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
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
Huge Ralph Lauren American Hardwood Astral Glazed Bookcase
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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
Cherry Wood 2 Doors 3 Drawers French Cabinet, White and Grey Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This cabinet is a handmade and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classical and timeless lines.
This traditional high buffet...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Vintage Henkel Harris Two Piece China Closet
Located in Annville, PA
A Vintage Henkel Harris Two Piece China closet. This china closet is impressive in both it’s design and scale. Made of beautifully grained solid mahogany, the bookcase top features t...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
French Handcrafted Cabinet in Solid Oak, Chestnut Oak Stained, Satin Polished
Located in Landivy, FR
This Cabinet is a handcrafted typical French Countryside style. It is a 100% made in France with French solid oak.
This neat, white cream lacquered and chestnut stained cabinet fe...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Wood
Late 19th C. Bow Glass Sided Display Cabinet from an Upscale Boston Fashion Shop
Located in Nashua, NH
One of a pair of incredible bow glass sided show cases from one of the exclusive ladies fashion shops in the Newbury Street area of Boston,Ma. These spectacularly designed cabinets d...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian Neoclassical Painted and Gilt Wood Arched Glass Display Case, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical gilt carved wood and painted arched glass display case with flanking acorn finials, bell flowers, original glass, interior adjustable shelves, and resting on cla...
Category
1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Gesso, Glass, Giltwood
Vintage Baker Furniture Mid-Century 'Milling Road' Golden Mahogany Tiered 2-Draw
Located in San Francisco, CA
a good quality cabinet in the neoclassical style with inset square top of ribbon mahogany above a single drawer apron raised on turned supports all joined by a lower shelf over a sin...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
E. 1900's Antique French Neoclassical, Carved, Walnut, On Stand, Figural Cabinet
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome Antique Cabinet French Neoclassical, Carved, Walnut, On Stand, Figural, 20th Century Early. 1900's!! Great for displays of your antique treasures!
French Neoclassical carv...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Venetian Style Mirrored Chest or End Table from Italy
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Italian mirrored chest or nightstand or end table in the Venetian style, featuring a rectangular mirrored glass top over a mirrored frieze cabinet of three sides adorned with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Late 19th C. Bow Glass Sided Display Cabinet from an Upscale Boston Fashion Shop
Located in Nashua, NH
One of a pair of incredible bow glass sided show cases from one of the exclusive ladies fashion shops in the Newbury Street area of Boston,Ma. These spectacularly designed cabinets d...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
A Pair of Neoclassical Design Two-Part Cabinets
Located in New York, NY
A pair of two-part cabinets in a Neoclassical design. The lower cabinet with oval pierced fret panel backed with fabric, concealing multiple mahogany drawers fit for cutlery and dini...
Category
1890s Swedish Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
French Pair Neoclassic Empire Style Slender Nightstand Side Chests , Mid 20th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French pair of Neoclassic Empire style side wooden side cabinets from the mid 20th century. These vintage cabinets from France have been designed with Neoclassical Empire influence...
Category
Mid-20th Century French 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
Antique French Neoclassical-Style Carved-Wood Buffet Console, in Blue Color
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French neoclassical style carved and painted wood buffet cabinet from the early 20th century. This antique cabinet from France features a rectangular-shaped top top, with pronounced rounded corners, which rests atop a neoclassical style case which houses three drawers set horizontally above a pair of doors, flanked within rounded and fluted side posts (whose carving is repeated down the rear side posts). This server is nicely raised upon rounded and flute-carved legs, which taper gently and terminate into petite metal feet. The doors open to reveal an interior shelf and plentiful storage space within. This piece has a custom blue palette (including shades of turquoise, teal, and aqua) with a slate blue top. This early 20th century French buffet server...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Pair of Neoclassical Style Bedside Cabinets Retailed by Au Gros Chêne
Located in London, GB
Pair of neoclassical style bedside cabinets retailed by Au Gros Chêne
French, late 19th century
Dimensions: Height 83cm, width 50cm, depth 35cm
Designed in the refined Neoclassi...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Historic etagere, Northern Europe, circa 1880.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Historic etagere from the beginning of the 20th century, Northern Europe.
