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
19th Century French Neoclassical Style Lead Fountain Head of a River God
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century French lead mask of a river god fountain head. The fierce expression of the face as he blows water out of his mouth makes fro a compelling piece of sculpture. Wonderful...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Lead
Pair of Maison Jansen Louis XV neoclassical slipper chairs 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
The craftsmanship of this pair of slipper chairs was deeply cared about, and it really shows some eight decades later. The side chairs were made and stamped by Maison Jansen in the e...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Pair of Gilded French Wrought Iron Console Tables
Located in Miami, FL
This elegant Art Deco Wrought Iron Console Table W/ stylized Geometric Detailing ,Circa 1930. The winding cubist detailing rises up...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Battles of Montebello and Casteggio in Antique Frame
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Antique French print of Battles of Montebello and Casteggio in antique frame. Under the print there is the whole description in French language.
"Painted by Naudet - Lebeau sculpsit ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood, Paper
Fanciful Eglomise Wall Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The height of sophistication, this stunning ‘Verre Eglomise’ wall clock is made in the traditional Eglomise fashion where gilded leaf is applied to...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
Juan Archuleta Gates and Garden Painting
Located in Manhasset, NY
Juan Archuleta gates and garden painting. Well done in a fine custom gilt frame from a fine New Jersey private. collection.
Juan S.E. Archuleta, Bor...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Set of Four Jacques Garcia for Baker Marat Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of four mahogany dining chairs designed by Jacques Garcia for Baker. The Marat dining chairs (Model # BA3848) feature a mahogany ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Montecito Lounge Chair with Ottoman Michael Taylor Style
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Michael Taylor Montecito style bronzed lounge chair with matching ottoman. Circa 1985.
Gorgeous matching bronzed loveseat and ottoman.
Constru...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Period Baltimore Classical Curly Maple Console Games Table
Located in Forney, TX
A fine Federal period American Classical maple morphing table from the early 19th century.
Exquisitely hand-crafted in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, circa 1830, exceptionally...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maple
Michael Taylor Design Neoclassical Montecito Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand bespoke neoclassical style cast aluminum patio and garden dining table designed in the California coastal style by Michael Taylor. The table features a custom ordered square ba...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Large Pair of Swedish Blyberg Porphyry Vases and Covers, Early 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of Swedish Neoclassical Blyberg Porphyry vases and covers, early 19th century, on square bases, with bronze pineapple finials to the cove...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porphyry, Bronze
Very Large French Silvered Bronze Jardinière in the Manner of Christofle
By Christofle
Located in London, GB
Very large French silvered bronze jardinière in the manner of Christofle
French, Late 19th Century
Height 45cm, width 102cm, depth 56cm
This stunning silvered bronze jardinière is...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1900’s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s Caldwell leaded glass light fixture with interior lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Rookwood Pottery Cincinnati Dealer Scrolled Advertising Sign Plaque 14"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Rookwood Pottery Cincinnati advertising plaque / sign featuring a Neoclassical scrolled design. Circa 1986.
Dimensions:
14" x 3.25" x 4.25" (Width x Depth x Height)
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pottery
French Sopraporte Painting from a South of France Castle, 19th century
Located in Belmont, MA
Discover an extraordinary French Sopraporte (above door painting) originating from a historic castle in the south of France. This hand-painted masterpiece draws inspiration from anti...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Single Fortuny Fabric Cushion in a Neoclassical Pattern
By Fortuny
Located in New York, NY
A Fortuny silk pillow cushion in metallic blue and silver fabric depicting a neoclassical design with a draped garland motif, with braided trim and...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Silk, Down, Feathers
French Limestone Orangerie Garden Console Table by Formations
By Formations
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime orangerie or garden console table featuring a French limestone top supported by a silvered iron base. Created by Formations Melrose Avenue Hollywood, California for a grand e...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Limestone, Iron
Pair miniature campana vases in black basalt, Wedgwood, circa 1880
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A good pair of miniature campana-shaped vases, in black basalt. Finding these with their lids, and with the delicate handles intact, is rare; a pair, even more so.
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Neoclassical Duplex English Brass Corinthian Banquet Oil Lamp GWTW
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite antique English brass Duplex oil lamp, featuring a tall base in the shape of a Corinthian column festooned with cherub / satyr faces and l...
