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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
Large Pair of Neoclassical Sterling Silver Column-Form Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Large pair of Neoclassical (made in the Victorian Period), sterling silver column-form candlesticks, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1898, Henry Wigful - maker. Each candlestick measures 11 1/6 inches high x 5 1/4 inches deep x 5 1/4 inches wide. Columns are swirled in design. The capital of each column is designed with acanthus leaves. The base of each candlestick is decorated with profiles of the Green Man (a good luck symbol...
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1890s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Berlin Blue and Gold Vase Mounted as Lamp, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
Berlin blue and gold vase mounted as lamp, circa 1820.
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1820s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Mid Century Gilt Faux Bamboo Three Tier Bar Cart
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous three tiered gilt faux bamboo bar cart from France. Glides effortlessly on its caster wheels. Shelves are 11 inches apart from each other. In excellent vintage condition wit...
Category

1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Unique Tulip Shaped Garden Urn/Planter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Italian tulip-shaped urn or planter, crafted from cement, combines robust functionality with aesthetic grace, making it a striking addition to any garden setting. The tulip sha...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cement

Henkel Harris Wild Black Cherry Oval Wall Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Henkel Harris Wild Black Cherry Oval Wall Mirror with stylized deep ogee profile and inside edge bead. Wire on back for hanging. Tag on back: Virginia Galleries, The Henkel-Harris Co. Winchester...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Cherry

Vintage Tapestry by Hans Krondahl 1'10" x 2'1"
Located in New York, NY
Soft Neutral Vintage Artistic Hans Krondahl Flower Tapestry by Hans Krondahl, country of origin: America, Circa date: Vintage
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool, Linen

Soft Neutral Vintage Artistic Hans Krondahl Flower Tapestry 1'6" x 1'6"
Located in New York, NY
Soft Neutral Vintage Artistic Hans Krondahl Flower Tapestry by Hans Krondahl, country of origin: America, Circa date: Vintage
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool, Linen

Vintage Italian Pink Marble Classical Style Round Column Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Pink Marble Classical Style Round Column Pedestal Plant Stand. Item features Beautiful pink veins, very nice vintage pedestal, approx 160 lbs. Circa Mid 20th Century....
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Americana Windsor Style Chair / Rush Seat
By Nicholas & Stone Co
Located in Malibu, CA
Attributed to but not stamped "Nicholas & Stone" vintage mahogany /maple Windsor style bow back side chair with original rush seat.
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Rush, Mahogany

20th Century Pair of White Resin Cherub Lamps on Wooden Bases by G. Ruggeri
Located in Miami, FL
These lamps have a white creram glazed finish that covers this pair of resin cherubs from Italy in the early 20th century. They sit upon black finis...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Resin

Pair of Venetian Bronze & Decorative Etched Mirrored Wall Sconces, C. 1800
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Venetian two-arm bronze mirrored wall sconces with etched decorative floral, bird, and butterfly motif. Sconces retain the origina...
Category

Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Russian Giltwood Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
Period Early 19th Century Russian Giltwood and Painted Armchair or Bergere. In style of Rossi. Incredible proportion and size. Good size for modern sitting...
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Early 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Impressive Pair Of Neoclassical Style Cut Crystal And Bronze Chandeliers
Located in Cypress, CA
Impressive Pair of French Neoclassical-Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Ten-Light chandeliers. 48 x 34 inches
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1990s French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Giuseppe Maggiolini Neoclassical Marquetry Chest of Drawers, Italy, circa 1960
By Giuseppe Maggiolini
Located in Miami, FL
Giuseppe Maggiolini neoclassical marquetry chest of drawers, Italy, circa 1960 Offered for sale is a fine Italian marquetry commode by the prominent cabinet maker Giuseppe Maggio...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Style Georgian Fire Mantel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large-scale neoclassical style antique fire mantel dating from the Georgian era circa 1800. Made in pine, this impressive fireplace is highly decorative, carved with floral swags and scrolling foliage to the frieze beneath an egg and dart trim with stylised Greek key dentals. Over 220 years old, this Georgian fire surround...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Pine

