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
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
1900 Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
circa 1900’s Caldwell leaded glass light fixture with 8 interior lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair. Neoclassic Dining, Side, Accent Chairs Made in Italy, circa 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of Italian neoclassical side, or dining chairs, constructed of metal with faux gilt decoration, and chic leopard print seat cushion...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Provincial Extension Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Provincial veneered and mahogany extending dining table, the crossbanded rectangular top opening to accommodate one additional leaf, the veneered frieze above square tapering and s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
$6,690 / item
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
Michael Taylor Montecito Round Glass Coffee Table Outdoor Indoor Cocktail Table
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Michael Taylor Montecito Round Glass Coffee Table Outdoor Indoor Cocktail Table.
Constructed from solid aluminum for outdoor use with a premi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Russian Neoclassic 9-Piece Living Room Set
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 9 Russian Neoclassic mahogany and carved parcel gilt trimmed living room / salon set (19th Cent) (loveseat, 6 arm chairs, 2 side chairs)
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$95,000 / set
Pair of Mahogany Classic Console Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a dark finish on rich mahogany crotch veneer and solids, this console table is both elegant and classic.
Its curved corners and tapered legs create a refined French 18th-c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
$5,088 / set
Brown Oak Round Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
This elegantly designed piece combines functionality with style, making it the perfect centerpiece for any living room. Crafted from high-quality oak, in a warm brownstone finish tha...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,587 / item
Italian Console Table in the Style of Paolo Buffa, circa 1945
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Houston, TX
Italian sculpted walnut console table with cross bands and bronze sabots by Paolo Buffa, circa 1945.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Architectural Wood Birdcage With Pedestal
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Antique painted architectural birdcage with metal base.
Beautiful metal base is newer than the birdcage.
Two pull out trays for cleaning.
Functional arched door.
Nine spires.
Welded...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
$1,120 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Pair Monumental Ormolu Mounted Malachite Obelisks on Stands 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A monumental pair of Neoclassical ormolu mounted malachite obelisks on mahogany pedestals, circa 1920 in date.
The square conforming malachite columns taper to pyramid shapes with ...
Category
1920s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Early 1900s Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Sectional Barrister's Bookcase
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Globe Wernicke four tier glazed sectional / modular / barrister's bookcase 1920s
Comes apart in sections for easy transportation.
With original ivorine Globe-Wernicke Co of Lon...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Wedgwood Jasperware Blue and White Pitcher or Vase Neoclassical, England 19th C
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique English Wedgwood Jasperware blue and white pitcher, in the Neoclassical style, circa late 19th century, England. A beautifu...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Italian Paint Decorated Demilune Cabinet
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Paint Decorated Demilune Cabinet, with four central drawers and two side cabinets having two interior shelves, hand painted scroll and urn design, on four turned wood legs. 3...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Large Neoclassical Solid Brass Urn Table Lamp
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Stately urn shaped solid brass table lamps features large neoclassical style urn on square ebonized bases. As shown without shades they stand 26 inches tall making an impressive stat...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Oshkosh Suitcase
Located in Morristown, NJ
A 1930's vintage USA hard shell suitcase in cream canvas with red stripes, leather and brass trim and hardware. The interior with a label reading Sioux by Oshkosh Luggage - None Finer 'Round the World. The exterior has a metal label reading Oshkosh Luggage and has the initials M.L.H under the handle.
The bold and signature stripes on the "Chief" luggage line by Oshkosh sets it apart from the crowd. Made by the Oshkosh Luggage of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the Chief Oshkosh...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Petite Italian Antique Wall Console w/Neoclassic Carvings and Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small-sized Italian Neoclassic style elaborately-carved wood console table, with marble top, from the early 20th century. This antique table from Italy features a half-moon/demi-sh...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Circa 1920 Antique American Hook Pillow
Located in Los Angeles, US
Ca. 1920 Antique American Hook Pillow
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Spanish Double Headed Eagle Mini Sized Mirror in Carved Giltwood
Located in Barcelona, ES
Neoclassical small carved mirror in the form of a crowned bicephal eagle. Spain, 1930s
Highly decorative frame with a double-headed eagle surmounted by a crown, symmetric wings and t...
Category
20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Neo Classic Mahogany Dining Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Neo Classic mahogany side chair, the flame veneered bar top rail and solid splat above an upholstered seat, on square tapering legs.
