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
Havana Brown Classic Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a high back design for ultimate support and rolled arms with intricate pleating detail, inviting you to a world of comfort with just one look. Wrapped in brown leather, its...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather
$4,596 / item
Early 20th Century Solid Walnut Narrow Bookcase
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Solid Walnut Narrow Bookcase.
Measures 25.5" in width, 8" in depth and 57" in height. Shelves clearance is 9.75".
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Gilt & Patinated Bronze Models of the Marly Horses After Guillaume Coustou
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This magnificent pair of gilt and patinated bronze sculptures faithfully reproduces the iconic Marly Horses, originally sculpted in marble by Guillaume Coustou (1677–1746) for the Ch...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Coastal Cast Plaster Clam Shell Table Pedestals - Set of 2
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A breathtaking ode to Neoclassical and coastal design, this pair of vintage table pedestals brings a sense of Grand Tour elegance to any interior. Masterfully crafted from cast plast...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Italian 19th Century Big Size Florence Architectural Hand-Coloured Print
Located in Scandicci, Florence
A rare extra-large print, printed on engraving paper with an antique star press and watercoloured by hand representing an antique capital. The capital'...
Category
1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
English Adam Gilt Marble Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Adam (circa 1780) gilt wood console with a carved frieze over rams head topped fluted legs with a stretcher & alabaster veneered marble top with a verde edge.
Category
18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Marble, Gold Leaf
Mid Century Neoclassical Style Garden Dining Set Table and Benches
Located in Newtown, CT
Mid Century patio Set attributed to John Salterini consisting of a table that is 60 x 30 and 28.5" high. Also 2 matching benches that a...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Architectural Brass Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of wall lantern or wall sconces, made of solid brass , beautiful patina, beveled glass , four 60/watt lights each lantern,
Suitable for wet ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
$1,650 Sale Price / set
31% Off
Woodard Chantilly Rose White Wrought Iron Tea or Bar Cart
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a Classic Woodard Chantilly Rose wrought iron tea cart or bar cart, well made and fine quality.
Wood, a great American company, furnished th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Asa Pingree Physalia Desk in Walnut, White Oak, Ebonized Maple or Fog Gray Ash
By Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The soft curves of the Physalia desk will feel equally smooth under your pen or your stockinged heels. The tabletop’s sturdy planks are joined together with loose tenons that will ma...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak, Ash, Maple, Walnut
$4,960 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Italian Concrete Garden Cherub Statue
Located in Wichita, KS
Early 20th century concrete Italian garden statue of cherub /putti figure, c. 1920. This charming, angelic statue is suitable for outdoor use.
We offer expedited, fully-insured, cu...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Pair of 19th Century Meissen Gold & White Neoclassical Serpent Handled Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th Century Meissen gold & white neoclassical serpent handled vases.
Germany, circa 1880s
Design attributed to E.A. Leuteritz
Hard to find a pa...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Neo-Classical Style Hand Painted Petite Commode or Side Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian neo-classical style hand painted petite commode or side table. Even the drawer interior is painted! It does have a key. Even though this looks early, it is more li...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
jaeger alarm clock
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
jaeger alarm clock
Model: filigree recital
Origin Switzerland Circa 1960
desk clock
Golden bronze material
8 days of rope 17 jewel
Perfect functioning and...
Category
1960s Swiss Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Maison Baguès bamboo bronze chinoiserie lacquered end tables 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique pair of Maison Baguès chinoiserie end tables was created in the early 1940s with solid bamboo shaped bronze structure and a chinese decor lacquered top picturing birds an...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th C Hollow Body Eagle Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19th c patinaed eagle weather vane was found in New England. The iron base is a custom made stand. The condition is very good on this ear...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Copper, Iron
Classical Plaster Bust of Mythological Apollo Belvedere Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust of the mythological god Apollo Belvedere sculpture
USA, 21st Century
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
$556 Sale Price
30% Off
Dennis and Leen Eight Panel Screen Neoclassical Grisaille Landscape
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental eight panel floor screen featuring a serene European landscape in Grisaille. Bespoke screen from Dennis & Leen in Los Angeles, CA measuring over 20 feet wide and nine feet...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
European Porcelain Soup Tureen Neoclassical
By Royal Epiag
Located in Katonah, NY
This lovely soup tureen is decorated with two finely wrought gold bands of raised silhouettes of children in a celebratory procession. It is joyous! Some of the children play musical...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Copper Plate Engravings by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in San Francisco, CA
Set of etchings of views of a Greek ceremonial klismos chair.
