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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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Neoclassical
German solid silver salt shakers set
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
German solid silver salt shakers set
solid silver salt shaker set
Excellent condition and suitable for use
Crica 1940 Origin Germany
solid silver
There are 4 salt shakers shaped like...
Category
1940s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
20th-C. Neo-Classical Style Painted Panels / Screen Att. Maitland-Smit - 2 Pr.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an offering for two pair of monumental painted panels with French neo-classical styling. There are four individual panels when placed together create two pairs. They were onc...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Oval Brass Drinks Trolley by Maison Bagués
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style oval bar cart is all made of brass. It has two removable oval trays made of glass and surrounded by a delicate brass gallery. This is a French work by famous ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Afshar Scatter Square Rug
Located in New York, NY
Persian Afshar Rug from the early 20th century
rug no. j1908
size 3' 8" x 4' 10" (112 x 147 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair Of Painted and Gilt Borghese Table Lamps
By Borghese
Located in New York, NY
Pair Of Painted and Gilt Borghese Table Lamps. In original untouched condition with original gilt stripe shades included. Borghese sticker on bottoms. Very good quality. 24" to top o...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling Scalloped Floral Pierced Serving Spoon
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous and gracefully achieved Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Spoon Pat IX95 T in Scalloped Floral Pattern originates from the United States duri...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Bronze, Brass and Marble Neoclassical Style Coffee Table by Raymond Subes
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style coffee table is made of bronze and brass with a green marble top. This is a French work by Raymond Subes. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
French large Bronze of a Lion after Claude Michel Clodion, 19th century
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Very fine and large bronze of a reclining lion. Many details, such as the treatment of the lion’s mane demonstrate the sculptor’s mastery skill, as well as an understanding of the an...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Neoclassical Style Figural Painted Nude Woman Bronze Marble Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Neoclassical Style Figural Painted Nude Woman Bronze Marble Table Lamp. Item features a beautiful painted female figure and details, distressed finish, marble step-form base,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Painted Demilune Cabinet Commode Console
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Painted Demilune Cabinet Commode Console
Absolutely gorgeous demilune hand painted cabinet console with upper drawer. It is decorated with the most charming paintings of chicks, hen...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Petite French Neoclassic Wall Console w/Black Marble Top, Early 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic style console table, with marble top, from the early 20th century. This small-sized antique table from France features an oblong, demi-shaped marble top with blun...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Stylish Iron & Glass Arrow Motif Drinks End Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish small iron and glass drinks table having handsome arrow motif.
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Bronze Neo-Classical Sconces, Set Of 2 Belgium, 1970s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of Belgian Neoclassical or Louis XVI style bronze twin arm sconces from 1970s.
This pair of vintage bronze sconces has a beautiful oval bronze base that has delicate acanthus l...
Category
1970s Belgian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage large gilded wrought iron Georgian style coffee table
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage gilded wrought iron Georgian inspired coffee table. This neo classical style coffee table has a hand blown glass top that has a ripple effect. The coffee table has ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Hitchcock style Ebonized Side Chairs
By Hitchcock
Located in Denton, TX
Late 20th century Hitchcock style chairs. These are ebonized then hand stenciled with a Neo Classicial design. Very sturdy.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maple, Paint
French Commode w/Black Marble Top, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical chest of drawers, with marble top, from the 19th century. This antique commode from France features a rectangular-shaped black marble top, which rests atop a ca...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair Of Italian 18th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble 'Vases De Medici' Planters
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely pair of Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble 'Vases de Medici' planters. Each urn is raised by a square base with a finely mottled edge below a socle ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Neoclassic Shapely Demi-Lune Console w/Marble Top & Brass Accents, 19th c
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved and painted wood demi lune console, with marble top and brass accents, from the 19th century. This antique table from France has a black marble top (with...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Small Neoclassical Style Bronze Lantern with Round Glass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This small neoclassical style lantern is made of bronze with round glass. This is a French work. Circa 1940 (Height doesn't include chain and canopy)
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Brass
A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1810's
Located in Firenze, IT
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Pocket sundial, made out of wood, ...
