Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and 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
Villafeliche Jug, Aragon, Spain, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Late Baroque pottery jug made and decorated with high temperature glazes over a white slip of tin. These motifs are combined with enameled decorations in relief obtained mold. The typology of the piece combines Italian jug with handle ovoid belly and vertical bow, with the peak jug typically Spanish, characterized by the outgoing peak of the mouth. Decorations reveal the oriental influence, with large floral bouquets arranged asymmetrically and complex landscapes with architecture and palm trees, which remove some figures, such as totally Western. The reasons appear pincelados in manganese black, and colored with ocher, blue, green and red, mainly enamels. Aragon ceramic least a century old will be characterized by a strong own, combined with the influences of personality Talavera and Catalonia. You will have three main centers: Teruel, Muel and Villafeliche, the first two with tradition since the 16th century, and the third created in the late 17th century. The Villafeliche will generally be very popular ceramics...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Ceramic
Royal Copenhagen Huge "Purpur" Serving Plate
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen huge "Purpur" serving plate.
Measures 48 x 37 cm.
Number 427/8541. Year 1870-1890.
In perfect condition.
1st. factory quality.
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1870s Danish Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Set of 12 Rosenthal Porcelain Classic Rose Soup Plate
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 12 Soup Plates by Rosenthal.
Perfect condition. Never used.
Very elegant.
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1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$704 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Silver Spices "Box", Stefano Olivero, Italy, Possibly 19th Century
By Stefano Olivero
Located in Madrid, ES
Silver spur raised on simple legs, located in the chamfered ends of the piece, decorated on the outside with garlands and other architectural elements of ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Beautiful French Brass Neoclassical Style Wheelbarrow Shaped Centerpiece
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous brass wheelbarrow shaped centerpiece having neoclassical decoration of chariot scenes and original ebonized wood liner.
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Brass
Silver Wine Vase 'Bernegal', Vidal Hallmarks, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Bernegal, 18th century.
Silver, with hallmarks.
Weight: 55 g.
Spanish 18th century wine vase, with Vidal hallmark and wide and low bowl, slightly rounded to the base, following the typology of this glass in the Hispanic Baroque. The two vertical handles...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Silver
American Silver Plate Tureen with Ladle
By dsignedby 1
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Vegetable or soup old tureen with ladle: a good idea for Christmas gift!
Made and guaranteed by Meridien B.Company - USA -
Ladle by: A.H.&F.H.L.5.
ref. O/3564
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver Plate
$1,196 / set
Sterling 925 Small Oval Long Tray
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a sterling 925 oval long tray. It’s border is decorated with a bas-relief garland of leaves. Below the tray is hallmarked Sterling 925 and signed C B...
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy Set from 1797 by Robert Sharp
By Robert Sharp
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1797 by Robert Sharp, this rare and exceptional quality, George III, antique sterling silver tea caddy set, comprises two oval tea caddies and a sugar caddy...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Sterling Silver
Plateau in the Restauration Taste with Grape and Leaf Motifs
Located in New York, NY
French.
Plateau in the Restauration taste with grape and leaf motifs, circa 1825.
Ormolu and patinated bronze, with mirror plate and wood backing.
Measures: 15 7/8 in. diameter, 3 11...
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1820s French Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
Portuguese Silver Set of Four Identical Snuffer Trays
Located in London, GB
Portuguese silver set of four identical snuffer trays
Portuguese, 19th Century
Height 3cm, width 16cm, depth 10cm
A quartet of splendidly crafted Portuguese silver snuffer trays, ...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Rare Neoclassical Meissen Porcelain Reticulated Centerpiece with Rams Heads
Located in New York, NY
A large, beautiful, and rare 19th century neoclassical reticulated Meissen centerpiece with open filigree, rams heads, flaming finial, and love bir...
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1870s German Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
American Gold Overlay Glass in Different Sizes
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Beautiful vintage gold plated overlay glass centerpiece plates, from 1950th about.
They are lovely items as serverware on Your table.
The interesting price is the same : with flowers...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Art Glass
$430 Sale Price / item
20% Off
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
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
$478 Sale Price
20% Off
George III Neo Classical Urn Pocket Nutmeg Grater by Samuel Pemberton circa 1795
Located in London, GB
A rare George III Neo Classical urn Pocket Nutmeg Grater made in Birmingham circa 1795 by Samuel Pemberton.
The Nutmeg Grater is realistically modelled as a Neo Classical urn and is decorated with reeded bands and a band of fine beading on the domed, pull-off, cover. Once the cover is removed the silver rimmed steel grater is shown, which is also removable. The Grater is in excellent condition and is marked in the cover with SP for Samuel Pemberton of Birmingham. This is not a common design and a similar one is shown in the catalogue of the Robert and Meredith Green...
