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
18th Century Dutch Delft Pottery Blue and White Neoclassical Antique Collectors
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique Dutch Delft cabinet plate
Material: Delft pottery, earthenware tin glazed
Maker: The 3 Bells factory (1670- 1841), marked at the back
Origin: The Netherlands, Delft 18...
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Delft, Pottery, Earthenware
Maison Jansen Curule Stool in Stitched Leather, Brass and Metal
Located in North Miami, FL
Such an elegant stool/ bench by Maison Jansen, features brass ringlet finials, hooved brass feet and a stitched leather seat - ALL in excellent vintage condition.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
20th Century French Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning 20th Century French coffee table brings timeless elegance and sophistication to any space. The table features a sleek, ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Historistic Ceiling Lamp Vienna Around 1890s with Glass Sticks
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic ceiling lamp vienna around 1890s with glass sticks
Polished and stove enamelled
Glass sticks are replaced ( new ).
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 19th Century French or Baltic Neoclassical Marble Top Cabinet
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful early 19th century French or Baltic neoclassical walnut and marble top 2 door cabinet with canted corners and turned legs. This cabinet came from an incredible apartment in...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Small Marble Neoclassical Pedestal
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique small marble Neoclassical pedestal is the ideal choice for displaying a small sculpture, vase, or objet d'art. It's also a good choice as a riser ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
18th Century Italian Walnut Credenza With Inlay
Located in Carmine, TX
Credenza hand-made in Italy in the mid 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut and cherry inlay. The credenza shows the typical Italian cantered corners, which make it a perfect...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Classic Upholstered Dining Chair (Sets of 2)
Located in Westwood, NJ
A beautiful homage to English influence in 19th-century design, where elegance meets modern comfort. Slender saber legs and a sculptural wooden frame define the base, offering a deli...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Maison Jansen French Side Tables with Brass Rams Head and Hoof Detail
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Pair of French Neoclassical style end tables by Maison Jansen. They are made from curved brushed steel and the tops are supported by finely chiseled brass rams heads and hooves.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Royal Doulton Dewars Whiskey
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Royal Doulton dewars wisky
Model The Watchman
Origin England
material: ceramic with shaped head
Circa 1930.
Category
1930s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Set Of Six Consulate Style Painted Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Each painted in a cream white with a matt finish. Square back and bowed seat. Turned arms reminiscent of barrels. Circular tapered legs. Upholstered in orange velvet. Ex Luther Antiq...
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
1930 Etched Mirror Sconces 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1930 bronze and etched mirror backplate sconces with two lights
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
Victorian Neoclassical-Style Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical-style, Victorian Period, sterling silver candlesticks, London, year-hallmarked for 1895, William Hutton and Sons - Makers. Each candlestick measures 3 inches wide (at wi...
Category
1890s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
20th Century Italian Desk Circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th Century Italian desk, dating circa 1900, is crafted from high-quality walnut, and showcases the Neoclassical style’s elegance and attention to detail. The desk features a s...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Wrought Iron Brown Painting Set of Garden Bistro Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
New French wrought iron painting set of garden bistro outdoor
Indoor & Outdoor
The price includes two chairs and one white marble top table. Available ...
Category
2010s European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Italian Crystal Green Champagne Flutes by Vietri - Set of 3
By Vietri
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of three vintage unused champagne flutes by Vietri. Each flute has an optical green body and a transparent green stem. The original stickers are attached at the bottom. This wo...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
19th Century Reproduction Farnese Hercules Statue
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A beautifully patinated 19th century European stone statue depicting the Farnese Hercules, which is an ancient statue of Hercules made by Glykon in the early third century AD - one o...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
Magnificent Bohemian Engraved Citrine Cut to Clear Floral Vase, Style of Moser
By Moser
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Magnificent Bohemian Engraved Citrine Cut to Clear Floral Vase
Bohemia, Czech Republic, Post WWII Circa 1950
A stunning example of craftsmanship from Bohemia, Czech Republic, circa ...
Category
20th Century Czech Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Pillowcase Made from a 19th C. American Linen Coverlet
Located in Istanbul, TR
Jacquard Coverlets occupy an important place in American material culture.
They were used as bed covers , and they are reversible.
Pillowcase does not come with an insert.
