Neoclassical Glass
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
19th C Cranberry Glass Pitcher and Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c cranberry glass pitcher and basket.
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Glass
Set Of 7 Etched Crystal Water Glasses
Located in Houston, TX
Set Of 7 Etched Crystal Water Glasses
Offered is a lovely set of 7 beautifully etched drinking glasses in the style of Hawkes.
If you need 6, you have one extra in case of an acciden...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Crystal
19th Century French Neoclassical Distressed Wood & Glass Cloche/Dome
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century French Neoclassical Distressed Wood & Glass Cloche/Dome
France, 1890s
A stunning piece from 19th-century France, this neoclassical distressed wood and glass cloche/dom...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Brass
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 Glass
Materials
Crystal
Waterford Crystal Celebration Joy Toasting Champagne Flute set of 2
Located in Birmingham, AL
Stunning preowned Waterford crystal Champagne toasting flutes, Joy pattern from celebration collection in mint condition
The Flute featur...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Crystal
Antique American 1850 Blown Flint Glass Champagne Flutes, Set of 8
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of eight Antique American 1850 Blown Flint Glass Champagne Flutes. Very good original condition with no signs of repair.
Category
1850s American Antique Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Glass
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 ...
Category
1780s English Antique Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Pairpoint - Etched Glass Compote with Controlled Bubbles - U.S.a. - circa 1930
Located in Chatham, ON
PAIRPOINT - Wheel etched green glass compote - featuring etched grapes, grape leaves and meandering vines to the bowl and base - etched stem and rim...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Glass
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 Glass
Materials
Crystal
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 Glass
Materials
Crystal
Waterford Champagne flutes crystal Lismore I Love set of 2
Located in Birmingham, AL
Champagne flutes fine crystal I Love Lismore by waterford set of 2 , mark a celebration or special anniversary than with our Lismore flute. Ideal for toasting any special moment in ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Baccarat Acid-Cameo Double-Overlay Blue-Cased White Opaline Glass Vases
By Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous & rare pair of baccarat acid-cameo double overlay blue-cased white opaline glass vases circa 1860-1870. Each vase decorated on the front and ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Glass
1850 American Blown Flint Glass Water Goblets, S/12
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 12 water goblets American, circa 1850. Clear blown flint glass in excllent original condition with no repairs or breaks.
Category
1850s American Antique Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Glass
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 Glass
Materials
Crystal
American Pressed Glass Peacock Pattern Punchbowl on Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century American pressed glass punchbowl on stand. Peacock feather design pressed clear glass. No makers mark or signature.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Glass
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 Glass
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Vintage Waterford "Celebration Toasting Flutes" Success set of 2
Located in Birmingham, AL
This exquisite vintage Waterford "Celebration Toasting Flutes" Success New set of two . They are made of high-quality lead crystal from Ireland and features a beautiful Success patt...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Crystal
Two Russian Cut Glass and Silver Centrepiece Tazze
Located in London, GB
These exquisite tazze were created in Russia in the early 20th Century, between 1908-1917. The tazze can be used to serve canapés or sweetmeats, or enjoyed as purely decorative items...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Silver
Tall Gold Rimmed Cocktail Glasses, Set of 8
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Dimensions:
2.5" diameter
6" tall.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Glass
Pair of Antique Russian Ormolu and Amethyst Cut-Glass Compotes
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique Russian ormolu and amethyst cut-glass compotes, 19th century. This pair of navette-shaped bowls cut with lozenge pattern and flanke...
Category
1840s European Antique Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Circa 1930s Italian Set of 10 +1 Cut Glass Aperitif Stemmed Glasses
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1930s Set of 10 +1 Cut Glass Aperitif Stemmed Glasses, Italian. Each with band of graduated square facets below diamond band. 3 13/16" h., 2 7/16" dia.
Whitehall Antiques is a...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Glass
Two Neoclassical Style Russian Cut Glass and Ormolu Vases
Located in London, GB
Two neoclassical style Russian cut glass and Ormolu vases
Russian, 20th century
Dimensions: Height 32cm, width 16cm, depth 12cm
Each vase in thi...
