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
1907-47 Sterling Silver Phone Dialer by Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1907-1947 era sterling silver phone dialer by Tiffany & Co. For "Trixie". Immortalized in the 1962 film "Breakfast at Tiffany's" when Audrey Hepburn's character shopped for one! 0.75...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage William Yeoward Jenkins Large Cut Crystal Footed Trophy Flower Vase 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large and impressive crystal vase from the Jenkins Collection by William Yeoward. Features a trophy urn / flower vase with cut coin dot patterns and ribbed accents over a tired foote...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling Silver Serving Spoon in "Vine W/ Grapes"
Located in New York, NY
This beautifully ornate Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling Silver Serving Spoon in "Vine W/ Grapes" Pattern originates from the United States in the Late 19th Century. Features a ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Gray Italian Draw Leaf Extension Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian-style draw leaf table converts from a square 41" game table to a larger 76" long dining table. This unique table has a marbleized porcelain inset to each top section and c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Antique American Queen Style Cherry Birdcage Candle Stand
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine 19th Century Philadelphia type Tilt Candle Stand in glowing solid Cherry. The Table with particularly fine graining, elegantly turned support column, classic Birdcage support an...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Disrupted White Colonial Bookcase
Located in Westwood, NJ
This stately piece stands tall in antiqued and distressed white, offering three open shelves that are perfect for displaying your favorite books, photos, or collectibles. Below, the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Neoclassic Chest w/Roman Bust Column Accents & Unusual Petite Sabre Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical chest, with black accents and and unusual feet, from the early 19th century. This antique chest of drawers from Ital...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Horst Interiors by Barbara Plumb Hardcover Book 1993 First Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Horst Interiors by Barbara Plumb Hardcover Coffee Table Book 1993 First Edition.A beautiful monograph of the photographs of Horst P Horst’s by Barbara Plumb. Featuring the social and...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
1907-47 Era Sterling Silver Phone Dialer by John C. More II for Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1907-47 era sterling silver phone dialer, Tiffany & Co. John C. More II for Tiffany. Fine hand engraving for the "Patterson" family. Immortalized in "Breakfast at Tiffany's" when Aud...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cortina White Italian Draw Leaf Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian-style draw leaf table converts from a square 41" game table to a larger 76" long dining table. This unique table has a marbleized porcelain inset to each top section and c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Winged Cherub Wall Sculptures
Located in Dallas, TX
These antique winged wall cherub figures were crafted in Italy, circa 1880. The hand-painted putti carvings feature their original paint and gold leaf finish for a luxurious result. ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Neoclassical Marble and Carved Wood Console Table
Located in Essex, MA
Magnificent 19th Century Louis XVI Neoclassical Marble and Carved Wood Console Table. Brescia Violeta Marble Top. Beautifully carved wooden painted pedestals of laurel swags. Quit...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Carved Antique Limestone Capital Pedestal from France, Circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in France, circa 1850, this limestone pedestal was most likely the capital of an architectural column. Each side has been adorned with two tightly wound volutes, indicati...
Category
1850s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
Set of Six Early 19th Century Painted Swedish Farm Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set of six early 19th century painted Swedish farm dining chairs circa 1810-1829. Sturdy, stable. All joints tightened. No wobble. Remnants of old and early paint. Interesting steel ...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel
Set of 12 1816 Coin Silver Teaspoons by John Erwin
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 12 Baltimore 1816 coin silver teaspoons by John Erwin. A rare & fine set with the assy mark of that year to a purity of 91.66% (sterling is 92.5%). Elongated, graceful handles...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
Pair of Neoclassical Simulated Porphyry Scagliola Pedestal Columns
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF NEOCLASSICAL SIMULATED-PORPHYRY SCAGLIOLA PEDESTAL COLUMNS
Probably Italian, circa late 19th century
Item # 403HRY18X
This fine pair of Neoclassical columns are exquisite ex...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Scagliola
Pair Carrara Marble Hippocampus Cornucopias
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pair of beautifully carved, left-and right, Carrara marble, winged, ram-horn hippocampus cornucopias. Each figure rising from a base of stylized, curling leaves and terminating in va...
Category
1910s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Set of Four 19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Liqueur/ Apertif Glasses
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful set of four apéritif/ liqueur glasses were realized in Sweden during the 19th Century. Each glass features sculptural striated curled feet that ascend into an amorphic...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
Pair of 22-Karat Gold Leaf Carved Mirrors by Melissa Levinson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 22-karat gold leaf hand carved mirrors designed by Melissa Levinson. We can customize the size and finish of these mirrors for your design job.
