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.
Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.
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Item type: Antique and Vintage
Style: Neoclassical
Neoclassic Period French Marble-Top Commode w/Paw Feet & Lion's Head Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic painted wood commode with marble top from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped white/gray marble top, above a case...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Mid-century acrylic on board country landscape signed van Schlock
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century vintage acrylic on board country landscape. This painting is presented in a wide rustic pine frame with a decorative gold border on the inside edge. This painti...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
Neoclassical Silver Folding Tray Table with Brass Base, Italy 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant Neoclassical patinated brass and silver tray table in the style of Maison Baguès. Perfect for resting drinks, this petite folding table features a brass tripod base, round...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Corner Cabinet ~ Vitrine
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Corner Cabinet ~ Vitrine is a marvelous combination of artistic form & function! The tailored, classically inspired architecture includes a...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
A English Neoclassic Burl Walnut, Brass, & Leather Portable Writing Desk, 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
The locking desk with two hinged tops, one opening to reveal pen and ink storage and the other opening to reveal a storage area for writing paper and envelopes as well as a leather w...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Monumental Neo-Classical Revival Bronze Sculptural Pond Fountain 20th C
Located in London, GB
This is a monumental vintage French two-tier fountain sculpted in bronze in the neo-classical style, dating from the late twentieth century.
This formidable fountain sprays water o...
Category
1990s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Restauration Period Walnut Tilt-Top Round Center Table 1st Quarter 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
Constructed entirely of solid walnut with a round tilting top raised on a slightly tapering columnar standard atop a base issuing three shaped legs with original brass wheel casters
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Italian Neoclassical Hand Painted Demilune Console or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or Louis XVI style demilune console or bar cabinet
Italy, Circa 1940s
Hand painted case and top, featuring allegorical scenes, with original brass hardware....
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Fluted Bronze Table Lamps on Red Marble Bases, Italy 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of vintage table lamps sourced in Italy featuring beautifully patinated tapered bronze shades with fluted detailing. The base of the shades have a subtle inset scalloped trim,...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Designer's Jewelry Mannequin
Located in Malibu, CA
Designer's jewelry mannequin wrapped in Belgian linen over hardwood. Interior mechanism to place on a stand.
Category
20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Linen, Maple
Early 19th Century Blue Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Albignasego, IT
Blue Painted Wardrobe with Flowers and Fruit
Measurements: H. 163 cm – W. 100 cm (107 at the frames) – D. 44 cm (47 at the frames)
Period: approximately 1815
Origin: Tyrol
Essence...
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1810s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fir
Pair Of Italian Neoclassical Style Inlaid Bedside Cabinets
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of early 20th century Italian neoclassical style marquetry inlaid bedside cabinets. Each features one drawer over double doors that open to storage space. Cabinets have beauti...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
20 th Century klasszikus ullo szalon goblen garnitura
Located in Kerepes, HU
Ez egy klasszicista stílus ülő szalon garnitúra, finom es elegáns kecses jelenéséével. Maga a szövetben áll a különlegesé, amiben egy hímzett szövetről, kárpitról van szó, régi góbén...
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric
Fantastic Scottish Painting of Men with Horses by Listed Artist William D. McKay
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Figures on a country road with horses. Artist William Darling McKay (1844 - 1924). Scottish. the artist studied in Holland and was influenced by ...
Category
1870s Scottish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Walnut, Giltwood
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Silver and Gilt Painted Five-Light Girandoles
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a buffet or console with this elegant pair of colorful girandolles. Crafted in Italy circa 1960, each candelabra stands on an inaugural carved vase shaped base; the vase is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Gilt Iron Squiggle Console Table with Black Marble Top, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare gilt iron and black marble console table from the 1940s. This table features a patinaed gilt iron frame with unique squiggle details, four twisted legs, and charming ball foot...
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Vintage Italian Round Walnut Burl Burr Side Table and Tripod Carved Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique Italian solid walnut side table features a round beveled top with veneer wood burl decor standing on the central beautifully carved tripod legs. This Italian walnut...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
19 század, Antik, Eredeti Copf komódé
Located in Kerepes, HU
Bemutatjuk Önnek ezt a klasszicista komódot ,
eredeti zárral benne .
Ez a bútordarab azért is különleges mert plusz
elemekkel rendelkezik mint egy általános
komódot ( lasd a tükö...
