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.
Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.
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Style: Neoclassical
Period: 20th Century
Vintage French Neoclassical Cast Iron Large Square Low Garden Pedestal Base Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Large Square Low Garden Pedestal Bases -a Pair. Item features Heavy cast iron construction (approx 100 lbs each), distressed/weathered fin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Minerva
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological roman subject of Minerva in limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto.
Measurements: Statue cm 180, base cm 80.
Minerva (Pallas Athena in Gr...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Pair of Michael Taylor Montecito Garden Drinks Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of aluminum patio and garden Montecito drink tables designed by Michael Taylor. The tables features a square top crafted from molded cast stone with conforming corners....
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Exceptional Italian Neoclassical Specimen Marble Coffee / Cocktail Table
Located in New York, NY
Our magnificent Italian specimen marble low table in the neoclassical style depicts a potted plant and various neoclassical motifs. 17 inches tall, 61 1/4 inches wide and 37 inches ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Cement Cherub and Dolphin Garden Water Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Cast Cement Cherub and Dolphin Garden Water Fountain (approx 50 lbs). Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 21" H x 10" W x 12" D.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cement
Maison Jansen Style Neoclassical Brass & Iron Curule Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maison Jansen Style Neoclassical Brass & Iron Curule Bench
France, Circa 1960s
A Maison Jansen Style Neoclassical Brass & Iron Curule Bench, circa 1960s, from France. This exquisit...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
K'ang Hsi Coffee Table by Rose Tarlow "Melrose House"
By Emilio Roselli
Located in New York, NY
K'ang Hsi Coffee Table by Rose Tarlow 'Melrose House,' Chinese style with intricate black lacquer and hand-painted gold leaf flowers.
Featuring a unique design with turned-up sides...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Murano Large 24 Arms Amber Glass Chandelier
By Venetian School, Formia Murano
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare Impressive Neoclassical Venetian chandelier made in highest quality hand blown glass in amber clear glass with 24 arms set up for 24 candelabra lights at up to 25 watts E 14 Bul...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Surtout de Table, French Circa 1900
Located in London, GB
This beautiful large tray was made in France in the early 1900s.
Made from silver with an eglomise glass top and detailed feet - please take a look at all our pictures to see all th...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
1930s Neoclassical Style Terracotta Sicilian Head of Medusa
Located in Catania, Sicilia
A glazed terracotta head Of Medusa hand-crafted in Caltagirone, small town of Sicily famous for hand-crafted ceramics. The head has a brown glaze with signs of age. Medusa, a figure ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Crystal and Gilt Brass Dresser Casket / Box
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful molded crystal jewelry chest, likely of French origin, with gilt brass hardware, 7 1/8 by 4 1/2 by 5 inches and in very good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Bronze Albert Hinrich Hussmann "Trotting Horse" c. 1908
Located in Münster, DE
Bronze Albert Hinrich Hussmann "Trotting Horse"
Albert Hinrich Hussmann (1874-1946), bronze "Trotting Horse", patinated bronze, c. 1908, inscribed on the plinth, "Albert Hinrich Hus...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Neoclassic Ferguson Copeland Beidermeire Mirrors Beveled Edge
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Spectacular pair of neoclassical mirrors with dolphin or fish and ancanthus detail. Imposing presence with mantle style top, center star flanked by dolphin fish. Nicely tapered desig...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
20th Century Crystal Flower Vase
Located in Lučenec, SK
A beautiful flower vase, one-of-a-kind, this is the only surviving piece. It was hand carved, features 2 men toasting with wine glasses.
Category
1960s Czech Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Pair of Mario Papperzini for the John Salterini Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large pair of mid-century modern iron patio and garden dining chairs attributed to Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The tall chairs have an iconic design with a square back inset...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
1960s Italian Pair Of Lacquered Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Spectacular, 1960s pair of Italian lacquered armchairs with velvet seats.
The chairs have been professionally lacquered in an off-white color-way and the seats have been reupholste...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Maison Jansen Mirrored Dresser
Located in PARIS, FR
Neoclassical style dresser, made of mirror, bronze handles.
Created by Atelier René Schmitt for Maison Jansen, circa 1940.
