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
Color: Gold
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Bronze, Ormolu and Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. onyx, ormolu and patinated bronze lamps. Each lamp is raised by an octagonal onyx base with ormolu ball feet, ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Richly Decorated 19th Century Patinated Gilt Candelabra
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
A pair neo-Renaissance candlesticks from the second half of the 19th century.
Richly decorated on all sides so perfect for the dining table.
Wonderful gift
Dimensions: 47 cm high an...
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1860s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Historism Antique Chimney Clock Pendule
Located in Berlin, DE
Watch case standing on 4 feet. Bronze case crowned with a decorated Amphora.
Digits sheet: Arabic / Roman
Very richly ornate corpus with lush ornaments. An absolute eye-catcher.
C...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Maison Jansen Floor Lamp in Bronze and Cristal de Sèvres, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Very chic French neoclassical style floor lamp by Maison Jansen in bronze and canon de fusil patina, all original.
Composed by three gilt bronze elements and a Sèvres crystal ball o...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Magnificent Classical Bronze Urn on Marble Stand
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Luscious bronze urn on marble base having classical decoration and warm patina.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze and Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and Vert de Patricia marble lamps, in the manner of Clodion and after a model by John Flaxman. Each lamp is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique Circular Bronze and Brass Mirror in Sunburst Shape, Early 20th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
A stunning circular wall mirror in a sunburst shape. This antique mirror features an embossed brass and bronze frame that is richly decorated with beaut...
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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Grand Tour Style Bronze Mounted Hardstone Obelisks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Neo-classic Grand Tour-style (19/20th Century) bronze mounted hardstone obelisks with porphyry bases (PRICED AS PAIR).
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Bronze and Wrought Iron Mirror Attributed to René Prou, France 1937
By René Prou
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant wrought iron mirror with fine bronze details.
Attributed to René Prou.
Around 1938.
Litt: similar bronze details in "les décorateurs des années 40" by Bruno Foucart- Norma...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Cupid. Bronze, Marble, After Models from Auguste Moreau ‘1834-1917’
Located in Madrid, ES
On a round base stands the figure of the God of Love, Cupid. The sculpture in bronze, with the iconographic attributes corresponding to this figure in classical mythology, was made b...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early 19th Century Russian Polish Alabaster and Vermeil Lantern by Nast
Located in Essex, MA
Period Carved neoclassical Alabaster and Vermeil, gold on solid silver lantern. But the famous Russian/Polish Silversmith, Ludwik Bernard Nast ( Warsaw c 1821-1838). Excellent gold o...
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Early 19th Century Polish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Vermeil
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu vase mounted into a lamp, signed E. Picault. The lamp is raised on ormolu ball feet below the circul...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Russian Neoclassical Bronze and Leather Urn-Form Peacock Lamp
Located in Stamford, CT
Neoclassical style table lamp in the form of a leather clad urn with bronze peacocks on either side joined by a decorative rope border with circular bosses in the center. The base with acanthus leaf decoration and paw feet.
I've seen many lamps in my three plus decades in the antiques business...
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Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Marble and Bronze Putti Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French neoclassical style white marble and bronze putti lamps from the 19th century, with shades. Created in France during the 19th centur...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Vase Signed Sèvres, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Porcelain and gilt bronze vase signed Sèvres, France, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Bronze and Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical patinated bronze and ormolu two arm sconces. Each sconce is centered by a beautiful foliate bottom finial where the charming rich...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Maison Charles Pineapple Bronze Sconces France, 2 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Charles neoclassical pineapple bronze wall sconces. 2 pairs available
Wired for the US and each sconce uses 2 light bulbs max. 40 watts.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive 19th century Neo-Classical st. metal lamp with a patinated bronze finish. The lamp is raised on a square base with a bronze color border of acanthus leaves. Above i...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Monumental Antique Roman Bronze Works Gilt American Bald Eagle Sculpture Statue
Located in Dayton, OH
Museum quality antique solid bronze 70lb sculpture by Roman Bronze Works of an eagle seated on the base with wings outstretched. Roman Bronze Works, now o...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Bronze Nine Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A superb French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and patinated bronze nine arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a richly chased bottom acorn finial below the central pa...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze and Ormolu Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and large scale French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and faux painted Porphyry lamp. The lamp is raised by ormolu ball feet below a most decorati...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Green Marble Pedestals
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of antique style marble pedestals with applied bronze approx.
