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
Antique American Empire Neoclassical Greco Flame Mahogany Card Table C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique American Empire Neoclassical Greco Flame Mahogany Card Table with Ogee Top and...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Maison Jansen Bronze and Marble Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Superb coffee table by Maison Jansen…., brass and vert mer marble top. Very high quality made in France in 1950.
Totally restored and refinished.
Category
1940s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Neoclassical Style Two Tiered Etagere / Server
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Neoclassical verdigris finished two tiered etagere / server. There are two glass shelves for items. The top decoration is a large urn centerpiece flanked by two birds.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassic Painted Commode w/Original Marble Top, 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical commode with marble top from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped marble top, with pronounced rounded corners at front...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Ebonized Pedestals C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Ebonized Wood Stands With Tapered Columns & Footed, C1900
Measures - 40.5"H x 13"W x 13"D
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Dressing Table Mirror in highly figured maple. Early 1800s.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
This is a lovely dressing table mirror from early 1800. It is made in highly figured American maple veneer and solids. Parts of the frame are American spruce.
Because of the unique ...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
1796 Set of 4 Sterling Silver Tablespoons by John Langlands II
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 4 sterling silver tablespoons by John Langlands II, Newcastle, 1796, England. Handsome & rarely found. Old English pattern. Crisply pointed bowls. Possible monogram erasure. A...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Lidded Cast Limestone Greek Key Urns from Southern Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-cast by truly skilled Southern Italian artisans, this pair of lidded limestone urns are in the Neoclassical style. Each urn is a testament to the artistry of hand casting, esche...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Cast Stone, Cement, Limestone
Phenomenal Oversize Antique Turkish Oushak Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th-century antique Turkish Oushak in warm vibrant colors. Field is teal with lots of pink and orange accents
Pictures shown with flash and without a flash.
Measures: 11'10" ...
Category
19th Century Turkish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool
French 19th Century Wrought Iron Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A stunning Neoclassical Wrought Iron Jardiniere or Urn with a pedestal base; their sturdy construction gives them substantial weight so you can count on them to stand strong. An egg ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
European Bungalow Sideboard
Located in Westwood, NJ
With six drawers and two raised panel doors, the Buffet is a blend of service, style, and excellence all in one package. Finished in our Moonskin finish, this workhorse buffet will a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Italian Demilune Console Tables with Black Marble Tops
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of fine Italian carved Demi Lune Tables in a white wash finish having contrasting variegated black marble tops with cantered corners and a frieze drawer. The demilunes with carv...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
pair of Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. Giltwood mirrored sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most charming pair of Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. Giltwood and patinated wood mirrored sconces. Each wonderful two arm sconce is centered around a rec...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
French Louis XVI 18th Century Trumeau Mirror from Provence with Musical Trophy
Located in Bradenton, FL
A French Louis XVI period 18th century painted and gilt wooden trumeau mirror from Provence. Made in the South of France during the late 18th century, this exquisite trumeau mirror i...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
20th Century Neoclassical Stained Cherry Pedestal Plant stand
Located in Germantown, MD
20th Century Neoclassical Stained Cherry Pedestal or Plant stand
Measures 11" in diameter and stands 36.5" tall.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Swedish early 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and high quality Swedish early 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu mirror. The original central double framed beveled mirror plate is set within an Ormolu border with...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
The Bolection A: A Classical Stone Fireplace Profile Without Shelf or Plinths
Located in Chicago, IL
