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 Neoclassical Oil on Canvas Painting of a Fairy Signed by C. B. Allen
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Oil on Canvas Painting of a Fairy or Sea Nymph Signed Sitting Waterside with a Dragonfly by C. B. Allen 1901, Framed.
Measures - 24"H x 14.75"W x 3"D
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Pair Of Italian 18th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble 'Vases De Medici' Planters
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A lovely pair of Italian 18th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble 'Vases de Medici' planters. Each urn is raised by a square base with a finely mottled edge below a socle ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Gilt wood French sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of antique gilt wood wall sconces, France 1920's.
The sconces have a large size and are in excellent condition.
They are made of git...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Brown Jordan Neoclassical Style Aluminum Garden Dining Suite
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately patio and garden dining suite consisting of six dining chairs and an oval dining table. Hand-crafted in the neoclassical taste by Brown Jordan from the Elegance collection. T...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Palatial Cast Iron Garden Urns 53.5"H
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A Gorgeous Pair of Palatial Cast Iron Garden Urns. Measuring an impressive 53.5" in height. Each massive sits atop a separate pedestal that measures 17"H x 20"'D. The urns measure 36...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Gray Wash Italian Draw Leaf Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
The table is a versatile piece that transforms from an 81-inch table to a 120-inch long dining table. This unique extendable design makes it a perfect choice for various occasions an...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Neo Classic White Painted Extension Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
With dimensions starting at 81 inches wide by 41 inches deep and expanding up to 120 inches wide, all while standing at a height of 30 inches, this table is the epitome of versatilit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Long White Italian Draw Leaf Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
The Italian-style draw-leaf table extends from an 81" game table to a larger 120" long dining table. This unique table features a marbleized porcelain inset to each top section and c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Set of 4 Season's Gilded and Painted Mirrors. Sold Seperately
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Set of 4 polychromed and gilded Neoclassical mirrors representing the four seasons. Original mirror glass has some age-related loss to plaiting and spotting.
SOLD SEPARATELY. Weig...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood, Paint
American Empire Quervelle Neoclassical Greco Flame Mahogany Sideboard c1840
By Anthony Quervelle
Located in Big Flats, NY
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An antique Greco American Empire sideboard attributed to Quervelle offers flame mahoga...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique American Architectural Fluted Wood Columns
Located in Rochester, NY
A near pair of American classical architectural fluted wood columns in beautifully aged original soft crisp cream white painted surface. The circular wood bases are not exactly the same. Taller column with the 16" wide lower round base section at the bottom measures 85" high / the shorter column...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Neoclassical Hollywood Regency Urn Form Tole Faux Marble Table Lamp
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical or Hollywood Regency style urn form green tole table lamp
USA, Circa 1960s
Tole painted in an olive green faux marble patter...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Mid 20th Century Neoclassical Style Marble Top Palm Frond Gueridon Tables
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful pair of Neoclassical Gueridon tables. 3 acanthus leaf legs and wonderfully veined marble tops.
Curbside delivery available to NYC/Philly $300
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
A Terracotta Statue representing the Goddess Flora on Pedestal
Located in Katonah, NY
A fine and rare terra-cotta figure of Flora in contrapposto pose, classically robed with hair swept up and in curls, with a floral wreath in the figure’s proper right hand, and a nos...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Neo-Classical Style Ebonized Bench With Gilt Accents Att. To Maitland-Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a neo-classical style bench with an ebonized frame and gilt accents. It is attributed to Maitland -Smith and dates approximately to the later part of the 20th century. It is ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Neoclassical Terracotta Planter
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical terracotta planter. Italian neoclassical style cachepot in terracotta with floral garlands strung from masks with large paired beaded banding to top and base. Crack to o...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Lalique Crystal Sculpture Of Nude Lady in Bubble
By Lalique
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lalique Frosted Crystal Nude Lady in Bubble sculpture. It depicts a nude woman in a sensual kneeling position washing her hair and covered by some bubbles. The sculpture’s ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Pair of French Maison Bagues Bronze Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of high quality bronze French sconces by maison Bagues.
US rewired and in working condition.
2 lights , 60 watts max bulb.
