Neoclassical Decorative Objects
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
Set of 4 Italian Neo-Classic 19th Century Marble Relief Busts
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 similar Italian Neo-Classic (19th Century) white marble relief busts depiction four faces framed by ornately carved hair. (PRICED AS Set)
Each bust unique with slightly dif...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Triptych of Silver Jars branded Boin Taburet a Paris
By Boin-Taburet
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful antique triptych of silver jars branded Boin Taburet in Paris, a very famous and highly prized 20th century French silver manufactory.
The jars ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
$1,421 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Antique Bronze n Marble Classic Revival Clock by Claude Hemon early 19th century
By Claude Hemon
Located in Sweden, SE
Monumental timepiece in Neoclassical style decorated with fine bronze crater vase on the top of the marble Stella. Clock was produced by renown maker of early 19th century Claude Hém...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Silver Inkstand, with Hallmarks, Madrid, Spain, 1779
Located in Madrid, ES
With hallmarks and property marks (AL).
A tray of curved profiles is supported on four legs in the shape of plant elements. Fixed to it are four elements. These, and the bell, prese...
Category
1770s Spanish Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Silver
Wedgwood Black and Gilt Basalt Covered Potpourri Vase, circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
A wedgwood black and gilt basalt covered Potpourri vase, circa 1870.
Category
1870s English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
A Gold Mounted Moss Agate Snuff Box
Located in Spencertown, NY
The mottled brown agate with translucence when held to light. The cover with a gold rope twist edge above hinged clasp with wreath and berry design above a cushion base
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Gold
Sevres Blue Ground Porcelain Ovoid Vase
Located in Astoria, NY
Sevres Blue Ground Gilt Metal Mounted Porcelain Ovoid Vase, early 20th century, painted with a continuous scene of Aphrodite and various cherubs frolicking in the clouds, signed "C. ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Cup On Foot In Cut Agate With Gold Mount, 19th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Cup on foot in cut agate with solid gold setting rings (no hallmarks)
Height 9.5 cm Diameter 7.7 x 11.3 cm
19th century
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Agate, Gold
"Mother and child" : workshop original palster, circa 1930-40
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
"Mother and child" : Tall workshop plaster unsigned showing a maternity
Circa 1930-40
Height = 67 cm
Width = 34 cm
Depth = 32 cm
Fair condition : some little misses and an angl...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Neoclassical Style Metal Tissue Box Cover
Located in Sheffield, MA
Add style and the finishing touch to your countertop or nightstand with this antiqued gold toned top and grey ribbed metal body tissue box cover to pr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$450 / item
19th Century Historism Antique Chimney Clock Pendule
Located in Berlin, DE
Watch case standing on 4 feet. Bronze case crowned with a decorated Amphora.
Digits sheet: Arabic / Roman
Very richly ornate corpus with lush ornaments. An absolute eye-catcher.
Cloc...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Terracotta Sculpture Signed T. Foris
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Terracotta sculpture signed T. Foris.
Well executed French terra cotta sculpture signed T. Foris (1921). This lovely French f...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of 19th Century French Brass Neoclassical Candlesticks
Located in Pembroke, MA
A pair of very finely-chased French brass candlesticks, circa 1870 in the neoclassical style (could be electrified as table lamps). Bases are decorated with rose vines.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
$1,750 Sale Price
20% Off
English Edwardian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Trophy Bowl, 1901
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Neoclassical sterling silver trophy bowl. Made by Charles Stuart Harris in London in 1901. Round and girdled with leaf-capped flying scroll handles; raised foot. Enough roo...
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Early 1900s British Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Antique French Bronze Neoclassical Robed Lady
Located in London, GB
A very impressive & large antique French bronze neoclassical robed lady. We would date this to around the 1880-1900 period.
It is of extremely fine quality, depicting the figure of ...
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
18th Century, English Georgian Lead Tobacco Keeper - Horse Finial
Located in Atlanta, GA
English, mid 18th century.
A great neoclassical example of an English community tobacco keeper. These traditional boxes are made of lead and design...
Category
Mid-18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Lead
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Group of Three Parcel Gilt Carved Wood Figures of Roman Soldiers
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Group of three painted and parcel gild figures of Roman soldiers, two in reclining positions one seated. All three figures wearing helmets, breastplates and other protective armor in...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
French Neoclassical Style Bronze of a Women Signed Samson
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 7in W: 8in D: 5 1/2in
This antique French Neoclassical figural bronze sculpture of a maiden, after Samson, is an incredible example of 20th century French decor! If...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Italian Neoclassical Style Hand-Carved Alabaster Sculpture, 19 Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Fine Italian neoclassical style hand-carved white Alabaster sculpture depicting a standing maiden dressed in neoclassical garments/ leaned on an architectural pedestal, portraying a ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
After Augustin Pajou, French, Large Terracotta Bust
By Augustin Pajou
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Large 19th century terracotta ceramic figurative sculpture, beautifully hand crafted after French neoclassical sculptor Augistin Pajou. Possible to be Marie Antoinette born Maria Ant...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Large Antique Giltwood Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of large antique giltwood sconces.
