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: Gray
18th - 19th Century 'Abduction of Persephone' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the abduction of Persephone by Hades. Demeter, the goddess of the crops and harvest and Z...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condit...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire fork. The tools are made of wrought iron. The...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Woodard Chantilly Rose White Wrought Iron Tea or Bar Cart
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a Classic Woodard Chantilly Rose wrought iron tea cart or bar cart, well made and fine quality.
Wood, a great American company, furnished th...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th Century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireb...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Salvaged Hand Carved Carrera Marble Fragment Depicting Joan of Arc
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This salvaged carved architectural element is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1835 and done in a Neoclassical style. This antique frag...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Aria
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological roman subject of Aria in Lecce limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto.
Measurements: Statues cm 160, base cm 85.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Maison Bagués, Rare Pair of Neoclassical Round Brass and Glass Side Tables
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare pair of neoclassical round side tables are made of brass with a clear glass top. These are very nice side tables by famous fren...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian 19th Century Venetian Oval Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a lovely Venetian oval mirror from Italy. Its original plate has lots of foxing and aging. It would definitely add Old World elegance to a...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Pair of 22-Karat Gold Leaf Carved Mirrors by Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 22-karat gold leaf hand carved mirrors designed by Melissa Levinson. We can customize the size and finish of these mirrors for your design job.
These are available in two siz...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique French Neoclassical 'Venus' Fire Back, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French fire back with Venus. Venus with her mirror and torch of Hestia. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. The tor...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Reclaimed Atlas Garden Statues
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This highly decorative pair of near life-size composition term statues of Greek God Atlas are an imposing mythological addition to a formal garden or interior. Traditionally, Atlas is depicted holding up the heavens, an eternal punishment bestowed on him for leading the Titan rebellion against Zeus, King of the Gods. However, in these composition adaptions, the Greek God Atlas carries an urn above his head. These can be planted with flowers and foliage or used simply as statuary. Made in the mid 20th century, each term statue is crafted from a blend of cement and fibreglass with some wear throughout that gives them a beautiful time-worn appeal.
Part statue, part jardiniere, these Atlas statues...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cement
Neoclassical Brass Round Bar Cart, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Attributed to Maison Jansen. Neoclassical brass round drinks trolley, French, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian 19th Century Big Size Florence Architectural Hand-Coloured Print
Located in Scandicci, Florence
A rare extra-large print, printed on engraving paper with an antique star press and watercoloured by hand representing an antique capital. The capital'...
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
French Neoclassical Steel and Brass Antique Accent Table in Maison Jansen Style
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH NEOCLASSICAL STEEL, BRASS AND MARBLE ACCENT TABLE
Manner of Maison Jansen, circa mid 20th century
Item # 905WGQ20P
A sleek and s...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
Octagonal Mirrored Centre Hall Table
Located in New York, NY
Mirrored centre hall table or dining table in Neoclassical style.
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Two Italian Stone Garden Sculptures of Apollo and Roman Goddess
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological subject in Lecce limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto.
Measurements: Statues cm 160, base cm 85.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Three Graces Fountain, 21st Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large courtly fountain out of handcut and hand carved marble in a neoclassical style. The three graces surround the central column, above is another basin with waterspouts in the sha...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Raingo Freres Mantle Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb French silver over bronze clock by Raingo Freres. Signed Raingo Frères on the dial and on the works, on a Rouge Griotte marble base.
Dimensions: Height 22" width 19 3/4" de...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Superb Italian Stone Neoclassical Style Fireplace
Located in Rome, IT
A finely carved Italian limestone fireplace with female caryatid figures and shaped frieze with elegant acanthus leaves decoration.
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Limestone
Pair of Louis XVI Painted Wood Jardinière Stands
Located in Kittery Point, ME
The circular container carved with pearls and rinceaux and supported by an inswept strung-piaster quadripartite stand with a central finial and hung with swags raised on a conforming...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical French Carrara Marble White Antique Fireplace
Located in Oostvoorne, NL
This beautiful antique surround fireplace is made from luxurious Carrara marble. Richly inlaid with ornate details and a centerpiece where the characteristic “scallop” makes its entrance.
