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.
Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.
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Style: Neoclassical
Italian, Tuscan, Neoclassical Pair Fruitwood & Glass-Door Cabinets, 1stq 19thc.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant pair of early 19th century fruitwood and glass cabinets from the Tuscany region of Italy. Each of two piece construction, the pair of cases having a giltwood carved detai...
Category
1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Fruitwood
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
$1,396 Sale Price
30% Off
Drexel Heritage Italian Neoclassical Demilune Cabinets, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Italian Neoclassical or Louis XVI style demilune consoles or bar cabinets
By Drexel Heritage, Late 20th Century
Hand painted wood case, with faux marble top, and...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Italian Painted Cabinet with Original Decor
Located in Middleburg, VA
A beautifully preserved example of early 19th-century Italian craftsmanship, this neoclassical painted cabinet was made in Tuscany circa 1820. The piece retains its original hand-pai...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Iron
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 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...
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2010s French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Cherry, Oak, Wood
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
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Satinwood Inlaid French Adams Sheet Music Cabinet Display Curio
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Satinwood Inlaid French Adams Sheet Music Cabinet Display Curio. Item features beautiful inlaid details, single glass door, dovetailed fall front music sheet door, rolling ca...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Wood
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...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Giltwood, Wood, Lacquer
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
$3,900 / item
French Louis XV Style Gilt Bronze-Mounted Escritoire Desk
Located in Brea, CA
This Louis XV style vanity gilt bronze-mounted desk has one wide drawer in front and there are 6 drawers on two lines for even more storage. Fine writing desk with curved sides and g...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Hardwood
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
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
$95,168 / item
Splendid antique napolitan two-door cabinet in veneered wood
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid two-door cabinet in veneered wood and inlaid with geometric motifs. In the center a classic oval encloses the star of the winds, a distinctive element of Neapolitan cabinetm...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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 Large Italian Neoclassical Walnut Architectural Cabinets
Located in Milford, NH
An impressive pair of large Neoclassical walnut architectural cabinets, each with a shaped top with molded edge accented with dentil molding surmounting a conforming case with two do...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass, Iron
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
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
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
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 center of the front door.
Measu...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$17,215 Sale Price
20% Off
Russian Neoclassic Mahogany Demilune Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
Russian Neoclassic (late 18th/early 19th Century) mother of pearl and brass mounted ebonized and mahogany demilune cabinet with stepped pediment above 2 Pairs of doors.
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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
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
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 center of the front door.
Measu...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
$17,215 Sale Price
20% Off
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
$15,662 Sale Price
16% Off
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
Palatial Russian Neoclassical Style Demilune Console Cabinet
Located in Manhasset, NY
Palatial Russian neoclassical style demilune console cabinet. A spectacular monumental cabinet in the demilune shape and Russian neoclassical ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
Antique Italian Neoclassical Hand-Painted Buffet/Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Venetian Hand-Painted Buffet/Commode is the perfect choice for adding a refined neutral color and elegant neoclassical flair, while adding a functional surface and storage. ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Pine
19th Century English Cabinet with Neoclassical Painted Scenes
Located in London, GB
Fine side cabinet in the Adams Manner
Constructed in finely figured satinwood and mahogany of great depth of colour, with polychrome hand painted decoration in the style of Angeli...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Satinwood
European Design, Russian Neoclassical Style, Cabinets, Mahogany, Bronze, 1980s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Russian neoclassical inspired double door cabinets. Each having a wonderfully polished burl mahogany finish with heavy bronze mounts reminiscent of the Russian Neoclassical E...
Category
1980s Vintage Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
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
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
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
French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Mounted Ebonized Wood Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
French neoclassical style gilt bronze mounted ebonized wood display cabinet
French, late 19th century
Measures: Height 164cm, width 122cm, depth 40cm
This fine display cabinet, attr...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
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
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Tv Cabinet with Metal Parts Neoclassic, 6627
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
2 doors and 2 drawers tv cabinet.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Metal
Italian 18th century neoclassical Cabinet or Large Credenza
Located in Troy, NY
Large Italian 18th Century Credenza or Cabinet with beautiful Palladian lines and light color.
The two doors opening to an interior with a narrow top shelf including drawers.
the low...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Elm
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 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
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Wooden TV Cabinet Neoclassic, 6227
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
2 doors and 2 drawers TV cabinet without friezes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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
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.