Category
20th Century Russian Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Ormolu
Beaded Raindrop EAPG Nonflint Glass Cake Stand, circa 1890s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Early American Pressed Glass pedestal cake stand, in a Beaded Raindrop pattern, circa 1890 -1900.
Made of nonflint, clear molded glass, this tall and heavy stand has a thick pede...
Category
1890s American Antique Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Glass
L.G. Wright Glass Co. Set Of Frosted Glass Three Faces Salt Cellars
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a L.G. Wright Glass Co. Set of six frosted glass Three Faces Salt Cellars. They depict the same face three times of a woman/goddess whose head has a lot of wavy hair and is ador...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Glass
Vintage 6” Mercury Glass Christmas Ornament Handpainted
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique vintage blown mercury glass 6” ball Handpainted with Christmas scene and Snooty.
Category
1990s German Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Mercury Glass
Waterford limited 4th edition friendship celebration toasting flutes set of 2
Located in Birmingham, AL
Stunning, Waterford Champagne Flute in the Celebration line and the Friendship pattern. The toasting glass has cuts of swirls and dots on th...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Crystal
Russian Neoclassical Cut-Glass, Cobalt Blue Glass Chandelier or Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Russian neoclassical style cut-glass mounted gilt metal and cobalt blue glass four-light chandelier or lantern with the original canapé. It has cut-glass prisms and four candleholders.
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Newcastle Light Baluster, England C1765
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A classic Newcastle light baluster, perhaps the finest of all the English shapes; certainly the finest of its period. The glass is light and well-balanced, a pleasure to hold or to s...
Category
Mid-18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Thomas Webb Cameo Glass Vase Carved by Frank Wilkinson
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Heading : A Documented Thomas Webb Cameo Glass Vase Carved by Frank Wilkinson
Date : completed 1928
Origin : The glass by Thomas Webb and Sons, carved...
Category
1920s British Vintage Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Crystal Bowl by Waterford
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Crystal Bowl by Waterford.
Dimensions: Height 8 1/2" Diameter 10 3/4"
NI1204
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Crystal
Circa 1930s Set of 10 Cambridge "Rose Point" Water Goblets
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1930s set of 10 Cambridge "Rose Point" water goblets. Elaborate stem & neo-classical design. Rose Point remains timeless, appropriate to any setting. 8 3/8" x 3 5/8" dia.
We a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Glass
1840s Antique American Engraved Lead Blown Glass Footed Compote
Located in Stamford, CT
1840s antique American glass footed compote or bowl. Free form blown clear glass. All-over engraved acorn and oak leaf motif. No makers mark.
Category
1840s American Antique Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Pair Neoclassical Venetian Glass Scallop Form Parcel Gilt Caviar Dishes
Located in New York, NY
Rare, early 19th century pair of Venetian glass scallop form caviar dishes.
Each hand made, decorated with curved sections forming the scallop shape wi...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Antique American Pressed Glass Punchbowl and Underplate
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique American pressed glass punchbowl and underplate. Plate is 12” wide x 2” tall. Overall height with plate and bowl is 9.5” tall.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Glass
Salviati, Antique Hand Painted Venetian Glass Urn, Italy, Early 20th Century
By Salviati
Located in Chatham, ON
SALVIATI (Attributed) - Antique Venetian twin handled glass urn - Neoclassical style with hand painted enamels - fine detail to the handles - unsigned - Italy - early 20th century.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Enamel
Ruby Red Etched Glass Stemmed Goblet Glasses with Grape Design
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Elegant set of ruby red etched goblet glasses. This set would be fantastic for use as water, wine or ice tea glasses. The base of each glass is red with...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Glass
Pair of Large Clear Glass Display Domes
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This pair of tall glass display domes or cloches are perfect for showcasing fragile artworks, watches or botanicals. The photographs appear dark, b...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Glass
Magnificent French Cobalt Gilt Enameled Ewer, Bird of Paradise in Landscape
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Magnificent French Cobalt Gilt Enameled Ewer, Bird of Paradise in Landscape
Paris, France, 1870s
This French cobalt gilt enameled ewer from the 1870s is ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Enamel
Antique French Opaline Glass Demitasse Cup & Saucer
By Baccarat
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique white opaline or opalescent glass cup & saucer.
