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
Pair of Antique Italian Carved Pine Wall Hangings
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of antique Italian carved pine wall hangings.
As a pair, these handcrafted wall hangings make the perfect decorative wall art for a period home looking to add style and grand...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Pine
1920s Hand-Crafted Black Painted Terracotta Italian Figure of Two Horses
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This is a handcrafted terracotta sculpture featuring two horses, painted black, created in the 1920s in Italy. The artwork shows the horses intertwined in a dynamic pose, standing on...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Italian Neo-Classic Walnut Commode with Marquetry
Located in Queens, NY
Northern Italian (late 18th Century) Neo-classical walnut commode with marquetry & a round inlaid medallion top with 3 drawers, 2 having brass u...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Palladio Antique Italian Carved Wood Faux Coral Console
By Palladio
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout antique Italian grotto style carved wood demilune console table with a time worn faux stone top over a base having dramatic carved faux coral designs on the skirt and four c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Maison Jansen Style Lyre Back Wrought Iron and Bronze Benches
Located in New York, NY
Pair of wrought iron, bronze and upholstered Neoclassical lyre back benches, circa 1940/60's. The benches feature wrought iron frames with stylized lyr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Wrought Iron
Two Hundred Years of American Blown Glass Book 1st Edition
Located in Stamford, CT
Two Hundred Years of American Blown Glass by Helen & George S. McKerian. Hardcover 1st Edition, 1950.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Stunning Large Black & Gold Neoclassical Style Wall Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome large neoclassical style wall mirror having striking black and gold finish.
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Composition
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Late 18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Giltwood Console
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 18th century Swedish neoclassical giltwood console with painted wood top and base.
William Word Fine Antiques: Atlanta's source...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Paint
Pair Of Antique Neoclassical Style Bronze Urns Mounted On Slate Plinth Bases
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Late 19th century bronze & slate Neoclassical style urns. Relief decorated with classical Greco-Roman figures and foliage, flanked by swan handles, with liners. The urns sur...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Slate, Bronze
Elegant Neoclassical Writing Table by Maison Jansen, France 1950.
Located in Brussels, BE
Elegant Black lacquer writing table with brass details.
Original green leather top.
Two drawers and one key.
Designed by maison Jansen, P...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,740 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Pair Period 18th Century Paint Decorated Venetian Commodes Cabinets
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Findining these in the field is extremely difficult as a single commode, but finding a matched pair of period, 1700s era Venetian commodes is next to impossible. This is a fantastic ...
Category
1770s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$7,596 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Neoclassical Black and White Giustiniani Urns
Located in New York, NY
Pair of neoclassical black and white Giustiniani urns with contrasting foliate rims and scrolled handles on low plinths. Italy, circa 1780s.
Dimensions: 7.75" H x 4.5" W handle to ha...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Early 19th Century Neoclassical Automaton Windmill Sewing Box
Located in Essex, MA
Rare early 19th century working automaton sewing box with hidden compartments for necessaries and sewing implements. Original handmade cloc...
Category
Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Pair of Neoclassical-Style Parcel Gilt Coin Silver Footed Salt Cellars By Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Neoclassical Style, parcel-gilt, Coin Silver (.900) footed salt cellars, American, Ca. 1850's (underside of each salt cellar is lightly engraved with script initials - NSG -...
Category
1850s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold, Sterling Silver
Zabihi Collection Yellow 19th century Ziegler Mahal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Superfine quality Stunning antique ziegler mahal Sultanabad rug. Gold-yellow field with enriched navy medallion and border.
10'4'' x 12'6''
In the lat...
Category
Late 19th Century Persian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool
$28,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Spectacular Neoclassical Ormolu Chandelier, 18th Century
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A huge, spectacular late 18th / early 19th German or English ormolu 10 - light chandelier.
The chandelier can be used as a candelabra or can be electrified (on request).
The height ...
Category
18th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Ralph Lauren Nickel Retractable Sconces
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami, FL
Pair Ralph Lauren 'Sargent' swing arm wall lamps, c., 2-light wall articulated wall sconce, in "Butler's silver" finish, marked "Ralph Lauren" on wal...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
$4,900 / set
Jay Strongwater Vintage 7” by 5” Enamel Frame
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Jay Strongwater polychrome enamel photo frame with frogs and water lilies. Rare collectible.