Thanks to a wide, double profiled top, the contours of this fireplace are emphasized.
The massive consoles...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Neoclassical Late Georgian Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A fine brass and cast iron fire grate, in the George III style. The high shaped back with a central cartouche depicts a double headed eagle and shield, held by a man and a woman. The...
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Early 1800s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Pair of Sunburst Mirrors
Located in Miami, FL
Two pairs available of signed convex mirrors from Belgium.
Size of the convex mirror inside: 12" diameter.
From a hotel in nice on the French Riviera.
Priced by pair.
Category
20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Bevelled Table Mirror in Silvered Metal Frame for Make Up and Jewelry
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, good looking and practical table mirror.
From a local silver and jewelry dealer who is retiring we acquired this wonderful and highly practical table mirror. Thousands of peop...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century English Child's Teapot
Located in Sheffield, MA
The early 20th Century English petite child's teapot is decorated around the opening with fluting as is the rim of the lid. Both pieces of the white teapot are marked "Spode Copeland...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Rare Richard Ginori Italy Pastorale Landscape White Blue Gold Demitasse
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Richard Ginori demitasse or espresso cup and saucer set was made of fine semi-translucent porcelain in Italy. It is decorated with traditional landscape done in different shade...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Ancient Pair Coffee Pots, Pasquale Rubati Manufacture Milan, 1770 circa
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of small coffee pots.
Manufacture of Pasquale Rubati
Milan, 1770 Circa
Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire).
a) height 7.87 x 5.51 x 3.93 in (20 x 14 x ...
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1760s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maiolica
18th - 19th Century French Log Holder or Log Basket
Located in Amerongen, NL
Beautiful 18th - 19th century French Neoclassical log holder. The log holder is made of polished copper. It has a total width, including the handles, of 40.5 cm (15.9"). The conditio...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Copper
Maison Jansen Steel and Brass Dining Table
Located in Houston, TX
Steel and brass dining table by Maison Jansen. Features Corinthian style capitols with fluted columns on each corner supporting the top with gilt French rosettes...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
19th Century Neoclassical 'Pillars with Decoration' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars and a floral decoration. The pillars stand for freedom, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireback is ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Matching Monogramed Purple Placemat and Napkin Set - Service for 12
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A stunning set of 24 vintage embroidered and monogrammed placemats and napkins with service for 12. This gorgeous set is by Shaxted Chicago. A linens company popular in the mid-20th ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Huge Octogonal Cocktail Table by Maison Jansen
Located in Miami, FL
Faux bamboo chrome base for this rare and elegant Maison Jansen octagonal coffee table The eight side of 18.5".
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Antique Neoclassical Plaster Grotesque Herm Statue
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An early 19th century plaster grotesque herm statue in the neoclassical style circa 1820. Once used as architectural interior decoration, it has a distressed look and depicts a figur...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Ferdinando Vichi Italian White Marble Sculpture of a Female
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent white marble statue of an elegant woman pulling petals from a flower, as in the popular 19th century game, he loves me, loves me not. by the Florentine sculpture, Ferdina...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Style Steel & Brass Side Table by Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Neoclassical Ram's Head and Hoof side table by Jansen. This polished steel & brass table has a thick glass top. Perfect little drinks table.
A...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid Century Gilt Faux Bamboo Three Tier Bar Cart
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous three tiered gilt faux bamboo bar cart from France. Glides effortlessly on its caster wheels. Shelves are 11 inches apart from each other. In excellent vintage condition wit...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Guy Lefevre for Maison Jansen, Neoclassical Style Gun Metal and Brass Coffee
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style coffee table is made of gun metal and brass with a clear glass top. This is a cocktail table by famous French designer Guy Lefevre for M...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Giacometti Inspired Wrought Iron Chairs A Set of 4 Dining Chairs
By Diego Giacometti, Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Cumberland, RI
Giacometti inspired wrought iron chairs A
Set of 4 dining chairs.
In stock and read to ship is this set of four heavy iron garden chairs, with an exquisite aged verdigris style fini...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron
Wall Fountain in Giallo d'Istria from the 21st Century
Located in Greding, DE
Light-colored wall fountain in Giallo d'Istria with a rectangular basin and a tall rear wall. The wall fountain shows straight lines and has three water spouts.
