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: USA
Style: Neoclassical
English Wedgwood Jasperware Bowl Neoclassical
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white matte stoneware bowl, in the Neoclassical design style, circa mid- to late 20th century, E...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Italian Neoclassical Tole Black & Gold Cachepot Planter Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical black & gold tole cachepot, planter, or vase
Italy, Circa Early 20th Century
Measures: 6"W x 5.25"D x 5.25"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Early 18thc French Watercolor Portrait Seated Lady Drawing Castle in Background
Located in Savannah, GA
This charming early 1800s French Empire watercolor on paper features a fine lady seated upon a récamier. She wears a stylish high-waisted neoclassical dress and matching bonnet, note...
Category
1820s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Giltwood, Paper
French Neoclassical Tole Red & Gold Cachepot Planter Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical red & gold tole cachepot, planter, or vase
France, Circa Early 20th Century
Measures: 6"W x 5.75"D x 5"H.
Very good original vintage condition.
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Impressive Maison Baguès Pair of Bronze Sconces, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of heavy and solid bronze wall sconces by Maison Baguès featuring a hand holding a glass shade torch.
Original old glass shade torch, 5" diam.
4" diameter back plate.
75W/bul...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Venetian Grotto Style Dolphin Center Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing round pedestal center table or dining table featuring a neoclassical Venetian or grotto style triple dolphin motif base. Crafted fr...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Plaster
Americana Windsor Style Chair / Rush Seat
By Nicholas & Stone Co
Located in Malibu, CA
Attributed to but not stamped "Nicholas & Stone" vintage mahogany /maple Windsor style bow back side chair with original rush seat.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Rush, Mahogany
Art Deco Leo Armchair Lounge Chair Jacquard Velvet Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Leo Armchair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Leo puts a modern twist on the traditional armchair.
The sumptuous upholstery in mint green...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Oak, Bouclé, Cotton
Set of Four Neoclassical Urn Wall Panels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of four vintage neoclassical wood plaques of different, but complimentary urns. All done on a black background with natural stone colored urns. Elegant wood frame with small corn...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Art Deco Venise Console Table Onyx Beige Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple, GF Modern
Located in Lisboa, PT
Venise console, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Venise enhances any interior by taking exceptional craftsmanship to a new level. The chemistry between the natural American Oak and two tone lacquering highlights the exquisite Shadow Onyx.
Venise Console Material Codes
FI021 Beige lacquer; high-gloss finish
FI038 Light grey lacquer; high-gloss finish
WD027 American Oak; open-pore natural colour; matt finish
ST003 Shadow Onyx; polished
EL001 LED light strip...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx
Italian or Venetian Pastel Painted Commode Carved in Relief
Located in Nashville, TN
A commode in transitional from rococo to neoclassical style. Most likely custom made to order early to mid 20th century..Presents well and has strong presence. Highly decorative. Hea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Italian Marquetry Pedestal Center Table
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th century Italian Marquetry pedestal center table
Exceptional Italian neoclassical walnut and satinwood inlaid center table from the 19th century. The circular top is beautiful...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Satinwood
New York Classical Centerpiece Compote by John Wendt for Ball, Black
Located in New York, NY
Classical sterling silver compote. Made by John Wendt for Ball, Black in New York, ca 1870. Round and curved bowl mounted to open support comprising three leafing oak shoots with acorns inset with cast figure of standing boy holding a ball in each hand with one arm raised. Domed foot. Reeding and beading. A fashionable centerpiece evocative of youth and growth. The figure suggests the influence of the Dancing Faun, the ancient statue...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of English Neoclassical Style 1850s Carved Pine Overdoors with Swag Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English neoclassical style carved pine overdoors with swag motifs and dentil molding from the mid 19th century. Each of this pair of English architectural elements features a curved pediment, sitting above a dentil molding. The lower section is perfectly adorned with a double swag, flanked with a carved medallion and a fluted side post on each side. Since the discovery of Herculanum and Pompeii in the late 18th century, antiquity-inspired motifs, along with cleaner lines define the essence of the neoclassical style. Deeply influenced by this style, our pair of overdoors...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
Early 20th Century English Child's Teapot
Located in Sheffield, MA
The early 20th Century English petite child's teapot is decorated around the opening with fluting as is the rim of the lid. Both pieces of the white teapot are marked "Spode Copeland...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Swedish Neo Classic White Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A stunning piece that marries traditional craftsmanship with elegant design. Measuring 33 inches in width, 20 inches in depth, and 30.5 inches in height, this nightstand is a testame...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Gilt Faux Bamboo Three Tier Bar Cart
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous three tiered gilt faux bamboo bar cart from France. Glides effortlessly on its caster wheels. Shelves are 11 inches apart from each other. In excellent vintage condition wit...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Cortina White Colonial Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
This stately piece stands tall in Cortina white, offering three open shelves that are perfect for displaying your favorite books, photos, or collectibles. Below, the twin drawers wit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
French 19th Century Painted Folding Screen
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A French painted folding screen from the 19th Century. This antique folding screen features four tall panels with curved tops. On one side you’l...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Raingo Freres Mantle Clock
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb French silver over bronze clock by Raingo Freres. Signed Raingo Frères on the dial and on the works, on a Rouge Griotte marble base.