Dimensions: height 190 cm / width 101 cm / depth 43 cm
Category
Late 19th Century Norwegian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Chippendale Fretted Open Cabinet
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An exceptional George II design Chinese Chippendale mahogany open fret cabinet, suitable as a bedside or drawing room dwarf book cabinet. The Chippendale ...
Category
16th Century British Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Neoclassical 18th Century Walnut Demilune Cabinet with Marquetry Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian neoclassical period walnut demi-lune cabinet from the 18th century with yellow marble top. Created in Italy during the 18th century, this demi-lune cabinet features a semi...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
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
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
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
Neoclassical Partial Gilt Decorated Fruitwood & Faux Marble Top Console Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 20th Century Neoclassical Partial Gilt Decorated Fruitwood and Faux Marble Top Console Cabinet. One adjustable height shelf.
Measures 32.75" in width, 12.5" in depth and 34" i...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
19th Century English Satinwood Neoclassical Style Side Cabinet By Maple & Co
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine 19th century Satinwood side cabinet in the Neoclassical style, of arc-en-arbalette form, rising from six carved elegant legs, the central bow fronted door centred by a n...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood
Highly Important Pair of Neoclassical Side Cabinets by Jules Piret, circa 1860
By Jules Piret
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare and highly important pair of neoclassical style gilt-bronze and biscuit porcelain mounted mahogany side cabinets, by Jules Piret.
French, circa 1...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Austrian Neoclassical Style Bookcase Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
Continental Austrian neoclassical style oak bookcase cabinet with geometric inlay, gilt egg-and-dart detail, ebonized trim, and Gothic filigree o...
Category
18th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Antique Neoclassical Music Cabinet, Office Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Neoclassical Music Cabinet ~ Office Cabinet is an intriguing glimpse into the past, while an excellent choice to provide yeoman's service now and into the future! Originally ...
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Russian Plum Pudding Mahogany Bookcases
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Russian (Circa 1820) plum pudding mahogany bookcase cabinets with brass trim and "X" design on 2 front doors, with 2 lower doors and fall...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Russian Neoclassic Mahogany Secretaire
Located in Queens, NY
Russian Neoclassic (Late 18th/ Early 19th Century) ormolu mounted ebonized and mahogany secretaire cabinet with a Pair of doors above a fitted fall...
Category
Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Giltwood Domed Top Display Cabinets, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare pair of giltwood domed top display cabinets.
English, circa 1900.
Each cabinet has a domed top comprising of four glazed sections divided by mouldings. The glazed sides ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Early 19th C. Italian Small-Sized Neoclassical Cabinet w/Decorative Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian small-sized neoclassical commode with decorative foliage inlay from the early 19th century. This antique cabinet from Italy features decorative inlay throughout; with an o...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Curious French Sideboard Signed E. Duru
Located in Rome, IT
A curious French early 20th century sideboard signed E. Duru with three doors. White and green veined marble-top. Neo Greek vase form feet. Signed in centre of the front door.
Measu...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Cabinet Adam Revival Neo Classical Commode
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a gorgeous Adam Revival cabinet in mahogany
Demi lune form and decorated with classical designs including rossettes, garlands, urns and lions heads
Plenty of storage ...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century English Marquetry Side Cabinet in the Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
A Fine and Decorative Side Cabinet in the Hepplewhite Manner
Constructed in goncalo alves, with satinwood crossbanding and specimen woods used in the inlays; of serpentine form, ris...
Category
19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Satinwood
Pair of Vintage Low Lighted Display Cabinets with Lock & Key
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of vintage showcases end tables feature hardwood frame, original mahogany finish, glass doors and shelving, lighted interior with single key for the pair.
