Neoclassical Vitrines
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
Baker Burl Wood & Glass Vitrine, Collectors Edition
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Baker Burl Wood & Glass Vitrine—Collectors Edition is a beautifully made display cabinet, perfect for showcasing fine collectibles, art, books, and heirloom pieces. Standing 84 inches high, 30 inches wide, and 13.5 inches deep, it features an elegant burl wood veneer with brass-trimmed glass panels. The glass door measures 72.5 inches high and 25.5 inches wide, providing a clear and stylish view of the interior. Inside, there are three fitted glass shelves, each measuring 28 inches wide and 11 inches deep. The top shelf has 25 inches of clearance, the middle shelf 22.5 inches, and the bottom shelf 24 inches, with the option to accommodate up to three additional glass shelves for increased display capacity.
Designed with both functionality and sophistication in mind, this vitrine is fitted with two interior lights, controlled by a switch located on the left middle shelf, ensuring that your displayed items are beautifully illuminated. Its classic and timeless design makes it a versatile addition to both traditional and modern interiors. In well-cared-for vintage condition, this premium Baker display cabinet...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Display Cabinet-Glass, Brass & Mahogany by The Joslin Showcase Company of Boston
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large mahogany display cabinet made by the Joslin Showcase Company of Boston, Massachusetts. The company was founded in 1893. The cabinet is made it two pieces. The upper part has three glass shelves plus the bottom wooden shelf. The base has six working drawers and four sliding doors with fielded panels. The two end drawers are false and don't open. The original nickel shelf...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Nickel, Brass
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Vitrine
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This Italian neoclassical style vitrine expresses elegance and refinement in every detail. Made in the mid-20th century in walnut veneer with elegant details in briar and maple. Its ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Walnut
Display Cabinet by Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Pasadena, TX
79" display cabinet by Pulaski Furniture Corporation
79? display cabinet
5 glass shelves
50 watt max lightning
Measures: 26? Wi...
Category
Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Glass
Classic by Carpanelli Leaf Glass Cabinet
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
This piece is a true artistic sculpture. The doors are in solid wood and modelled like a real leaf. Also the stump-base in elm briar is an unparalle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Cherry, Walnut
Neoclassical Style Glass Top Display Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely French Neoclassical style display table. It has a painted black and gold trimmed finish. The legs are an X style with brass fittings at bottom. Great for displaying a small c...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Slant Front Upright Store Display Case
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful slant front display case by THE COLUMBUS SHOW CASE COMPANY, COLUMBUS. O. In good vintage condition. It has five shelves and they are adjustable. One of them has a chip, sho...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
Limited Edition Neoclassical Style Carved Fruitwood Vitrine by Beacon Hill
By Beacon Hill
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a neoclassical style carved fruitwood vitrine by Beacon Hill. It is a numbered limited production piece. The interior has adjustable glass shelves and includes a key.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Fruitwood
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Corner Cabinet ~ Vitrine
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Corner Cabinet ~ Vitrine is a marvelous combination of artistic form & function! The tailored, classically inspired architecture includes a...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Brass
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 Vitrines
Materials
Ormolu
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 Vitrines
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
Exceptional Painted Display Cabinet By Van Thiel
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large, very well made and highly decorative Display Cabinet from the iconic antique recreation firm Van Thiel. The Cabinet with eight-pane glass doors and fine contrasting Gold, B...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Wood
Italian Midcentury 1940s Bookcase Walnut Veneer with Two Drawers, Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian bookcase period 1940s in walnut and walnut veneer with two drawers, wax polished. Upper showcase with grating and the two lower doors covered in leatherette.
Excellent condit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Iron
Pair of Shelves in Black Lacquered Metal, Brass, Glass and Bronze with Claw Feet
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This stunning pair of shelves ar emade of black lacquered metal, brass and bronze glass shelves. The bottom legs of each vitrine has very nice bronz...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
Pair of Italian Painted Altar Display Pedestal Vitrines
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent pair of large Italian carved altar pedestal vitrine display shelves or pavilion displays made in the grand neoclassical taste. The pedestals feature a stepped base having four column pillars surmounted by a roof. The frieze is reeded with parcel gilt decoration and has a domed top. The top has acanthus carved designs ending with a large finial...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Neoclassical Walnut Display Armoire ~ Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century French Neoclassical Walnut Display Armoire ~ Bookcase was crafted from blonde French walnut creating a naturally lighter shade of furnishing that is ideal for today's airy, casual decors. Taking a cue from 3,000 years of classical architecture, it features a boldly formed crown flanked by a pair of orb finials, and an intriguing bonnet that combines raised panels with burl walnut faces...