Category
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Pair of White Venetian Nightstands with Marble Top and Crest Handpainted Motifs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Cream White Neoclassic nightstands with beautiful light green marble top. The tables have a gilt wood decoration in crest and legs... an so ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$4,632 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage English Country Classical Wrought Iron Garden Armillary Sundial on Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A large stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style wrought iron garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals on a stand
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 36"W x 24"D x 4...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Louis Vuitton Art Print in Vintage Italian Rustic Wood Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Framed French Louis Vuitton Art Print in an Italian 19th Century Frame
Louis Vuitton Print from Paris, France, framed in a one of a kind circ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper, Gesso, Linen, Giltwood
Antique Bronze Bust of Dante
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique bronze and composition bust of the famed late 13th to early 14th century Italian philosopher, writer and poet, Dante Alighieri (1265-1321), mounted on an associated fossil...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Composition, Limestone, Bronze
French Early 20th Century Folding Iron Bed
Located in Buchanan, NY
French iron bed, circa 1900, made to be used against the wall. The iron has a nice natural patina.
The bed is sold alone, it does not include a mattre...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Grand Tour Neoclassical Style Faux-Marble Temple
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and important wooden memorial temple covered in faux marble.
From the purest neoclassical form, this Grand Tour piece of furniture is a classic piece of furniture of grea...
Category
1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
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
Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical writing desk handmade in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut and peg construction. The writing desk features three overlay drawers with ogee edges and each drawer front...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Italian Neo-Classic White Marble Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic (18th Century) center table with 2 white marble bases having carved winged lions and claw feet centering a rouge & Siena marble rondel...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
1900 Caldwell Etched Mirror Single Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell etched mirrored sconces with one light. Available 2 pairs
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
Reticulated Gold Gilt Greek Key Porcelain Basket Compote
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous white & gold regency style reticulated porcelain basket compote with Greek Key detail
Circa mid 20th century
Measures: 9"W x ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Garden Sculpture of Saint Francis of Assisi
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique garden sculpture of Daint Francis of Assisi, founder of Franciscan order.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Concrete
18th Century Italian Cherry Neoclassical Chest of Drawers / Dresser
Located in Carmine, TX
Neoclassical dresser hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using cherry. The chest of drawers shows the typical neoclassical lines with inset drawers, long tapered legs and overall st...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry
2 French Neoclassical Style Red Lacquer Wall Hanging Panels Gold Urns & Figures
Located in Dayton, OH
Impressive pair of late 20th century wall hanging panels. Features Neoclassical and French styling. The screen is red lacquered with a marbled appearance and engraved in gold designs with ornate urns, acanthus accents and Centaurs (half man half horse...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Lacquer
$1,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Contemporary Italian Hand Coloured Antique Roman Vase Print "in S.Agostino""
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Extra large Roman vase printed on a hand press on 100% cotton engraving paper.
Completely handpainted with a cream wash, umber highlights, and matte black details.
Light brown mat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Pair Antique Staffordshire Pottery Vases Zeus & Hera with Chariots Circa 1880
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite pair of antique Staffordshire pottery vases, made in England circa 1880, features mythological scenes of Zeus and Hera riding in their chariots, set against a dramatic...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Neoclassical Royal Tettau German Porcelain White & Gold Urns c. 1930-50
By Royal Tettau
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely pair of vintage German porcelain white and gold urns or vases from the Royal Tettau Manufactory, circa 1930-1950. Maker's mark on rever...
