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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Style: Neoclassical
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Silver and Gilt Painted Five-Light Girandoles
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a buffet or console with this elegant pair of colorful girandolles. Crafted in Italy circa 1960, each candelabra stands on an inaugural carved vase shaped base; the vase is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Brass coffee table in the manner of Maison Jansen, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Striking vintage coffee table with brass arrows and tassel shapes with a clear glass top.
Very much in the style of Maison Jansen.
Beautiful neoclassical coffee table made of high ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Ralph Lauren Polo American Neoclassical Black Gilt Wood Wall Mirror Rectangle
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami, FL
American Neoclassical large rectangle Wall Mirror in Black Finish framed with hand carved Acanthus Scroll Design in Giltwood.
The Mirror Glass has a beveled edge and sits tight in th...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood
Six Piece Rattan Ficks Reed Set, Two 94" Rattan Sofas, Chair, Ottoman Two Tables
By Ficks Reed
Located in Stamford, CT
A spectacular pair of Ficks Reed rattan sofas in an original factory finish: a pale blue wash. Original cushions to use or for reupholstery. All cushions and rattan pieces are in gre...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Corner Cabinet ~ Vitrine
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Corner Cabinet ~ Vitrine is a marvelous combination of artistic form & function! The tailored, classically inspired architecture includes a...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Grand Neo-Classical Floor Lamp by Lucien Gau -1X46
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Illuminate your space with timeless elegance using this grand Neo-Classical floor lamp crafted by Lucien Gau, dating back to the late 20th century, approximately 1960-1970. This exqu...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
18th Century Italian Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A late 18th-century Neoclassical wall mirror in the Baroque style, and originating from Italy. Beautifully carved, its giltwood frame features a triangular pediment, centred with a w...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
4 Gilt Leather Tooled Bronze Lion Head Armchairs on Castors, By Maitland-Smith
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
4 Gilt Leather Tooled Bronze Lion Head Armchairs on Castors, By Maitland-Smith
A set of four exquisite Regal Gilt Leather Tooled Bronze Lion Head Armchairs by Maitland-Smith. Standi...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Bronze
2 Antique French Neoclassical Quartersawn Oak Marble Nightstands Smoking Stands
Located in Dayton, OH
Two antique French tobacco humidor / smoke stands. Made of quartersawn oak featuring a two tiered design with marble top and paneled Neoclassical torchiere / ribbon theme door.
Di...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
2 Historistic wall lamps vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Historistic wall lamps vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The glass sticks are replaced ( new )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassical Style Faux Green and Black Marble Vase Urn, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
Large scale faux marble vase form urn. This impressive piece is over 2 feet tall, (28 inches). It will make quite and impact on an entry or center table. Made of a sturdy composite i...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Composition
A Belgian Double Sided Washboard in Walnut, 2nd quarter 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Hand carved in walnut this well worn washboard utilizes both its sides, now best admired as a wall hanging
Category
1830s Belgian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
American Mahogany Tilt-Top Tea Table
Located in Savannah, GA
An American mahogany tilt-top tea table, circa 1840.
top measures 28 ¼ by 18 ¼ inches
28 ½ inches tall
42 ¾ inches tall upright
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of White Leather + Brass Pompeii Armchairs by Alberto Orlandi, Italy 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of rare white leather and brass ‘Pompeii’ armchairs designed by Italian designer Alberto Orlandi. These Neoclassical chairs feature elegant curved backrests and white leather ...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Black Leather + Bronze Pompeii Armchair by Alberto Orlandi, Italy 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare ‘Pompeii’ black leather and bronze armchair designed by Italian designer Alberto Orlandi. This Neoclassical chair features a sculptural sloped bronze backrest, curved legs, an...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Elite by Henre in Verdi Gris Outdoor Statue of a Young Boy on a Rock
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful bronze statue of a boy walking across a pond on slippery round stones. That's what I make of it anyway. But the piece offers a charming element for your backyard ...
