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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
Vintage Christmas Large Blown Glass Handpainted Christmas Ornaments
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique Vintage Christmas European blown glass ornaments. Large 4” glass baubles Handpainted in an old European tradition with Christmas scenes and Santa Claus. In gift box. 11 pcs set
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1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

1970s Elegant France Neoclassic Brass Lantern with Curved Glass
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Brass lantern with curved glass from France, 1970. This elegant pendant light features a classic design with a polished brass frame and curved glass panels, creating a timeless look....
Category

Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Black Hitchcock Chairs, Three Side Chairs, One Armed Chair
Located in Louisville, KY
These L. Hitchcocks chairs are as one would expect coming from Hitchcock, simply splendid. With their signature black painted finish and gold stencil work overall, the age, patina an...
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

Pair of Brass Side Tables with Oxidized Mirror Tops by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of neoclassical style side tables is made of brass with fluted legs and with oxidized mirror tops. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage French Marble Top Bistro Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
A charming French vintage brasserie bistrot table, perfect for entertaining or everyday indoors or outdoor use. The original removable white marble has expressive veining. Table craf...
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Taxidermy Butterfly Flying Insects Collection of Multiple Species (10)
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a framed glass display featuring ten (10) flying insects of different spices. Wood frame with double glass. No name or label present from the maker. Dimensi...
Category

1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

19th Century English Giltwood and Marble Narrow Console Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
Exceptional antique English giltwood and marble top narrow console table, ca. 1880. A rectangular, white beveled marble top rests on a swag wrapped frieze, supported on curved front ...
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical Pair of Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamps, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
A distinguished pair of early 20th-century French Bouillotte table lamps in gilt bronze, embodying the elegance and symmetry of neoclassical design. Crafted with substantial weight ...
Category

1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Romweber Neoclassical Greco Roman Column Form Carved Mahogany Console Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Empire, Neoclassical, or Regency style console table, sofa table, or entry table with Greco Roman column form By Romweber USA, Circa Late 20th Century Measures: 60"...
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Pillaret Trio Table Lamp by Studio Dunn
Located in Rumford, RI
Our clover-shaped table lamp compels attention with both organic flow and precise symmetry. The optional diffusor softens the light above, while the three-column shade creates a lumi...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Glazed Stacking Barrister's Bookcase
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Iron Banded Glazed Stacking Barrister's Bookcase 1920s & 1940's as noted by both logos Comes apart in sections for easy transportation. Set of...
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th C. Italian Door Surrounds w/ Antique Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Monumental 19th Century Italian Door Surround Mirrors with Antique Glass. This striking pair of monumental mirrors began their lives as 19th century Italian door surrounds, l...
Category

19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paint, Giltwood, Wood

Antique Pair Black Opaline Neoclassical Table Lamps.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Pair Black Opaline Neoclassical Table Lamps. Two matching slim black opaline table lamps in neoclassical style made circa 1890. Brass column neck and baluster shaped black ...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

20th Cenrury Patinated Bronze Figure of a Lion
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Cenrury neoclassical Patinated Bronze Figure of a Lion Measures 18" in width x 4.5" in depth x 10.5" in height.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary, authentic late 19th century Persian Heriz Serapi rug. Measures: 11'3'' x 15' The Serapi rug can be traced back to the beginning of Persian handmade rug production in 5,500 B.C., but it was not until the mid-19th century that Persian rugs began to be exported around the world. Before these rugs became an export item, they were used only in the villages in which they were produced. Mellow colors and more minimal pattern distinguish the Serapi from other members of the Heriz family. Original Serapi rugs were created in the villages of Serapi, Sarab, Ahar, Heriz and Gorevan. Older Heriz...
Category

19th Century Persian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool

Unique Vintage European Jumbo Blown Gkass Christmas Ornament
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique Vintage European blown glass mercury glass Handpainted Jumbo Christmas Ornament 6” ball painted with flying angel over winter landscape. Unique collectible.
Category

1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Jules Moigniez (French 1834 - ) Bronze Figure of Eagle on Marble Plinth, Signed
Located in Germantown, MD
Jules Moigniez, Patinated Cast Bronze Figure of Eagle on marble Plinth. Jules Moigniez (French 28 May 1835 – 29 May 1894) was a French animalier sculptor who worked during the 19th c...
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Lampada in Porcellana Dipinta a Mano e Ormolu di Mangani Firenze Anni Settanta
Located in Milano, MI
Lampada da tavolo fiorentina vaso a forma di urna dipinto a mano dalla ditta italiana Mangani di Firenze di gusto neoclassico, con volute e dettali floreali dipinti in oro, manici e ...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

