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
Pair of Russian Neoclassical Style Malachite Obelisks
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Russian neoclassical style obelisks of malachite. Square, tapered shafts on a raised panel stepped base. Great color to malachite. One obelisk has a slight 'lean' to the up...
Category
20th Century Russian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Malachite
Neo-Classical Style Wedgwood Pottery Blue & White Basalt Table Lamps - Pair
By Wedgwood
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century English Wedgwood blue and white table lamps with metal neo-classical style bases. The body of the lamps have white neo-classical themes on blue basalt g...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
1940s French Neoclassical style brass floor lamp, Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass with a fluted center part on a tripode base. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, 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 firebac...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair French Hand Painted Neoclassical Wall Hanging Architectural Screen Panels
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Wall hanging Neoclassical Archictural panels, circa last quarter 20th century. Depicting the interior walls of a temple or residence of royalty. Each is painted on board with a me...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Baker Furniture Neoclassical Mahogany and Brass Tea Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical style occasional side table or tea table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Mahogany, with satinwood inlay and mounted brass ormolu.
Measures: 23...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 3 Maison Baguès Nesting Table
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 3 Maison Baguès nesting table, bronze bamboo shape, original cloudy mirrors
Dimensions:
20 W / 14 D / 16 H
18 / 13 / 15
17 / 12 / 14.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Mahogany Classic Console Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a dark finish on rich mahogany crotch veneer and solids, this console table is both elegant and classic.
Its curved corners and tapered legs create a refined French 18th-c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Carved Square Walnut Side Table Louis Philippe Style
Located in Miami, FL
Mid century carved square walnut side table Louis Philippe style.
Extraordinary Castilian walnut wood side table, with elaborately carved le...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Vintage German Crystal & Bronze Jewelry Casket Carriage
Located in Elkhart, IN
A very rare vintage cut crystal jewelry casket/carriage with bronze mounts. The domed crystal casket sits on a bronze carriage stand with turnin...
Category
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of George Sellers Serpent Lamps
Located in Hudson, NY
Seldom Seen pair of George Sellers plaster serpent lamps, each with urn form body and coiled snake in black.
George Sellers is a classically-trained artist who studied sculpture in I...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Italy Late 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Buffet with Drawer or Low Cabinet
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a pleasant credenza or low cabinet, handmade in walnut with an inlaid in the same wood.
The top has very beautiful drawing that distinguishes this antique buffet.
Hand made...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Pair of French or Russian Gilt Bronze Candelabra, circa 1830
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of thirteen-flame candelabra
France or Russia
Second quarter of 19th century
Cast, chiseled and gilt bronze
Height 40.95 in (cm 104), diameter 17,7 in (cm 45)
97 lb (44 kg)
Sta...
Category
1830s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical writing desk handmade in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut and peg construction. The writing desk features three overlay drawers with ogee edges and each drawer front...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Rare IMHOF Bronze Enamel Alarm Travel Clock
By Arthur Imhof
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 15 jewels Swiss round clock. It depicts an enamel round frontal panel painted with a colorful beautiful bouquet of flowers framed by gilded bronze Roman numerals dial. In t...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Circa 1860 Pair of English Brass Push-Rod Candlesticks
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 pair of brass push-rod candlesticks, English. Inverted beehive design. Lack push-discs. Square, cut-corner bases.
9.75" x 3 5/8" sq.
We are a family business that has bee...
Category
1860s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Coffee Table with Carrara White Marble Top By Maison Ramsay
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This exceptional neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with white Carrara marble top. This is a French work by famous designer Maison Ramsay. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
White Ceramic Butterfly Motif Napkin Rings, Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of four ceramic butterfly motif napkin rings. Fabulous for a spring table setting. Unsigned.
Measures: 2.75" tall
2" wide
1" deep.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Late 18th century Italian Neo Classical Hand Painted Panel
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing neoclassical hand painted panel in fresco style.
Italy circa 1780
Weathered, small losses.
