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: USA
Style: Neoclassical
Pair Of Italian Maggiolini Style Inlaid Bedside Tables
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of early 20th century Italian Maggiolini Style bedside chests with marble tops. Chests feature beautiful urns with eagle, floral and foliage designs. Each chest has a top drawer...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Alabaster, Bronze & Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Alabaster, patinated Bronze and Ormolu chandelier. This six arm thirteen light chandelier has an oval shaped Alabaster moulded bas...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Nesting side tables by Russell Woodard, Salterini Collection, made of Steel
Located in San Jose, CA
Set of 3 nesting side tables by Russell Woodard
Original color
spray painted in black, as you see in the last 2 pictures
Salterini Collection
Made of Wrought Iron
Made in USA
15" by ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Italian Neoclassical Pier Glass, Circa 1770
Located in Dallas, TX
a Neoclassical giltwood pier glass / pier mirror adorned with a round bas-relief portrait medallion (terra cotta in color) of a Roman soldier at its crest, topped and flanked by leaf...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Pillaret Drop Sconce by Studio DUNN
By Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
Our modern wall sconce combines symmetry and candle-like geometry to create a striking silhouette suitable for a variety of environments. A narrow shade and single column of luxuriou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
Garden Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Statue of a Maiden in classical garment. Raised on a square pedestal.
Overall Height: 87"
Statue: Height 66"
Pedestal: Height 21" x Width 23 1/$" Depth 23 1/4"
CW5191
Category
1980s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Composition
Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved and Painted Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly upholstered in turquoise color high-end fabric. Strong. Sturdy. Comfortable.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Glass, and Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most unique pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and glass urns. Each urn is raised by a square base with a fine mottled wrap around ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Oval Canvas Painted Over Door
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A beautifully hand painted oval canvas of a lion with a bee as an over-door.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
19th Century English Porcelain Parrot Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In excellent condition. Very unusual. Hand painted with custom parchment shade, which is 7' in diameter.
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Parchment Paper
Spanish Silver and Glass Jug
Located in Atlanta, GA
A magnificent crystal & silver decanter. France, circa 1900.
Dimensions: height 14 1/2" diameter 7".
CW4990.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
Pair of 19th Century Oil Paintings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In excellent condition with original Giltwood frames... you can tell from the back. One painting is signed. Hard to read: Harold Holding?? Paintings look very real.
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
1900s Signed Bronze Bust of Man
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully cast with Paris foundry mark and signature of artist.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Iron & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine and Elegant Gilt Iron Chandelier ornated with chains of faceted beads.
Maison Jansen, France, circa 1930. 8 lights.
Dimensions: Height 29" Diameter 21"
CW5364
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Iron
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Patinated Bronze Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A high quality true pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze statues, signed DENIERE. Each statue is raised by a circular base where the signature as well as an...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Neoclassical Painted and Gilt Wood Arched Glass Display Case, Circa 1790
Located in Hollywood, SC
Italian Neoclassical gilt carved wood and painted arched glass display case with flanking acorn finials, bell flowers, original glass, interior adjustable shelves, and resting on cla...
Category
1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Glass, Giltwood
Italian Gilt Wood & Gesso Shell Cornice Acanthus Foliage Wall Mirror, C. 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
Italian gilt carved wood and gesso central shell cornice scrolled acanthus foliage wall mirror, Late 18th Century. Mirror retains the original glass and wood backing.
Category
1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Pair of Italian Hand Carved Vicenza Stone Figural Garden Statues, 19th Century
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian hand carved Vicenza stone figural lady garden statues holding fruit baskets, floral bouquets, and standing on squared bases. 19th century.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
Russian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu, Crystal and Green Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most decorative Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu, crystal, and green glass chandelier. The six arm chandelier is centered by a richly chased acorn finial and stunning hand blown emerald green central fut with beautiful sprays at the center spread over two tiers and adorned with lovely crystal rosettes...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Pair of Italian Carved Sandstone Fluted Campagna Form Garden Urns. Circa 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian hand carved sandstone fluted campana form garden urns with flanking egg & dart borders, acanthus scrolled handles, and resting on circular squared plinths. Early 19th...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sandstone
Very Fine Hand Carved Wooden Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine hand carved wooden chandelier. Great carving work.
France, circa 1900. 4 lights.
Dimensions: Height 37" (can be shortened) ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Two-Tone Table Lamps, Easily Converted to Use Silk Shade
Located in Buchanan, MI
A pair of 19th century two-tone table lamps, easily converted to use silk ShadeLabeled "Lampe a Moderateur par Brevet d' Invention et de.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
18th Century Italian (Tuscan) Neoclassical Giltwood Pier Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
a fine 18th century Italian Neoclassical giltwood mirror / pier glass having a large center urn with floral bouquets, flanked by winged beasts, carved foliate motifs throughout, mold...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Pair of 18th Century Italian Polychrome Candle Figures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully carved and painted. Nice patina. From a beautiful house in Santa Barbara. They do hold candles on a spike.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Cabinet Vitrine Clock Signed FOREST
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare and monumental French 19th century neo-classical st. burl ash, ebony and ormolu mounted cabinet vitrine with the original capital and fitted clock signed FOREST. This spectacu...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of 19th Century French Giltwood Ottomans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very finely carved giltwood ottomans. Have been newly upholstered in cheetah-leopard print. Great scale and size.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk, Natural
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian NeoClassic style starburst pattern parquetry desk with tapered legs. It has one center drawer flanked by two smaller drawers with Verde Bronze finished handles.
Shown in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Solid Light Oak Circular Coffee Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This solid wood coffee table is handcrafted of wood that retains its natural character, bearing the occasional knot, nick or crack where no two tables are exactly the same.