Category
1940s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Edwardian Period Pair of Sterling Silver Neoclassical-Style Candlesticks
By H. Matthews
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Period, pair of sterling silver, Neoclassical-Style candlesticks, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1909, H. Matthews - maker. Each candlestick stands 5 1/2 inches h...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neoclassical Style Swedish Small Painted Bench with Carved Guilloche Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassical style small bench from the 20th century with gray and cream painted finish, carved side supports, guilloche friezes and fluted legs. This Swedish Neoclassical ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
John Vesey Style Steel Bronze Neoclassical Console Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive brushed steel and patinated bronze clad writing table, desk, or console made in the manner and style of John Vesey (American 1924-1992). The desk is fronted by two storage...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Four round wall reliefs in plaster. Ca 1900
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Four round plaster reliefs including Bertel Thorvaldsen motifs and biblical motifs.
Circa 1900.
In good condition with a few minor chips.
Hanging attachments on the backs.
Dimensions...
Category
Early 20th Century Scandinavian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Hazel-Atlas Red Polka Dot Highball Glasses in Caddy, S/8
By Hazel-Atlas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A charming set of eight polka dotted highballs in a metal caddy, by Hazel-Atlas Glass, circa late 1930s-early 1940s.
Cheerfully perfect for toting to your summer table!
The glasse...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair 20th Century Venetian Silver Giltwood Mirrored Obelisks
Located in Houston, TX
Large pair of decorative 20th Century Venetian mirror obelisks in the Neoclassical style. Each paneled in antiqued etched beveled mirror, attached with glass rosettes, and supported ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
1900s Neo Classical Terracotta Italian Crater Vase
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An amazing crater vase hand-crafted in Grottaglie, small town in Puglia famous for high quality ceramics. It's in original condition with normal signs of use and age, it's composed b...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
A Fine Opaline Pendant
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Opaline Glass Pendant. 3 lights. Circa, 1900.
Dimensions: Height 33" Diameter 19"
CW5063
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
Mario Buatta Custom Slipper Chair in Floral Fabric - Barbara J. Walters Estate
By Mario Buatta
Located in Morristown, NJ
20th c., American, a floral print linen slipcover over a vintage chair. A beautiful Buatta fabric slipcover with flora, fauna and dragonflies on a duck egg blue ground. The seat and ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Linen, Fabric
Raymond Subes Style Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Raymond Subes Style Marble top coffee table .
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Brass Chiavari Chair and Stool, Seats Covered in Green Velvet. Italian Work.
By Chiavari
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare set of a brass Chiavari chair and its stool or ottoman with seats covered in red velvet. This is an Italian work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Maison Lancel brass Horse Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Lancel brass Horse Sconces.
US rewired, refinished.
Category
1960s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare IMHOF Bronze Enamel Alarm Travel Clock
By Arthur Imhof
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 15 jewels Swiss round clock. It depicts an enamel round frontal panel painted with a colorful beautiful bouquet of flowers framed by gilded bronze Roman numerals dial. In t...
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920 Caldwell Neoclassic Style Leaded Glass Lantern
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920’s Caldwell bronze and leaded glass lantern with interior light
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Silvered Steel Curule Stool with Swan Heads and Faux-Leather
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative neoclassical style curulle stool is made of silvered steel with swan heads. Silver Plated missing on some areas. The seat is made of a black faux-leathe...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair Mid-Century Neoclassical Cut Crystal & Brass Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Mid-Century Neoclassical Cut Crystal & Brass Table Lamps feature a design influenced by neoclassical architecture, yet rendered with a modern flair. The diamond patterns of the...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
1920's Extendable side table
Located in Brno, CZ
This is an original extendable side table believed to be produced in the early 1920’s.
This type of side table was produced from 19th century and was a very popular piece for its p...
Category
1910s Unknown Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Beech
Neoclassical Fireplace Tools in Brass with Duck Heads, French, circa 1960
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This set of neoclassical fireplace tools on stand are made of brass and iron. They are displaying duck heads. This is a French work, in the style of Maison Jansen, circa 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Large Pair of Midcentury Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous pair of Murano glass table lamps with a white marble base.
Made in Italy in the 1960s.
Please take a look at all our pictures to see the pretty gold flecks to the glass...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Gilt Bronze Two Tier Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gilt Bronze Two Tier Chandelier. 9 lights (3 on top & 6 on bottom).
France, circa 1900.
Dimensions: Height 33" Diameter 29"
CW61
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
High quality large vintage giltwood floor or wall mirror by Deknudt
By Deknudt
Located in Leesburg, VA
igh quality large vintage rectangular giltwood floor or wall mirror by Deknudt
Deknudt
Deerlijk, Belgium; 20th century
Glass, giltwood
Approximate size: 72.75 (h) x 40 (w) x 2 (d)...
