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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
Pair of French Light Oak Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
Nightstand draws inspiration from 18th-century French design with its elegant proportions and flaky pine finish over oak. The classical form features meticulously crafted details inc...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Classical Plaster Bust of Goddess Diana Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style female head bust of Diana the Huntress goddess sculpture USA, 21st Century Measures: 8"W x 5"D...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plaster

French Neoclassical Style White Glass and Bronze Pendant Light, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautiful Neoclassical style white milk glass pendant ceiling light fixture with an ornate bronze frame. France, 1920s. This ado...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

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...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century Wood Italian Box
Located in Barcelona, ES
19th century wood Italian box.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Wood Italian Box
19th Century Wood Italian Box
€800 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Trumeau with Inset Panels of Fruit
Located in Nashville, TN
Nice warm Tuscan feel. Each fruit panel has a ground of silver foil or leaf. Charming wear to each of the panels (see photos). The beveled mirror plate is a very good distress jo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Decorated Venetian Neoclassical Commode
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very fine 18th century Italian, probably Venetian three-drawer commode, the top faux painted to simulate Sienna marble, over three graduated drawers festooned with floral and ribbon ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Poplar

19th C Cranberry Glass Pitcher and Basket
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th c cranberry glass pitcher and basket.
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass

19th C Cranberry Glass Pitcher and Basket
19th C Cranberry Glass Pitcher and Basket
€484 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Large 19th Century Neoclassical Iron Garden Urns – Painted White
Located in Milano, IT
This stunning pair of large neoclassical iron garden urns, crafted in the 19th century, showcases timeless elegance and grandeur. Painted ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

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.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Vintage Apothecary Mortar and Pestle by Coors
Vintage Apothecary Mortar and Pestle by Coors
€191 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Style Italian Plaster Urns with Flame Finials
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Italian neoclassical style urns in relief that can either stand on their own or hang from the wall as decorative elements. Quite handsome, with acanthus leaf decoration and f...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Raymond Subes Brass and Marble Neoclassical Style Coffee Table
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style coffee table is made of bronze and brass with a black and gilt marble top. This is a French work by famous designer Raymond Subes. Circa...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

A NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC Lacquer COFFEE TABLE by JEAN-CLAUDE MAHEY France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and luxurious rectangular coffee table, Post-Modernist, Shabby-Chic, base in black lacquered wood, thick square section top in burgundy red lacquered wood (deep and intens...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Garden Sculpture of Saint Francis of Assisi
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique garden sculpture of Daint Francis of Assisi, founder of Franciscan order.
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Pair Italian Style Black Lacquer Bombe & Nail Head Trim Nightstands/ End Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian-Style Black Lacquer Bombe Nightstands with Nailhead Trim and Three Drawers A bold and handsome pair of bombe-form nightstands crafted in the Italian style, distingui...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Robert Pansart Pair of Neoclassic Églomisé Mirrors Panels, circa 1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
Boost your private interior with the exquisite artistry of Robert Pansart, whose visionary design shines through this rare pair of églomisé mirrored glass wall-mounted panels, expert...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror

John Vesey Steel Bronze Neoclassical Library Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Glamorous and opulent 1960s stainless steel clad writing table, library table, or bureau plat desk designed by John Vesey (American 1924-1992). Made in the grand neoclassical French ...
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Neoclassical Swan Motif Mirror, Giltwood and Faux Lapis, Atrib. Carvers Guild
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical Swan Motif Mirror in Carved Giltwood and Faux Lapis, Attributed to The Carvers’ Guild American, Late 20th Century 52" H x 31" W; mirror plate 36" H x 24" W A striking n...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Classic Tufted Leather King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
This stunning bed is upholstered in black leather, offering a smooth, sophisticated feel. The elegant tufted design on the headboard and footboard adds a classic touch, while the Fre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th C Original Painted Decorated Doll or Jewelry Chester Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C original painted decorated doll or jewelry chester drawers. Decorated in the 20's or 30's.
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Pair of Italian Carved Two-light Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of sconces, of painted and parcel giltwood, each diamond-shaped backplate outcarved with stylized fleur-de-lis, surmounted by palmette flanked by festooning, two iron C-scroll c...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare neoclassical style 4 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling . This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Baker Furniture Neoclassical Cherry Wood and Parcel Ebonized Sideboard
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical, Regency, or Empire style sideboard, console, credenza, or bar cabinet By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Beautiful carved cherry wood, with ebonized and ...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Antique French Neoclassical Oak Marble Mirrored Dresser Sideboard Buffet Server
Located in Dayton, OH
Impressive antique French Louis XV sideboard vanity / server / wash basin / buffet. Made of quartersawn oak featuring Neoclassical styling w...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Oval Brass Drinks Trolley in The Style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant oval drinks trolley is made of brass with glass shelves. Top tray is removable and there is a bottles holder on the bootom shelf. This is a French work in the style of M...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Bronze Gladiator Figure Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This bronze sculpture captures a moment of intense motion, portraying a classical warrior mid-throw with a spear in hand and shield raised. The finely detailed musculature and dynami...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal

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
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Classical 19th Swedish Urn Form Bronze Vase with Sea Dolphin Handles
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and graphic 19th century classical vase was realized in Swededn. It features a square base that ascends into an undulating fillet and an urn form body with a cylindrical...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Arbus Sconces, 4 pairs available
Located in Miami, FL
Three pairs of Andre Arbus wall sconces. Bronze back plate and painted bronze hand. Nice and original old patina. 10" height with the shade, ...
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Amethyst Austrian Neoclassical Theme Campana Urn Mounted As A Lamp
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A spectacular amethyst vase featuring faceted diamond cuts, fan cuts and faceted border. The lamp with bronze Bacchus masks with handles, hand-chased grape leaves and an egg/dart rim...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

