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 Ships From: Europe
Style: Neoclassical
300 Portuguese Azulejos tiles / Henry the navigator / by Cardoso signed
Located in WEERT, NL
300 Portuguese Azulejos tiles / Henry the navigator / by Jorge Cardoso / Ceramic Constancia 1996 signed. Hand crafted panel.
Category
1990s Portuguese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
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
Neoclassical White Florentine Alabaster Table Lamp with Leaf Relief, Italy
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Discover elegance with this finely carved Florentine alabaster table lamp, a timeless and ornate piece. Crafted in the 20th century, its exquisite baluster-shaped design features han...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Antique Life Size Religious Sculpture Saint Thérèse of Lisieux
Located in Buxton, GB
This Fantastic large religious sculpture of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, is from lacquered plaster and stands at 135cm high.
The plaster has been Polychromed, and to the base of the st...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
French Neoclassical Style 'Hestia' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, NL
20th Century French Neoclassical Style fireback / backplash with the goddess Hestia.
The torch is the symbol of Hestia, goddess of fire and more specifically the domestic hearth. Wh...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
A Luxurious SHABBY-CHIC NEOCLASSICAL Silvered BRONZE TABLE LAMP, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and luxurious table lamp, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, re-interpretation of an antique column topped with a beautiful lampshade, in silvered bronze, punctuated wi...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Neo classical silvered and glas drink trolley in style of Maison Jansen.
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Silvered neoclassical bar cart in style of Maison Jansen,
Very attractive Maison Jansen style silvered bronze 2 tier bar cart. Finely cast galleries give this piece a neoclassical f...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
Side Table White Marble Top With Brass Base, France, circa 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Side Table White Marble Top Brass, France, circa 1940
Side table in original vintage mid century condition. The neoclassical brass base sh...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Iron
Antique Italian Round Walnut Burl Burr Side Table and Tripod Four Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique Italian solid walnut side table features a round top with veneer wood burl decor standing on the central beautifully carved tripod legs. This Italian walnut side or...
Category
20th Century Italian 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
Bing & Grøndahl. Amor makes a net. Biscuit relief after Bertel Thorvaldsen.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl. Amor makes a net. Biscuit relief after Bertel Thorvaldsen.
Approximately from 1880.
Copy of relief modelled in Rome in 1831.
Marked.
First factory quality.
In excel...
Category
1880s Danish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Neoclassical Pedestal Table- Inlay work - Brass Gallery-60s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Beautiful french Pedestal Table Neoclassical Style from the 60s.
This big round Table Surface has a striking Wood Grain,
The Table Top is dec...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
10 Arm White Murano Chandelier
By De Majo, Francesco Dei Rossi
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This beautiful 10 Arm Murano Chandelier shows the art and craftsmanship of the artistic glass manufactures and skilled masters in Murano, Italy . Each Part is unique in is manufactur...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Neoclassical Style Marble Head
Located in Southall, GB
A beautifully carved marble head in the classical style with clear features, full lips and hair.
This piece has a lovely aged look to it and warm colour.
It would look delightful a...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Classical Style Marble Head
Located in Southall, GB
Beautifully hand carved marble head. The carving is well executed with clear features including curling hair and aquiline nose. Wearing a helmet carved as wildcat skin.
This piece ...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique French Gilt Bronze Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French gilt bronze table lamp. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period.
It is of extremely fine quality, it is very heavy and well made...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
NeoClassical Style Carved Head In Stone
Located in Southall, GB
A wonderfully hand carved rough stone head in a classical style.
This piece would make a fantastic centrepiece or talking point.
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
Large Italian Oil on Canvas en Grisaille Depicting Volumnia Veturi & Coriolanus
Located in London, GB
A fine and large Italian oil on canvas en grisaille depiciting Volumnia and Veturia with their retinue pleading with Coriolanus to make peace with Rome.
The later frame is silver gil...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Large Religious Statue Our Lady of Purgatory
Located in Buxton, GB
*RARE*
We offer for sale this Fantastic Shrine Statue from a Parisian Church
This exquisite statue of Our Lady of Purgatory is a masterpiece of religious art. Created in France duri...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Natural Fiber, Plaster, Paint
Ancient Pair Coffee Pots, Pasquale Rubati Manufacture Milan, 1770 circa
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of small coffee pots.
Manufacture of Pasquale Rubati
Milan, 1770 Circa
Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire).
a) height 7.87 x 5.51 x 3.93 in (20 x 14 x ...
