Neoclassical Tableware
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
Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in 1905. Each plate has heavily detailed boarders featuring a Kylix cup amid scrolling s...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
White Ceramic Butterfly Motif Napkin Rings, Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four ceramic butterfly motif napkin rings. Fabulous for a spring table setting. Unsigned.
Measures: 2.75" tall
2" wide
1" deep.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Genuine Redmon Woven Wicker Picnic Basket with Tabletop in Red and Brown
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A red woven wicker picnic basket with metal handles, wood lid, and short tabletop for serving drinks or sandwiches. Created from woven red and br...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Metal
12 Heavily Gilt Encrusted Antique Green & Gold Minton England Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gorgeous set ! Please click on the pictures to see the detail and enlarge. Heavy raised paste gilding on a vibrant green collar and custom ordered through the fine Gilded Age Retai...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Gold, Enamel
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Butter Dish with Glass Liner
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver butter dish.
It is rectangular in shape with rounded corners, a neoclassical style border has been welded onto the edge of the tray.
A liner has been placed in the tr...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Burgundy and Gold Damask Rectangular Table Cloth
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a beautiful jacquard pattern table cloth in bordeaux and gold. This was from a collection of table cloths sold at auction, movie props from Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Damask
2 Antique Haviland Limoges Bread or Salad Plates for W.J. Pettee & Co. Oklahoma
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of antique French porcelain bread plates with a floral decoration around the rims. This pair of dishes was made specifically for a store in downtown Oklahoma City. The store w...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint
Mappin & Webb Cutlery Set for 12 People. England, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Mappin & Webb silver plate cutlery set for 12 people, England, early 20th century.
Complete for 12 people.
A total of 130 pieces:
12 large knifes,...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Historistic Silver candle holder austria around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic Silver candle holder austria around 1890s
Only polished
High quality work
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Silver
Silver 925 Cutlery Set for 12 People Signed Bruckmann Germany Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Silver 925 Cutlery set for 12 people signed Bruckmann. Germany, late 19th century.
Complete for 12 people.
A total of 170 pieces:
12 large kni...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Silver
Eleven Antique English Dinner Plates, Cobalt Blue Gilded Musical Instruments
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare and wonderful custom set of 11 plates from Copeland Spode England. Rich Cobalt Blue Extended Collars featuring raised gilt encrusted cartouches of musical instruments. Custom ...
Category
1910s British Vintage Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Golden Plated Hand Tea Spoon Set of Two Handcrafted Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Add an element of elegance and playfulness to your dinner table with our hand tea spoon. Handcrafted from metal and plated brass, its distinguishing feature is the anthropomorphic ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
English Sheffield decanter coaster, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Sterling silver plated copper Sheffield decanter coaster. The coaster is stamped with a Neoclassic anthemion decoration on the pierced gallery below a gadroon molding. A turned wood ...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Sheffield Plate, Copper
Golden Plated Hand Tea Spoon Handcrafted Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Add an element of elegance and playfulness to your dinner table with our hand tea spoon. Handcrafted from metal and plated brass, its distinguishing feature is the anthropomorphic ha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate
Mid century Vintage Lenox holiday dinner set for 8
Located in Birmingham, AL
The legendary elegance of Lenox presents Holiday, a band of festive green holly and red berries against a luxurious cream-colored background which is framed by a stunning wide polish...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Bone
Mid century Vintage Lenox holiday dinner set for 8
Located in Birmingham, AL
The legendary elegance of Lenox presents Holiday, a band of festive green holly and red berries against a luxurious cream-colored background which is framed by a stunning wide polish...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Bone
21st Century Italian Sterling Silver Twelve Place Cards for the Table
Located in VALENZA, IT
12 table place card in sterling silver.
They are made in fusion and engraving finishing, as a copy of the Roman columns as can be admired in the Roman Forum in Rome.
Silver Art - A...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Greek Key Ceramic Bread Plates by Haviland France Limoges - Set of 2 circa 1900s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of antique porcelain bread plates by Haviland France. This pair of small plates will be a great addition to any place setting. The edges are decorated in the Arlene Schleiger ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint
German solid silver salt shakers set
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
German solid silver salt shakers set
solid silver salt shaker set
Excellent condition and suitable for use
Crica 1940 Origin Germany
solid silver
There are 4 salt shakers shaped like...
