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 Neoclassical Burgundy Marble and Bronze Decorative Urns
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Neoclassical decorative urns made from globular, burgundy marble bodies nestled within decorative bronze cradles held by square bases, a...
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Metal
Workstead Orbit Solo
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
Orbit solo uses the language of our popular orbit sconce to present a single glowing bulb set against a hovering luminous disc. The dish can be fixed ei...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century French Bronze & Marble Lamps
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb pair of 19th century bronze lamps, with classical scenes depicting frolicking cherubs in relief, flanked by goat head masks to the sides on stepped rouge marble bases termin...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Workstead Orbit Sconce in Brushed Nickel
By Workstead
Located in Hudson, NY
The orbit sconce is a modern interpretation of an early American candle form with a reflective spun brass disc rotating 320 degrees, the sconce can act ...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Nickel, Bronze, Brass
Sunburst Crown Light Fixture in Gilt Iron and Pressed Glass
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst Crown Light Fixture, Gilt Iron, Gold Leaf, Pressed Glass
Eye-catching neoclassical style sunburst ceiling light fixture from the Mid-Cen...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
Neoclassical Sevres Parian and Doré Bronze Mounted Urns or Vases 1920s a Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
Neoclassical pair of Sevres Parian and doré bronze mounted Urns or Vases circa 1920s. This spectacular pair of table vases having doré bronze bases suppo...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Neoclassical Bronze Chandelier, 19th C
Located in Charleston, SC
Exceptional bronze Italian Neoclassical bronze chandelier is made in the early 19th century. The classical style chandelier is made of bronze in the finest casting. The cast bronze crown is topped with six pierced Anthemion leaves on a fine cast ring console...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Sconces Having Classical Masks
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of French Neoclassical style gilt bronze sconces having classical masks. 19th C.
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Rectangular Gold Hand Carved Wooden Mirror, Spain, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Neoclassical rectangular handcrafted mirror. Rectangular hand carved wooden structure with gold foil finished, Spain, 1970.
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Jacques Adnet Bronze Neoclassical Sconces, France, 1950
Located in Paris, FR
Very elegant pair of 2 arm gilded bronze, metal gun patina, brass and Lucite (plexiglass) double arm wall sconces in the French neoclassical style of the 1950s by Jacques Adnet.
The...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Limoges Bisque Porcelain Table Lamp Decorated Gold Base in Gilded Bronze
By Limoges
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1930s French table lamp with Limoges white bisque porcelain decorated gold; rings and base in gilded bronze
Overhauled electrical system
Measures Li...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Large Bronze Neoclassical Caldwell Wall Sconce Four Arms
Located in Toledo, OH
Bronze Neo Classical Caldwell heavy cast ornate wall sconce. Adorned with fruit and a fluted body. Stamped on back. Four arms, electric. Dimensions...
Category
Early 20th Century North American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Elegant Wrought Iron Sconces from a Chateau in Central France, circa 1940/1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Elegant wrought iron sconces from a chateau in central France. around 1940/1950
3 Wall lights with 3 lights.
the price is for one, 3 are available
The iron has not been lacquered, n...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Wrought Iron
Fine Antique French Neoclassical Style Gilt and Patinated Bronze Desk Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional quality, attributed to Maison Gagneau, Paris gilt and patinated bronze desk lamp designed as a quiver of arrows in the Neoclassical taste. C...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Tow-Tone Bronze Argand Lamps Thomas Messenger & Son London & Birmingham
Located in Fairfax, VA
Pair of two-tone bronze Messenger & Son argand oil lamp with cut glass shade.
They have been electrified.
They are marked Messenger & Son.
Category
1870s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Patinated Bronze Statues
By Susse Freres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A splendid and true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze statues of Hermes and a nobleman, signed and stamped by Susse Frère...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Contemporary Ram's Head Bronze Sculpture Lost Wax Casting Technique Green Patina
Located in Firenze, IT
This contemporary solid bronze sculpture of a ram's head is inspired by the art of Ancient Rome and Ancient Greece with a reference
to neoclassicism.
The artist is able to attribute ...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Music and Art, Pair Antique Gilt Bronze Grand Tour Sculptures, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A pair of beautiful gilt bronze maidens representing Music and Art.
