Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
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
Antique 1945 Smith Corona Sterling Typewriter
By L.C. Smith & Corona Typewriters Inc
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique 1945 Smith Corona Sterling Typewriter
Use this typewriter as decor in your restaurant or coffee shop. It will bring a vintage aesthetic ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Upholstered Bed Neoclassic, 6689
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Padded bed. Mattress measures 180 x 200cm. Characterized by beautiful headboard with diagonal quilting on the top.
The sommier is upholstered with a wooden golden finished base and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Antique Church Sculpture Decorative Cross with Angels Bénitier en terre
Located in Buxton, GB
A beautiful Bénitier en terre cross in polychromed metal is of French Origin. With beautiful carved details and vibrant colours.
The piece is Circa 19th Century and displays a rugge...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
A Large Swedish 18th C. Tole Swag Architectural Element Mounted on Metal Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish 18th century large tole architectural swag mounted on an iron stand. This antique swag came from a building in Sweden. This unique piece consists of a rich foliage motif that appears to be draping on its stand. The general color of this unique piece is a moss-green tone. With its classical elegance, this 18th century Swedish architectural...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
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Tôle, Metal
Monumental Pair of Italian Obelisks Covered in 19th Century Sheet Music
Located in San Francisco, CA
Italian monumental pair of wood obelisks made in the 20th century. Resting on four gold painted wood spheres and square bases, all covered in 19th century sheet music.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Empire Portrait Painting of Julie and Desiree Clary by Robert Lefevre
By Robert Jacques LeFevre
Located in Essex, MA
Period First Empire portrait of the Sisters Julie and Desiree Clary, Future Queens of Spain and Sweden by Robert Jacques Francois Lefevre (1755...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Canvas
Commode Minature Long Walnut Maltese Cross Ebonised Fruitwoo
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
An exceptionally rare, museum quality Maltese, Neoclassical walnut chest of drawers with ebonised & fruitwood inlaid maltese cross on the top and drawer fronts
Maltese furniture of this period is exceptional reflecting the status and affluence of the island.
Given the size of the island relatively little Maltese furniture was made in comparison to Europe & American mainland.
Minature furniture is rare made either as a model or an apprentice's piece so it is extremely rare to find a minature piece from Malta bearing the Maltese cross.
This minature commode is highly original with beautiful proportions, ornamentation and patination.
The 'H' shaped top with a large centered inlaid Maltese Cross and a border of stringing. The breakfront fitted with three drawers each with stringing and inlaid six point stars centrally positioned behind the wooden knobs. The uprights with two continuous vertical bands of stringing ebonised and fruitwood from the top to the bottom of the drawers in walnut to match the front of the chest and then reverting to ebonising and fruitwood down the feet. Terminating in tapering feet. The panelled sides with a repeat of the double banding on the uprights and rectangular borders within the panels. The oak lined drawers with the original 18th century blue paper lining.
Measures: length 27 cm 10 1/2", height 24 cm 9 1/2", depth 20 cm 8".
Maltese Cross:
The Maltese cross is a symbol that is most commonly associated with the Knights of Malta (also known as the Knights Hospitallers...
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18th Century Maltese Antique Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
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Fruitwood, Walnut
Italian Neoclassiscal Bedside Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two-drawer, Neoclasssical, parquetry, bedside table with inset, marble top.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Walnut
Hyacinth Pink Silk Square Pillow Sham, Pink Crystal Beads, Zip
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hyacinth pink silk square pillow sham, pink crystal beaded flange, zip. Measures: 18 x 18 inch.
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Silk
Compendio Historico De Los Arcabuceros De Madrid, Soler, Isidro, Madrid, 1795
By Isidro Soler
Located in Madrid, ES
Historical summary of the arcabuceros of Madrid ... Soler, Isidro (fl. circa 1795), Madrid, 1795. Original, leather binding. 86 pages perfect state of conservation.
"Historical Comp...
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1790s Spanish Antique Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Other
French Neoclassical Bronze Putti Lamps Signed Clodion
Located in San Francisco, CA
Finely cast bronze figural sculptures on marble bases with gilt bronze decoration. Recently re-wired and hold chandelier size light bulbs.
Claude Michel (December 20, 1738 – March...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Marble, Bronze
American Handcrafted White Oak Coat Stand
Located in Bellport, NY
American made 1960s handcrafted coat stand. The top section turns and has six hooks on both levels.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Oak
Clothing Press in Oak Wood, Holland, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Clothing press in oak wood, Holland, 19th century. Garment press with closed cupboard in its lower part made of oak wood in Holland. As is normal in these utilitarian elements, it la...
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19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Denim Tablecloth with Tablecloth Strap
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
B/1440 - Denim tablecloth or plaid with strap. Nice and helpful.
The price indicated is for the complete one tablecloth with the strap.
Without strap : the price is € 240.
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1990s Italian Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton
Golden Angel Head
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare golden angel head, to hang: in the entrance as a welcome, in the bedroom for sweet dreams. Intact, without any retouching.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Wood
Fine Pair of Cut Rock Crystal Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
A fine and unusual pair of Art Deco hexagon form cut rock crystal obelisks, beautifully hand-cut and hand-polished, Paris.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Rock Crystal
Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet 20" Pillow in Mink
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Venetian Silk Velvet Fabric (Item# 62735) with a knife edge finish. The ultimate in sumptuous luxury, our gorgeous silk velve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Nightstand with Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 6672
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
2 drawers nightstand.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Schumacher Rhodes Stripe 22" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Rhodes Stripe with a knife edge finish. Inspired by Ukrainian needlework, Rhodes Stripe is a woven stripe overlaid with charming cross-stitched flourishes that ...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Nightstand with Metal Parts Neoclassic, 5772
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
2 drawers nightstand, with leather handle and painted white decorations.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Upholstered Bed Neoclassic, 6695
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Padded bed. Mattress measures 150 x 200cm. Characterized by beautiful headboard with diagonal quilting on the top.
The sommier is upholstered with a wooden golden finished base and ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Upholstered Bed Neoclassic, 6681
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Padded bed. Mattress measures 200 x 200cm. Characterized by beautiful headboard with diagonal quilting on the top.
The sommier is upholstered with a wooden golden finished base and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Navy Stripe Textile Fabric by Mulberry for Your Bed
By Mulberry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A navy striped wide-width fabric, ideal for bed or for curtains, by the best: Mulberry.
You can make what You wish.
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21st Century and Contemporary English Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Cotton
Italian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze-Mounted Verde Antico and White Marble Obelisk
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A 19th century large Italian neoclassical gilt bronze-mounted verde antico and white marble obelisk. Resting on a square base lined with white marble and framed by two gilt bronze eg...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian Neoclassic Walnut Miniature Commode
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular top with diamond inlay over three drawers with similar inlay, slight cabriole legs.
Category
1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Walnut
21st Century Classic Night Stand in Walnut Finish and Gold Leaf by Modenese
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Preciously designed squared classic night stand with three drawers by Modenese Gastone Interiors. The precious carvings in this night table make i...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Nightstand with Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 6122
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
2 drawers nightstand without friezes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Metal
Italian Neoclassical Handcarved Gilded Tester State Bed (6ft/180cm) & Cupboard
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Rare Opportunity To Acquire A Museum Quality, Late-18th Century, Neoclassical Period, Italian, Handcarved, Painted & Gilded, Tester State Bed & Accompanying Cupboard of State With ...
Category
1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Beech
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