Skip to main content

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.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

to
429
2,125
28
23
250
1,088
787
51
266
165
155
41
10
23
25
14
15
18
32
15
14
25,717
14,505
8,685
5,462
3,828
3,058
1,643
1,357
1,237
1,088
1,074
988
918
894
642
636
585
1,164
625
606
490
402
1,314
680
1,757
725
443
268
251
Height
to
Width
to
2,176
2,167
2,172
64
19
17
16
11
Style: Neoclassical
Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Walnut Cherub Wall Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
These antique wall cherub figures were crafted in Italy, circa 1880. The hand carved cherubs are expressive in their movement and feature wonderful movement and facial expressions. The religious sculptures are in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorn a rich walnut patina. The wall hanging figures...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Walnut

Walnut and Cane Jardiniere Planter
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful classic style and lines. Walnut frame with cane insert sides. Removable top and fully lined on both layers.
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Cane, Walnut

True Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu And Bronze Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant and high quality true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and patinated Bronze statues, signed Paul Dubois. Each beautiful maiden is raised by an Ormolu a...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Neo-Classic Bronze Centaur
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic style (20th Cent) bronze figure of a Centaur with raised hand and holding a staff with a dark brown patina (similar to BAS012)
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Jay Strongwater Trinket Box Enameled Parrot Sculpture
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Splendid Jay Strongwater Enameled Partot trinket box. Enamel on metal with Swarovski crystals.
Category

1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Theodor Kärner figure Hunting rider pincess MARGARETHE V. Thurn and Taxis.
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Theodor Kärner Hohenberg/Eger 1885 - Munich 1966 Figure 'Hunting rider Princess Margarethe v. Thurn and Taxis' Nymphenburg, 20th century. Designed in ...
Category

Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Marble, & Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Patinated Bronze, Ormolu, and Rouge Griotte marble urns. Each impressive urn is raised by an octagonal Ro...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Petite Blue & White Delft Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Petite blue & white delft tobacco jar with gilded metal rim circa 1830. Neoclassical scrolling floral decoration. Note: Original/early finish on antique and vintage metal will inclu...
Category

Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

Elegant Neoclassical Style Alabaster Marble Vase or Table Light
Located in Rome, IT
Neoclassical style Alabaster marble table light or vase. We can customize also without a lamp holder. Timeless elegant piece for your interior to ...
Category

2010s European Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Alabaster

Neoclassical Style Bronze Mounted Hand Painted Porcelain Urn
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a heavy mounted gilt bronze porcelain urn. It is hand painted in the center of the body with a pastoral scene of a romantic couple seated and the gentleman is offering a bouquet of flowers to the lady. The other side depicts a scene of a maid showing a basket of flowers to a lady, while another lady observes some birds and a male servant is apparently rolling a yard stick. A relief of white feathers with gilt borders adorned above and below the hand painted scenes. A gilt bronze wide band embellished with a relief of acanthus leaves covers the neck. From it come out one gilt bronze “S...
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique and Rare Royal Copenhagen Sculpture in Biscuit, circa 1870
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique and rare Royal Copenhagen sculpture in biscuit. Sculpture after Thorvaldsen, circa 1870. In very good condition. Stamped. Measures: 31.5 x 12 cm. 1st factory quality.
Category

1870s Danish Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Antique Classical Oval Carved Mahogany Figural Goddess Wall Sculpture Plaque
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Classical Oval Relief Carved Mahogany Figural Goddess Wall Sculpture Plaque. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 16" H x 12" W x 1.75" D.
Category

Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Mahogany

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

Ravinet & Co Paris 1912 Louis XVI Neoclassical Urn Vase Bacchus in .950 Silver
By Louis Ravinet and Cie, Paris
Located in Miami, FL
An impressive large mythological vase with Bacchus heads. Beautiful antique decorative urn vase, created in Paris France by Ravinet & Cie in...
Category

1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Silver, Sterling Silver

Vintage Pair of Pale-Pink Frosted Glass Apothecary Jars with Foliate Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
each with shaped lid over a cylindrical body all in alternating clear and frosted glass with hand-painted foliate perimeter bands with gilt highlights; overall even wear with rubbing...
Category

1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Art Glass

Pair of 19th Century Classical-Style Red Vases with Accents in Gilt Bronze
Located in NICE, FR
A large pair of classic vases distinguished by their “oxblood” color: a deep, rich red that lends great presence to this highly decorative pair. These vases are amphora-shaped, with...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Antique and Rare Bing & Grondahl Sculpture in Biscuit, Sculpture of Pharisee
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique and rare Bing & Grondahl sculpture in biscuit. Sculpture of pharisee after Thorvaldsen, circa 1870. In very good condition. Stamped. Measures: 29.5 x 14 cm. 1st factory q...
Category