Category
1810s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Impressive Pair Of Neoclassical Style Cut Crystal And Bronze Chandeliers
Located in Cypress, CA
Impressive Pair of French Neoclassical-Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Ten-Light chandeliers.
48 x 34 inches
Category
1990s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Figural Brass Eagle Lamp Tessellated Marble & Iron
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century, iron, brass and tessellated marble table lamp by Maitland Smith. Features an oil urn shaped body over twisted iron supports and stepped tripod plinth base. The urn...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
A Porter's Direction Sundial Germany Early 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The printed and pivoted compass card and chapter ring centred by brass gnomon, in turned rosewood case with domed lid, (glass cover), 5cm (2in) diam.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Grand Tour Style Faux Porphyry Marble Urn
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Grand Tour style Neoclassical Urn. The urn made of a Faux porphyry marble with carved surface and an open top for floral arrangements.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Mid-19th Century Cobalt and Gilt Neoclassical Urn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A Meissen Porcelain vase, this lovely piece features a deep blue body with scrolled snake handles with acanthus termini. The base is gadrooned and fluted with Fine classical detailin...
Category
1870s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
1907-47 Era Sterling Silver Phone Dialer by John C. More II for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1907-47 era sterling silver phone dialer, Tiffany & Co. John C. More II for Tiffany. Fine hand engraving for the "Patterson" family. Immortalized in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" when Aud...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Verde Ranocchia Marble Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and unique Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Verde Ranocchia marble pedestal. This gorgeous pedestal is raised by an octagonal stepped base with rounded edges. The...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Maison Jansen two Patina Retractable Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Jansen retractable sconces,
US rewired and in working condition
Measures:
Back plate 2.3/8" diameter
Projection max 15", mini 9"
15" W max, 6" W mini.
Have a lo...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Royal Eagle Bronze Table Lamp in the Style of Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This table lamp is made of bronze and black lacquered bronze. The lamp represents a Royal Eagle in the Empire style. This is a French work in the Style of Maison Charles. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
2 Continental Neoclassical Figured Bronze Urns Marble Plinth After A. Moreau 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Neoclassical style patinated verdigris bronze covered urns on stands. Beautifully designed with figures, floral swags, and lions heads around the base. Marked A. Moreau. Each...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair Of Italian Brass Curule Benches With Lions Heads
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Italian Brass Curule Benches With Lions Heads.
This great pair of antique Italian brass curule benches feature 4 lion's heads and paw feet. They have been taken down to the f...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Three Wedgwood Creamware Oval Dishes England Circa 1830
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
Made by Wedgwood in England circa 1830, this group of three oval dishes is lovely creamware with a simple, elegant design.
Creamware is cream-colored, refined earthenware.
It was cre...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Creamware
18th Century Southern European Polychrome Processional Figure
Located in London, GB
18th Century Southern European Polychrome Processional Figure
A late 18th early 19th Century Southern European polychrome and gessoed carved pine and beech processional figure of a ...
Category
Early 1800s Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
19th Century Neoclassical Marble and Carved Wood Console Table
Located in Essex, MA
Magnificent 19th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Marble and Carved Wood Console Table. Brescia Violeta Marble Top. Beautifully carved wooden painted pedestals of laurel swags. Quit...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Ferehan Pictorial Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Sarouk Ferehan Rug with an open-field pictorial animal design
Measures: 6'10'' x 9'
Category
20th Century Persian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool
Cherry wood living room or hall sideboard by Fantoni
By Fantoni
Located in Premariacco, IT
Hall or living room sideboard by Fantoni, a well-known Italian manufacturer of furniture and furnishings of high quality and workmanship.
