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Neoclassical Furniture

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
Italian Scagliola Decorated Coffee Table
Located in Essex, MA
The top created with a process of pulverized colored marble dust and a tinting process to create a scene similar to pietra dura. The scene featuring playful cherubs and vignettes of ...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Slate

Antique Pine Dresser
Located in Hudson, NY
An antique dresser with beautiful patina and age. Made of solid pine with deep drawers and great dimension. Carved wood moldings give it extra character.
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Pine

Large 19th century earthenware mirror unique piece French ceramic
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Large 19th century earthenware mirror. Exceptional workmanship for this unique piece. Beautiful decoration all around the mirror. Very fine vintage condition, with traces of age and ...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Ceramic

"Long Island Sailing Grounds" Watercolor by Cappy Hjalmar Amundson
By Cappy
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This is a unique Water color by the famed nautical painter C. Hjalmar Amundson. Born to the name Casper Hjalmar Emerson III, later changed to C. Hjalmar Amundson, he was only ever r...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Elegant Pair of Neoclassical Leather Armchairs by Jacques Quinet, France 1948.
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice pair of green leather neoclassical armchairs with cherry feet. Perfect vintage condition and highly comfortable. By J. Quinet France 1948.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Circa 1870 Pair of Continental Silver Double-Light Candelabras
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1870 pair of solid Continental silver double-light candelabras. Neoclassical design. Marks rubbed, possibly of Hannau or Augsberg, Germany. Crafted in many parts, the silversmi...
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1870s European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Set of 4 Baccarat Tsar Champagne Coupes
Located in Mérida, YU
Created for Tsar Nicholas II, this clear crystal bowl - overlaid in coloured crystal with a high stem, a scalloped base, and diamond and palm leaf decorations - is spectacular. This ...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Alfred Boucher "Diana" Patinated Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
Alfred Boucher (French, 1850-1934) "Diana", Patinated Bronze Sculpture, cast by F. Barbedienne Founder, late 19th century, the figure standing with her hound and holding her bow, wit...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Fortunato Galli "Sea Nymph" White Marble Sculpture
Located in Astoria, NY
Fortunato Galli (Italian, 1850-1918) "Sea Nymph", White Marble Sculpture, late 19th century, signed "F. Galli"on a carved white marble pedestal. Sculpture: 64" H x 18" W x 16" D; ove...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

Pair of Neoclassical Style Marble-top Night Tables by Jansen
Located in East Hampton, NY
Beautiful single-drawer night tables by Maison Jansen. Mahogany, Carrara marble and brass fittings throughout. ALL original and in beautiful condition.
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Maison Jansen Curule Stool in Stitched Leather, Brass and Metal
Located in East Hampton, NY
Such an elegant stool/ bench by Maison Jansen, features brass ringlet finials, hooved brass feet and a stitched leather seat - ALL in excellent vintage condition.
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Four Poster Bed
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine late 18th Century large Dutch four-poster bed with exceptional posts and ealy 19th century Italian carved giltwood swans. The posts with well carved elements: neoclassical urns, capitals, carved turnings and vase sections; their most attractive part is the boxwood and mahogany lined inlay which we haven't seen on English 18th beds. In addition, unusally, the rails are designed to be seen and made in mahogany and framed with carved and plain astragal beads. Good sturdy construction, fixed together with steel bolts and will dismantle for shipping. Needs new drapery hangings and the white fabric around the end posts & headboard should be cleaned or replaced. For the new mattress, we would recommend a box spring mattress with a well (height is saved with part of the box mattress fitting between the rails) and a second mattress on top. But you could also fit lathes and just have the top mattress with cut out corners to fit around the posts: norris bedding custom make such mattresses. This bed originally had fabric around the top but for an additional cost we could make a wooden cornice...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Mahogany

Protection Bronze Sculpture by Francois Moreau, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A bronze statue, two girls with the loose tunic in the wind hugging each other - Persephone the Goddess of Protection embraces the smallest girl in an act of protection. Possesses a...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Kuznetsov Porcelain Tea Set
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Russian Kuznetsov porcelain factory tea set for 6 persons, including 6 cups, 6 saucers, and teapot with cover. Cobalt and gold, Handpainted floral design. No paint loss . Gre...
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Early 1900s Latvian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Porcelain

