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
Neoclassical Style Narrow Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Neoclassical style narrow bench with cut blue velvet fabric.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Fruitwood
Maison Jansen Style Ovale Brass Bar Cart with Smoked Glass Shelves
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual ovale bar cart is made of brass with bronzed glas shelves. This is a model attributed to famous French Designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Large Gilt Bronze and Malachite Neoclassical Style Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of large gilt bronze and malachite neoclassical style candelabra
French, 20th century
Measures: Height 122cm, diameter 60cm
This large...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, 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
Large Russian Neoclassical Malachite and Ormolu Urn or Vase, 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
A large Russian neoclassical malachite, Campana shaped urn or Vase, the ormolu twin handles modeled with acorns, on a circular spreading foot with square stepped plinth,
19th centu...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Baker Furniture Klismos Collection Neoclassical Burlwood Chairs, Set of 10
Located in Countryside, IL
Baker Furniture Klismos Collection Neoclassical Burlwood Dining Chairs - Set of 10
Each chair measures: 24 wide x 24 deep x 38 inches high, w...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Burl
Vintage Reclaimed Salvage 92" Tall Wooden Faux Marble Painted Column Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Item: Vintage Italian Style 92" Tall Wooden Faux Marble Painted Columns Architectural Elements - a Pair. Circa Mid to Late 20th Century.
Measurements:
Overall: 92" H x 10" W x 10" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Wedgwood Creamware Charger Geometric Border England Circa 1785
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
This elegant Wedgwood charger was made in England in the late 18th century, circa 1785.
Crafted from creamware, the charger features a meticulously painted geometric border composed of orange and black flowerheads set within a lattice of fine black lines. Each flowerhead is centered in a diamond-shaped cell, creating a repeating pattern that radiates rhythm and precision. The inner field is left undecorated, emphasizing the clean form and enhancing the visual impact of the border.
The simplicity of the cream-colored ground paired with the precise hand-painting along the rim reflects the neoclassical restraint and balance that defined Wedgwood’s aesthetic...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Creamware
Italian Neo-Classic Style Tole King Bed
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic-style (Mid-20th Century) black tole king size bed with swag design gold decorative trim with lyre design on headboard (includes: headboard and footboard, does not...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful 18th century neoclassical giltwood ornament.
Italy circa 1780.
Weathered,small losses and old repairs.
Measurements include the wooden base.
H:67cm W:45cm D:9cm
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Parisian Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Bed by Au Gros Chêne
Located in London, GB
Antique Parisian Marquetry and gilt bronze bed by Au Gros Chêne
French, late 19th century
Dimensions: Height 127cm, width 167cm, depth 212cm
This elegant bed is designed in the ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
19th C. Old Paris Neoclassic Oval Blue & White Floral Pedestal Centerpiece
By Old Paris
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Old Paris Neoclassic Oval Blue and White Floral Pedestal Centerpiece
France, circa 1875
A splendid 19th-century Old Paris Neoclassic Oval Blue and White Floral Pedesta...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
1950s Mid-Century Alabaster Stone Vase
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A midcentury Italian stone vase in hand-carved alabaster.
Discover timeless elegance with this exquisite midcentury Italian alabaster vase, a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
19th Century Continental Female Bust Sculpture in White Marble
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique (19th century) continental bust of a lovely female in curls and dress adorned with bows at the shoulder. Apparently unsigned.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Neoclassical Wedgwood Style Warm Yellow Table Lamp, circa 1950s
By Wedgwood
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Honey yellow glazed soft shaped neoclassical Wedgwood Jasperware style table lamp with silky white molded relief decorations depicting human figures, birds and floral ornaments. Dani...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Bronze and Brass Coffee Table with Green Marble Top, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful neoclassical bronze and brass coffee table has a nice green marble top. This cocktail table is French and attributed to Maison Bagués, circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
David Beringer (1756-1821) Polyhedral Wooden Sundial
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy
No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
DAVID BERINGER (1756-1821)
The frui...
Category
Late 18th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pace Collection Chrome & Clear Glass Rectangular Statement Coffee Table
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Stylish Chrome & Clear Glass Rectangular Statement Coffee Table By The Pace Collection.
The Pace Collection was a contemporary high-end furniture company from 1960 to 2001. Pace C...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Neoclassical, Mother and Children, Marble Sculptures, Italy, 1920s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Neoclassical, Mother and Children, Wired Marble Sculptures, Italy, 1920s
A pair of finely cast marble sculptures depicting a mother and her children one harvesting wheat, the other ...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Large Neoclassical Breccia Marble Finials
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of large antique neoclassical breccia marble finials.