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Maison Baguès Bronze and cloudy mirror nesting tables
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Baguès Bronze and cloudy mirror nesting tables
Dimension :
21.5/20/14
19.5/19/13
17.5/17/17
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Decorative Oval Brass Mirror with Large Noddles on Top
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant and decorative oval mirror is made of brass with large voddles on Top. This is a French. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
2 Metropolitan Galleries Neoclassical Bronze Rams Head Sculpture Pedestals Stand
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Pair of French Neoclassical Style Bronze Rams Head Sculpture Pedestals or Plant Stands by Metropolitan Galleries. Cast by the traditional, Lost Wax Bronze Casting method. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Purple Baccarat Tzar Champagne Coupe
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
Created for Tsar Nicholas II, this clear crystal bowl - overlaid in coloured crystal with a high stem, a scalloped base, and diamond and palm leaf decorations - is spectacular. This ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Maison Jansen Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine & Elegant Gilt Bronze & Crystal Chandelier by Maison Jansen.
8 lights. France, circa 1930.
Dimensions: Height 36" Diameter 32"
CW5574
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Red lacquer 2 tier Maison Baguès Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Red lacquer 2 tier Maison Baguès Side Table
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Maison Baguès style Brass and glass side tables
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Baguès style Brass and glass side tables
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
2 Antique Italian Neoclassical Louis XV Bronze Cherub Sculptures Statues 45"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Monumental Italian Neoclassical Cherub Putti Sculptures, circa first half 20th century. Made from bronze with ebonized and gilt detail. Each raised over a classical fluted an...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of neoclassical side tables from the Plaza Athénée
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of neoclassical side tables custom made by the cabinet maker Balzarotti for the presidential suite of the the French Parisian Palace Plaza Athénée .
Sold with an certificate of...
Category
1990s European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Maison Jansen Style 2 patina brass and gun metal Wall Sonces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Jansen Style 2 patina brass and gun metal Wall Sonces.
Original White opaline glass shades
Backplate is 3.5 diameter.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel, Bronze
2 Massive French Gilt Bronze Footed Palace Urns Planter Jardinière Vase Pair 59"
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental oversized pair of French Neoclassical style bronze urns / planters over stands, circa last quarter 20th century. These oversized planters are perfect for display indoor or...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage wrought iron chaise lounge chairs by Woodard, flower and leaves pattern
Located in San Jose, CA
SET of 2 vintage Chaise lounge chairs by Russell Woodard, with flower and leaves pattern,
rare pieces
made of wrought iron
on wheels to mo...
Category
1960s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
2 Antique Italian Neoclassical Louis XV Bronze Cherub Sculptures Statues 45"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Monumental Italian Neoclassical Cherub Putti Sculptures, circa first half 20th century. Made from bronze with ebonized and gilt detail. Each raised over a classical fluted an...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Figural Bronze Bacchus Tazza Garden Urns Footed Planter Jardinière 27"
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceptional set of footed bronze tazza urns. Features traditional Grecian form with gadrooned body and flared mouth with leaf trim. The urn is flanked on each side with magnificent f...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Vintage Silver Plate Fighting Cock / Rooster Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
A well made pair of vintage silver plate fighting cock / rooster sculptures, circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 10"W x 5"D x 7"H....
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Marble Sculpture depicting ‘Reverie: In the Days of Sappho'
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Neoclassical statuary marble sculpture depicting an interpretation of ‘In the Days of Sappho’ also known as 'Reverie', after the oil painting by John William Godward (circ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Breccia Marble, Statuary Marble
Antique Neoclassical Terra Cotta Garden Urn Patio Planter C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Terra Cotta Garden Urn Patio Planter C1910
Measures- 14.25''H x 14''W x 14''D
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa Newly Upholstered in White Silk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Finely Carved Mahogany Parlor Sofa Newly Upholstered in Elegant White Patterned Silk Blend Upholstery
This exquisite antique Duncan Phyfe style parlor sof...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
1910 bronze large milk glass neoclassical pendant light
Located in Surrey, BC
a classic well made light fixture in solid bronze details with old brass finish . rewired and tested , ready for install.
complete with large original milk glass globe.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Vintage French Carved Marble and Gilt Bronze Cassolettes Table Lamps
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a buffet, console or bedside tables with this elegant pair of antique cassolettes converted into table lamps. Crafted in France, circa 1920, the urns are made of carved vari...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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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