Dimensions...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,785 / item
19C American Tiger Oak Side Table with Claw and Rock Crystal Feet
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 19C American tiger oak side table with claw and rock crystal feet.
A CLASSIC piece of Western Americana furniture from circa...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Tin
Venus de Milo White Granite Marble Female Figurative Statue Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful white granite marble reproduction of Greek goddess 'Venus de Milo' female figure statue sculpture in the Neoclassical style, circa early 20th century, Italy. A great deco...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Granite, Marble
Pair of Louis XVI Style Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French neoclassical style nightstand, with a pierced brass gallery and Bianco Carrara marble top, pull-out tray, single drawer with cast brass handles, square tapered legs with bra...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
$7,440 / item
Rectangular Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass Top by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant rectangular coffee table is made of brass with a black lacquered glass top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,937 Sale Price
30% Off
Neoclassical Style Round Marble Top Pedestal Center Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing round pedestal center table or dining table featuring a thick Carrara marble top. The large table has a decorative frieze with a scrolled quatrefoil design around the edge. ...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Romantic Antique French White Porcelain Vase with Aged Copper Overlay
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely antique French porcelain vase having neoclassical design with incredible aged copper overlay including swags, handles, tassels and base.
Measure...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Copper
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Neoclassical Carved Walnut & Burl Dining Table Circa 1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Neoclassical dining extension dining table offers walnut construction with clip corner top having skirt with burl reserves and dental molding raised on double fluted legs ...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Walnut And Marquetry Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
Each with rectangular tops with central oval inlay of a village. The case with a drawer above two drawers sans traverse with brass handles. Sides with circular scenic panels. Square ...
Category
1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Walnut, Palmwood
1920 Caldwell Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920’s Caldwell etched mirror sconces with two lights and glass cups
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
Antique Neo-Classical Bartolozzi Print. 1907
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful red ochre print of an 18th Century Francesco Bartolozzi engraving after Anjelica Kauffmann.
Publshed by Otto Limited, London 1907
Text...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Crouching Venus Italian White Marble Sculpture by Pietro Bazzanti
Located in New York, NY
Italian white marble sculpture of the crouching Venus after the ancient Greek Hellenist period work, finely carved by the Italian master, Pietro Bazzanti. Signed P Bazzanti Florence.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Coffee Table with Faux-Antiques Mirror Top by Maison Bagués
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful neoclassical style round coffee table is made of brass with faux-antiques mirror. This is a French work by famous designer Maison Bagués. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,604 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Pink Rouge Marble Square Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Pink Rouge Marble Square Coffee Table with Pink/Gold Painted Carved Wood Base. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 18.5" H x 36" W x 36" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Classic Stately Mott Garden Urn Planter
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous neoclassical style 19th century iron urn stamped Mott Iron Works with classic detailing and grey patina. Married to a plinth by a different maker.
...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Maison Jansen, Neoclassical Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass Top
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style rectangular coffee table is made of brass with fluted legs and a stretcher on the bottom part. It has a black lacquered glass shelf on top with brass tri...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,234 Sale Price
30% Off
Bevel cut bird's-eye maple mirror with gilt bezel, c. 1835
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Neoclassic bevel cut bird’s-eye maple mirror frame with gilt bezel.
American, circa 1835.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Birdseye Maple
Bertel Thorvaldsen's ''Cupid's Reign over the Four Elements'' Set of Four
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of four albumen silver prints of Bertel Thorvaldsen's ''Cupid's Reign over the Four Elements'' by John G. Unnevehr (Danish/American 1822-1893), albumen prints. These images of Th...
Category
19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Paper
Antique English Statuario Brocatello Inlaid Fireplace Marble Mantel
Located in New York, NY
A distinguished English neoclassical fireplace mantel exquisitely carved in luminous Statuario marble and inlaid with striking panels of richly veined Brocatello marble. The composit...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Tall Dark Oak Two Door Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern rustic-style oak two-door cabinet with mirrored herringbone parquetry doors. It is adorned with elegant Verde Bronze knobs and rests upon tapered legs.
Dimensions: 38" w x...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
$3,285 / item
19th Century Neoclassical Satinwood & Ebony Inlaid Mixed Fruitwood Center Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Neoclassical Satinwood & Ebony Inlaid Mixed Fruitwood pedestal Center Table with Protective Glass top.
