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
Period: 19th Century
English 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Mahogany and Ormolu Buffet/Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and extremely high quality English 19th century Neo-Classical st. flamed Mahogany and ormolu buffet/cabinet signed Edwards and Roberts. The one drawer two door cabinet is ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Italian Late Neoclassic Walnut Small Glass Door Cabinet, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
The upper section of graduated form with two shelves thus three levels, the lower section with finials and a pull-out slide for folding or additional work space and two drawers, the ...
Category
1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Neoclassic Lift-Top Cabinet, 19th C. France
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic two-door cabinet with lift top storage, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France has a slightly overhanging, rectangular-shaped top which lifts to re...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Antique Neoclassical Style Serving Cabinet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine antique English serving cabinet with two drawers and two doors. The case and handsome honey tones mahogany with faux bamboo supports resting on sabre legs with Gr...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Italy Late 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Buffet with Drawer or Low Cabinet
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a pleasant credenza or low cabinet, handmade in walnut with an inlaid in the same wood.
The top has very beautiful drawing that distinguishes this antique buffet.
Hand made...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
19th Century French Bleached Oak Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Impressive in stature, this antique oak cabinet is built elegantly in design. Crated in France during the 19th century, this cabinet is beautifully designed from its crown molding an...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
19th Century French Bleached Oak Cabinet
Located in High Point, NC
Hand-crafted in the 19th century, this French wooden cabinet is impressive in stature and blends antique charm with unparalleled craftsmanship. This cabinet displays two doors with w...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Oak
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Walnut Pedestal Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Walnut Pedestal Cabinet
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Pedestal Cabinets
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Pedestal Cabinets
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Walnut
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
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
French Period Neoclassical Carved & Bleached Wooden Buffet W/ Unusual Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French neoclassical period buffet cabinet, with unusual marble top and stunning brass hardware, from the early 19th century. This antique cabinet from...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Italian Satinwood Paint Decorated Demilune Cabinets on Tapered Legs 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian satinwood hinged demilune cabinets with paint decorated bird, foliage, and basket motif, two interior shelves, original locks with keys, and resting on squared tapere...
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Early 19th Century French or Baltic Neoclassical Marble Top Cabinet
Located in Charleston, SC
Beautiful early 19th century French or Baltic neoclassical walnut and marble top 2 door cabinet with canted corners and turned legs. This cabinet came from an incredible apartment in...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble
Antique Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Kerepes, HU
We present to you this special 2-door guessboard in classic style.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
19th Century Neoclassical Painted Built-In Antique Corner Cupboard Cabinet
Located in Shippensburg, PA
NEOCLASSICAL PARCEL-GILT PAINTED CORNER CUPBOARD
Circa late 19th century
Item # 911PZA24Q
A fantastic neoclassical built-in cupboard from the late 19th century, this gorgeous piece ...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood, Paint
Unusual German Neoclassical Cabinet with Faux-Book Spine Decorated Door
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
An unusual and decorative cabinet of architectural form with one faux-book spine decorated door, enclosing two shelves. The stepped pediment with one drawer veneered with burl wood a...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Neoclassical Bar ~ Counter with Carrara Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French neoclassical bar ~ counter with Carrara marble Top was originally designed as a beer and wine bar, and sports...
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
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
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...
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1820s German Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
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
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
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
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 ...
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1870s French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Metal, Brass
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
C19th Bookcase from Sweden with glazed top and decorative diamond detail to base
Located in London, GB
A handsome and useful mid C19th century Swedish Birch Bookcase/Cabinet in two parts.
The top section is glazed and the doors fold back into two parts. Its interior has four shelves ...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Birch
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
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).
...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
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.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
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
Antique White Oak Secretary with Carved Details
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique antique secretary with a whitewash aged finish to the white oak.
Two large glass doors at the top with adjustable shelves.
Decorative carving in the doors.
This piece ha...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Oak
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
Materials
Ormolu
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
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.
...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Palisander
Two Antique Ebonized Wood and Ormolu Cabinets with Hardstone Pietra Dura Inlay
Located in London, GB
Two antique ebonized wood and ormolu cabinets with hardstone Pietra Dura inlay
French, late 19th century
Dimensions: Height 112cm, width 135cm, dep...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Marble, Brass, Ormolu
Late 19th Century Indonesian Teak Wood Textile Cabinet with Two Bottom Drawers
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 19th Century Indonesian teak wood textile cabinet
Beautifully carved teak wood with two cabinet doors over two nicely spaced shelves and two...
Category
19th Century Indonesian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Teak
Storage Unit or Library in American Walnut, circa 1900
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Storage unit or library in American walnut, circa 1900.
The shelves are removable and can be adjusted differently.
Total dimensions
H 230 cm
W 145cm
D 58 cm
The high glass cabi...
Category
Late 19th Century North American Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Oak, Walnut
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
Louis XVI Style Satinwood Vitrine with Neoclassical Ormolu Mounts
Located in London, GB
Louis XVI style satinwood vitrine with neoclassical ormolu mounts
French, 19th century
Dimensions: Height 180cm, width 177cm, depth 45cm
This ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Ormolu
Italian Neoclassic Style Marquetry Cabinet
Located in Essex, MA
Rectangular faux marble top over a case with a single drawer over a pair of cabinet doors opening to a fitted interior with drawers, over a drawer and a door, sides with similar deco...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Highly Important Pair of Neoclassical Side Cabinets by Jules Piret, circa 1860
By Jules Piret
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A rare and highly important pair of neoclassical style gilt-bronze and biscuit porcelain mounted mahogany side cabinets, by Jules Piret.
French, circa 1...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Bronze
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
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Green Painted Italian Cabinet
Located in Middleburg, VA
This early 19th century neoclassical painted Italian cabinet is absolutely gorgeous with its intricately painted design that includes stand out colors of lime green, orange and accen...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Paint, 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
19th Century Continental Neoclassical Parcel-Gilt Étagère
Located in Dallas, TX
Superb quality and uniquely designed early 19th century neoclassical mahogany étagère with mirrored back. The shaped top above half round open shelves with supporting columns having ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany, Mirror
Italian Neoclassical Crotch Mahogany Linen Press, Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, 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
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
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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