A French Brass and Steel Coffee Table in the manner of Maison Jansen, C. 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The rectangular glass top rests within a gilt-brass frame, supported by steel legs with brass accents and joined by a open work H - stretcher. The design reflects Jansen’s signature ...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Description an early 20th century room size Sarouk Rug Details rug no. j3425 size 8' 2" x 12' 7" (249 x 384 cm)
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool

French Neo-Classical Style Iron & Brass Maitland-Smith Queen Bed Frame
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This bed has timeless appeal! It is a French neo-classical style white iron four poster bed with solid brass finials . The finish is an intentionally distressed antique white. It is ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Neoclassical French Gilt & Silvered Bronze Complete Table Top Boxed Chess Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical French Gilt & Silvered Bronze Complete Table Top Boxed Chess Set, Consisting of 33 pieces, 16 gilt bronze playing pieces, 16 silvered playing pieces, and the bronze-mounted chess storage box pedestal. This exquisite neoclassical French chess set...
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Neoclassical Cast Stone Garden Wall Brackets Shelves Corbels
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous pair of vintage French cast stone architectural garden wall brackets with a Neoclassical scrolling leaves and grapes design. These...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair French Hand Painted Neoclassical Wall Hanging Architectural Screen Panels
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Wall hanging Neoclassical Archictural panels, circa last quarter 20th century. Depicting the interior walls of a temple or residence of royalty. Each is painted on board with a me...
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Pair J. Widdicomb Neoclassical Partial Gilt Ebonized Wood Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of John Widdicomb Neoclassical Style Partial Gilt Ebonized Wood Rose and Champagne Striped Upholstered Armchairs. Measure 23" in width, 23" in depth and 36.5" in height. Seat ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Neo-classical Cherry Wood Gilt Brass Round Side Tables
Located in Forney, TX
Add refined elegance, timeless luxury, and sleek sophistication with this pair of classical style cherry wood side tables! Contemporary design in elegant French taste, exceptionally...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Dos Gallos Custom Walnut Wood Round Pedestal Dining or Center Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom beehive pedestal table in walnut with dark walnut finish. Elegant piece. Can be made to order I mahogany, walnut or oak, in a variety of ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Late 20th Century Classical Mahogany Queen Size Sleigh Bedstead
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century Classical Mahogany Queen Size Sleigh Bedstead. Great vintage Condition. Slats present. Measures 63" in width, 44" in height at the headboard, 35" in height at th...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Beaded Raindrop EAPG Nonflint Glass Cake Stand, circa 1890s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Early American Pressed Glass pedestal cake stand, in a Beaded Raindrop pattern, circa 1890 -1900. Made of nonflint, clear molded glass, this tall and heavy stand has a thick pede...
Category

1890s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass

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

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

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 ...
Category

1820s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Curule Leather Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Reupholstered Materials: Italian Leather, Carved Wood Style: Italian Neoclassical
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage French Neoclassical Cast Iron Nude Maiden Wall Mounted Garden Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Cast Iron "Nude Maiden" Wall Mounted Garden Water Fountain. Circa Mid 20th Century. Weighs approximately 65 lbs. Measurements: 38" H x 20" W x 10" D...
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Brass Coffee Table with Marble Top by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with a white marble top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category

1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

A Pair of French Neoclassical Brass & Glass Tables, possibly Maison Jansen.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is the model everyone wants to buy! Each with two-tiers with mottled glass mirrored shelves with beautiful and delicate galleries around the perimeters, all supported by tapered...
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

A Pair of POSTMODERN NEOCLASSICAL Wall LAMPS Sconces France 1990-2000
Located in PARIS, FR
A thin and elegant pair of (double) wall appliques sconces, to be attributed, France 1990-2000. Each sample consists in a single curved wall base with 2 short arms holding 2 long ver...
Category

1990s French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Brown Jordan 'Florentine' Collection 5-piece Outdoor Dining Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
Consisting of a round glass top table and four armchairs with openwork metal strap-work manufactured by the iconic outdoor furniture manufacturer Brown Jordan;  Brown Jordan, a manuf...
Category

1990s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Neo-Classical Style Cast Swan Center or Dining Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is wonderful neo-classical style center table. The three large swans are extremely heavy and free standing, so they could easily support a larger top. ...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Composition

