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
Maison Jansen 2 tier Leather and Brass coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Jansen 2 tier brass and leather coffee table
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique White Cararra Marble Column Sculpture Bust Pedestal Stand 40"
Located in Dayton, OH
#42667
Antique white Carrara marble column or pedestal featuring a three piece design with square base and capital, and round cylindrical body.
DIMENSIONS
8 1/4" x 8 1/4" x 39.5" h
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
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
Stunning Pair of Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Marble Bases or Pedestals
Located in Rome, IT
This elegant tapered pair of pedestals are raised by rectangular mottled edge white Carrara marble bases. The tapered column with cut corners have a central Tuscany "alabastro lista...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Mid 20th Century Neoclassical Style Marble Top Palm Frond Gueridon Tables
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful pair of Neoclassical Gueridon tables. 3 acanthus leaf legs and wonderfully veined marble tops.
Curbside delivery available to NYC/Philly $300
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Set Of Four Neoclassical Star and Dolphin Chairs
By Molla
Located in Bradenton, FL
Set of Four Neoclassical Style Aluminum Mid-Century Dolphin Chairs. Chairs are attributed to Kenneth Lynch, an American designer, known for high-quality garden and outdoor furniture....
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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
Oak Parquetry Upholstered Bench, Light Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Light oak parquetry upholstered bench with tapered legs. Crafted with rustic oak with an upholstered seat, this bench is the perfect addition to the foot of any bed or entryway.
...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
John Stobart 'English, B. 1929', Savannah, Ltd. Ed, Signed Print
By John Stobart
Located in Bridgeport, CT
"John Stobart (British b. 1929) paintings and limited edition prints are collected around the world and seen by visitors of the Peabody Museum in Massachusetts and the Portland Museum in Maine. He is well known maritime artist known for images of ports and vessels as they were in the great era of sail and stream".
SAVANNAH Moonlight over the Savannah River in 1850 depicting a view of Savannah...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Plaster Bust of a Roman Woman
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century Italian Neoclassical bust captures the timeless beauty and grace of a Roman woman, rendered in plaster with exquisite attention to detail. The subject’s ser...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Walnut Nightstands
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of classic 19th century Italian Neoclassical style walnut nightstands. Nightstands feature white Carrara marble inlay on top, two drawers for practical storage, and ornate bra...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Cast Iron French Style Round Garden Campana Urn Outdoor Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Iron 28" French Style Round Garden Campana Urn Outdoor Planter Pot. Item features heavy cast iron construction, desirable weathered patina, leafy scrollwork design, raised pedes...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
18th - 19th Century 'Abduction of Persephone' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the abduction of Persephone by Hades. Demeter, the goddess of the crops and harvest and Z...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
1930s Weller Pottery Neoclassical Acanthus Umbrella Cane Stand 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1930's ceramic umbrella / cane stand featuring a Neoclassical motif with acanthus leaves in peach and white. Attributed to Weller Pottery. Stamped USA in base
Dimensions:
11" ...
Category
1930s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Neoclassical revival Edwardian pair of silver candlesticks made in London 1901
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1901 by Thomas Bradbury & Sons, this attractive pair of Antique, Edwardian Sterling Silver Candlesticks, are in the neoclassical revival style, with swag and ...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Black Neoclassical Table Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of mixed metal neoclassical table lamps with pierced Greek key motif.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ralph Lauren Academy Platinum Dinnerware, 4 Place Settings Set
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 (four) place settings in the academy platinum pattern by Ralph Lauren Home collection. Bone china. Signed. Imported, production period 1995-2002.
Features a platinum/si...
Category
1990s Sri Lankan Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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
Rose Tarlow Iron Twig Stone Top Garden Dining Suite
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic patio and garden dining suite consisting of four iron armchairs and one round stone top dining table measuring 53.5 inches in diameter. The iron twig design by Rose Tarlow is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Granite, Iron
Saint Dominic. Oil on canvas. Spanish school, 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Saint Dominic. Oil on canvas. Spanish school, 18th century.
It has some faults.
Oil on canvas with a horizontal layout depicting a Dominican wearing the characteristic habit of the ...
Category
18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Other
Gorham Sterling Silver Floral Repoussé Chambersticks, circa 1920-1930, a Pair
By Gorham
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Gorham sterling silver Chambersticks, circa 1920-1930.