Category
Mid-19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Neoclassical Style Bronze and Marble Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
French neoclassical style bronze and marble three-piece clock set
French, 19th century
Clock: Height 38cm, width 50cm, depth 15cm
Candelabra: Height 62cm, width 27cm, depth 20cm
...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Neoclassical Pair of Big Gilt Bronze Sconces by Maison Bagues, France, 1960
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful pair of Big Neoclassical style gilt bronze sconces with satin flame-shaped glass from France in the 1960s by Maison Baguès.
The wall light...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Russian Empire Bronze and Marble Figures as Lamps
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of 19th century Russian patinated bronze neoclassical figures on Siena marble plinths. Now as lamps. Intricately cast and well gilded ormolu mounts. Two of the four seasons. Gra...
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Mid-19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Siena Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Magnificent Pair of Neoclassical Cast & Gilt Bronze Relief Ornate Candleabras
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Palatial pair of Neoclassical style relief cast bronze and gilt bronze mounted 7 light candelabras having scrolled arms over a gilt floral wreathed ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Obelisk Marble Lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This elegant neoclassical style table lamp by Gherardo Degli Albizzi features high quality gilt bronze decoration and an obelisk-shaped marble body over a profiled bronze base with f...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Empress Joséphine Bonaparte Porcelain Floral Pink Serving Bowl
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful round figural and floral motif serving dish of Joséphine Bonaparte by famed porcelain maker PM & M Bavaria, Germany. Round in form, the d...
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19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold
Pair of Rock Crystal Sconces with 22K Gold Leaf
Located in Cypress, CA
Elegant pair of 22k gold plated hand forged wrought iron two light sconces, with carved rock crystal spike in the center.
combined with 4 hand made bees was candle sleeves.
Electr...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Gold Leaf, Wrought Iron
Elegant Neoclassical Desk Lamp Attributed to Maison Charles, France, 1960
Located in Brussels, BE
Brass, bronze and gun metal finish table lamp.
One light.
Attributed to Maison Charles, France 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze and Marble Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome and unique pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and Sienna marble candelabras. Each three arm candelabra ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Silvered Bronze and Ormolu Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century neo-classical st. silvered bronze and ormolu lamp. The lamp is raised by a square base with a fine wrap around foliate band and a charming and richly chased pierced ormolu mount at the front of a violin and lyre amidst flowers. The urn shaped silvered bronze body displays a finely detailed wrap around berried laurel band at the base and an elegant socle pedestal. Encasing the body are beautiful ormolu mounts of beautiful large richly chased acanthus leaves, a graceful lyre, a trumpet, a quill and the eternal flame. Striking and large scale scrolled cornucopias extend up each side and lead up to the top cap. At the rim is a lovely beaded band with an outer egg and dart design.
Shown with a gold pleated silk lamp...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze Urns Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze and Vert de Patricia marble lamps. Each lamp is raised by fine ormolu ball feet below the square Vert de Pat...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Raymond Subes Style Bronze Side Table Cloudy Mirror Glass French Neoclassical
Located in Miami, FL
Superb and rare Raymond Subes attributed side table with brass ornaments, semi circular bronze base and a mirrored glass top.
French neoclassica...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Dutch Style Candlesticks, 18th Century, Bronze
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Dutch style candlesticks. S. XVIII
Bronze. Electrified like lamps.
Pair of Dutch-style candlesticks converted into lamp bases.
They have a turned structure, typical of the...
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18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Other
French Mid-19th Century Neoclassical Style Solid Bronze and Ormolu Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional Neo-Classical st. mid 19th century solid patinated bronze and ormolu electrified floor lamp. The triangular base has three 'S' scrolled supports ending with hoof feet ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
President Dwight D. Eisenhower Commemorative Ceramic Plate
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A round ceramic commemorative plate of President Dwight Eisenhower. The plate is circular, with gold detail around the edges, and a portrait of Presi...