Measurements include the wooden base.
H:52,5cm W:39,5cm D:7cm
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Cast Iron French Empire Neoclassical Style Outdoor Garden Wall Water Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Iron French Empire Neoclassical Style Outdoor Garden Wall Water Fountain. Item featured is a heavy cast iron construction, desirable weathered...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
1930 Caldwell Silver Plated One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
pair of 1920 silver plated one light sconces
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Round Gueridon Marble and Brass Side Table, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Transport yourself to the enchanting ambiance of 1950s Italy with this exquisitely crafted classic side table. Meticulously produced, this captivating piece embodies timeless eleganc...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell one light sconces with scalloped backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Painted Bow Front Sideboard with Two Doors and Five Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Neoclassical style Swedish painted wood bow front sideboard from the 20th century with five drawers flanked by two doors. Immerse yourself in the elegance of the past with this Neo...
Category
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Scale Italian Neoclassical Style Urns or Vases with Ram’s Heads, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of monumental neoclassical style pottery urns handcrafted in Italy. They are marked and in very good condition. The urns most likely date to the later part of the 20th...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Great Selection Sea Shell Sea Shells Collection in Vitrine
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Great selection of natural history specimens sea shells. In a red wood vitrine with a key lock. Great Wall cabinet office decoration of a gift.
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Shell
Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass Top in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style rectangular coffee table is made of brass with a black lacquered glass top. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage English Country Iron Black Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style black iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 11"W x 7"D x 13"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Minerva
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological roman subject of Minerva in limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto.
Measurements: Statue cm 180, base cm 80.
Minerva (Pallas Athena in Gr...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Limestone
French Pair of Brass and Onyx-Top Bedside Cabinets, 2nd Quarter 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
constructed entirely of brass with rectangular inset onyx tops the frames having raised backsplashes, the cases each with one drawer and a door and raised on fluted tapering legs ter...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Curule Leather Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Reupholstered
Materials: Italian Leather, Carved Wood
Style: Italian Neoclassical
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Large Pair of 20th Century Italian Hand Carved Lime Wood Swan Planters
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large pair of beautiful 20th Century Italian hand carved lime wood swan planters with a worn gesso finish.
Traditionally used for weddings, these pla...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Marble Column Bookends
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of Neoclassical marble classic style column bookends, Italy circa 1960's.
Great set to add to a formal or informal library office setting.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Two Cylindrical Four Light Brass Lanterns
Located in Stamford, CT
Two classical American four light cylindrical brass lanterns with curved glass panels. Hardwired with original canopies included. Priced individually.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
American Classical Bobbin Turned Fruitwood Spindle Bed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive American classical spindle bed crafted from fruitwood. The bed features exaggerated tall bobbin or spool turned bed posts that give the bed a dr...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Italian Bleached Walnut Sideboard w/ Storage and Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian bleached walnut carved wood sideboard. This Neoclassical style piece has plenty of storage with two drawers and cabinet underneath. Original brass hardware.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Day Bed Sofa
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Swedish sofa day bed from the Gustavian period hand scraped to original paint with a nicely upholstered seat. The frame features a guilloché pattern and the tapered and fluted legs...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Textile, Wood
A pair of SHABBY-CHIC NEOCLASSICAL Princess Shell SCULPTURES France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A pair of magnificent shell sculptures representing two ladies or princesses from the grand siècle, with subtle details, a hippie creation from the 1970s, anonymous artist, France 1970.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Shell
Large Capagna Form Pair of Black Cast Iron Planters Urns
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic capagna form black cast iron urn planters having impressive scale and style.
Category
1940s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Norman Rockwell Fish Finders Four Seasons Gorham 10.5” Collector Plate
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Norman Rockwell Fish Finders plates Four Seasons Gorham 10.5” Collector Plate.
Norman Rockwell 1976 Limited Edition Fine China collector plate by ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
William A. Drake (1891-1979), Oil On Masonite Ship In Harbour
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Oil on masonite depicting a ship along the wharf with a rustic structure and figures on the pier. The ship with grey smoke billowing into the grey and blue sky.