Category
1850s Hungarian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Walnut, Braid
American Mahogany Tilt-Top Tea Table
Located in Savannah, GA
An American mahogany tilt-top tea table, circa 1840.
top measures 28 ¼ by 18 ¼ inches
28 ½ inches tall
42 ¾ inches tall upright
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Maison Jansen Style Eglomise Sunburst Medallion Trumeau Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maison Jansen style Eglomise Sunburst Medallion Trumeau mirror
We are pleased to offer a stunning Tall Neoclassical Mirror. Upper section with an elongated eglomise gilt sunburst, (2...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Vintage Pink Marble + Hand Forged Iron Base Base Coffee Table, Italy
Located in Chicago, IL
A gorgeous honed pink marble and hand forged iron base coffee table sourced in Italy. Varying hues of orange, lavender, and red can be seen throughout the intricately veined marble t...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
2 Historistic wall lamps vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Historistic wall lamps vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass coffee table in the manner of Maison Jansen, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Striking vintage coffee table with brass arrows and tassel shapes with a clear glass top.
Very much in the style of Maison Jansen.
Beautiful neoclassical coffee table made of high ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Russian Neoclassical Mahogany Armchairs, Pair, circa 1800
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An incredibly rare and unusual pair of circa 1800 Russian or Baltic Directoire style armchairs or fauteuils of both klismos and curule variant form, the solid mahogany frames gilt-me...
Category
Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
2 Antique French Neoclassical Quartersawn Oak Marble Nightstands Smoking Stands
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique French tobacco humidor / smoke stands. Made of quartersawn oak featuring a two tiered design with marble top and paneled Neoclassical torchiere / ribbon theme door.
Di...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Neoclassical Style Pine Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Neoclassical style fireplace sourced from a hotel in Newquay, England. Made in pine and composition, this late 19th century fire surround is a striking piece, bringing gra...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Composition
Pair of Mario Papperzini for Salterini Style Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic pair of iron patio and garden dining armchairs made in the manner and style of Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The inspiration for the Janus et Cie round back Amalfi chai...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Patriotic Cast Iron Figural Gold American Flag & Eagle Painted Door Stop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Patriotic Cast Iron Figural Gold American Flag & Eagle Painted Door Stop. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 7" H x 5.25" W x 2" D.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Brutalist Iron Coffee Table with Slate Top, France 1970s
Located in Chicago, IL
A handsome 1970s French coffee table featuring a scrolled iron base with four curved legs and a gorgeous patina. A .5” thick rectangular slate top rich with texture and tones perfect...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Neoclassical Bureau Plat, France around 1800
Located in Greding, DE
French bureau plat on square tapered legs with brass sabots and small castors. The desk is veneered in mahogany and the writing surface is covered in congac-colored leather. The keyh...
Category
Early 1800s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Black Leather + Bronze Pompeii Armchair by Alberto Orlandi, Italy 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare ‘Pompeii’ black leather and bronze armchair designed by Italian designer Alberto Orlandi. This Neoclassical chair features a sculptural sloped bronze backrest, curved legs, an...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of White Leather + Brass Pompeii Armchairs by Alberto Orlandi, Italy 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of rare white leather and brass ‘Pompeii’ armchairs designed by Italian designer Alberto Orlandi. These Neoclassical chairs feature elegant curved backrests and white leather ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Walnut Henri II Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Walnut Henri II Buffet is a refined expression of the Renaissance Revival and in this example combines neoclassical architecture inspired by the ancient Greeks an...
Category
1870s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen Style Neoclassical Modern Steel Smoked Glass Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Maison Jansen style Neoclassical modern cocktail table. Made from steel with a black and gold X form base with smoked glass polished edge top. The X frame is connected by cylindrical...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel
Huge wrought iron and Glass Neoclassical French Style Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Huge wrought iron and Glass Neoclassical French Style Coffee Table.
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Neoclassical Period Solid Walnut Tilt-Top Pedestal Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a circular top braced to the standard with four supports, the standard raised on a tripartite base, also braced, and issuing three curved legs with upturned feet
Category
1820s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Italian Classical Carved Marble 31" Cherub Dolphin Garden Fountain Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Classical Figural Carved Marble 31" Cherub Dolphin Garden Fountain Statue. Item featured Approx 70 lbs. We do not know if the fountain works. The marble statue is mou...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Silver Urn Vase Milan by Emanuele Caber
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
A very decorative neoclassical silver urn stamped by the Italian silversmith Emanuele Caber, dating from around 1825. It has the Milan warranty stamp, and stamp of the silver finenes...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
3 Antique Neoclassical Renaissance H Hal Kramer Chicago Campiglia Engravings 6"
By Giovanni Domenico Campiglia
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 3 late 19th-early 20th century neoclassical engravings after the work of Giovanni Domenico Campiglia. Prints feature women / children / puttis / cherub figures in classical Ro...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Bronze Elite by Henre in Verdi Gris Outdoor Statue of a Young Boy on a Rock
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful bronze statue of a boy walking across a pond on slippery round stones. That's what I make of it anyway. But the piece offers a charming element for your backyard ...
