Neoclassical Cabinets
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
Drexel Heritage Italian Neoclassical Demilune Cabinet
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Neoclassical or Louis XVI style demilune console or bar cabinet
By Drexel Heritage, Late 20th Century
Hand painted wood case, with faux marble top, and original ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Italian, Tuscany, Neoclassical Period Walnut 2-Piece Bookcase Cabinet 2ndq 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
In two parts, the upper section with a shaped cornice above two large doors with original painted metal screen decorated with rosettes, the doors opening to reveal shelving, the lowe...
Category
1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mobile da ingresso in stile classico anni '80
Located in Premariacco, IT
Mobile da ingresso ideale come 'svuota tasche' o in un soggiorno vicino a dei divani.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Plywood
1780s Belgian Bleached Oak Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak cabinet from Belgium, produced circa 1780. In excellent working condition, this 18th century cabinet is an extraordinary find. Nearly as wide as it is tall, this piece...
Category
18th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Bleached Oak Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Impressive in stature, this antique oak cabinet is built elegantly in design. Crated in France during the 19th century, this cabinet is beautifully designed from its crown molding an...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
19th Century French Bleached Oak Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Hand-crafted in the 19th century, this French wooden cabinet is impressive in stature and blends antique charm with unparalleled craftsmanship. This cabinet displays two doors with w...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
Vintage Neo-classical Iron, Brass, Metal 2-door Cabinet or Dry Bar, Glass Top
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Neo-classical Iron, Brass, Metal 2-door Cabinet or Dry Bar, Glass Top
Offered for sale is a Mid-20th century neo-classical style wrought iron, brass, and metal two-door cab...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass, Iron
Cabinet with Drawers and Dressing Table
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
Cabinet with drawers and dressing table. Red tinted sycamore veneer, solid wenge base.
The cabinet presented here was custom-made according to the requests of one of our clients. It ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Sycamore, Wenge
Baker Cherry Server With Black Marble Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic lines with three apron drawers over three doors, all with dark painted string inlay type details, the doors in a diamond motif and two with brass shield form escutcheons and two keys. The two doors open to compartments (lacking shelves). The skirt rail and lower front feet with ebonized painted line detail.
With a fine black variegated marble top.
L. 68", Depth 21", H. 35"
Condition: There is age and use related wear including scrapes to the side supports and right front foot, areas of finish loss and some ring...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Alexander Julian Home Colours Neoclassical Cherry China Display Cabinet Hutch
Located in Dayton, OH
Alexander Julian Home Colours Buffet and Hutch. Made from cherry with geometric inlaid paneling and swirl marble door pulls. Display portion is illumi...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Cherry
Early 19th Century French or Baltic Neoclassical Marble Top Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
Beautiful early 19th century French or Baltic neoclassical walnut and marble top 2 door cabinet with canted corners and turned legs. This cabinet came from an incredible apartment in...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Huge Ralph Lauren American Hardwood Astral Glazed Bookcase
Located in GB
We are is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite Monumental, RRP £56,000 Ralph Lauren Astral Glazed, Thomas Chippendale style, library bookcase with internal lights
I have ar...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Hardwood
Neoclassical Brass Veneer Cabinet Bookcase
Located in Houston, TX
A 1970s handsome etched brass veneer neoclassical breakfront with half inch thick smoked glass shelving and three cabinet doors.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
19th century Demi Lune Credenza, Germany 1830
Located in Belmont, MA
This Neoclassical Demi LuneCredenza dates back to around 1830 and comes from Northern Germany. The credenza has three doors and three drawers. It has a pretty mahogany veneer. The ha...
Category
1820s German Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
TOMLINSON 1960's Neoclassical Console Cabinet
By Tomlinson
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Neoclassical style console cabinet by Tomlinson Furniture. Walnut with their Tokay finish, slight distressing and brass hardware. Features cabinet with two bi-fold doors revealing ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique Early American Painted Bohemian Farmhouse Corner Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Early American style blue painted farmhouse corner cupboard or cabinet, circa 1900s. Features quarter cut turned columns with three shelves, one drawer and lower cabinet. Mea...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, Paint
19th-Century American Classical Mahogany Tall Chest of Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time with our exquisite 19th-century tall chest of drawers, which has been skillfully restored to its former glory by our dedicated tea...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century Wood Italian Box
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
19th century wood Italian box.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Vintage Bassett Maple Dry Sink Cabinet with Copper Lined Basin
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage Bassett maple dry sink cabinet with copper lined basin. Very good vintage condition. Brass lion head drop pulls.
