin: Alps
Wood: Fir
Description:
Alpine painted wardrobe with two doors, entirely painted in light blue. The upper cornice is softly shaped and the doors follow the same curvature. The latter are depicted with rich cups of flowers, containing roses, tulips, carnations, primroses and bells, and the typical Tyrolean hearts wrapped in a floral garland with apotropaic symbols. Ramages and floral decorations are present on the entire surface and on the notches.
Inside, the wardrobe offers ample space, which can be customized with the addition of shelves and/or a clothes hanger pole.
This antique Alpine wardrobe...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fir
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Ash, Olive, Burl
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)
Category
20th Century Persian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool
Brass Glass Wall Light With Buff Color Shade by Artig Lighting
By Artig
Located in New York City, NY
Sculpted in elegance and effortlessly bridging the gap between classic and modern aesthetics, Buff’s warm glass shade in soft buff and a raw brass backplate, is a statement piece tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassic Blue Painted And Parcel Gilt Pier Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
With carved gilded cornice over a panel with a pair of birds with trailing foliage all above a two part mirror with original glass all within a conforming blue painted and carved gil...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
18' Century Monumental Italian Water Fountain with Delphine Sculptures
Located in Rome, IT
This rare 18' century monumental finely carved limestone fountain is composed with three amazing dolphin statues holding an outstanding shel -shaped basin adorned with monster he...
Category
1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Limestone
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...
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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...
Category
1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fir
Wonderful Boule d'Escalier Cut Crystal Acorn Brass Banister Newel Post Finial
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful crystal acorn cut faceted glass and brass banister newel post finial to finish off any staircase or just a beautiful decorative element piece for any room.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
A Pair of NEOCLASSIC TABLE LAMPS, in the style of ROMEO REGA, Italy 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in PARIS, FR
An important and rigorous pair of table lamps, Post-Modernist, Shabby-Chic, Neo-Classical, Seventies, asymmetrical compositions of 2 rectangular blocks in beige veneered wood, offset...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Monumental Italian Water Fountain with Delphine Sculptures
Located in Rome, IT
This monumental finely carved limestone fountain is composed a three levels.
The first tiered with three amazing dolphin statues, the others adorned with lion heads ending with a pu...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Wedgwood Jasperware Neo-Classical Vase with Flower Frog, 1968
By Wedgwood
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...
Category
1960s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Large Bronze Bronco Cowboy after Frederick Remington
Located in London, GB
Very Large Bronze of a Cowboy and his bucking Horse after Frederick Remmington
This Sculpture has such a Powerful Movement and Raw Energy
Lovely Sculpture
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
Classic Brown Oak Console
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted in oak and finished in our rich Brownstone tone, it features a gently recessed dishtop surface supported by six column legs with squared accents. Two open lower tiers provide...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Outdoor Sunburst Spring Iron Garden Dining Arm Chairs by Francois Carre
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous elegant and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear from age and use these Francous Carre sunburst spring garden dining chairs are ready to be set around youre tabl...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
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 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Curule Leather Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Reupholstered
Materials: Italian Leather, Carved Wood
Style: Italian Neoclassical
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Six Early 19th Century French Botanical Dessert Plates Green & Gilt Borders
By Darte Frères
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of Six Early 19th Century French Botanical Dessert Plates with Green Borders and Fire-Gilt Trim
A rare and refined set of six early 19th-century French porcelain dessert plates,...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa in Barrow Fabric
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Saint Louis, US
An undeniably beautiful and coveted antique 19th Century Duncan Phyfe sofa upholstered in a feline Onyx Merramec Barrow fabric. One of the brilliant...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Mahogany
Pair of 20th Century French Bedside Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of early 20th-century French bedside tables combines refined craftsmanship and timeless design. Each table features a rectangular marble top with soft veining, prov...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical Style Leather Top Desk by Baker Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
Exquisite Baker Furniture writing desk with banded leather top, three dovetailed drawers & working lock & key. Elegant simplicity with war...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage ALVA Studios Cast Stone Aphrodite Sculpture in Black
By Alva Studios
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...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Antique American Carved Oak Pressed Back Spindle Dining Chair or Side Chair
By Larkin & Co.
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...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Italian Iron Leather Savonarola Curule Leg Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-century modern pair of Italian Savonarola armchairs with neoclassical style curule legs. The chairs are crafted from wrought iron with a dimpled finish and dimpled finials on the...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Hand Painted Night Stands Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Hand Painted Wood
Style: Italian Neoclassical
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Style Carved Gilt Pier Mirrors, Pair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Matching pair of Neoclassical style tall pier wall mirrors, Mid-20th Century. These classical mirrors feature beautifully carved draped cartouches with wreath and urn motifs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Composition
Pair of French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns Planters, circa 1940
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish pair of vintage classic French cast iron garden urns or planters with the lovely original surface and patina, circa 1940. These beautiful jardinieres are a nice large size,...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
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...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Wood, Paint
Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in 1905. Each plate has heavily detailed boarders featuring a Kylix cup amid scrolling s...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Lacquered Neoclassical Style Desk or Library Writing Table
By John Hall
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke library table or desk crafted in the neoclassical taste by John Hall Designs, Los Angeles, CA. The desk is constructed from beech and features an intentionally weathered, dis...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Beech
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...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Lead
American Early 19th Century Fireplace Surround
Located in Norwood, NJ
Beautiful late American Federal/Classical period mahogany carved fireplace surround. Possibly Philadelphia. With carved tapered and fluted columns and oval shell rosettes. Center und...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Brushed Steel and Brass Coffee Table by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style coffee table is made of brushed steel and brass with a clear glass top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
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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