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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
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...
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16th Century British Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

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Satinwood

Firle Pier Cabinet
Firle Pier Cabinet
$93,341 / item
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 ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Cabinets

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Bronze

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.
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

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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...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

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Brass, Iron

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...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Cabinets

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Metal, Brass, Iron

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.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Cabinets

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Wood

Mastercraft Large Impressive Illuminated Display Cabinet 1960s
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 ...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Cabinets

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Granite, Bronze

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

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...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets

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Hardwood

Bleached Theodore Alexander Demilune Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Bleached Theodore Alexander Demilune Cabinet. Has beautiful inlay work done. Item has been bleached and is ready to place.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Cabinets

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Wood

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...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

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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

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Bronze

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

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Brass

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Wooden TV Cabinet Neoclassic, 6227
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
2 doors and 2 drawers TV cabinet without friezes.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Cabinets

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Metal

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...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

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Marble, Ormolu

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

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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...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets

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Wood

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...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Mahogany

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.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

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Wood

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...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

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Elm

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

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Giltwood, Wood, Lacquer

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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

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 ...
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19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Brass

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Glass Cabinet with Wood Neoclassic, 6601
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
2 hinged doors glass cabinet.     
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Metal

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...
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1980s Vintage Neoclassical Cabinets

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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...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Cabinets

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Wood

Neoclassical Mahogany Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical mahogany cabinet, with Verde antico marble top and brass grill, North German, circa 1770.
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18th Century and Earlier German Antique 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

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Satinwood, Sycamore, Harewood

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.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

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. ...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Pine

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Tv Cabinet with Metal Parts Neoclassic, 6627
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
2 doors and 2 drawers tv cabinet.  
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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...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

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Marble, Bronze

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...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

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Mahogany, Satinwood

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...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

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Marble

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

Materials

Ormolu

21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Glass Cabinet with Wood Neoclassic, 6217
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Right door glass cabinet with transparent glasses without friezes.
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Cabinets

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Glass, 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...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Cabinets

Materials

Brass

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

Materials

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

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

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

Materials

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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