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
Vintage Monumental Neo-Classical Revival Bronze Sculptural Pond Fountain 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a monumental vintage Italian two-tier fountain sculpted in bronze in the neo-classical style, dating from the late twentieth century.
This formidable fountain sprays water ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
12 Heavily Gilt Encrusted Antique Green & Gold Minton England Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gorgeous set ! Please click on the pictures to see the detail and enlarge. Heavy raised paste gilding on a vibrant green collar and custom ordered through the fine Gilded Age Retai...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Bronze Standing Ashtray with Lily Flower Decor
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This standing ashtray is made of brass and bronze with lily flower decor. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Pair 19th Century Classical Candelabra
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A large and impressive pair of 19th Century classical gilded ormolu and white marble candelabra. Each with scrolling foliate seven branch sconces, supported by maidens dressed in flowing gowns...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Barovier & Toso Pair of Pulegoso Glass Leaf Sconces 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of Murano pulegoso glass sconces with gold leaf inclusions and patinated brass body by Barovier & Toso. Italy, 1950's.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Gilt and Patinated Bronze Ewer on Stand, Attributed to Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
The exceptional bronze casting, in stunningly intricate detail, on this beautiful sculptural piece has been attributed to master metalworker Ferdinand Barbedienne. The piece takes th...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Exceptional Pair of Sconces Designed by Maison Sabino & Cristallerie de Sevres
Located in Miami, FL
Rare French pair of sconces designed by Maison Petitot and original "Cristallerie de Sevres" frozen glass shades in perfect condition.
Five bulbs or shades.
back plate :4" W, 7" H
Wi...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass, Bronze
Patinated Bronze with hand Blown Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Patinated bronze lantern with 3 candelabra lights and hand blown glass shade.
Dimensions 17" Diameter 45" Hight\, the lantern body is only 21" Hight.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Neoclassical Style White Glass and Bronze Pendant Light, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautiful Neoclassical style white milk glass pendant ceiling light fixture with an ornate bronze frame. France, 1920s.
This ado...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Late 19th C. Bronze Neo-Classic Planter w/Gadrooned Sides and Acanthus Corners
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
19th Century Neoclassical heavy patinated cast bronze planter of large scale having gadrooned bombe sides with acanthus leaf corners raised on block feet. Suitable for indoor as well...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Pair of 19th Century Bronze Neoclassical Urns
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A striking pair of 19th century patinated bronze Capana shaped neoclassical bronze urns mounted on sienna marble plinths. Each with putti playing amongst grape vines, twin scrolling ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Siena Marble, Bronze
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Crystal Chandelier Roman Female Figures
Located in Milan, IT
A 20th century Italian seventeen-light crystal chandelier richly decorated with waterfall crystal festoons and pendants, realized with a Neoclassical style ormolu frame decorated by casted Roman Matron figures seated on dormeuse with palmetta shaped fan.
Featured with ten curved arms ending with Edison 14 candles, additional seven E14 light bulbs inside the crystal basket.
It is an Italian creation dating back the circa 1960s, with a superlative quality and gilding that may bring an Italian accent to your luxury interior.
Listed measure do not include any chain, only chandelier structure and upper cup.
Of Italian origin, it comes from a Milanese private estate and dates back to 1960s circa.
The chandelier is in good condition, with new working wiring for Italian European standards, suitable for 17 Edison 14 light bulbs. Two separate wirings working for internal and external lights...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Marble Pedestal, Modern
Located in Cypress, CA
Neoclassical style gilt bronze mounted blackish marble pedestal
height 41 in ; width 13 in ; depth 13 in
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu, Bronze
Wonderful French Bronze Regency Empire Crystal 12-Light Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful gilt 12-light chandelier has four interior and eight arms decorated with rock crystal drops, rock crystals and crystal spears surrounding a multifaceted crystal plate....
