Neoclassical Sideboards
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: 21st Century and Contemporary
Pair of American Mahogany Console Servers in Natural Washed Finish
Located in North York, ON
American mahogany console servers in natural washed finish. Original design and look with beautiful inlaid work and slender curved legs. This piece is p...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Metal
Dutch Antique Gray Painted Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from sturdy pine wood and finished in a graceful antique grey, this sideboard serves as a testament to traditional craftsmanship and enduring style.
Each of the four cupboar...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Wood
European Bungalow Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
With six drawers and two raised panel doors, the Buffet is a blend of service, style, and excellence all in one package. Finished in our Moonskin finish, this workhorse buffet will a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Classic European Country Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a warm 'rustic' antiqued brown finish. The sideboard has two wide drawers over two pairs of panel doors, shelves, burnished brass hardware, a smooth top, and a finish with subtl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Pair of Tuscan Painted & Marble Top Credenzas by Susan Kaiser for Hickory Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Tuscan Painted & Marble Top Credenzas by Susan Kaiser for Hickory Chair
Limited production pieces, Susan Kaiser for Hickory Chair,
A rare and elegant pair of Tuscan painted ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Marble, Brass
David Iatesta Sideboard Console Cabinet
Located in Southampton, NJ
David Iatesta custom sideboard cabinet server with two drawers, generous cabinetry beneath with pullout adjustable shelving & six columnade supports. In the Neoclassical style, the sideboard is of solid Cherry featuring gilt trim throughout. Heirloom quality & American craftsmanship, as seen in David Iatesta Studio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Moissonnier Side Table, model Rue De Beaune by Pierre Gonalons
Located in PARIS, FR
Garance lacquered beech sideboard with two drawers. Brushed brass frame handle.
It is a piece of furniture made by hand by the craftsmen of Moissonnier, French cabinetmaker since 18...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Beech
Swedish NeoClassic Painted Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Swedish neoclassic painted buffet, elegant form and functionality. With four neoclassical-style doors with hand-carved floral trim open to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Continental Painted Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern spin on the traditional buffet cabinet. There’s storage aplenty with four frieze drawers, two center doors opening to interior shelves, pl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Wood
French 2 Doors Sideboard in Cherry with Charm, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2 doors sideboard is a handmade and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classic...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Cherry
Classic European Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic style sideboard with a warm 'rustic' walnut finish. The sideboard has two wide drawers over two pairs of panel doors, shelves, burnished brass hardware, a smooth top, and a f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Directoire Style Small 2 Doors Sideboard in Cherry, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2 doors small sideboard ( "mini-bahut") is a hand crafted reproduction of the French Directoire Style at the end of the 18th century.
Th...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Louis Philippe Style Chest of 4 Drawers in Blond Cherry and White-Cream Finish
Located in Landivy, FR
This chest of drawers is a handmade reproduction of the French Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th century in France caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet and rounde...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
2 Doors White-Cream Sideboard in Solid Oak, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This sideboard belongs to our Rive Gauche Collection, very elegant and full of charm in a typical French countryside classical style.
The Top is royal dark brown stained and the ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Iron
Small Sideboard in Solid Cherry and White-Cream Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2 doors small sideboard ( "mini-bahut") is a hand-crafted reproduction of the French Directoire Style at the end of the 18th century. This ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Brass
Louis Philippe Style 4 Doors Sideboard in Oak, 100% made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This large sideboard is made of solid French Oak and typical of the Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th century in France caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet, etc....
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Cherry, Oak
Neoclassical Style Mirrored Wall Mount Console
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
A floor model of Neoclassical style wall mounted mirrored console. Some mirror pieces have cracks and chips. All damaged pieces will be repaired upon purchase. Custom orders are also...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Mirror
Directoire Style 3 Doors Sideboard in Cherry, 100% Made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This 3 doors sideboard is a craft handed reproduction of the French Directoire Style at the end of the 18th century.
The Directoire period style is remarkable with its straight, classical and timeless lines.
3 front drawers with Louis XVI rings...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Brass
French 2 Doors Classical White-Cream Lacquered Sideboard in Solid Cherry
Located in Landivy, FR
This 2 doors sideboard is a handmade and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classical and timeless lines.
This traditional buffet...
Category
2010s European Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Cherry, Oak
2 Doors Directoire Cabinet in Solid French Cherry Grey Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This cabinet is a handmade and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classical and tim...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Cherry, Oak
French Handcrafted Cabinet in Solid Oak, Chestnut Oak Stained, Satin Polished
Located in Landivy, FR
This Cabinet is a handcrafted typical French Countryside style. It is a 100% made in France with French solid oak.
This neat, white cream lacquered and chestnut stained cabinet fe...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Oak, Wood
2 Doors Sideboard in Solid Oak, Royal Brown Stained and Pearl Grey Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This Sideboard belongs to our RIVE GAUCHE Collection, very elegant and full of charm in a typical French classical style.
The Top is royal dark brown stained and the rest is pearl ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Iron
3 Doors 3 Drawers Blue-Grey Lacquered Sideboard, Solid French Cherry Wood
Located in Landivy, FR
This sideboard is a handmade and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire Style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classical and t...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Oak, Cherry
Cream Lacquered Country French Buffet, 2 Doors, 3 Drawers, Pink Lacquered Inside
Located in Landivy, FR
This Buffet's design is in a French Countryside style, also called "Campagne chic".
It is made of solid French cherry. The buffet is white cream lacquered on the outside and pink la...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Brass
European Painted Buffet Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
Northern European style distress painted buffet sideboard with a molded edge rectangular top, one long and two small drawers in the frieze, with lozenge paneled doors and sides, antique pewter handles...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Wood
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Sideboard with Metal Parts Neoclassic, 5702
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
2 sliding doors and 3 drawers sideboard, with leather handle and painted white decorations.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Metal
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Sideboard with Metal Parts Neoclassic, 6602
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
2 doors and 3 drawers sideboard.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Metal
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Sideboard with Wooden Legs Neoclassic, 6202
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
2 door and 3 drawers sideboard without friezes.
Other finishes available.
The item can be customized.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Wood, Glass
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Sideboard with Metal Parts Neoclassic, 6607
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
2 doors and 1 drawer sideboard.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Metal
Northern European Walnut Buffet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Northern European walnut buffet with a rectangular top having canted corners with paneled and angled uprights, two cabinet doors, the interior with two...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Wood
Custom aged bronze zinc top four door cabinet with dark hammered steel base.
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
With a nod to mid-century design, this four-door cabinet is your stylish, sideboard solution.
Its custom feel is visible throughout. From the aged bronze, zinc top to the dark, hamm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Zinc
Dos Gallos Custom Geometric Walnut Wood Sideboard with Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Bench made walnut sideboard with four drawers, turned legs and stretchers. Handcrafted pulls in dark bronze. Can be made in custom sizes and in custom finishes. Made in Los Angeles b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Sideboards
Materials
Walnut
Neoclassical sideboards for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical sideboards 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 sideboards created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, tables, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical sideboards made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sideboards, popular names associated with this style include Baker Furniture Company, Carpanese Home Italia, Maison Jansen, and Brendan Bass. 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 sideboards differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $895 and tops out at $285,000 while the average work can sell for $5,623.
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