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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
White Porcelain Neoclassical Style Amphora Oil Lamp
Located in New York, NY
White porcelain neoclassical style amphora oil lamp. Sleek white Berlin porcelain amphora with entwined serpent handle raised on four lion monop...
Category

Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Coffee Table Living Room White Marble Inlaid Calle Flowers, Handmade in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
Coffee table made with the decorative technique of 'scagliola inlay on a White Carrara marble top, which rests on two rectangular columns also made of white marble. The central calla...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Classic by Giuseppe Carpanelli Gran Confort Office Armchair in leather
Located in Desio, IT
This armchair has an unusual elliptic curved outline with slatted solid wood structure, the backrest frame is made of solid walnut, while the swivel base is fitted with a height and ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood

Antique Primitive Early American Cherry Side Accent Table Nightstand 30"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Early American side table. Made of cherry featuring rectangular form with one dovetailed drawer and turned legs. Includes gl...
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Wonderful Regency Three-Light Vaughan Bell Jar Glass & Brass Lantern Greek Key
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Regency / Neoclassical Three Candelabra Light Etched Bell Jar Glass & Patinated Black Brass Lantern With Greek Key Pattern Lantern Fixture, In The Manner Of Vaughan Designs
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Wedgwood Black Basalt Vase With Kintsugi Repair
Located in Brisbane, QLD
With its unique kintsugi style repair, this Wedgwood black basalt vase has become one of a kind. The flared trumpet style vase was made by Wedgwood in the ...
Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century, KPM Berlin Porcelain Cobalt & Gilt Tea Cup & Saucer
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century KPM Berlin porcelain tea cup and saucer set exemplifies the height of European porcelain craftsmanship. The set is adorned in a deep cobalt blue glaze, co...
Category

19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900. Museum quality. In the George III style, designed by Paulding Farnham for Tiffany and Co, New York. Of palatial and monumental size. Centerpiece: 15" high x 30" wide x 27" deep Plateau: 3" high x 39" wide x 34" deep In excellent condition, ready to place. Of oval form, the everted rims formed of openwork scrolling classical foliage and bellflower swags, the tops applied with standing scrolling foliage with four silver caryatid female figures, the bases overlaid with acanthus and palmettes. The original, silver mirrored plateau...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

1940's Set of 8 Vintage Hitchcock Rush Seat Chairs with Stenciled Fruit Motif
Located in Morristown, NJ
A charming set of eight vintage Hitchcock chairs, featuring handwoven rush seats and classic stenciled fruit motifs on the backrests. These ch...
Category

1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

Pair of Neoclassical Swedish Gustavian Style Cerused Commodes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Divine pair of cerused commodes or chests of drawers made in the Swedish Gustavian taste. The large chests feature pilaster column reeded corners. The three drawer cases are centered...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pine

Antique Neoclassic Continental Walnut Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome antique commode crafted in walnut having geometric designs and crossbanding over a bowfront case with four drawers, brass hardware and elegant tapered legs, French polished ...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Free Standing Cabinet Bar by Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Fine mahogany free standing cabinet bar by Paolo Buffa made in Italy, circa 1950s. Opposing doors swing open to reveal mirrored and fitted interi...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Monumental French Neoclassical Ormolu Mounted Mahogany Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
A Monumental French Neoclassical richly Ormolu Mounted and decorated Mahogany Mirror. Varnished Solid Mahogany frame. Wood backing.
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan Florentine Garden Dining Suite
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional wrought aluminum patio and garden outdoor furniture dining suite designed by Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan. From the Fl...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Neoclassical Leaded Stained Glass Pine Floral French Doors Sidelite 90"
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and impressive set of antique half glazed architectural salvaged French double doors and sidelites. Features a solid pine frame with arched, scrolled and neoclassical ribboned...
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stained Glass, Pine

19th Century Wedgwood Queens Ware Creamware Gilt Pitcher and Basin Set
Located in Lomita, CA
Queens Ware is the mark on this pitcher and basin set made in England in the mid to late 1800s by Wedgwood. It is also known as creamware, a techniqu...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Neoclassical Brass Nesting Tables by Maison Ramsay
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style nesting tables are made of brass with smoked glass shelves. This is a French work by famous designer Maison Ramsay. Circa 1940
Category

1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of White Venetian Nightstands with Marble Top and Crest Handpainted Motifs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Cream White Neoclassic nightstands with beautiful light green marble top. The tables have a gilt wood decoration in crest and legs... an so ...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Alfonso Marina Fine Monumental Italianate Style Armoire, Marquetry Inlay
Located in Miami, FL
Alfonso Marina Fine Monumental Italianate Style Armoire ,Marquetry Inlay Offered for sale is an Alfonso Marina fine inlay monumental Italianate style two-door armoire wardrobe with ...
Category

