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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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Style: Neoclassical
Period: 20th Century
Early 20th Century William and Mary Style Carved and Stain Oak Cupboard
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century William and Mary Style Carved and Stain Oak Cupboard. Clean antique condition. Size is 38" wide, 18" deep and 61.25" tall.
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Oak

Trouvailles Steel and Brass Coffee Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
This stylish neoclassical campaign style, oval-form, cocktail table dates to the 1970s and was designed and fabricated by the American firm of Trouvailles. The piece is fabricated in...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Fornasetti Neoclassical Trompe l'oeil Teste Antiche Umbrella Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Divine Piero Fornasetti umbrella stand crafted from hand silk screened and lacquered metal. Trompe l'oeil Teste Antiche or antique heads in a Greco-Roman theme. Excellent joinery and...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Neoclassical Iron Urns Flower or Plant Planters Jardinières, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of weathered iron urns plant or flowerpot cachepot jardinieres with square pedestal bases in the Neoclassical style, circa 20th century, possibly Europe/France. Subs...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair Round End Tables with Rouge Marble Tops on Carved Plume Base
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of end tables, by Grosfeld House, both with a painted finish showing natural wear; each table having a round top of rouge marble, bordered by a gadrooned frame...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Breccia Marble

Rolling Stones the Photographs 1989 Hardcover Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Rolling Stones the Photographs 1989 Hardcover.1st edition, 1st printing.Taken between 1967 and the present, these 150 pictures by 35 photographers are reprinted from Rolling Stone.Ti...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Ormolu Pedestal Bowl Baccarat Compote
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gilt bronze and cut crystal ormolu-mounted pedestal bowl in the manner of Baccarat. The almost identical one is also available AC851.
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of French Bronze and Glass Mirrored Half Lantern Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A pair of mirrored half lanterns wall sconces, France, ca. 1970s. Those highest quality wall lights are made of solid bronze surrounded by three glass panel and rectangular mirrored...
Category

1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Cast Aluminum Pink Demilune Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Cast Aluminum Pink Demilune Console Table. Item fe...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Edward S Curtis (1868-1952) Kutenai Girls, 1910
Located in CA, CA
Edward S Curtis (1868-1952) Title: Kutenai Girls Plate: 253 Portfolio: Volume 16 Printer: John Andrew & Son Medium: Photogravure Date: 1910 Dimension...
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Baker Furniture Neoclassical Cherry Wood and Parcel Ebonized Sideboard
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical, Regency, or Empire style sideboard, console, credenza, or bar cabinet By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Beautiful carved cherry wood, with ebonized and ...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Italian Neoclassical Style Pietra Dura Marble Center Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Festive and colorful Italian Pietra Dura center table or garden dining table featuring an intricately detailed hard stone inlay top. The round top is embellished with marble and hard...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Marble

Denim Leather Ottoman Footstool with Cabriole Legs
Located in New York, NY
Tufted leather ottoman with brass tack trim and carved cabriole, ball and claw foot legs. Manufactured by the "Classic Leather" furniture company. Clean, original, ready to use condi...
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Faux Marble Carved and Fluted Column Shaft Wood Table or Pedestal
Located in Nashville, TN
Or pedestal for a table top. Having a very good faux marble finish on a ribbed gilded and then faux marble black'n'gold base. The flutes with deep and pronounced grooves. The quality...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Slant Front Upright Store Display Case
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful slant front display case by THE COLUMBUS SHOW CASE COMPANY, COLUMBUS. O. In good vintage condition. It has five shelves and they are adjustable. One of them has a chip, sho...
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Classical Tiffany & Co. Crystal Candlestick Holders
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of crystal candlestick holders by the renowned Tiffany & Co. showcases the timeless sophistication and enduring craftsmanship for which the brand is celebrated. Fea...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light Fixture
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant pendant shaped carved alabaster light fixture with brass hardware. Recently re-wired and ready to install. We can adjust the the chain measurement to buyers specification. We...
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Pair of Gessoed and Parcel Gilt Urn-Form Italian Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of painted and parcel gilt lamps, each a wooden urn form, with white, mottled, and gessoed finish, flanked by gilded swan neck and acanthus handles, on round foot and square pli...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Globe Wernicke 4 Box Bookcase with Mahogany Finish
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique barrister bookcase by Globe Wernicke features hardwood construction, original mahogany finish, four box design with brass accented trip,...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Antique Terracotta Italian Classical Boy Putti & Dolphin Statue Garden Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Terracotta Italian Classical Boy Putti / Cherub & Dolphin Statue Garden Fountain, Approx 50 lbs. Circa Early 1900s Measurements: 31" H x 13.5" W...
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Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Set of 6 Wedgwood blue and white jasperware bread plates
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Set of 6 Wedgwood jasperware trinket trays, beautiful neoclassical style item decorated with white antique-style scenes. Jasperware, or jas...
Category

