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.
Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.
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Style: Neoclassical
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
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
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
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
Pair of torches
Located in Warsaw, PL
Beyond their function as light sources, this pair of torchères truly embodies the spirit of decorative art from the late 19th or early 20th century, where storytelling and allegorica...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Assembled Pair of Gilt Framed Wall Mirrors With Sienna Trim and Floral Border
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of Early 20th century Assembled Giltwood Wall Mirrors with Floral Borders. Frames are adorned with beautifully detailed floral motif (note: these frames are very similar, same d...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Extraordinary 19th Century 8 Panel Painted Wallpaper Screen, "Italian Landscape"
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional 19th Century eight panel Painted Wallpaper screen originally purchased at Côté Jardin Antiques and acquired from a Parisian estate....
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Pair of Luxurious 24K Gold-Plated Torchères Candelabras
Located in Warsaw, PL
These exceptional Louis XVI style torchiere candelabras are a testament to the enduring appeal of Neoclassical design. The juxtaposition of the darker, patinated bronze cherubs with ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of French Neoclassical Directoire Style Tole Vases
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of French vases, urns, cachepots, or garniture set. Featuring neoclassical Directoire style motifs of a muse and musical trophy. The vase is supported by paw feet with a gilt finish and mounted to a faux marble plinth...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Maison Charles Bronze Nautical Sconces. 2 pairs available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Charles Bronze Nautical Sconces.
2 pairs available
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Painted & Parcel Gilt Armchairs C. 1900's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Neoclassical style armchairs with a painted & parcel gilt finish. This style is characterized by its neoclassical elements, including straight lines, fluted legs, and intri...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Russian Neoclassic Silk Winged Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Russian Neoclassic Karelian birch winged armchair upholstered in green striped silk with scrolled sides on splayed legs with casters (19th Century)
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silk
French Neoclassical Period Fireplace Andirons or Firedogs, Early 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
French Neoclassical Period Andirons or Firedogs. Early 19th Century, made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Small 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Candleholders / Candlesticks
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique small pair of neoclassical wooden candleholders with their old gilding,
Italy, circa 1760-1780. Weathered, small losses and old repairs. Measurement each.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
American Classical Style Distressed Leather Red - Brown Oversized Club Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
A distressed leather classical American club chair exemplifying luxury and comfort in upholstered seating. The chair is enveloped in a rich, supple leather, which has developed a bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather
2 large patinated wooden consoles in neo-classic style The price is for one
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 large patinated wooden consoles in neo-classic style
The price is for one
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Beech
Early 20th C. French Neoclassical Style Petite-Sized Buffet Cabinet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and painted wood smaller-sized buffet cabinet from the early 20th century. This antique cabinet from France, designed with Neoclassical influences, has a rectangular-...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Regency Fluted Pedestal
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your decorative display with this timeless Vintage Regency Fluted Pedestal. Featuring a square top and fluted column base, this piece exudes c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Triptych of Large Religious Oil Paintings
Located in Buxton, GB
This exquisite triptych features three stunning paintings with a religious theme. The golden background adds a touch of elegance to this piece, which is sure to be a showstopper in a...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Diminutive Italian Neoclassical Carved Fruitwood Neoclassical Pedestal, C. 1960
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Diminutive Italian Neoclassical Carved Fruitwood Neoclassical Pedestal, C. 1960
Diminutive Italian Neoclassical Carved Fruitwood Pedestal, c. 1960
This beautifully crafted diminut...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Sevres Porcelain Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sevres porcelain box
octagonal format
Hand painted and signed on its base
perfect condition
Origin France Circa 1900
its mount is gilded bronze.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Walnut Three Drawer Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Burl Walnut Three Drawer Chest is a modern dresser with three long drawers and an exotic burl wood veneer. With modern antiqued brass ring pu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Neoclassical Greek Revival White Bisque Porcelain "Bacchus" Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This refined modernist neoclassical sculpture was realized in Germany. The piece depicts a bacchanal featuring Greek goddesses; young cherubic children; and even a bear, executed in ...
