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
Neoclassical Marble Statue
Located in New Orleans, LA
Romanesque sculpture is bold, dignified and gets our attention. This Neo-classic form is all that and more. This is a large female figure with a gentle S curve. Her tunic has beautif...
Category
17th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Marble
Berlin Iron Candleholder after Karl Friedrich Schinkel, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Candlestick crafted from iron, inspired by a Schinkel design, featuring a fur-clad herm resembling Dionysus and a square foot. Two gracefully wavy candlesticks adorned with leaf deco...
Category
19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Berlin Iron
Pair Monumental Arthur Court Neoclassical / Southwest Style Oval Salvers/Trays
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Monumental Arthur Court Neoclassical / Southwest Style Oval Salvers/Trays
Later 20th Century
Elevate your interior with this captivating pair of monumental Arthur Court Neocla...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
French Napoleon III 'Apollo with Horses' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
19th century French fireback with the god Apollo driving horses. God of light, sun, truth, prophecy, music, joy and horses. Also the saving God, both in emergency caused by an epidem...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and Marble side table, circa 1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and Portoro Marble side table, circa 1890. The table is raised by three slender and tapering legs supporte...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Antique Chateauneuf de Pape Red & Gilt Zinc Grape Hod
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Chateauneuf de Pape Red & Gilt Zinc Grape Hod
France, Circa 1900s
A fine example from world of French winemaking history with this exquisite Antique Chateauneuf de Pape Re...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Zinc
Black basalt figure of Bacchus. Wedgwood C1780.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Exceptionally rare early figure of Bacchus in black basalt. The mixed-case mark places this figure between 1780 and 1785.
He is portrayed in typical style, his head garlanded with grapes and with a wine cup to his lips.
Bacchus, also known as Dionysus in Greek mythology, is the enigmatic god of wine, fertility, and ritual madness. He symbolizes freedom, ecstasy, and the blurring of societal norms through his rituals and festivities. Bacchus is often depicted in myths as a deity who challenges the status quo, promoting an atmosphere where conventional rules do not apply, and his followers are liberated from their everyday constraints.
Born from Zeus and the mortal Semele, Bacchus is unique among gods, bridging the divide between the divine and the human. His followers included the wild and ecstatic maenads, female devotees who often reached states of divine frenzy, and the satyrs, mischievous half-man, half-goat beings. The worship of Bacchus was marked by theatrical processions, dances, and plays, reflecting his patronage of the theater and the dramatic arts.
Bacchus’s mythology...
Category
1780s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Swedish Polychrome Bench
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautifully polychromed bench adds a subtle pop of color. Place in any space to create interest.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
A Very Fine English Crystal Gasolier
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Exquisite Gasolier Chandelier, now electrified. Four original etched crystal shades. England circa 1800.
Dimensions: Height 41" Diameter 35" including shades.
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Big historistic Ceiling lamp vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Big historistic Ceiling lamp vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original antique glass shade
3x e27 bulbs inside
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Alarm Carriage Clock by Delépine-Barrois Early 20thc
Located in Savannah, GA
This classic French alarm carriage clock was made by Delépine-Barrois and features a brass Cubique shaped case with rectangular
top with folding handle over a beveled glass escapeme...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
20 th Century o nemet komod
Located in Kerepes, HU
Ez egy nagyon mutatós, diszitett tágas belsővel komód , alkalmas étkező részen de akar egy nappaliban vagy irodában elhelyezhető.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Crystal, and Glass chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Crystal, and Glass chandelier. This wonderful six light chandelier is centered by an inverted tulip bulb...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
1920's Caldwell Flush Mount with Opaline Glass 16''
Located in New York, NY
circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze flush mounted light fixture with Opaline glass inset. From Waldorf Hotel NYC.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Pair Girandole Mirrors
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century pair girandole mirrors with bevelled glass and brass frames with arched tops and bases. Each with a pair of scroll stemmed candle holders.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
2 big historistic table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 big historistic table lamps with fabric shades vienna around 1890s
The fabric shades are replaced ( new )
The ceramic is original condition
Brass parts are polished and stove enameled
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
A SHABBY-CHIC SEVENTIES NEOCLASSICAL TABLE LAMP, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant, luxurious and very large table lamp, Art-Deco, Post-Modernist, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, Cylindrical base and ovoid body in thick white enameled ceramic, gilded bronze ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
20th Century klaszikus gyogyoru diszitett komod
Located in Kerepes, HU
Ez egy gyógyoru diszitett, ritka jelenés komódot. Nappali, halóban akar irodában elhelyezhető.