Music holds a lyre, known for its use in Greek classical antiquity, in her left hand and is bringing her right h...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Bronze and Ormolu Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and marble urns mounted into lamps, signed LÉON BOUCHER. Each lamp ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Historistic Table Lamp, Vienna, Around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic table lamp, Vienna, Around 1890s
Original condition
Shade is replaced (new).
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Bronze and Onyx Jewelry Box, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Gilt bronze and onyx jewelry box. France, late 19th century.
It has silk inside.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
Wonderful French Bronze Crystal Neoclassical Empire Ormolu Lantern Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French bronze and diamond cut crystal neoclassical or Empire ormolu-mounted Lantern chandelier with three candelabra lights. In the manner of Baccarat.
Measures: 21" H x...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and extremely high quality true pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu, patinated bronze and Vert Maurin marble aux victoires candelabras after a model by Th...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Cupid, Bronze, Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
Lost wax casting. Marble base.
The god of love is distinguished from classical mythology by the quiver of arrows on its back and by the wings that are butterfly instead of feathered...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Dark Green Marble Column with Bronze Moulding
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A tall dark green/grey marble column; the rectangular column supports a larger tiered square marble top; the bottom of the column sits on a patinated bronze decorative base on a furt...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Extraordinary Belle Époque Urn
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Extraordinary large Belle Époque Urn in silver plate & gold plated with handles. An important Frieze Depicting Mythological figures ornate flower ...
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Porcelain Paragon Tea Cup with Gold and Blue and Hidden Rose for Her Majesty
By Paragon
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful fine bone China teacup with gold detail, bold blue, and a hidden red rose inside the cup. This delicate ceramic piece is a lovely piece to ...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold
Pair of Striking, Specimen Marble Tables
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A fine pair of Italian neoclassical style patinated bronze mounted specimen and Carrara marble tables. Each sitting on fluted legs capped by faux capi...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble, Bronze
Nicholas I Period Russian Malachite Side Table with Gilt Bronze Base
Located in London, GB
Nicholas I period Russian malachite side table with gilt bronze base
Russian c. 1840
Measures: Height 77cm, diameter 89cm
This is a truly excepti...
Category
1840s Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very attractive pair of 19th century Neo-Classical st. bronze urns. Each urn is raised on a square mottled edge black Belgian marble base. Above is the patinated bronze urn with gi...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of Three Heraldic Plates, Bronze, 18th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of three heraldic plates. Bronze. Century XVIII.
Bronze plaques decorated with a castle with a pelican pecking its chest at the door, a heraldic element enhanced with plant for...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
France Late 18th Century Bronze Fireplace Andirons Neoclassical Style
Located in Brescia, IT
Elegant bronze andiron for fireplace, made in France in circa 1790, with urns, garlands and festoons.
In good conditions, original in every par...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Patinated and Gilt Bronze Mermaids Sculpture Torcheres/Candelabras
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of large heavy patinated bronze mermaids sculptures torcheres and/or candelabras. Both depict a half hair styled head and naked trunk...
Category
18th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A wonderful and true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and marble five arm candelabras. Each candelabra is raised by a thick, circular Black Belg...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Modern Solid Patinated Bronze Smoky Glass-Top Low Tables/Benches
Located in Buchanan, MI
A pair of modern patinated bronze smoky glass-top low tables/benches
These are currently low tables but could easily have a cusion made making them a pair of benches...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Bronze and Brass Palm Tree in the Style of Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of sconces is made of brass and bronze palm tree. These wall lights are very decorative and the quality is really good. This is a French work in the style of famous French ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Maison Baguès Bronze and Enamel 'Feuillage' 3-Light Wall Sconces France, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Baguès 3 lights wall sconces in great bronze quality and colorful enamel.
Both came from the same house. Original foil label on the reverse, Baguès, Paris.
Pe...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Bronze
Pair of Marble and Bronze Urns on Marble Pedestals, France, Early 20th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Measures: Height : 29 cm (11,4 in.) ; width : 61,5 cm (24,2 in.) ; depth : 55,5 cm (21,8 in.)
Total height : 139 cm (54,7 in.)