The structure features four large and spaci...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Side Tables Attributed to 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 and glass shelves. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Pair of Gilt & Bronze Candle Sconces w/ Arrow Motif
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of this pair of two-light (non-electric) candle sconces, a testament to the grandeur of Empire and Neoclassical styles. Crafted with ...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassic Lift-Top Cabinet, 19th C. France
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic two-door cabinet with lift top storage, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France has a slightly overhanging, rectangular-shaped top which lifts to re...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling Silver Serving Spoon in "Vine W/ Grapes"
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully ornate Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling Silver Serving Spoon in "Vine W/ Grapes" Pattern originates from the United States in the Late 19th Century. Features a ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Brown Jordan Neoclassical Style Aluminum Garden Dining Suite
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately patio and garden dining suite consisting of six dining chairs and an oval dining table. Hand-crafted in the neoclassical taste by Brown Jordan from the Elegance collection. T...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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
Antique American Queen Style Cherry Birdcage Candle Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine 19th Century Philadelphia type Tilt Candle Stand in glowing solid Cherry. The Table with particularly fine graining, elegantly turned support column, classic Birdcage support an...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Antique English Neoclassical Marble Top Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique English Neoclassical Marble Top Walnut Chest of Drawers was designed to add stately flair to any room, while providing abundant storage and a carefree surface. The brick red...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Pedestals
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of beautifully crafted 19th century Italian carved wood pedestals. Pedestals feature urn form tops with wonderfully carved tapestry swags, cherubic masks, and fluted lower secti...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Wonderful Gilt Bronze Readed X-Pattern Curved Glass Lantern Neoclassical Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Perfect for a hallway or a covered porch, this Classic gilt bronze and curved glass four light lantern. With beautiful scrolls curving at the top and supporting the lights, and beaut...
Category
1950s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Cast Iron Fountain
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century cast iron garden fountain of a reclining sea nymph with a wonderful aged patina.
Category
19th Century Irish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Rare Richard Ginori Italy Pastorale Landscape White Blue Gold Demitasse
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Richard Ginori demitasse or espresso cup and saucer set was made of fine semi-translucent porcelain in Italy. It is decorated with traditional landscape done in different shade...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Horst Interiors by Barbara Plumb Hardcover Book 1993 First Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Horst Interiors by Barbara Plumb Hardcover Coffee Table Book 1993 First Edition.A beautiful monograph of the photographs of Horst P Horst’s by Barbara Plumb. Featuring the social and...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pair of Neoclassical Simulated Porphyry Scagliola Pedestal Columns
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF NEOCLASSICAL SIMULATED-PORPHYRY SCAGLIOLA PEDESTAL COLUMNS
Probably Italian, circa late 19th century
Item # 403HRY18X
This fine pair of Neoclassical columns are exquisite ex...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Scagliola
Italian Neoclassic Chest w/Roman Bust Column Accents & Unusual Petite Sabre Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical chest, with black accents and and unusual feet, from the early 19th century. This antique chest of drawers from Ital...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Late 18th / Early 19th Century Italian Giltwood Neoclassical Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice handcarved giltwood neoclassical angel,
Italy, circa 1780-1820.
Weathered, small losses
Measurements include the wooden base.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Brass Neoclassical Floor Lamp, 1940s
Located in London, GB
A Neoclassical bronze and brass telescopic floor lamp
France, Circa 1940
175 cm tall as shown on the photo, can be lower or shorter, since it's telescopic.
The base 35 cm diameter a...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Maison Baguès Style Silver Metal And Rock Crystal Two Light Wall Sconces
Located in Bradenton, FL
Gorgeous pair of Maison Bagues style silver metal and rock crystal two light wall sconces. This pair features a rock crystal vase or urn and overflowing flowers with rock crystal dr...
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal
A Nineteenth Century Engraved Steel and Iron Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A Nineteenth century engraved steel and iron fire grate in the George III Neo-Classical style, with pierced serpentine fret and bold urn finials.
Dimensions: 73.5cm (29") High, 75cm...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel, Iron
Puerto Rico 1910 Original Antique Map Of The Island In A Period Wood Frame
Located in Miami, FL
An antique framed map of Puerto Rico.
Very nice antique map of Puerto Rico printed in a folio of two pages. This map was printed in thin pa...
Category
Early 1900s Puerto Rican Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Set of Three Neoclassical Style Aluminum Lattice Seat Barstools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of three wrought aluminum barstools featuring a neoclassical style lattice strap seat. Made in the midcentury style of Mario Papperzini and John Salterini. The aluminum ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Six Early 19th Century Painted Swedish Farm Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set of six early 19th century painted Swedish farm dining chairs circa 1810-1829. Sturdy, stable. All joints tightened. No wobble. Remnants of old and early paint. Interesting steel ...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel
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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