A beautiful Repoussé pattern of roses, fans, shells, and scrolls. Each with a finger holder, charming for the bedsid...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Italian Neo-Classic Walnut Commodes
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Northern Italian (late 18th Century) Neo-classical walnut and marquetry inlaid gilt bronze mounted commodes with 3 drawers (in the manner of GIUSEPPE MAGGIOLINI) (PRICED AS P...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Maison Jansen Bronze and Marble Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Superb coffee table by Maison Jansen…., brass and vert mer marble top. Very high quality made in France in 1950.
Totally restored and refinished.
Category
1940s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Ram's Head Gentleman's Valet in the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
A Maison Jansen style valet influenced by neoclassical themes with ram's head motif and produced in midcentury Italy. Consists of polished steel and accented in brass. The valet stan...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
“Florentine” Design Attributed Vintage Rare Sofa With Orig Black Cushions
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This vintage (puchased by original owners early 1990) was sold to us as a Brown Jordan "Florentine" patio set but can not be authenticated or sold as Brown Jordan as it is not labele...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Pennsylvania House Farm House Style Drop Leaf Dining Table, Circa 1970s
Located in Germantown, MD
Pennsylvania House attributed Vintage drop leaf farm house style table. Dining table/ Kitchen. This is a great piece for a dining table, coffee table, craft table given it's a great ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Neoclassical Period Wall-Mounted Petite 2-Leg Console w/Great Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French period Neoclassical carved and painted wood wall mounted console table from the turn of the 18th and 19th century. This antique table from France has a slender, faux-marble ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Neo Classic Oak Tall Dresser, Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
A neo classic style dark oak parquetry tall chest of drawers with mirrored herringbone oak parquetry including five deep drawers accented with Verde Bronze finished handles on tapere...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
New York City 42nd Street Empire State Impressionist Winter Scene Oil Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Impressionist New York City, a snowy winter day on 42nd street. Cars fill the street and snow fills the air. The city that never sleeps gleaming with patriotic pride with the famous ...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Antiqued White Mahogany Four Poster Bed with Reeded Posts and Carved Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Desiree is a masterclass in craft with ornately carved and reeded bed posts available with and without a canopy. The front rail is scalloped to mimic the...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Grand-Scale Arched Glass-Paneled Double Doors
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of grand-scale arched glass paneled double doors. Contains (mostly) original glass plates (one missing, the second broken) Constructed, circa 1910 in...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century Pair of Parisian Engraved Candle Holders
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An exceptionally fine pair of silver-plated candlesticks by renowned silversmiths Cailar Bayard. Founded in Paris by Noël Cailar and Pierre Bayard, the firm produced top-notch silver...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair, English Faux Tortoiseshell & Silverplate Gallery Edge Wine Coaster
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of vintage wine coasters exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and sophisticated design typical of early to mid-20th-century decorative tableware. Fashioned from gl...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
English Neoclassical Style 19th Century Mahogany Console Table with Carved Swags
Located in Atlanta, GA
Crafted in the 19th century, this English Neoclassical style console table is built from rich, figured mahogany and stands on six tapered legs with block feet. The long frieze is car...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Neoclassic Silvered Wrought Iron & White Stone Wall Mounted Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Neoclassic Silvered Wrought Iron & White Stone Wall-Mounted Console Table, Italy, Circa 1960s
This exquisite Italian Neoclassical silvered wrought iron console table is a st...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Wrought Iron
Set of Eight Neoclassical Style Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of eight klismos dining chairs constructed in the Greco-Roman neoclassical taste. The chairs feature a tablet back with a curved splat decorated with a disc. The seat ha...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Petite French Cast Iron Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of charming petite cast iron urns made in France would make for a great accessory, whether placed in your garden or used as decorative pieces in your home. They add a touch o...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of Chairs by M.G. Bindesbøll in Stained Beech with Green Wool Upholstery
Located in Valby, 84
An exceptionally rare and historically significant set of eight chairs, designed by M.G. Bindesbøll. These chairs feature turned and stained beech frames, beautifully complemented by...
Category
1840s Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool, Beech
Pair of Rare Italian 18' Century Marble Columns
Located in Rome, IT
This outstanding pair of " Bianco e nero d'Aquitania " precious marble columns with finely carved white Carrara marble Corinthian capitals raised on a white marble square base ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Bacchus
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological roman subject of Bacchus or Dionysus in limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto.