Pair Wedgwood Creamware Dishes Hand Painted England Circa 1810
Located in Katonah, NY
Made by Wedgwood in England circa 1810, this pair of creamware dishes features a handpainted neoclassical border decorated with a band of green acanthus leaves separated by black dar...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Creamware

Wedgwood American Clipper Collectible Blue White Porcelain Partial 40-Piece Set
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a beautiful set of Wedgwood American Clipper in navy blue and white. Classic and crisp with the iconic, three masted clipper ship as...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Sevres Hand Painted Turquoise Porcelain Lidded Urns
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a pair of Sevres hand painted porcelain turquoise lidded urns. Both of them are depicting in the front a sea shore fishermen scenes. In one, a group of fishermen are preparing a sailboat and in the other one, they are pulling the net. The back are adorned with some gilt fishing tools and baskets with foliages. Both scenes are golden framed with scrolls of acanthus and flowers beside them. Gilt white concave long oval shaped rings alternated with gilt foliages and shamrocks decorate the necks of the urns. The same pattern are repeated in the lids, but no white color in the center. The bell shaped lids ended with pinecones finials. A mix of scrolls and Greek keys serve as handles. The round bases are also decorated with gilt foliages. The Sevres hallmark appears in the lids and below the bases. One of the urn’s painting...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Library Stepladder in Wood, Leather and Brass
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice library stepladder is made of wood and brass, the steps are trimmed in leather. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Swedish Late 18th Century Neoclassical Painted Bed with Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish neoclassical period painted rams head bed from the late 18th century, with new mattress, box spring and upholstery. Created in Sweden during the later years of the 18th century, this bed includes the headboard, side rails and footboard, as well as a custom mattress measuring 52" D x 75" W. Showcasing an out-scrolling back, rams heads on the posts and a carved ribbon-tied medallion with beaded accents, echoed on the sides, this neoclassical period late 18th century Swedish bed...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price i...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Antique a circa 1900 Caldwell large leaded glass light fixture with interior lights
Category

Early 20th Century American 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

19th C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy NY
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy NY, USA , Mid 19th Century A rare 19th-century American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern by S.M....
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Laudarte SRL Italy Gilt Bronze Candelabra Marble Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Miami, FL
Laudarte SRL Italy Gilt Bronze Candelabra Marble Table Lamps, Pair Offered for sale is a pair of fine Italian candelabra mounted as lamps by Laudarte SRL Milano, Italy. They are w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Bronze, Wire

Intira Candle Factory Lalique 'Bacchantes' Nude Figural Large Wax Candle 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Intira Candle Factory figural nude cylindrical candle. Styled after Lalique "Bacchantes" Dimensions: 14.5" x 9.5" x 9.5"
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Other

Pair of Neoclassical Regency Style Brass Fireplace Fender Benches
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive pair of fireplace fender bench seats made in the English regency taste by Maitland-Smith. The bench seats feature neoclassical style x-form patinated brass arrows centered...
Category

20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Set of Three French Neoclassical Style Nesting Bar Carts with Glass Shelves
Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of three French Neoclassical style nesting bar carts from the 20th century with pierced galleries, glass shelves, acorn finials and fluted legs on casters. This elegant set of ...
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Henry Chawner English Georgian Neoclassical Goblets, 1793
Located in New York, NY
Pair of George III sterling silver goblets. Made by Henry Chawner in London in 1793. Ovoid bowl on cylindrical stem flowing into raised foot. Bowl underside and foot rim reeded. Bowl...
Category