Category
1980s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large DIRECTOIRE style 2 sliding door Armoire Wardrobe in solid cherry, France
Located in Landivy, FR
MELANIE Collection
This armoire is part of the Mélanie collection, a modern interpretation of the French Directoire style of the late 18th century. We find the straight, classic and ...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Oak
French Neoclassical Style Trumeau Mirror, 7+ Ft
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic-style painted wood trumeau mirror. This vintage mirror from France features the carved-wood plaque top, reminiscent of trumeau design, with carved urn presented p...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Located in London, GB
The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed doors divided...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Neoclassical Style 1850s Gray Painted and Carved Armchairs with Guilloches, Pair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Neoclassical style wooden armchairs from circa 1850 with carved guilloche friezes, Classic light gray painted finish and carved finials. These exquisite Swedish Neo...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Italian Walnut Side Table
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful and very elegant antique Italian solid walnut side table features an beveled top with two drawers and brass handles standing on a central beautifully crafted leg and classi...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ormolu Mounted Malachite French Vases after a design by Galberg
By Ekaterinburg Faceting Factory, Russia
Located in London, GB
A pair of ormolu mounted malachite Ekaterinburg vases after a design by I.I. Galberg
French, 20th century
Height 51cm, diameter 32cm
Crafted to a design by the prestigious architect...
Category
20th Century Russian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Pair of Painted Italian Neo Classic Bedside Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Italian Neo Classic Painted bedside chest. A wonderful reproduction of fine 18th-century Italian cabinetry. Linen color painted and textured with geometric gray painted designs. With...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Wonderful French Neoclassical Large Bronze Bow Regency Lantern Fixture Pendent
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Beautiful etched bronze with draping bow lantern, pendant lantern fixture with cutout design around the bottom, fluted and filigree edges the top edge and...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antique Italian Wrought Iron and Silver Leaf Wood Plant Stands/Pedestal
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful pair of wood and wrought iron pedestals. They are made in Italy both of them have a stamp in the bottom, (check it out in the photos provided). They are in good vintage con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Handsome Mahogany & Ebonized Theodore Alexander Ellie Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome beautifully made designer mirror having rich mahogany and ebonized wood frame with a nod to Neoclassicism.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Neoclassical Maison Jansen Curule Side Table, France 1970s
Located in Cork, IE
This elegantly shaped swanneck side stable by Maison Jansen hails from France in the 1970s.
The curule shape of the frame is a clear nod to the neo-classical origins of Maison Janse...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Gilt Bronze & Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Unusual Gilt Bronze Chandelier featuring three seated Satyrs holding a richly carved alabaster dome. France, circa 1910. 6 lights.
Dimensions: Height 23" Diameter 19 1/2"
...
Category
1910s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Rock Sharpe's Wine Glasses in the "Burleigh” Pattern- set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Burleigh is an American pattern by Rock Sharpe handcrafted in the 1940s. The bell shaped bowls are handcut and etched. We have a set of six. The delicate b...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
Petite Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Commode with Marble Top and Marquetry
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical period walnut commode from the 18th century, with grey marble top and marquetry. Created in Italy during the 18th century, this petite Neoclassical walnut com...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
French Neoclassical Style White Glass and Bronze Pendant Light, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautiful Neoclassical style white milk glass pendant ceiling light fixture with an ornate bronze frame. France, 1920s.
This ado...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920's Silver Plated Caldwell Chandelier with Gilt Ornaments
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell chandelier with gilded details ,matching sconces available.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Tiffany & Co., Sterling Silver pierced Condiment Dish
Located in Huntington, NY
Tiffany & Co., sterling silver pierced condiment dish in pattern number 13835 from 1898. They measure 7 3/4'' in length by 4 7/8'' in width by 2'' in height and bear hallmarks as shown. Total weight is 7.6 troy ounces.
