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
Period: 20th Century
Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barrel Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Nichols And Stone Barrel Back Windsor stained ArmChair. Very sturdy. Good vintage condition. Measures 25" in width, 23" in de...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
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
$940 Sale Price
20% Off
1960s Classical Set of Two Bookends " Porta di Venezia " by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This rare and visually captivating set of two bookends by Piero Fornasetti, dating from the 1960s, showcases the designer’s signature fusion of classical imagery and surrealist charm...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of 8 Mastercraft Silk Velvet Dining Chairs
By Mastercraft
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
$28,500 / set
1900 Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
circa 1900’s Caldwell leaded glass light fixture with 8 interior lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Round Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass top by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This round coffee table is made of brass with black lacquered glass top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Mahogany Wood / Parcel Gilt Neoclassical Style Hall Table/ Server
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elegant and timeless, this Italian mahogany hall table exudes sophistication and versatility. Crafted in the mid to late 20th century, it features a refined Neoclassical design with ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold, Brass
Vintage Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holder
Located in Elkhart, IN
A wonderful Art Deco style brass snake candle holder.
circa mid-20th century
Measures: 4.75"W × 3.25"D × 8.5"H
Excellent original vintage ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$796 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Antique Neo-Classical Bartolozzi Prints. 1907
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful prints of 18th Century Francesco Bartolozzi engravings after
Lady Diana Beauclerk
Publshed by Otto Limited, London 1907
Blank verso
...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Sherle Wagner Rose Quartz "Renaissance" Cabinet or Drawer Knob - 10 Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sherle Wagner Rose Quartz Drawer or Cabinet Pulls.
2" d x 1.5" w. - 10 Available.
Please note that because Rose Quartz is natural, the pulls might be slightly different in tone. ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$316 Sale Price / item
20% Off
Unusual Pair of Edwardian Period Neoclassical Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Unusual short pair of Edwardian Period, Neoclassical-style sterling silver candlesticks, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1904, Thomas Bradbury and Sons...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Vintage Maitland-Smith Burl Walnut Jewelry Box Tea Caddy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fantastic vintage box featuring a burl walnut inlay with a silver-tone knob on the lid as well as the ornate feet. Perfect decorative jewelry, trinket or caddy box standing alone on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
2 Maitland Smith Neoclassical Demilune Chiffonier Cabinet Commode Console Tables
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two Maitland Smith Poise Chiffonier sideboard cabinets, console tables or commodes featuring demilune / half round form with upper drawer, lower cabinet and textured hand pai...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$4,680 Sale Price / set
20% Off
20th C. Exceptional Framed Hand-Carved Wood Relief of the Last Supper, Rare
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Exceptional Framed Hand-Carved Wood Relief of the Last Super.
Continental tropical baroque heavy solid wood frame, carved by a master carver. The piece has elaborately carved opulent heavy foliage frame around a meticulously hand carved fugures of Jesus and the 12 Apostles...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Brass Drinks Trolley with Blueish Glass shelves by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style drinks trolley is made of brass with blueish glass shelves. Top tray is removable and can be used to present drinks, bottles or others. ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,839 Sale Price
20% Off
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
Neoclassical Style Wood and Brass Side Table or Night Stand By Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant neoclassical style side table or night stand is made of wood and brass. This is a French work in the Style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Folding Screen
Located in Houston, TX
This six-panel screen borrows from the Roman practice as an homage to the great designers that came before. Ancient roman courtyard houses typically had architectural elements crown ...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
$5,800
Maison Bagues style chinoiseries lacquered 2 tiers side table circa 1960
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Bagues style chinoiseries lacquered 2 tiers side table circa 1960.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Twelve Hand-Painted Lenox Porcelain Fish Plates signed William Morley
Located in New York, NY
This remarkably beautiful Set of Twelve Hand-Painted Lenox Porcelain Plates signed William Morley Depicting Fish originates from the United Stat...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Neoclassical Style Brass Coffee Table with Marble Top in the Style Raymond Subes
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical coffee table is made of brass with a green marble top. This is a French work in the style of Raymond Subes. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
1900 Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1900 Caldwell leaded glass hanging light fixture with interior lights. great condition.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 / item
Monumental Antique Royal Vienna Style Gilt and Glazed Porcelain Vase on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Impressive monumental 19 century antique 38 inch tall Royal Vienna style porcelain vase, featuring exceptional painted figures of the four cardinal virtues and muses, on a texture...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Mid Century American Pine Extension Breakfast Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century American Pine Extension Breakfast Table with Queen Anne feet. Measures 42" in diameter and stands 29" tall. Measures 54" in width extended.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
Large Bronze Neoclassical Garden Sculpture Of A Youth With Tambourine
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive, large bronze garden statue depicting a Neoclassical youth wearing a fleece sash around the hip, posed walking over a circular base with a tambourine raised high. The b...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Botanical Heavy Classic Black Cast Aluminum Openwork Urn On Pedestal 4 Available
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Botanical Heavy Classic Painted Black Cast Aluminum Openwork Urn On Pedestal With Interior Tin.