Dimensions: 22.2...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Trompe L'oeil Painted Cabinet
Located in Troy, NY
Very decorative, rare and whimsical two-part cabinet, featuring charming trompe l'oeil still lives of imaginary kitchen items. Top and bottom part with d...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Italian Newspapers-Classical Style Hand Painted Top Cabinet / Credenza
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a hand painted Italian Neo-classical style cabinet with faux marble top. It also features a blush toned real marble top. The cabinet opens to a single shelf. The neutral ton...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Pair of Continental 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Walnut and Fruitwood Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and large scale pair of Continental early 19th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut and ebonized Fruitwood cabinets. Each cabinet is raised by four elegant walnut bun feet bel...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut
Oliver Bedside table with 1 Drawer
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DIMENSIONS 28" W x 25" H x 18" D
Oak, walnut, cerused oak + charcoal leather, walnut + blue lacquer, whitewashed oak + blush lacquer
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Glass Cabinet with Wood Neoclassic, 6217
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Right door glass cabinet with transparent glasses without friezes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
Pair of Victorian Corner Cabinets of Windsor Castle Provenance
Located in London, GB
Pair of Victorian corner cabinets of Windsor Castle provenance
English, 19th Century
Measures: Height 96cm, width 74cm, depth 50cm
These superb corner cabinets are crafted from lustrous wood, gilt bronze, and marble. The cabinets feature shaped white marble tops, which are set above entablatures finished with gilt bronze mounts. The curved door of each cabinet features a blind gilt bronze frame and is flanked by a pair of wooden columns...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Exceptional 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Parquetry and Marquetry Commode
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A superior example of 18th century Italian cabinetry, demonstrating fine proportions and materials.
The original hand shaped sienna marble-top set within a gilded gesso molding, ov...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Siena Marble
19th Century Continental Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Étagère
Located in Dallas, TX
Superb quality and uniquely designed early 19th century neoclassical mahogany étagère with mirrored back. The shaped top above half round open shelves with supporting columns having ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Mirror
Late 20th Century Mastercraft Stained Pine Cabinet, Server
By Mastercraft
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century Mastercraft Furniture Stained Solid Pine Cabinet, Server.
Measures 37" in width, 16.25" in depth and 33" in height. Drawers are 15.5" in width, 14.5" in depth a...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Pine
19th Century Wood Italian Box
Located in Barcelona, ES
19th century wood Italian box.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Fine and Impressive Late 18th Century Neoclassical Mahogany Library Bookcase
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Mahogany, solid and veneered on oak. Openwork gallery above two doors with wire-mesh panelling, the inside with an arrangement of adjustable shelves, retaining two gilt brass escutch...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Storage Unit or Library in American Walnut, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Storage unit or library in American walnut, circa 1900.
The shelves are removable and can be adjusted differently.
Total dimensions
H 230 cm
W 145cm
D 58 cm
The high glass cabi...
Category
Late 19th Century North American Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Walnut
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
English Satinwood Bookcase Cabinet in the Neoclassical Style
By Robert Adam
Located in London, GB
A petit bookcase in the manner of the Adam brothers.
Constructed in Satinwood, with crossbanding, and polychrome hand-painted decoration; rising from tapering spade feet, the incurved lower section having a lockable cupboard door, extensively painted with a central trophy set...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood, Paint
French Marble, Gilt Bronze and Amboyna Burl Side Cabinet
Located in London, GB
This wonderful side cabinet was created in France in the 19th century. The cabinet is crafted from amboyna burl wood, with inlaid ebony wood decoration and gilt bronze (ormolu) mount...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, 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
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Glass Cabinet with Wood Neoclassic, 6601
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
2 hinged doors glass cabinet.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Metal
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Glass Cabinet with Wood Neoclassic, 6208
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
2 hinged doors + 1 fixed door glass cabinet with transparent glasses without friezes.
Other finishes available.
The item can be customized.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
French Neoclassical Style Tall Mirrored Cabinet/Armoire
Located in Southampton, NY
French neoclassical style tall mirrored cabinet/armoire
Beautiful reproduction, originally with legs, legs were cut off. Selling as is.
Parcel-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
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
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
19th Century Neo-Classical St. Cherrywood, Fruitwood and Giltwood Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most decorative Continental 19th century Neo-Classical st. Cherrywood, ebonized Fruitwood, and giltwood cabinet. The two door one drawer cabinet is raised by elegant s...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Cherry, Fruitwood, Giltwood
Neoclassical cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
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