With handpainted flower garlands to the body of the cup & the rim of the saucer & traces of original gilding.
Sim...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Opaline Glass
Waterford Champagne 2 Flutes 4th limited edition the Friendship celebration
Located in Birmingham, AL
Stunning preowned Waterford Champagne Flute the fourth limited edition the Friendship pattern of Celebration line . The toasting glass has c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Crystal
American Sandwich Glass Footed Compote
Located in Downingtown, PA
American sandwich glass lobed compote
Mid-19th century
The circular glass footed compote with twelve lobes forming an undulating rim. The upper bow...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Glass
Mid 20th Century Steuben Individual Candy Dish
Located in Raleigh, US
Steuben Hand-Blown Glass Footed Candy Bowl
This elegant Steuben hand-blown glass footed candy bowl is a masterpiece of delicate craftsmanship and timeless design. Perfect for midcen...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Crystal
Murano Blown Glass Neoclassic Chandelier Design by Carlo Scarpa Venini Official
By Carlo Scarpa, Venini
Located in murano, IT
Venini’s artistic director for more than a decade, Carlo Scarpa deeply influenced the company’s production, managing to merge his own intellectual vision with the highly refined tech...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
19th Century EAPG Pitcher
Located in High Point, NC
Interesting glass pitcher with Roman soldier artwork on beautifully beaded glass. Glass beads throughout, blended with textured surfaces and abstract artwork. The pattern features th...
Category
1890s American Antique Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Glass
Matched Pair 19th Century French Opal Vases w/ Green Enamel & Gilt Decoration
By Baccarat
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This matched pair of handblown "Pate de Riz" white Opal vases are tall, elegant yet understated. The soft white body is decorated with hand-painted green and gold enamels in a neocla...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Etched Glass Domed Plate with Greek Key Border and Sterling Knob
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this circa 1940s domed glass plate has an acid etched Greek key border and solid sterling knob on the lid. Great neoclassical style.
Category
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Silver Ceremony Cup or Vase, Spain, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bernegal or trembling with handles. Silver. Spain, 18th century.
Avocado shaker in its color with a circular base, without base or foot, and a hemispherical body that is wider at the top, which has two handles on the sides. These present two facing C's of different sizes (the largest on top) or in the shape of that, and a decoration based on silver pearls and a bird perched on the upper part (both of the piece located facing the center).
In Spanish silverware...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Silver
Silver Glass and Tray Set or Rinser Set, Barcelona, 18th Century, with Hallmarks
Located in Madrid, ES
Rinser in silver in its color. Barcelona, 18th century.
With contrast marks and property initials.
A container with a small circular foot presents simple and flat lines, in additio...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Silver
Anglo-Irish Prussian-shaped Decanter, C1820
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine and useful decanter, Prussian shape, of blown glass with prism cutting typical of the period; along with fluting and lens cutting. There can be no doubt this is the original s...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Magnum Decanter, England C1790 with Later Etched Masonic Decoration
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A magnum decanter, made plain in Georgian times. Later etched for brandy, and decorated with Masonic symbols, in imitation of early wheel-cut engraving...
Category
Late 18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
Peacock Green Cut-Glass Decanter
Located in New York, NY
Peacock green cut-glass decanter
English, circa 1840.
Glass, blown and cut.
Measures: 13 1/2 in. high.
Condition: Perfect, except for minor flakes on the bottom of stopper.
Category
1840s English Antique Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Glass
Two Neoclassical Style Russian Cut Glass and Ormolu Vases
Located in London, GB
Two neoclassical style Russian cut glass and ormolu vases,
Russian, 20th century
Dimensions: Height 37cm, width 20cm, depth 13.5cm
Each vase has an ...
Category
20th Century Russian Neoclassical Glass
Materials
Ormolu
Neoclassical glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical glass 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 glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with glass, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original glass, popular names associated with this style include Baccarat, Carlo Scarpa, Cristal d' Arques, and Pairpoint Glassworks. 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 glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $120 and tops out at $48,638 while the average work can sell for $950.