Urn 19 1/2" H x 14" Round
Pedestal 12" Square x 34" H
4 Available, Each S...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Italian or Venetian Pastel Painted Commode Carved in Relief
Located in Nashville, TN
A commode in transitional from rococo to neoclassical style. Most likely custom made to order early to mid 20th century..Presents well and has strong presence. Highly decorative. Hea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
$3,350 Sale Price
25% Off
John Vesey Steel Bronze Neoclassical Library Table Desk
By John Vesey
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
Mid-Century Italian Neo-Classical Style Heavy Cast Metal Bench W/ Rams
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century Italian cast metal bench with ram form appointments and velvet upholstery. It is unmarked and in very good condition.
My shipping is running two to five weeks...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large Solid Copper Architectural Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate the curb appeal of your home or add a touch of timeless elegance to your outdoor spaces with this magnificent pair of large, solid copper architectural wall lanterns. The...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Copper
Vintage English Country Iron Black Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style black iron garden armillary sundial
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 14"W x 10"D x 16.5"H
Very good vintage condition. Pa...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Very Large Neoclassical Style Ormolu Gold Malachite Green Glass Display Cabinet
Located in London, GB
Very Large Neoclassical Style Ormolu Gold Malachite Green Glass Display Cabinet
French, 20th Century
Height 250cm, width 368cm, depth 76cm
An exceptional statement piece, this gran...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Americana Windsor Style Chair / Rush Seat
By Nicholas & Stone Co
Located in Malibu, CA
Attributed to but not stamped "Nicholas & Stone" vintage mahogany /maple Windsor style bow back side chair with original rush seat.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Rush, Mahogany
$186 Sale Price
25% Off
Pair of Venetian Hand-Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Green & Beige Venetian Neoclassical Style Commodes
A fine pair of Venetian Hand Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes or Chest of Drawers featuring fine scroll work in hues of...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
EJ Victor Empire Neoclassical Cherry & Burl Sideboard Credenza
By E. J. Victor
Located in Southampton, NJ
A bold Empire style sideboard. Carved cherry wood having ebonized columns with Burlwood top and diamond front brass pulls. E.J. Victor Fine Furnishings circa 1990.
Excellent overall...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
John F Kennedy Bust by Edward Schillaci for Austin Productions 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Bust by artist Edward Schillaci who sculpted for Austin Productions from the 1950s thru the 1960s. This bust captured the essence of the then (1964) departed 35th U.S. President wit...
Category
1960s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Plaster
Country Pine Blanket Chest with Inner Cedar Lining
Located in Germantown, MD
This brilliant Cedar Trunk chest is made of cedar wood, pine cedar, and is in good vintage condition. This exquisite cedar chest has great Traditional style with a classic silhouette...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cedar, Pine, Paint
Vintage Italian Neoclassical White Marble Column Form Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical White Marble Column Form Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 34.5" H (to finial) x 22.5" H (to light socket) x 5.5" W x 5.5" D. {...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
American Indian Chiefs Set 50 Framed Cigarette Cards by Allen & Ginter Reprints
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a set of 50 reprints of the now classic "American Indian Chiefs" Cigarette Cards, produced originally by Allen & Ginter in 1888. This set is a ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, Paper
French Neoclassical Style White Alabaster, Gilt Bronze and Brass Pendant Light
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical style alabaster, gilt bronze, and brass pendant light fixture.