The Bolection A stone fireplace shares a classical Bolection-style profile with our Bolection B design, but without the top shelf piece and the plinths. The molding profile curves o...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Antique American Empire Neoclassical Greco Flame Mahogany Card Table C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique American Empire Neoclassical Greco Flame Mahogany Card Table with Ogee Top and...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A finely detailed pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu sconces. Each stunning three arm sconce is centered around an acorn bottom finial that is attached to a foliate...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Set of Five Klismos Ebony and Mahogany Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A spectacular set of klismos dining chairs: ebony and mahogany Neoclassical style with new neutral high end upholstery designed to showcase the classic design of each chair. Two armc...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Set of Five Rose Tarlow Style Iron Lattice Garden Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical set of five iron patio and garden armchairs made in the style and manner of Rose Tarlow. The chairs feature large hand-crafted iron frames with a neoclassical style lattice...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Napoleonic Porcelain Plaque Mounted Center Table, Neoclassical, 1930s, Bronze
Located in Stamford, CT
Center or Accent Table Neoclassical-Style Mahogany, Bronze-Mounted and Napoleonic Porcelain Plaque-Mounted
Stunning mahogany and gilt bronze early 20th century center or end table h...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Monumental Two-Tiered 12-Light Silvered Chandelier w/ Crown
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental size 12-light, two-tiered silvered chandelier. The chandelier is adorned with a crown on top and cherub faces throughout. The fixture is newly rewired and includes chain...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Carved Corinthian Roman Round Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A masterpiece that exudes a regal aura and timeless craftsmanship. This exquisite table features an ornate carved pedestal base, intricately carved with acanthus leaves and classic a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
1793 Sterling Silver Cream Jug by Hester Bateman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Sterling silver cream jug by Hester Bateman, 1793, London. Handsome with fluted body & acanthus leaf scrolled handle. Here we see the family mark (Hester & Son) for date used on thei...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
1809 Pair of Sterling Silver Tablespoons by Peter Bateman
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of sterling silver tablespoons by Peter Bateman, London, 1809. Son of Hester Bateman. Possibly once monogrammed. 4.55 troy oz.
9 1/8" x 1 13/16" w.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century French Frame with Modern Contemporary Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The 18th century French frame is of gold and silver leaf, and restored to bring it to its former glory. The painting inside is of the 21st century and signed by the artist; having st...
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf
1930’s Murano Venetian Etched Glass Wall Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With a shaped top and bottom, panels with etched scrolls and cartouches. Applied rosettes all around.
H. 33", L. 23 1/2", Depth 1 1/2"
Condition: Please see detail photos. There i...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
1950s fine Tooled Leather Western Theme Ladies Handbag Purse
Located in Ferndale, MI
Nicely and highly tooled western theme leather purse . Decorated on both sides and the interior . Open the flap to find red interior and equestrian embellishment . Wonderful conditi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather
1920’s Caldwell Engraved Bronze Light Fixture With Brown Patina
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell bronze light fixture with brown patina and interior lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A French Neoclassical commode with marble top and exquisite brass accents. This antique chest features a rectangular-shaped Carrara marble top, over case which houses four drawers ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Maison Jansen Style Steel and Brass Neoclassical Directoire Console Sofa Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Maison Jansen Style Steel and Brass Neoclassical Directoire Console Table. Item features Inset glass top, steel and brass frame, clean lines, very nice Italian table....
Category
1970s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Swedish Painted and Distressed Decorated Fire Surround in Faux Marble Finish
Located in Stamford, CT
Swedish painted and distressed decorated fire surround in faux marble finish. This fine custom quality fire place surround comes directly off the walls of a Greenwich CT Mansion. The...
Category
1930s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Country Round Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A timeless classic dining table, a piece that exudes rustic charm and invites intimate dining experiences. The table’s beautiful wood surface, with its natural patina, speaks to the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Sevres Figural Neoclassical Bisque Urn with Bronze Satyr Mounts C1890
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Sevres Figural Neoclassical Cherubi of the Arts Bisque Urn with Bronze Satyr Mounts C1890
Measures- 19.5''H x 8.5''W x 7''D
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large French Country Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A true testament to classic elegance. This table's deep, rich hues and detailed woodwork speak of timeless luxury, while its robust double baluster trestle ends exude a sense of hist...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Wedgewood 8" Round Imperial Black Basalt Footed Bowl
By Wedgewood
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a stunning footed bowl from Wedgwood, crafted in England, dating back to the 1960s. Wedgwood stands as a pillar in the British ceramics industry, having...