20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Wedgwood Yellow Dip Jasperware & Black Basalt Sugar & Creamer, C 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wedgwood Yellow Dip Jasperware & Black Basalt Sugar & Creamer, C 1900 England, Stamped WEDGWOOD Made in England A charming set of Wedgwood Yellow Dip Jasperware Sugar & Creamer. Th...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Sphinxes, Marble
Located in Madrid, ES
While this mythological animal with a lion's body and female head is found in ancient Egyptian art, idealization, its proportions and the lines of the sculptures relate them much mor...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Carrara Marble Fluted Column Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
Carrara Marble Fluted Column Pedestal. 45" H x 10" W x 8.75" D. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Black Basalt Wedgwood Jewelry Vessel Neoclassical
Located in New York, NY
An English basalt Wedgwood vessel in black and white stoneware, circa early to mid-20th century, England. Vessel is black basalt stoneware with applied white jasper neoclassical deco...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Louis Philippe Style Leather Top Desk With Side Pullouts and Gilt Accents
Located in Essex, MA
Louis Philippe style leather top desk with side pullouts. A very good-sized desk with tapered legs topped with black ebony caps and elegant neoclassical design decorative brass finia...
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Petite French Cast Iron Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of charming petite cast iron urns made in France would make for a great accessory, whether placed in your garden or used as decorative pieces in your home. They add a touch o...
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Petite French Cast Iron Urns
Pair of Petite French Cast Iron Urns
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Vintage French Marble Top Bistro Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
A charming French vintage brasserie bistrot table, perfect for entertaining or everyday indoors or outdoor use. The original removable white marble has expressive veining. Table craf...
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Round Nightstand/Side Table with a Marble Top by Baker Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Round Nightstand/Side Table with a Marble Top by Baker Furniture is an exquisite piece of furniture that will add a touch of elegance to your bedroom or living room. The nightst...
Category

1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Vintage Neoclassical Metal Garden Finial or Obelisk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful vintage metal garden finial or obelisk USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 6"W x 6"D x 17.5"H Very good vintage condition.
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Large Carved Stone Garden Capital
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Good semi antique carved stone Corinthian Style capital with fine form. Condition: Please see detail photos. Various signs of age and wear include edge wear and losses and some a...
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone

Rare Pair of Large Bronze Mounted Baccarat (Atrb) Ash/Cigar Trays, Circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Pair of Large Bronze-Mounted Baccarat (Attributed) Cut Crystal Ash/Cigar Trays, Circa 1950s A finely crafted and impressively weighted pair of mid-century bronze-mounted cut cr...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair of Italian Venetian Style Painted Pine Commodes or Chests
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of Italian commodes or chest of drawers featuring a Venetian style painted finish. The large pine cases measure over 4 feet wide fronted by three storage drawers with patinated bronze ring pulls. The pine has an off-white ground decorated with ochre designs...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Trinket Dish with White Relief, England
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A classic of British design: an authentic blue Wedgwood jasperware dish with crisp white neoclassical relief. Crafted in England, this petite tray showcases the matte, powder-blue bo...
Category

Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Vintage Baker Furniture Gate Leg Cocktail Table
Located in Charleston, SC
A versatile solid mahogany gate leg cocktail table. Made by one of the premier American furniture makers Baker. A perfect table when you want something not to large but want the opti...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

André Arbus Pair of Ash Wood Neoclassical Armchairs, 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
These elegant André Arbus armchairs are sure to add an element of French neoclassicism chic to any room in your home. They were designed and prod...
Category

1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

An Italian silver shell form centerpiece by Buccellati, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A sea shell centerpiece made of solid heavy gauge sterling silver and with conch shell feet by Buccellati, signed, Italy 20th century. This rare and elegant neoclassical treasure wi...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Monumental 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

Pair of Brass Side Tables with Oxidized Mirror Tops by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful pair of neoclassical style side tables is made of brass with oxidized mirror tops. On the bottom, the stretcher is very nice and finely chiseled. This is a French work...
Category

