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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
Pair of Antique Hardstone and Ormolu Mounted Cabinets by Béfort Jeune
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique hardstone and ormolu mounted cabinets by Béfort Jeune French, Late 19th Century Height 151cm, width 112cm, depth 52cm This outstanding pair of cabinets was crafted b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

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Stone, Marble, Brass, Ormolu

Antique French Mahogany and Ormolu Cabinet by Grohé Frères
Located in London, GB
Antique French mahogany and ormolu cabinet by Grohé Frères French, c. 1860 Height 112cm, width 124cm, depth 52cm The well-known firm of cabinetmakers, Grohé Frères crafted this sup...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

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Marble, Ormolu

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...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

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Fruitwood, Walnut

Early 20th Century Mahogany Wood Demilune Shape Historical Charleston Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Add a touch of historical charm to your space with this North American Early 20th Century Mahogany Wood Demilune Shape China Cabinet, a remarkable piece of furniture that reflects the craftsmanship and design of the era. The charleston inlaid...
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Early 20th Century North American Neoclassical Cabinets

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Brass

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...
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Cabinets

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Mahogany

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...
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Early 20th Century American 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 ...
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2010s American Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets

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Glass, Hardwood

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...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

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Mahogany

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...
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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...
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1890s Swedish Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

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...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Cabinets

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Brass, Bronze, Gold Leaf

Vintage Lexington Display Cabinet two parts
Located in Birmingham, AL
Lexington traditional style china cabinet in a light finish. There are three glass shelves with mirror back , which reflected the surrounding in the photo with two drawers below th...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets

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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....
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Brass, Copper

Italian Neoclassical Crotch Mahogany Linen Press, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian graduated three-drawer crotch mahogany neoclassical linen press with carved molded edges, side corner Corinthian ormolu mounts, interior shelving, original brass pulls and te...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique 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...
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1890s Swiss Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

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Ormolu

19th Century English Satinwood Neoclassical Style Side Cabinet 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...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood

Butler's Desk and Etagére, New York, Possibly 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,...
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1820s American Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

Inlayed Cabinet Commode, Italy, 1860s
Located in Chorzów, PL
An inlayed chest of drawers, produced in Italy, in mid-19th century XX century. Very good condition. Made of walnut wood, finished with marble top.  
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

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Walnut

Swedish Neoclassical Raised Cabinet w Shelving
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish mid 19th century neoclassical raised cabinet. This antique cabinet from Sweden features an upper case with single door which is raised upon two rounded front legs and a sol...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

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Marble

Antique Napoleon III Period Oak and Silvered Bronze Tobacco Cabinet by Diehl
Located in London, GB
Crafted by the acclaimed cabinetmaker, Charles-Guillaume Diehl (1811-1885), this tobacco (humidor) cabinet is a truly exquisite piece of antique oak furniture...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

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...
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1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Gesso, Glass, Giltwood

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...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Brass

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...
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Mid-20th Century French 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...
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19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Satinwood

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...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Pine

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...
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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Ormolu

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...
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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...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Walnut, Verdigris Bronze, Giltwood and and Gris St. Anne marble cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and most impressive Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. Walnut, Verdigris Bronze, Giltwood and and Gris St. Anne marble cabinet. This handsome demi lune shaped cabin...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

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 ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

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...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Marble

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...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets

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Wood

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...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Siena Marble

19th Century Neo Classical Style Painted Mahogany Side Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
19th Century Neo Classical Style Painted Mahogany Single Drawer Side Cabinet with paw feet. Measures 24.5" in width , 20.25" on depth, 39" in height.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany, Paint

Bedside Cabinet, Italy, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Italian bedside cabinet made from solid and veneered walnut, dating to the late 18th century. Features include a narrow drawer with a brass ring pull, a practical tambour door, and a...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Bronze

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...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Metal

French Armoirette Cabinet with 1 folding Door in solid cherry wood
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. The Directoire style is famous for its straigh...
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2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Inlaid Corner Cabinet of the Neo-Classical Revival Period
Located in London, GB
A fine corner cabinet in the neoclassical revival taste firmly attributed to Maples & Co Constructed using the very finest timbers and workmanship, the lustrous satinwood counterpointed by inlays in specimen woods including sycamore and harewood; rising from turned and knopped legs, the single lockable blind door quarter veneered about a central roundel depicting with great depth and clarity a meeting between Cupid and Euterpe, the goddess of music...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Satinwood, Sycamore, Harewood

19th Century, Pair of Italian Walnut Wood Pedestal Cabinets
Located in IT
19th Century, Pair of Italian Walnut Wood Pedestal Cabinets This elegant pair of pedestal cabinets was crafted in Piedmont, in Italy, in the 19th century. Made from solid walnut wood...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

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Marble

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 ...
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16th Century British Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

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 ...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Wood

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...
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Late 19th Century North American Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Walnut

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...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Vintage Antique Cabinet Made by Lineage a Subdivision of Drexel Heritage
By Lineage
Located in Birmingham, AL
This vintage / antique cabinet made by lineage a subdivision of Drexel heritage in USA. .two pieces It is a beautiful piece of furniture, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to a...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets

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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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

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Ormolu

English Satinwood Bookcase Cabinet in the Neoclassical Style
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...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

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Satinwood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Sevres Porcelain Mounted Side Cabinets
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality pair of late 19th century amboyna 'Sevres' style porcelain mounted plaques, each having wonderful gilded ormolu swag decoration to the doors, column supports to the si...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

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Ormolu

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...
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2010s American Neoclassical Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

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 ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

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Mirror, 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.
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

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Ormolu

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...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

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Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

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...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

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Mahogany

Late 20th Century Mastercraft Stained Pine Cabinet, Server
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...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets

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Pine

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...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

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Cherry, Fruitwood, Giltwood

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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