Dimensions: Height 22" width 19 3/4" de...
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Italian Silver Neoclassical Lidded Urn
Located in New York, NY
Italian Silver Neoclassical Lidded Urn. Italian neoclassical sterling silver urn form zucchiera. Handles with foliate terminals and lid with a...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid 20th C. English Porcelain Dinner Service (52 Pieces) for Harrods of London
By Harrods
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., English, Royal Tuscan for Harrold's of London (52) pieces, white porcelain dinnerware, with gilt rim decorated in gold Greek Key de...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold
19th Century Russian Giltwood Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
Period Early 19th Century Russian Giltwood and Painted Armchair or Bergere. In style of Rossi. Incredible proportion and size. Good size for modern sitting...
Category
Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Smith & Watson Burlwood Round Table
Located in New York, NY
Smith and Watson round table with burlwood veneer and upon hexagonal base with maker's plaque to underside.
Dimensions: 26" H x 28" diameter.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Burl
20th Century Pair of White Resin Cherub Lamps on Wooden Bases by G. Ruggeri
Located in Miami, FL
These lamps have a white creram glazed finish that covers this pair of resin cherubs from Italy in the early 20th century. They sit upon black finis...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Resin
Palatial Pair of Maitland Smith Bronze Table Lamps with Illuminated Orbs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive ornate pair of very fancy table lamps having shell orbs that are an additional source of light with a primary single socket above. Bronze lions with rings in their mouths adorn the spheres and the bases have elaborate tripod shapes...
Category
1990s Philippine Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of Italian Giltwood Neoclassical Beveled Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Giltwood Neoclassical Beveled Mirrors
Italy, circa 1960s
A hard to find Pair of vintage Italian Giltwood Neoclassical Beveled Mirrors originating from Italy in the 1960s. Each mirror, measuring 33 inches in height by 26 inches in width, boasts an alluring octagonal form with a continuous stylized carved giltwood rope and acanthus motif, encapsulating timeless beauty and classical motifs.
The mirrors features eight individual 3-inch deep beveled mirrored octagonal...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Pair of Italian NeoClassic Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian NeoClassic mahogany bedside commode or nightstand, the rectangular crossbanded top above three graduated drawers, on splayed legs.
Dimensions: 27" W x 30" H x 20" D.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Neoclassic Column Form Pedestals
Located in Westwood, NJ
A pair of neoclassic style column-form pedestals with a reeded round top section, enclosing an interior with a single shelf and the lower squared section, fluted and also enclosing a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Style Rock Crystal Six-Light Chandelier
Located in Cypress, CA
Attractive neoclassical style hand-forged wrought iron dressed with hand-carved and polished rock crystal and smokey rock crystal six-light chandelier.
A...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Quartz, Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron
Mario Papperzini for Salterini Style Garden Dining Suite
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive patio and garden outdoor dining suite consisting of eight dining chairs and one large rectangular dining table. Beautifully crafted in the manner and style of Mario Pappe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Pair of American Mahogany Console Servers in Natural Washed Finish
Located in North York, ON
American mahogany console servers in natural washed finish. Original design and look with beautiful inlaid work and slender curved legs. This piece is p...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Italian Pink Marble Classical Style Round Column Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Pink Marble Classical Style Round Column Pedestal Plant Stand. Item features Beautiful pink veins, very nice vintage pedestal, approx 160 lbs. Circa Mid 20th Century....
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price i...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
French Antique Neoclassical Console w/Drawer & Original Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style wood console table, with original marble top, from the late 19th century. This antique table from France has been designed in Neo-classical style, and fea...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Italian Neoclassical Style Console w/Pierced Apron & New Stone Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassic style carved-wood console, with original finish and a new quartzite top, from the mid 20th century. This vintage table from Italy has a new custom "Taj Mahal" q...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical Marble Statue
Located in New Orleans, LA
Romanesque sculpture is bold, dignified and gets our attention. This Neo-classic form is all that and more. This is a large female figure with a gentle S curve. Her tunic has beautif...
Category
17th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Concrete, Marble
Pair of Antique Tiffany English Neoclassical Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Neoclassical-style sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1917. Each: Urn socket mounted to tapering shaft on raised and round foot. Poin...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Dior by Dior the Autobiography of Christian Dior 1957 English Ed.