Sea Shell Sea Shells Collection in Vitrine
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Great selection of natural history specimens sea shells. In a red wood vitrine with a key lock. Great Wall cabinet office decoration of a gift.
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Shell

Antique Neoclassical Open Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Neoclassical Open Bookcase is the ideal choice for a nook, a hallway, or any high-traffic areas. The depth including the overhanging crown is only 14.5", meaning the casewor...
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Furniture

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Oak, Plywood

Antique French Copper Log Holder, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
A socalled 'ferrat' from Auvergne, France. Old copper container reinforced with a frame and adorned with copper bands with which the women went to fetch water. They wore it either on...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Copper

The Bulfinch Illustrated Encyclopedia of Antiques Book by Paul Atterbury
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Bulfinch Illustrated Encyclopedia of Antiques Book by Paul Atterbury. Featuring more than one thousand color pictures, a comprehensive guide covers six categories of antiques (furniture, silver, ceramics, glass, timepieces, and Oriental wares), tracing their artistic styles and the contributions of individual craftsmen. Large antiques reference book is jam-packed with descriptions and values of antiques, including pottery and porcelain, glass, silver, furniture, clocks and watches and Oriental wares. Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bulfinch Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 332 pages. The Bulfinch Illustrated Encyclopedia of Antiques is an exhaustive resource for those wishing to understand the distinctions of fine antique furniture and accessories. Laid out in a clear, easy-to-use format with color photographs, the book blends the right amount of history, description and crafting techniques for pottery and porcelain, glass, silver, furniture, clocks, and oriental wares. It also goes into welcome detail of style and manufacturer distinctions, including illustrations of table legs, drawer handles, silverware hallmarks, and porcelain marks. Though the book lacks coverage for lower-end collectibles, it includes a useful glossary and informative timelines for novices. The occasional auction house shopper who needs to be able to determine the difference between a late Georgian side table and a George III satinwood card table...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

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Paper

California its coast and desert Book by Robert Reynolds
Located in North Hollywood, CA
California: its coast and desert Book by Robert Reynolds. Beautiful large book full of photos of California. Cover has minor wear. Title: California: its Coast and Desert, by Robert ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Paper

A pair of 19th century monumental carved stone lions. Belgium around 1840
By Edouard François Marchant
Located in Wijnegem, BE
Exceptional pair of 19th century monumental bluestone lions. Belgium around 1840. Made by Edouard François Marchant (Antwerp 1813 –1873). Signed E. Marchant. Edouard François M...
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1840s Belgian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone

1970 Tripartite Table Maison Charles, Jansen Or Baguès Palm Tree Decor , Bronze
Located in Paris, FR
Maison Charles Tripartite Table in gilded bronze with aged mirror top, palm tree decor uprights, Everything is screwed. Circa 1970. Good condition.Vintage, little patinated Width of ...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Italian Mangani Firenze Porcelain Table Lamp with Gilt Floral Decoration
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Mangani Firenze Porcelain Table Lamp with Gilt Floral Decoration Offered for sale is an elegant Italian Mangani Firenze Porcelain gilt floral table lamp. The lamp is delicat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

French 19th C. Neoclassical Painted Wood Commode w/Six Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic style carved and painted wood chest of drawers from the 19th century. This antique chest from France has a rectangular shaped top, with case beneath which houses ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Walnut and Brass Inlaid Oval Guéridon Tables
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Neoclassical style walnut guéridon tables from the early 20th century with oval tops. Elevate your interior with this exquisite pair of Italian Neoclassical-style o...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

French Neoclassical 19th Century Carved Giltwood Footstool with Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved giltwood footstool from the 19th century with custom linen upholstery. This exquisite 19th-century French giltwood footstool...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Upholstery, Giltwood, Linen