Category
1960s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Mid-Century Neo-Classical Style Italian Friedman Brothers Giltwood Mirror
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale Italian neo-classical style mirror by Friedman Brothers for Decorative Crafts. It is in very good condition. It is marked on the back.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Pair Neoclassical Mirrors
Located in New York, NY
Pair neoclassical Mirrors. Pair mahogany gilt and painted with mercury glass in the neoclassical Italian Empire style. Soberly framed with gilt insert bordering mirror plate topped b...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
19th Century Nautical Maritime Seascape Sail Boat
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Nautical Maritime Seascape Sail Boat
The Artist is Heinrich Hess who has signed the Painting
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paint
Neoclassical Maison Jansen Style Steel And Brass Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical Revival, Maison Jansen style brushed steel and brass coffee table with inset glass top. Circa 1960s- 1970's. Stamped Italy on the bottom of the feet. Please note of wea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Hand-Painted & Decorated Front Neoclassical Style Breakfront Secretary Bookcase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Introducing our exquisite 19th-century Neoclassical Style Hand-Painted & Decorated Front Breakfront/Secretary Bookcase, a stunning blend of artistry and functionality that adds a tou...
Category
1840s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Neoclassical Style Glass Top Display Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely French Neoclassical style display table. It has a painted black and gold trimmed finish. The legs are an X style with brass fittings at bottom. Great for displaying a small c...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassical Style Stone Top Table By William Switzer
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very Decorative and well-made table from William Switzer. Hand Crafted in Italy, the table has a decidedly Neoclassical air with the Modern touch of a swirling base in chosen mahog...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Granite
Period Neoclassic French Commode w/a Gorgeous New Custom Grey Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical period carved wood commode, with stunning new custom marble top, from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France features rectangular-shaped marble ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Corvette Fifty Years by Randy Leffingwell Hardcover Book 2002
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Corvette Fifty Years by Randy Leffingwell.2002, Hardcover, Revised edition.Covering 50 full years of Corvette history, this book features stunning color photographs from master lensm...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
French Neoclassic Period Console w/Original White Marble Top & Great Legs!
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved-wood console table with its original marble top, from the 19th century. This antique table from France features a slender, rectangular-shaped white/grey marble top, w...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vintage 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa in Barrow Fabric
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Saint Louis, US
An undeniably beautiful and coveted antique 19th Century Duncan Phyfe sofa upholstered in a feline Onyx Merramec Barrow fabric. One of the brilliant...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Foam, Mahogany, Fabric
"Universal" Table from Thomas Sheraton's Design Book
Located in Stamford, CT
A "universal" table documented in the Thomas Sheraton's Design book. This mahogany table has two pullout leaves with a central tabletop that drops down. There are two drawers, one ha...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Neoclassical Parian Porcelain Bust of Michaelangelo's David C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique French Neoclassical Parian Porcelain Bust of Michaelangelo's David C1900
Measures- 17''H x 9.75''W x 6''D
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mid 19th Century Neoclassical Mirror
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A French mirror from the 19thc. Gesso and gilding.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Neoclassical Column Marble Stone Pedestal Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Partial Gilt Console Table
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of Italian Neoclassical partial Gilt Consoles with Specimen Marble Tops.
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Large Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Wine Cooler / Punch Bowl
By Shreve & Co.
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Experience the grandeur of the mid-20th century with our Large Sterling Silver Champagne Cooler / Punch Bowl, a masterpiece crafted by the esteemed Shreve & Co in San Francisco. This...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Jonas Upholstery Custom "Rutherford" Roll-Arm Sofa, United States, c. 1990
Located in New York City, NY
This custom "Rutherford" sofa was created by Jonas, the celebrated NYC upholstery shop. It's incredibly comfortable due to thoughtfully constructed wood, horsehair and down construct...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan Florentine Garden Dining Suite
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional wrought aluminum patio and garden outdoor furniture dining suite designed by Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan. From the Florentine collection the set consists of six dini...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Contemporary Hand Carved Delano Ash Solid Wood Mirror
Located in Naperville, IL
This classic flower oval mirror will greatly enhance your traditional room décor. The Delano mirror is a perfect complement to your home space. Mirrors can be mounted vertically or h...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ash
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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