Category
1940s German Vintage Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Silver
Group of Wedgwood Feather Edge Creamware / Pearlware
By Wedgwood
Located in Dallas, TX
a handsome 25 piece group of feather edge creamware / pearlware with impressed Wedgwood mark, group includes a tureen with lid, several oval pla...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Wedgwood Pale Blue Jasperware Coffee Cup and Saucer Set
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by Wedgwood, this exquisite and rare assembled coffee cup and saucer set are comprised of the firm’s famous pale “Wedgwood blue” jasperwar...
Category
18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
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 Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass
Vintage Portuguese Majolica Cream Majolica Plates by Secla, Set of 6
By Secla
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of six ceramic cream color divided plates by Secla. This wonderful set of Portuguese plates will be a fabulous touch at your next dinner party. Eac...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
George III Pair of Antique Sterling Silver Goblets by John Denziloe
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1793 and 1795 by John Denziloe, this handsome, George III, pair of antique sterling silver goblets, are plain in style, and feature gilt interiors. Each goble...
Category
1790s English Antique Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
c. 1825 Coin Silver Sugar Shell by A.E. Warner
By Andrew Ellicott Warner
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Coin silver sugar shell by A.E. Warner, Baltimore, circa 1825. Shell tip & bowl, monogram obverse "ML". Andrew Ellicott Warner, 1786-1870. Assay 10:...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Silver
Wedgwood Pale Blue Jasperware Coffee Cup and Saucer
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by Wedgwood, this exquisite and rare assembled coffee cup and saucer set are comprised of the firm’s famous pale “Wedgwood blue” jasperware so prized by collectors and connoi...
Category
18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Antique George III Old Sheffield Silver on Copper Basket 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous antique Neo-classical George III Old Sheffield plate silver on copper bread basket / fruit dish, circa 1810 in date.
The rectagular swing handled basket features ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate, Copper
Neoclassical Set of 4 Antique Sterling Silver Wine Coasters, London, 1787
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1787, this striking set of four George III, Antique Sterling Silver Wine Coasters, feature pierced and eng...
Category
1780s English Antique Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical Antique Sterling Silver Goblet - London 1799 - P. A. & W. Bateman
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1799 by Peter, Anne & William Bateman, this very attractive, George III, Antique Sterling Silver Goblet, features brighcut engraved decoration, a gilt interio...
Category
1790s English Antique Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Regency Period Antique Sterling Silver Goblet - London 1811 - P. & W. Bateman
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1811 by Peter & William Bateman, this stunning, Antique Sterling Silver Goblet, is in the neoclassical taste, featuring brightcut engraved decoration througho...
Category
1810s English Antique Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Italian Sterling Silver Glass and Wine Coasters, circa 1830
By Antonio Mantelli
Located in Milano, IT
Twelve silver glass coasters and four silver wine coasters.
Silversmith Antonio Mantelli
Milan, circa 1830
They measure:
Glass coasters: 0.78 in high x 3.46 in diameter (2 cm x 8.8 c...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gorham Dinner Forks in Shelbourne Pattern; Set/13
By Gorham
Located in Malibu, CA
Silver plate salad forks by Gorham in the Shelburne pattern in excellent antique condition. The pattern is from 1914 and marked EP pat. 1914.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Silver Fish Slice and Fork by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd.
Located in London, GB
These beautiful fish servers were created in the early 20th century by the prestigious Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd. Founded in 1880...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Silver
Vintage Matching Monogramed Purple Placemat and Napkin Set - Service for 12
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A stunning set of 24 vintage embroidered and monogrammed placemats and napkins with service for 12. This gorgeous set is by Shaxted Chicago. A linens company popular in the mid-20th ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Fabric
Lars Göransson, Swedish designer. Hammered modernist tin tray.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Lars Göransson, Swedish designer.
Hammered modernist tin tray.
Date stamp F 10. 1978.
In perfect condition.
Marked.
Dimensions: W 30.0 cm x D 19.5 cm x H 1.0 cm.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Metal
Buccellati Sterling Silver Asparagus Tongs in Classical Parma Pattern
By Buccellati
Located in New York, NY
Parma sterling silver aspargus tongs. U-form; one blade fluted and one open. Rectangular frame. Stems and terminals reeded. Marked “Buccellati Sterling Italy”. Weight: 6.7 troy ounces.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
White Ceramic Saucer in White with Blue Trim by Michaud for American Airlines
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A small ceramic tea or coffee saucer in white with blue trim by Michaud for American Airlines.
