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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.

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Style: Neoclassical
American Charleston Mahogany Classical Foliage Barley Twist Tester Bed, C. 1815
Located in Charleston, SC
American Charleston Classical mahogany four poster tester bed with flanking carved acanthus foliage, pineapple, and barley twist foot posts, fla...
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1810s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Pine

Pair Of late 19th Century Vienna Style Vase / Urns
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine pair of late 19th century porcelain painted vases by Royal Vienna, with their superbly painted Kaufmann scenes in a deep red and green ground, they display the hallmarks ...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Neo-Classical Grand Tour Style Ram’s Head Stirrup Cup
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian neo-classical Grand Tour ram’s head form stirrup cup. The composition is pottery with an almost bisque-like finish.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pottery

American Pressed Glass Peacock Pattern Punchbowl on Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century American pressed glass punchbowl on stand. Peacock feather design pressed clear glass. No makers mark or signature.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass

Raymond Subes Style Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Miami, FL
Raymond Subes Style Marble top coffee table .
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

Neo-Classical Style Table Lamps By Frederick Cooper - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a handsome pair of neo-classical style table lamps by Frederick Cooper. The colors are right on trend this season. The switch is on the cord, and they are in working order. T...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Regency Distressed Wrought Iron Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your indoor or outdoor living space with this magnificent Vintage Regency Distressed Wrought Iron Urn, a testament to classical artistry and enduring design. This striking de...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Matthew Dubourg Rome Ponte Lucano Aquatint Engraving 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique architectural Grecian / Roman aquatint engraving "Plate 11 - Ponte Lucano" engraved by Matthew Dubourg, extracted from the book "Views of the Remains of Ancient Buildings in ...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Italian 19C Big Architectural Hand-coloured Print with Black and Gold Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Rare extra-large (cm 59 x 85) antique watercolour of capital from a collection of architectural details of Florence monuments painted in Italy in the middle of 19th Century. Black ma...
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th century Demi Lune Cabinet, Northern Europe 1830
Located in Belmont, MA
Neoclassical Demilune Cabinet, c. 1830 – Elegant Mahogany Credenza This exquisite Neoclassical demilune cabinet, dating to circa 1830, showcases refined European craftsmanship and ti...
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1820s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

1940s Neoclassical Style Carved Mahogany Huntboard / Console Table / Server
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a statement piece! This is a 1940s carved mahogany hunt board with a sculpted top and a single drawer with dovetail construction. It has a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Neoclassical Style Marble and Gilt Bronze Vase by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
This neoclassical style marble and gilt bronze vase by Gherardo Degli Albizzi is made by monolithc pieces of marble and high quality chiseled bronzes. The highlights of this vase are...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback with two Roman men. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewte...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

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...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

English Adam Style Gilt Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Adam-style (18/19th Century) gilt half round console table with fluted design apron with a satinwood and various wood inlaid top. Ant...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Morning Sunrise Provincetown MA Pride Flag Impressionist Bird House Oil Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Impressionist large Provincetown Massachusetts - A sunny and prideful morning walk in Provincetown. Birds soaring over the hill, with sail boats drifting in the wind below. Centering...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint

1920s Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with two lights
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Waste Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique topographical porcelain waste bowl. By Doccia porcelain manufactory circa 1820. With painted enamel topographical scenes, ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Italian Oil Painting "Madonna of the Harpies" Aft Andrea Del Sarto
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a living room, library or study with this important antique painting. Created in Italy circa 1850, and set in the original carved gilt wood frame, the hand painted canvas titled "Madonna of the Harpies", depicts the Virgin Mary holding her Child, our Lord, Jesus Christ; She is flanked by Saint John the Evangelist, and either Saint Francis or Saint Bonaventure. The large religious painting...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

True Pair Of Italian 19th Century Neoclassical St. Marble & Ormolu Wall Plaques
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant and high quality true pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Rosso Antico marble and ormolu wall plaques. Each striking plaque is framed within a circular mottled ormolu border with a fine seashell reserve at the top flanked by beautiful foliate movements. At the center are the handsome Roman soldier and the elegant maiden set on their original Rosso Antico marble backgrounds...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

19th Century Mahogany Drop Leaf Table with Turned Legs
Located in Lomita, CA
The dark chocolate tone and the patina of the mahogany make this table irresistible. It is a cllassical style, mahogany drop-leaf table from New England, manufactured in the late 19th century. It is unmarked. Elegance and it saves space. This table has a past and many "personalities." The rectangular top has a straight edge and two hinged drop leaves with fly supports and squared corners over a frame fitted with a single long drawer. The hinges and hardware work perfectly to raise or drop the leaves. The table is raised on cylindrical ring...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Napoleon as Caesar Weathered Terracotta Bust, 20th Century
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Napoleon as Caesar Weathered Terracotta Bust, 20th Century.
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Clay, Terracotta

18th -19th Century French Neoclassical Period 'Venus' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French fireback with the goddess Venus. Venus is holding her mirror and a bunch of flowers. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. The style of the fi...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Italian Albarello Jar, hand painted Italian Jug, Majolica
Located in Bradenton, FL
An impressively formed antique hand painted Italian Faenza Majolica ceramic vessel. Made in the early 1900s. The jug is decorated with colorful floral ...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Majolica

