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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.

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Style: Neoclassical
Sponge Ware Pottery "Butter" Crock, 19th Century
By American Sponge Ware Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century Large sponge ware crock with minor hairline crack. Sold as is.
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Asprey & Co Wine Cocktail Champagne Coasters Neoclassical Design, Set of 8
Located in New York, NY
A set of eight (8) black, red, and gold Champagne, wine, cocktails, etc., coasters from English luxury brand Asprey & Company in the Neoclassical-Renisance design style, circa mid to late-20th century, England. A great set for entertaining and a must for protecting furniture tops. With marker's mark on underside as shown in last image. Belgian crystal glass...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Adam Style Neoclassical Giltwood Prince of Wales Wall Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Regency, Neoclassical or Adam style wall mirror with floral swags and plumes of feathers in the Prince of Wales style USA, Late 20th Century Giltwood frame, with origin...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Tall Sterling Corinthian Column Candlesticks Sheffield, 1899 William Hutton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegant Pair of Tall Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Candlesticks by William Hutton & Sons, Sheffield, 1899 An impressive pair of 9" tall sterling silver candlesticks...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

18th Century Framed Greco-Roman Engraving, Sir William Hamilton
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century hand-colored engraving, with and unusual dynamic scene of a goddess riding a chariot pulled by two horses fighting off an attack by two griffins. With a heart-form in wh...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Pair of Trompe l'oeil Drink Tables After John Dickinson
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of Trompe l'oeil drink tables featuring composite faux marble blocks appearing to be wrapped in a draped cloth and tied with rope. Made in the manner and style of John...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Composition

Oval Burl and Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Neoclassic style oval mahogany and burl veneer inlaid cocktail table, the oval top with two opposing end drawers, verdigris brass handles and a...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Gessoed and Parcel Gilt Urn-Form Italian Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of painted and parcel gilt lamps, each a wooden urn form, with white, mottled, and gessoed finish, flanked by gilded swan neck and acanthus handles, on round foot and square pli...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Slant Front Upright Store Display Case
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful slant front display case by THE COLUMBUS SHOW CASE COMPANY, COLUMBUS. O. In good vintage condition. It has five shelves and they are adjustable. One of them has a chip, sho...
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Edward S Curtis, Autumn - Apsoroke, 1908
Located in CA, CA
Edward S Curtis (1868-1952) Title: Autumn - Apsaroke Plate: 130 Portfolio: Volume IV Printer: John Andrew & Son Medium: Photogravure Date: 1908 Edwar...
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

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...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Italian Console Table with Gray Marble Top, Late 18th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A refined Italian console table dating to the late 18th century. The piece stands on four tapered and fluted legs and features a richly carved apron adorned with stylized leaf motifs...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

German Blue Jasperware Winged Fairy Bud Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A deep blue Jasperware bud vase, attributed to Schafer and Vater, circa 1890-1900. In 1890, Gustav Schaefer and Gunther Vater founded the Schaefer & Vater...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Rose Tarlow Demilune Adam Sideboard Cabinets
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare pair of grand painted demilune sideboard storage cabinets designed by Rose Tarlow, Melrose House Hollywood, California. The large cabinets feature a demi-lune form each having f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Directoire Style Small Bureau Plat
Located in Sheffield, MA
Directoire Maison Jansen style desk. Label inside drawer inscribed "A. Alavoine and Co., NY and Paris." Leather inset writing surface, drawer ...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Boule Inlaid Centre Tilt Table
Located in Manhasset, NY
Russian neoclassical boule inlaid centre tilting table. Simply the best one has to offer. This fine late 19th-early 20th century Russian Inspired centre table appears to be solid ros...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Jasperware Pitcher with Blue and White Applications, Neoclassical Motif
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical pitcher in blue Jasperware. Decorated with sprig molded accents and cherub scenes. The interior is glazed. There is wear to the handle with some loss of color. The pewte...
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1870s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique English Style Riding Boots as Table Lamps
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A pair of English riding boots and there original boot trees mounted and wired as table lamps. Shades not included.
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Horse Sterling Silver Plate Letter Opener
Located in New York, NY
A substantial sterling silver plate letter opener with horse head handle, circa mid-20th century, USA. A great desk, office, library, etc., accessory. With maker's mark on underside ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage Regency Mahogany and Birdseye Duncan Phyfe Square Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover timeless elegance with this magnificent Vintage Regency Mahogany and Birdseye Duncan Phyfe Square Dining Table. A truly impressive statement piece, this table features a lus...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Neoclassical Style Brass Urn Lamps
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Neoclassical Style Brass Urn Lamps. Offered is a handsome pair of vintage Neoclassical style urn form brass lamps with beautiful handles on wood bases. Each lamp has two Edis...
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1960s Unknown Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Portrait of Virginia Gentleman, Oil on Canvas, Framed
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique oil on canvas portrait of an unknown 19th Century Virginian Gentleman, beautifully framed to retain its sense of time and place. Rich brush strok...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Vintage English Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial Held by Atlas
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial being held up by mythological Atlas USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 15"W x 11.5"D x 22.25"H Very good vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