Stunning pair of giltwood and gilt iron two-light candle sconces, circa 1920. These gorgeous Continen...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
$2,650 / set
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Monumental Stone Garden Vases
Located in Rome, IT
Impressive pair of hand carved vases in the neoclassical style, the cover with fruit finial, above an ovoid body adorned with Nereid handles and festoons, raised on circular foot and...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Limestone
French 19 Century Putto with Swan Terracotta Sculpture in Manner of Clodion
Located in New York, NY
Very fine quality French 19 century Putto with Swan Terracotta Sculpture in Manner of Clodion , symbolic of Spring.
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Pair of Porcelain Apothecary Jars
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a pair of wide cylindrical white porcelain apothecary lidded jars. They are hand painted and decorated with some laurel’s branches in the front. The lids are shaped as doctoral ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
$880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Neoclassical Style Iron Planters with Liners and Mythological Figures
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Neoclassical style iron urn planters from circa 1900 with liners and mythological figures. This pair of Neoclassical-style iron urn planters from circa 1900 embodies the gr...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Grouping of 3 French and English Porcelain boxes
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a charming grouping of three early 20th century dressing table boxes or table decorations. Two of the boxes are hand painted, Fren...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Bronze and Marble Candelabras, France, 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of bronze and marble candelabras, France, 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Historically Important Circa 1830's American Document Box Boston
Located in Hudson, NY
This historically important, American leather clad document box, was made in Boston in the early nineteenth century. The box belonged to, Samuel Francis Smith (October 21, 1808 – Nov...
Category
1830s American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Pine, Linen
Early 20th Century Bronze Candle Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These candleholders are a pair of ornate classical style bronze pieces.
They feature a design with a fluted top section and a rounded urn like shape in the center.
The holders are su...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$1,470 / set
Pair French 19 Century Apollo and Daphne Bronze Clad Busts
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very decorative French 19 century Apollo and Daphne Bronze Clad Busts.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Ornate English Porcelain Vase in Shape of Archaic Oil Lamp Vessel
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This ornate porcelain vase is in the shape of an archaic oil lamp. It has double heads and double spouts.
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Exceptional French 1940s Candelabra in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional French 1940s wrought iron candelabra in the style of Gilbert Poillerat. Can be used as is or turned into a chic floor lamp.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
Monumental Hand-Carved Walnut American Sculpture of a Bald Eagle Landing on Tree
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This a single piece of wood, expertly hand-carved in incredible detail with naturalistic carving of feathers, talons, beak and wings. The bald eagle is just landing and appears to be...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Walnut
$1,996 Sale Price
20% Off
Reclining Nude Bronze Sculpture After Ary Bitter
By Ary Bitter
Located in New York, NY
Reclining female nude bronze with baby deer at her feet, mounted on variegated green marble base by Ary Bitter (1883-1973).
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Italian Renaissance Display Plate with Classical Figures
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Renassance style display plate with a painting in the center with two adults holding each other one in a reddish tassel and the other in a blueish tassel. There are two young...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Paint
19th Century French Spelter Female Statue with Bird Nest "Le Nid by L. Gregoire”
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a lady's desk or dress a shelf with this elegant antique statue. Crafted in France circa 1870, the spelter composition stands on a circular base and depicts a young female b...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Spelter
Italian Neoclassic Style Bronze Floral Candelabra
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo classic-style (19/20th Century) gilt bronze 6 floral light candelabra with multiple flowers supported by an urn with handles resting on a square base.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of French Neoclassical Directoire Style Tole Vases
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of French vases, urns, cachepots, or garniture set. Featuring neoclassical Directoire style motifs of a muse and musical trophy. The vase is supported by paw feet with a gilt finish and mounted to a faux marble plinth...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
$1,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair Rock Crystal Candlesticks
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of bronze dore and rock crystal candlesticks.
Category
1990s North American Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
$880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Huge Antique French Gilt Bronze Classical Clock Set 19th century Acanthus leaves
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Most impressive this large antique French classical Clock set from late 19th century France.
The candelabras are huge and impressively decorated with acanthus leaves. They have pla...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Neoclassical Wrapped Waster Paper Basket
Located in west palm beach, FL
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your space with this Vintage Neoclassical Wrapped Waste Paper Basket. This charming piece features a classic tapered form adorned with beautifully rendered neoclassical motifs, including graceful figures, cherubs, and delicate floral elements, all set against a warm, aged background. The "wrapped" construction gives it a unique texture and vintage character, making it far more than just a functional item. Perfect for an office, library, bedroom, or living area, this waste paper basket serves as a decorative accent that infuses your decor with historical style and sophistication.