20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Windlass Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An extraordinary historical Nautical rope winding Ship's Windlass from the great age of exploration and commerce reinterpreted as a standing table. The windlass section is antique wi...
Category

19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper, Other

18th Century Italian Walnut Writing Table
Located in Carmine, TX
Writing desk Hand-crafted in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut. The table follows the typical Italian neoclassical style canons, with long, tapered legs and flat-fronted inset dra...
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Oval Neoclassical Style Brass Bar Carts, Maison Jansen Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative neoclassical style bar cart is made of brass with 2 glass trays. The top tray can be removable for service. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circ...
Category

1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

An Exceptional Antique Cast Iron Garden Fountain
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant 19th Century tiered Cast Iron Fountain in a fine weathered Green paint. The finely proportioned central support with fluted column base supports two elegant scalloped tier...
Category

19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mario Papperzini for John Salterini Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large pair of mid-century modern iron patio and garden dining chairs attributed to Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The tall chairs have an iconic design with a square back inset...
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Neo Classical Log Rack with "Armillaire" Bronze Spheres - France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant neo classical iron log rack with bronze armillaire shaped decorative spheres. In the style of Jacques Adnet. Good vintage condition. This rack will ship from France and can b...
Category

1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Iron

Italian Contemporary Roman Vase Black Gold Print with Mirror Wood Frame 2 of 2
Located in Scandicci, Florence
One of two etching printed Ancient Roman Vase print with gold leaf background hand-gilded and enhanced with a square frame made of mirrors and gilded with gouache and burnished with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Classic Pair of Concrete Garden Ornamental Pineapple Sculptures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish pair of neoclassical concrete pineapple sculptures for the garden. Heavy concrete construction with lovely age acquired patina.
Category

1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Concrete

French Louis XVI Neoclssical Style Marble Top Center Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant French oval center table featuring a marble top. Made in the grand Louis XVI neoclassical taste with a desirable aged patina on the gilt wood finish. The marble has a lovely ...
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical Onyx and White Marble Fireplace Surround For Luxury Interior Design
Located in Beervelde, BE
Exclusive neo classical fireplace mantel with columns. The design showcases ornate yet balanced carvings, classical motifs with playing cherub...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Carrara Marble, Statuary Marble

Vintage American Mahogany Escritoire Writing Desk
Located in Plainview, NY
A beautiful and timeless 1970's American escritoire desk. The writing desk is made of solid mahogany and is sturdy. The desk shows fine carving details and offers 5 regular drawers a...
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Signed Clodion "Bacchanalia" Bronze Sculpture Raingo Freres Foundry Marking
Located in Kingston, NY
Signed Clodion "Bacchanalia" patinated bronze sculpture from the 19th century. This exquisite piece was cast by the renowned Raingo Freres foundry, known for its high-quality bronze ...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique French 'Allegory of Love' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical fireback with an allegory of love. The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cr...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

French Limestone Round Table with Baluster Base - Custom Sizes Available
Located in San Francisco, CA
Also available in Belgian Bluestone, Custom Sizes are available; the classically-inspired table is comprised of a thick round top with dupont edge and baluster-form support on an oct...
Category

2010s French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Asa Pingree Physalia Dining Table in American Walnut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Physalia dining table is the perfect center piece to a home or office's communal space. The clean lines provide a blank canvas for the everyday, while the soft curves feel equall...
Category

2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Neoclassical Painted Decorated Green Settees with Cream Upholstery
Located in Essex, MA
Magnificent pair of matching benches or small settees made in the French Louis XVI neoclassical taste . Beautifully carved green painted frames decorated with a neoclassical motif vi...
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of French Provincial Neoclassical Tole Lamps with Swan Handles and Paw Feet
Located in Middleburg, VA
A graceful pair of French Provincial lamps, originally crafted as oil lamps in Provence circa 1800 and later expertly converted for electricity. Fashioned from painted tole, these ur...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

Vintage Italian Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Table Lamp w/ Floral & Bird Motif
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Wiring, New Shade Dimensions: 23”H x 10”W x 4.75”D Shade: 9"H x 13"W x 13"D This vintage Italian Neoclassical alabaster table lamp showcases masterful craftsma...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Bronze Horse Jockey Equestrian Racing Trophy Statue After Pierre Jules Mene 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage horse trophy / statue / sculpture. Made of bronze featuring an oval marble base and plaque from the Dehere Member Guest Invitational tournament (combined net aggregate win) at Due Process Golf Club and Stables in Colts Neck...
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Mirror by Borghese
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Neoclassical Giltwood mirror by Borghese. A rectangular shaped mirror adorned with a pediment at top.
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Set of 8 Neoclassical Style Mastercraft Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 8 vintage Mastercraft Neoclassical style dining chairs. Ebonized chairs with bronze sabots have been professionally restored and upholstered in very nice coral colored faux le...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Pair of Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamps, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
Neoclassical Pair of Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamps, France, Early 20th Century. Shipping is complementary. A great pair of side table lamps, heavy structure made of bronze, adjustable hand painted tole clip on shades...
Category