Category
1760s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maiolica
Small Rare Late 18th Century French Pewter Neoclassical Panel
Located in Buisson, FR
Gorgeous and beautiful weathered small pewter treasure. Great and rare pewter panel depicting a neoclassical scene.
France circa 1780
Weathered and small losses.
measurements include...
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pewter
A NEO-CLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC TABLE LAMP by MAISON CHARLES, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A large and very elegant table lamp, Post-Modernist, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, with an ionic column body, original cylindrical lampshade, with elegant psychedelic metallic decorati...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Marble Bust of Venus
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique over life-size bust of Venus. Thanks to her scale, this Neoclassical style handcarved marble sculpture of Venus, Roman goddess of love and beauty, is very striking. Charac...
Category
Early 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
Royal Copenhagen. Amor and Hymen spins the thread of life. Biscuit relief after
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen. Amor and Hymen spin the thread of life.
Biscuit relief after Bertel Thorvaldsen.
Rare motif.
Approximately from 1880.
Marked.
First factory quality.
In excellent c...
Category
1880s Danish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Neoclassical Architectural Etched Engravings Six Panels Folding Screen
Located in Firenze, IT
This Italian 18th century Neoclassical period folding screen consists of six panels with antiques etched and engraved copperplates on paper reproducing the frecoes painted by Raffaello Sanzio in the Vatican, known as ' The Vatican Loggia'.
Each engraving - boasting a fantastic variety of black and grayscales - is applied to paper and set in frame flanked by a sage green fabric. At the bottom each panel is finished with an ink painted cartouche, completing the screen like a faux paneled boiserie...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Textile, Cotton, Paper
Pair of Ralph Lauren Brook Street Open Library Bookcases Part Suite
By Ralph Lauren
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of RRP £16,600 Ralph Lauren Brook Street open library bookcases which are part of a suite
I have around 40 pieces of new Ralp...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
PAIR OF ANTIQUE FRNECH GILDED BRONZE EWER VASES, 19th CENTURY
Located in Rostock, MV
A very rare pair of antique French neo-classical gilded bronze ewer vases from the 19th century.
These ewers, created in the mid-19th century, are wonderful examples of the revival ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Style Lead Urns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique early Neoclassical style lead urns. In Neoclassical style, this unusual garden urns are of a unique size, perfect for showcasing foliage or displayed decoratively i...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Lead
A Pair of Neoclassical Honey Onyx Urn Lamps
Located in London, GB
A PAIR OF NEOCLASSICAL HONEY ONYX URNS
£2,950.00
Italy, circa 1890
A rare pair of finely figured honey onyx urns of neoclassical design with stylised handles mounted on square bases...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx
Neoclassical George III Period Pair of Candlesticks - Hallmarked in 1790
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1790 by John Parsons & Co., this handsome pair of George III period, Antique Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are in the neoclassical style, with bright cut e...
Category
1790s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
A NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC Wrought Iron COAT HANGER or NIGHT VALET, France 1900
Located in PARIS, FR
DESCRIPTION: A spectacular and decorative coat rack or valet stand or fashion display, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Art-Nouveau, in 2 parts: lower part: solid wrought iron structure with...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
French Beech Wood Faux Bamboo Wall Mirror
Located in Barcelona, ES
French Mid-Century Modern Neoclassical Turned Wood Mirror Faux Bamboo Framed, in the style of Jean-Michel Frank. France, 1930s-1940s.
This mirror fea...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Mirror, Wood, Beech
Antique Onyx and Gilt Metal Corinthian Column
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique onyx and gilt metal Corinthian column. This was most likely made in Italy, it dates from around the 1930’s.
It is of superb quality, the design of a neo classical...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Metal
Set of 4 ebonized Ercol Dining Chairs , 1950's
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Set of 4 spindle back ercol dining chairs.
The chairs are beautifully crafted with an eye for details and are made of ebonized wooden frames.
Timeless pieces that gives an antique/...
Category
1950s British Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Maison Jansen Royal dining table black lacquered top 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
This long oval black lacquered top extension dining table is one of Maison Jansen's most iconic pieces. Named Royal, this table was a special design by Pierre Delbée for French actre...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique Oil Paintings 19th Century Signed Lambert
Located in Buxton, GB
This stunning pair of antique oil paintings is an incredible example of traditional French art, signed by the renowned artist Lambert. The medium-siz...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Miracle of Saint Peregrine Laziosi. Oil on canvas. Spanish School, 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Miracle of Saint Peregrine Laziosi. Oil on canvas. Spanish School, 18th century.
