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Neoclassical Dry Bars

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
Traditional Bar Cabinet With Dropfront
Located in Trenton, NJ
A vintage freestanding cabinet reinvented as a bar, finished in a deep relacquer with a two-tone wood contrast. Classical influences appear in the fluted columns, brass hardware, and...
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Free Standing Cabinet Bar by Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
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Traditional Style Mahogany Wine Bar Secretary Cabinet by South Cone Trading Co
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite wine bar secretary cabinet by South Cone Trading Company. An elegant embodiment of traditional craftsmanship, the wine bar cabinet is hand crafted of quality Mahogany w...
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French Mid Century Expandable Bar or Serving Table with Removeable Tray C1950s
Located in Trensacq, FR
A stylish Louis XVI Neoclassical style two-tier expandable serving table c1950 France. A sleek and stylish French dessert with ribbon detailing and tapered legs and finished with bra...
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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...
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French Neo Classical Hand Painted Wine Cabinet Rack, 1980s
Located in Germantown, MD
Amazing French neo classical wine cabinet / Rack with three top drawers. Hand Painted and glazed. Middle drawers comes with built in wine opener case with beautiful smooth wine opene...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Dry Bars

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1900s French Neoclassical Wooden Bar with Carved Details
Located in High Point, NC
This 1900s French Neoclassical wooden bar showcases timeless craftsmanship with strong architectural details and a warm patina. Constructed with three paneled fronts, each framed by ...
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Italian Dry Bar -Floor Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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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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Located in Nantucket, MA
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Dry Bars

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Vintage Regency Wrought Iron Target Dry Bar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Neoclassical dry bars for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical dry bars for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage dry bars created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, lighting, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical dry bars made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dry bars, popular names associated with this style include Paolo Buffa, and Maitland Smith. 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 dry bars differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $715 and tops out at $72,500 while the average work can sell for $2,400.

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