Measures 36.75" in width, 36.75" in depth and 29" in height.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood, Glass
Louis XVI Revival Style French Crystal and Bronze Chandelier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A breathtaking French crystal and bronze chandelier, adorned with delicate crystal flowers and cascading tiers of droplets. Featuring eight lights, this exquisite piece showcases a f...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
$2,220 Sale Price / item
40% Off
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Pair Candelabras Neoclassical Style
By Mario Poli
Located in VALENZA, IT
Pair of 5-light candelabra in 925 sterling silver in neoclassical style.
Candelabra formed by an iron eye stem and a Hellenic part in Ionic style in 925 silver.
The iron eye is a sto...
Category
1990s Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique 1920s Johnson Chair Co. Mahogany & Brown Mohair Library Wingback Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Johnson Chair Company Library Wingback Chairs, C. 1920s. Features a mahogany frame with neoclassical swag motif along the center and c...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of Four American Classical Painted Faux Grain Rosewood & Caned Dining Chairs
Located in Southampton, NY
Set of four American Classical painted faux grain rosewood & caned dining chairs -
A really lovely set of four chairs with faux painted rosewood design on the back and legs with deli...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
French Gold Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Candlestick Holders, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of French gold gilt bronze candlestick holders in the Neoclassical style, circa mid to late-19th century, France. A raise...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Neoclassical Marble Top Console Tables
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of French Neoclassical Marble Top Console Tables
Impressive pair of marble top console tables attributed to Maison Jansen. The consoles are constructed in carved wood, polychro...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Italian Neoclassical Style Iron Scrolled Daybed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish Italian iron daybed featuring large, dramatic scrolled ends with x-form stretchers. The daybed has a fitted cushion measuring 8 inches deep upholstered with newer fabric. Sup...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
$4,640 Sale Price
20% Off
Oak Parquetry Media Cabinet - Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
An oak parquetry four-door entertainment media cabinet, perfect to use as a cabinet for additional storage space or an entertainment console. It has oak parquetry doors accented with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,965 / item
Vintage English Country Brass Verdigris Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style green brass verdigris garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals
USA, Late 20th Century
M...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Marine Painting of the Frigate Essex by Will Robedee
Located in Downingtown, PA
The Frigate Essex,
Signed Will B. Robedee
Painted September 30, 1976,
Oil on Canvas on Board,
The large framed painting on canvas applied to board depicts the Frigate Essex. The Es...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paint
Classic Tufted Curved Back Sofa - Blue
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic tufted Curved back bench seat sofa. Curvaceous and shapely, with traditional elements like button-tufting and decorative nailhead trim, this ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$4,700 / item
Historistic Table lamp with original antique glass shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic Table lamp with original antique glass shade vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original antique glass shade
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th C. Exceptional Framed Hand-Carved Wood Relief of the Last Supper, Rare
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Exceptional Framed Hand-Carved Wood Relief of the Last Super.
Continental tropical baroque heavy solid wood frame, carved by a master carver. The piece has elaborately carved opulent heavy foliage frame around a meticulously hand carved fugures of Jesus and the 12 Apostles...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Alabaster Bust of Apollo, Italian 19th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Italian Sculpted Alabaster Bust Of Apollo, the Greek god of art, medicine and music. White alabaster bust is intricately sculpted with the Greek god peering to his left,...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Large Neoclassical Creamware Tureen
Located in New York, NY
Large Neoclassical creamware tureen. Large neoclassical creamware zuppiera of tripod form with lion masks with rings supported on fluted monoped...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Creamware
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Iron Garden Urns by Val d'Osne Foundry, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of mid-19th century Neoclassical footed cast iron planters/garden urns by Val d'Osne Foundry, France
By: Val d'Osne Foundry
Material: ir...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
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
$1,965 / item
Set of Three Brown Jordan Florentine Chaise Pool Lounges
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of three Richard Frinier designed patio and garden pool chaise lounges crafted by Brown Jordan. The set is from the iconic Florentine collection featuring neoclassical style...
Category
20th Century North American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Tiffany Style Table Lamp With Dragonflies Design
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Tiffany Style table lamp. Its shade is shaped as an umbrella. Its stained glass depict different shades of red, orange, yellow and green....
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stained Glass
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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