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18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Wonderful French Neoclassical Bronze Crystal Round Centrepiece Cake Ormolu Stand
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French neoclassical bronze and scalloped etched crystal round centrepiece, cake ormolu stand with star centre.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Monumental Pair Porcelain Hunting Scene Vases w/ Platinum and Gilt Decoration
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent in scale and adorned with opulent detailing were created in 1876 and bear the signature of A. Carrier Hammer, these monumental baluster vases stand at an impressive heigh...
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19th Century Czech Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Gold
Salad bowl Wedgwood pale green jasper collection
By Wedgwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unsual salad bowl with cutlery in wedgwood pale green jasper collection ,style neoclassical
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Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Belle Époque period Baccarat crystal and ormolu centerpiece bowl. The centerpiece is raised by handsome ormolu paw feet with richly ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Crystal, Ormolu
Onyx, Porcelain, Gilt-Bronze and Cloisonnè Sevres Center, Neoclassical Style
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Onyx, porcelain, gilt bronze and cloisonnè Sevres center. Neoclassical Style. France late 19th century.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
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Onyx, Bronze
George III Neo Classical Sugar Basket Made in London by Hester Bateman, 1779
Located in London, GB
A very fine George III Neo Classical Sugar Basket made in London in 1779 by Hester Bateman.
The Sugar Basket stands on a circular domed foot, with beaded edge, which is pierced with...
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18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Porcelain and Gilt Centerpiece Signed R.B
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive large scale French 19th century Neo-Classical st. cobalt blue porcelain and gilt centerpiece, signed R.B. The centerpiece is raised by...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
Marble, Gilt-Bronze and Cloisonné Center, Neoclassical Style
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Marble, gilt bronze and cloisonné center, neoclassical style.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Marble, Bronze
A set of 3 cut crystal decanters, or available individually.
Located in New York, NY
Left to right from cover image: 8.5"H x 4"Diameter. ~ 13.25"H x 4.5"Diameter. Has an illegible signature on the bottom. ~ 10.75"H x 5"Diameter. Available individually for $850 each
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20th Century Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Crystal
Sevres Style Centrepiece with Cupids
Located in Southall, GB
An extremely decorative and carefully crafted Sevres Style porcelain Centrepiece. A delicate pierced basket wreathed in roses sits atop a column encircled by cupids on a intricately ...
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Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
George III Neo Classical Wine Ewer by John Rowbotham & Co, Sheffield, 1774
Located in London, GB
A rare George III Neo Classical Water/Wine Ewer made in Sheffield in 1774 by John Rowbotham & Company.
This beautiful Jug stands on a square pedestal foot, with four ball feet. The ...
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18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Continental Covered Soup Tureen in Neoclassical Style with Bacchic Decoration
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A continental covered soup tureen in Neoclassical style with Bacchic décor on a deep eggplant ground. Transfer painted decorations unfold on the circular bowl and pedestal along with...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Glass
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...
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Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
$10,370 / set
Pair of Italian Grand-Tour Neoclassical Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Covered Bowls
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous and finely hand-carved pair of grand-tour period neoclassical style Carrara marble covered bowls/centerpieces. Each piece is of oval form with...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
KPM Porcelain Pair of Peas
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
KPM porcelain pair of peas
Antique porcelain origin Germany
Circa 1900 perfect condition
Floral motifs with angels (puttos) and grapes.
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Early 1900s German Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Porcelain
$1,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Sèvres-Style Porcelain Pedestal
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pedestal exhibits the style and grace of the famed Sèvres porcelain manufactory. Its lustrous deep blue porcelain base is Classic Sèvres in style, and it provides the perfect ba...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Bronze
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 Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Faience
$3,351 Sale Price
20% Off
Two silver pitchers set. Benito Gómez, Antonio. Segovia, Spain, 1831-1835.
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of pitcher jugs. Silver. BENITO GOMEZ, Antonio (1775-1835). Segovia, Spain, 1801-1835.
With contrast markings.
Pair of spouted jugs with a circular base with moldings, a low conical foot and a tubular body finished in a hemisphere at the bottom and with a flat molding at the top; the handle, in double ce, presents a simple scroll or branch that rests towards the mouth of the piece; the beak shows a simple decoration. Typologically, this pair is linked to a type of spouted jug that, with variations, is common in Hispanic domestic silverware from the first half of the 17th century to the beginning of the 18th century, also found after this date. As usual, the civil model was quickly assimilated by religious silverware, especially for its use in liturgical cruets. Antonio Benito Gómez (1775-1835) was a silversmith who worked in Segovia from at least 1801 until he died, and was also a silver marker carved between 1824 and 1828, and between 1831 and 1835. Son of the silversmith Juan de la Cruz Benito , several works by his hand have been preserved: baptismal shell...
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1830s Spanish Antique Neoclassical Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass
Materials
Silver
Neoclassical serveware, ceramics, silver and glass for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical serveware, ceramics, silver and 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical serveware, ceramics, silver and glass made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, popular names associated with this style include Wedgwood, Bow Porcelain, Spode, 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 serveware, ceramics, silver and glass differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $20 and tops out at $4,125,484 while the average work can sell for $1,502.
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