Measurements: Statue cm 180, base cm 85.
Price is not inc...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Vintage English Country Iron Garden Sundial "Grow Old Along With Me"
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden sundial reading "Grow old along with me. The best is yet to be."
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 11.25"W x 11.25"D x 5"H
Very good vintage conditio...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Neoclassical Empire Style Open Bookcase
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Neoclassical Empire style open bookcase, dating from around the 1930-50’s period.
The quality is fantastic, it is a very useful size. It has a reeded top edge and r...
Category
1930s British Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Italian Neoclassical Giltwood QUEEN Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Neoclassical Giltwood QUEEN Bed is a study in timeless style by one of the original sources for classic design! Utilizing...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Giltwood
Single Vintage Handcrafted Wall-Mounted Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Single wall hanging lantern arch style made of solid brass, quality workmanship, bevelled glass, electrified with 3 40/watt lights, beautiful patina great light exposure. Working and...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
12 Heavily Gilt Encrusted Antique Green & Gold Minton England Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gorgeous set ! Please click on the pictures to see the detail and enlarge. Heavy raised paste gilding on a vibrant green collar and custom ordered through the fine Gilded Age Retai...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Pair of Large Antique White Glass Vases by Baccarat
By Baccarat
Located in London, GB
Pair of large antique white glass vases by Baccarat
French, Late 19th Century
Height 120cm, diameter 41cm
Of an impressive size, this identical pair of vases are made from sophisti...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
Bronze sculpture of the god Mercury
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze sculpture of the god Mercury
Representation of the god Mercury standing on Aeolus, the god of the wind
(after Gianbologna)
Origin France Circa 1900
Base of green Alpine marble...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Classic Tufted Curved Back Sofa
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
Vintage Classical Plaster Male Bust of Hermes Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust of Hermes sculpture
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 8"W x 5"D x 13.25"H.
Good original vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
19th Century English Wedgwood Black Basalt Urn Table Lamp
By Wedgewood
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century English Wedgwood Black Basalt Urn Table Lamp
Stunning Wedgwood black porcelain urn of very fine quality. One of the highest pottery ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Incredible Pair of Compatible Lipstick Red Wing Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Pair of very well made, solid feeling and comfortable wing chairs upholstered in a striking lipstick red leather. Both of the chairs have traditional flat-panel arms and tapered wo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Four E. F. Caldwell Louis XVI Style Gilt Bronze Sconces with Wedgwood Plaques
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
These beautiful sconces are of the finest quality, and feature Classical motifs including bowknots and acanthus leaves. They are mounted with sage green Wedgwood...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian 19th Century Bed Wrought Iron, Decorated with Mother of Pearl Scales
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Romantic single bed in iron of the 19th century. Headboard and footboard enameled wood effect with floral decorations and mother of pearl scales.
Measures cm: H 170\104, W 95, D 2...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Woodard Chantilly Rose Wrought Iron Dining Table
Located in Stamford, CT
This is the classic vintage Woodard Chantilly Rose wrought iron round dining table with a new custom cut quarter inch thick round g...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Original Gilbert Stuart Oil Painting Portrait of Henrietta Hillegas, ca. 1796
By Gilbert Stuart
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Original Gilbert Stuart oil painting portrait of Henrietta Hillegas (Mrs. Joseph Anthony), ca. 1796
Exquisite portrait by the American painter Gilber...
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Silvered Carved Wooden Pedestal
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered Neoclassical pedestal with its original silver-leaf gilding.
Great to use as a display for a small collection or just with some candles.
Italy, circa 1780. Weathe...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Cast Iron Horse Doorstop Signed Hunter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast iron horse doorstop Signed Hunter.
Copyright 1949. VA Metal Crafters, Waynesboro, VA.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
A Rare and Important American Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson, Circa 1870
Located in New York, NY
A Rare and Important American White Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson Holding The Declaration of Independence. Circa 1870, in the Manner of Horatio Stone (1808 –1875).
Inscribed on scroll: 'The Declaration of Independence, It becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another. etc. etc. T. Jefferson.
The present work is unsigned but is reminiscent of Horatio Stone's life-size marble figure of John Hancock...
Category
19th Century American Antique 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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