1870s Danish Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Early 20th Century Italian Classical Composite Figure of Discobulus
Located in Madison, MS
This early 20th century Italian classical composite figure of Discobulus would be a wonderful statement piece in your home of office. It is heavy and was handcrafted out of stone in ...
Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

Minton & Co 6-Inch Tile Handpainted with Leopard & Deer
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A highly decorative antique 6-inch dust-pressed porcelain tile by Minton & Co. (stamped), glazed and hand painted with a roundel depicting a leopard pouncing on a deer in vibrant blu...
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Clay, Porcelain

Antique Molded Cement Decorative Brick Panels, Pair
Located in Sheffield, MA
The pair of antique molded cement architectural decoration are embellished in high relief with urns filled with fruit. One side is slanted on each and bot...
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Cement

Pair of Russian Crystal and Bronze Candelabras, Imperial Russian Glass Workshop
Located in New York, NY
A pair of finely crafted Russian diamond-patterned cut-crystal five-light candelabra mounted and embellished with finely chased doré Bbonze mounts, from the early 1800s. These rare candelabra are attributed to the Imperial Russian Glass...
Category

19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Fine Pair of Cut Rock Crystal Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
A fine and unusual pair of Art Deco hexagon form cut rock crystal obelisks, beautifully hand-cut and hand-polished, Paris.
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Rock Crystal

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Marble Statue of a Maiden
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Portoro marble statue of a maiden. The statue is raised by a rectangular Portoro marble base where the beautiful...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

Autumn, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1755
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
From a series of figures representing The Four Seasons, Autumn is shown as a young man squeezing grapes into a cup, symbolic of harvest time, and recalling classical representations ...
Category

Mid-18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Gilt Bronzed Metal Double Candle Holders
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of gilt bronzed metal double candle holders. They depict double candle holders decorated with some scrolls of acanthus leaves in th...
Category

20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Pocket Watch, Frères Esquivillon & De Choudens, Paris, France
By Frères Esquivillon & De Choudens
Located in Madrid, ES
Pocket watch, Frères Esquivillon & De Choudens (circa 1765-1830). Paris, France, 19th century Saboneta pocket watch with the exterior decorated in enamels (architectural compositio...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

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

Pair Italian Silvered Metal Urn-Form Pricket Candleholders, 1st quarter 19th c.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each fluted Campana-from urn with a removable bobeche below a pricket, the urns raised on socle bases with internal wooden frames
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of figures: Jupiter and Juno, or Zeus and Hera. Bow Porcelain C1752
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
She stands barefoot, wearing a long-sleeved robe in white, deep pink and washed pale yellow and partly edged with gold; a red and gilt-topped sceptre in her right hand, an outsize pe...
Category

1750s English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Vintage Italian Tole Pineapples
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of midcentury Italian tole pineapple garnitures or objects of art featuring stylized finials over pineapples with leaves on classical bases with a touch of whimsy.
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal

Pair of framed Roundels in Black Jasperware, Wedgwood, circa 1920
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An exceptionally fine pair of roundels in black jasperware, decorated with two images of Cupid: The first sharpening his arrows; the second, of him st...
Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

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

Austrian Bronze Dog 'ashtray and phosphor'
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Austrian bronze dog (ashtray and phosphor) Artist: F. Gornik sealed at its base circa 1900 perfect condition.
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Two Coloured Marble Classical Style Male Bust
Located in Southall, GB
A highly decorative bust in two marble colours in the classical style. Skilfully carved with clean features, from the ruffled and curled hair to the drapery of the cloth garments. Th...
Category

Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

Large 18th Century Red Chalk Drawing of Ruins after Hubert Robert
By Hubert Robert
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The Tomb of Caecilia Metella, Rome. Red chalk on paper. Provenance: H. Shickman Gallery, New York (D1311). Label verso where given to Hubert Robert. This sumptuous drawing is a ...
Category

1760s French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Paper

Pair 19th Century Italian Carved Polychrome and Painted Young Bacchus Statues
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a wine cellar or a wet bar with this elegant matching pair of antique cherub carvings, with child Bacchus god of wine, reprensenting the grape harvest and the enjoyment of w...
Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. marble, Ormolu, and bronze statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and finely detailed Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. black Belgian marble, Ormolu, and patinated Bronze statue of Ajax the Great. This wonderful bust of Ajax the Gre...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Italian Brass Figural and Decorative Foliage Prickets, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian brass prickets with upper ringed bobeches, centered candle spikes, turned bulbous decorative spiral floral columns, supported on triangula...
Category

1760s Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

Gilt Bronze and Marble Garniture, Clock Signed Raingo Fres, France, 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze and marble three piece clock garniture. Clock signed Raingo Fres. France, 19th century. Clock works. Clock dimensions: 71 cm height, 46 cm ...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Iridescent Glazed Faience Vases with Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in New York, NY
Very unusual and fine quality 19th century French Iridescent Glazed Faience vases with neoclassical gilt bronze mounts.
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