1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique American Green Painted Wood Steamer Trunk or Blanket Chest, 19th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An early 19th-century American wood steamer trunk. A fabulous antique trunk painted in a muted green. Created from wood, the sides are reinforced wi...
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Italian Richard Ginori Porcelain Jewelry Box Neoclassical
Located in New York, NY
A small Italian porcelain jewelry box, in the Neoclassical design style, by Italian designer, Richard Ginori, circa mid to late-20th century, Italy. Porcelain box is round with black...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Trumeau Neoclassical Giltwood Winged Lion Vanity Wall Mirror 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage gilt wood trumeau style wall mirror featuring a rectangular beveled frame topped with a spiraling ribbon dividing the mirror from a neoclassical relief showing a winged angel...
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of Brass Side Tables with Oxidized Mirror Tops by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of neoclassical style side tables is made of brass with fluted legs and with oxidized mirror tops. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category

1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Cast Stone Garden Bust of Ariadne, Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Cast Stone Garden Bust of Ariadne, Circa 1900 France Early 20th Century This French Cast Stone Garden Bust of Ariadne, dating to the early 20th century (circa 1900), is a s...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

Vintage Brown Distressed Leather Luggage Suitcase by Golden Leaf
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage brown distressed leather 33" luggage suitcase by golden leaf. Item includes Chrome metal hardware, leather buckle straps, great patina, stitched leather handle. Circa mid-20t...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather

Neoclassical Style Patinated Brass / Bronze Center Or Dining Table By LaBarge
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a neoclassical style patinated brass center table by LaBarge. The base is large enough to support a larger piece of glass. It is in very good condition. LaBarge pieces were t...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Spanish Revival Sunburst Wrought Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Barcelona, ES
An sculptural wrought iron and glass light fixture with neoclassical and Gothic Revival accents. Spain, 1940s. This hand forged iron fixture has a highly decorative design with fleu...
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Baker Furniture Neoclassical Mahogany and Brass Tea Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical style occasional side table or tea table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Mahogany, with satinwood inlay and mounted brass ormolu. Measures: 23...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Boho McKinnon Harris Cast Aluminum “Spotswood” Sideboard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the architectural elegance of the "Spotswood" console table by McKinnon and Harris, a paramount example of enduring American craftsmanship. Forged from heavy cast aluminum a...
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Cast Stone Garden Urns on Pedestals by Italgarden
Located in Dallas, TX
This sculptural pair of cast stone garden urns, each composed of a classical urn resting on a pedestal base, was made in Italy circa 1960 and is signed by Italgarden, a noted mid-20t...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

Vintage Model Wood House
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Vintage model wood house featuring front portico and door with many windows and four dormers. House has interior bulb that functions to light interior a...
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rockport American Classical Heirloom Maple Extension Breakfast Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An American Classical mid Century Heirloom Maple Extension Breakfast Table by Rockport. Solid maple throughout. Measures 58" in width with the 12" ext...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Maple

Daniel Graves "English Village" Framed Etching 20/100, 1976
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The original etching on paper depicts old stone bridge leading to the traditional old English cottages, surrounded by hills with fields and trees in the timeless English countryside ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Neoclassical Style Brass Drinks Trolley with Removable Trays
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style drinks trolley is made of brass with removable trays. This bar cart is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Single Louis XVI Style Painted Headboard
Located in Sheffield, MA
Louis XVI style headboard for a single or twin bed. Great style -- hand painted with gold "gilt" painted accents. A wonderful addition for a guest room or single room. Search terms: Hollywood Regency, neoclassical, baroque style bed or headboard, Italian or Venetian style bed.
Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Bronze and Brass Faux-Bamboo Magazine Rack by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant faux-bamboo magazine rack is made of bronze and brass with clear glass panels on each side. This is a Rrench work by famous designer Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Tall Round Pedestal Shape Side End Tables on Tri Legged Bases Burl Wood
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Round burl wood tops neoclassical guerdons pedestals shape tables. Baker quality.
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Burl

Butler Made in Italy in the 20th Century
Located in Cantù, IT
Butler made of fine wood with brass details. Made in Italy in the 1950s. Unique piece of rare difficult beauty. Made and created by Mice of Domenico Rugiano.
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Marbro Neoclassical Exotic Marble & Dore Bronze Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Marbro Exotic Marble & Dore Bronze Table Lamp Additional information: Materials: Bronze, Marble Color: Amber Brand: The Marbro Lamp Compa...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Sterling Silver Candlesticks Holders, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful versatile pair of sterling silver candlestick holders by Towle Silversmiths, circa mid to late-20th century, America. An elegant set for any dining table, mantle, sideboa...
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

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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