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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.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
Unique Tulip Shaped Garden Urn/Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Italian tulip-shaped urn or planter, crafted from cement, combines robust functionality with aesthetic grace, making it a striking addition to any garden setting. The tulip sha...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Cement

Pair of Swedish Neo Classic White Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A stunning piece that marries traditional craftsmanship with elegant design. Measuring 33 inches in width, 20 inches in depth, and 30.5 inches in height, this nightstand is a testame...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Alabaster, Bronze & Ormolu Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A magnificent French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Alabaster, patinated Bronze and Ormolu chandelier. This six arm thirteen light chandelier has an oval shaped Alabaster moulded bas...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

True Pair Of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Patinated Bronze Statues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and very large scaled true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Bronze statues of dancing Putti. This very dec...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Pair Of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Neoclassical Three-Light Wall Appliques
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Fine and Unusual Pair Of Gilt and Patinated Bronze Neoclassical Three-Light Wall Appliques. This rare pair of wall lights each have a circular gilt-bronze shield back plate finely...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Brass Drinks Trolley with Two Removable Trays by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style drinks trolley is made of brass with two removable trays. This is a fine work with nice finely chiseled details. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

1950/70′ Pair of Maison Baguès Daisy Sconces H 57 cm With Blue Glass Beads
Located in Paris, FR
Pair of gilded iron wall lights decorated with crystal or glass decorated with flowers and leaves, two sconces, Maison Baguès Circa 1970 Good condition Width: 28 cm Height: 57 cm Dep...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Nesting side tables by Russell Woodard, Salterini Collection, made of Steel
Located in San Jose, CA
Set of 3 nesting side tables by Russell Woodard Original color spray painted in black, as you see in the last 2 pictures Salterini Collection Made of Wrought Iron Made in USA 15" by ...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Carved Neoclassical Georgian Style Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A handsomely carved Neoclassical Georgian fire mantel with classical dog leg opening. Featuring various mouldings throughout, this antique fireplace brings warm elegance to a setting...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Pine

George III Neo Classical "Adam" Candlesticks by Joseph Tibbitts, 1775
Located in London, GB
A very rare and unusual pair of George III Neo Classical "Adam" Candlesticks made in Sheffield in 1775 by Joseph Tibbitts The Candlesticks stand on a square base which is decorated ...
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18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Silver, Sterling Silver

19th Century Italian Marble Bust of Socrates
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Italian Marble bust of the Classical Greek philosopher Socrates. His draped robe is hand-carved in red Scagliola with the face modelled in contrasting white Carrara marb...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Pair of George III Neo Classical Wine Coasters by Robert Hennell, 1773
Located in London, GB
A very fine pair of George III Neo Classical Wine Coasters made in London in 1773 by Robert Hennell The Wine Coasters are circular in form with a spreading base, which is decorated ...
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18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Silver

Pair 19th Century Giltwood Trumeau Pier Mirrors With Period Compartmental Plates
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair 19th Century of giltwood trumeau pier mirrors with period compartmental plates set within ornate giltwood frames. The frames are intricately car...
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Early 19th Century Irish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

19th Century Red Glazed Jardiniere With Lion Head Masks
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Jardiniere with lion head masks and garland detailing decorated with blended rich red majolica glaze.
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19th Century Irish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Majolica

Neoclassical Style Antique Wooden Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A smart neoclassical style antique wooden fire mantel dating from the early 20th century. This simple surround is made in pine with a waxed finish and centres around elaborate limewo...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood, Pine

Bing & Grøndahl, Three Wall Plaques in Bisquit After Thorvaldsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Bing & Grøndahl, three wall plaques in bisquit after Thorvaldsen. Motifs in relief. 1930s. In excellent condition. Marked. First factory quality. Dimensions: D 14.5 cm.
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1930s Danish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Ceramic

Pillaret Drop Sconce by Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
Our modern wall sconce combines symmetry and candle-like geometry to create a striking silhouette suitable for a variety of environments. A narrow shade and single column of luxuriou...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

