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
1900 Caldwell’s Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Caldwell beautiful leaded glass light fixture with interior lights.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Neoclassical Giltwood Trumeau Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An imposing French 19th century trumeau mirror in wood and gilded stucco, crafted in a neo- classical style. This simple but elegant mirror is enclosed within a fluted giltwood frame...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Late 18th / Early 19th Century Italian Giltwood Neoclassical Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful and very detailed handcarved neoclassical angel standing on clouds,
Italy, circa 1780-1820.
Weathered, small losses and old repairs.
Measurements include the wooden base.
H...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Italian Cherub or Putto Cast Stone Garden Statue
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning cast stone green statue of a cherub or putti holding a fish. The fish's mouth was once a fountain and could still be used that way if desired. The piece is the perfect acc...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
NeoClassic Bistro Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
NeoClassic Bistro table, a piece that seamlessly blends timeless design with modern functionality. Handcrafted from solid reclaimed pine, this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of Twenty-One Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan Florentine Suite
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare, monumental set of twenty-one patio and garden furniture suite designed in the neoclassical style by Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan. From the iconic Florentine collection the ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum, Wrought Iron
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
Antique Russian Neoclassical Gilt Bronze & Cut Crystal Figural Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
This antique Russian Neoclassical chandelier features a triple-tiered gilt bronze frame adorned with cut crystal prisms. The structure is composed of a circular lower tier with eight...
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Cast Iron French Neoclassical Style Serpent Trident Outdoor Garden Wall Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast iron French neoclassical style serpent and trident outdoor garden wall fountain. Item features *currently 3 available. Patina and finish will ...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Mid-Century American Classical Cream Painted and Decorated Maple Twin Beds, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Mid-Century American Classical Cream Painted and Decorated Maple Twin Beds. Measures 42.5" in width, 81.5" in depth, 40.5" height at the headb...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maple, Paint
Giltwood Acanthus Leaf Wall Bracket
Located in New York, NY
Giltwood acanthus leaf wall bracket. Vintage gilt wood console of Corinthian form with projecting shelf for display. Italy, 20th century.
Dimensions: shelf is 10” wide x 5” deep; 11" H
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Danish 1900s Walnut Tray Table with Ash Foliage Marquetry and Removable Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Danish walnut and ash tray top table from circa 1900 with foliage themed marquetry and tapered legs. This Danish walnut and ash tray top table, dating from circa 1900, exudes an el...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ash, Walnut
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
Estate Tiffany & Co. Sterling Silver Tankard Form Baby Cup
Located in New York, NY
Charming, rare estate Tiffany & Co. sterling silver baby cup in the form of a miniature tankard
20th Century
Marks: Tiffany & Co., Sterling, 2419
Engraving: Adam
Condition: Very Good...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
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
Henri Studio Concrete Cement Small Round Classical Cherub Garden Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Henri studio concrete cement small 11" round classical cherub garden planter pot. Approx 45 lbs. Item features Late 20th Century. Measurements: 9" H x 11...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
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
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
Pair of stamped Maison Jansen Louis XV neoclassical armchairs 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
The craftsmanship of this pair of armchairs was deeply cared about, and it really shows some eight decades later. The armchairs were made and stamped by Maison Jansen in the early 19...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Vintage Neoclassical Alabaster Pedestal - Column Bust Stand - 60s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
French Alabaster Column carved- Neoclassical Style
The fine hand-carved Ornaments of this Column rise above elegant, ring-shaped twisted gun barrel Columns resting on a Square base...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Rose Tarlow Style Twig Iron Dining Armchairs with Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of wrought iron dining armchairs with matching ottoman made in the neoclassical style and manner of Rose Tarlow or Gregorius Pineo. Hand-crafted by a foundry in Los Angeles, CA with geometric lattice inset seat and back. The thick frame has a faux-bois twig motif with a humped crest on the back and a bowed seat front. The whimsical legs gracefully curve conjoined by stretchers with ribbon bows. The finish has the classic aged patina. From an estate in Hollywood, CA. The ottoman measures 27 by 27 inches wide...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large Antique Floor Mirror
Located in Westwood, NJ
Standing tall at an impressive 84 inches, this mirror features a misty églomisé surface, accented with a fading grid pattern that plays a captivating game of hide and seek across it...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Glass
Pair of Baker Architectural Neoclassical Style Painted Library Bookcases
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of architectural painted library bookcases or display cabinets hand-crafted by Baker. Each large cabinet has an arched opening surmounted by a corniced top. The cases have...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Hand Carved Nude Light Alabaster Glamour Sculpture, Circa 1920
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original hand-carved nude light alabaster glamour sculpture featuring young nude women laying down in the ocean waves. This unique sculpture lights u...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Charleston Mahogany Inlaid Four Poster Rice Bed. Circa 1810
Located in Charleston, SC
Charleston mahogany inlaid four poster Rice Bed with patera inlaid headboard, patera tester, turned ringed rice post with brass feet and wood casters. Descend...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
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
French Neoclassical Style Brass and Clear Glass Round Hanging Lantern, ca. 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French brass and clear glass three-light round hanging lantern from circa the 1950s.
This adorable three-light pendant lantern features an elegant round brass frame with a round, cle...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique American Green Painted Wood Steamer Trunk or Blanket Chest, 19th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An early 19th-century American wood steamer trunk. A fabulous antique trunk painted in a muted green. Created from wood, the sides are reinforced wi...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair Elegant French Iron Urns, early 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Pair Elegant French Iron Urns, early 20th Century. Heavy cast iron classical shape urns with applied handles. Weathered patina.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Italian Neoclassical Gray Polychromed 6-Panel Screen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Neoclassical Gray Polychromed 6-Panel Screen
Italy, 20th Century
This Italian Neoclassical Gray Polychromed 6-Panel Screen, made in Italy during the 20th century, is an e...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Lacquer
19th century American Classical Federal Monumental Eglomise Overmantel Mirror
Located in Savannah, GA
Unusual very large sized American wall mirror or overmantel featuring lavish ornamentation. The classical style elaborate fluted Corinthian columns are featured in both the carved gi...