Category
1870s French Antique Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Classic by Carpanelli Fiordiloto Vitrine
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
This piece of intense architectural value, expresses its lyricism in the running on of its lines and the rhythum ot its musicality. The structure is in slabs of solid cherry-wood enr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Cherry, Maple, Walnut
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 ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Cabinet Vitrine Clock Signed FOREST
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare and monumental French 19th century neo-classical st. burl ash, ebony and ormolu mounted cabinet vitrine with the original capital and fitted clock signed FOREST. This spectacu...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Ormolu
21st Century Ivory Finished Neoclassical Wine Rack by Modenese Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
A lot more than just a normal furnishing accessory, this bottle rack by Modenese Luxury Interiors features one drawer and four shelves capable of holding at least 30 bottles. White w...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Gold Leaf
Classic by Carpanelli Hermitage Vitrine
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
It has a rounded structure, reminding one of a picture frame, made of wood with mother-of-pearl dot inserts. The crystal doors feature a rich inlaid filletin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Walnut
21st Century Black Finish Wine & Liquors Rack by Modenese Gastone Interiors
Located in PADOVA, Italy
Racks and shelves are not at all a problem for Modenese Gastone Luxury Interiors. Admire this spacious bar vitrine in black lacquered finish and silver leaf, with 15 wide open spaces...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Gold Leaf
Early 19th Century Dutch Floral Marquetry Bureau Display Cabinet
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
The moulded cornice above two shaped glass panelled doors opening to shelves, the lower part with a hinged sloping fall front opening to reveal a fitted interior with a central door ...
Category
19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Ormolu
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Walnut Cabinet Vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. walnut cabinet vitrine in the manner of Maggiolini. The cabinet is raised on eight square tappered supports with elegant maple wo...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Walnut
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated And Giltwood Cabinet Vitrine
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and most elegant Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated and giltwood cabinet vitrine. The vitrine is raised by circular tapered fluted legs with handsome giltwo...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
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 Vitrines
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Solid Brass Neoclassical Vitrine Etagere on Stand
Located in Hanover, MA
Solid brass neoclassical style etagere or vitrine on stand, the denticulated cornice over a reeded frame adorned with leaves. Fitted with glass shelve...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Showcase Rosewood Design, 1950, Italian
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Showcase rosewood design 1950, Italian, very special cross-legged, brass parts.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Mastercraft Vitrine Display Cases Pair 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Pair of 1970s Mastercraft Vitrine Display Cases ...
Category
1970s Vintage Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Painted and Gilt Urn Vitrines. Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian painted and gilt vitrines with hinged glass tops, carved intertwined decorative floral vine motif, corner floral medallions, and terminating on bulbous fluted legs su...
Category
1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Gold
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 Vitrines
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 Vitrines
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
18th Century Venetian Table Vitrines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th Century Venetian finely carved giltwood and painted table vitrines. Could be electrified and mounted as wall sconces.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Lacquered Crescent Bar, 1990s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Lacquered half-moon bar cabinet with faux crocodile doors bronze handles. The style echoes the French eclecticism of the 1940s and is art deco in flavor but echoes the neoclassical s...
Category
1990s Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Bronze
Classic Eclectic Gold Showcase from Lam Lee Group, 1990s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
An important Louis XVI style display case revisited in an eclectic manner by O.L.F designs for Lam Lee Group of Dallas. The gold finish is sponge-patinated, creating reddish haloes t...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Gold Leaf
Masters Showcase by Paolo Buffa for the Permanent Cantù, 1950
Located in Montelabbate, PU
Sideboard with display case by Paolo Buffa for La Permanente Mobili Cantù, 1950s. Mahogany structure moved on the front and sides. The lowe...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Vitrines
Materials
Mahogany
Neoclassical vitrines for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical vitrines 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 vitrines created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include case pieces and storage cabinets, folk art, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, glass and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical vitrines 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 vitrines, popular names associated with this style include Carpanelli, Modenese Gastone, Beacon Hill, and Lam Lee Group. 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 vitrines differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $995 and tops out at $185,000 while the average work can sell for $8,955.