Category
2010s Mexican Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
Classic Demilune Console, Rustic White
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic walnut stained demilune console table with a molded edge, three square tapered legs, and a shaped shelf stretcher base.
Dimensions: 34" W x 16" D x 32.75" H.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze and Ormolu Wall Decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and statement making pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu wall decor. Each decorative wall element, inspired by the famed "aux Vict...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Small Classic Two-Tier Side Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Small Classic rectangle two-tier side table with lipped top, tapered legs, and a shelf, has a “rustic” warm brown finish with subtle visual ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Classic Nightstand, Drift White
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic nightstand, a wide rectangle side table with two drawers, brass hardware, and tapered feet, has a “drift” white painted finish with subtle...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Obelisks
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive pair of French 19th century neo-classical st. Porphyry, granite, Lapis Lazuli and ormolu obelisks. Each obelisk is raised by fine ormolu feet below the square green gra...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Porphyry, Ormolu
Classic Rustic Console Table, Walnut Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic rustic walnut stained console table with a shaped top with incurved ends, on square tapered legs with a long frieze drawer and shelf stretcher base.
Dimensions: 60" W x 14" ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Porphyry and Gilt Bronze Campana Vases
Located in New Orleans, LA
These impressive Blyberg porphyry vases demonstrate the strength and beauty that has made porphyry a prized material since antiquity. Porphyry is reno...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porphyry, Bronze
Set of Eight French 19th Century Neoclassical Ormolu Two Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A charming and high quality complete set of eight French 19th century Neo-Classical ormolu two arm sconces, attributed to Pierre-Philippe Thomire. Each sconce is centered by an elega...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble Lidded Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative pair of Italian 19th century neo-classical st. Brèche de Médicis marble lidded urns. Each urn displays lovely proport...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu and Mahogany Gueridon Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Mahogany gueridon side tables. Each table is raised by exceptional and most unique claw feet with a fine foliate...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
18th Century Venetian Table Vitrines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18th Century Venetian finely carved giltwood and painted table vitrines. Could be electrified and mounted as wall sconces.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
English 19th Century Neoclassical Style Deux Corps Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational English 19th century Neo Classical st. rosewood, satinwood, giltwood, ormolu and Black Antico marble, Deux Corps buffet. The buffet is raised by handsome giltwood paw feet below the four doors which each retain their original fitted glass panes with elegant pleated silk curtains. The doors display a striking rosewood border with a fine ormolu filet and ormolu keyhole. Flanking the doors are striking eternal flames with opened wings and superb palmettes. The straight frieze displays...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Marble and Ormolu Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. black Belgian marble and ormolu statues of Cleopatra and Semiramis, signed Bouret 1874. Each statue is raised by an eleg...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Ormolu
French Early 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu Mirrored Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and extremely elegant French early 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu mirrored centerpiece. The oval-shaped surtout de table is rai...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French Turn of the Century Neoclassical Style Faux Painted Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of handsome and very decorative French turn of the century Neo-Classical st. faux painted columns. Each column is raised on an sand colored faux marble square base...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze and Ormolu Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu urn attributed to Henry Dasson. The urn is raised by three 'S' scrolled sup...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Sconces
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French neoclassical style four-light brass sconces with copper patina. Central ionic column with three arms all resting on ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Six French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Three-Arm Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning high quality complete set of six French 19th century Neo-Classical st. three arm ormolu sconces. Each sconce in centered by a striking pierced palmette backplate from wher...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair Antique Russian Neoclassical Period White Opalescent and Ormolu Vases/Lamps
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique Russian neoclassical period white opalescent glass and ormolu mounted two handled vases, later turned to lamps. The electrification was done on the outside and the vases were never drilled, as they are still intact and in excellent condition.
Provenance: Michael Simon...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding and unique pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu sconces. Each four arm sconce is centered by a hexagonal patinated bronze backplat...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
3 Fine French Neoclassical Brass Flush Mounts with Fluted Glass Shades
Located in Long Island City, NY
Three French neoclassical gilded lacquered brass flush mounts with a fluted glass diffuser.
Price is per piece and includes US re-wiring.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Statue of Mercury
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu statue of Mercury, possibly by F. Barbedienne. The statue is raised on i...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble and Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality pair of French 19th century neo-classical patinated bronze, marble and ormolu urns attributed to Barbedienne. Each urn is raised by a square Black Belgia...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Bronze
Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu Three-Arm Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive large scale pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu sconces. Each three arm sconce is centered by charming finely detailed oak leaves and acorns below the ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century French Terracotta Statue of Boy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely-sculpted terracott figure of boy playing violin. Sit on a separate French dore bronze finely-cast base.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French, 19th Century, Neo-Classical St. Onyx and Ormolu Pedestal Column
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking French 19th century Neo-Classical st. onyx and ormolu pedestal column. The pedestal is raised by a square onyx base with elegant cut corners and a mottled design with fine...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Ormolu
19th Century French Bronze Animal Sculptures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of finely chaste bronze and dore bronze of dog and cat. Very life like.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Roman Neoclassical Campagna Shaped Black Scagliola Vases or Urns
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of large antique 19th century Roman neoclassical Campagna shaped black Scagliola vases or urns. Seated on a square base, the rim and body of each vase has a meticulously ...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Scagliola
18th Century Italian Saint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From a beautiful home in Santa Barbara. Slight chipping in silver leaf on back side. Beautifully detailed.
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
Russian Early 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning Russian early 19th century neo-classical st. ormolu and crystal chandelier. The ten arm chandelier is centered by an elegant stepp...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
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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