Category
2010s European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Monumental Pair of Neoclassical French Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
Monumental pair of 1940s neoclassical French mirrors with parcel-gilt and attractively lightly aged mirror plate. Grandiose scale of 7' with a bracket for mounting but works quite be...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror
A pair of Italian Verde Indio green marble obelisks
Located in London, GB
A pair of Italian Verde Indio green marble obelisks. Obelisks are thought to represent Immortality and eternity and were made popular by the Grand Tours of the 17th/ 18th Century whe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Callipygian Venus - Italian, 19th Century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Callipygian Venus
19th Century
Italian (Naples or Rome)
White marble
After the Antique: Naples Archaeological Museum (IT)
Roman version of a Hellenistic 3rd Century B.C. model
Height: 62 cm
Width: 22 cm
H 24 1/2 x W 8 2/3 inch
The Callipygian Venus, also known as the Aphrodite Kallipygos or the Callipygian Venus, all literally meaning “Venus of the beautiful buttocks”, is an Ancient Roman marble statue...
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Lenox "Castle Garden" Salad Plates; Set/12
Located in Malibu, CA
Classic Lenox China pattern “castle garden” from the 1970's in shades of pink, yellow, green on ivory background.
This stunning pattern has since been discontinued by Lenox.
Gold ba...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Marble Nude Figure Statue On A Grey Marble Base
Located in Cypress, CA
Sensational life size Italian hand carved white marble figure of standing nude woman on grey marble base. 2nd half ot the 20th century
Meticulous attention has been given to every de...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Dalmation Granite Architectural Columns
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of Dalmation Black and White Speckle Granite Architectural Columns/ Plant Stands.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Granite
Neoclassical Style Brass and Cast Iron Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Plainview, NY
A stunning Neoclassical style brass and cast iron coffee table. The table thick glass top having protruding brass decorations on top and resting on a finely
antiqued X shaped iron ...
Category
1980s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
French Massive Painted Gold Framed Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous and massive French 19th century carved and painted gilt frame with new mirror plate. This hand-carved frame which once housed a large painting has now been repurposed int...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint
Robert Adam Neoclassical Cast Iron Stove Urn
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A painted neoclassical cast iron stove in the form of a classical urn after a design by Robert Adam attributed to Carron Iron Company circa 1780. Originatin...
Category
Late 18th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Late 18th Century Dutch Delft Charger
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Late 18th century Delft blue & white charger, Dutch. Large pomegranate flowering tree in central reserve with floral border. Rim frits typical for Delft. 13.75" dia.
Whitehall Antiq...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Delft
Ornamental English Ramshead Fountain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
English Ornamental Ram Head Fountain
Sourced from London by Martyn Lawrence Bullard
Fitted with wall mount.
Graded for indoor or outdoor use.
Category
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel
Antique Small Marble Neoclassical Pedestal
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique small marble Neoclassical pedestal is the ideal choice for displaying a small sculpture, vase, or objet d'art. It's also a good choice as a riser ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Light Blue Wedgwood Heart Shaped Trinket Box
By Wedgwood
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a light blue Wedgwood heart shaped small lidded box. The top of its lid is decorated with a Greek or Roman relief scene of a woman with a cape co...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 6 Antique 19th Century Cut Glass Champagne Flutes Attributed to Bakewell
By Bakewell, Page & Bakewell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 antique cut glass champagne flutes.
Each having starcut bases supporting knop stems and fluted strawberry and fan cut tops....
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass
Neoclassical Brass Table with a Glass and Mirror Top by Maison Jansen, France
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant neoclassical brass table, glass top with an aged mirror border.
By Maison Jansen France 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Neoclassical 'Minerva' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the goddess Minerva. Goddess of knowledge, intellect and ingenuity of the human spirit. She is often depicted with an owl, symbol ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Giacometti Inspired Pool Lounge Chair
By Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Cumberland, RI
Giacometti Inspired Chaise Lounge Chair -A Pair
Perfect for any deck, pool, or patio
Seats and back rests made of removable mesh for easy cleaning a quick dry time.
Adjustable ba...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th - early 19th century French Neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
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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