Category
20th Century German Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Ralph Lauren Leather Clivedon Dining Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of neoclassical style Clivedon dining chairs designed by Ralph Lauren. The Italian bench made bespoke chairs feature a klismos style beech frame with a rich faux Macass...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Neoclassical Style Carved Italian Carrara Marble Female Torso Statues - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Neoclassical Style Carved Italian Carrara Marble Female Torso Statues - (Pair) with great detail and precise carvings. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 39" H x 9.5" W ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Custom Metal Garden Dining Table Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant and rustic at the same time, this custom made wrought iron garden dining table base can be used indoors or outdoors, porch or patio. W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Side Tables with Fawn Leather Trays Tops by
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and rare pair of neoclassical style side tables is made of brass with fawn leather tops surrounded by a gilt decoration and topped with pine cones finials. This is a French...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$4,092 Sale Price
30% Off
Palm Tree Table Lamp In the Style of Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pineapple table lamp is made of black lacquered and gilt metal. This is a French work in the Style of Maison Charles. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,608 Sale Price
30% Off
Italian Contemporary Roman Vase Black Gold Print with Mirror Wood Frame 1 of 2
Located in Scandicci, Florence
One of two etching printed Ancient Roman Vase print with gold leaf background hand-gilded and enhanced with a square frame made of mirrors and gilded with gouache and burnished with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Italian Fruitwood Commode, Late 18th Century
Located in London, GB
Italian fruitwood commode, Late 18th Century
Italian Neoclassical fruitwood commode with a black marble top, detailed with outset rounded corners above three long drawers flanked ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Cherub Putti Fireplace Screen Fire Screen
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Cherub / Putti Fireplace Screen Fire Screen
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Original Oil on Canvas Painting by Paul E. Harney 1901
Located in San Diego, CA
Antique original oil on canvas painting by Paul E. Harney, circa 1901. This wonderful Harney barnyard scene is in good vintage condition and measures 18.5" x 15.5" x 1.5" overall and...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Neoclassical Jasperware Espresso Coffee Cup Saucer Copeland Spode
By Copeland
Located in New York, NY
A rare English jasperware espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup and saucer, in the Neoclassical style, by Copeland Spode, circa 19th century, England. A beautiful cup and saucer with ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
19th Century Painted Italian Commode
Located in Vista, CA
19th century painted Italian commode. An Italian polychrome faux-marble top neoclassic commode 19th century the faux-marble top above three drawers all resting on tapering legs. Deco...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Classic by Carpanelli Zebrano Writing Desk
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
The structure of this elegant writing desk is solid wood plated with cherry-wood, zebrano, briar-wood and other precious woods. In the cylindrical...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
$10,252 / item
Early 20thC English Silver plate Candlesticks /Sterling Silver Columns, set/2
Located in Malibu, CA
A stunning pair of antique late 19th/early 20th century English neoclassical column candlesticks.
Square bases with steps up to the column. On the square base, a sterling silver fl...
Category
Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver
19th Century Neoclassical Marble Sculpture of the Three Graces after Canova
Located in Essex, MA
Large 19th century neoclassical carved marble sculpture of the three graces after Canova. A Beautiful execution of one of Canova's Masterpieces. Ours amazingly accurate to the sculpt...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
Early French Fern and Blackberry White Iron Garden or Patio Set of Three, 1800s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Channel your inner Gray Gardens with this beautiful Hollywood Regency cast iron garden furniture set. Painted in white, this set include...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
$5,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Maison Bagués, Rare Pair of Neoclassical Round Brass and Glass Side Tables
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare pair of neoclassical round side tables are made of brass with a clear glass top. These are very nice side tables by famous fren...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Minton Mazarine Extensive Pristine Dinner Service Cobalt Blue & Gold 232 Pcs
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
It's always time to entertain! This is one of the most elegant and versatile patterns imaginable in a Classic and rare Minton cobalt blue pattern wi...
Category
1980s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Nero Marquina Marble Dining Table with Wrought Iron Base, France 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
An antique French dining table featuring an intricate wrought iron base with scroll motifs and patinated brass detailing. This table has a custom Nero Marquina marble tabletop with e...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
Sterling Silver Picture Frame
Located in Huntington, NY
Sterling Silver Picture Frame
H & S co.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cherry Farm Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
A very nice New England Cherry and Pine 19th century tavern or side table with a detachable dovetailed top. The top is held in place with four pegs through the apron. Very nice color...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry
$1,295
Set of Four Rose Tarlow Twig Iron Garden Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of four iron patio and garden dining armchairs attributed to Rose Tarlow Melrose House Los Angeles, CA. The set features a large faux bois twig motif iron frame with geo...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century French Neoclassical Giltwood Trumeau Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An imposing French 19th century trumeau mirror in wood and gilded stucco, crafted in a neo- classical style. This simple but elegant mirror is enclosed within a fluted giltwood frame...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
1920s Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's medium size leaded glass chandelier with flowers ornaments on body
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
Grand Italian Neoclassical Style Round Tulip Dining or Center Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand Italian round dining table or center table featuring a carved tulip petal motif base. Crafted in the neoclassical style with a large round top having a sunburst pattern of rich...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Walnut
$13,500 Sale Price
25% Off
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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