2 pairs available.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Piedmontese Side Table / Console with Marble and Scagliola Top
Located in Dallas, TX
a highly carved Piedmontese side table / console (once gilded) with English demi-lune white marble and scagliola top with blue ribboned oak-leaf band within a pearled (pearl strings)...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Windsor Fan Back Brace Back Side Chairs by Tubb - Set of 4
Located in Parkesburg, PA
Windsor Fan Back Brace Back Side Chairs by Tubb - Set of 4
Hand Made, Pine Seat Bottoms, Hardwoods used for the Fan Back and Turned Legs
Original Finish, Good Sturdy Condition, Nat...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mahogany Twenty-one Drawer Sheet Music Cabinet
Located in New York, NY
American mahogany twenty-one drawer music sheet, coin or medal cabinet by the Tindale Cabinet Company of New York of typical form with rectangular top and twenty-one (21) short drawe...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
After Bertel Thorvaldsen 19th c. Terracotta Venus Sculpture by P. Ipsen
Located in Richmond, VA
After the renowned neoclassical sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen (Danish, 1770-1844) comes this terracotta reduction of his "Venus with The Apple of Paris" (1805), by P. Ipsen (Danish, 18...
Category
Late 19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Pair Of Painted and Gilt Borghese Table Lamps
By Borghese
Located in New York, NY
Pair Of Painted and Gilt Borghese Table Lamps. In original untouched condition with original gilt stripe shades included. Borghese sticker on bottoms. Very good quality. 24" to top o...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Pedestals
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of beautifully crafted 19th century Italian carved wood pedestals. Pedestals feature urn form tops with wonderfully carved tapestry swags, cherubic masks, and fluted lower secti...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique English Neoclassical Marble Top Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique English Neoclassical Marble Top Walnut Chest of Drawers was designed to add stately flair to any room, while providing abundant storage and a carefree surface. The brick red...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Italian Neoclassical Bilboa Marble & Gilt Wood Foliage Urn Wall Mirror, C. 1780
Located in Hollywood, SC
Italian Neoclassical Bilboa marble and gilt wood foliage urn wall mirror. Mirror retains the original silvered glass and wood backing, Late 18th century
Category
1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Neoclassical Bronze Candelabra Lamps - Pair
Located in Countryside, IL
Antique Neoclassical Bronze Candelabra Lamps - Pair
Each lamp measures: 10.25 wide x 10.25 deep x 33.5 inches high
We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to show as muc...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Pair of Vintage Crystal and Gilt Bronze Obelisks
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Vintage Crystal and Gilt Bronze Obelisks. The obelisk separate in the middle as part of the original design. These make a perfect accent on a table or a book shelf.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Walnut Cherub Wall Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
These antique wall cherub figures were crafted in Italy, circa 1880. The hand carved cherubs are expressive in their movement and feature wonderful movement and facial expressions. T...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling Scalloped Floral Pierced Serving Spoon
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous and gracefully achieved Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Spoon Pat IX95 T in Scalloped Floral Pattern originates from the United States duri...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Commode w/Black Marble Top, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical chest of drawers, with marble top, from the 19th century. This antique commode from France features a rectangular-shaped black marble top, which rests atop a ca...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Handsome Cherry Artisan Made Corner Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome functional vintage cherry corner cupboard custom made in Middlesbury VA having old glass in top doors with two fixed interior shelves; Top shelves have 11" between them.
The...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Neoclassic Lift-Top Cabinet, 19th C. France
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic two-door cabinet with lift top storage, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France has a slightly overhanging, rectangular-shaped top which lifts to re...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Neoclassic Shapely Demi-Lune Console w/Marble Top & Brass Accents, 19th c
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved and painted wood demi lune console, with marble top and brass accents, from the 19th century. This antique table from France has a black marble top (with...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Neoclassical Grand Tour Style Faux Porphyry Marble Urn
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Grand Tour style Neoclassical Urn. The urn made of a Faux porphyry marble with carved surface and an open top for floral arrangements.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Eleven Large Creamware Soup Dishes Made by Spode England Circa 1820
By Spode
Located in Katonah, NY
This elegant set of eleven large creamware soup dishes from Spode, circa 1820, is a beautiful example of English neoclassical style.
The acanthus leaf border, painted with bright en...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Creamware
Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Verde Ranocchia Marble Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and unique Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Verde Ranocchia marble pedestal. This gorgeous pedestal is raised by an octagonal stepped base with rounded edges. The...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
20th-C. Neo-Classical Style Painted Panels / Screen Att. Maitland-Smit - 2 Pr.