Category
19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rouge Marble Top Breakfast Table or Petite Dining Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant Rouge Marble and Iron Breakfast or Petite Dining Table, Italian, circa 1950s. It measures 35.25" diameter x 28.75" height. It is a versatile size and can be used as a breakfast or petite dining table in a small apartment...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
French Vintage Onyx Pedestal with Brass Details
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A captivating vintage 20th century French hand-carved natural onyx pedestal, sculpted to reveal marbelized swirls of mocha, gray, and white–imparting texture to the smooth column. Th...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
After Barye (19th Century) And Guillemin, Cavalier Arabe Revenant De La Chasse
Located in Germantown, MD
A Massive After Alfred Barye (French 1839-1882) And Emile Guillemin (French 1841-1907), Cavalier Arabe Revenant De La Chasse, Coated Cast Metal Sculpture. "Cavalier Arabe”, which i...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Bronze Neoclassical Floor Lamps, Tiffany Style
Located in Riverdale, NY
Lovely matched pair of Bronze Neoclassical Floor Lamps, in the Tiffany style with period wiring. Unmarked but similar to Tiffany floor lamps (l...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage rustic stained glass two door cabinet by Habersham
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage rustic two door stained glass cabinet by Habersham. This cabinet features two doors that have stained glass panels with two drawers at the top. The cabinet features...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
1847 Amerique Septentrionale Framed Map
Located in Stamford, CT
1847 Amerique Septentrionale Framed Map Illustrated by Raimond Bonheur. As found framed condition.
Category
1840s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
French Neoclassical Giltwood and Gilt-Gesso Pier Mirror, Circa 1820
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique French empire giltwood pier mirror. Circa 1820.
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Giltwood
Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1800
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine, large vase in black basalt, decorated with an encaustic painted figure of a youth, taken from The Hamilton vase in the British Museum.
The shape is taken from the Greek Hydria...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Jean Baptist Stahl Pate-sur-pate / Phanolith Neoclassical Court Scene Charger
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jean Baptist Stahl Pate-sur-Pate/ Phanolith neoclassical court scene charger
Germany, circa 1899
An exceptional large pâte-sur-pâte/ phanol...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Oak Parquetry Media Cabinet, Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
An oak parquetry four-door entertainment media cabinet, perfect to use as a cabinet for additional storage space or an entertainment console. It has oak ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Neoclassical Baluster Bronze Candlesticks
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Pair of vintage Neoclassical bronze candlesticks feature elegant baluster form with wide circular bases. The sculptural bodies with a twisted element are supported by round tiered ba...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
Paint, Wood, Mirror
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.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of English Neoclassical Style Burl Walnut Figural Ormolu Commodes. C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English neoclassical style three-drawer commodes with a carved molded edge top, mahogany string inlays, figural ormolu filigree mounts with the...
Category
1880s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
19th-Century Pair of Equestrian Engravings – Framed Antique Hunting Prints
By William Barraud
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Bring the allure of the English countryside into your home with this remarkable pair of antique equestrian prints. These hand-colored engravi...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper, Glass
19th Century Grand Tour Verdigris Bronze Bust of Dante Alighieri / Marble Plinth
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Verdigris Bronze Bust of 14th Century Italian Poet Dante Alighieri on Marble Plinth. Measures 18" in width, 7.5" in depth and 13" in height.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pair of 18th Century Italian Silver Gilt Wood Pricket Candlesticks
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning pair of antique 18th-Century Italian silvered wood tripod pricket altar candlesticks. These gorgeous cathedral candlesticks are a nice large size, silver gilded and ornate...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Fleurs Des Siècles Enamel Flower Bouquet by Jane Hutcheson for Gorham
By Gorham, Jane Hutcheson
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous arrangement of enamel flowers, "Fleurs Des Siecles"
By Jane Hutcheson for Gorham
Circa 1970s
Enamel flowers, in a porcelain container with painted and gold gilt detail...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Handsome Pair of Solid Brass Sconces
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant neoclassical style solid brass pair of 3 arm candle sconces. Wired and ready.
