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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.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
Glamorous Pair of Frederick Cooper Brass Neoclassical Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous glistening warm coppery colored brass table lamps in the shape of neoclassical columns that rest on black marble 4.5 square bases. Custom textured fabric lampshades are a g...
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Early 2000s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Wedgwood Dark Blue and White Vases
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Wedgwood dark blue and white jasperware vases. Insides of vases have a shiny glazed finish. 6” tall x 5.5” across top x 4.5” across bottom. ...
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1930s British Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pottery

French Gilt Metal Mounted Onyx Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
French Gilt Metal Mounted Onyx Pedestal, 20th century, with a later square white marble top on an oak parquetry revolving stand. 42.75" H x 11" W x 11" D.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Metal

Neoclassical Porcelain Vase Hand-Painted Ornamented Decoration, Jacob Petit
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This porcelain Vase has been made by Jacob Petit, it is signed J.P., and the manufacturer is "Porcelaine de paris". It has been done in France in the 19th century. The decor ornemant...
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1820s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

12 Antique English Green & Embossed Gilt Dinner Plates, Neo Classical Motif
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant set of twelve dinner plates from the re known English factory of Royal Worcester. This set features a green and raised gold embossed pattern of classical urn and swag desi...
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1920s British Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold, Enamel

1850 American Blown Flint Glass Water Goblets, S/12
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 12 water goblets American, circa 1850. Clear blown flint glass in excllent original condition with no repairs or breaks.
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1850s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass

Set of Four Michael Taylor Design Montecito Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of four patio and garden Montecito chairs designed by Michael Taylor. The set features recently re-powder coated frames in a very dark gun m...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Large Italian White Ceramic Urn Vases
Located in Rome, IT
A pair of large Italian white ceramic urn vases with fruit and leave garlands. Manufactory of Bassano del Grappa. Early 20th century. Elegant ...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

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 ...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Golden Plated Hand Tea Spoon Set of Two Handcrafted Natalia Criado
Located in Milan, IT
Add an element of elegance and playfulness to your dinner table with our hand tea spoon. Handcrafted from metal and plated brass, its distinguishing feature is the anthropomorphic ha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Gold Plate

Tiffany & Co. Antique Bronze Bust of Diane De Poitiers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or Renaissance Revival style bronze bust of Diane De Poitiers By Tiffany & Co. USA, Late 19th Century Measures: 5.25"W x 4"D x 10.5"H. Good original vinta...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Large Roman Style Figural Bronze Jardinière / Planter
Located in Bradenton, FL
Large Roman Style Figural Bronze Jardinière /Planter. Bronze Planter / Jardinière features a Cow driven Cart with figures on both. Intricate wreath motif rim symbolizes honor or eter...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Set 12 Antique Gilt Neoclassical Cabinet Plates by Imperial
Located in New York, NY
Set of twelve (12) antique porcelain cabinet plates with exceptional gilt borders and lovely transfer scenes of Roman nymphs and muses frolicking with putti after Angelica Kaufmann, ...
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Late 19th Century Czech Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Parian Ware Bust of Julius Caesar
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Parian ware portrait bust of Roman Emperor Julius Caesar in draped toga. Parian ware is a type of biscuit porcelain which imitates the style of carved marble. Gaius Julius Caesar...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Composition

Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Side Tables with Fawn Leather Trays Tops by
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and rare pair of neoclassical style side tables is made of brass with fawn leather tops surrounded by a gilt decoration and topped with pine cones finials. This is a French...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Directoire Style Bed Frame in Stained Solid Cherry
Located in Landivy, FR
This bed frame is a handmade and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classical and timeless lines. This wooden bed frame...
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2010s French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Oak

Maison Jansen 2 tier Leather and Brass coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Jansen 2 tier brass and leather coffee table
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of English Neoclassical Style 1850s Carved Pine Overdoors with Swag Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English neoclassical style carved pine overdoors with swag motifs and dentil molding from the mid 19th century. Each of this pair of English architectural elements features...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pine