The legendary Tiffany brand was founded in 1837 by Charles Lewis Tiffany and John B. Young in Connecticut as a "stationery and fancy goods emporium," with the help of Charles Tiffany's father who financed the store for only $1,000 with profits from a cotton mill. Tiffany & Co. soon became a highly regarded brand for jewelry, gemstones, and silver. In 1845, Tiffany was a pioneer when it launched the Blue Book, which at the time was the first mail-order catalog...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
18th Century Wedgwood Four Color Jasper Dip Stoneware Medallion
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
Etruria, Staffordshire, c. 1790, octagonal wafer-thin white jasper with green jasper dip framing, lilac ground boarder with white jasper floral meander, central decoration with blue ...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Large Neoclassic Swedish Blyberg Porphyry Bowl
Located in Stamford, CT
A large bowl made of Blyberg Porphyry from Älfdalen, Sweden, circa 1800.
Category
Early 1800s Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porphyry
Domed Lantern Pendant Chandelier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage domed lantern style pendant chandelier. Metal and gold tone metal. Glass globe hanging at bottom. 4 candle bulb lights. Elegant lighting.
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Historistic brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic brass table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Brass original condition
Original patina
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Large Academic Style Torchères Emblematic of the Continents
Located in London, GB
Set of four large Academic style torchères emblematic of the continents
French, late 19th Century
Height: 228cm, diameter 50cm
Torchères alone: Height 197cm, diameter 34cm
Bases alone: Height 31cm, diameter 50cm
The four large torchères in this set are designed in the manner of Mathurin Moreau, one of the leading Academic sculptors of the nineteenth century. The patinated metal sculptures were cast by Miroy Frères...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Ormolu
Wedgwood Light Blue Dancing Hours Neoclassical Jasperware Bowls, Pair
By Wedgwood
Located in Stamford, CT
1970 Wedgwood jasperware footed bowl. Light blue jasperware with all-over white neoclassical motif. Signed on the underside.
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Rare 19th Century Tucker and Hemphill American Porcelain Trumpet Vase, 1830s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine and rare early 19th century Tucker and Hemphill porcelain vase.
The vase is decorated with a gilt shield device surrounded by leaf and branch and ribbon decoration. (Also, ...
Category
1830s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Jean-Antoine Houdon Bronze Sculpture of Sabine Houdon
Located in Kingston, NY
Antique bronze sculpture titled "Sabine" is attributed to the renowned French sculptor Jean-Antoine Houdon (1741-1828).
The bust depicts a young girl, Sabine Houdon (Jean-Antoine Ho...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Italian Mojalica Monumental Urn
Located in Nashville, TN
Monumental Italian Majolica porcelain figural floor urn. Decorated throughout with hand painted Classical Greek scenery. Two figural fawns on the opposing handles. Fine wear and crac...
Category
1880s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Large French Old Paris Apothecary 'Extrait Belladone' Jar, Now as a Lamp
By Old Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large French Old Paris Apothecary 'Extrait Belladone' Jar, Now as a Lamp
France, early 20th century, possibly an apothecary fixture
A large French Old Paris Apothecary Jar, now repu...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Baker Furniture Italian Provincial Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding large Italian Provincial or Neoclassical style pedestal extension dining table
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collectio...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
French Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Double Headed Eagle Mirror with Wings
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite French carved giltwood mirror frame in the form of a crowned bicephalic double-headed eagle. Highly decorative frame with double-headed eagles, symmetric wings encasing the...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Large 19th Century Bleached Walnut Centre Table
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Superb large 19th Century French, Renaissance style, Country House entrance hall centre table.
Fine hand carved Neoclassical details in solid walnut with a cleaned back bleached fini...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Contemporary Italian Hand Coloured Roman Vase Print " in Villa Giustiniani"
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
Contemporary Italian Hand Coloured Antique English Mansions Vase Print 4 of 5
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Very original reproductions of decorative vases from important English mansions, printed on a hand press on 100% cotton engraving paper.
Completely handpainted with a cream wash, umb...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Pair of 19th Century Meissen Gold & White Neoclassical Serpent Handled Vases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th Century Meissen gold & white neoclassical serpent handled vases.
Germany, circa 1880s
Design attributed to E.A. Leuteritz
Hard to find a pa...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
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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