19thc American Sheraton Style Round Drop-Leaf Mahogany Dining Table
Located in Savannah, GA
Outstanding quality antique American Sheraton style flame grained mahogany round dining table featuring two drop leaves with double flap supports. It stands on an impressive central ...
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1820s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Cast Stone Guardian Lion Statue
Located in New York, NY
Impressive and commanding, this early 20th-century cast stone guardian lion is sculpted in a standing pose with an open mouth and a paw resting assertively on an orb—symbolizing stre...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

French Faux Green Marble and Gold Painted Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
French Faux Green Marble and Gold Painted Pedestal, 20th century, the square top above a paneled tapering column, with applied scrolled decoration on a square stepped plinth. 48.25" ...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Saint Dominic. Oil on canvas. Spanish school, 18th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Saint Dominic. Oil on canvas. Spanish school, 18th century. It has some faults. Oil on canvas with a horizontal layout depicting a Dominican wearing the characteristic habit of the ...
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18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Other

Pair of Maison Baguès Bronze Floor Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Baguès faux bamboo bronze tripod floor lamp. 54" H without shade. Maison Baguès. US wired and in working condition. This ...
Category

1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage French Portrait Wood Frames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Gold-Leaf Guildwood Style: French Neoclassical
Category

1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Art Pottery of the United States: An Encyclopedia of Producers and Their Marks
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Pottery of the United States: An Encyclopedia of Producers and Their Marks. Hardcover, english, 1st edition 1974. "Art Pottery of the United States is directed not only to the sc...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Antique 19th Century French Bronze Sculpture of Diana the Huntress by A. Moreau
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 19 1/4 in W: 20 in D: 8 in This exceptional late 19th-century French bronze sculpture by the renowned artist Auguste Moreau (1834–1917) presents an elegant and powe...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Large Antique Porcelain and Ormolu Vase Painted with a Genre Scene
Located in London, GB
Large antique porcelain and ormolu vase painted with a genre scene French, Late 19th Century Height 158cm, width 65cm, depth 46cm This remarkable antique vase, inspired by the icon...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

English Neoclassical Jasperware Pitcher by Copeland
Located in New York, NY
A light green and white raised relief Jasperware pitcher by Copeland, in the Neoclassical style, circa 19th century, England. Beautiful as a standal...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stoneware, Pottery

Writing Table, Mahogany, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Rectangular board table decorated with a strip of vegetal motifs on the outer edge, waist enhanced with carved bands with oval and vegetable motifs of classicist influence and legs d...
Category

19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

A Rare and Important American Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson, Circa 1870
Located in Queens, NY
A Rare and Important American White Marble Sculpture of Thomas Jefferson Holding The Declaration of Independence. Circa 1870, in the Manner of Horatio Stone (1808 –1875). Inscribed on scroll: 'The Declaration of Independence, It becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another. etc. etc. T. Jefferson. The present work is unsigned but is reminiscent of Horatio Stone's life-size marble figure of John Hancock...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Antique Porcelain Theo A Kochs, Chicago Barber Chair c. 1920
Located in Westfield, MA
This Antique Porcelain Theo A. Kochs Chicago Barber Chair, dating to around 1920, is a striking example of early 20th-century craftsmanship and design. The chair features a robust po...
Category

