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
Neoclassical Style Gilded Metal Dining Table After Versace
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Magnificent gold or gilded glass top dining table after Versace. Made in the neoclassical taste featuring corinthian style Greek column fluted legs. The table base is decorated with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
1960s Classical Set of Two Bookends " Porta di Venezia " by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This rare and visually captivating set of two bookends by Piero Fornasetti, dating from the 1960s, showcases the designer’s signature fusion of classical imagery and surrealist charm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
A SHABBY-CHIC NEO-CLASSICAL Compression Sculpture TABLE LAMP, France 1990
Located in PARIS, FR
A sculptural cubic table lamp, Post-Modernist, Shabby-Chic, Neoclassical, massive cubic compression of golden and silver metals, with an orientable rectangular horizontal shade, allo...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
John and William Ridgway Armorial Cabinet Plate Hand Painted England Circa 1850
Located in Katonah, NY
This cabinet plate is a remarkable piece of hand-painted bone china from the John Ridgway factory in England, dating back to around 1850. Its intricate design is a testament to the c...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Brass & Alabaster Wall Sconces in the Neoclassical Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of cast brass and alabaster wall sconces.
The sconces have a wonderful shape, they are very unique and well made.
Manuf...
Category
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Antique Milk Glass Hobnail Basket with Handles
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique milk glass hobnail basket with handles. 12” by 12”.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Milk Glass
Antique national cashier register with key
Located in Brea, CA
Antique national cashier register model 324 with a key , the drawer can open , there is a key , it is a beautiful piece .
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Very Large Ormolu Marble Regulator Calendar Mantle Clock Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Very Large Ormolu Marble Regulator Calendar Mantle Clock Barbedienne
French, Late 19th Century
Height 121cm, width 64cm, depth 28cm
Expertly produced in France during the final de...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Griotte Marble, Enamel, Ormolu
French Cast Iron Powdercoated Garden Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This French cast iron garden table from the late 19th century expresses Beaux Arts tastes of the period in Neoclassical motifs decorating...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Contemporary Italian Hand Coloured Antique Roman Vase Print " Museo Clementino"
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Extra large Roman vase printed on a hand press on 100% cotton engraving paper.
Completely handpainted with a cream wash, umber highlights, and matte black details.
Light brown mat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Pair Neoclassical Style Black Iron Twin Campaign Canopy Beds
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of wonderful 20th Century campaign style canopy black iron twin beds.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Cast Iron Campana Form Garden Urns on Stands
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of early 20th century English Campana form garden urns or planters raised on pedestal stands. The pair feature cast iron construction with ne...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
20th Italian Rectangular Brass Foliate Wall Mirror or Console Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
20th rectangular brass foliate wall mirror or console mirror, you can use it vertical or horinzontal position.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,800 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of 27” by 27” Silk Embroidered Pillows Feather Down
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Large 37” by 27” embroidered silk pillows. Vine red embroidery with white on a beige base. Filled with feather down insert. Great condition.
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silk
$210 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Mid-20th Century Handmade American Braided Round / Circular Accent Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage American Braid round/circular accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century.
Measures: 7' 1" x 7' 1".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool, Yarn
Antique Early 19th Century Spode Porcelain Pattern Number 2408 Tea Cup & Saucer
By Spode
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Spode porcelain cup & saucer.
Pattern no. 2408
Decorated throughout with a cobalt floral patttern and extensive gilding.
Simply a great cup & saucer from Spod...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century Four Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Four Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet. Keys ( 2) and lock present and functional.
Measures 16" in with, 17" in depth and 50.5" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of stylish Antique Cast Stone Fruit and Flower Baskets
Located in Greenwich, CT
A lovely Pair of finely detailed Floral and Fruits Baskets / Garden Ornaments , early 20th century, American
These baskets have great decorative appeal, with depth in the sculpted m...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
$1,760 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Jonathan Adler Versailles Collection Buffet Lamps in Cobalt and Brass - A Pair
Located in Morristown, NJ
Inspired by scrolling Neoclassical candlesticks, the Versailles Buffet Lamp by Jonathan Adler is a smart combination of powder-coated color with natural brass accents. Packing powerf...
