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
19th-C. Water Gilt Framed American Landscape Oil On Canvas Of Mill On A River
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century American oil on canvas depicting a scenic river scene with and old mill and pine trees. There is no visible signature. The water gilt frame is lovely with...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paint, Giltwood, Canvas
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireback is ma...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienc...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Allegory of Love' Fireback, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the pillars of freedom and a decoration depicting an allegory of love.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewte...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Small Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
Small 18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The f...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The fireback is ma...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Palatial Pair of Maitland Smith Bronze Table Lamps with Illuminated Orbs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive ornate pair of very fancy table lamps having shell orbs that are an additional source of light with a primary single socket above. Bronze lions with rings in their mouths adorn the spheres and the bases have elaborate tripod shapes...
Category
1990s Philippine Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Glamorous Large Marble Ashtray with Neoclassical Roman Gilt Metal Decoration
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super stylish round marble ashtray having Neoclassical Roman motif decoration in gilt metal around the periphery. Great resting spot for your keys!
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Glamorous Neoclassical Style Iron Arrow Motif Side Table with Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous round arrow motif painted iron side table with black and white marble top.
16" diameter to top of arrows, surface is 15" round
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Vintage English Country Iron Black Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style black iron garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 9.5"W x 6.75"D x 10.75"H
Very goo...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large Antique Neoclassical Brass Six-Arm Scroll Form Chandelier C1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Large Antique Neoclassical Brass Chandelier with Six Scroll Form Arms and Faceted Font...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Wooden Candleholder
Located in Buisson, FR
Great wooden candleholder with its original gilding.
Original period piece and rare to find.
Italy, circa 1780-1800.
Weathered and small losses.
Measurements include the metal peak
...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique French Ormolu and Marble Portico Clock Set
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful original antique French portico clock by Vincenti. It is made of white marble mounted with ormolu (finely gilded bronze). The movement is held aloft on two marble pillars...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Set of Eight Michael Taylor Montecito Garden Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of eight Montecito cast aluminum patio and garden dining armchairs designed by Michael Taylor. The set consists of all armchairs (Model #MTD-1078) with a matte finish having...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage, 1933, Noritake 'Adelpha' Bone China Set - 91 Pieces, 12 Place Settings
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Elegant Noritake Adelpha dining set for 12.
Based on the stamp this set was made between 1933 and 1940.
The set includes:
(12) Dinner plates - 10"
(12) Lancheon plates - 8"
(12) Soup...
Category
1930s Japanese Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mid-Century Neo-Classical Style Hand Painted Console Tables W/ Dolphins -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of neo-classical style carved and hand painted console tables with distressed mirrored backs. The top has a serpentine form . The bases have dolphin / koi fish support...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Italian Brass Neoclassical Dining Table Base
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful Neoclassical Italian Brass dining table base. Great deep detail with four square columns with acanthus leaf design and cross stretcher with center finial. Supports a heavy ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Verlys France Large Pressed Glass Centerpiece Bowl, circa 1940 -1X53
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Elevate your table decor with this exquisite centerpiece bowl crafted by Verlys France circa 1940. Made from high-quality pressed glass, this bowl features intricate floral motifs in...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair of Neoclassical Royal Tettau German Porcelain White & Gold Urns c. 1930-50
By Royal Tettau
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely pair of vintage German porcelain white and gold urns or vases from the Royal Tettau Manufactory, circa 1930-1950. Maker's mark on reverse. These gorgeous vases have a stylis...
Category
20th Century German Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Pair of Brass Big Horn Ram's Head Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Impressive pair of Italian patinated brass big horn ram's head sculptures featuring long curled horns and dramatic neoclassical styling. These pieces stan...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Fine Gilt Bronze Cylindrical Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Elegant Gilt Bronze Cylindrical Lantern, curved & cut glass panels.
3 lights. France, circa 1930.