Linen in ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Linen
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
Set of 1840’s Paint Decorated and Stenciled chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exceptional set of four 1840’s paint decorated and stenciled rush seat chairs in completely original condition. All chairs are tight and solid and all of the rush seats are in great condition. No damage old breaks or repairs whatsoever on any of these chairs. Original dry crusty surface and beautifully paint decorated. A great piece of early American chairs...
Category
1840s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maple
Exceptional 19th Century Italian Pietra Dura Marble Centre Table
Located in Rome, IT
The circular top decorated with various specimen marbles including Rosso antico, serpentino, Giallo antico, Palombino, Malachite , Granito, Carrara .. ecc.
Masterpiece of Italian cr...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
19th Century Iron Fireplace Screen, France – Original Condition
Located in Barcelona, ES
19th Century Iron Fireplace Screen, France – Original Condition
Add a touch of antique charm to your home with this elegant 19th-century iron fireplace screen, crafted in France. Th...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair Of Neoclassical Style Bronze Gueridon Tables for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The pair with fine traditional Campaign form having Bronze Strap frames with the legs terminating in a delicately rendered Paw foot. The Stone tops in a deep black with good color d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Bronze
Neoclassical Greek Revival White Bisque Porcelain "Bacchus" Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This refined modernist neoclassical sculpture was realized in Germany. The piece depicts a bacchanal featuring Greek goddesses; young cherubic children; and even a bear, executed in ...
Category
1980s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair Mahogany Up Russian Neoclassical Style Commodes / Nightstands
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of mahogany double step up Russian neoclassical style commodes. Each of these custom quality commodes have fine polished mahogany finishes decorated with bronze mounts. The tape...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Tall, Empire-Style Pair of Sterling Silver Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Tall, Empire-style sterling silver candelabra with removable arms, Preisner Silver Co., Wallingford, CT., Ca. 1935. Graceful design. Each of the pair, which is weighted, measures 15 ...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
After Barye (19th Century) And Guillemin, Cavalier Arabe Revenant De La Chasse
Located in Germantown, MD
A Massive After Alfred Barye (French 1839-1882) And Emile Guillemin (French 1841-1907), Cavalier Arabe Revenant De La Chasse, Coated Cast Metal Sculpture. "Cavalier Arabe”, which i...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Maison Jansen Royal dining table black lacquered top 1960s
Located in Paris, IDF
This long oval black lacquered top extension dining table is one of Maison Jansen's most iconic pieces. Named Royal, this table was a special design by Pierre Delbée for French actre...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th c. Swedish Neoclassical Pair of Demilune Console Tables, Stockholm 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Swedish Neoclassical period demilune console tables with wide rounded apron standing on four carved, elegant tapered and fluted legs.
Many layers of newer paint scraped to it...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
1900’s Caldwell Leaded Glass and Silver Plated Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
circa 1900’s Unusual silver plated bronze Caldwell leaded glass light fixture with Ram’s head and flowers in designing
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair Venetian Fruitwood & Olive Wood Bombe Chests/Nightstands, Circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Venetian Fruitwood and Olive Wood Bombe Chests/Nightstands, circa 1950s
A pair of Venetian Fruitwood and Olive Wood Bombe Chests/Nightstands from Italy, circa 1950s. Each chest...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Olive
The Cave Of The Storm Nymphs Oil Painting Edward Poynter Sirens Boats Treasure
Located in Dayton, OH
The Cave of the Storm Nymphs by Edward Poynter Large format Hand Painted reproduction. Oil on Canvas, Framed. Depicts three nude sirens luring ships w...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Kuznetsov Porcelain Tea Set
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Russian Kuznetsov porcelain factory tea set for 6 persons, including 6 cups, 6 saucers, and teapot with cover. Cobalt and gold, Handpainted floral design. No paint loss . Gre...
