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
EJ Victor Empire Neoclassical Cherry & Burl Sideboard Credenza
By E. J. Victor
Located in Southampton, NJ
A bold Empire style sideboard. Carved cherry wood having ebonized columns with Burlwood top and diamond front brass pulls. E.J. Victor Fine Furnishings circa 1990.
Excellent overall...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century American Antebellum Portrait of a Lady, Original Giltwood Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century American Antebellum Portrait of a Lady, Original Giltwood Frame
Oil on Canvas 36-inches high x 30-inches wide
Apparently Unsigned
USA, Circa 1850s
This 19th-century ...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Giltwood, Paint
Newburyport Pewter Candlesticks by Towle, a Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of traditional pewter candlestick holders made by Towle Silversmiths. Sleek flared capitals and graduated round bases. Marked ‘Towle’ underneath.
Each measures 3.75" tall x ...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pewter
Wedgwood Black Basalt Water and Wine Ewers
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair of Black Basalt Sacred to Bacchus and Neptune Ewers
Wedgwood
Dated 1870
These extraordinary ewers are masterfully crafted in the renowned Sacred to Neptune and Sacred to Bacchu...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Set of Six Rare Walnut Klismos Style Chairs with Cane Seat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Notable Italian made set of chairs with classic Klismos form in walnut with gilt inlay carved inset back panels and hand-caned seats. The attention to detail in the construction is v...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Antique Mahogany Cabinet/Wardrobe/Linen Press
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A fine late 18th century neoclassical mahogany linen press/wardrobe in fantastic original condition. With two large cupboard doors over three drawers.
The cabinetmaker used only the...
Category
Late 18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th C. French Charming Bronze Jewelry Box with Limoges enamel
By Limoges
Located in Autonomous City Buenos Aires, CABA
19th C. French Charming Bronze Jewelry Box with Limoges enamel
Made in france
This Beautiful bronze jewelry box with delicately carved frames, and in the center with a wonderful por...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
c. 1910 Tiffany Sterling Silver "Winthrop" Flatware Service for 8
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1910 Tiffany Sterling Silver "Winthrop" Flatware Service for 8. Arts & Crafts "E" monogram. Service for 8 of dinner knives (10.125"), forks (7.5") & teaspoons (5.625"). Luncheo...
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage neoclassical pendant light, 1950s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage neoclassical style pendant light from the 1950s.
Gilt metal shade holder and decorated matte glass.
Tested and ready for use with a regular E27 light bulb holder.
1950s - ...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Walt Disneys "Mickey's Trailer, 1938", Iconic Color Animation Cel
Located in Stockholm, SE
Walt Disney, "Mickey's Trailer, 1938". Celluloid (xenographic line, ink-enhanced hand painted). Stamped The Walt Disney Company. Numbered 52/500.
29.5 x 49 cm. Movie "Mickey's Trailer," was the second short film, out of 100, that was produced 1938. An icon film. Published by Disney Art Editions in 1994. A certificate of authenticity executed by The Walt Disney Company accompanies the lot. Provenance: Animation Art Gallery/Amsterdam, acquired in 1995.
An original production-used animation cel...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plastic, Paper
19 Century Square Tapering Grey Marble Column with Bronze Trim
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A late 19 century tapering square column made of a white flourite marble called 'Lilac'. It is heavily veined in brown and black on a white background with touches of light red/lilac...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neo Classic Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
The four-drawer chest is beautifully lacquered and ebonized with a high sheen. The rectangular top and drawer fronts are framed with solid brass trim and the drawers have traditional...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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
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 Italian Neoclassical Painted Queen Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Neoclassical Painted QUEEN Bed is a splendid expression of the classical style that dates back three thousand years! Even the French embraced the style during the reign of Louis XVI, but in reality it never really went out of fashion. This example, with rectilinear headboard, rails and centermost portion of the footboard, is softened into the room with the introduction of radiused curves a the lower portion of the footboard's sides to connect to the rails. Beautifully carved molded detail appears in abundance across the entire framework, including spiral ribbon, egg and tongue & dart, with a particularly resplendent vine relief across the top of the headboard that is amazingly intricate. As it is supposed to be, the footboard steals the show, designed to take front stage in the room, and featuring an exquisite torchere set...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Pine, Paint
1900 Caldwell Silver Plated 16 Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Caldwell 16 lights silver plated chandeliers from a very prominent state in NYC with a beautiful neoclassic design
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Pair of Bronze Plaquettes with Putti, Signed Clodion, French, 19th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
In the first plaquette the putti drink wine, eat grapes, make music and wrestle in a field with a round temple in the background. Signed CLODION
In the second plaquette, young sat...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Neoclassical Faux Alabaster Table Lamps Beige
Located in Miami, FL
Wired and fully functional.