Important pair of rare Greek...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French 19th Century Empire Neoclassical Style Silvered Bronze Three-Tier Platea
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very elegant French 19th century Empire Neo-Classical st. silvered bronze three tier plateau. The centerpiece is raised on three paw shaped feet. Each tier in graduating size has a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze statues of Bacchus and Mercury. Each wonderfully executed statue is raised on a square base decorated with u...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Italian Neoclassic Bronze Dore Filigree Compote
Located in New York, NY
Italian neo-classic (19th century) bronze dore filigree pedestal base compote with pearl veneer round center center.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Gilt Bronze 2-Arm Spiral Sconces 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gorgeously proportioned pair of neoclassical, gilded bronze 2-arm sconces; with acanthus leaf, acorn, swirl, and rosette detailing. Late Belle Époque style, France. Early 1900s. Me...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Candelabras
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extremely elegant and high quality pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and marble, three arm candelabras. Each candelabra is raised by a triangu...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Neoclassical style Gilt Bronze and Cut Crystal Lamp By Gherardo Degli Albizzi features Classic amphor shape and curved handles. Central body of this little lamp...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Bronze and Marble Large Garniture Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of gilt bronze figural neoclassical lamps with marble bases. The bronzes with gilt surface showing wear but original. The off white marble bases fitted to the bronze figures. ...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bronze and Crystal Basket Chandelier
Located in Canton, MA
Brass and crystal chandelier. Twelve lights around ring, and three in the center of the basket. C. 1920.
Dimensions:
Height: 32"
Width (Diameter): 32?.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Lamps in the Manner of Clodion
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Black Belgian marble, ormolu and patinated bronze lamps in the manner of Clodion after a model by John Flaxman. Each lamp is raised by a beautiful circular mottled black Belgian marble base below the striking patinated bronze socle pedestal with fitted ormolu flutes. The patinated bronze body displays finely chased cherubs playing in a field on one side, and on the other side picking grapes out of a basket. To each side are wonderfully detailed animal...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
French Pendant Lamp
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
French pendant lamp
Lantern of the early 20th century
carved bombe glass
4 electric lights 220 w
golden patina.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair-Maison Bagues 2 Light Bronze Goat Sconces, Wall Light Neoclassical France
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of French Neoclassical 2 lights bronze goat sconces from the 1960.
US Rewiring and each takes 2 candelabra light bulb max. 40 watts.
Back-plate: 1.2...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Patinated Wood and Gold Leaf Armchairs by Maison Forest, France
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of patinated wood and gold leaf armchairs by Maison Forest, France, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century French Classical Bronze Group Signed Pigal "Le Merchand De Plaisir"
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb bronze model of a classical maiden and a putto entitled 'Le Merchand de Plaisir' the winged putto holding a posey vase, the maiden with a rose, on ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Nubian Neoclassical Bronze Table Lamp
Located in palm beach, FL
Lamp in gilded bronze and silver representing a Nubian with his arms crossed and a turban on his head and a towel around the waist. The base is made of marble and the electricity has...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Patinated Bronze Vases
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A pair of patinated bronze vases cast after the antique.
Each vase is of krater form with elaborate scrolling volute handles with swan heads a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Pair of French Patinated Bronze Figural Candelabra, 19th Century
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Very decorative, large (almost 80 cm high) pair of France candelabra from in the 19th century.
Made of patinated bronze and standing on a marble base.
Very detailed figures. Some c...
Category
1860s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Huge Antique French Gilt Bronze Classical Clock Set 19th century Acanthus leaves
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Most impressive this large antique French classical Clock set from late 19th century France.
The candelabras are huge and impressively decorated with acanthus leaves. They have pla...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A very handsome pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze lamps. Each is raised on a square base with moulded wreath designed socle above. The patinated bronze t...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style ‘Grand Tour’ Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and high quality pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ‘Grand Tour’, silvered bronze vases. Each is raised by an impressive moulded step black Belgium marble base,...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Signed Horacio Acuña Spanish Faux Stacked Books Gilt Bronze Side Table
Located in Forney, TX
A superb, exceptional quality, finely hand-crafted faux distressed stacked book table.
Elegant, sophisticated and luxurious, with beautifully ag...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
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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