Located in Stamford, CT
Dior by Dior the Autobiography of Christian Dior 1957 English Ed. Featuring four distinct sections - The Birth of Maison Christian Dior; From the Idea to the Dress; Inside a Coutur...
Category
1950s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pair Monumental Arthur Court Neoclassical / Southwest Style Oval Salvers/Trays
By Arthur Court
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Monumental Arthur Court Neoclassical / Southwest Style Oval Salvers/Trays
Later 20th Century
Elevate your interior with this captivating pair of monumental Arthur Court Neocla...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Antique Chateauneuf de Pape Red & Gilt Zinc Grape Hod
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Chateauneuf de Pape Red & Gilt Zinc Grape Hod
France, Circa 1900s
A fine example from world of French winemaking history with this exquisite Antique Chateauneuf de Pape Re...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Zinc
French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and Marble side table, circa 1890
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and Portoro Marble side table, circa 1890. The table is raised by three slender and tapering legs supporte...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Classical Polished King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classical polished veneered and crossbanded King size bed, the arched headboard of three crossbanded panels flanked by bound reeded carved columns, wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Polychrome Bench
Located in New Orleans, LA
This beautifully polychromed bench adds a subtle pop of color. Place in any space to create interest.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Berlin Iron Candleholder after Karl Friedrich Schinkel, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Candlestick crafted from iron, inspired by a Schinkel design, featuring a fur-clad herm resembling Dionysus and a square foot. Two gracefully wavy candlesticks adorned with leaf deco...
Category
19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Berlin Iron
A Very Fine English Crystal Gasolier
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Exquisite Gasolier Chandelier, now electrified. Four original etched crystal shades. England circa 1800.
Dimensions: Height 41" Diameter 35" including shades.
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1920's Caldwell Flush Mount with Opaline Glass 16''
Located in New York, NY
circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze flush mounted light fixture with Opaline glass inset. From Waldorf Hotel NYC.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Crystal, and Glass chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu, Crystal, and Glass chandelier. This wonderful six light chandelier is centered by an inverted tulip bulb...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Cabinet
Located in Countryside, IL
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Cabinet
This cabinet measures: 44.5 wide x 18.5 deep x 36.25 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as much detail as po...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Faience Tureen, Choisy Le Roi, France, Circa 1825
Located in Alexandria, VA
This round off-white soft-paste porcelain soup tureen was made by Paihart & Hautin in their suburban Paris factory. The design is inspired by the Classical movement of the day. The ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Faience
20th C. Chinese Yellow Green Natural Jade Carved & Polished Marble Vase Urn 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large 20th century Neoclassical jade marble vase. Features a greenish yellow tone with beautiful color and patina.
Dimensions:
10.5" x 10.5" x 22.5"h
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Jade
Queen White Oak Four Poster "Tulip Top" Bed with Turned Posts
Located in Tiverton, RI
The tulip top bed is one of our most popular, with a contiguous headboard and post height this bed is perfect for a smaller scale room. Featuring a cappe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Queen Hale Navy Painted Maple Cannonball Four Poster Bed with Flat Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Classic cannonball bed features the favorite round ball top bed posts with a merry cut-out flat headboard. This timeless Classic is perfect for gues...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique 1886 Thomas Stothard The Vintage Festival Engraving Print 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century neoclassical engraving titled "The Vintage Festival" by Thomas Stothard, engraved by Thomas Garner, published by George Barrie. Shows a Greek / Roman festival scene...
Category
1880s Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pair of Continental White Faience Urn Table Lamps, Circa 1935
Located in Alexandria, VA
From the Collection of Anne Eisenhower. Each neo-classic form faience urn has a long neck above a baluster-form body with scrolled handles with paterae continuing to pendent foliage,...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Faience
1995 American Liberty Eagle 1/4 oz 22K Fine $10 Gold Coin US Currency 8.5g
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1995 United States of America $10 coin made of 1/4 oz fine gold. Obverse: Lady Liberty walks toward the viewer with a torch and olive branch in her hands, across a landscape ...
Category
1990s Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold
Neoclassical Style Gray Washed Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Sheridan, CO
Neoclassical style gray wash painted over giltwood wall mirror, 20th c., having split pediment crest, over floral swags, shaped frame, encasing sectioned flat mirror plate, ending in...
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
Antique French Neoclassical Rouge Marble Bronze Ormolu Vase Urn Cassolette 31"
Located in Dayton, OH
An eye catching late 19th century antique French rouge marble floor or mantel vase. Features a traditional urn shape with bronze mouth accented by ornate lion head mounted handles. L...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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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