Category
Early 1900s Latvian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
English Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish Neoclassical Design
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white round jewelry dish with neoclassical design, circa 20th century, 1979, England...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Jacques Adnet Leather and Brass Bed, 1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
Elegant bed frame by French designer Jacques Adnet. Completely wrapped in black saddle leather. Characteristic stacked bamboo motif. Signature Jacques A...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Large Italian White Glazed Urns, Neoclassical Style ca. 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Large Italian White Glazed Urns, Neoclassical Style ca. 1890
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Bronze Horse Jockey Equestrian Racing Trophy Statue After Pierre Jules Mene 10"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage horse trophy / statue / sculpture. Made of bronze featuring an oval marble base and plaque from the Dehere Member Guest tournament at Due Process Golf Club and Stables in Colts Neck...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Early 20th Century Italian Majolica Urn
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th century Italian majolica urn. This gorgeous Italian majolica or maiolica urn or jardiniere is hand decorated with serpents, dolphins an...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Maiolica, Majolica
Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Giltwood Trumeau Mirror Ca 1820
Located in Encinitas, CA
Finely ornamented, large Italian Neoclassic Style Italian Trumeau mirror. Patinated beige lacquer antiqued by age, combines with gold giltwood details to create a grande & impressive...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Set of Eight Michael Taylor Margot Dining Chairs Distressed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of eight Michael Taylor Margot labeled dining chairs featuring a weathered and distressed finish to mimic age. The set consists of six side chairs and two host armchairs mea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"Boat" bed in carved mahogany wood, 19th century.
Head and feet of the same height, are decorated with a circular molding, while the rear, by harmony, follows the lines of the front...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Neoclassical Venetian Brass Standing Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian brass mirror from Venice boutique at San Marco square. Mirror is a full size length and adjustable like a chevalier mirror. The mirror itself ...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Giltwood Neoclassical Mirror
Located in Huntington, NY
Giltwood Neoclassical mirror. One large rectangular mirror surrounded by ebonized moldings flanked by 2 smaller panels below a ebonized composition panel below acorn & gilt crown molding.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Gilt Brass Chiavari Chair Neoclassical Style
Located in Hanover, MA
Neoclassical style gilt brass Chiavari chair with original claret red velvet upholstery, circa 1955.
The brass has a gilt wash or gold plating giving it an extra rich and refinied ap...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
2 Antique Neoclassical Carved Walnut Figural Bas Relief Panels Plaques 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique hand carved walnut bas relief panels / wall plaques, showing Neoclassical female figures, one holding sheaves of wheat and the other ...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Antique French Neoclassical 18K Gold Snuffbox
Located in New York, NY
French Neoclassical 18k gold snuffbox, ca 1800. Oval with straight sides; cover hinged. On cover top is garden with lush vegetation and flower baskets inhabited by an alert dog eyeing up the birds; on underside is vase. Both have leafing scroll surround. On sides same alternating with cornucopias...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold
The Bolection A: A Classical Stone Fireplace Profile Without Shelf or Plinths
Located in Chicago, IL
The Bolection A stone fireplace shares a classical Bolection-style profile with our Bolection B design, but without the top shelf piece and the plinths. The molding profile curves o...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Early 19th Century Baltic Neoclassical Walnut Dining Table, Style of Thomas Hope
By Thomas Hope
Located in Essex, MA
Neoclassical walnut round dining table in style of Thomas Hope.
Beautifully figured crotch walnut pedestal with four Egyptian recumbent lions bearing strong similarity to designs by Thomas Hope.
Large tilting top...
Category
Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak, Paint, Walnut
Set of 20th Century Neoclassical Brass and Iron Fireplace Tools
Located in Germantown, MD
A Set of Neoclassical Brass and Iron Fireplace Tools in good vintage condition. Four tools and stand.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Connecticut Valley rush seat painted Hitchcock side chair, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Hitchcock rush seat side chair with a tie-on seat cushion. The chair features the original gilt and bronze powder stencil decoration on the double cornucopia back splat as w...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
Bronze inkwell George Josef Burgstaller (German/Austrian)
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze inkwell Georg Josef BURGSTALLER
(German/Austrian)
Neo classical woman signed Burgstaller
ruge marble.
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Neoclassical Italian Cherry Chest of Drawers with Inlay
Located in Carmine, TX
Chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using cherry and decorated with walnut and ebonised inlay veneer. The chest of drawers shows the typical straight lines of Itali...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Satinwood, Walnut
Mid-Century American Classical Maple Drop Leaf Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A skillfully crafted Mid-Century American Classical Maple Drop Leaf Side Table in great vintage condition. Measures 34" in width open, 14.5 in width cl...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maple
Neoclassic French Pair of 19th C. Bergères Armchairs 'Nicely Sized Seats!'
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical pair of carved-wood and upholstered tub-style armchairs from the 19th century. This antique pair of bergères occasional c...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Leather Horse Animal Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful all leather horse animal sculpture, in the Ralph Lauren style, circa late-20th century. This hand-crafted piece is clad in a light ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather
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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