Neoclassical Barware
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
Round Connecticut Tourist Mountain-laurel Tin Serving Tray in Black and Cream
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful round metal Connecticut serving tray decorated with a hand-painted Mountain Laurel and the outline of Connecticut with its towns. This would be a great addition to barwar...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Metal, Tin
English Georgian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Wine Funnel, 1795
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian Neoclassical sterling silver wine funnel, 1795. Bellied bowl with built-in strainer and scallop shell thumb rest; detachable and tapering spout. Reeding. Austere and...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Tea Glasses Collection of 11 original Russian antique silverplated Podstakanniks
Located in Vigonza, Padua
The Podstakannik (Russian: подстака́нник, literally "thing under the glass"), or tea glass holder, is a holder with a handle, made of silver plate that holds a drinking glass (stakan). Their primary purpose is to be able to hold a very hot glass of tea, which is usually consumed right after it is brewed. The stability of the glass on the table is also significantly improved. It is a traditional way of serving and drinking tea in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and other Slavic states.
History
Podstakanniks appeared in Russian tea culture in the late 18th century, when drinking tea became common in Russia. Very soon they became not just practical utensils, but also works of art, just like samovars that were used for boiling water. Expensive podstakanniks for the rich and the elite were made of silver; however, they were not very practical, since they would get quite hot very quickly due to the high thermal conductivity of silver. By the 20th century, podstakanniks became very widespread. They were found extremely useful on railroads, as tea was served in moving carriages that were shaking. A bare glass was more likely to fall, scalding people with hot tea. The Russian railroads still use the podstakannik extensively in sleeper carriages.
Production
In the Soviet Union they were made mostly from nickel silver, cupronickel, and other alloys with nickel, silver, or gold plating. Though in modern times, simple tea cups or mugs are typically used by Russians at home, podstakanniks continue to be widely used for serving tea on the Russian Railways, since they provide more safety while drinking or carrying tea on a moving train. Most Russian tea glass holders...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique English Georgian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Goblet, 1803
Located in New York, NY
George III sterling silver goblet. Made by Samuel Godbehere, Edward Wigan, and James Boult in London in 1803. Ovoid bowl on cylindrical stem flowing into raised foot. Tooled bands to...
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Early 1800s British Antique Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique English Georgian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Goblet, 1798
Located in New York, NY
George III sterling silver goblet. Made by Solomon Hougham in London in 1798. Ovoid bowl on cylindrical stem flowing into raised foot. Reeded foot rim. Spare Neoclassical form that w...
Category
1790s English Antique Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Henry Chawner English Georgian Neoclassical Goblets, 1792
Located in New York, NY
Pair of George III sterling silver goblets. Made by Henry Chawner in London in 1792. Ovoid bowl on cylindrical stem flowing into raised foot. Bowl underside has tooled rings and foot...
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1790s British Antique Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Henry Chawner English Georgian Neoclassical Goblets, 1790
Located in New York, NY
Pair of George III sterling silver goblets. Made by Henry Chawner in London in 1790. Ovoid bowl on cylindrical stem flowing into raised foot. Bowl underside has tooled rings and foot...
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1790s British Antique Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Italian Tole Black & Gold Lidded Urn Ice Bucket
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous vintage Mid-20th Century Italian black and gold tole lidded urn style ice bucket with a bakelite interior lining. Marked "Made In Italy" on reverse. This stylish ice bucke...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Tôle
Pair of Bateman English Georgian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Goblets, 1805
Located in New York, NY
Pair of George III sterling silver goblets. Made by Peter and William Bateman in London in 1805. Each: Ovoid bowl on cylindrical stem flowing into raised foot. Tooled bands. Bowl int...
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Early 1800s British Antique Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 19th Century Wedgwood Light Blue Jasperware Beaker or Tumbler
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Jasperware beaker or cup.
In Wedgwood blue with white relief decoration depicting men, women, children, and trees in a Classical s...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-19th Century French Tantalus in Rosewood Carrier with Beveled Glass
Located in Middleburg, VA
Mid-19th Century French Tantalus in Rosewood Carrier with Beveled Glass.
This beautiful bar set is both incredible in design and function. Gold accents...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Neoclassical Sterling Silver Pair Of Wine Coasters - London 1799
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1799 by Robert & David Hennell, this very handsome pair of George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Wine Coasters, feature plain sides, reed borders, and si...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Wedgwood Jasperware Bowl Sage Green and White in the Neoclassical Style
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
An English sage green and white Jasperware matte stoneware small footed bowl by Wedgwood, in the Neoclassical style, circa mid-20th century, 1960, Engl...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Wedgwood Light Blue Jasperware Beaker or Tumbler
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Jasperware beaker or cup.
