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Neoclassical Furniture

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
Artisan Blacksmith Work of a Sailing Ship Frigate in the Shap of a hanging lamp
Located in Hannover, DE
This lamp is made of wrought iron, and it's a perfect example of the amazing artistic and craftsmanship of the 19th century. Every part of this lamp is lovingly crafted by hand, ensu...
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1850s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

Pair Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Carved Wooden Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair 18th century neoclassical carved wooden ornaments. France circa 1780. Weathered, small losses and old repairs. Measurements are individual and include the wooden base....
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Neoclassical Cast Iron Wall Fountain Bowl Garden Planter Urn Sconce Lavabo 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage cast iron wall hanging fountain bowl / planter / garden urn. Demilune / half round shape with fluted Neoclassical styling and a flower on the drop finial. Dimensions: 17.5" ...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique French Wrought Iron And Marble Bistro Table, 19th Century
Located in Bristol, GB
ANTIQUE INDOOR/OUTDOOR TABLE A decorative and useful table with a rectangular Carrara marble top on a shaped wrought iron frame with a neoclassical lead roundel at either end. Su...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble, Wrought Iron

Fiorini Italian Neoclassical Cherry Arched Triple Bookcase China Display Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Fiorini Italian Neoclassical solid cherry library bookcase or china cabinet featuring arcaded cherry and glass front doors opening to nine adjustable shelves. Features some L...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Ralph Lauren Empire Mahogany Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical, Empire, or British Colonial style carved mahogany five-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Ralph Lauren USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 52"W x 23.25"D ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Historistic brass ceiling lamp with cut glass shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic brass ceiling lamp with cut glass shade vienna around 1890s Brass polished and stove enameled Original cut glass shade
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Silvered And Painted Wooden Tabernacle
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful small tabernacle that once graced a church altar. Beautiful original silverleaf and faux marble paint. weathered, small losses. Italy circa 1780  
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set Eight Fratelli Sanvito Neoclassical Fruitwood and Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Eight Fratelli Sanvito for Versailles Design Center Neoclassical Fruitwood and Upholstered Dining Chairs. Two Armchairs and six side chairs. Fratelli Sanvito chairs are luxu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

Early 20th Antique French Brass & Bronze Bed , Queen Size
Located in Miami, FL
Stylish and unusual French antique brass bed. Rectangular in form but with smooth rounded corners, tubular rails and ball finials. A good quality well-made bed. In good condition, st...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

"A Still Life of Peaches on a Tapestry" Oil Painting by William Mason Brown
By William Mason Brown
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Oil on canvas, signed lower right and presented in a wonderful, possibly original, gilt frame. Featuring peaches in an interior setting resting on a tapestry. Measuring 28" x 32" ...
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1860s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paint

French Pair of Reproduction Plaster Wall Planters
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French, 20th century plaster reproduction wall-mounted planters of stylized Medusa figures–not with an abundance of snakes emanating from her head but a thick mane of acanthus. Spira...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plaster

1970s , A pair of Club Lounge Chairs, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A pair of Swedish lounge chairs from the 1970s, upholstered in luxurious green velour fabric. These armchairs feature a clean and inviting design with slightly flared armrests, plush...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Velvet, Beech, Pine

Tall Bronze Piped Bird Fountain
Located in San Francisco, CA
Centuries-old Asian cultures assign desirable qualities to the crane, here embodied in this 42-inch-tall, bronze garden statue. In nature, the crane enjoys a long lifespan, making ar...
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Zabihi Collection Persian Lavar Kerman Small Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Labar Kerman Small square rug Details rug no. j4581 size 2' 4" x 2' 9" (71 x 84 cm)
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19th Century Persian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool

2 French Painted & Fired Neoclassical Leaded Botanical Stained Glass Windows 62"
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Vintage reclaimed French painted and fired leadedstained glass windows. Features a Neoclassical botanical garden scene with vinbrant flowers and architecture. Signed E Couet alon...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stained Glass, Wood

Russian Empire Writing Table Desk After Antique Heinrich Gambs Bureau-Jardinière
Located in Forney, TX
Magnificent Russian Empire style gilt bronze mounted marquetry and malachite inlaid solid and flame mahogany bureau-jardinière after an important model by the Heinrich Gambs...
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20th Century Russian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Malachite, Brass, Bronze

Ralph Lauren for Henredon Neoclassical Mahogany 21-Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical, Empire, or British Colonial style carved mahogany twenty one-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Ralph Lauren for Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Measur...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Carvers' Guild Newport Trumeau Gilt Wood Wall Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An elegant Neo-classic design of the late 18th Century. This looking glass is notable for its fluted architrave set off by rosettes. The frame is finished in antique gold leaf and co...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Set Four Mario Papperzini Iron Leather Strap Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of four iconic mid-century modern iron dining chairs designed in Italy by Mario Papperzini. The set features woven leather strapping instead of the customary metal lattice i...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Just Andersen Diskometal Fluted Vase, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Scandinavian neoclassical Just Andersen (1884-1943) fluted vase with tiny decorative handles in Andersen’s signature material, Disko. An alloy of tin, lead and antimony named...
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Early 20th Century Danish Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