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an offering for two pair of monumental painted panels with French neo-classical styling. There are four individual panels when placed together create two pairs. They were onc...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Vintage Neoclassical Style Figural Painted Nude Woman Bronze Marble Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Neoclassical Style Figural Painted Nude Woman Bronze Marble Table Lamp. Item features a beautiful painted female figure and details, distressed finish, marble step-form base,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Beautiful Pair of Gilt & Bronze Candle Sconces w/ Arrow Motif
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Illuminate your space with the timeless elegance of this pair of two-light (non-electric) candle sconces, a testament to the grandeur of Empire and Neoclassical styles. Crafted with ...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Stylish Iron & Glass Arrow Motif Drinks End Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish small iron and glass drinks table having handsome arrow motif.
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Urn Shape Table Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions:
22”H x 6.50”W x 5”D
Shade:
10.50”H x 8”-13”W x 8”-13”D
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical Columns
Located in Georges Mills, NH
Pair of neoclassical columns with exceptional patina to original finish. Pale almond greens and blues on fluted base and acanthus leaf capital. Carved solid fruitwood construction.
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Ferehan Pictorial Animal Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Sarouk Ferehan Rug with an open-field pictorial animal design
Measures: 6'10'' x 9'
Category
20th Century Persian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool
Seaside Painted Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
With its calming hues and classic design, reminiscent of a cherished heirloom. The soft blue finish, gently distressed to reveal hints of natural wood, evokes the feel of weathered b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood and Polychrome Musician Cherub Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique cherub figure was crafted in Italy, circa 1780. The hand carved cherub depicts a putti with wing and playing the guitar; the sculpture is very expressive in his movement...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Maison Baguès Style Silver Metal And Rock Crystal Two Light Wall Sconces
Located in Bradenton, FL
Gorgeous pair of Maison Bagues style silver metal and rock crystal two light wall sconces. This pair features a rock crystal vase or urn and overflowing flowers with rock crystal dr...
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Metal
Hitchcock style Ebonized Side Chairs
By Hitchcock
Located in Denton, TX
Late 20th century Hitchcock style chairs. These are ebonized then hand stenciled with a Neo Classicial design. Very sturdy.
Category
Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maple, Paint
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Figural Brass Eagle Lamp Tessellated Marble & Iron
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century, iron, brass and tessellated marble table lamp by Maitland Smith. Features an oil urn shaped body over twisted iron supports and stepped tripod plinth base. The urn...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
19th c. Swedish Pair of Demilune Console Tables, Stockholm 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Swedish Neoclassical period demilune console tables with wide rounded apron and florets on the corner blocks. Elegant tapered and fluted legs.
Many layers of newer paint scra...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Vintage large gilded wrought iron Georgian style coffee table
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage gilded wrought iron Georgian inspired coffee table. This neo classical style coffee table has a hand blown glass top that has a ripple effect. The coffee table has ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
2 Continental Neoclassical Figured Bronze Urns Marble Plinth After A. Moreau 26"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Neoclassical style patinated verdigris bronze covered urns on stands. Beautifully designed with figures, floral swags, and lions heads around the base. Marked A. Moreau. Each...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Maison Jansen Style Neoclassical Modern Steel Smoked Glass Coffee Cocktail Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Maison Jansen style Neoclassical modern cocktail table. Made from steel with a black and gold X form base with smoked glass polished edge top. The X frame is connected by cylindrical...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel
Classic Blue Velvet Loveseat
Located in Westwood, NJ
Draped in sumptuous navy blue velvet, this loveseat features classic deep button tufting that creates a sophisticated diamond pattern.
The graceful curves of its silhouette are high...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair Monumental French Cast Chateau Urns, “Vases du Printemps”
Located in Dallas, TX
These huge urns, cast in France from crushed stones and cement measure an astounding 63 inches tall. They are nearly the same dimension as the original “Vase...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cement, Cast Stone
Petite French Neoclassic Wall Console w/Black Marble Top, Early 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic style console table, with marble top, from the early 20th century. This small-sized antique table from France features an oblong, demi-shaped marble top with blun...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair Of Italian Brass Curule Benches With Lions Heads
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Italian Brass Curule Benches With Lions Heads.
This great pair of antique Italian brass curule benches feature 4 lion's heads and paw feet. They have been taken down to the f...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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