Category
Early 20th Century Hungarian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Other
Neoclassical Style Gray Washed Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Sheridan, CO
Neoclassical style gray wash painted over giltwood wall mirror, 20th c., having split pediment crest, over floral swags, shaped frame, encasing sectioned flat mirror plate, ending in...
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
Set of 4 Iron Frame Garden Chairs in Snowy White Sunbrella Fabric, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of 4 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 deco...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
20th C. Chinese Yellow Green Natural Jade Carved & Polished Marble Vase Urn 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large 20th century Neoclassical jade marble vase. Features a greenish yellow tone with beautiful color and patina.
Dimensions:
10.5" x 10.5" x 22.5"h
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Jade
Classical Style and Hand-Painted Antique Wooden Display Stand Column Pedestal
Located in Lisse, NL
Large, impressive and all handcrafted, 19th century wooden column.
Thanks to its classical and perfectly geometrical design, this column pedestal can be used and enjoyed in all kind...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
Faience Tureen, Choisy Le Roi, France, Circa 1825
Located in Alexandria, VA
This round off-white soft-paste porcelain soup tureen was made by Paihart & Hautin in their suburban Paris factory. The design is inspired by the Classical movement of the day. The ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Faience
Antique French Neoclassical Rouge Marble Bronze Ormolu Vase Urn Cassolette 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
An eye catching late 19th century antique French rouge marble floor or mantel vase. Features a traditional urn shape with bronze mouth accented by ornate lion head mounted handles. L...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Continental White Faience Urn Table Lamps, Circa 1935
Located in Alexandria, VA
From the Collection of Anne Eisenhower. Each neo-classic form faience urn has a long neck above a baluster-form body with scrolled handles with paterae continuing to pendent foliage,...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Faience
Brushed Steel and Brass Coffee Table by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style coffee table is made of brushed steel and brass with two glass shelves. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique 1886 Thomas Stothard The Vintage Festival Engraving Print 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century neoclassical engraving titled "The Vintage Festival" by Thomas Stothard, engraved by Thomas Garner, published by George Barrie. Shows a Greek / Roman festival scene...
Category
1880s Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Large French Neoclassical 'The Sun' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
Large 18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with the sun. The sun is symbol voor king Louis XIV.
The fireback is in a good condition and does not have cracks.
Thi...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Extraordinary 19th Century 8 Panel Painted Wallpaper Screen, "Italian Landscape"
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional 19th Century eight panel Painted Wallpaper screen originally purchased at Côté Jardin Antiques and acquired from a Parisian estate....
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Antique Distressed Wood Corinthian Column Fragment End Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
One of a kind antique carved distressed wooden fragment from a Corinthian column, salvaged and functional as a character rich architectural end table.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Miniature Carriage Clock by Mathew Norman of Switzerland w/ Original Key
Located in Savannah, GA
This very petite miniature carriage clock was made by Mathew Norman of
Switzerland and retains the original key.
Features include a miniature brass Corniche case with rectangular
top...
Category
20th Century Swiss Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
Set of Four Neoclassical Urn Wall Panels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of four vintage neoclassical wood plaques of different, but complimentary urns. All done on a black background with natural stone colored urns. Elegant wood frame with small corn...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Baker Historic Charleston Mahogany Stand
Located in Toledo, OH
Lovely stand or side table in mahogany by Baker Furniture with a rounded side top. Features satinwood and ebony fan inlays, tapered legs, brass pull, and lower shelf. 20" x 20" x 27"...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Large Pair of Antique French Marble Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
An impressive and large pair of antique French marble table lamps, dating from around the 1930’s.
They are a great size and are beau...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Neoclassical Style Maison Baguès Two Tiers Brass Coffee Table. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant coffee table is made of brass with two glass shelves featuring bronze tassels on each corner. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Brown Jordan Aluminum Bar Cart
By Brown Jordan
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your outdoor entertaining with the Neoclassical Style Brown Jordan Three Tier Aluminum Bar Cart. Crafted with precision and elegance, this...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Marble Bust
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Italian neoclassical marble bust of female, possibly Aphrodite symbolizing the timeless ideals of beauty, love, and desire. Beautifully carved with delicate facial featu...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Monumental Store Counter or Bar
Located in Hudson, NY
A monumental antique carved wooden bar, originally a store counter. Made of solid wood with carved columns. In the back is a lot of storage and several drawers. Truly a statement piece.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Tiffany & Co New York Gilt Brass Decorative Pair of Plate
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Presenting the exquisite Tiffany Studios New York Arts & Crafts Bronze Dore Gold Dish Bowl, Model 1708. This round catch-all plate exemplifies the timeless craftsmanship and elegance...