This lovely vintage waste paper basket...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Paper
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Iffland Greek Boy with Winged Helmet
Located in Queens, NY
Small bronze Greek style (19th/20th Cent) figure of a young boy with winged helmet holding a staff and bag standing on a cylindrical black marble base (signed F. Iffland)
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Vintage Orb and Pedestal With Storage
Located in Locust Valley, NY
This vintage orb and pedestal combination exudes classical charm with a practical twist. The orb, designed in the form of an urn with draped detailing and ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Fine and Monumental Pair of Italian Neoclassical Siena Marble Urns on Pedestal
Located in Queens, NY
Fine and Monumental Pair of Italian Neoclassical Siena Marble Urns on Pedestals
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Set of Four Italian Neoclassical Style Candleholders 1900 circa
Located in Milano, MI
Set of four Neoclassical style Italian candleholders in silvered copper dating back to the early 1900.
This fine set of table candleholders, could be electrified and becomes an elegant set of four table lamps...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Pair Mid-century Pressed Glass Candle Holders
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Solid glass candle holders from the pressed glass era (1930-1950). Solid, and pure in their simplicity.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
19th C French Neoclassical Bronze Figural Lion Plant Stand Vase Pedestal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical Style Bronze Figural Lion Plant Stand Vase Pedestal. Item features a highly decorated bronze frame with figured lion accen...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
General James Oglethorpe Plaster Maquette by Rosario Russell Fiore
Located in Savannah, GA
Rosario Russell Fiore
(American, 1908-1994)
A plaster maquette of General James Oglethorpe, 1976
14 inches wide by 18 inches deep by 38 inches tall
Rosario R. Fiore was a prominent American sculptor and member of the National Sculpture Society. Fiore studied at the Mechanics Institute, the National Academy of Design, and the Beaux Arts Academy. Protege of Robert Aitken, he assisted with the creation of the figures in the pediment of the Supreme Court Building, the front of the Archives, and in the Samuel Gompers Memorial.
Other notable achievements include serving as a sculptor for the National Park Service and WPA, the Smithsonian, the Department of the Interior, receiving awards for service provided to the US Army, and undertaking commissions for the White House during the Truman and Kennedy administrations. Born in New York, he was active there, in Washington and in Jekyll Island...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Plaster
Jay Strongwater 2010 Bronze Swarovski Easel Photo Frame
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Jay Strongwater 2010 signed and stamped bronze d’or enamel easel photo frame with Swarovski crystals. Rare collectible.
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Antique Italian Wooden Bust of Apollo Belvedere, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
After the famous Apollo Belvedere marble statue (dating to Rome, mid-2nd century), this wooden bust of the Roman/Greek god was hand-carved in Italy during the 1800s. The marble is it...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mother and Child Bronze Sculpture By Rebecca Ghiglieri on Marble Base
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mother and Child Heavy Bronze Sculpture By Rebecca Ghiglieri on Marble Base
This stunning piece, elegantly mounted on a solid marble base, captures the tender bond between m...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
4 Neo-Classic Bronze Woman's Masks
Located in Queens, NY
4 Italian Neo-classic (19th Cent) bronze masks of a classical woman's face mounted on a modern ebonized metal rectangular base. (PRICED EACH) (Vary in height from 7" - 8/5")
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Metal
$1,850 / item
Near Life Size Marble Crouching Venus
Located in London, GB
A near life size carved marble figure of the Crouching Venus. This late 19th century copy of the iconic Hellenistic original bases its form on the crouching Venus on permanent displa...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Statuary Marble
Antique French Bronze Sculpture by Charles Raphael Peyre "Batailles Des Fleurs"
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Bronze Sculpture by Charles Raphael Peyre "Batailles Des Fleurs" (Battle of the Flowers)
A beautiful detailed bronze sculpture with 3 playful putti (cherubic children...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Robust Italian Neoclassical Ivory Painted and Parcel-Gilt Candleholder
Located in San Francisco, CA
Of cornucopia form with flared candleholder tapering to a scrolled end; adorned with florets and acanthus leaves all-over a later ebonized wooden plinth; ex-collection of Michael Tay...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
$2,300 Sale Price
20% Off
Inkwell-Pairpoint Glass and Sterling with Controlled Bubble Pattern
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pairpoint Glass Company ball shaped inkwell with the controlled bubble pattern that became synonymous with the company. The glass was blown around a molded form to create a receptacl...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Empire Revival Leather and Brass Decorative Box, Italy 1950s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning 1950s Italian decorative lidded box showcases an Empire Revival Neoclassical flair. The tall, rectangular shape boasts a classic modernist design, featuring gilded bras...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Italian Oval Oil on Board Gilt Carved Wood Portrait of a Gentleman, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian oval oil on board gilt carved wood portrait of a gentleman in the original floral and berry frame, 18th century.
Category
1770s Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu urns. Each urn is raised by a square patinated bronze base with an elegant central diamond reserv...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Large 19th Century Bronze Campana Urns
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A stunning large pair of patinated and gilt bronze campana vases, after the Medici and Borghese models. Classic egg and dart overhanging rim, above a waisted body cast in relief wit...
Category
1870s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
$13,600 Sale Price / set
60% Off
Neoclassical decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical decorative objects 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 decorative objects created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, stone and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical decorative objects 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 decorative objects, popular names associated with this style include Wedgwood, Ferdinand Barbedienne, Bow Porcelain, and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres. 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 decorative objects differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $805,222 while the average work can sell for $3,153.