Category
2010s Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
1920 Caldwell Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces with Reed Glass
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's Caldwell bronze one light sconces with reeded glass shade
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
48 Round Pedestal Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A blend of timeless elegance and robust construction. Perfect for intimate meals and cozy gatherings, this table is designed to be both functional and stylish.
Constructed of solid ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,985 / item
Neoclassical Black and Ormolu Bronze Sinumbra Base Table Lamp, circa 1835
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An unusual and finely cast circa 1835 English William IV or French Louis Philippe period ormolu and black-patinated solid bronze table lamp of columnular form, the base originally us...
Category
1830s European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Wire
1900's White Molded Glass Light Fixture with Cherubs
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's white molded glass light fixture with cherubs design 4 interior lights.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage Tessellated Pedestal Drum Dresser by Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Style: French Neoclassical
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Brass
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
$9,500 / set
Late 18th century Italian Neo Classical Hand Painted Panel
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing neoclassical hand painted panel in fresco style.
Italy circa 1780
Weathered, small losses.
Measurements include the wooden base.
H:52,5cm W:39,5cm D:7cm
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
$797 Sale Price
47% Off
Brass Table Lamp, Classical Style, Marble Base, France 19th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is a lamp in brass with a marble base. It has been done in France during the 19th Century. It could fit perfectly with classical american...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
$255 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Regency Brown Jordan “Venetian” Lounge Chairs With Ottomans, 4 Pieces
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Create the ultimate outdoor retreat with this complete seating ensemble from the coveted "Venetian" collection by luxury maker Brown Jordan. This exquisite set, including two lounge ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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
Impressive Pr. Cast Stone Columns with Jardiniere Tops
Located in New York, NY
Impressive pair of cast stone Roman Doric style columns each having a cast stone Campania from jardiniere, planter mount. The planters are removable if you have other design schemes ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Ralph Lauren Academy Platinum Dinnerware, 4 Place Settings Set
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 (four) place settings in the academy platinum pattern by Ralph Lauren Home collection. Bone china. Signed. Imported, production period 1995-2002.
Features a platinum/si...
Category
1990s Sri Lankan Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique American Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Drop Front Abattant Desk C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique American Empire Neoclassical Mahogany Drop Front Abattant Desk U...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Exquisite Moss Agate Pedestal Bowl with Silver Mounts, Unmarked, Early 20th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Exquisite Moss Agate Pedestal Bowl with Silver Mounts, Unmarked, Early 20th Century
A refined and sculptural small pedestal bowl carved from richl...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Agate, Sterling Silver
Pair Of Neoclassical Style Star Arm Chairs By Theodore Alexander
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of very well made Armchairs with solid wood frames having handsome graining with intentional distressing in a good polished medium stain and the chairs feature Brass Star emb...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-20th Century Conant Ball Solid Wild Cherry Full Size Semi Post Bed Frame
By Conant Ball
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-20th Century Conant Ball Solid Wild Cherry Full Size Semi Post Bed Frame.
Measures 57" in width, 85" in depth and 44" in height.
57"W x 85"D x 44"...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Classic Antique Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a gracefully curved urn form splat back adorned with exquisite figured Cerejeira veneers, known for their beautiful swirling patterns that captivate the eye. The veneers fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
$4,392 / set
North Italian Antique Pair of Walnut Neoclassical Bedside Tables, Circa 1820
Located in Chatham, ON
Fine pair of North Italian Neoclassical walnut bedside tables - two drawers to each table - expertly hand crafted - waxed finish - doweled construction (no apparent nails) - featurin...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
2oth C. A Pair of Custom Upholstered Armchairs in Scottish Wool Plaid and Velvet
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c. USA, a pair wingback armchairs, newly upholstered in a dark Scottish wool plaid fabric, which adds a touch of sophistication and a masculine feel. The plaid pattern is s...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Pair of French Neoclassical Cast Stone Garden Wall Brackets Shelves Corbels
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous pair of vintage French cast stone architectural garden wall brackets with a Neoclassical scrolling leaves and grapes design. These...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Antique American New England Cottage Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Southampton, NJ
Late 19th c. custom antique cottage New England chest of five drawers with marvelous hand carvings and planed construction; locks & key. Very unique in character & substantial heirlo...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Pine
Maison Charles Neoclassical Bronze 2 patina Console
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Charles Neoclassical 2 patina , bronze and gun metal Console.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Steel
Brass Turned Vintage Floor Lamp Classical Style, French, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French floor lamp in brass made circa 1960.