Dimensions: Height 18" Diameter 9 1/2"
CW5360
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Terracota Sculpture of Bacchus by Dini e Cellai Signa
Located in North Miami, FL
Early 20th century italian terracota sculpture of God Bacchus by Dini e Cellai Signa
By: Dini e Cellai Signa
Material: terracotta
Technique: molded, pressed, carved, hand-carved, ha...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Late 20th-C. Neo-Classical Style Faux Tortoise & Greek Key Round Wall Mirror
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century neo-classical style round mirror with faux tortoise Greek Key decoration. It is unmarked and in very good condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Neoclassical Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine, Elegant and very simple cylindrical lantern, gilt bronze with curved glass panels. 4 lights. France, circa 1930.
Dimensions: Height 37 1/2" Diameter 14"
CW5325
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A Fine Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass Globe
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Decorative Gilt Bronze & Cut Glass Globe by Baccarat.
1 light. France, circa 1910. (3 available)
Dimensions: Hgith 8 1/2" Diameter 9 1/2"
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Beautiful Art Deco Solid Wood Door from the 1930s-1940s (Variant A) -1X51
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Enhance the aesthetic appeal of your space with this charming Art Deco door, crafted from solid wood and dating back to the 1930s-1940s. Adorned with exquisite diamond-point detailin...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Michael Taylor Montecito Stone Top Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing bespoke Michael Taylor garden aluminum dining table featuring a custom sized cast stone rectangular top. The molded stone top is 1.5 inches thick and 7.5 feet long supported ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Aluminum
Maison Jansen Inspired Neo-Classical Steel & Bronze Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s Maison Jansen inspired marble top coffee table. It is Italian and marked under one hoof. The frame is steel with bronze ram’s head and hoof appointments. The white ma...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Steel
2 Big Historistic Table lamp vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Big Historistic Table lamp vienna around 1890s
Ceramic gilted
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
"Race Day" Horse Race Painting by Jenness Cortez
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Oil on panel by Jenness Cortez signed and dated lower left beautifully framed and matted measuring 16" x 21" including the frame. This painting features two jockeys and their race h...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paint
Pine Barrens Speculation, Edward Telfair Georgia Land Grant, 1792
Located in Savannah, GA
Washington County, Georgia land deed with survey warrant and beeswax state seal granted by Governer Edward Telfair to Col. Robert Middleton.
This land grant is from the controveral ...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
Pair of antique French bronze table lamps
Located in Milano, IT
This exquisite pair of table lamps, originally candelabra from the late 1700s, carries the timeless elegance of French craftsmanship into the modern era. Now fully converted and wire...
Category
1790s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Iron Frame Garden Chairs in Snowy White Sunbrella Fabric, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of vintage French dining chairs featuring intricate wrought iron frames with elegant scrolls, leaf motifs and an X-support bar. These chairs have circular seatbacks with decor...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique late 19th century cast bronze horse sculpture.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an antique late 19th century cast bronze horse sculpture. This dynamic horse sculpture has an appropriate dark patina to the bronze for its age and history. The bronze horse ...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Miniature Salesman's Sample of Neoclassical Inlaid Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Miniature salesman's sample of cabinet with two doors and four drawers. Beautifully made with inlaid banding details. Would make a sweet little Jewelry box for keepsakes.
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Italian, Naples, Fruitwood, Gilt, & Marble-Top Demilune Consoles, ca. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each console having matching Carrara marble tops in demilune shaped with molded front edges, the tops above conforming frames of shaped and veneered fruitwood tables, the fronts with...
Category
1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Cabinet
Located in Countryside, IL
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Cabinet
This cabinet measures: 44.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 36.25 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as po...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-century Neoclassical Maison Baguès Four Tiers Etagère, French
Located in London, GB
1950s Neoclassical rare model four-tier étagère/shelving unit by Maison Baguès with antiqued mirrors and patinated brass frame with acorns. The elegant design of the étagère makes it...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fabulous French Neoclassical Marble Sculpture of Bathing Venus 1880'
Located in Rome, IT
Late 19th century French finely carved white Carrara marble figure of Bathing Venus . The marble base is not included in the price.
AFTER CHRISTOPHE-GABRIEL ALLEGRAIN...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Stunning Large Black & Gold Neoclassical Style Wall Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome large neoclassical style wall mirror having striking black and gold finish.