Category
1990s Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Floral Design And Soft Colored Rare American Tapestry 4'9" x 6'10"
Located in New York, NY
A Classically Crafted Antique Floral Design And Soft Colored Rare American Tapestry, Origin: America, Circa: Turn of the Twentieth Century
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antiqu Salmon Red Concrete Garden Urn Planter
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome antique concrete garden urn or planter. This salmon colored paint encrusted urn is in fabulous vintage condition with lots of gorge...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Neoclassic Tole Faux Malachite Jardiniere by Maitland Smith
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic vintage classical jardiniere handcrafted in metal with a faux malachite finish on four paw feet over a faux marble tole plinth. Signed Maitland Smith on the bottom.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Walnut Henri II Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Walnut Henri II Buffet is a refined expression of the Renaissance Revival and in this example combines neoclassical architecture inspired by the ancient Greeks an...
Category
1870s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Neoclassical Period Solid Walnut Tilt-Top Pedestal Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a circular top braced to the standard with four supports, the standard raised on a tripartite base, also braced, and issuing three curved legs with upturned feet
Category
1820s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Late 18th Century American Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well figured American walnut
Four drawer chest
Supported by high bracket feet
Early open bale brass hardware
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gilt Metal Coffee Table with Portoro Black Marble Top, Italy 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian gilt metal and portoro black marble top coffee table from the 20th Century. This coffee table is crafted from beautifully aged gilded metal and features an “X” base, swirl...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Very Large Impressive Convex & Gilded Round Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Modern take on a neoclassical style round convex mirror having extremely chunky giltwood frame with 3 dimensional ball decoration. 5.5" deep!
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
3 Antique Neoclassical Renaissance H Hal Kramer Chicago Campiglia Engravings 6"
By Giovanni Domenico Campiglia
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of 3 late 19th-early 20th century neoclassical engravings after the work of Giovanni Domenico Campiglia. Prints feature women / children / puttis / cherub figures in classical Ro...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Italian Inlaid Rosewood Commode Dresser Chest of Drawers
Located in Long Branch, NJ
Gorgeous Italian Inlaid Rosewood Commode Dresser Chest of Drawers
Dimensions : 49.5" Wide X 22.25" Deep X 37" Tall
This Commode is out of this world! It has gorgeous rosewood grain...
Category
1990s Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Antique Neoclassical Style English Silver Plate Candlesticks c. 1900
Located in Pearland, TX
A beautiful pair of antique English silverplated candlesticks, circa 1900. Hallmarked on base. These gorgeous candle holders are well made and heavy with a beautiful Neoclassical des...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Italian, 18th Century, Small Carved White Marble Capital With Traces Of Gilding
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely small hand-carved white marble capital with traces of its original gilding.
Beautiful weathered white marble .
Italy circa 1780
Weathered
Measurements include the wooden pede...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
19th Century Set of Two Green Marble and Lapis lazuli Assembled Italian Obelisks
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This set of two green marble and lapis lazuli assembled Italian obelisks is a stunning examples of decorative art, embodying the elegance, luxury, and craftsmanship of the era. They ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
Jacobus Houbraken Set of Seven Portraits From Heads of Illustrious
Located in New York, NY
Jacobus Houbraken (Dutch, 1698-1780), Seven Portraits From Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain
Each an engraving on laid or wove paper, published 1743 to 1752, includes Ge...
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Bronze Putto Cupid Angel Torchiere Globe Sculpture After Emile Bruchon 17"
By Emile Bruchon
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage cast bronze sculpture / figurine in the shape of a putto / cherub / angel carrying a torch, perched on top of a globe studded with stars.
"Émile Bruchon was a quintessential...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Neoclassical Carved Walnut & Burl Dining Table Circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Neoclassical dining extension dining table offers walnut construction with clip corner top having skirt with burl reserves and dental molding raised on double fluted legs ...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
2 Antique Neoclassical Carved Walnut Figural Bas Relief Panels Plaques 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique hand carved walnut bas relief panels / wall plaques, showing Neoclassical female figures, one holding sheaves of wheat and the other holding flowers.
Dimensions:
6.5...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Antique French Neoclassical Oak Marble Mirrored Dresser Sideboard Buffet Server
Located in Dayton, OH
Impressive antique French Louis XV sideboard vanity / server / wash basin / buffet. Made of quartersawn oak featuring Neoclassical styling with carved ribbon and bow crown over thre...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
A Triptych of Large Religious Oil Paintings
Located in Buxton, GB
This exquisite triptych features three stunning paintings with a religious theme. The golden background adds a touch of elegance to this piece, which is sure to be a showstopper in a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Fine French Empire Ormolu Mounted Baccarat Cut Crystal Bronze Casket Jewelry Box
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Very Fine French Empire / Neoclassical Style Bronze Ormolu Mounted & Faceted Cut Crystal Jewelry Box / Casket In The Manner Of Baccarat.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze, Ormolu
Italian Late Neoclassic Walnut Small Glass Door Cabinet, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
The upper section of graduated form with two shelves thus three levels, the lower section with finials and a pull-out slide for folding or additional work space and two drawers, the ...