Pair Large Italian Neoclassical Style Marquetry Commodes
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of stately 20th Century Italian two drawer chests featuring beautiful exotic wood marquetry.
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

French Pair of Corinthian Column Lamps with Linen Shades
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Polished in taste and patina, these vintage French Neoclassical-theme table lamps are a fantastic choice for buffet lighting, side tables, or bedside lamps. The silver metal lamps ar...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Cheval or Standing Dressing Mirror with Inlaid Mahogany Frame from England
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful large English cheval or full-length dressing mirror, in the Neo-Classical style, featuring a rectangular beveled mirrored glass panel, framed in mahogany with inlaid stri...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Neoclassical Bust of a Artemis, circa Early 20th Century
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Neoclassical Plaster Bust of a Artemis (Diana), circa Early 20th CenturyHeight: 48 cm This elegant neoclassical plaster bust represents a serene female figure inspired by the ancien...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plaster

19th Century Italian Carved Inlaid Mahogany Burl Full Bed
Located in Miami, FL
Italian carved walnut double bed dating back to the first half of 19th century, in good condition, with a great original patina. The elegant and unique bed frame...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

68-Piece Dinner Set - Wedgwood - Columbia Gold - Complete for 12
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful porcelain dinner set, made by the English brand Wedgwood, from the Columbia Gold series. This service was produced by Wedgwood from 1964 to 1979. This complete set serves...
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1960s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Carved Wooden Altar Shrine
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful neoclassical altar shrine with original gilding and color. Great and unique item. Italy, circa 1760-1800 Weathered, losses and old repairs. More photo's available on reques...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Stellar Grand Tour Bronze And Marble Table Circa 1910-1920
Located in Bernville, PA
Remarkable Grand Tour Bronze and Marble table featuring three Satyrs holding up a beautiful bronze motif circle with a marble top. A very unique and rare find from the period. Wonder...
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1910s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Ralph Lauren Barlett Zebra Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Beautiful and soft cushion made with Ralph Lauren Zebra Fabric.
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Fine Pair Of Antique Carved Wood Griffin Form Marble Top Side Tables
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large finely carved wood seated griffins mounted on bases with a carved egg-and-dart edge on three sides. Each fierce griffin is presented seated with elaborately carved outstretched...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Early 20th Century Italian Rare Neoclassical Garden Large Fountains, Set of 2
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this exclusive and rare pair of fountains! A true rarity that you should consider if you're decorating a large and impressive garden. This pair of majestic Italian founta...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Cement

English Hunt Style Leather & Fruitwood Hickory Chair Bergere Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a classical pair of mahogany arm chairs with mottled garnet / red leather upholstery. They were manufactured by Hickory Chair Furniture Company. They are marked and date to t...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

PETITE Vintage French Pastry Bar Cart Brass Glass Tray Serving Trolley Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
PETITE Vintage French Pastry Bar Cart Brass Glass Tray Serving Trolley Table. Direct from France, an elegant and versatile vintage two-tier French serving cart, in a very small ‘pas...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

19th C Pine Cabinet with Wavy Glass
Located in Round Top, TX
Substantial pine cabinet with wavy glass-front doors above and concealed storage below, beautifully combines rustic charm with traditional architectural detailing. The upper cabinet ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Steel

Antique 1921 Rosenthal Adolf Oppel Europa on the Bull Porcelain Figurine 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique Art Deco c.1921 Rosenthal porcelain figurine depicting Europa and the Bull, designed by Adolf Opel. H 603/2 incised on base. Green stamp Dimensions: 9" x 4" x 10" (Widt...
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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

1900 Large Leaded Glass Caldwell Lantern
Located in New York, NY
1900 Caldwell unusual design leaded glass large lantern with 6 interior lights. Has ribbons and flowers design, also has canopy and additional chain. newly rewired (UL)
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Style Round Brass Coffee Table with Marble Top by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style round coffee table is made of brass with a Carrara white marble top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Bed Frames
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th century pair of Italian carved bed frames featuring neoclassical style trompe l'oeil swag headboards. The solid beech wood has a weathered, aged patina on the finish highlightin...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Adams Style Paint Decorated Display China Cabinet
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Adams Style Paint Decorated Display China Cabinet Beautiful 20th century hand painted satinwood cabinet on console base by Yorkshire House. N...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Satinwood

Pair 1940s French Ebonized Directoire Style End Table Nightstands
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 1940s French ebonized Directoire style end tables composed of black lacquered wood, white marble top, and brass hardware and sabots.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