1920 Caldwell Bronze Chandelier With Patina 6 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920’s Caldwell bronze chandelier with original patina, 6 lights. Could be silver plated. Available matching sconces in silver and bronze
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French Marquetry Billiard Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautifully constructed, this French billiard table was almost certainly made for an aristocratic country house of the 19th century, an age when ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Console Table Marble & Giltwood Italian by Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Henredon Italian...
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1970s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Antique Italian Neoclassical Giltwood QUEEN Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Neoclassical Giltwood QUEEN Bed is a study in timeless style by one of the original sources for classic design! Utilizing...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Cherry Wood 2 Doors 3 Drawers French Cabinet, White and Grey Lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This cabinet is a handmade and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classical and timeless lines. This traditional high buffet...
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2010s French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Oak, Wood

French Neo-Classical Style Maison Jansen Black & Gilt Bronze Console Tables -S/2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of French neo-classical style black lacquered console tables by Maison Jansen. The backs are mirrored. Each turned support is banded in gilt bronze. The demilune topes...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pottery Flower Plant Planter Cachepot Jardinière
Located in New York, NY
A turquoise urn-style pottery flower or plant pot planter cachepot jardinière, circa early-20th century. A beautiful small urn-like turquoise blue pottery planter...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Pillowcase Made from a 19th C. American Linen Coverlet
Located in Istanbul, TR
Jacquard Coverlets occupy an important place in American material culture. They were used as bed covers , and they are reversible. Pillowcase does not come with an insert. Linen in ...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Linen

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

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Vintage English Country Iron Bronze Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style bronze tone iron garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 11"W x 7.5"D x 14.5"H Very ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Neoclassical Pedestal Table- Inlay work - Brass Gallery-60s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Autumn Sale: Enjoy FREE IN-HOME delivery to France and special Shipping Offers for many other Countries. Beautiful french Pedestal Table Neoclassical...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Milanese Neoclassical Silver Oil and Vinegar Cruet Set
Located in Milano, MI
Antique Milanese silver oil cruet consisting of an oval tray supported by four cast zoomorphic paw shaped feet; the edge of the tray is a ribbon decorated by...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver

French Early 20th Century Folding Iron Bed
Located in Buchanan, NY
French iron bed, circa 1900, made to be used against the wall. The iron has a nice natural patina. The bed is sold alone, it does not include a mattre...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Rockport American Classical Heirloom Maple Extension Breakfast Table
Located in Germantown, MD
An American Classical mid Century Heirloom Maple Extension Breakfast Table by Rockport. Solid maple throughout. Measures 58" in width with the 12" ext...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century Neo-Classical Style Faux Bamboo Greek Key Form Mirror- Burnt Orange
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this mirror! I worked hard to capture the correct color for buyers! This is a neo-classical style faux bamboo mirror with a timeless Greek Key form. The color is original and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Wonderful French Bronze Regency Empire Crystal 12-Light Neoclassical Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
This wonderful gilt 12-light chandelier has four interior and eight arms decorated with crystal drops, and crystal spear surrounding a multifaceted crystal centerpiece bowl. The crys...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Neoclassical Marble Sculpture of the Three Graces after Canova
Located in Essex, MA
Large 19th century neoclassical carved marble sculpture of the three graces after Canova. A Beautiful execution of one of Canova's Masterpieces. Ours amazingly accurate to the sculpt...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Statuary Marble

Set of Italian Onyx and White Marble Bookends
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Set of white and black marble bookends, Italy circa 1960's. Wonderful addition to any home office seeking a classic or modern vibe.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Onyx

Oak Parquetry Round Side Table, Dark Oak
Located in Westwood, NJ
A dark oak parquetry round side table with tapered oak legs. This beautiful round two-tier side table has an arranged radial design on its oak parquetry top and shelf. Shown in dusk...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

12 Royal Crown Derby Neoclassical Dinner Plates with Profuse Raised Paste Gold
Located in Great Barrington, MA
There is great and then there is magnificent and these plates made by Royal Crown Derby qualify as magnificent! This set of 12 dinner plates exhibit all of the characteristics of the...
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Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold

Louis XVI Style Satinwood Vitrine with Neoclassical Ormolu Mounts
Located in London, GB
Louis XVI style satinwood vitrine with neoclassical ormolu mounts French, 19th century Dimensions: Height 180cm, width 177cm, depth 45cm This ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Classical Polished Queen Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classical style cross-banded Queen bed, the arched headboard of three cross-banded panels flanked by bound reeded carved columns, with a paneled low f...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