Category
1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
North Italian Late Neoclassical Period Larice Wood Hinged Entry Bench, ca. 1830s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Constructed entirely of Larice (upland Pinewood), of rectangular form and having a hinged top opening to reveal a storage well, raised on square tapering legs
Category
1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
Vintage Nautical Painted Lighthouse and Flag Ceramic Umbrella Cane Holder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Nautical Painted Lighthouse and American Flag Ceramic Umbrella Cane Holder. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 18" H x 10" Diameter.
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Reclaimed Salvage 92" Tall Wooden Faux Marble Painted Column Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Item: Vintage Italian Style 92" Tall Wooden Faux Marble Painted Columns Architectural Elements - a Pair. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century.
Measurements:
Overall: 92" H x 10" W x 10" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair Of Neoclassical Style Bronze Gueridon Tables With Stone Tops
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The pair with fine traditional Campaign form having Bronze Strap frames with the legs terminating in a delicately rendered Paw foot. The Stone tops in a deep black with good color d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Neoclassical Swedish Satinwood Daybed or Recamier
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb example of the neoclassical daybed or recamier that dates to the Swedish Biedermeier Period. The recamier is in overall very good condition. It is upholstered in a n...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Satinwood
Pair of Continental Neoclassical Carved Wooden Capitals, late 18th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Expertly carved with urns emitting flames from their tops and draped in fabric swags, excellent as lamp bases
Category
Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica lunch plate. Hand-painted. Gold rim.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica lunch plate in porcelain.
Hand-painted. Gold rim.
Model 20/3550.
Dating: 1965
Stamped.
Perfect condition.
First factory quality.
Dimensions: Diameter 2...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
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
Antique Bronze Sculpture of Man with Panther
Located in Hudson, NY
Antique bronze sculpture of a male figure with a panther.
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
American Classic Urn shape Glass Chandelier
Located in Fairfax, VA
Beautiful case glass white/ clear satin urn shape chandelier with bronze hardware.
Professionally rewired and ready for installation.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Barr Flight & Barr Set of 10 Plates, Neoclassical Orange Vines, 1804- 1813
Located in London, GB
This is a fabulous set of large plates made by Barr, Flight & Barr between 1804 and 1813. The plates are decorated with a beautiful and famous pattern of bright iron red/orange vines...
Category
Early 1800s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Brown Jordan Chaise lounge chairs with cushions, wheels, adjustable back, MCM
By Brown Jordan
Located in San Jose, CA
Set of 2 beautiful chaise lounge chairs by Brown Jordan with cushions
Made of cast Aluminum
On wheels and multi-adjusting back
One of the wheels has the rubber trim around it missin...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
2 Antique French Concrete Stone Reclining Cherub Putti Garden Statues 30"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique classical French putto / cherub statues representing two of the four seasons. Made of concrete / stone featuring two reclining figures, one left facing with wheat an...
Category
1920s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Neoclassical chest of drawers with three drawers and brass escutcheons. The chest of drawers is made of walnut and stands on elegant square tapered legs. The top drawer is slightly s...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Portuguese Secla Majolica Lettuce Leaf Lunch Plates, Pair, Lemon Yellow
By Secla
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of ceramic lemon-yellow color lettuce leaf plates by Secla. This wonderful pair of Portuguese plates will be a fabulous touch on your serving table. Each plate features a rais...
Category
20th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
Antique Neoclassical Second Empire Black Marble Mantle Clock with Cherub Plaques
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Second Empire Black Marble Mantle Clock with Bronze Columns & Cupid Scene in Relief Frieze & Base Plaques C1880
Measures- 34''H x 74.5''W x 20''D
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Brass Coffee Table by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with black lacquered glass top. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green grey velvet and birch lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Seat height 16”.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Birch
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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