Column Pedestal Plaster Stand Grecian Ionic Neoclassical Style
Located in New York, NY
A glazed plaster Grecian Ionic order column pedestal stand in the Neoclassical style, circa mid to late-20th century. Piece is an off-white glazed plaster. A great piece for a sculpt...
Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Large Italian Whitewash Giltwood Fluted Wall Brackets Shelves - a Pair
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Italian Neoclassical-style limed wood distressed white wall brackets or corbels. Marked "Made In Italy" on reverse. These lovely brackets are a nice la...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Tall Carved Alabaster Marble and Bronze Urn Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautifully carved Italian alabaster marble handled urn table lamp, early 20th century. Classic urn form features decorative bronze fittings, sculptural curved side handles, and a fluted column plinth...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Bronze

French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Hippolytus After Philippe Poitevin 1831
By Philippe Poitevin
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite 19th-century bronze sculpture by Philippe Poitevin (1831–1907) masterfully depicts Hippolytus, the tragic Greek mythological son of Theseus. The composition captures t...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair Dennis & Leen Hadrian Stone Marble Top Wall Consoles
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic pair of neoclassical Greco-Roman style wall-mounted consoles designed by Dennis and Leen, Hollywood, California. The Hadrian consoles feature molded stone supports decorated...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Marble

Set of 8 Mastercraft Silk Velvet Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set of 8 vintage Mastercraft Neoclassical style dining chairs. These ebonized chairs with bronze sabots have been newly modified and professiona...
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Marble Sculpture of Foot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical Italian marble sculpture of a Roman foot. Sculpted with great attention to detail.
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Andje Pietrzyk - Monumental golden bronze horse
Located in BARSAC, FR
Andje Pietrzyk Monumental golden bronze horse Beautiful creation made of finely polished bronze and covered in gold leaves worth 24 carats, it represents perfectly the beauty ...
Category

1990s Austrian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Italian Biscuit Porcelain “Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss”, circa 1900
Located in Antwerp, BE
Refined Italian biscuit porcelain sculpture inspired by Canova’s “Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss.” Finely modeled with detachable wings a...
Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

BVIZ Antique Ottoman Empire Gold Embroidery Pillow
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Recently made toss pillow from early 19th century Ottoman Empire (modern day Turkey) raised gold metallic embroidery depicting a Neoclassical laurel wreath with little brass berries ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Feathers

Spectacular 40 pcs Christmas Ornaments Trees German Glass Vintage
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Spectacular set of 40 pcs European blown Mercury glass Handpainted Christmas ornaments Christmas trees in different colours and shapes. Storage box included.
Category

1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass

Vintage Poured Stone Urn Form Planter
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional urn form planter in poured stone with great patina and surface. The urn features a big deep bowl with foliate decoration, two handles each with a face. The urn planter ha...
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cement

Mid-Century American Classical Cream Painted and Decorated Maple Twin Beds, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Mid-Century American Classical Cream Painted and Decorated Maple Twin Beds. Measures 42.5" in width, 81.5" in depth, 40.5" height at the headb...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Maple, Paint

Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in 1905. Each plate has heavily detailed boarders featuring a Kylix cup amid scrolling s...
Category

Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of rare Noir Saint Laurent Marble Pedestals
Located in New York, NY
A refined pair of rare Noir Saint Laurent marble pedestals, with a clean and timeless design ideal for displaying sculptures, urns, or decorative objects. The square form and substan...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair Large Italian Neoclassical Style Marquetry Commodes
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of stately 20th Century Italian two drawer chests featuring beautiful exotic wood marquetry.
Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical Style Swinging Brass Psyche Mirror in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice swinging neoclassical style psyche mirror is made of brass. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1970
Category

1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Stiffel Neoclassical Brass Cannonball Column Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Stiffel Neoclassical Brass Cannonball Column Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 36" H (to finial) x 26" H (to light socket) x 8.25" W x 8.25" D. {3-...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Contemporary Hand Coloured Red Blue Roman Vase Print G.B Piranesi 1 of 2
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Large Roman marble vase printed on a hand press on 100% cotton engraving paper. Completely handpainted with a cream wash, pompeian red and blue highlights and details. Light brown ma...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Brass and cast iron umbrella stand. French. Circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice umbrella stand is made of brass with a cast iron and zinc base. This is a French work. Circa 1900
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

John Vesey Steel Bronze Neoclassical Library Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Glamorous and opulent 1960s stainless steel clad writing table, library table, or bureau plat desk designed by John Vesey (American 1924-1992). Made in the grand neoclassical French ...
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

American Empire/Classical Dining Table in Mahogany w/ Grecian-Form Pedestal Base
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
A very handsome dining table with antique classical Grecian-form, stepped pedestal base in figured West Indies mahogany (circa 1825), with a newly-made rectangular top and ogee apron...
Category

1820s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

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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