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
THOMASVILLE 1960's Neoclassical Painted Curio Cabinet
By Thomasville
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Neoclassical style curio display cabinet by Thomasville. Solid hardwood painted antique white, yellow & green, pediment crown to top, decorative arched side columns, brass mesh and...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Kindel Furniture Neoclassical Cherry and Gold Gilt Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or Regency style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet
By Kindel Furniture
USA, 1970s
Gorgeous book-matched cherry wood, with gold gilt detai...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Cherry, Giltwood
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
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
French Armoirette with 1 folding door in solid cherry, mole-grey lacquered doors
Located in Landivy, FR
This French armoire is part of the Mélanie collection, a modern interpretation of the French Directoire style of the late 18th century.
This style is famous for its straight, classi...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Pair of Abstract Obelisk Bookcase Cabinets by Baker Furniture
Located in North York, ON
Pair of abstract Obelisk bookshelves by Baker Furniture. Solid mahogany construction, featuring custom two-tone finish. Bookcases contain 6 shelves on both the front and rear of the ...
Category
2010s 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
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
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
Russian Chest of Drawers
Located in Madrid, ES
Russian chest of drawers with bronze beads and original patina, it is in good condition
Category
1820s Russian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
TOMLINSON 1960's Neoclassical Console Cabinet with Carved Arch Bookcase
By Tomlinson
Located in Charlotte, NC
A Neoclassical style console cabinet with arched bookcase top by Tomlinson Furniture. Walnut with their Tokay finish, slight distressing and brass hardwa...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
19th Century Wood Italian Box
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
19th century wood Italian box.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
1820s Belgian Bleached Oak Armoire
Located in High Point, NC
This tall armoire was crafted in Belgium, circa 1820. Standing on bun feet, this antique treasure features a carved front, brass scrolled escutcheons and...
Category
19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Firle Pier Cabinet
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine Chippendale design marquetry inlaid satinwood pier cabinet. The base is designed as a cupboard with adjustable interior shelves. There is a cent...
Category
16th Century British Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Satinwood
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
Pair of 19th Century French Bronze-Mounted Corner Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century. French. Original marble tops. Bronze-mounted. Original hand painted scenes on doors. Mint condition.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble
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
French Display and Storage Cabinet with Neoclassical Influences
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French tall display and storage cabinet from the mid 20th century. This vintage cabinet from France, which stands approximately 7.5 ft tall, has been designed with a Neoclassical influence, which is apparent in the nice dentil molding found beneath the upper cornace, fluted trimmings, and lower case door fronts being adorned in a carved ribbon/swag and foliage motif. This display cabinet with storage, or buffet à deux-corps (which is the name for a French buffet consisting of an upper and lower case, "deux" referencing the two parts) has a pair of 8 glass paneled top doors, with adjustable display shelving inside, resting atop a lowercase which houses two wood faced paneled doors. The cabinet is presented upon petite fluted carved feet, and breaks down into two pieces, allowing for easier transport and installation. The scraped and bleached finish is accented with a light trim. This French mid...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Glass
Antique Italian Neoclassical Marquetry Marble Top Console Cabinet with Ormolu
Located in Charlotte, NC
An antique marble top console cabinet in the Italian Neoclassical style, unbranded. Mahogany and veneers, marble top, marquetry designs ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
Beacon Hill Collection Neo-Classical Style Fruitwood Cabinet by Kaplan Furniture
By Kaplan Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this for two reasons….the attention to detail for which Kaplan Furniture was known, and the size. This piece is not monstrously large as are many contemporary pieces, which makes it very versatile. It could work from dining to office to bath to foyer! Note the dental molding and Greek key apron! This is a breakfront from the Beacon Hill Collection...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassic Style Walnut & Inlaid Glass Door Armoire, Mid 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian neoclassic style walnut & inlaid glass door armoire, mid 20th century.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Antique Second American Empire Grecian Flame Mahogany Mirrored Vitrine, c1870
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Second American Empire neoclassical vitrine or china cabinet offer flame mahogany construction with stepped crest surmounting case with single glass door opening to a mirr...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Glass, Mirror
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
Mahogany Wood China Cabinet / Hutch
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Hand crafted Italian Mahogany wood two part china cabinet / hutch with interior glass shelves and mirror back splash. The hutch / cabinet is very sturdy and in good condition. Minor ...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
English Mahogany Wood Cabinet / Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Great English craftsmanship two parts mahogany wood china cabinet / bookcase with interior glass shelves & exterior Greek key influence woo...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
French Countryside Sideboard, 2 Doors and 3 Drawers, Blond Wild Cherry Stained
Located in Landivy, FR
This high buffet's design is in a French Countryside style, also called "Campagne chic". This blond wild cherry Sideboard features 3 drawers, all with dove mounted fronts, one large in the middle and two small on the sides.
