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Neoclassical Delft and Faience

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
Circa 1780 Neoclassical Luneville Faience Basket
Circa 1780 Neoclassical Luneville Faience Basket

Circa 1780 Neoclassical Luneville Faience Basket

By Luneville

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1780 Luneville neoclassical reticulated faience basket with typical floral spray central reserve & rose pink edge, the exterior latticework sprinkled with rose & yellow florets...

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1780s French Antique Neoclassical Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

18th Century Dutch Delft Pottery Blue and White Neoclassical Antique Collectors
18th Century Dutch Delft Pottery Blue and White Neoclassical Antique Collectors

18th Century Dutch Delft Pottery Blue and White Neoclassical Antique Collectors

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Antique Dutch Delft cabinet plate Material: Delft pottery, earthenware tin glazed Maker: The 3 Bells factory (1670- 1841), marked at the back Origin: The Netherlands, Delft 18...

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18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Pottery

Delft - Blue and White Delftware Plate with landscape, late 18th century
Delft - Blue and White Delftware Plate with landscape, late 18th century

Delft - Blue and White Delftware Plate with landscape, late 18th century

By Delft

Located in DELFT, NL

Late 18th-century Dutch tin-glazed earthenware plate exemplifying the Delftware tradition, notable for its characteristic cobalt blue underglaze decoration on a white ground. The ...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Circa 1750 P. VandertStrom's Pottery De Vergulde Blompot Delft Fruit Bowl
Circa 1750 P. VandertStrom's Pottery De Vergulde Blompot Delft Fruit Bowl

Circa 1750 P. VandertStrom's Pottery De Vergulde Blompot Delft Fruit Bowl

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1750 Delft blue & white deep serving dish or fruit bowl. By P. VanderStrom's pottery de vergulde Blompot (The Golden Flower Pot). Simply decorated in the peacock feather fan in...

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Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

C. 1800 Pair of Delft Blue and White Peacock Feather Vase Plates
C. 1800 Pair of Delft Blue and White Peacock Feather Vase Plates

C. 1800 Pair of Delft Blue and White Peacock Feather Vase Plates

By De Klaauw

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1800 pair of Delft blue & white peacock feather vase plates. Pattern by De Klaauw (The Claw) factory. Yellow rims. The mark & plates are done with a delicate hand. Rim frits & ...

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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

18th Century Pair English Blue And White Delft Plates
18th Century Pair English Blue And White Delft Plates

18th Century Pair English Blue And White Delft Plates

By Delft

Located in Basildon, GB

18th Century Pair English Blue And White Delft Plates, circa 1770, depicting scene of a lady on a bank pointing to a ruined arch with a shepherd with...

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Late 17th Century English Antique Neoclassical Delft and Faience

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Delft

18th Century Delft Dutch Delftware Blue and White Cabinet Plate Collectors plate
18th Century Delft Dutch Delftware Blue and White Cabinet Plate Collectors plate

18th Century Delft Dutch Delftware Blue and White Cabinet Plate Collectors plate

By AK Dutch Delftware, Royal Delft, Delft

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

18th Century Dutch delftware cabinet or collectors plate. Marked The gilt Flower Pot factory Hand crafted tin glazed earthenware pottery Fully handpain...

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18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Delft

Important Swedish 18th Century Faience Tea Table
Important Swedish 18th Century Faience Tea Table

Important Swedish 18th Century Faience Tea Table

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A rare faience topped Rörstrand tea table. The dished, moulded and shaped rectangular top decorated with a harbour szene painted in shades of grey (grisaille painting), on an elegant...