This impressive antique pendant light features a beautifully shaped carved white and ivory tone ala...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Neoclassical Brass Nesting Tables by Maison Ramsay
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style nesting tables are made of brass with smoked glass shelves. This is a French work by famous designer Maison Ramsay. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Turned Vintage Floor Lamp Classical Style, French, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French floor lamp in brass made circa 1960.
Simple, elegant design.
Height given without bulb and shade
This is suitable to USA or European and UK standards.
Sold without shade.
S...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Exceptional Bronze Garden Sculpture Of Neoclassical Youth With Tambourine
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large bronze garden statue depicting a smiling Neoclassical youth wearing fleece sash around the hip, posed walking over a circular base with a tambourine raised high.The bronze ...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Sailors Valentines Style Sea Shell Encrusted Frame
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage handmade sea shell encrusted frame in sailors Valentines style with vintage Australian stamps from First Fleet. Great coastal decoration.
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Shell
Pair Obelisk Shaped Garden Topiary Forms in Wrought Iron
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of hand crafted wrought iron topiary forms that are perfect for growing flowering vines or vegetables. These neoclassical forms would look handso...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Florentine Neoclassical Fluted Gilt and Cream Painted Pedestal, Italy, 1940
Located in Doylestown, PA
Neoclassical style parcel gilt and Gesso Venetian cream painted columnar pedestal stand, Italy, c. 1940. It features a square top over a fluted column on a square plinth to a stepped...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint, Gesso
1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze one light sconces.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$2,850 / set
Pair of Ferguson Copeland Tortoise & Silver Leaf Upholstered Brighton Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Ferguson Copeland Tortoise and Silver Leaf Upholstered Brighton Armchairs.
Feature a Bent Rattan frame with leather strap joints, brown pain...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Silver Plate Fighting Cock / Rooster Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
A well made pair of vintage silver plate fighting cock / rooster sculptures, circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 10"W x 5"D x 7"H....
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
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
Set of 4 French Hammered Verdigris Dining Chairs, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of four 1940s French dining chairs featuring sculptural, high-back frames in hammered iron. The rich verdigris patina enhances their c...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Late 20th Century American Classical Maple Double Dresser
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th Century American Classical Maple Double Dresser with clean lines and wooden knob drawer pulls.
Measures 66" in width, 18.75" in depth and 36.5" in height.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maple
Winchester 4692 Embossed Hard Gun Case with Leather Handle Finished Brass Trim
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Winchester 4692 Embossed Hard Gun Case with Leather Handle Finished Brass Trim & Red Velvet Interior.
Winchester rifle is a comprehensive term descr...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassical Style Settee with Carved Wood and Black Upholstery
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant Italian Neoclassical style settee featuring intricate carving details.
The top part of the backrest is decorated with a series of classical figures, a characteristic of ...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
$1,925 Sale Price
30% Off
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell one light sconces with scalloped backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$2,200 / set
Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Faceted Crystal Glass Urn Brass Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Style Heavy Faceted Leaded Crystal Glass Urn Form Brass Table Lamp. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 30" H (to finial) x 22" H (to light socke...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Refinished American Rolling Pine Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Measures 29" in width, 16" in depth and stands 20" tall.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Sculpture Of The Goddess Hygieia Early 20th Century
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Early 20th Century Italian Plaster Sculpture of Hygieia on Green Marble Plinth
A finely crafted early 20th-century Italian plaster sculpture depicting Hygieia, the revered Greek and...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
$640 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Handsome Black & Gold Lion Motif Table Lamp
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive large black and gold table lamp having reclining lion sculpture on stepped base and elegantly shaped black lamp shade.
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
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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