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 tournament at Due Process Golf Club and Stables in Colts Neck...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair Maison Jansen Brass and Steel Rams Head Savonarola Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb pair of Maison Jansen Attributed brass and steel ram's head savonarola stule or cerule style armchairs. They feature naturalistic cast rams heads of the highest qua...
Category

1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Gustavian Style Painted Console-Pair Available if Needed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This painted console table exudes rustic elegance with its distressed finish and classical lines. The wood surface shows layers of worn white paint, exposing hints of the natural woo...
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gesso, Wood, Paint

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany Library Stairs
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany Library Stairs / step ladder. Recently refinished. Measures 17.5" in width, 19.5" in depth and 31" in height. Step height is 12".
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

French Bed Classical Style Burl Walnut Copper & Brass circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French walnut burl with copper roses decoration & brass bed. Made circa 1900 in the classical style The bedding must be custom made with a box spring of 59.61 x74.80 in. (190...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper

John Vesey Stainless Steel Bronze Neoclassical Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Extraordinary mid-century modern stainless steel and bronze writing table, desk, or bureau plat designed by John Vesey (American 1924-1992). Made in the grand neoclassical French Lou...
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Steel, Bronze, Brass

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...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair 19th Century French Painted and Giltwood Columns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century French columns. Paint and gilded oak hardwoods with Ionic capitals, fluting and classical detailing.     
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paint, Wood

French Alabaster Pedestal, 19th C.
Located in Astoria, NY
French Alabaster Pedestal, late 19th century, with a square revolving top. 41.5" H x 13" W x 13" D.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Zabihi Collection Antique Tabriz Rug Non-Insert Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Persian Tabriz rug. The insert is NOT provided Measures: 16'' x 16".
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Foam

French Cupid Bronze Statue After Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)
Located in New York, NY
French bronze sculpture of Cupid after Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Italian Carved Wood Pineapple Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century neoclassical style pair of table lamps having stylized hand carved pineapples on square plinths with a chic white washed finish.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

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

Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Located in London, GB
A Neoclassical marble top mahogany and brass mounts chest of drawers Sweden, Circa 1880
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1880s Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Regency Sherle Wagner Hand Painted Sink
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Representing the absolute pinnacle of bathroom luxury, this vintage sink and faucet set by the legendary Sherle Wagner is a masterpiece of opulent design. The basin is crafted from fine porcelain, sculpted into a magnificent fluted seashell form that is both dramatic and romantic. Its creamy surface is adorned with delicate, hand-painted floral vines, showcasing exquisite artistry. The set is crowned by the iconic and highly sought-after Sherle Wagner gilded swan faucet and handles, rendered in heavy, ornate brass. This is not merely a sink; it is a piece of functional jewelry, designed to transform a powder room or master en-suite into a breathtaking statement of unparalleled elegance. This exceptional set is presented in great vintage condition, with the hand-painted details remaining vibrant and the gilt brass fixtures possessing a distinguished patina that speaks to their quality and age. Its glamorous and timeless design is the perfect anchor for a Hollywood Regency, Neoclassical, or Grandmillennial bathroom, offering a level of bespoke luxury that is simply unattainable in modern fixtures. Seize the rare opportunity to acquire a piece of design history from the world's most revered name in bath fixtures. Make this extraordinary Sherle Wagner sink...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Style Gilded Metal Dining Table After Versace
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent gold or gilded glass top dining table after Versace. Made in the neoclassical taste featuring corinthian style Greek column fluted legs. The table base is decorated with ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Side Tables with Marble Tops by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of neoclassical style side tables is made of brass with fluted legs joined by a spacer, the legs topped with a fine pineapple finial on each corner an...
Category

1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Glass Important Pending Lantern
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century french Neoclassical gilt bronze and glass very important large pending lantern By: unknown Material: metal, bronze, copper, tin, glass, crystal Technique: cast, mo...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

A Pair Of NEOCLASSICAL WALL APPLIQUES LAMPS, Geoges JOUVE Style, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional pair of wall lights with 2 faces, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, in off-white enameled plaster, circular wall bases, 2 thick arms of square section surmounted b...
Category

1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Pair of stylish Antique Cast Stone Fruit and Flower Baskets
Located in Greenwich, CT
A lovely Pair of finely detailed Floral and Fruits Baskets / Garden Ornaments , early 20th century, American These baskets have great decorative appeal, with depth in the sculpted m...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

Neoclassical Style Brass HorseHeads Fireplace Tools in the Styl of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant neoclassical style horseheads fireplace tools is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1950
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

1900s Hurricane Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 traditional gild bronze and silver plate finish sconces with hurricane glass inset. Williamsburg style
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

A SHABBY-CHIC NEO-CLASSICAL Compression Sculpture TABLE LAMP, France 1990
Located in PARIS, FR
A sculptural cubic table lamp, Post-Modernist, Shabby-Chic, Neoclassical, massive cubic compression of golden and silver metals, with an orientable rectangular horizontal shade, allo...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

A Tessellated Marble Tazza Urn Dish By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A Tessellated marble Tazza urn in Italian Emporador Marble. The undulating edge on the dish with brass banded soccle support.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Historistic brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Painted Neoclassical Commode / Chest Of Drawers
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical chest of drawers hand-crafted in Italy in the early 1800s using walnut and painted in a beautiful blue-jeans color. The chest features three inset drawers all with beaut...
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Fornasetti Architecture Lamps
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Rare pair of iconic Piero Fornasetti architecture lamps from the Architecture series. American wired.
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

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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