(Caroline)
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Burgundy and Gold Damask Rectangular Table Cloth
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a beautiful jacquard pattern table cloth in bordeaux and gold. This was from a collection of table cloths sold at auction, movie props from Warner Brothers Studios in Burbank...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Damask
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Black Slate and Marble Mantel Clock
Located in Chicago, IL
This Circa 1900 French Black Slate and Marble Mantel Clock is a formidable and visually stunning timepiece that commands attention. Atop the clock sits a large, patinated bronze lion...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Slate, Brass
19th Century Bronze Figure of the Berlin Adorante by Barbedienne Foundry
Located in 263-0031, JP
A 19th-century patinated bronze figure of the Berlin Adorante, or Praying Boy. The piece is a reduction of the Hellenistic-era original, currently in t...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th c. Swedish Neoclassical Pair of Demilune Console Tables, Stockholm 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Swedish Neoclassical period demilune console tables with wide rounded apron standing on four carved, elegant tapered and fluted legs.
Many layers of newer paint scraped to it...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Two Russian Malachite and Gilt Bronze Urns, Designed by Galberg
By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia
Located in London, GB
These magnificent gilt bronze (ormolu) mounted malachite urns were created in c.1830 to a design by Ivan Ivanovich Galberg (Russian, 1782-1863). Galberg was an important figure, who ...
Category
1830s Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Signed Bradley and Hubbard Double Student Lamp, Crowned Milk Glass Shades
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a beautiful newly wired Bradley and Hubbard double oil student's desk lamp. It moves up and down on the center stand and rod. The shade is a unique domed milk glass with a brass crown. As with all B and H...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Of Italian Alabaster Urn Table Lamps
Located in Bradenton, FL
Stunning pair of 20th century alabaster Italian urn table lamps. Lamps feature the classic ornate urn shape and are characterized by their beautiful veined stonework and soft, transl...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Neoclassical Gilt Decorated Plate With Leopard
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical gilt decorated plate with leopard. A Naples Real Fabbrica Ferdinandea white porcelain painted and gilt decorated saucer dish with leopard....
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Bronze Plaquettes with Putti, Signed Clodion, French, 19th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
In the first plaquette the putti drink wine, eat grapes, make music and wrestle in a field with a round temple in the background. Signed CLODION
In the second plaquette, young sat...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Queen Mahogany Four Poster Turned and Carved bed with Paneled Crown Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Westerly bed is a intricately carved four poster bed in solid Mahogany featuring fruit and flowers with buttermold carvings and a bold reces...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
1920's Caldwell Flush Mount with Opaline Glass 16''
Located in New York, NY
circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze flush mounted light fixture with Opaline glass inset. From Waldorf Hotel NYC.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of 24 Silver Underplates
Located in London, GB
Set of 24 silver underplates
Continental, 20th Century
Height 1.5cm, diameter 30cm
This very refined set of twenty-four underplates (also called charger plates) was crafted in the...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
Upholstered Club Chair Shown in Tweed Fabric with Nailhead Trim and Carved
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Colin club chair is an elegant addition to your Den or Library. All handcrafted in our shop in Brooklyn, it is upholstered with hand tied springs and ...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
18th Century Frame with a Marble Profile Portraits Vespesian Roman Emperor
Located in Firenze, IT
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In terracotta with black marble medallion centered by a white marble profile...
Category
1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Large Pair French Bronze Dolphin Motif Lamps Style of E. Guillemard
By E. Guillemard
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of French Bronze Neoclassical Stylized Dolphin Motif Lamps
France, Circa 1960s
A large pair of French bronze neoclassical stylized dolphin motif lamps, crafted in Franc...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Italian Console Table in the Style of Paolo Buffa, circa 1945
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Houston, TX
Italian sculpted walnut console table with cross bands and bronze sabots by Paolo Buffa, circa 1945.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Armoirette in solid cherry wood with a folding gray-lacquered door
Located in Landivy, FR
This French armoire is part of the Mélanie collection, a modern interpretation of the French Directoire style of the late 18th century.
This style is famous for its straight, classi...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Hexagonal Gild Wood Mirror " à Parclose " With Oriental Details, France 70
Located in Brussels, BE
Fine hexagonal parclose and beveled mirror.
Oriental details on each corner.
Paper label on the back.
France 1970.
Category
1970s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Corner Cabinet ~ Vitrine
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Painted Corner Cabinet ~ Vitrine is a marvelous combination of artistic form & function! The tailored, classically inspired architecture includes a...
Category
1870s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Circular glazed brass hall lantern in the neo-classical style
Located in London, GB
A late 19th century circular glazed brass hall lantern in the neo-classical style, English, circa 1900.
Brass work decorated with Vitruvian scrolls and oak leaf motifs.
Twin light ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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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