Oil on canvas showing a man surrounded by angels and seated on a cloud of angels and seated on a clou...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Other
Couple of Small Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of small wooden candleholders with their original gilding.
Very nice type candleholder and rare to find in a pair.
Italy, circa 1780-1800.
Weathered, small losses.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Maison JANSEN (attributed to) neo-classical velvet armchair circa 1940/1950
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Maison JANSEN (attributed to) neo-classical velvet armchair circa 1940/1950
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Silk fan in shrine from the late 1800s
Located in Milano, IT
The Italian silk fan in a vitrine from the late 1800s is a true masterpiece of craftsmanship and elegance. Housed in a beautiful alloy case, this antique fan...
Category
1890s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silk, Wood
Neoclassical Tripode Brass Floor Lamp
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical tripode floor lamp is made of brass with a black shintz shade gild inside. The high is adjustable. This is a French work in the stye of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical George III Period Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy - London 1775
By Walter Brind
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1775 by Walter Brind, this charming, George III period, Antique, Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, is cylindrical in shape, with wonderful engraved decoration to the...
Category
1770s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Urne or Lidded Vase with Hand-painted motifs
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A late 19th century or early 20th century porcelain urne decorated with gold and brown over-glazing and featuring to motifs. An idyllic Danish scene and a bouquet of flowers hand-pai...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Plates Porcelain Noritake Japan Wall Decor 1977-80ss
By Noritake
Located in Bastogne, BE
Discontinued Noritake plates have multicolor image with Asian woman and man in center, with gold tone band and highlights.
Designed by: Kiyomi Akagi.
...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Italy Late 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Buffet with Drawer or Low Cabinet
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a pleasant credenza or low cabinet, handmade in walnut with an inlaid in the same wood.
The top has very beautiful drawing that distinguishes this antique buffet.
Hand made...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique Neoclassical Column Table Lamp in Patinated Brass
Located in Tilburg, NL
Antique Neoclassical Column Table Lamp in Patinated Brass.
Converted from an antique oil lamp, this neoclassical column table lamp is a heavy and beautifully patinated piece. Great ...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Pedestals in Rossa Verona Marble
Located in London, GB
A tall and slender pair of Pedestals/columns in Pink Rossa Verona marble with Antico Verdo banded centres. With square plinth and socle terminating in a shaped capital. Images are a ...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique French Crystal Glass and Brass Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French crystal glass and brass table lamp. This was made in Paris and dates from around the 1950’s.
It is of superb quality, the label beneath the lamp says ‘Crys...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Magnificent C1950s Neo Classical style Bronze Fountain
Located in London, GB
A Magnificent Neoclassical style Bronze Fountain that stands at a whopping 7ft in height.
This Fountain Spurts water from the Top
From the bottom its Raised by a column and four Clas...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neo-classical nesting tables in gilded brass & glass by Maison Jansen, France
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Mid-century nesting tables in gilded brass and tempered glass, attributed to the famous French furniture maker Maison Jansen, known for making high quality pieces of furniture popula...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Sculpture Copeland And Garrett
Located in Buxton, GB
This antique French sculpture from the early 20th century is a very pretty piece of art. The beautiful Copeland brand sculpture is made of biscuit material, intricately carved with R...
Category
19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Clay
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 Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Red Marble Pedestals in the Neoclassical Style
Located in London, GB
Pair of red marble pedestals in the Neoclassical style
French, 19th Century
Height 108cm, width 33cm, depth 33cm
Crafted in France during the 19th century, this refined pair of ped...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of 19th Century Octagonal French Marquetry Mirrors
Located in London, GB
Pair of early 19th Century French octagonal tulipwood and kingwood marquetry mirrors.
The finely inlaid frames of interlaced circled with boxwood stringing.
Both with their origi...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood
Antique Neoclassical Plaster Grotesque Herm Statue
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An early 19th century plaster grotesque herm statue in the neoclassical style circa 1820. Once used as architectural interior decoration, it has a distressed look and depicts a figur...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Enrique Garcel for Pilati Neoclassical Mosaic Bone Side Table Set 2
Located in Munich, DE
Neoclassical three-column side table with stepped top and interesting mosaic-like bone parquet. Designed by Enrique Garcel for Pilati Interior in Germany. Marked with brass plate at ...
Category
1980s Colombian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bone, Beech
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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