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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Delft and Faience

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Faience, Mahogany

Pair 19th C. French Nevers Faience Ewers Depicting Henri IV and Marie de Medici
Pair 19th C. French Nevers Faience Ewers Depicting Henri IV and Marie de Medici

Pair 19th C. French Nevers Faience Ewers Depicting Henri IV and Marie de Medici

By Nevers

Located in Dallas, TX

This distinguished pair of antique French faience ewers dates to the mid-19th century, circa 1850, and was produced in the tradition of the renowned faience factories of Nevers, one ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Delft  - Neo-Classical Blue and White Delftware Plate, late 18th century
Delft  - Neo-Classical Blue and White Delftware Plate, late 18th century

Delft - Neo-Classical Blue and White Delftware Plate, late 18th century

By Delft

Located in DELFT, NL

Late 18th-century Dutch tin-glazed earthenware plate exemplifying the Delftware tradition, notable for its characteristic cobalt blue underglaze decoration on a white ground. Though...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Faience

Pair of 19th Century French Moustiers Faience Vases with Ram’s Head Handles
Pair of 19th Century French Moustiers Faience Vases with Ram’s Head Handles

Pair of 19th Century French Moustiers Faience Vases with Ram’s Head Handles

By Moustiers

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant pair of large antique 19th century Moustiers faience vases, executed circa 1870 in the Neoclassical (Louis XVI Revival) style, reflects the distinguished tin-glazed cera...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Delft and Faience

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Late 18th Century Delft Blue & White Charger
Late 18th Century Delft Blue & White Charger

Late 18th Century Delft Blue & White Charger

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 18th century Delft blue & white Charger. Decorated with central kylin or dragon motif - forked tongue lion paw feet, dragon body & head. Interesting confluence of Chinese & Japa...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Delft and Faience

Materials

Delft

Circa 1780 Yellow Rimmed Delft Chop Plate
Circa 1780 Yellow Rimmed Delft Chop Plate

Circa 1780 Yellow Rimmed Delft Chop Plate

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Circa 1780 Delft blue & white chop plate. Central vase with flowers & fan of peacock feathers, surrounded by swirls & flowers. Yellow rim. Mark of "De Porceleyne Claeuw" ...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Delft and Faience

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Delft

Faience Blue and White Water Cistern, Rouen or Lille, French Work, 18th Century
Faience Blue and White Water Cistern, Rouen or Lille, French Work, 18th Century

Faience Blue and White Water Cistern, Rouen or Lille, French Work, 18th Century

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

Water cistern, table fountain on earthenware pedestal decorated with lambrequins and lions in blue camaieu. Lateral grip in the shape of a lion's head. Earthenware from Rouen or Lill...

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Late 17th Century French Antique Neoclassical Delft and Faience

Materials

Earthenware

Unusual Late 18th Century Dutch Polychrome Tile Picture of a Clock
Unusual Late 18th Century Dutch Polychrome Tile Picture of a Clock

Unusual Late 18th Century Dutch Polychrome Tile Picture of a Clock

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

A rare Dutch polychrome tile picture, painted in blue, green, yellow and manganese, depicting a mantel clock with two cupids. The tiles with authentic hand-painted black numbers F1-F...

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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Delft and Faience

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Faience

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H 16.54 in W 7.09 in D 5.52 in

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Located in Basildon, GB

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By Henriot Quimper

Located in Austin, TX

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Located in Chapel Hill, NC

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Circa 1770 Delft Polychrome Low Bowl or Plate
Circa 1770 Delft Polychrome Low Bowl or Plate

Circa 1770 Delft Polychrome Low Bowl or Plate

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

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Late 18th Century Delft Deep Chop Plate
Late 18th Century Delft Deep Chop Plate

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Located in Chapel Hill, NC

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Late 18th Century Delft Chop Plate

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Located in Chapel Hill, NC

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Located in Chapel Hill, NC

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Located in Chapel Hill, NC

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Neoclassical delft and faience for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical delft and faience for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 18th Century and Earlier, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage Delft and faience created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, earthenware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical delft and faience made in a specific country, there are Europe, Netherlands, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original delft and faience, popular names associated with this style include Antonio Ferretti, Delft, and Meissen Porcelain. 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 delft and faience differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $225 and tops out at $105,755 while the average work can sell for $773.