Measures 40" W x 19" D x 50....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mastercraft Large Impressive Illuminated Display Cabinet 1960s
By Mastercraft
Located in New York, NY
Stunning large illuminated Neoclassical display cabinet in bronze and mahogany with black granite on front and antique glass on back wall ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Granite, Bronze
Oak Parquetry Media Cabinet, Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
An oak parquetry four-door entertainment media cabinet, perfect to use as a cabinet for additional storage space or an entertainment console. It has oak ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
French Neo Classical Hand Painted Wine Cabinet Rack, 1980s
Located in Germantown, MD
Amazing French neo classical wine cabinet / Rack with three top drawers. Hand Painted and glazed. Middle drawers comes with built in wine opener case with beautiful smooth wine opene...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Textile, Fruitwood, Paint
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A Neoclassical style chest of drawers from the 19th century, acquired from the legendary American business magnate, T. Boone Pickens. Born in Italy, hand-crafted, carved and painted,...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Italian Late Neoclassic Walnut & Marble 2-Piece Altar Cabinet, Mid 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
currently in a fine home in Genova, Italy this two part cabinet has a thick slab of Carrara marble between the sections, the bottom cabinet has been reduced in depth and opens to rev...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble
1780s Flemish Eight-Door Oak Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
A bleached oak cabinet from Belgium, produced circa 1780. In excellent working condition, this 18th century cabinet is an extraordinary find. ...
Category
Late 18th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Antique White Oak Secretary with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique antique secretary with a whitewash aged finish to the white oak.
Two large glass doors at the top with adjustable shelves.
Decorative carving in the doors.
This piece ha...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Oak
19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Style Vargueno
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
Exceptional 19th century Renaissance Style Vargueno on stand.
Of classical design this papelero style vargueno, serves well as a book case, the fron...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Unusual German Neoclassical Cabinet with Faux-Book Spine Decorated Door
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An unusual and decorative cabinet of architectural form with one faux-book spine decorated door, enclosing two shelves. The stepped pediment with one drawer veneered with burl wood a...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Oak Parquetry Media Cabinet - Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
An oak parquetry four-door entertainment media cabinet, perfect to use as a cabinet for additional storage space or an entertainment console. It has oak parquetry doors accented with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Thomasville Bogart Collection "Bel Air" Mahogany Curio China Display Cabinet
By Thomasville
Located in Toledo, OH
A stunning mahogany curio cabinet by Thomasville from the Bogart Collection, "Bel Air". This beautiful cabinet features heavy serpentine plate glass ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Pair of 19th C. Continental Neoclassical Figured Wood Cabinets
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Exquisite cabinetry with shaped top and bead-and-reel molding over the cavetto cornice. The top bowed drawer with a foliate escutcheon with a key. The bow front cabinet door with mat...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Hugh 4-Door Glass Cabinet 1900 Early 20th Century Gustavian Style
Located in Vienna, AT
Amazing hugh cabinet of the early 20th century. This piece was standing in a Viennese private school which was founded in 1897. Focus of this school was European education. The students came mainly from all parts of the Danube Monarchy. The cabinet is one of severals. More and less with the similar dimension. Herbal, biology supplements, globes aso. Were exhibited in this glass vitrine.
The frame is completely disassembled so you can deliver it rather easily. The frame is made of glazed softwood. Due to the age and the weight of the doors it is not easy to close them totally. But it should be no problem with a little bit pressure.
The lower part has 12 drawer, 4 pieces in one row.
Some of the glasses are old and you can see the tiny bubbles in the glass, some are new.
To re-assemble the cabinet you need a carpenter! We restored this piece in our workshop and then 4 men helped to re-assemble the piece in our gallery with the advise of our carpenter.
Please ask if you need a smaller version, or if you need more shelves.
The furnitures inside...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Softwood
Italian Neoclassic Style Marquetry Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular faux marble top over a case with a single drawer over a pair of cabinet doors opening to a fitted interior with drawers, over a drawer and a door, sides with similar deco...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Late 19th Century Indonesian Teak Wood Textile Cabinet with Two Bottom Drawers
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 19th Century Indonesian teak wood textile cabinet
Beautifully carved teak wood with two cabinet doors over two nicely spaced shelves and two...
Category
19th Century Indonesian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Neoclassical Cabinet, Probably Berlin, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Two-door cabinet with smooth front with panels veneered in mahogany. The smooth plinth rests on low square feet. The temple-like pediment with smooth tympanum field is visually set o...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century Italian Plinths
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of 19th century Italian painted plinths with faux bas relief motifs and giltwood accents. They are actually cabinets with one interior shelf. Original hardware and keys.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Giltwood, Wood
Faux Marble Painted Wood Pedestal or Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
Probably American with a cabinet door with enclosed shelves. Large scale. Collection of William Hodgins.
Category
1820s North American Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Pair of French Napoleon III NeoClassical Rosewood Encoignures
Located in Nashville, TN
Featured is a pair of French Napoleon III neo classical Encoignure cabinet's in rosewood mounted with gilt bronze foliate and heavily inlaid with neoclassical themes throughout. The ...
Category
1870s French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Free Standing Cabinet Bar by Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Fine mahogany free standing cabinet bar by Paolo Buffa made in Italy, circa 1950s. Opposing doors swing open to reveal mirrored and fitted interi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Exhibition Quality Late 19th Century Swiss Satinwood Display Cabinet
Located in Altrincham, GB
Exhibition quality Late 19th Century Swiss satinwood display cabinet with exquisite classical gilt bronze figures, Anthemion, Serpents, Torches and Diabolic Faces - Zehnle & Bussinge...