Simple, elegant design.
Height given without bulb and shade
This is suitable to USA or European and UK standards.
Sold without shade.
S...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique a rare burl wooden national cashier register
Located in Brea, CA
a rare burl wooden national cash register. It is in excellent condition
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$8,888 / item
18th Century Neoclassical Italian Cherry Chest of Drawers with Inlay
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using cherry and decorated with walnut and ebonised inlay veneer. The chest of drawers shows the typical straight lines of Itali...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Satinwood, Walnut
French Neoclassical Style White Glass and Bronze Pendant Light, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautiful Neoclassical style white milk glass pendant ceiling light fixture with an ornate bronze frame. France, 1920s.
This ado...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical Distressed Wood & Glass Cloche/Dome
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century French Neoclassical Distressed Wood & Glass Cloche/Dome
France, 1890s
A stunning piece from 19th-century France, this neoclassical distressed wood and glass cloche/dom...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$718 Sale Price
20% Off
1950s Vintage French Rectangular Fleur-de-lis Cement Planter
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Durable 1950s vintage french rectangular fleur-de-lis cement planter crafted from cement stone.
Measurements: 9” h x 28” l x 13.5” w
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cement
$696 Sale Price
30% Off
Neo-Classical Style Italian Iron, Brass and Granite Console Table, 2 Available
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century Italian neo-classical style iron, brass and granite console table. There are two available. The granite is a tone on tone black with a beveled edge. They ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Granite, Brass, Iron
1930’s Murano Venetian Etched Glass Wall Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With a shaped top and bottom, panels with etched scrolls and cartouches. Applied rosettes all around.
H. 33", L. 23 1/2", Depth 1 1/2"
Condition: Please see detail photos. There i...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Leather Wrapped Trunk Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
In a tobacco finish with brass nailhead details, leather belt clasps raised on a wooden base.
Dimensions: 43" W x 26" D x 20" H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,998 / item
Rare IMHOF Bronze Enamel Alarm Travel Clock
By Arthur Imhof
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 15 jewels Swiss round clock. It depicts an enamel round frontal panel painted with a colorful beautiful bouquet of flowers framed by gilded bronze Roman numerals dial. In t...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Thai Rattanakosin-Era Carved and Gilded Throne Side Panels (pair)
Located in Soquel, CA
Thai Rattanakosin-Era Carved and Gilded Throne Side Panels
Ornately carved panels with gilding from Thailand. The central portion of these panels depict...
Category
Late 19th Century Thai Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf, Metal
$1,800 Sale Price
25% Off
Giltwood Neoclassical Mirror
Located in Huntington, NY
Giltwood Neoclassical mirror. One large rectangular mirror surrounded by ebonized moldings flanked by 2 smaller panels below a ebonized composition panel below acorn & gilt crown molding.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$3,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Neoclassical Cast Stone Iron & Brass Angel Caryatid Console Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical Angel Caryatid Console Table in Cast Stone, Forged Iron, and Brass
Description:
A commanding fusion of sculptural form and classical de...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone, Brass, Iron
$4,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Monumental Bronze Egyptian Figures
By Charles Cameron
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 4 Russian (19th Century) monumental bronze Egyptian figures emblematic of the Months on painted bases after those by C. Cameron & M. Alexandrov for the Egyptian Vestibule at P...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$360,000 / set
Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Gueridon Table with Charcoal Marble Top
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical center or side table with charcoal marble top and exceptional gilt bronze mounts.
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Cabin Run Covered Bridge Bucks County Pennsylvania Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Impressionist Bucks County - Winter is here and the calmness of night is approaching. A covered bridge gently perched above a lively stream with banks of fresh snow. The ground is co...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Neoclassical Style Brass Coffee Table by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with a clear glass shelf on top. This is a French Work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,934 Sale Price
30% Off
French 19th Century Cast Iron Urn
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large, Neoclassical cast iron garden urn from the 19th century, exhibiting all the elegance and grandeur of the period. Painted in a deep green, the urn features iconic and timeles...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Classic Rustic Console Table - Country Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Rustic warm stained console table with a shaped top with incurved ends, on square tapered legs with a long frieze drawer and shelf stretcher base.
Dimensions: 60" W x 14" ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,495 / item
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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