Unframed.
Signed lowe...
Category
20th Century North American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Masonite
Pair - White Matelassé Covered Swivel Club Chairs and Ottoman, Hickory Chair
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th C. Hickory chair off white matelassé covered swivel club chairs with a matching ottoman. The set is covered in Sovereign Upholstery by Hickory...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Down
Pair of Boston late Classical slip seat mahogany side chairs, 1830-45
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of American mahogany and figured mahogany veneered late Classical upholstered slip seat side chairs. The chairs feature a shaped & pierced crest rail and back rail. Chestnut sec...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Chestnut, Mahogany
French Neoclassical Style Iron Curule Leg Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare, patinated French iron patio or garden dining table crafted from iron. The table features a slatted rectangular top supported by a trestle style sculptural base having curule legs...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Neoclassical Plant Stands
Located in Nashville, TN
Pair of Neoclassical plant stands. Three foot female effigy applied with an accent base. The top copper bowls are removable. Thy main post is a turned co...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Copper, Iron
Italian Entry Console Marble Table and Brass Wall Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Neoclassical style brass base and marble top entry console table. Matching brass mirror.
Dimension for he mirror is : H; 35.5 W; 23 D; 6
dimension for...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
1900 Caldwell Silver Plated 16 Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Caldwell 16 lights silver plated chandeliers from a very prominent state in NYC with a beautiful neoclassic design
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
English Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish Neoclassical Design
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white round jewelry dish with neoclassical design, circa 20th century, 1979, England...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Monumental Neoclassical Column Form Faux Green Marble Painted Wood Pedestal
Located in Stamford, CT
Custom made large scale wood pedestal with 'Verdi Antico' faux marble finish. Likely made for a specific marble bust in the collection of Roger Prigent, legendary New York antique...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Apothecary Mortar and Pestle by Coors
Located in San Diego, CA
Porcelain mortar and pestle. Great for cooks or as an accent piece. Heavy duty. By Coors USA.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Italian Sicilian wood briar Italian chest of drawers late 1800s
Located in Milano, IT
Allow me to transport you to the exquisite world of antique Sicilian craftsmanship with a late 1800s dresser that encapsulates the essence of Italian ar...
Category
1890s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique national cashier register with key
Located in Brea, CA
Antique national cashier register model 324 with a key , the drawer can open , there is a key , it is a beautiful piece .
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Carl Faberge attb signed silver 84 jewelry box parcel- gilt St Petersburg 1890
By Fabergé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an amazing parcel-gilt silver table ,jewelry box in the form of a box. Artist initial NS or IS undetermined , signed also Faberge in Cyrillic , According experts the box was ...
Category
1890s Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
Design Institute of America Dia Neoclassical Console Sofa Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Brushed bronze console / sofa table by Design Institute of America. Classic modern neoclassical X form stretchers with brass medallions with cap...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel
Jonathan Adler Versailles Collection Buffet Lamps in Cobalt and Brass - A Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
Inspired by scrolling Neoclassical candlesticks, the Versailles Buffet Lamp by Jonathan Adler is a smart combination of powder-coated color with natural brass accents. Packing powerf...
Category
2010s Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Neo-classical Form Sofa Table in Polished Brass w/ Beveled Glass Shelves
Located in Norwalk, CT
Polished brass sofa or console table with Neo-classical details and substantial, beveled glass shelves. Newly polished and lacquered. Total height is 30 inches to top of finials, tab...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Bronze Neoclassical Putti Di Mare Centre Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional Italian bronze center table featuring a pair of mermen or putti di mare. The bronze has a lovely patinated finish with verdigris. The base alone measures 45 inches wide b...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Maison Jansen Carved Stone, Oak and Lacquered Vellum Dining Table, c. 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Maison Jansen carved stone, oak and lacquered vellum dining table, circa 1940s, made in France. One base element marked "2184" in wax p...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
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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