Dating to the early 20th century, these elegant French finials are spectacular display pieces for period and contemporar...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Breccia Marble
Custom Made Metal Vanity or Desk by BH&A
Located in Sheffield, MA
Custom made and designed by us. this versatile modern and traditional styled piece can be used as end table, vanity, desk or dressing table. Table has distressed metal top insert and a drawer. Matching vanity stool available. Can work well in neoclassica, Hollywood Regency, neoclassical revival or modern setting. Size and finish to your specifications.
Check with us for quote for other top inserts.
Matching custom vanity stool...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Grain Painted Paneled Wood Door
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous grain painted solid wood paneled door.
Painted in the Trompe loi style to imitate rosewood or another exotic wood.
Door is grain painted on one side only. Other side is ol...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Classical Maitland-Smith Gilt Hand Carved Mahogany Mirror
Located in Norwood, NJ
Large Hand Carved Mahogany and Gilt Maitland-Smith Wood Mirror.
Beautiful classical designed frame with beveled glass. Adorned with swags, rosettes, florals and a central urn. Hand c...
Category
1990s Philippine Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair Of Stately Lyle And Umbach Pompeiian Ram's Head Table Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A very fine pair of Neoclassical style Lyle and Umbach Pompeiian and French Empire style table lamps showcasing white bronze Athenian forms with lidded urn-shaped fonts heavily decor...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique French Neoclassical Egyptian Bronze Woman Figure Statue Sculpture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical Egyptian Revival Tall Bronze Woman Figure Statue Sculpture with Stunning Detail and Patina. Signature to base appears to read "Le Coutre." It is believed ...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Tea Set
By Wedgewood
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Tea Set. It has a creamer, a sugar bowl and a teapot. They are all made of bisque light blue porcelain and decora...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Bronze Cherub Figural Candle Sconces
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Bronze Cherub Figural Candle Sconces.
Measure 7" in width x 4" in depth x 12" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Royal Copenhagen. Three biscuit plates with motifs by Bertil Thorvaldesen.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Royal Copenhagen.
Three biscuit plates with motifs after Bertil Thorvaldesen.
Dating: 1958 and 1960.
Marked.
First factory quality.
Perfect condition.
Dimensions: Diameter: 14.0 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Chic Brass & Ebonized Iron Arrow Motif End Table with Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sexy black and gold arrow motif martini table having a glam mix of an ebonized iron and brass base, topped with a lusciously lively 6 sided piece of black, brown and cream marble.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Iron
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
18th Century Frame with a Marble Profile Portraits Vespesian Roman Emperor
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY:
No additional costs will be added to this order.
Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
In terracotta with black marble medallion centered by a white marble profile...
Category
1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
1970s Elegant France Neoclassic Brass Lantern with Curved Glass
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Brass lantern with curved glass from France, 1970. This elegant pendant light features a classic design with a polished brass frame and curved glass panels, creating a timeless look....
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
2 Neoclassical Grecian Cameo Face Ceramic Torchiere Table Lamps 28"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of vintage off-white porcelain mantel urn table lamps with brass bases, stenciled with neoclassical motifs including the heads of a Roman / Greek soldier and noblewoman. Topped ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Contemporary Antiqued Painted and Decorated Single Drawer Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A Contemporary single drawer antiqued painted decorated side table or floor candle stand or plant stand. Measures 15" in width x 15" in depth x 26" in height . Great vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
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
Late 19th Century Indonesian Teak Wood Textile Cabinet with Two Bottom Drawers
Located in Middleburg, VA
Late 19th Century Indonesian teak wood textile cabinet
Beautifully carved teak wood with two cabinet doors over two nicely spaced shelves and two...
Category
19th Century Indonesian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Teak
19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Pedestal or Decorative Stand
Located in Miami, FL
A fine 19th century Italian hand-carved Carrara marble pedestal sculpted from luxurious Carrara marble, the choice of sculptors for centuries, it features a tiered twist design, one ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
1950s Italian Neoclassical Alabaster Vase Urn Baluster Marbro Style Lamp
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Am impressive neoclassical vintage Italian table lamp. Solid translucent white alabaster urn, vase or balusters form with very subtle gray veining....