In his fifties, G.B. Piranesi was interested in archaeology and studied in Southern Ita...
Category
1770s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
$7,000 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Italian 18th/ 19th Century Carved Giltwood Neo Classical Style bird Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwood bird ornament.
Italy circa 1780-1820 . Weathered and small losses and old repairs
Measurements include the wooden base.
H:23cm W:41cm D:6,5cm
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
$466 Sale Price
50% Off
2 Maitland Smith Neoclassical Demilune Chiffonier Cabinet Commode Console Tables
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two Maitland Smith Poise Chiffonier sideboard cabinets, console tables or commodes featuring demilune / half round form with upper drawer, lower cabinet and textured hand pai...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$4,680 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Italian Neoclassical Bilboa Marble & Gilt Wood Foliage Urn Wall Mirror, C. 1780
Located in Charleston, 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
Group of Wedgwood Jasperware Pottery Vase Dish Bowl & Box in Blue Green & Black
By Wedgewood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A large grouping of 15 Pieces of Wedgwood Jasperware. All collected by original owner during the mid 20th century. Actual dates on individual pieces are not known. Various markings o...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Six Early 19th Century French Botanical Dessert Plates Green & Gilt Borders
By Darte Frères
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of Six Early 19th Century French Botanical Dessert Plates with Green Borders and Fire-Gilt Trim
A rare and refined set of six early 19th-...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large Neoclassical Style Gilt Brass and Gun Metal Console Table
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice large and elegant neoclassical style console table is made of gilt brass and gun metal. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$4,919 Sale Price
30% Off
Italian Neoclassical Female Sculpture Statue
Located in New York, NY
An Italian reproduction female resin and alabaster marble statue, in the Neoclassical design style, circa mid to late 20th century, Italy. Statue is an off-white/antique white resin ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
20th Century Marble top French Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 20th-century French coffee table is a stunning blend of opulent materials and elegant design, perfect for adding a touch of timeless sophistication to any interior. Th...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Winchester 4692 Embossed Hard Gun Case with Leather Handle Finished Brass Trim
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Winchester 4692 Embossed Hard Gun Case with Leather Handle Finished Brass Trim & Red Velvet Interior.
Winchester rifle is a comprehensive term descr...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Vaughan Bell Jar Glass Star Brass Pendant Light Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Vaughan Bell Jar Glass Star Brass Pendant Light Lantern Fixture, With A 3 Light Cluster, Accompanied By Chain And Canopy For Installation.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Extraordinary Pair Of Ram’s Head Club Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional pair of club chairs with intricately carved frames with bold Rams Head arms. The generous seats and backs are custom upholstered in a fine and deep Celadon hue faux su...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th century Doré Bronze and Marble French Pedestal
Located in Savannah, GA
Neoclassic pedestal featuring gorgeous black marble with slight pink and white vein.
Bronze doré Corinthian column support with same band at base.
See measurements below.
Category
1850s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$1,820 Sale Price
35% Off
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club by Charles Dickens
Located in Stamford, CT
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club by Charles Dickens. Chapman and Hall, London, 1837 Original red leather binding in original condition.
Category
1830s British Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather, Paper
Four Antique Italian Extreme Erotica Hand Painted Pottery Tiles of Monks & Nuns
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This set of four antique hand painted pottery tiles are all unsigned, so no specific artist can be identified, but are presumed to have be...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pottery
2 Vintage Architectural Lion Head Corbels Columns Pillars Sculpture Stands 49"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two vintage Raymond Enkeboll style columns / corbels / pillars / stands. Made of composite featuring ornate lion heads, acanthus designs, and...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Composition
$1,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Michael Taylor Designs White Klismos Lacquered Dining Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic Michael Taylor design white dining chair featuring a cream lacquered finish. Designed in the neoclassical taste with a greco-roman klismos chair inspiration. The seat has a ta...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Beech
18th Century Carved Wooden Representing Christ on the Cross
Located in Miami, FL
Carved wooden representing Christ on the cross.
Category
Late 18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Exceptional 19th Century Italian Pietra Dura Marble Centre Table
Located in Rome, IT
The circular top decorated with various specimen marbles including Rosso antico, serpentino, Giallo antico, Palombino, Malachite , Granito, Carrara .. ecc.