1790s British Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

French 19th Century Marble Sculpture of a Nymph after the Bath on Pedestal
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style marble sculpture from the 19th century depicting a nymph after the bath on a gray and white marble base. This exquisite French Neoclassical style marble s...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Mid-Century Coffee Table by Palazzi dell'Arte Cantù , Paolo Buffa attributed
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Mid-Century Walnut coffee table by Palazzi dell'Arte Cantù attributed to Paolo Buffa, edged top and gold leaf lion feet. Rounded top . Elegant and modern with a classic baroque shape...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Stunning Neoclassical Style Tapestry Upholstered Bench
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stylish Neoclassical bench having reeded cast brass tapered legs and fabulous tapestry upholstery with royal shield motif.
Category

1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Antique English Neoclassical Figural Silver Plated Samovar w/Rams & Elephants
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Neoclassical/Egyptian Revival Figural Silver Plated Samovar Coffee Urn with Rams, Sphinx, Bear and Elephants. Item features engraving to front that reads "C.F.B. from...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

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

Set of Six Ralph Lauren Home Clivedon Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of six neoclassical style clivedon dining chairs designed by Ralph Lauren. The bench-made bespoke chairs feature a klismos style beech frame with rich faux macassar ebon...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Nickel

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Set of Six White-Grey Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique set of six Italian dining room, side chairs made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, patinated in light grey in the late Neoclassical style with scrolled back rest and beaut...
Category

Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Pine

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.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cement

Vintage Pair Of Italian Faux Bamboo Mirror Candle Sconces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These impressive vintage Italian mirrored candle sconces were a bit challenging to photograph because of the mirror reflection. Each sconce accommodates 1 candle Heavy, solid wro...
Category

1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron, Gold Leaf

Giltwood Chaise Lounge By Ebanista/Pakzad International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning, carved gilt-wood bench with rolled arms and velvet upholstery from Ebanista/Pakzad International Real 24kt gold leaf finish and salmon pink velvet upholstery. A stateme...
Category

Early 2000s European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Velvet

French Empire Venus And Cupid Mantel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This splendid French Empire gilt bronze mantel clock features an exquisitely detailed scene of Venus and Cupid sharing a tender moment. Depicting the story of the goddess consoling h...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Italian Concrete Garden Cherub Statue
Located in Wichita, KS
Early 20th century concrete Italian garden statue of cherub /putti figure, c. 1920. This charming, angelic statue is suitable for outdoor use. We offer expedited, fully-insured, cu...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Concrete

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...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Neo Classical Giltwood Beveled Three Panel Mantle Mirror
Located in Pasadena, CA
Griffin Motif Three Panel Mantle Mirror. Each panel within the mirror has a beveled edge. The Giltwood frame is in great condition with gargoyle motifs. Measures approx - 62w x 41h ...
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

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

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...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

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

Elegant antique style two armed wall light
Located in London, GB
This decorative wall light is in the style of British neoclassical architect Robert Adam. Handcrafted and cut from metal, this stunning piece is beautifully gilded in a distressed go...
Category

2010s British Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Gold Leaf

19th Century Pair of Oval Mirrors
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A decorative pair of C19th giltwood oval mirrors, with beaded frames and stuff leaf inner moulds. Good shape and condition. Retaining original plates and gilt. Circa 1860. Price incl...
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1860s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

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...
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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

Laudarte SRL Italian Gilt Bronze Rock Crystal Marble Lamps, Micro-Infused Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Laudarte SRL Italian Gilt Bronze Rock Crystal Marble Lamps, Micro-Infused Gold Offered for sale is a pair of fine Italian candelabra mounted as lamps by Laudarte SRL Milano, Italy....
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal, Marble, Bronze

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...
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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

19th Century Bronze Paperweight
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is a beautiful and heavy Neoclassical paperweight, a must-have accessory for your period writing desk. It was made from bronze a flower motif.
Category

1890s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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 pati...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Set of Four Jacques Garcia for Baker Marat Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of four mahogany dining chairs designed by Jacques Garcia for Baker. The Marat dining chairs (Model # BA3848) feature a mahogany frame with a neoclassical klismos inspir...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Edward F. Caldwell & Co., Wedgwood, Carpanese Home Italia, and Workstead. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $20 and tops out at $4,125,484 while the average work can sell for $3,450.

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