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Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Pair of ‘Neo-Grec’ Style Multipatinated Bronze Amphora Vases
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
A Large And Rare Pair of ‘Neo-Grec’ Style Multipatinated Bronze Amphora Vases by Ferdinand Levillain and Ferdinand Barbedienne. Signed to the cast ‘F. Levillain Fecit 1880’ and ‘F. Barbedienne’. This large pair of multipatinated vases are of amphora form modelled in the ‘Neo-Grec’ style with trumpet shaped necks and scrolling handles terminating in masks; the vases are raised on circular spreading bases put down on plinths. Each vase is finely ornamented with laurel leaves and garlands to the neck, the main body with a superb banded frieze cast in low relief depicting the Centauromachy. In the Centauromachy, the Lapiths battle with the Centaurs at the wedding feast of Pirithous. An enduring classical theme linked with the idea of culture versus nature, the Centauromachy was widely depicted in ancient Greece from the Southern Metopes of the Parthenon Freieze to the Temple of Apollo Epikourious at Bassai, it also appears as a subject on numerous Attic vases such as the Ilioupersis krater. A popular theme for artists from the Renaissance onwards it was depicted by amongst others, Michelangelo, Piero di Cosimo, Luca Signorelli, Sebastiano Ricci...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze, Glass, and Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A striking and most unique pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze, ormolu and glass urns. Each urn is raised by a square base with a fine mottled wrap around ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

Italian Neoclassical Pier Glass, Circa 1770
Located in Dallas, TX
a Neoclassical giltwood pier glass / pier mirror adorned with a round bas-relief portrait medallion (terra cotta in color) of a Roman soldier at its crest, topped and flanked by leaf...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century Italian Carved and Painted Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly upholstered in turquoise color high-end fabric. Strong. Sturdy. Comfortable.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Rue De Beaune Chiffonier by Pierre Gonalons
Located in PARIS, FR
Blush lacquered beech Chiffonier with four drawers. Polished brass frame handle. It is a piece of furniture made by hand by the craftsmen of Moissonnier, a French cabinetmaker sinc...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Beech

19th Century Polished Steel Serpentine Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A 19th century polished steel serpentine fire grate, the railed basket with shaped collared fire bars above a fluted fret flanked by square tapering uprights. Fluted fillet details t...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Iron & Crystal Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine and Elegant Gilt Iron Chandelier ornated with chains of faceted beads. Maison Jansen, France, circa 1930. 8 lights. Dimensions: Height 29" Diameter 21" CW5364
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Iron

Garden Statue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Statue of a Maiden in classical garment. Raised on a square pedestal. Overall Height: 87" Statue: Height 66" Pedestal: Height 21" x Width 23 1/$" Depth 23 1/4" CW5191
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1980s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Composition

Oval Wrought Iron Fire Grate
Located in London, GB
A beautifully constructed oval wrought iron fire grate of brazier form set on four repousse adorned scrolled legs. Reed and berry drop handle detail....
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Italian Neo Classic Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Italian Neo Classic bedside chest. A wonderful reproduction of fine 18th-century Italian cabinetry. Made with Fruitwood and geometric inlays to the drawers and side panels. With work...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

1900s Signed Bronze Bust of Man
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully cast with Paris foundry mark and signature of artist.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Oval Canvas Painted Over Door
Located in Newport Beach, CA
A beautifully hand painted oval canvas of a lion with a bee as an over-door.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century Oil Paintings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In excellent condition with original Giltwood frames... you can tell from the back. One painting is signed. Hard to read: Harold Holding?? Paintings look very real.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Pair of Early 20th Century English Carved and Painted Neo-Classical Jardinières
Located in London, GB
A Pair of hand carved Neo-Classical Jardinières By Lenygon & Abbot The design derived from the ancient Roman sarcophagus, these carved planters are supported on lion's paw feet, the oval fluted bodies dressed with Lion's masks. circa 1920 The Lion Mask holding a ring in its mouth derives from Ancient Roman furniture...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Pair of 18th Century Italian Polychrome Candle Figures
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully carved and painted. Nice patina. From a beautiful house in Santa Barbara. They do hold candles on a spike.
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Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Pair of 19th Century French Giltwood Ottomans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very finely carved giltwood ottomans. Have been newly upholstered in cheetah-leopard print. Great scale and size.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Pair of 19th Century English Sheffield Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In excellent condition. Iron weighted.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate, Copper, Iron

19th Century Carved Marble Bust of a Nymph by Robert Physick
Located in London, GB
A Carved Marble Bust of a Nymph By Robert Physick (1815-1882) Carved from Carrara marble, the female bust signed and dated to the base "Robt Physick. Sculp : 1875." English, cir...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

18th Century Italian Saint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From a beautiful home in Santa Barbara. Slight chipping in silver leaf on back side. Beautifully detailed.
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Leaf