Botanical Heavy Classic White Cast Aluminum Openwork Urn On Pedestal 4 Available
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Botanical Heavy Classic Painted White Cast Aluminum Openwork Urn On Pedestal With Interior Tin. Urn 19 1/2" H x 14" Round Pedestal 12" Square x 34" H 4 Available, Each S...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

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Aluminum

Ormolu Sèvres Porcelain Bronze Candelabra François Boucher, 18th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A very rare Ormolu Sèvres Porcelain Gilt Bronze Candlesticks Candelabra with a hand painted scene by François Boucher. ‘P . F . Boucher’ original mark o...
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18th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Baseball An Illustrated History Book by Geoffrey C. Ward Hardcover
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Baseball An Illustrated History Book by Geoffrey C. Ward Hardcover 1994. First edition. Measuring approximately 11" x 9.5" with 486 numbered pages. This book is in good condition.Dus...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Vintage Quarter-Sawn Laboratory Cabinet
Located in Dekalb, IL
This vintage hutch features quarter sawn wood as well as four sliding glass panel doors. Behind the sliding glass doors on the upper most portion of this hutch you'll find three wood...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Oak

Immaculate Conception. Oil on canvas. Colonial school, 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Immaculate Conception. Oil on canvas. Colonial school, 18th century. Oil on canvas showing the Virgin Mary among angels, in a landscape and standing on a crescent moon, wearing a wh...
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18th Century South American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Other

Signed Clodion "Bacchanalia" Bronze Sculpture Raingo Freres Foundry Marking
Located in Hudson, NY
Signed Clodion "Bacchanalia" patinated bronze sculpture from the 19th century. This exquisite piece was cast by the renowned Raingo Freres foundry, known for its high-quality bronze ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Italian Neoclassical Giltwood QUEEN Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Neoclassical Giltwood QUEEN Bed is a study in timeless style by one of the original sources for classic design! Utilizing...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

19th C. Portuguese Nautical Brass Gimbal Mounted Barometer
Located in East Hampton, NY
SIGNED J.J.B.L.M - 16 a 22 RN Desterro Lisbon to face, this barometer is a very Rare and unusual mid-19th century polished brass marine barometer mounted on a gimble, the steel face ...
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Late 19th Century Portuguese Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Neoclassical Commode w/Marble Top & Brass Accents, Custom Midnight Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode, with black marble top and brass accents, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, with pronounce...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Classical Style Brass and Tole Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique classical style brass and tole floor lamp. This was made in Sweden, it dates from around the 1970’s. It is a lovely size for a floor lamp, not too...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Micromosaic Snuff Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional micromosaic snuff box represents the heights of this ancient art form. Depicting four doves sitting atop a bronze dish, the inse...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of English 1920s Cast Stone Urns Ornaments with Fruit and Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English cast stone urns from circa 1920 with fruit and floral motifs on square bases. This pair of English cast stone urns, circa 1920, showcases an exquisite display of fr...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

Italian Neoclassic Giltwood Console Table
Located in Essex, MA
Probably Roman with original veneered Sienna marble serpentine shaped top over a conforming frieze with central relief of an emperor flanked by trailing laurel leaves. Chamfered corn...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Gilded Age Highly Carved Chaise Lounge
Located in Hudson, NY
A fantastic and whimsical chaise lounge. Hand carved with a beautifully patinaed green paint and gilded accents. This truly is large enough for a person to sleep on should one need a...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Early C19 American Hand Blown Olive Green Glass New England Chestnut Bottles
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
A pair of early American-made free-blown "New England Chesnut" bottles. The glass is a medium olive green with off-color swirls in the glass, hundreds of various-sized bubbles, and n...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Blown Glass

18th Century Italian Carved and Giltwood Console
Located in Dallas, TX
Exceptional 18th century carved and giltwood Italian console. Featuring beautiful carvings, lovely patina and a marble top. A stunning piece!! Circa 1780. 44w x 22d x 35h
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

Neoclassical Veined Marble Tazza
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A beautiful veined marble Neoclassical tazza. Tazza bowl is bolted to base.
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