Category
1870s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Monumental Two-Tiered 12-Light Silvered Chandelier w/ Crown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental size 12-light, two-tiered silvered chandelier. The chandelier is adorned with a crown on top and cherub faces throughout. The fixture is newly rewired and includes chain...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
North American Sterling Silver Tableware Serveware Pitcher
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the timeless charm of this Mid 20th-century North American sterling silver serveware pitcher by Frank M Whiting Co, crafted in 1...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Manner of Francesco Guardi
Located in Oakville, ON
Highly desirable pair of oil on canvases
Italian Venetian Scenes
Manner of Francesco Guardi
Venice, a view of St. Mark's Square towards San Geminiano &
Venice, a view of the Piazze...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Neoclassical Style Painted Blue Silver & Gold Wall Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Neoclassical style wall mirror painted in slightly aged blue, silver and gold, so extremely versatile. Mifrror is 17.75 x 25 3/8
Pediment depth 2"
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Pair of Neoclassical Style Mahogany and Brass Table Lamps, France 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant pair of 1960s French neoclassical style table lamps. Mahogany and brass accents. Faux candle socket decor. Price includes rewiring for the US. Minor dent on one of the lamps ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Baccarat Crystal Ashtray
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
This ashtray features the distinctive signs of style: a hexagonal form and flat cuts, giving it timelessness and functionality. Harcourt This is an iconic Baccarat piece. Bring eleg...
Category
1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Breguet Neveu Compagnie à Paris. Grande Sonnerie Striking Carriage Clock
Located in Savannah, GA
This incredible French grande and petite sonnerie striking carriage clock
by Breguet Neveu Compagnie à Paris, features:
Case: the gilded brass case with rectangular top and
folding h...
Category
1840s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
A Very Fine Two Light Crystal & Bronze Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Two Light Crystal Chandelier with two newer green cased glass shades. Fizture England, circa 1910. Shades circa 1950.
Dimensions: 35" Diameter 50"
CW5103
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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
Pair of English Wedgwood Two-Arm Chandeliers
By Wedgwood
Located in Dubai, AE
Pair of English Barbell Chandeliers by Wedgwood with blue jasperware, chiseled bronze accents and two bulbs covered by decorated clear glass egg shape diffusers.
Each chandelier con...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
18th Century South German Neoclassical Style Fruitwood Bureau-Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introducing an exquisite 18th century South German Neoclassical-style fruitwood bureau-bookcase, a stunning testament to the refined aesthetics and masterful craftsmanship of late 18...
Category
1790s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Castilian Imports Neoclassical Griffon Trinket Jewelry Keepsake Box Chest 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage large trinket / jewelry / keepsake box / casket / chest by Castilian Imports. Item No. 7710. Rectangular form with black lacquer ground gilded with details of Neoclassical in...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
Tall Tiffany Sterling Silver Doubled Handled Side Handles Decorative Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introducing an exquisite Tall Tiffany & Co Sterling Silver Double Handled Decorative Vase. This remarkable piece boasts the renowned Tiffany & Co craftsmanship and showcases a truly ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Pair of sterling silver holy water fonts
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
Antique Pair of sterling silver holy water fonts
This splendid pair of embossed silver basins from the 19th century are true masterpieces of craftsma...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Hand Painted Night Stands Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Hand Painted Wood
Style: Italian Neoclassical
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Tableware Serveware Pitcher
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the timeless charm of this early 20th-century North American sterling silver serveware pitcher by Bigelow Kennard & Company, Bos...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Vintage Red Tufted Leather Arm Chairs
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of vintage Chesterfield style arm chairs feature vintage red leather upholstery, tufted seat backs, and hardwood arms and base.
Dimensions: 25w 26d 35h 20sh 25ah
Conditio...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather
Antique Dark Blue Jasperware Wedgwood Round Covered Box
By Wedgewood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Jasper ware round covered box.
By Wedgwood.
In dark blue dip.
Fully marked to the base.
Simply a wonderful box by Wedgwood.
Da...
Category
20th Century British Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Grand Neo-Classical Floor Lamp by Lucien Gau -1X46
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Illuminate your space with timeless elegance using this grand Neo-Classical floor lamp crafted by Lucien Gau, dating back to the late 20th century, approximately 1960-1970. This exqu...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
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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