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20th Century North American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Ormolu, and Marble Cocktail Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding and extremely decorative French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu, faux painted marble, and Sarrancolin marble cocktail/coffee table. The circula...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Neoclassical Style Brass Pair of Sconces, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful pair of double arm in a very refined neoclassical style sconces of the 1950s in brass with black cotton shades.
The pair is in excellent condition, electrical parts have...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Wood and Gold Leaf Three Piece Suite, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Wood and gold leaf three piece suite. France, late 19th century.
Attributed to Maison Jansen.
Dimensions:
Large sofa: 91 cm height, 137 cm width, 67 cm depth, 48 cm seat height....
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of 19th Century Bronze Urns
By Neo Art Inc.
Located in London, GB
A delicately cast pair of twin handle bronze and ormolu urns in neoclassical style with deep moulded acanthus leaf design and garland of flowers, the entirety resting on gilded lion ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French Empire Vintage Wall Applique Lights Objects Sconces, 1920s
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful sculptural pair of bronze/brass wall lights sconces.
France, 1900s-1930s
Lamp sockets: 1.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful pair French 19th century neo-cassical ormolu and patinated bronze lamps. Each lamp is raised on a square ormolu base with a reeded patinated bronze column. Above ormolu u...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Large Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock Commemorating Napoleon
Located in London, GB
Large gilt bronze mantel clock commemorating Napoleon
French, circa 1840
Measures: Height 57cm, width 40cm, depth 15cm
The gilt bronze m...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Impressive Neoclassical Patinated Bronze & Glass Pendant Chandelier Lantern
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful vintage neoclassical style lantern of patinated bronze and paneled glass having 8" of chain and original canopy. 4 interior bulbs.
Category
1920s North American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu, Bronze, and Marble Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning French 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu, patinated bronze, and Rouge Griotte marble lamp signed Clodion. The lamp is raised by an impressive square Rouge Griotte marb...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Attributed to Cristal & Bronze Paris, Tall Red Crystal and Chiseled Bronze Table
By Cristal Et Bronze
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful neoclassical style table lamp is made of red crystal and chiseled bronze. This is a very fine work, attributed to famous French designer crystal & Bronze, Paris, circa...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Spanish Bronze Brazier, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Spanish bronze baroque brazier, raised on three legs in the form of curly scroll to the outside, topped with grotesque masks of synthetic features. The container is flattened and sta...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Neoclassical Dore and Patinated Bronze Two Light Putti Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Fine pair of Dore and patinated bronze figural putti 18th century two light candelabra on original Saint Anne marble plinths. Each individually modelled as ...
Category
18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Set of Three Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Wall Lights
Located in London, GB
Set of three Neoclassical gilt bronze wall lights
French, c. 1890
Measures: Height 56cm, width 40cm, depth 32cm
This set of three wall lights is crafted in a Neoclassical, Frenc...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze and Marble Tazzas
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze and marble tazzas. Each tazza is raised on a Vert de Patricia marble hexagonal base below the fluted column ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Charles et Fils Pair of Bronze & Blown Opaline Glass Globe French Sconces 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Charles et Fils bronze two arms holding up a round blown opaline glass shade.
French neoclassical design wall light from the 1950s.
US wired and in working condition.
Mea...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Crystal and Gilt Bronze Jardinière, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Crystal and gilt bronze jardinière. France, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Patinated Wood and Gold Leaf Seven Pieces Suit, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Patinated wood and gold leaf seven pieces suit. Attributed to Maison Jansen, France, late 19th century.
One large sofa, two armchairs and four chairs.
Dimensions:
Large sofa: 106 c...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Verdigris Bronze and Ormolu Floor Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding French 19th century neoclassical St. verdigris bronze and ormolu floor lamp. The lamp is raised by three handsome richly chased paw feet and pierced scrolled supports ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Bronze Urns on Marble Bases
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian neo-classic (19th Cent) bronze urns with handles mounted on a yellow siena marble pedestal base. (PRICED AS PAIR).
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Ormolu, and Marble Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and Brèche de Appenninica marble candelabra lamps. Each two armed lamp...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu sconces. Each four arm sconce is centered by a richly chased ormolu acanthus leaf backplate f...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
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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