Pair of Antique Neoclassical Style Solid Bronze Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of vintage table lamps in solid bronze. They are in the antique neoclassical style, and they probably date from around the 1950’s. The quality is outstanding, they ...
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1930s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Russian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu, Crystal and Green Glass Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most decorative Russian 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu, crystal, and green glass chandelier. The six arm chandelier is centered by a richly chased acorn finial and stunning hand blown emerald green central fut with beautiful sprays at the center spread over two tiers and adorned with lovely crystal rosettes...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze and Ormolu Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality French 19th century neo-classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu urn attributed to Henry Dasson. The urn is raised by three 'S' scrolled sup...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Neoclassical Style Antique Sandstone Garden Urns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This spectacular pair of neoclassical style antique sandstone garden urns were sourced from an estate in the west of Scotland circa 1800. Both decorative stone urns are of a large an...
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Late 18th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Sandstone

French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Vase
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional French 19th century neo-classical st. Baccarat crystal and ormolu vase. The vase is raised by handsome paw feet below the circular ormolu base with a fine mottled bord...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble Lidded Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most decorative pair of Italian 19th century neo-classical st. Brèche de Médicis marble lidded urns. Each urn displays lovely proport...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

19th Century French Silvered Bronze Channets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely chased channets have been re-silvered within the last fifty years.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver, Bronze, Iron

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Ormolu and Mahogany Gueridon Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Mahogany gueridon side tables. Each table is raised by exceptional and most unique claw feet with a fine foliate...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble and Ormolu Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality pair of French 19th century neo-classical patinated bronze, marble and ormolu urns attributed to Barbedienne. Each urn is raised by a square Black Belgia...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Belgian Black Marble, Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Bronze and Ormolu Wall Decor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and statement making pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu wall decor. Each decorative wall element, inspired by the famed "aux Vict...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

19th Century French Terracotta Statue of Boy
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finely-sculpted terracott figure of boy playing violin. Sit on a separate French dore bronze finely-cast base.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Empire ormolu and Patinated Bronze Centrepieces
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of exquisite monumental centerpieces with bronze work in the the Manner of Pierre-Philippe Thormire, 1751-1843. The pair in the form of reticulated gilt grape vine...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Rouge Griotte Marble La
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and most charming true pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Rouge Griotte marble lamps. Each lamp is raised by its original elegant circular Rouge Griotte marble base with a fine wrap around a double mottled border. Each lamp depicts the beautiful Psyche draped in a wonderfully executed flowing dress with a shawl...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century English Porcelain Parrot Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
In excellent condition. Very unusual. Hand painted with custom parchment shade, which is 7' in diameter.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Porcelain, Parchment Paper

Pair of Neoclassic Consoles Tables with Scagiole Top, Italy, 19/20th Century
Located in Walkertshofen, BY
Pair of Neoclassic consoles tables with Scagiole top, Italy, 19 / 20th Century" This is an absolute perfect symbiosis of a contemp...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

English 19th Century Neoclassical Style Deux Corps Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational English 19th century Neo Classical st. rosewood, satinwood, giltwood, ormolu and Black Antico marble, Deux Corps buffet. The buffet is raised by handsome giltwood paw feet below the four doors which each retain their original fitted glass panes with elegant pleated silk curtains. The doors display a striking rosewood border with a fine ormolu filet and ormolu keyhole. Flanking the doors are striking eternal flames with opened wings and superb palmettes. The straight frieze displays...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair Of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Matching Mirrors And Consoles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An impressive and most rare pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Cherrywood, giltwood, polychrome, ebonized Fruitwood, ormolu matching mirrors and consoles. The consoles ar...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical St. Patinated Bronze and Ormolu Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An outstanding and unique pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated bronze and ormolu sconces. Each four arm sconce is centered by a hexagonal patinated bronze backplat...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze, Ormolu

French Directoire 6-Drawer Chiffonnier in Cherry, blue variations
Located in Landivy, FR
This Chiffonnier 6-drawer chest is a free hand crafted and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period style is remarkable wi...
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2010s French Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood, Cherry, Oak

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Borgogna Breccia Marble Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Breccia de Bourgogne marble bird bath/urn. The striking urn is raised by a square base below the socle shape ped...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

19th Century Marble Girl Holding a Flower
Located in Brighton, Sussex
An enchanting 19th century marble statue of a young maiden holding a bronze flower. Signed to the base. Batch 65.  
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Carrara Marble

20th Century Pair of Marble Vases with Base
Located in PALERMO, IT
Magnificent pair of marble vases with coeval bases, made of "triponticum marble" also called red peacock eye. Rare type of marble used in ancient ...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

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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