These are available in two siz...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Plaster Busts of Diana and Apollo Belvedere Sculptures, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous pair of cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style male and female head busts of Diana and Apollo Belvedere god and goddess sculptures
USA, 21st Century
Measures: 8"W x ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
English Neoclassical Style Mahogany Library Table or Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic English library table or writing table hand-crafted from solid mahogany. The table features a large trestle base with Greco-Roman style corinthian column legs in the neoclas...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Elegant Large Pair of Carved Alabaster Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of large elegant classic columnar alabaster table lamps.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Painted Demilune Cabinet Commode Console
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Painted Demilune Cabinet Commode Console
Absolutely gorgeous demilune hand painted cabinet console with upper drawer. It is decorated with the most charming paintings of chicks, hen...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Maison Bagués Attribution, Side Tables, Bronze, Mirrored Glass, France, 1930s
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Hollywood Regency Bagues style gilt bronze neoclassical end tables or pedestals. These simply stunning end tables, pedestals or nights...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Tall Urn Shaped Mercury Glass Lamp with Marble Stone Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Mercury Glass Urn/Trophy shaped table lamp. Stands tall at 41" with finial.
Dark marble stone base.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
B. Altman N.Y. 1930s Three Panel Decoupage Room Screen w/ 18thc European Prints
Located in Savannah, GA
This classic large three paneled room screen features very detailed hand painted designs with 18th century decoupaged prints depicting a variety of historical scenes. The two side p...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of 12 1816 Coin Silver Tablespoons by John Erwin
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Set of 12 Baltimore, 1816, coin silver tablespoons by John Erwin. A superb set with the assay mark of that year to a purity of 91.66% (sterling is 92.5%). Given the popularity of sou...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
Molla premium aluminum outdoor patio furniture, seahorse and seashell motif
By Molla
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage 1950's Patio Set by Molly of Italy.
5 piece set
Molla's vintage outdoor furniture designs are timeless.
Italian Neoclassical Cast Aluminum...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Puerto Rico 1910 Original Antique Map Of The Island In A Period Wood Frame
Located in Miami, FL
An antique framed map of Puerto Rico.
Very nice antique map of Puerto Rico printed in a folio of two pages. This map was printed in thin pa...
Category
Early 1900s Puerto Rican Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Pair of Black Marble Top Side Tables by Alberto Orlandi, Pair of Gueridon Tables
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine pair of black marble top side tables or Neoclassical style gueridon tables with phoenix head and hoof motifs in brass and steel with original black marble tops, circa 197...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Steel
Pair Of 18th Century Italian Figural Angel Wall Brackets
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 18th Century Italian figural carved Angel wall brackets. Brackets feature charming angel faces under small flat shelf. Giltwood and painted, brackets have a wonderful old pat...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Classical Plaster Bust of Goddess Diana Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style female head bust of Diana the Huntress goddess sculpture
USA, 21st Century
Measures: 8"W x 5"D x 12"H.
Very good original con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Black Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A haven of relaxation where classic design meets cloud-like comfort. With its generously padded, rolled armrests and deep, inviting seat cushion, this chair is a call to leisure, cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather
Medium Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A haven of relaxation where classic design meets cloud-like comfort. With its generously padded, rolled armrests and deep, inviting seat cushion, this chair is a call to leisure, cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather
19th Century Lemon Top Antique Brass and Iron American Andirons
Located in Lomita, CA
An antique pair of classic American brass and iron lemon-top andirons create a beautiful silhouette in front of a cozy fireplace.
These are from the latter part of the 19th century,...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
1960 Roderic Montagu Oil on Board - Impressionist Painting of Young Girl
Located in Morristown, NJ
Roderic Montagu (O'Connor) (French-Irish, 1907-2001). A charming Impressionist portrait of a young girl, signed "R. Montagu 1960" lower edge, unframed,
Dimensions:
20"h x 8"w
Con...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Masonite, Paint
Blue Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A haven of relaxation where classic design meets cloud-like comfort. With its generously padded, rolled armrests and deep, inviting seat cushion, this chair is a call to leisure, cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather
Classical Plaster Bust of Mythological Apollo Belvedere Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust of the mythological god Apollo Belvedere sculpture
USA, 21st Century
Measures: 8"W x 5"D x 12"H.