Masterpiece of Italian c...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
$25,510 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Italian Neoclassic Inlaid Walnut Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Italian Neoclassic Inlaid Walnut Commode. Veneer Sienna Marble Top. This rare chest features a stunning rectangular veneered Sienna marble top over a two drawer case. Pa...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
1900's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Chandelier with Cherubs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Caldwell Neoclassic gilt bronze chandelier with cherubs atop and engraved body. Available pair, also in one chandelier in...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$12,000 / item
17th-C. Italian Neo-Classical Carved Fruitwood Statute / Santos Pedestal
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an amazing piece! It is an 17th century Italian heavily carved fruitwood statue or Santos. The figure is bearing both shield and upraised torch form pedestal. It has a wonder...
Category
Mid-17th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Neoclassical Octagonal Green Guilloche & Ormolu Box, after Faberge
By Fabergé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical octagonal green Guilloche & Ormolu box, after Faberge
A fine late 20th century example, intricate, well executed example, with presentati...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Carved Limestone Fountain Spout of the Roman God Mars
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-carved in Italy, this limestone fountain spout depicts the Roman God of war and courage, Mars. As seen here, Mars is often depicted in art wearing a crested helmet. The helmet i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Limestone
18th Century, Italian Giltwood Console Table with Original Marble Top
Located in Charleston, SC
Extraordinary 18th century Italian Giltwood console table with original marble top. The Giltwood console platform has an tripartite carv...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Marble Top Oak Center Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Scottish style carved oak round center table with an Italian Carrara marble top, carved vetruvian scroll work frieze, and out flaring fluted pedestal base.
Dimensions: 35.5" W ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
$6,483 / item
Vintage French Empire Style Curule X-Frame Black Carved Wood Upholstered Bench
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Style Hand-Carved Curule Upholstered X Frame Black Bench. Item featured has a lightly distressed finish, rolled arms, and beautiful hand carvings throughout. Ci...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Antique American Maple Gilt & Ebonised Frame & Rush Seat Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Lambert Hitchcock Maple Gilt & Ebonised Frame With Rush Seat Chair
Provenance purchased from a Country Estate in Wiltshire, UK.
Lambert Hitchcock (May 28, 1795, Cheshire, Connecti...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maple
$1,402 Sale Price
25% Off
19th Century French Framed Cameo Collection with Gilt Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century French framed collection of cameos presents a stunning display of classical artistry. The composition features an array of intricately detailed terracotta...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical Brass Round Bar Cart, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style bar cart is made of brass, Top tray is removable and can be used as a tray to serve. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,438 Sale Price
35% Off
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
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,025 Sale Price
30% Off
Maison Jansen model Royal 2 patina Expandable Dining Room Table
Located in Miami, FL
MAISON JANSEN (founded in 1880) - Dining table model 'Royal', c. 1960. Folding and opening table in two parts with a tilting top, accompanied by two extensions, all black lacquered. ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Montecito Lounge Chair with Ottoman Michael Taylor Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Michael Taylor Montecito style bronzed lounge chair with matching ottoman. Circa 1985.
Gorgeous matching bronzed loveseat and ottoman.
Constru...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Classical Metal Orb Garden Finial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful vintage metal garden orb finial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 8.5"W x 8.5"D x 15.5"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Skirted Upholstered Club Chair, Customizable
By John Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our Madison chair features a t-cushion and loose pillow back for additional comfort. The chair is framed in maple and birch.
Price does not include fabric. Fabric shown is for imag...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
$3,200 / item
Vintage Woodard Wrought Iron Patio Set Briarwood "Daisy Barrel" Patio Set
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage dogwood mid-century modern white wrote iron outdoor table and chairs designed by Russell Woodard (circa 1956). Showcasing enameled and intricately woven wrought iron with a c...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Antique English Needlepoint Large Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An antique English Needlepoint large carpet handmade during the 21st century.
Measures: 13' 1" x 18' 8"
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool
Bronze Horse Jockey Equestrian Racing Trophy Statue After Pierre Jules Mene 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage horse trophy / statue / sculpture. Made of bronze featuring an oval marble base and plaque from the Dehere Member Guest tournament at Due Process Golf Club and Stables in Colts Neck...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$940 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of 18th Century Mahogany Chests
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of 18th-century mahogany chests with bronze sphinx feet are striking and luxurious pieces of furniture, showcasing both the craftsmanship and design aesthetics of the period. ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$44,310 / item
Pair Maison Jansen Brass and Steel Rams Head Savonarola Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a superb pair of Maison Jansen Attributed brass and steel ram's head savonarola stule or cerule style armchairs. They feature naturalistic cast rams heads of the highest qua...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
$3,960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Elegant Pair of Brass Adjustable Wall Lights by Maison Charles - France 1960.
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant pair of two-tones adjustable wall light (gold brass and gun finish).
By Maison Charles-France 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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