Measures: 33.50" high x 18" wide x shade depth 13.25".
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, 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
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
Neoclassic Period French Marble-Top Commode w/Paw Feet & Lion's Head Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic painted wood commode with marble top from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped white/gray marble top, above a case...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vintage Olive Green Neoclassical Tole Cache Pot, Made In Italy
Located in Doraville, GA
A vintage olive green, black and gold highlighted, gold stenciled tin / toleware planter resting on lion paw feet with ring handles. Beautiful regency design with an acanthus leaf bo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Tin
French Directoire Style Bed Frame, Pearl Grey Lacquered and Full of Charm
Located in Landivy, FR
This bed frame is a handmade and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century.
This period is remarkable with its straight, classical and timeless lines.
This wooden bed frame...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Oak
Mid-20th Century Classic American Wing Back Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
The classically elegant American wingback chair is upholstered for deep comfort in a green and yellow stripped faux satin fabric. The "knees" of the front legs of this wing chair feature stylized shells. Georgian Wing back chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair of American Mahogany Upholstered Slip Seat Gondola Chairs, c. 1830-35
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of American neoclassic mahogany and figured mahogany veneered slip seat gondola chairs in the French Restoration taste. The boxed slip seat is fitted to a bowed mahogany front s...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
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
19thC Cast Iron Mechanical Owl Bank with a Turning Head and Glass Eyes, 1880
By Shepard Hardware Company
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous cast iron Owl bank with a turning head coin lever and glass eyes. Lot of the original paint still intact. Missing the lock on the underside, not visi...
Category
1880s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Amaina Print "Midnight Moon", blue color signed and titled Blue Color USA
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Amaina Print "Midnight Moon", blue color signed and titled Blue Color USA
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Pair of Italian Venetian Style Painted Pine Commodes or Chests
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of Italian commodes or chest of drawers featuring a Venetian style painted finish. The large pine cases measure over 4 feet wide fronted by three storage drawers with patinated bronze ring pulls. The pine has an off-white ground decorated with ochre designs...
Category
20th Century Italian 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
19th Century Russian Empire Period Neoclassical Salon Suite
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most impressive five-piece Russian neoclassical partial gilt carved wood upholstered salon suite.
Born in the 19th century, during the ...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silk, Mahogany, Giltwood
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
Plaster Bust of Diana of Versailles
Located in Queens, NY
Plaster bust of Diana of Versailles, a statue of the Greek goddess Artemis.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Italian Marquetry Side Table Style Of Giuseppe Maggiolini Late 18th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 18th Century Italian neoclassical Marquetry Inlaid side table in the manner of Giuseppe Maggiolini (Italian1738-1814), who was a prominent cabinetmaker during the late 18th and ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Printed Tin Dolly Madison Ice Cream Flavor Board
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hanging Dolly Madison Ice Cream Lithographed Tin Flavor Board, circa late 1940s.
Ice Cream and soda flavor boards were originally displayed in soda fountains and general stores ac...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Pair of French Custom Louis XVI Style Carved Bergere, Office or Armchairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
A fine pair of French custom Louis XVI style carved bergere or armchairs each in a nice fabric with carved lines and open side arms.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks.
A gorgeous pair of crystal candlesticks By Tiffany & Co., New York, USA.