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Albano Poli Pair of Mazzega Murano Deco Style Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Elegant pair of Murano glass Art Deco style sconces in rare bicolor peach and frost glass by Albano Poli for Mazzega Murano. Italy ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
"Liberty" Bronze Bust on Black Slate Plinth, 20th Century School
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Century School "Liberty" Bronze Bust on Black Slate Plinth. Measures 6.25" in width, 6.25" in depth and stands 15" tall.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Slate, Bronze
Workstead Helios ADA Sconce in Hewn Brass
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
A fixed, wall-mounted version of our classic Helios table lamp, this ADA compliant fixture is a sculptural object d’art. This sconce celebrates the celestial while maintaining a mini...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Nickel, Bronze, Brass
1920’s Caldwell Double Arm Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double lights sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920s Caldwell Bronze 6 Lights Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell 6 lights chandelier with brown patinated finish
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bronze dore classic French style chandelier with 12 lights
Located in Houston, TX
This chandelier has fine definition because the casting of this
Bronze is very fine quality. The gilding on this piece is brilliant
And shows no wear. The scrolling arms are graceful...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu, Patinated Bronze, And Marble Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, patinated Bronze, and marble clock signed by Germain, Paris, 1825. The clock is elegantly raised on a white Carrara marble...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
1900's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with double lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Maison Charles Style Gold Leaf and Brass Tree Leaves Sconces, Wall Lights, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
French Maison Charles style neoclassical one of a kind gold leaf and brass tree leaves Sconces, Wall Lights with Half Shield Shades.
Two sockets on...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
1920’s Caldwell Brown and Gold Three lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Brown patinated bronze three lights Caldwell sconces, with unusual scrolled arms
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Four Antique Gilt Bronze Fifteen-Light Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
These gilt bronze (ormolu) wall sconces are magnificent pieces, each holding fifteen lights. The sconces will look beautiful either mounted onto the wall in a line, or paired and pla...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
1920s Caldwell Large Sunburst Crystal Sconces with Three Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell three lights sconces with sunburst crystal shape backplate
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
French Wrought Iron and Bronze Table
Located in New York, NY
French wrought iron and bronze table or gueridon. The table has bronze round accents and can be used indoor or outdoors.
Would also make a nice d...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
1920’s Neoclassical Style Caldwell Sconces with cameos
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell neoclassic style gilt bronze sconces with cameos and two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Bronze Neoclassical Style Round Desktop Picture Frame, Late 19th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Bronze Neoclassical Style Round Desktop Picture Frame from circa the 1890s.
This beautiful ornate oval frame is made of bronze and has a supporting leg on the back. Decorated ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique Russian Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Large Unique Antique Russian Neoclassical gilt bronze, crystal and blue glass chandelier of fine craftsmanship embellished with cut crystal prisms, crystal chains and a central blue cobalt glass dish...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Erotic bronze sculpture. Austria, early 20th century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Erotic bronze sculpture. Austria, early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Large Gilt Bronze and Polychrome Wall Sconces by Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An impressive pair of Large Three Arm Gilt Bronze Sconces with Crystal Bobeches. Backplate features a gilt bronze basket with a variety of polychrome fruit. Scones were originally di...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Neoclassical Style Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light Fixture, ca. 1890
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large French Neoclassical style alabaster and bronze pendant light fixture, ca. 1890.
An impressive late 19th-century alabaster ceiling pendant...
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Austrian Bronze & Iron Neoclassical Trash Can / Wastepaper Basket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Austrian bronze & iron neoclassical trash can / wastepaper basket
Austria, circa early 20th century
Of oval form with a continuous trellis, garland and flowerhead motif. Beautiful...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Maison Bagues Rectangular Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Bagues rectangular side table
2 tiers, 1st tiers height: 8 in
Bronze ans brass, gold cloudy mirror.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Gilded bronze Chandelier, cut crystal and red glass. Russia Late 18th cent.
Located in VERSAILLES, FR
Magnificent Russian six lights chandelier dating from the end of the 18th century. The decorative elements of this chandelier are reminiscent of those that were made in St. Petersbur...
Category
1790s Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Baguès-Style French Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite, 1920s French gilt-iron and crystal beaded chandelier in the manner of Maison Baguès.
The chandelier features a scrolled-iron frame with a naturally distressed gilt-fin...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron, Gold Leaf
Early 20th Century "Netilat Lulav" Bronze Plaque by Boris Schatz, Bezalel
Located in New York, NY
Massive bronze plaque depicting the act of "Netilat Lulav" that takes place during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. The plaque was made and signed by Boris Schatz, who was part of the B...
