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
Period: Early 1900s
Italian Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze 6-Light Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Neoclassical style gilt bronze six-light chandelier.
Unusual Italian Neoclassical style gilt bronze 6-light chandelier. This stunning Italian Empire chandelier has beautifully detailed clusters of grapes and caryatids at the end of each arm. Offered Italian bronze chandelier measures: 27 inches high and 20.5 inches diameter and comes with its stunning original 36 inch heavy duty chain and canopy and has been newly wired for the U.S. Market.
Perfect for a wine room...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1900s Small Silver Plated Sconces Two Lights
Located in New York, NY
pair of 1900 silver plated sconces with tea pot shape and two lights
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1900s Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces with three lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900 Caldwell silver plated sconces with 3 arms
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1900s Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Neoclassical Wrought Iron and Polished Brass Fireplace Andirons, Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
AFP0567
A pair of tall wrought iron andirons with drop-ring pendants, delicate penny feet, and large polished brass ball finials, circa 190...
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Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Austrian Bronze Dog 'ashtray and phosphor'
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Austrian bronze dog (ashtray and phosphor)
Artist: F. Gornik sealed at its base
circa 1900 perfect condition.
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
American Antique Woven Throw
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique American home woven tapestry throw. With fringes.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Textile
Silver Coffee and Tea Set, Belgium, 1900
Located in Belmont, MA
This beautiful silver coffee and tea set is made around 1900 in Belgium. The design is inspired by 18th century Neoclassical style, the individual elements create a unique touch.
P...
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Early 1900s Belgian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
Vintage Neoclassical Brass Ionic Column Andirons with Scroll Feet, circa 1900s
Located in New York, NY
AFP0578
A pair of vintage brass Ionic column andirons with scroll feet in a mellow aged brass finish, circa 1900.
Dimensions:
Overall: 23-3/4" H. x 21" W. x 11" D.
Body: 23-3/4" H. ...
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Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wrought Iron
Pair of Cut Glass and Bronze Floor Lamps, F. & C. Osler Style, England
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of cut glass and bronze floor lamps. F. & C. Osler style, England.
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Graphite on Paper Two Artist Studies of Hands and Extended Foot
Located in San Francisco, CA
Graphite on paper: two artist studies of hands and extended foot; each ell-rendered artist's study depicting grasping hands and a foreshortened foot; very nicely detailed; unsigned; ...
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
belgian paper cutter
Located in Brussels, BE
belgian paper cutter
Category
Early 1900s Belgian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique Chandelier, Neoclassical
Located in Atlanta, GA
Very fine twelve-light French neoclassical style chandelier. This fixture was featured in the Confiteria Ideal in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and can be seen in the movie Evita in the t...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Jewish Ritual Objet Totem
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Jewish ritual objet
Besamin TOTEM
Silver spice tower
Origin Germany Circa 1900
at its base it has the silver seals
Possibly a flag missing
95 g of weight.
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
Antique Classical Oval Carved Mahogany Figural Goddess Wall Sculpture Plaque
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Classical Oval Relief Carved Mahogany Figural Goddess Wall Sculpture Plaque. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 16" H x 12" W x 1.75" D.
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Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Gilt Bronze Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French gilt bronze table lamp. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period.
It is of extremely fine quality, it is very heavy and well made...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A Pair of Neo Classical Large Brass Twin Wall Lights This is a very attractive
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Neo Classical Large Brass Twin Wall Lights
This is a very attractive pair of lights they are very heavy and decorative each of the light fittings have 2 sconces
The ligh...
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Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Bronze and Marble Large Garniture Lamps
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of gilt bronze figural neoclassical lamps with marble bases. The bronzes with gilt surface showing wear but original. The off white marble bases fitted to the bronze figures. ...
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Early 1900s European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Oak Western Star Side Table
Located in Seattle, WA
Antique oak parlor table features hand carved top resembling a western star or badge and second shelf
Measures 29 in Tall, 19 in Deep.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style andirons is made of bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian antique walnut wood chair with armrests, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique walnut wood chair with armrests, early 1900s.
Chair entirely in walnut wood with worked armrests, as well as the seat and backrest.
Dating back to the early 1900s.
Go...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Italian Neoclassical Hand-Painted Buffet/Cabinet
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Venetian Hand-Painted Buffet/Commode is the perfect choice for adding a refined neutral color and elegant neoclassical flair, while adding a functional surface and storage. ...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair c1900 French Neoclassical style Bronze Trophy/ Vase Form Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair c1900 French Neoclassical style Bronze Trophy/ Vase Form Wall Sconces. Beautiful French estate find.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
KPM Porcelain Pair of Peas
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
KPM porcelain pair of peas
Antique porcelain origin Germany
Circa 1900 perfect condition
Floral motifs with angels (puttos) and grapes.
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Marble Sculpture 'Bust of a Child' F. Gerth
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Marble sculpture (bust of a child) F. Gerth
Origin Italy, Rome circa 1900
perfect condition without restorations
Artist: F. Gerth.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Pendant Lamp
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
French pendant lamp
Lantern of the early 20th century
carved bombe glass
4 electric lights 220 w
golden patina.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique 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
1900's Neoclassical Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair 1900's Caldwell bronze sconces with four lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Exquisite and Very Important Pair of "Natures Mortes" Carrara Marble
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exquisite and Very Important Pair of "Natures Mortes" in Carrara Marble, carved wooden oval frames. Signed Antonio Soldini (1862-1936). Most "Natures Mortes" in the market are in car...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
A Fine Crystal Chandelier 10 lights. England, circa 1900.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Bronze & Crystal Chandelier with 10 wheel engraved shades.
England, circa 1900.
Dimensions: Height 49 1/2" Diameter 46"
CW5326
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
After Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux "Woman's Face", Patinated Plaster
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
After Jean-Baptiste CARPEAUX (1827 - 1875). "Woman's face", patinated plaster sculpture
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Chairs
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of Italian white painted and parcel-gilt neoclassical style armchairs upholstered in stamped damask style textured mauve velvet.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Pair of Italian Agateware Porcelain Lamps with Medusa Masks, Wreaths, & Handles
Located in New York, NY
A Magnificent Pair of Italian Agateware Porcelain Lamps with Medusa Masks, Wreaths, and Handles. The lamps are fashioned in the neoclassical style and feature a brightly-contrasted ...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of W.M.F. silver plate jardinière with glass. Germany, circa 1900.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of W.M.F. silver plate jardinière with glass. Germany, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Polychrome Ceramic Sculpture of Athena
Located in Montreal, QC
Polychrome Ceramic Wall Sculpture of Athena.
Category
Early 1900s Greek Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Large Russian Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb and imposing Russian carved and giltwood and bronze chandelier, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A Fine Opaline Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Opaline Glass Pendant. 3 lights. Circa, 1900.
Dimensions: Height 33" Diameter 19"
CW5603
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Rock Crystal Pendalogues
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and unusual gilt bronze chandelier with rock crystal pendalogues. Two hexagons featuring oval crystal reserves issuing six arms each in a row on two levels. Stylized crow...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Bronze
Very Fine Neoclassical Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and decorative neoclassical style pendant featuring fixe etched maiden figures in a classical garments. 3-light.
France, circa 1900
Dimensions:...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
1900 Pedestal Table in Silver Metal, Green Marble
Located in Paris, FR
Silver metal pedestal table, sea green marble, garlands, legs ending in lion paws, circa 1900, condition of use. Measures: Diameter 51 cm.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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.