Dimensions:
5.5" Diameter
.75" Tall
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Gorham Teaspoons in Shelburne Pattern; Set/10
By Gorham
Located in Malibu, CA
Silver plate salad forks by Gorham in the Shelburne pattern in excellent antique condition. The pattern is from 1914 and marked EP pat. 1914.
...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Silver Plate
Hazel-Atlas Red Polka Dot Highball Glasses in Caddy, S/8
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming set of eight polka dotted highballs in a metal caddy, by Hazel-Atlas Glass, circa late 1930s-early 1940s.
Cheerfully perfect for toting to your summer table!
The glasse...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Metal
Tiffany & Co New York Gilt Brass Decorative Pair of Plate
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Presenting the exquisite Tiffany Studios New York Arts & Crafts Bronze Dore Gold Dish Bowl, Model 1708. This round catch-all plate exemplifies the timeless craftsmanship and elegance...
Category
1870s American Antique Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical White Porcelain Salt Dish
By Wallendorf
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical white porcelain salt dish. A fine transitional Louis XVI Wallendorf white porcelain salt in perfect condition, Germany, circa 1780.
Dimension: 4...
Category
Late 18th Century German Antique Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Porcelain
Austria 18th Century Copper Cakes Shapes Wall Decoration
Located in Brescia, IT
18th century Austrian copper cakes shapes
With certificate of authenticity
Category
18th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Copper
Antique Gorham Coin Silver Fish Slice in Classical Bust Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Bust coin silver fish slice. Made by Gorham in Providence, ca 1865. Flat shaped oval blade with stylized leaf and scroll ornament. Tapering rectilinear leaf-mounted handle with cast ...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Silver
Birmingham, England, Silver Salt Cellar, Neoclassical Style, Dated 1902/03
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Birmingham, England. Antique silver salt cellar. Neoclassical style. Dated 1902/03.
Measures: 9.5 x 6 cm.
Stamped.
In very good condition.
Category
Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Silver
Set of 10 Minton's Stanhope Plates, England, circa 1900
By Minton
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Set of 10 Minton's Stanhope plates, England, circa 1900. The Stanhope pattern features a fruit and floral border and center design with a blue and gold palette. There is a raised bas...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Ceramic
Theodore Haviland Gotham Ceramic Saucers in White and Gold, Set of 10
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of 10 ceramic plates by Gotham by Theodore Haviland. Each saucer is in a light cream white hue, and features a thick gold painted band around the center as well as on the inter...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Gold
19th Century English Cut Glass and Sterling Silver Oil and Vinegar Cruet Set
Located in Firenze, IT
These oil and vinegar bottles are a sleek cruet condiment set, made of fine and elaborate cut crystal and sterling silver with a neoclassical appeal thanks to the Greek key pattern t...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
Neoclassical antique sterling silver mustard pot made by Frances Purton in 1788
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1788 by Frances Purton, this attractive, George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Mustard Pot, features ...
Category
1780s English Antique Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Sterling Silver
Monumental Clear Cut-Glass Covered Compote
Located in New York, NY
Monumental clear cut-glass covered compote, circa 1820.
La Cristallerie de Vonêche (active 1802-30), Belgium.
Glass, blown and cut.
Measures: 17 3/8 i...
Category
Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Blown Glass, Cut Glass
Antique Italian Marble Centre Table
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Originating from Italy, this antique marble centre table is over 200 years old, dating from the early 1800s. Perhaps it once graced the sunlit halls of a 19th century Italian villa, sitting elegantly alongside a decadent chaise. The design is exceptionally well balanced, made from quality Carrara marble with various coloured inlays. It features a hexagonal top framed with a scagliola inlay above a tapered pedestal base detailed with Sienna and dark green marbles. Simply timeless, this antique marble table...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Tableware
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
Neoclassical tableware for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical tableware 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 tableware created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, silver and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical tableware 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 tableware, popular names associated with this style include Minton, Thomas Engelhart, Arval Argenti Valenza, and Natalia Criado. 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 tableware differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $50 and tops out at $49,975 while the average work can sell for $1,113.