Category
Early 20th Century Israeli Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze Ewers, Pair
Located in New York, NY
Pair of patinated bronze ewer form sculptures cast with Neoclassical manner decoration of foliate accents, bows, busts of putti below handles, and masques to front, mounted upon blac...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Empire Gold Hand Carved Wooden Mirror, Spain, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Neoclassical Empire rectangular handcrafted mirror. Rectangular hand carved wooden structure with gold foil finish, Spain, 1970.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold
Workstead Pendolo Sconce Small
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
The Pendolo Sconce is composed of a directional fabric cone, radiating a subtle cast of light into a space - and a focused beam of light - in a myriad o...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
Palace Size Antique Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Column Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Impressive, oversize, Baccarat quality diamond cut crystal and gilt bronze Neoclassical style table lamp.
19th Century
France
Circular diamond cut crystal column with finely fluted g...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Italian Artemis Marble Torso
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th Century Italian Artemis white statuary marble torso on bronze base.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble, Bronze
A French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu Samovar
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Samovar. The most decorative hot water server is raised on Ormolu ball feet...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Neoclassical Etched Bronze Round Occasional Table
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Absolutely gorgeous, perfectly patinaed, etched bronze and reed occasional table. The table is a nice size, It would be perfect with 2 chairs or as a small center table...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Empire Patinated Bronze Figural Chandelier
Located in Savannah, GA
French Empire patinated bronze neoclassic style chandelier featuring winged figures holding six lights. Great old patina. See measurements below.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Jewelry Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
French jewelry box
Materials: Bronze and orange crystal
Origin France Circa 1900
Golden patina
perfect condition
on its lid it has a porcelai...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Metal Bronze and Travertine Pedestal Planters
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful pair of pedestal planters. From the 1980s. The bases are made out of metal and bronze. And the pot it is done of travertine. They ar...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Bronze, Iron
Sevres Porcelain Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sevres porcelain box
Origin France Circa 1900
Interior decoration (flowers)
bronze mount
hand painted box.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Classic Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Beautifully hand-carved alabaster bowl chandelier with the classic Greek Key motif. Held by bronze claws, chains and acanthus leaf canopy.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Neoclassical Nude Sculpture of a Young Bacchus by Elias Hutter, 19th Century
By Elias Hütter
Located in Rochester, NY
Neoclassical bronze sculpture of a young Bacchus and fawn making an offering Elias Hutter. Very fine casting with a rich patina. Early to Mid-19th Century...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
At the Gate of Dawn, 2008, by George Carlson '1940'
Located in Pasadena, CA
At the Gate of Dawn, a 2008 sculpture by renowned American artist George Carlson, is a cast bronze of seated figure. This limited edition piece is numbe...
Category
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Roman Bronze Neoclassical Lamps
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Roman bronze neoclassical lamps, probably French, circa 1920s. They retain their warm original patina. They have been rewired and are ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique Neoclassical Rouge Onyx Sculpture Display Pedestal, Bronze Mounts, c1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Neoclassical sculpture pedestal offers rouge onyx construction with square display over turned and foliate cast bronze banded Doric column, raised on square block base, c1...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Wonderful Vaughan Lighting Bell Jar Glass Bronze Neoclassical Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Vaughan design style lighting bronze pierced open heart gallery glass bell jar lantern fixture in the neoclassical style, accompanied by ch...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine and Decorative Gilt Bronze & Crystal Pendant. The Pierced gilt bronze ring issuing downwards graduated octagon graduated octagon chains, on top five lights. At the top five an...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze and Gilt Classical Vases by Barbedienne, 19th Century
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine pair of 19th-century Bronze and Gilt Classical Vases By Ferdinand Barbedienne 1810-1892.
Each is unique with male nude figures in classical Greek poses playing music and ad...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze and Marble Garniture, Clock Signed Raingo Fres, France, 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze and marble three piece clock garniture. Clock signed Raingo Fres. France, 19th century.
Clock works.
Clock dimensions: 71 cm height, 46 cm ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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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