In Wedgwood blue with white relief decoration depicting men, women, children, and trees in a Classical s...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Porcelain
Christofle Neocalssical Cut Crystal Gold Washed Swing -Handled Ice Bucket
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Christofle Neoclassical Cut Crystal Gold Washed Swing-Handled Ice Bucket, With Ice Strainer
France, circa 1960s
A Exquisite Christofle Neoclass...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Crystal, Silver Plate
Elegant French Baccarat Lion Handle Dore Bronze Cut Crystal Ormolu Ice Bucket
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
Elegant and very fine French neoclassical baccarat style lion handle doré bronze ormolu mounted and diamond cut crystal ice/champagne bucket.
Unsigned.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Antique English Silverplated Neoclassical Three Cut Glass Decanter/ Tauntless
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique English Silverplated Neoclassical Three Cut Glass Decanter/ Tauntless
England, Circa 1890s
Presenting an exquisite Antique English Silverplated Neoclassical Three Cut Glass Decanter Decanter Set...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
FRANK M. WHITING - 4 Sterling Silver & Glass Coasters - U.S. - Mid 20th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
FRANK M. WHITING & CO. - Set of four vintage pressed glass coasters with sterling silver rims - stack-able - each signed - United States - mid 20th century.
Excellent vintage condit...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Hand Painted Blue and White Porcelain Ice Bucket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful neoclassical style hand-painted blue and white porcelain ice bucket
Italy, Late-20th Century
Measures: 9.5ʺW × 7ʺD × 7.25ʺH.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of George III Neo Classical Wine Coasters by Robert Hennell, 1773
Located in London, GB
A very fine pair of George III Neo Classical Wine Coasters made in London in 1773 by Robert Hennell
The Wine Coasters are circular in form with a spreading base, which is decorated ...
Category
18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Silver
1830-33 Coin Silver Sugar Tongs by Robert Keyworth
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Coin silver sugar tongs by Robert Keyworth, Washington, DC, 1830-33. Silver from our capitol's early days is rare! Monogram: AEB. Minor edge bend. 1.30 troy oz.
6.25" long x 2" x 1" ...
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1830s American Antique Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Silver
Sterling Silver Appetizer Spreader
Located in New York, NY
A sterling silver appetizer spreader or small server, circa early-20th century. Pieces' sterling silver handle has a repousse design of beads and scro...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver, Stainless Steel
Set of 6 Antique 19th Century Cut Glass Champagne Flutes Attributed to Bakewell
By Bakewell, Page & Bakewell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 antique cut glass champagne flutes.
Each having starcut bases supporting knop stems and fluted strawberry and fan cut tops....
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass
38-Piece Set of Crystal Glasses Made by Val Saint Lambert Model Lyon
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful set of crystal glasses, made by the Belgian brand Val Saint Lambert. The name of the model is Lyon. The glasses are slightly ribbed an...
Category
1940s Belgian Vintage Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Crystal
Rare Estate Baccarat Eldorado Neoclassical Style Crystal and Gold Decanter
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
Scarce estate Baccarat decanter in the beautiful Neoclassical style Eldorado pattern.
Decorated at the center of the body with a wide band of gold foliate interconnected scrolls cen...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Crystal
Cut Crystal Wine Glasses with Gilt Edge-Set of Four
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of four gilt edged cut crystal wine glasses. They have a nice heft in the hand and reflect light nicely. At 8" in height they make a strong appearance in your hand or on the tabl...
Category
1960s Vintage Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Crystal
1939 Reed and Barton Shreve Crump Low Sterling Silver Cocktail Shaker 151g
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique 1939 Reed & Barton sterling silver solo cocktail shaker, sold by Shreve, Crump, & Low Company, commemorating the 100th anniversary of Charles Goodyear’s successful vulcanization of rubber in 1839 and the ACS (American Chemical Society) of Boston.
Charles Goodyear (December 29, 1800 – July 1, 1860) was an American self-taught chemist and manufacturing engineer who developed vulcanized rubber, for which he received patent number 3633 from the United States Patent Office on June 15, 1844. Goodyear is credited with inventing the chemical process to create and manufacture pliable, waterproof, moldable rubber. Goodyear's discovery of the vulcanization process followed five years of searching for a more stable rubber and stumbling upon the effectiveness of heating after Thomas Hancock...
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1930s Vintage Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Asprey & Co Wine Cocktail Champagne Coasters Neoclassical Design, Set of 8
Located in New York, NY
A set of eight (8) black, red, and gold Champagne, wine, cocktails, etc., coasters from English luxury brand Asprey & Company in the Neoclassical-Renisance design style, circa mid to late-20th century, England. A great set for entertaining and a must for protecting furniture tops. With marker's mark on underside as shown in last image.