Single Martini Tripod Hand Forged Hoof Feet Side Table, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Single martini tripod hand forged hoof feet side table, in stock Hammered and forged iron iron Hand Made in France Warm black patina that gives it a timeless aesthetic. Available in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

French Neoclassical Style Silver Plated Champagne Cooler
Located in Houston, TX
French Neoclassical Style Silver Plated Champagne Cooler. Offered is a lovely French Neoclassical style silver plated champagne / wine cooler or ice bucket. This beautifully detaile...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

1970s Elegant France Neoclassic Brass Lantern with Curved Glass
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Brass lantern with curved glass from France, 1970. This elegant pendant light features a classic design with a polished brass frame and curved glass panels, creating a timeless look....
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver Candlesticks Holders, Gorham, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sterling silver candlestick holders, Gorham Silversmiths, circa mid-20th century, America. Classic sterling silver candlestick holders; a great pair for many dining experie...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Sterling Silver

French Vintage Brass & Glass Tiered Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A versatile midcentury French, Neoclassical brass & glass two-tiered round side table that will easily rise to the occasion as a serving trolley when entertaining. Four legs with flu...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Brass Chandelier 1920 Hand-Knotted Crystals in Amber Smoke Grey Clear
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant chandelier was crafted in Italy around 1920 and reflects the refined neoclassical Historicist style of the early 20th century. It combines the decorative tradition of th...
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Crystal, Brass

Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Uplighter Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural alabaster Art Deco period urn table lamp with neoclassical design, Italy, 1940s. This elegant carved alabaster neoclassical 'uplighter' urn lamp will be a nice addition pl...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Life-Size Patinated Bronze Garden Swans, France, 20th Century (Pre-WWII)
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Life-Size Patinated Bronze Garden Swans, France, 20th Century (Pre-WWII) A monumental and finely detailed pair of life-size patinated bron...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Italian Marble Sculpture of Foot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical Italian marble sculpture of a Roman foot. Sculpted with great attention to detail.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling Silver Serving Spoon in "Vine with Grapes"
Located in New York, NY
This elegant sterling silver serving spoon by the legendary Tiffany & Co. is a testament to the masterful craftsmanship and superb design synonymous with the firm's legacy in America...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Vintage Brass & Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This vintage 20th-century lantern exemplifies French craftsmanship and reverence for tradition with its flamboyant brass frame of scrollwork that will really light up a room. Likely ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

French Neolcassical Cast Bronze Boy w Torch Figural Candle Holder Statue 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
French Neoclassical cast bronze candlestick holder / candelabra featuring Art Nouveau styling with the figure of a young boy holding a torchiere above his head, on an ornate base. D...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Electrified 18th century Wrought Iron European Wall Sconces
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of Electrified 18th century Wrought Iron European Wall Sconces Anonymous Europe; late18th century Iron Approximate size: 26.5 (h) x 15 (w) x 5.5 (d) in. each This exquisite p...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

Andje Pietrzyk - Monumental golden bronze horse
Located in BARSAC, FR
Andje Pietrzyk Monumental golden bronze horse Beautiful creation made of finely polished bronze and covered in gold leaves worth 24 carats, it represents perfectly the beauty ...
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1990s Austrian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Marble Top Demilune Console
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century French Louis XVI painted marble top demilune console will make a beautiful accent for an entryway, hall or staircase! Resplendent with stunning architecture and embellis...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Jules Moigniez (French 1834 - ) Bronze Figure of Eagle on Marble Plinth, Signed
Located in Germantown, MD
Jules Moigniez, Patinated Cast Bronze Figure of Eagle on marble Plinth. Jules Moigniez (French 28 May 1835 – 29 May 1894) was a French animalier sculptor who worked during the 19th c...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

THE LAOCOON GROUP Bronze SCULPTURE by FONDERIA CHIURAZZI, Italy 1880-1890
Located in PARIS, FR
A patinated bronze sculpture reproduction of the Laocoon group by the Napolitan world famous Fonderia Chiurazzi, Italy 1880-1900. Rediscovered in 1506 in Rome The Laocoon Group is believed to be created sometime between 42-20 BCE by three sculptors from Rhodos – Hagesander, Athenodoros and Polydorus, after the work of more ancien Hellenistic sculptors. Recreated and issued (with several sizes and creative variations) by Fonderia Chiurrazzi, this piece is more than just an incredibly precise and expressive reproduction of the iconic antic sculpture...
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1880s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Directoire Style Wrought Iron Granite Coffee Cocktail Table 50"
Located in Dayton, OH
Impressive late 20th century Neoclassical Directoire style coffee / cocktail table featuring a wrought iron base with a foliate leaf design, gold rosette medallions, and a large gran...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Granite, Iron

Neoclassical furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Wedgwood, Carpanese Home Italia, and Workstead. 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 furniture 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 $3,450.

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