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Composition
Pair of Painted Neoclassical Style Barrell Back Armchairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of neo classical style painted and gilt decorated barrel back armchairs, late 20th century. With brass nail head upholstered backs, arms with down swept arm supports ending in a...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Neoclassical Black Cast Iron Urns with Base / Plinth (Set of 2)
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Neoclassical Black Cast Iron Urns on Base/Plinth, are a captivating set of two garden urns / planters featuring c-scroll handles that exude timeless elegance. These urns bear a n...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical 19th Century Pine Urn Form Finial Made into Table Lamp, US-Wired
Located in Atlanta, GA
A 19th century Neoclassical carved pine urn form finial with swag motif, made into a table lamp wired for the USA. This exquisite table lamp artfully repurposes a 19th-century Neocla...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neoclassic side tables.
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of neoclassical side tables with a nicely patinated frame and smoked mirror tops.
In very good vintage condition.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for any additional infor...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Stunning Bronze Patinated Iron Floor Lamp by Pierre Vandel, circa 1970 -1X50
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Elevate your interior with the timeless elegance of this magnificent floor lamp, crafted circa 1970 and attributed to the renowned designer Pierre Vandel. With its sophisticated desi...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Exceptional - Baccarat Ruby Red Glass & Bronze Ormolu Neoclassical Trumpet Vases
By Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
Baccarat (French, founded 1764), circa mid to late 19th century.
This pair of magnificent and highly unusual glass and bronze ormolu trumpet vases are almost certainly created by th...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Brass and Marble Corinthian Column Lamps
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of classical style Table lamps consisting of fluted brass columns with Corinthian capitals and white marble plinth. perfect for that library or living room.
Made by Westwood Ind...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass
Wonderful French Ormolu Doré Bronze Cut Crystal Gilt Paw Feet Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Regency Empire doré bronze Ormolu paw footed centerpiece with crystal insert with scalloped accents on four corners.
Measures: 7.5" W x 4" H.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Swiss School Landscape Painting from the Late 19th to Early 20th Century -1X52
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Transport yourself to the serene beauty of the Swiss mountains with this captivating oil painting on canvas, created by an artist from the Swiss School circa 1880-1900. Featuring a l...
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Dior by Dior the Autobiography of Christian Dior 1957 English Ed.
Located in Stamford, CT
Dior by Dior the Autobiography of Christian Dior 1957 English Ed. Featuring four distinct sections - The Birth of Maison Christian Dior; From the...
Category
1950s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pair of Candleholders with Karyatids, Bronze & Marble, Berlin Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Empire candlesticks with bronze karyatids and white marble pedestals,
crafted by Werner & Mieth in Berlin during the early 19th century.
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1995 American Liberty Eagle 1/4 oz 22K Fine $10 Gold Coin US Currency 8.5g
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1995 United States of America $10 coin made of 1/4 oz fine gold. Obverse: Lady Liberty walks toward the viewer with a torch and olive branch in her hands, across a landscape ...
Category
1990s Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold
Large Belgian Silver Gilt Vase, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
Large Belgian silver gilt vase, 19th century
Belgian, 19th Century
Height 36cm, width 52cm, depth 39cm
This superb vase is crafted from shining silver gilt. Of rounded campagna for...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
Midcentury Bevelled Table Mirror in Silvered Metal Frame for Make Up and Jewelry
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare, good looking and practical table mirror.
From a local silver and jewelry dealer who is retiring we acquired this wonderful and highly practical table mirror. Thousands of peop...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
1920 oak working counter from a Tailor shop
Located in Surrey, BC
A great original working counter from a Tailor shop in eastern USA. retains old ;polychrome grey surface has multiple finished panel sides and four working deep drawers.
this piec...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
Italian Neoclassical Style Console w/Pierced Apron & New Stone Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassic style carved-wood console, with original finish and a new quartzite top, from the mid 20th century. This vintage table from Italy has a new custom "Taj Mahal" q...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Antique Neoclassical Console w/Drawer & Original Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style wood console table, with original marble top, from the late 19th century. This antique table from France has been designed in Neo-classical style, and fea...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of 18th Century Italian Marble Top Demi-lune Tables
Located in Houston, TX
A stunning pair of 18th-century Italian Marble Top Demi-lune tables, adorned with exquisite craftsmanship, exemplify the opulence of the era. These tables, with their half-moon shape...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
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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