1980s Kreiss Iron Paws Coconut Wood Sculptural Drum Round Coffee Table
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning textured sculptural wood and iron claw feet coffee table you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The...
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1980s Philippine Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Beautiful Antique Vase or Wine Cooler in Patinated Copper 19th Century
Located in Tilburg, NL
This is a wonderful and unusual vase of wine cooler in patinated copper. Europe, 19th century. A great design, this unusual wine cooler has. Great sculptural shape and a very desir...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Copper

19th Century Italian Freestanding Mahogany Center Table - Antique Console Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique Neoclassical Italian center table made of hand crafted shellac polished Mahogany, in good condition. The freestanding console table is composed with a white-grey marble to...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Vintage Italian Alabaster Columnar Lamps with Ionic Capitals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of table lamps, of carved alabaster, each a round, Neoclassical, fluted column, surmounted by an Ionic capital, ending on round foot, and raised on square, graduated plinth base...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

American Mahogany Demilune Dressing Stand on Brass Castors, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Neoclassic dressing stand / wash stand with projecting demilune top, framed on three sides with a splash. The top rests on a conforming apron f...
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1830s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Style Steel Brass Granite Console Table
Located in Houston, TX
20th Century Jansen style console. An oversized stately table features polished steel, brass rosettes and lions paw feet supporting a black granite top.
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Granite, Brass, Steel

Murano Glass Mirror, Italy, Early 20th Century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Murano Glass Mirror, Italy, Early 20th Century.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Mirror

Maison Jansen Curule Stool in Stitched Leather, Brass and Metal
Located in North Miami, FL
Such an elegant stool/ bench by Maison Jansen, features brass ringlet finials, hooved brass feet and a stitched leather seat - ALL in excellent vintage condition.
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Uttermost Henzler Tiered Console Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Forged tiered iron frame and iron cross stretchers in antiqued gold leaf. Top is reinforced mirror and gallery shelf is clear tempered glass. Lightweight with style that packs a punc...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

French Neoclassical Console Table w/Expandable-Top that Doubles, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved-wood console table, with expandable flip-top, from the 19th century. This antique table from France has a rectangular-shaped top that can be flipped and ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Worcester Porcelain Dish England Circa 1790
Located in Katonah, NY
This elegant late 18th-century Worcester Porcelain dish is fluted and decorated along the border with a beautiful string of leaves painted in light green, purple, and gilt. The simpl...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Walnut Nightstands
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of classic 19th century Italian Neoclassical style walnut nightstands. Nightstands feature white Carrara marble inlay on top, two drawers for practical storage, and ornate bra...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

A fabulous quality 19th Century French plum pudding mahogany and brass bed in th
Located in Martlesham, GB
A fabulous quality 19th Century French plum pudding mahogany and brass bed in the Neoclassical style, the tall headboard having a shaped and reeded top with ormolu decoration, the si...
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th Century French Neoclassical Period fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condition and does not have cracks. This produc...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Round Gueridon Marble and Brass Side Table, Italy
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Transport yourself to the enchanting ambiance of 1950s Italy with this exquisitely crafted classic side table. Meticulously produced, this captivating piece embodies timeless eleganc...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Antique Neoclassical Armchair in Wood and Velvet Late 19th Century
Located in Meer, VAN
Antique Neoclassical Armchair in Wood and Velvet, Europe, 19th Century. This is a wonderful antique armchair in a distinct neoclassical style. Majestic appearance with elegant detai...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Regency Henredon Burnished Brass Dolphin Klismos Dining Chairs -Set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your dining experience with this exquisite set of six vintage Henredon dining chairs, where timeless Regency elegance meets the iconic Klismos form. Each chair is a testament...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Marble Bust of an African Man, Italy 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Life-size bust of a dark-skinned man with a headdress and light-coloured clothing. The bust is made of different types of coloured marble and carved by hand.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Italian Marble Statue, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian marble figure statue of standing woman grasping cluster of grapes resting on squared plinth. Mid 19th Century
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Italian 19th Century Bed Wrought Iron, Decorated with Mother of Pearl Scales
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Romantic single bed in iron of the 19th century. Headboard and footboard enameled wood effect with floral decorations and mother of pearl scales. Measures cm: H 170\104, W 95, D 2...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

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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