Category
1990s Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Gilt Metal Coffee Table with Portoro Black Marble Top, Italy 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian gilt metal and portoro black marble top coffee table from the 20th Century. This coffee table is crafted from beautifully aged gilded metal and features an “X” base, swirl...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Late 18th Century American Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well figured American walnut
Four drawer chest
Supported by high bracket feet
Early open bale brass hardware
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Belgian Double Sided Washboard in Walnut, 2nd quarter 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand carved in walnut this well worn washboard utilizes both its sides, now best admired as a wall hanging
Category
1830s Belgian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Ralph Lauren Polo American Neoclassical Black Gilt Wood Wall Mirror Rectangle
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami, FL
American Neoclassical large rectangle Wall Mirror in Black Finish framed with hand carved Acanthus Scroll Design in Giltwood.
The Mirror Glass has a beveled edge and sits tight in th...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood
18th century Italian Paint Decorated Writing Desk with Drawer Circa 1760s
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous smaller true gem of a desk from the middle part of the 1700s from Italy. The desk is made of walnut and pine and has a single drawer with all the traits one expect...
Category
1760s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Pine
2 Historistic wall lamps vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Historistic wall lamps vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique English Dry Bar ~ Tea Table ~ Dessert Server
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique English Dry Bar ~ Tea Table ~ Dessert Server was designed to be a handy-multi purpose table that simultaneously presented an elegant appearance for your finest entertaining! ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Style English Silver Plate Candlesticks c. 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A beautiful pair of antique English silverplated candlesticks, circa 1900. Hallmarked on base. These gorgeous candle holders are well made and heavy with a beautiful Neoclassical des...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Alabaster Gilt Bronze Ram's Head Wall Sconces by Mariner, S.A., Spain, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Alabaster Gilt Bronze Ram's Head Wall Sconces by Mariner, S.A., Spain, Pair
Offered for sale is a pair of alabaster and gilt bronze wall sconces made in Spain by Mariner, S.A. This...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Antique Floral Design And Soft Colored Rare American Tapestry 4'9" x 6'10"
Located in New York, NY
A Classically Crafted Antique Floral Design And Soft Colored Rare American Tapestry, Origin: America, Circa: Turn of the Twentieth Century
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool
Jacobus Houbraken Set of Seven Portraits From Heads of Illustrious
Located in New York, NY
Jacobus Houbraken (Dutch, 1698-1780), Seven Portraits From Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain
Each an engraving on laid or wove paper, published 1743 to 1752, includes Ge...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Vintage Nautical Painted Lighthouse and Flag Ceramic Umbrella Cane Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Nautical Painted Lighthouse and American Flag Ceramic Umbrella Cane Holder. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 18" H x 10" Diameter.
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Baker Historic Charleston Mahogany Demilune Serpentine Front Table
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautiful Baker serpentine front mahogany Demilune table with satinwood inlays and bell flower design inlays on the legs. Very good condition, with minor top wear. 39" wide x 30" hig...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique French Neoclassical Oak Marble Mirrored Dresser Sideboard Buffet Server
Located in Dayton, OH
Impressive antique French Louis XV sideboard vanity / server / wash basin / buffet. Made of quartersawn oak featuring Neoclassical styling with carved ribbon and bow crown over thre...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Swedish Satinwood Daybed or Recamier
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb example of the neoclassical daybed or recamier that dates to the Swedish Biedermeier Period. The recamier is in overall very good condition. It is upholstered in a n...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Satinwood
2 Antique Neoclassical Carved Walnut Figural Bas Relief Panels Plaques 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique hand carved walnut bas relief panels / wall plaques, showing Neoclassical female figures, one holding sheaves of wheat and the other holding flowers.
Dimensions:
6.5...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Italian, 18th Century, Small Carved White Marble Capital With Traces Of Gilding
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely small hand-carved white marble capital with traces of its original gilding.
Beautiful weathered white marble .
Italy circa 1780
Weathered
Measurements include the wooden pede...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Italian Late Neoclassic Walnut Small Glass Door Cabinet, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
The upper section of graduated form with two shelves thus three levels, the lower section with finials and a pull-out slide for folding or additional work space and two drawers, the ...
Category
1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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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