The 2 wild...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Cherry, Oak, Wood
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
French Tall Cabinet in Solid Oak, Chestnut Stained and Pearl-Grey Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This cabinet is a furniture from our RIVE GAUCHE collection. The quality of the French oak, the finish full of charm, the ironed handles, entries and key give RIVE GAUCHE this very c...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Iron
2 Doors Classical Cabinet in Cherry, White-Cream Lacquered, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2 doors cabinet is a handmade and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period style is remarkable with its straight, cla...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Cherry, Oak
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
2 Doors Directoire Cabinet in Solid French Cherry 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 tim...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Cherry, Oak
Pair of Continental 19th Century Neoclassical Style Cabinets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and most unique pair of Continental 19th century Neo-Classical st. ebony, ash wood, ormolu and Portoro marble cabinets. Each cabinet is raised by a straight base with eleg...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
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
French Cherry Bonnetière, Campaign Style, 1 Drawer, 2 Shelves, Cream Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This French bonnetiere belongs to our TRADITION collection, which takes its design and inspiration from the French countryside "proviincial" style, also called "Campagne chic". The ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Early 20th-C. Italian Neo-Classical Style Faux Marble Painted Demilune Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a show stopper! It is an early 20th century Italian neo-classical style faux marble painted demilune cabinet. The coloration is wonder...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Paint, Wood
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
Antique Italian Neoclassical Olivewood Pyramidal Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Italian neoclassical olivewood pyramidal cabinet, in two parts, the tapering upper case with shelved interior, and brass mesh doors, with key. ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
20th-C. Neo-Classical Satinwood Cabinet / Bookcase by Baker Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a good looking cabinet! This is a neo-classical style cabinet by Baker Furniture Company. The top portion is lit, and it is two pieces. The cabinet is marked and in very good...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Satinwood
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
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
French Cabinet in Solid Oak, Royal Brown Stained and Pearl Grey Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This cabinet belongs to our RIVE GAUCHE Collection, very elegant and full of charm in a typical French classical style.
The top is royal dark brown stained and the rest is pearl gr...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Iron
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
Italian Hand-Painted and Parcel Gilt Bookcase Bibliotheque, 19 Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Embossing Italian hand-painted and parcel gilt book case display cabinet, late 19 century.
A parcel gilt arched crowning, above four shelving compartments decorated in a floral moti...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique 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
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
Neoclassical Italian Painted Pyramidal Cabinet with Giltwood Details
Located in Atlanta, GA
20th century Italian neoclassical painted pyramidal cabinet, in two parts, the tapering upper case with shelved interior, and brass mesh doors. The low...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Wire
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
Contemporary North End Wall Cabinet in Walnut, Curly Oak with Barred Glass Door
Located in Durham, NC
The North end wall cabinet is clean, contemporary piece with traditional elements including a molding pattern unique to Meredith Hart furniture over the glass door. Deep enough to ho...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
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
Art Deco Neoclassical Cabinet in Cuban Mahogany by Pierre Lardin, France, 1940
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
French Art Deco sideboard and bookcase made of exotic ribbon striped Cuban mahogany wood. Neoclassical design features architectural elements with Directoire style accents. The sideb...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf
English Mahogany Showcase Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
English showcase. Mahogany wood, XIX century.
Showcase with shelves and two doors with glass and geometric decoration topped by a split pediment wi...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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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