1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Iron

18th century Dutch school attributed to Mattheus Terwesten : allegory of wealth
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine early 18th century Flemish school circa 1730, oil on panel attributed to Mattheus Terwesten (a partial signature next to the pedestal) set into its gold leaf gilt carved wood....
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Early 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Oak

19th century Artist chair by Jørgen Roed, Denmark 1860’s
Located in Valby, 84
A rare and exquisite Danish artist’s chair from the 1860s, attributed to Jørgen Roed (1808–1888), a renowned painter of Denmark’s Golden Age. This finely crafted chair embodies the r...
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1860s Danish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool, Beech

19th Century English Wedgwood Black Basalt Urn Table Lamp
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century English Wedgwood Black Basalt Urn Table Lamp Stunning Wedgwood black porcelain urn of very fine quality. One of the highest pottery ...
Category

19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century German Neoclassical Walnut Commode
Located in Rochester, NY
German neoclassical two-drawer walnut veneered commode. Good old finish with rich color, circa 1790. Original hand forged locks. Drawers slide nice...
Category

18th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Hanging Hall Lantern
Located in Barntrup, DE
Beautiful French mid-20th century neoclassical style single light interior hanging lantern with six glass panels. Each of the six glass panels has a cut starburst decor. One socket f...
Category

1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Italian Bronze Figural & Grapevine Cachepots, Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian bronze figural cachepots with decorative grapevines, fruit trees, floral swags and gadrooning motif, Early 19th Century. Cachepot...
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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Neoclassical Painted Louis XVI Side Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French neoclassical giltwood dining chairs featuring a compound shaped rectangular back, carved foliate crest, ornate painted frame with decorative embellishments, padded back and se...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Massive Painted Gold Framed Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous and massive French 19th century carved and painted gilt frame with new mirror plate. This hand-carved frame which once housed a large painting has now been repurposed int...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

Pair of Framed Civil War Engravings - Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, 1862
Located in Morristown, NJ
Two framed prints are 19th-century engravings from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, a significant publication during the Civil War era that visually documented important events ...
Category

1860s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

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

Neoclassical Pair of Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamps, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
Neoclassical Pair of Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamps, France, Early 20th Century. Shipping is complementary. A great pair of side table lamps, heavy structure made of bronze, adjustable hand painted tole clip on shades...
Category

1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Classic Leather Sofa Couch
By Classic
Located in New York, NY
Comfy burgundy leather sofa, with brass studs. Classic form, original condition, clean, ready to use. Cushions do sit flat, they were just not p...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather

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 Invitational tournament (combined net aggregate win) at Due Process Golf Club and Stables in Colts Neck...
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique Italian Polychromed Tole Tea Samovar, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Italian Polychromed Tole Tea Samovar, Now as a Lamp  Samovar Italy, 1900s, Electrified Circa 1950s This Antique Italian Polychromed Tole Tea Samovar, now adapted as a lamp, ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pr. 19th C. Italian Carrara Marble Children Reading & Writing, Signed A. Piazza
Located in New York, NY
A Pair of 19th Century Italian Hand-Carved and Hand-Polished Carrara Marble Models of Children Reading and Writing, Signed A. Piazza, After Antonio Canova. Antonio Canova (1757–1822...
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1890s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

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

Horseheads and horseshoes Coffee Table by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant coffee table is made of black lacquered metal with brass horseheads, horseshoes and feet. This is a work by famous French designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

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...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

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

1920 Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’s gilt bronze one light sconces with sunburst design backplate
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold

Contemporary Harden Furniture Executive Ash Solid Wood Office Desk
Located in Naperville, IL
New/Brand-new, unused item, not previously owned. Shows absolutely no signs of wear. Dimensions H 35.82 in. x W 86.61 in. x D 39.37 in. H. 91 cm x W 220 cm x D 100 cm Date of manu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Moldovan Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Early Neo-Classical Style Carved Giltwood Italian Table Lamps, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are incredible! A pair of early neo-classical style carved giltwood table lamps with three swans on pawed bases. They have some general age wear but are otherwise in very good ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Mahogany Sofa Upholstered in White Silk
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique Duncan Phyfe Style Finely Carved Mahogany Parlor Sofa Upholstered in Elegant White Patterned Silk Blend Upholstery This exquisite antique Duncan Phyfe style parlor sofa show...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany

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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