Belgian crystal glass...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Paper
Royal Castle Sheffield Silver Plated Branch Handle Punch Bowl and Ice Bucket
By Royal Castle Sheffield EP
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage royal castle sheffield silver plated branch handle large punch bowl and ice bucket. Item features (1) large punch bowl with twin branch handle...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Crystal Footed Drinking Glasses Silver Rimmed Goblets
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Crystal footed drinking glasses, goblets.
Crystal glasses with platinum silver rim.
These crystal champagne glasses are a versatile home bar essential...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Crystal
Neoclassical Sterling Silver Mug/Cup by The Whiting Mfg. Co.
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical, sterling silver mug/cup, Providence, Rhode Island, Ca. 1880's, Whiting Mfg. Co. - maker. Measures almost 4 inches high x 4 1/2 inches wide fr...
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1880s American Antique Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver, Gold
Crystal Bottle Decanter with Silver Neck also fo Vodka
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Elegant old crystal decanter with silver neck: perfect in Your bar corner. An idea also for a gift.
ref O/1959-2
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Crystal
Tall Gold Rimmed Cocktail Glasses, Set of 8
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Dimensions:
2.5" diameter
6" tall.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Glass
Silvered Metal Bottles Holder on a Wooden Base, French, Circa 1960
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual bottles holder is made of silver plated on brass on a wooden base. This is a French work, circa 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of George III Silver Wine Coasters
Located in London, GB
Pair of George III silver wine coasters with pierced and engraved neoclassical pierced and engraved decoration and fine beaded borders. This attractive pair has its original turned w...
Category
1780s English Antique Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
A Fine 19th Century Neoclassical Inspired French Silver Porringer / Tastevin
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A fine 19th century French silver (.950 fine) porringer or écuelle, showing a circular bowl rising to neoclassical inspired 'reed & ribbon' decorated rim with pierced foliate cast ha...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Silver
Attributed to Christofle, Silver Plated Ice Bucket with Swans, French, 1940s
By Christofle
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical ice bucket is made of silver plated. It has fine swan handles. This is a very nice French piece attributed to Christofle. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Salviati Venetian Stemware Octagonal Service with Gold & White Enamel Decoration
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This tall and elegant large and extensive set of hand blown Venetian stemware is decorated with gold and polychrome enamel "jewels". Attributed to Sa...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair of Small Medicis Style Silvered Metal Champagne Bucket, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of small Medicis style champagne buckets is made of silvered metal. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Vineyard Trimmed Wine Coaster, Corkscrew
Located in New York, NY
Traditional silver plate wine coaster trimmed in grape clusters and leaves with a wood insert bottom. Also comes with a grapevine corkscrew.
Coast...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Silver Plate
Some Silverware : Cake Scoop, Fork, Spoon for Ice
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Some ideas for your gifts: USA silver cake scoop cm. 18 x 2.5 - ref. A/2733 -
USA silver fork cm. 18 x 2 - ref. A/2766 -
USA silver spoon for ice cm. 17.5 x 2.5 - ref. A/2991 -.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Silver
19th Century Collection Antique Arabian Tea Pots Market "Papillon" Thick Brass
Located in Vigonza, Padua
19th century collection of antique Arabian tea pots market "Papillon" in thick brass, hand embossed, and copper
High respectively cm: 22, 20, 18.
Category
Mid-19th Century Maghreb Antique Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Copper, Brass
Floor Stand Champagne Cooler Bucket Attributed to Pierre Cardin, circa 1970s
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Very large vintage floor champagne cooler, circa 1970s.
PC monogram of both sides.
Custom made with no additional makers marks.
Heavy well-crafted p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Brass
Balancing Ship / Boat Wine / Champagne Cooler
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Antique balancing Nautical / ship / boat wine/champagne cooler holder with glass inner bowl.
This superb combination is in very good condition.
Rare bottle...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Metal
Ten Large Antique Glass Champagne Flutes Hand-Blown England 18th Century c-1780
Located in Katonah, NY
Cheers! This is a beautiful set of ten large (8.5 inches tall) clear glass English 18th century champagne flutes (even though in the main image ...
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1780s English Antique Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Blown Glass
Very Fine 19th Century Sterling Silver Christening Cup by Edward & James Barnard
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An exceptionally fine sterling silver Christening mug in the neoclassical taste, showing an elegant goblet-shaped bowl decorated with a guilloche beaded rim, over a running band of e...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Barware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical barware for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical barware for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage barware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical barware made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original barware, popular names associated with this style include Wedgwood, Baccarat, Asprey International Limited, and Cristal d' Arques. 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 barware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $125 and tops out at $24,000 while the average work can sell for $1,058.