Peter & Jonathan Bateman English Georgian Neoclassical Teapot, 1790
Located in New York, NY
George III sterling silver teapot. Made by Peter and Jonathan Bateman in London in London in 1790. Oval bowl with diagonal spout; cover hinged and dom...
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1790s British Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Circa 1860 Pair of English Brass Push-Rod Candlesticks
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 pair of brass push-rod candlesticks, English. Inverted beehive design. Lack push-discs. Square, cut-corner bases. 9.75" x 3 5/8" sq. We are a family business that has bee...
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1860s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Swedish Polychrome Bench
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautifully polychromed bench adds a subtle pop of color. Place in any space to create interest.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Billiard/Pool Table Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Extraordinary Billiard Chandelier, having solid turned bronze frame and Tiffany style shades (the shades are of a later manufacture). Dimensions: Height 75" (can be shortened) Wi...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair Side Chairs with Lyre Back
Located in New York, NY
“I know of no other chair like the single [sic] ‘lyre back’ one. . . . I certainly recognize it as a Boston chair considering all the individual elements, but the combination is particularly elegant.” So wrote noted scholar of Boston furniture Page Talbott when a set of four chairs of this design originally surfaced in the 1980s. Although the existence of four chairs in a specific pattern might imply that the chairs were originally part of a larger set, no additional chairs of this form have appeared in the intervening years. The lyre became a popular motif during the Neo-Classical period, and is frequently encountered as the back splat of klismos chairs, in no example more familiar than in a group of Duncan Phyfe chairs...
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1820s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Mahogany

Life Sixty Years: A 60th Anniversary Celebration 1936-1996 Life Magazine 1st ED.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Life Sixty Years: A 60th Anniversary Celebration 1936-1996 Life Magazine Hardcover Book. First Edition, Hard cover, 192pp. Illustrated throughout with great photos from the past 60 y...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Paper

Neoclassical Period French Commode w/Marble Top & Brass Trimmings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved wood commode with marble top and brass trim, from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France features a re...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Breakfast at Brennan’s and Dinner Too by Pip Jimmy and Ted Brennan Cookbook
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Breakfast at Brennan's and Dinner, Too: A Culinary Journey Through New Orleans' Legendary Brennan's Restaurant. Indulge in the rich culinary heritage of New Orleans with Breakfast at...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Paper

Thomas Webb & Sons Syrena Cameo Vase by George Woodall
Located in New Orleans, LA
Of all the glassworks created in the second half of the 19th century, the most difficult to perfect were those done in cameo. Very few artisans ever achieved success in hand-crafting...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass

Neoclassical Console Table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This neoclassical style console table has a leather wrapped mahogany table top with nail head stud detailing. A green marble slab sits in the base of the tabletop with rounded edges....
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18th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Italian Carved and Gilded Sedan Chair with Original Interior and Glass
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Museum quality. Of all the examples we've seen, this is the best.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Solid Patinated Brass Horse Head Walking Stick/ Cane Handle
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant solid patinated brass walking stick horse handle circa 1940's has thread for screw.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Thomas Webb & Sons Cameo Luna Vase by George Woodall
Located in New Orleans, LA
Of all the glassworks created in the second half of the 19th century, the most difficult to perfect were those done in cameo. Very few artisans ever achieved success in hand-crafting...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass

Piero Fornasetti Umbrella Stand
Located in Chamblee, GA
Enameled metal and brass umbrella stand by Italian designer Piero Fornasetti. Decoration features umbrellas, canes, and riding crops in Fornasetti's signature graphic style. Signed w...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Elegant Neoclassical Writing Table by Maison Jansen, France 1950.
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant Black lacquer writing table with brass details. Original green leather top. Two drawers and one key. Designed by maison Jansen, P...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Neo Classic Incurved Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
Made of mahogany and finished in our Antique French Oak finish, this bedside table showcases the timeless beauty of classic design with a contemporary twist. The warm tones and rich...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Wedgwood, Carpanese Home Italia, and Workstead. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $20 and tops out at $4,125,484 while the average work can sell for $3,450.

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