Category
Early 1800s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
Zabihi Collection Blue Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Predominant Soft Blue Formal Persian Farahan Sarouk Small Room size from the 1920s
Details
rug no. j3745
size 7' 5" x 10' (226 x 305 cm)
rug type Sarouk
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool
Giant Fiberglass Canadian Geese former store display mannequin sculptures
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of fun whimsical geese mannequin sculptures . These are in original finish and do show some wear and minor paint chips . Plenty of fun for wide open lawn or pool area . They do ...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Blue Hickory Furniture Lacquered Four Drawer Bachelors Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Blue Painted Four Drawer Yew Wood Bowfront Bachelors Chest or Commode from Hickory Chair Furniture Company. This curved blue chest of drawers is very sturdy and very functional. In a...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Wonderful Pair French Ormolu Pierced Bronze Crystal Glass Neoclassical Vases
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful pair french ormolu pierced bronze crystal/glass neoclassical lion filigree swag vases.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Neoclassical White Florentine Alabaster Table Lamp with Leaf Relief, Italy
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Discover elegance with this finely carved Florentine alabaster table lamp, a timeless and ornate piece. Crafted in the 20th century, its exquisite baluster-shaped design features han...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
French 'Apollo and Satyr Marsyas' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireback with Apollo and Satyr Marsyas. Marsyas challenged Apollo to a musical contest. He hoped to defeat Apollo with a flute thrown away by At...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Brass Umbrella Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant neoclassical style umbrella stand is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
From the Land Backen, Gillam, & Kroeger Architects Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
From the Land: Backen, Gillam, & Kroeger Architects Hardcover Book.
October 8, 2013 by Erhard Pfeiffer (Photographer), Stanley Abercrombie (Afterword), Diane Keaton.
Elegant rustic...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Immaculate Conception. Oil on canvas. Colonial school, 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Immaculate Conception. Oil on canvas. Colonial school, 18th century.
Oil on canvas showing the Virgin Mary among angels, in a landscape and standing on a crescent moon, wearing a wh...
Category
18th Century South American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Other
Italian Neo-Classic Inlaid Marquetry Single Drawer Centre Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-Classic (18th Century) walnut and lemonwood single drawer rectangular centre table with ornate inlaid patterns along the borders and legs with a mythological Griffin moti...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pairs of Vintage Brass Armillary Sphere Bookends
Located in Queens, NY
2 PAIRS of vintage brass armillary sphere bookends (PRICED PER PAIR)
Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen, Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Side Tables
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of neoclassical style brass side tables is made of brass with smoked glass shelves (glass shelves can be changed for clear glass, mirror, ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Set of 1840’s Paint Decorated and Stenciled chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exceptional set of four 1840’s paint decorated and stenciled rush seat chairs in completely original condition. All chairs are tight and solid and all of the rush seats are in great condition. No damage old breaks or repairs whatsoever on any of these chairs. Original dry crusty surface and beautifully paint decorated. A great piece of early American chairs...
Category
1840s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maple
19thc Large French Neoclassical Bronze & Porcelain Wall Sconce
Located in Opa Locka, FL
19thc Large French Neoclassical style Gilt Bronze and Porcelain Wall Sconce. Painted porcelain insert. Bronze lattice work, fruit basket detail.
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Italian Neo-Classical Commode
Located in Dallas, TX
The 18th Century Walnut Italian Neo-Classical Commode is a vintage piece of furniture that exudes elegance and sophistication. This commode features a beautiful inlaid pattern and a ...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Impressive Pair of Cast Iron Enameled Shell Motif Sculptures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning pair of white enameled cast iron shell motif sculptures, perfect for a mantel statement. These were refashioned andirons cut down to fit on top of a mantel in Palm Beach.
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th Century Old Masters Oil Painting Attributed to Claude Joseph Vernet, France
Located in Traversetolo, IT
18th century old masters oil painting attributed to Claude Joseph Vernet, France. View of a Mediterranean port at sunset. Great pi...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Classical Polished King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classical polished veneered and crossbanded King size bed, the arched headboard of three crossbanded panels flanked by bound reeded carved columns, wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Rustic Light Oak Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A rustic light oak two-drawer nightstand with a herringbone parquetry design. This beautiful nightstand has two frieze-inspired drawers with Verde Bronze handles. It is supported by ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian Neo-Classic style oak parquetry desk with a starburst patterned oak parquetry top to bottom. It has a central drawer flanked by two further additions. It rests on tapered ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Marble Top Demilune Console
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century French Louis XVI painted marble top demilune console will make a beautiful accent for an entryway, hall or staircase! Resplendent with stunning architecture and embellis...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Sculpture Of The Goddess Hygieia Early 20th Century
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Early 20th Century Italian Plaster Sculpture of Hygieia on Green Marble Plinth
A finely crafted early 20th-century Italian plaster sculpture depicting Hygieia, the revered Greek and...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Genuine Redmon Woven Wicker Picnic Basket with Tabletop in Red and Brown
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A red woven wicker picnic basket with metal handles, wood lid, and short tabletop for serving drinks or sandwiches. Created from woven red and br...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Marble Top Demilune Console
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century French Louis XVI painted marble top demilune console will make a beautiful accent for an entryway, hall or staircase! Resplendent with stunning architecture and embellis...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
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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