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Italian Alabaster Marble Urn Table Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Empire Neoclassical Style Italian Alabaster Marble Urn Table Lamp with Carved Serpent Handles. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 29" H (to finial) x 22" H (to li...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Set of Six Fendi Casa Blue Leather Tunica Lounge Chairs
By Fendi Casa
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime set of six rare Italian Fendi Casa Tunica lounge chairs or slipper chairs circa 2015. The bespoke chairs feature a soft and supple chic arctic blue leather...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Very Large French Blue Glass and Ormolu Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of very large French blue glass and ormolu vases
French, 20th Century
Height 153cm, width 50cm, depth 53cm
Blue glass and shining gold ormolu are combined to create this stunn...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Schiedmayer Grand Piano Walnut Carved Cheeks Filigree Music Desk Faceted Legs
Located in Leeds, GB
Schiedmayer grand piano with a french polished, burr walnut cabinet. The burr walnut is figured creating rippled patterns in the veneer reminiscent of oil on water.
The serpentine piano cheek features carvings of scrolling foliage, spirals and a dual linear case moulding that borders the cabinet in high relief.
The cut-out filigree music desk...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Collection of 3 Large Insects in Solid Lucite Boxes Spider Hornet & Stag Beetle
Located in San Diego, CA
Nice collection of Frozen insects circa 1970's , in solid lucite boxes.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Acrylic
19th-C. Neo-Classical Maison Jansen Style Giltwood Bench In Leopard Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an antique neo-classical style Italian carved giltwood bench in the manner of Maison Jansen. The leopard velvet is new. There is chippiness to the gold leaf frame. Each arm i...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Giltwood
Pair of 19th Century Italian Upholstered X-frame Stools
Located in London, GB
Pair of 19th century Italian upholstered X-frame stools
Italian, c. 1840
Height 53cm, width 49cm, depth 40cm
This pair of refined stools features a plush, upholstered seat and an el...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Textile, Upholstery, Walnut
Antique French Sculpture Copeland And Garrett
Located in Buxton, GB
This antique French sculpture from the early 20th century is a very pretty piece of art. The beautiful Copeland brand sculpture is made of biscuit material, intricately carved with R...
Category
19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Clay
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Walnut Fauteuils with Cane Backs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Walnut Fauteuils with Cane Backs and Twisted Fluted Legs, ca. 1790
Category
1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Classical Male Bust Sculpture of Apollo Belvedere
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous cast composition Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust sculpture of Apollo Belvedere
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 10"W x 6.25"D x 16.25"H.
Good original vint...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Composition
Life-Size Patinated Bronze Group After Canova
Located in London, GB
Antonio Canova (Italian, 1757-1822) is widely regarded as one of the masters of Neoclassical sculpture, and his marble group 'The Three Graces' is one of his most acclaimed works. This exceptional bronze group is a full-size replica of Canova's masterpiece, and exhibits much of the lightness, harmoniousness and elegance of the original.
This bronze group was cast from Canova's original by the Italian Fonderia Versiliese, the foundry who cast the famous oversized sculptures...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Wood Carved Swan Table With Faux Marbled Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
This hand-carved and painted accent table was created by a master craftsman and artist in Italy. The faux marble painted wood top adds an elegant finish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair Jasper Stone Vases
Located in New York, US
Our pair of antique vases are carved from reddish brown jasper stone and date from the late nineteenth century. In good condition with scratches and small...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
John Vesey Style Bronze Mounted Steel Library Table
By John Vesey
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic neoclassical design steel library table or desk made in the manner and style of John Vesey (American 1924-1992). The imposing desk features a heavy steel frame with a patin...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Steel
1960's Seirafian Ivory Persian Isfahan Carpet with Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78780 Signed Vintage Ivory Persian Isfahan Rug, 06'09 x 10'06. In the heart of Persian artistry lies this exquisite hand-knotted wool and silk vintage Isfahan rug, a testament to the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool
Jamie Drake's New American Glamour, First Edition Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Jamie Drake's New American glamour.
Designer hardcover Coffee table book.
New York: Bulfinch Press, 2005.
Stated first edition hardcover with no dust ja...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Pier Table
Located in New York, NY
One of the signature forms of the Neo-Classical period, the pier (or console) table received its name from its typical use against the wall, or pier, between two windows. Pier tables...
Category
1810s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze, Lead
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Black Marble Footed Brass Tazza Centerpiece Bowl 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive black marble and brass Tazza by Maitland Smith, circa 1990s. Features a marble bowl on a brass footed stand with neoclassical relief. Makers mark along side of base.
D...
Category
1990s Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
2 Antique Haviland Limoges Bread or Salad Plates for W.J. Pettee & Co. Oklahoma
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of antique French porcelain bread plates with a floral decoration around the rims. This pair of dishes was made specifically for a store in downtown Oklahoma City. The store w...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint
Set of Eight Dining Chairs in the Neoclassic Manner
Located in New York, NY
Set of Eight Dining Chairs in the neoclassic manner - chairs are hand-painted and gilded with fluted legs and shield-backs - very comfortable.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
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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