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
Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Fixture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Fixture. Item features green painted finish, blue reflector, original tag, very nice antique item, great style and form...
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Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
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.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
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
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Porcelain of Mice and Vase 'Fraureuth'
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Porcelain of mice and vase
origin Germany circa 1900
Fraureuth-kunstabteilung
perfect state.
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$560 Sale Price
6% Off
Very Fine and Rare Silverplated Caviar Serving Dish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and rare silverplated caviar serving dish in the neoclassical style. The interior compartment is gold plated. England, circa 1900.
Dim...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
$143,000
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
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. ...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$2,950 / set
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
$1,623 Sale Price
30% Off
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
$1,488 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
$6,800 / set
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
$2,650
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
$1,200
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
1900's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1900 gilt bronze Caldwell sconces with two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$5,800 / set
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
Neoclassical Panther Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Neoclassical panther sculpture
Material: Pewter and marble base (alpe green)
Origin Germany Circa 1900
Perfect condition natural wear
No visible...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Pewter
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique French Gilt Metal and Ceramic Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A fabulous pair of antique French gilt metal and ceramic table lamps, dating from around the 1900-1920 period.
They are lovely quality an...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
belgian paper cutter
Located in Brussels, BE
belgian paper cutter
Category
Early 1900s Belgian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
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
$1,360 Sale Price
20% Off
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. ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
Neoclassical Wall Lamp Torch with Swans and Eagle, 19th Century
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Special lamp in the form of a torch with swans and eagle.
Made of hand carved wood. The lamp dates from circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Fine Porcelains 'Couple Dignitaries'
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of fine porcelains (couple dignitaries)
circa 18th century origin Europe
possible restoration in your hand (old)
one of them has the letters L.G...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
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...
Category
Early 1900s French 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...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
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
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...
Category
Early 1900s French 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
$1,356 Sale Price
20% Off
Very Fine Hand Carved Wooden Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine hand carved wooden chandelier. Great carving work.
France, circa 1900. 4 lights.
Dimensions: Height 37" (can be shortened) ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
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
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
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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