Very good ori...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Set of Three Neoclassical Style Aluminum Lattice Seat Barstools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome set of three wrought aluminum barstools featuring a neoclassical style lattice strap seat. Made in the midcentury style of Mario Papperzini and John Salterini. The aluminum ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Blue Classic Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a high back design for ultimate support and rolled arms with intricate pleating detail, inviting you to a world of comfort with just one look. Wrapped in Chateau Blue leath...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather
True Pair Of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. White Carrara Marble Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A powerful and most handsome true pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. white Carrara marble statues of soldiers. Each soldier stands atop a stepped square pedestal with mot...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Neoclassical Steel and Brass Antique Accent Table in Maison Jansen Style
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH NEOCLASSICAL STEEL, BRASS AND MARBLE ACCENT TABLE
Manner of Maison Jansen, circa mid 20th century
Item # 905WGQ20P
A sleek and s...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Steel
Rare Richard Ginori Italy Pastorale Landscape White Blue Gold Demitasse
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Richard Ginori demitasse or espresso cup and saucer set was made of fine semi-translucent porcelain in Italy. It is decorated with traditional landscape done in different shade...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Neoclassic Marble Bust of Woman signed Lawrence Macdonald Rome 1852
Located in Savannah, GA
This lovely sculpture is mounted on a pedestal and carved out of white Italian marble in the likeness of an idealized woman who is coiffed in an 1830-40s hair...
Category
1850s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
KPM Porcelain Figurine Depicting Orpheus and Eurydice
Located in New York, NY
Antique porcelain sculpture from KPM depicting Orpheus and Eurydice after a model by Wilhelm Christian Meyer.
Category
19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling and Gold Serving Spoon in Olympian Pattern
Located in New York, NY
This rare and stunning Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling Silver and Gold Washed Serving Spoon in Olympian Pattern originates from the United States in 1878. Features a gold washed rounded rectangular scoop, with an illustrious and highly detailed handle in the "Olympian Pattern". This pattern is exquisitely designed and executed with precision that tests the very limits of the naked eye in discerning both the visual and narrative detail throughout the landscape, figures, and organic detailing. The front of the spoon's handle when viewed horizontally depicts a pastoral landscape of Greek Deities...
Category
1870s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Important Maison Jansen Velvet and Gilt Canapé, c. 1930s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Maison Jansen settee in emerald green velvet and gilt frame, signed underneath with remnants of Jansen stamp. Incredible collectors piece, wi...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Velvet
19th Century Neoclassical Eglomise Giltwood Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
19th Century Giltwood Mirror. Handpainted and Gilt Eglomise Panel all surrounding the mirror plate. Landscape in upper panel, Neoclassical urns in side. Just lovey. A great survi...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Michael Taylor Montecito Bronzed Aluminum Garden Loveseat Settee
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive bronzed aluminum Montecito patio and garden loveseat or settee by Michael Taylor designs. The iconic design features a large cast aluminum frame that cradles oversized se...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Tiffany and Co. Sterling & Gold Washed Serving Spoon in Saint James Pattern
Located in New York, NY
This highly elegant and strikingly formed Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling Silver & Gold Washed Serving Spoon in the Saint James Pattern originates from the United states during...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Black Classic Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a high back design for ultimate support and rolled arms with intricate pleating detail, inviting you to a world of comfort with just one look. Wrapped in Onyx Black leather...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair, Vintage Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze Satyr Form Wall Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
Likely French, mid 20th century.
A pair of gilt bronze wall accents in the Neoclassical taste. Each depicting a Satyr face above a laurel wreath. Hanger to verso. Unmarked.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of Four Mario Papperzini Salterini Amalfi Style Barstools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of four iron counter height barstools made in the manner and style of Mario Papperzini for John Salterini mid-century modern designs. The Amalfi stools have an iconic...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Cuba Brown Classic Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a high back design for ultimate support and rolled arms with intricate pleating detail, inviting you to a world of comfort with just one look. Wrapped in Cuba Brown leather...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather
Greek Key Decoration on a Peach and Purple Regency Period English Pearlware Dish
By Wilson & Co
Located in Katonah, NY
This is the perfect dish to place on a low table with candies or by the front door to welcome you home and hold your keys and other small items.
The strong purple Greek key decoratio...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
Classic Black Leather Swivel Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A classic style Onyx Black leather upholstered armchair, upholstered with pure aniline top grade leather, with large nailhead details on a swivel base.
Dimensions: 32" W x 30" D x 3...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather
Classic Blue Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A masterpiece that encapsulates timeless charm and contemporary comfort. Crafted with high-quality Chateau Blue leather, it boasts iconic diamond quilting and channels that bring an ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair of Italian Neoclassical 1800s Walnut Bedside Tables with Marquetry Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Neoclassical style walnut bedside tables from circa 1800 with two drawers and marquetry décor. This pair of Neoclassical period Italian walnut bedside tables from c...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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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