Category
1890s Swiss Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Bremer Cabinet, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large beveled cabinet with two doors and two drawers and gold and silver patinated stucco decorations in the form of vines and fruit baskets.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Russian Neoclassical Mahogany Brass-Inlaid Cabinet, Circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Russian neoclassical mahogany cabinet with brass inlay, circa 1820.
Upper cabinet fitted with glass sides and front glass door with three ...
Category
19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Napoleon III French Vitrine Cabinet
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine late 19th century Napoleon III glazed cabinet on chest, the shaped grey marble top above a curved frieze and mounted with fine gilt bronze mounts. The vitrine with a full widt...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian Laquered White and Silver Neoclassic Midcentury Entry Cabinet or Console
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1950s Italian white and silver neoclassical midcentury entry cabinet or console
Measures cm: H 77, W 85, D 40.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Butler's Desk and Etagére, New York, Possibly Duncan Phyfe
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in New York, NY
Butler’s Desk and Etagére, circa 1825
New York, possibly by Duncan Phyfe
Mahogany (secondary woods: mahogany, pine, poplar), with ormolu mounts, marble,...
Category
1820s American Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Neoclassical Faux Marble Lacquer and Giltwood Open Shelves Cabinets
Located in Firenze, IT
Add extra shelving and storage space to your living room, library or study with this important antique architecturally hand- carved open cabinets or bookcases in Neoclassical style.
Crafted in Venice, Italy, during 19th Century, these elegant faux marble lacquer and parcel gilt display cabinets feature a gorgeous architectural shape with graduated giltwood cornice on top and a graduated giltwood moulded socle, a big niche with shelf across the front and a very spacious compartment with a door below. Wonderful scale and proportions, statement hight and width but depth narrow enought to place these storage case pieces of furniture even in an entryway hallow.
This dramatic pair of Italian neoclassical bookcase...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Giltwood, Wood, Lacquer
Tall 19th Century Neoclassical Palisander Cabinet
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Probably the tallest cabinet on the market.
A breathtaking neoclassical palisander cabinet from the 19th century. Presumably of French origin.
Solid rosewood and veneered on oak.
...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Palisander
19th Century French Gilded Porcelain Jewelry Cabinet, Manner of Martin Carlin
By Martin Carlin
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent Neo-classical 19th century Louis XVI taste giltwood royal jewelry cabinet, in the manner Parisian ébéniste Martin Carlin (b.1730–1785).
...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
Italian Neoclassical Ormolu-Mounted Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Stunning neoclassical Italian ormolu-mounted mahogany bookcase. Lined in a light moire taffeta silk, with three shelves.
circa 1820.
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Neoclassical Mahogany Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical mahogany cabinet, with Verde antico marble top and brass grill,
North German, circa 1770.
Category
18th Century and Earlier German Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Large DIRECTOIRE style 2 sliding door Armoire Wardrobe in solid cherry, France
Located in Landivy, FR
MELANIE Collection
This armoire is part of the Mélanie collection, a modern interpretation of the French Directoire style of the late 18th century. We find the straight, classic and ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Cherry, Oak
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Napoleon Painted Commode Chest Cabinet 48"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Italian Neoclassical / Napoleon revival style commode, chest or cabinet featuring black and red painted motif with central trophy urn surrounded by acanthus designs.
Dimensi...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Rustic Black Watchmakers Glass Display Console
Located in North York, ON
The design of this piece was inspired by a 19th century watchmakers shop. It is a replica of the piece used to display the keeper’s merchandise. The c...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique American Classical Figured Mahogany Nightstand With Rope Carved Legs
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 19th c. American Classical figured mahogany nightstand on turned legs. Two flame mahogany drawers with embossed eagle brass pulls and keyholes (key not retained) below a convex...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
1950s French Neo-Classical Style Hand Painted Cabinet / Hutch / Sideboard
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1950s hand painted French cabinet with neo-classical styling. I think my favorite feature besides the faux marble columns and wire door fronts, is it’s size. At 71” tall...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wire
Italian Neo-classic Style 19th Century Cream Painted and Parcel-Gilt Breakfront
Located in New York, NY
Italian Neo-classic Style (19th Century) cream painted and parcel-gilt breakfront / bookcase in 2 sections featuring grated compartments with storage shelves and carved relief column...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Giltwood
Italian Late Neoclassic Walnut Small Glass Door Cabinet, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
The upper section of graduated form with two shelves thus three levels, the lower section with finials and a pull-out slide for folding or additional work space and two drawers, the ...
Category
1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Mid Century Four Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Four Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet. Keys ( 2) and lock present and functional.
Measures 16" in with, 17" in depth and 50.5" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Neoclassical cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical cabinets 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 cabinets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical cabinets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and France pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original cabinets, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Carpanese Home Italia, Jonathan Sainsbury, and Kindel Furniture. 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 cabinets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $495 and tops out at $1,119,968 while the average work can sell for $6,103.
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