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
Creator: Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
1920's Caldwell Flush Mount with Opaline Glass 16''
Located in New York, NY
circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze flush mounted light fixture with Opaline glass inset. From Waldorf Hotel NYC.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920’s Caldwell Engraved Bronze Light Fixture With Brown Patina
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell bronze light fixture with brown patina and interior lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Pair of Caldwell Bronze Patinated Regency Neoclassical Empire Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair of Caldwell bronze patinated two-tone classical French style Regency, neoclassical, Empire two-light sconces completely rewired with new candelabra sockets.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Signed E. F. Caldwell Gilt Bronze and Crystal Louis XVI Style Chandelier
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This fabulous signed twelve light gilt bronze and crystal chandelier by Edward F. Caldwell and Company is of the finest quality. It features beautifully chased Neo-classical motifs ...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze 2 lights sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1910's Caldwell Silver Plated Chandelier with 8 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1910's Caldwell silver plated bronze chandelier with 8 lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1900’s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Engraved Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated bronze sconces with unusual engraving on back plate. From Waldorf Hotel in NYC. Available in bronze and silver plated
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1900's Caldwell Large Silver Plated 12 Lights Chandelier with Engraved Details
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900's Caldwell large silver plated 12 lights chandelier with a lot of engraved details
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1920's Caldwell Flush Mount with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze flush mounted light fixture with Opaline glass inset. From Waldorf Hotel NYC.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1900's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Engraved Sconces with 2 lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900's Caldwell gilt bronze engraved sconces with 2 lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Signed E. F. Caldwell Bronze and Crystal Empire Style Chandelier
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This truly amazing Gilded Age Chandelier of "tent and bag" form features strands of faceted crystal beads of graduated size. The gilt bronze fra...
Category
1890s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
19th century Caldwell Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Sconces Single Light
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 19th century Caldwell gilt bronze neoclassic design one light sconces with comedy's faces. Unusual and impressive design
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Very Fine Gilt-Bronze Ormolu Girandole Mirror by Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Very Fine Gilt-Bronze Ormolu Girandole Mirror by Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Very good quality. Solid bronze, with beveled mirror and candleholders
Measure: 56" high x 39" wide x ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
1900's Caldwell Etched Mirror 2 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell etched mirrored sconces with two silver plated arms for lights. Available 2 pairs
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1900 Caldwell Etched Mirror Single Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell etched mirrored sconces with one light. Available 2 pairs
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920’s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with Hazelnuts
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with hazelnuts and acorns design
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 1900's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with Cherubs
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with cherubs and two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with Lions Shield
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces with lions
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
c1914 Pair E.F. Caldwell Neoclassical Bronze & Crystal "Northwind " Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1914 E.F. Caldwell Neoclassical style Bronze Figural "Northwing Blowing Beauty" Wall Sconces. Cut Crystal detailed. Very hight quality as only E.F. Caldwell can offer.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1900's Caldwell Large Bronze 3 Lights Sconces with Crystal Leaves and Urn
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's large Caldwell sconces with 3 lights, glass leaves and crystal urn body on top
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair 19thc Neoclassic Bronzw/Eglomise Cherubs Cavorting Wall Sconces by Caldwell
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair c1890 Neoclassical style Bronze Wall Sconces Featuring Carved Back Eglomise Mirrored Wall Sconces. Signed by E.F. Caldwell. The cherubs are so sweetly rendered. One facing to th...
Category
1890s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair c1913 E.F. Caldwell Neoclassic Bronze & Silverplate Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair of Documented c1913 Bronze/ Silverplate Neoclassical Wall Sconces by E.F. Caldwell. Please look closely at the pictures the detail is amazing! I purchased these directly from an...
Category
1910s North American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920's Large Caldwell 5 Lights Sconces with Acanthus Leaves
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's large Caldwell 5 lights bronze sconces with acanthus leaves
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920’s Caldwell Silver Plated 3 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated 3 lights sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Neoclassic Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze neoclassic style sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920’s Small Silver Plated and Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated and etched mirror backplate sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Double Light Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Double Lights Sconces with Mirror Backplate
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with sunburst shaped etched mirrored back plate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell white and brown leaded lantern
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
1920's Caldwell Porcelain Backplate Blue Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell bronze and blue porcelain backplate sconces, with hand-painted 19th century man and woman on plate.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with double arms
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Etched Mirror Sconces with Cherubs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1920’s Caldwell gilt bronze and mirrored backplate sconces with cherubs
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated one light sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Small Mirror Sconces with 2 lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double lights sconces with mirrored back plated
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Six Light Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated chandelier with six lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1900’s Caldwell large white leaded glass light fixture with interior lights.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
1920's Caldwell Sconces with Etched Mirror
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with etched mirrored backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Mirrored Backplate Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrors and two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Antique a circa 1900 Caldwell large leaded glass light fixture with interior lights
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Bronze Patineted Black Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's dark black patinated bronze sconces with two lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1900s Large Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with flower design
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated sconces, unusual flowers design and large size
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze one light sconces.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Neoclassic Silver Plated Sconces with Grapes
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell neoclassic style silver plated engraved sconces with two lights. Grapes on shield design
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, 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
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated one light sconces.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920s Caldwell Nickel Plated Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s neoclassic Caldwell light fixture with interior light
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Nickel
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with two lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's silver plated Caldwell sconces with two lights
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Silver Plated Engraved Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1900's Gilt Bronze Caldwell 8 lights Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell gilt bronze 8 lights chandelier
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair 1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with Cherub
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with cherub atop
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Silver plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell silver plated double light sconces
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920’s Caldwell Brown patina Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s brown patina Caldwell double light sconces
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920's Neoclassic Caldwell Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell neoclassic style 2 lights bronze sconces with etched mirror backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920s Large Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with thee lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s large Caldwell silver plated sconces with 3 lights unusual size
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1920s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Chandelier with Gilt Ornaments
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell chandelier with gilded details ,matching sconces available.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920's Caldwell Sconces with Etched Mirror Backplate
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrored backplate.
Category
1910s American Vintage 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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