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 Ships From: Europe
Style: Neoclassical
Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Picture Wall Light by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Neoclassical picture light by Gherardo Degli Albizzi.
Current production, 100% made in Italy by Italian craftsmen.
Available in different dimension: 30, 40 and 60 cm.
Customizable...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
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
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
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
Italian Contemporary Black Wooden Side Table with Neoclassical Profile Print
Located in Scandicci, Florence
One of two beautiful side table with a neoclasssical woman silhouette black profile print with white background, framed by a delicate grey passpartout and a round black frame with g...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper, Glass
Italian Contemporary Black Wooden Side Table with Neoclassical Profile Print
Located in Scandicci, Florence
One of two beautiful side table with a neoclasssical man silhouette black profile print with white background, framed by a delicate grey passpartout and a round black frame with gla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
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
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
Bona Lilium Chair
Located in București, RO
Bona Lilium Armchair
Step into the enchanting world of the Bona Lilium armchair. Every brushstroke weaves a captivating narrative of a royal lifestyle. Within its intricate design li...
Category
2010s Romanian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Beech, Feathers
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
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
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
Set of 6 Crystal Wine or Water Glasses (9.5 fl_oz) - hand crafted
Located in Opole, PL
Set of 6 Crystal Glasses (9.5 fl_oz)
The presented collection is elegant and quite simple in form, which makes it wonderfully compatible with both traditional and modern cuts. It co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
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
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
Vintage Pair of Neo-classical Silver Sterling Photo Frames Harry Frane
Located in London, GB
A truly superb pair of Vintage Neo-classical sterling silver photo frames, by Harry Frane, London Dated 2012.
The beautiful rectangular shaped photo frames are superbly decorated ...
Category
2010s English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Amber Color Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Chandelier, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A magnificent Neoclassical style amber color alabaster pendant ceiling light fixture with an ornate bronze frame. France, 1920s.
This masterfully carved beautiful alabaster bowl is held by a bronze rim with leaf-shaped attachments and suspended by three ornate bronze chains and a richly, with leaf decor decorated, bronze ceiling rose.
The light shining through the amber color stone...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
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
Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Marble Candlestick by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This little neoclassical style gilt bronze and marble candlestick by Gherardo Degli Albizzi would be ideal to be placed on a bedside table. Even if it features classical shape, overa...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Bronze
Set of Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Decorative set of two large gilt bronze figural wall sconces by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. Female figure is characterized by a very rich veget...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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
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
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
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
A Brass Butterfield Type Dial French Late 18th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
signed Pigeon A Lion, the octagonal dial with hinged gnomon and bird pointer, inset compass and engraved with hour scales, the reverse engraved with towns and their latitudes, 2¾in (...
Category
1790s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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
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
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...
Category
1810s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fir
A Wooden Diptical Sundial Germany 1790
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY:
No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Pocket sundial, made out of wood, ...
Category
Late 18th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
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
20th Century Classicist Style Marble Ornamental Pillar/Column
Located in Berlin, DE
Unique marble ornamental pillar in Classicist style.
Bordeau red marble with grey white\flecking square plinth with balustrade-formed column base with carved Acanthius capping. The ...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Chamberlains Worcester Pair of Dishes, Orange and Gilt Floral Border, ca 1810
Located in London, GB
This is a beautiful pair of square dishes made by Chamberlains Worcester in about 1810. The dishes have a nice lobed shape, and a stunning orange ground border with a richly gilded f...
Category
1810s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Neo-Renaissance Coffee Table
Located in LELYSTAD, FL
Neo-renaissance coffee table made in Holland. Oak wood with blackened accents. Approx 1900. Equipped with one blind drawer. This antique object is in a good condition but it shows si...
Category
Early 1900s Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
19th Century Set of Two Green Marble and Lapis lazuli Assembled Italian Obelisks
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This set of two green marble and lapis lazuli assembled Italian obelisks is a stunning examples of decorative art, embodying the elegance, luxury, and craftsmanship of the era. They ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Neoclassical chest of drawers with three drawers and brass escutcheons. The chest of drawers is made of walnut and stands on elegant square tapered legs. The top drawer is slightly s...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Glazed Terracotta Panel of an Architect
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique glazed terracotta panel depicting an architect holding his masterpiece. This impressive panel displays detail and lustre making it a striking piece for any property. A dom...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica lunch plate. Hand-painted. Gold rim.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica lunch plate in porcelain.
Hand-painted. Gold rim.
Model 20/3550.
Dating: 1965
Stamped.
Perfect condition.
First factory quality.
Dimensions: Diameter 2...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Alabaster Statue of David After the Antique
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An alabaster statue of David after the antique. In Neoclassical style, this impactful sculpture is expertly carved. This depiction of Michelangelos original sculpture would look stri...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Pendant Light with Hand-Painted Landscape
Located in Barntrup, DE
Neoclassical style brass and glass pendant light with hand-painted landscape from circa the 1920s.
This stunning Neoclassical-style pendant light fixture features a yellow and pale s...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Marbled Plaster Statue of Hebe
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique marbled plaster statue of Hebe, the goddess of youth, after Antonio Canova. Made in plaster, the exterior of this life size sculptures is made to simulate marble, making t...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Large Lidded Royal Vienna Porcelain Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large lidded Royal Vienna porcelain vases
Austrian, 19th Century
Height 61cm, width 42cm, depth 19cm
This exceptional pair of vases combine an intriguing form with superb p...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
French 19th Century Gilt Bronze and Jasperware Table Jardinière
Located in London, GB
French 19th century gilt bronze and jasperware table jardinière
French, Late 19th Century
Height 23cm, width 53cm, depth 25cm
Crafted from gilt bronze and jasperware, this antiqu...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Antique Minton & Co Tile Panels
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique glazed Minton tile panels. This pair have a desirable crazing creating a characterful time worn look. With all their elements combined, they make the perfect decora...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Clay
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
Antique York Stone Sculpture of Caractacus
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique York stone statue of King Caractacus. Signed Morton, South Street, this over life size statue displays a powerful stance and characterful weathering.
It certainly is a im...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
Pair of Small Curiosity Wall Units or Small Bookcases, 20th Century.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Small Curiosity Wall Units or Small Bookcases, 20th century.
Pair of small bookcases, wall-mounted curio cabinets in blackened wood with 9 alcoves each in the antique style,...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with a cupid.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of Four Antique Ormolu Roundels by Mathurin Moreau
Located in London, GB
Set of four antique ormolu roundels by Mathurin Moreau
French, Late 19th Century
Height 3cm, diameter 44cm
This set of four sculptural panels is crafted by the renowned French met...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
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 firebac...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
David Beringer (1756-1821) Polyhedral Wooden Sundial
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy
No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
DAVID BERINGER (1756-1821)
The frui...
Category
Late 18th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
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 firebac...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no extra cos...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'The Sun' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with the sun. The sun is symbol voor king Louis XIV.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon r...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
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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