19th C. Italian Giltwood & Iron Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Water gilt Italian neoclassical-style candlesticks adorned with iron bobeches. The water gilt technique imparts a lustrous and aged appearance, enhancing the overall neoclassical d...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

American 1920 Vintage Navette Sweetmeat Basket with Handle .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Sterling silver navette basket with handle. Elegant sweetmeat basket tray with a fixed handle, crafted with an oval navette shape in solid .925/.999 sterling silver, back in the 1920's. This tray is decorated with fluted scalloped patterns and mounted in four stylized legs. The side panels are decorated with pierced perforations to recreate organic patterns. Weight: 369.5 Grams, (236.85 Dwt). Measurements: 292 mm by 178 mm by 205 mm (11.5 x 7.0 x 8.1 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark of an armor with a 6, the model numbers, the silver assay mark and signed, "STERLING C 3705". History: When silver baskets first appeared around the 17th century they resembled the original, practical and rudimental woven straw or wooden baskets used...
Category

1920s North American Vintage Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Pair of Italian Bronze Figural and Floral Candelabras, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian bronze five-arm figural candelabras with decorative floral motif, flanking rams heads, and terminating on a tripod base with acanthus winged cherub motif. Early 19th ...
Category

1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Light Blue and Gray Ceramic Majolica Amphora Hand Painted Francois Boucher Italy
Located in Recanati, IT
Large ceramic amphora with handles, made and painted entirely by hand, central Italy production, year 2009. The decoration on the vase is a reproduction of a painting by Francois Bou...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Marble Sculpture 'Bust of a Child' F. Gerth
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Marble sculpture (bust of a child) F. Gerth Origin Italy, Rome circa 1900 perfect condition without restorations Artist: F. Gerth.
Category

Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble

English Silver Inkwell, Stamped Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company
Located in Spencertown, NY
The rectangular inkwell with flat hinged lid, opening to reveal ceramic well and cut-glass liner beneath. Hallmarks on inside cover, rear and underside.
Category

20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Figure of The Vintner's Companion, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1748
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Moulded in a dense body in typical muses modeller style and with slightly drab glaze. She stands by a fruiting vinestock and carries an open basket of grapes in her right hand, her e...
Category

Mid-18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive pair of 19th century Neo-Classical st. bronze urns. Each urn is raised on a square mottled edge black Belgian marble base. Above is the patinated bronze urn with gi...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Antique Hand Painted Ceramic Vase Wine Decanter Wooden Riser
Located in Miami, FL
This neoclassical wine themed antique glazed and hand painted ceramic wine jar, vase, decanter was made in France, circa 1890. The brown handles are shaped like old vines and snakes are surrounding them. It is decorated with colorful...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic

Fine Sevres Porcelain Blue Celeste and Ormolu Mounted Mantel Clock
Located in London, by appointment only
A rare and very fine 19th century Napoleonic era Sevres Porcelain mantel clock, The richly chased ormolu gilt bronze body inset with 11 p...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Neo-Classical Period Marble, Ormolu, & Bronze Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and finely detailed French 19th century Neo-Classical period Alabaster, Ormolu, Sainte-Anne Grand Dessin marble, and patinated Bronze annu...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Campana Vase, Victoriaware Wedgwood, circa 1880
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A campana vase in white & gilt Victoriaware. Very French in style, the decoration being a copy of Sevres. It works surprisingly well on the neoclassical shape.
Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Stoneware

Russian Neoclassic Bronze and Ormolu Candlestick Lamp
Located in Essex, MA
Originally one of a pair of figural candlesticks. Finely cast and chased with a candleholder now fitted with a two light modern fixture. T...
Category

1810s European Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Other

Antique Hand-Painted Opaline Footed Vase
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique hand-painted opaline footed vase will make a delightful addition to your decor, with subtle gray tones in the background and warm browns and go...
Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Italian Neoclassic White and Gilt Candlesticks
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian neo-classic (17/18th Century) white painted candlesticks with gilt & silver gilt trim and raised on 3 later white painted claw feet (PRICED AS PAIR).  
Category

18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Silver

Wonderful Neoclassical Set of 4 Old Sheffield Candlesticks - Circa 1790
Located in London, London
Made circa 1790, this charming set of 4 Antique Old Sheffield Plate Candlesticks, are in the Neoclassical taste, with bands of acanthus...
Category

1790s English Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Sheffield Plate

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. White Carrara Marble Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and very high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble statue, signed J. Clésinger. The statue is raised by a circular base with a wonderfully e...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Carrara Marble

2 Pairs of Neo-Classical Style Carved Chimera Form Candle Holders / Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
2 pairs of neo-classical style mythological carved wooden candle holders / bookends in the shape of chimeras holding a candle stick in one hand on...
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

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.

Recently Viewed

View All