1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Restored Carrara Marble Coffee Table by Maison Jansen, c. 1940s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Maison Jansen coffee table with Carrara marble top in four sections over a lacquered wood frame, circa 1940s, made in France. Signed with Jansen stamp underneath on the w...
Category

1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back 1 Round back Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous collection of hardwood bankers chairs often found in offices, jury rooms, conference centers etc. Created from oak maple and walnut these chairs are heavy duty quality seating, great for a dining area. 3 chairs available and have some variations to them, 3 are more square in the back. Different makers, some are gunlocke chair co...
Category

1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Maple, Oak, Walnut

Huge Antique French Bronze Roman Soldier Sculpture by Picault
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Antique French Bronze Roman Soldier Sculpture by Picault
Category

1890s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Frederic Remington (after), Large Cast Bronze of The Buffalo Signal on Marble
Located in Morristown, NJ
After Frederic Remington (American, 1861-1909), The Buffalo Signal, cast bronze signed in the base, on a black marble plinth with brass Remington Art Museum plate. This is a genuine ...
Category

2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique Italian Neoclassical Terracotta Bust
Located in Austin, TX
Bust made of terracotta and featuring beautifully chiseled and hand-painted polychrome details throughout in tones of burgundy, blue, and browns. This sculpture depicts the bust of a...
Category

1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

John Vesey Style Steel Bronze Mounted Library Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing and iconic 20th century stainless steel and bronze mounted library writing table or desk made in the manner and style of John Vesey (American 1924-1992). The desk is constr...
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Steel

Neoclassical 'Flower Basket' Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
French Neoclassical Period fireback with a flower basket. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. It can be made black / pewter at no extra cost. The fireb...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

A set of four hand carved statuary marble statues depicting ‘The Four Seasons”
By Carlo Nicoli
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A set of four hand carved statuary marble statues depicting ‘The Four Seasons” after Carlo Nicoli Winter wearing a cloak, Spring with flowers, Summer with sheath of corn and scythe, ...
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Statuary Marble

Classic Tole and Gilt Bronze French Empire Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Impressive, excellently crafted empire style chandelier. Made in France. Notice nice definition in gilt work and impressive chain. Wired for USA with UL approved parts.
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Revolving Mahogany Bookcase Drum Table
Located in Southampton, NJ
Early 20th c. English Neoclassical revolving Mahogany side drum table featuring book case cubbies on a pedestal base with brass paw feet & custom glass top. The sweet smaller size is...
Category

Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique American New England Cottage Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Southampton, NJ
Late 19th c. custom antique cottage New England chest of five drawers with marvelous hand carvings and planed construction; locks & key. Very unique in character & substantial heirlo...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Pine

American Classical Bobbin Turned Spindle Fruitwood Poster Full Size Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
An American Classical Bobbin Turned Spindle Fruitwood Poster Full Size Bed Stead. Comes with slats. Measures 54" in width, 78" in depth and 72" in height. He...
Category

19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Late 20th Century Classical Mahogany Queen Size Sleigh Bedstead
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century Classical Mahogany Queen Size Sleigh Bedstead. Great vintage Condition. Slats present. Measures 63" in width, 44" in height at the headboard, 35" in height at th...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Johnson Furniture Mahogany Neoclassical End Tables or Nightstands
Located in Ferndale, MI
Mahogany cabinets with two drawer pencil inlay and bronze drawer pulls over two doors with bronze sunburst openwork.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Maison Lancel Brass Hand Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Lancel “Hand” sconces US rewired and in working condition 40 watts max bulb. Priced by pair Back plate: 3 inches diameter. Custom backplate available.
Category

1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Monumental Concrete French Garden Planters or Urns with, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A monumental pair of neoclassical style concrete garden planters or urns. The edges of each are in a trompe l'oeil style and give the illusion of ruffled fabric. The sides of the bod...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Classical Style Gray Planters - A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Classical metal planters with wreath motif. A pair of American Neoclassical style metal planters with grey patinated color, laurel wreath motifs, acorns and ball feet. This ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Michael Taylor Design Montecito Bronzed Garden Sofa Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic bronzed aluminum patio and garden junior sofa or settee loveseat made in the style and manner of Michael Taylor by a foundry in Los Angeles, CA. The frame features a design th...
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Northern European Style Commodes
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from exotic figured movingui veneer with refined black line inlays, this luxurious chest exemplifies timeless sophistication. The oak drawers, equipped with modern soft-close...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Italian Neoclassical Commode With Walnut Veneer, 18th Century
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut veneer. The chest is very straight in lines, however, the cross-banded venee...
Category

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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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