Austria, Late 20th Century
Measures: 4.5"W x 4.5"D x 8.5"H....
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Vintage Wooden Jaymar Toy on Wheels, circa 1930
By Jaymar
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Classic Jaymar Wooden Pull Along Toy from the 1930's. The toy features a boy sitting atop four wheels. This vintage child's toy is a wonderful piece to add to a current collection or...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Jo Mead Sculpture
By Jo Mead
Located in Winnetka, IL
A Jo Mead plaster lion's head painted sculpture mounted on a custom acrylic stand. Jo Mead (American, 1919-2000) found in an important lake forest, Illino...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paint, Plaster
English Adam Style Gilt and Marbled Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Adam-style (19th Century) green painted half round console table with gilt applied swag and medallion trim to apron and legs with a green marble top.
Antique condition
Category
19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Gold Leaf
Vintage Tessellated Pedestal Drum Dresser by Maitland Smith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Vintage Condition
Style: French Neoclassical
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Brass
Italian 18th Century Carved Giltwood Neo Classical Style bird Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwood bird ornament.
Made out of wood with later chalk restorations.
Italy circa 1780 . Weathered, losses and old repairs.
Measurements individual and includ...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Folding Screen
Located in Houston, TX
This six-panel screen borrows from the Roman practice as an homage to the great designers that came before. Ancient roman courtyard houses typically had architectural elements crown ...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood & Crystal 8 Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood & Crystal 8 Light Chandelier with Blue & Topaz Colored Glass Pendents, ca. 1790
Category
1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
Decorative Brass Sculpture representing a Duck
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative sculpture representing a duck is made of brass. This is a French work, very finely chiseled. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Wrought Iron Two Tier Standing Basket
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique two tier wrought iron 2 tier standing basket in excellent condition.
Solid Iron with great stability. For Indoor and outdoor use.
Measures 16.5" in width x 10.5" in depth...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
19th Century Original Paint Decorated Captains Chair with Eagle and Stars
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing all original painted and decorated sea captains chair from New England. This chair has the original gilded surface and a red painted base. This plank seat chair is in gr...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
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
American Classical Jenny Lind Bobbin Turned Painted Spool Bed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Late 19th century American classical Jenny Lind style twin bed featuring a distressed painted finish. Named after the 19th century Swedish opera singer the bed frame has bobbin turned or spool supports with decorative finials on top. The mattress opening is 74 by 38.5 inches which should fit a 75 by 38 inch twin mattress...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Sculptural Cast Bronze Native American Indian Chief Bookends
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Matched pair of detailed cast bronze bookends depicting a North American Indian Chief bust. There are no maker's marks, initials or signature of eith...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Round Mirrored Center Hall Table
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Custom round mirrored center hall table. Customization is available in different sizes and mirror finishes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Italian 19th Century Venetian Oval Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This is a lovely Venetian oval mirror from Italy. Its original plate has lots of foxing and aging. It would definitely add Old World elegance to a...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror
19th Century Italian Freestanding Mahogany Center Table - Antique Console Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Neoclassical Italian center table made of hand crafted shellac polished Mahogany, in good condition. The freestanding console table is composed with a white-grey marble to...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Medium Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A haven of relaxation where classic design meets cloud-like comfort. With its generously padded, rolled armrests and deep, inviting seat cushion, this chair is a call to leisure, cr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair of Maitland Smith Neoclassical Cast Stone Demilune Consoles
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent pair of neoclassical style cast stone demilune console tables featuring caryatid angel form legs. Late 20th century pieces designed by Maitland-Smith. Very heavy constructed ...
Category
20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone, Metal
Early Wedgwood Egyptian Revival Neoclassical Rosso Antico Coffee Pot
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Wedgwood rosso antico coffee pot made ca. 1810. The pot's red body is accentuated by black basalt details in the Egyptian Revival style.
Developed by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1760s, rosso antico famously exhibits the Egyptian Revival style that became popular in the early 19th century during Napoleon...
Category
Early 19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Earthenware
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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