Set of Eight Neoclassical Style Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of eight klismos dining chairs constructed in the Greco-Roman neoclassical taste. The chairs feature a tablet back with a curved splat decorated with a disc. The seat ha...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mixed Marble Baptismal Font
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large Baptismal font from Florence Italy with Sienna marble font and mixed marble base. Formerly owned by the Romano Family, a prominent family of antique dealers to the popes and r...
Category

1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Siena Marble

19th-C. French Neo-Classical Style Porcelain & Gilt Bronze Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are beautiful! This is a pair of French neoclassical style white porcelain lamps with gilt and gilt bronze accents. The wiring is new, and I believe they are signed up inside t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Framed Sèvres Bisque Plaque with Cornelian Cabochons and Gilt Bronze Mounts
Located in Norwood, NJ
Gilt framed 19th century Sèvres bisque plaque depicting cupid and zodiac with cornelian cabochons and gilt bronze mounts. Sèvres bisque rondel medallion ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Gold Plate, Bronze

Pair of Iron Neoclassical Planters
Located in Chicago, IL
These magnificent 20th-century American cast iron garden urns exude timeless elegance and charm with their neoclassical design. With ruf...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Coastal Cast Concrete Clam Shell Console Table Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring the serene elegance of the seashore into your home or garden with this exquisite vintage coastal cast concrete clam shell pedestal. This magnificent piece is masterfully sculpted in the graceful form of an open clam shell, boasting beautifully defined fluted details and a sturdy, classically inspired base. The natural, weathered finish of the cast concrete imbues this pedestal with an authentic, timeworn charm, reminiscent of antique garden statuary...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Christopher Wool the Paris Review, 1989
By Christopher Wool
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Christopher Wool The Paris Review: 1989 The Paris Review book, with original cover design by Christopher Wool. Offset lithograph on double sided art periodical. The full book. ...
Category

1980s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Late 19th Fireplace Mantel Solid Oak
Located in Stahnsdorf, DE
Neoclassical Fireplace, Ca.1890-1900 Solid oak Antique Neoclassical Fireplace Mantel made with solid oak wood with frame with m...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Oak

Delft Blue and White "Manilla" Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white "Manilla" tobacco jar with stepped brass lid, Netherlands, circa 1790-1809. Decorated with floral cartouche, within which "Manilla" is inscribed. Manilla refers to a mild variety of tobacco popular at that time. De Drie Klokken...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Entry Console Marble Table and Brass Wall Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Neoclassical style brass base and marble top entry console table. Matching brass mirror. Dimension for he mirror is : H; 35.5 W; 23 D; 6 dimension for...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Antique Russian Upholstered Armchair, Circa 1890
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Neoclassical style Russian upholstered armchair with spring coil construction, tub back form, covered in textured fabric with double welt construction. The chair resting upon taperin...
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Fornasetti Neoclassical Trompe l'oeil Teste Antiche Umbrella Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Divine Piero Fornasetti umbrella stand crafted from hand silk screened and lacquered metal. Trompe l'oeil Teste Antiche or antique heads in a Greco-Roman theme. Excellent joinery and...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Northern European Style Commodes
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from exotic figured movingui veneer with refined black line inlays, this luxurious chest exemplifies timeless sophistication. The oak drawers, equipped with modern soft-close...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Signed Copper and Brass Pitcher with Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pitcher of hammered brass with a copper lip and fittings. The piece is a compliment to any shelf, work station or garden area. Water your plants or serve delicacies, from...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage English Country Classical Wrought Iron Garden Armillary Sundial on Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A large stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style wrought iron garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals on a stand USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 36"W x 24"D x 4...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Neoclassical Greek Goddess Life-Size Marble Statue Sculpture
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning architectural wonder, this neoclassical Greek goddess life-size sculpture is guaranteed to make quite the statement. All dimensions are below. N...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Wedgwood Yellow Dip Jasperware & Black Basalt Sugar & Creamer, C 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wedgwood Yellow Dip Jasperware & Black Basalt Sugar & Creamer, C 1900 England, Stamped WEDGWOOD Made in England A charming set of Wedgwood Yellow Dip Jasperware Sugar & Creamer. Th...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Alabaster and Marble Table Lamp France 20th Century
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Alabaster table lamp. The material is very close from marble and Onyx. US PLUG ADAPTATOR WILL BE FURNISHED FOR FREE TO THE US BUYERS Shade is not Furnished
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Marble

Zabihi Collection Yellow 19th century Ziegler Mahal Rug
Located in New York, NY
Superfine quality Stunning antique ziegler mahal Sultanabad rug. Gold-yellow field with enriched navy medallion and border. 10'4'' x 12'6'' In the lat...
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Late 19th Century Persian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool

Terra Cotta Head Bust of a Handsome Man
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Intriguing bust of a young man made of rustic unglazed terra-cotta great eyes expression, looking forward. Beautiful object of art for display.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Italian Neo-Classic White Marble Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic (18th Century) center table with 2 white marble bases having carved winged lions and claw feet centering a rouge & Siena marble rondel...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Italian Borghese Lamps with Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Monumental size beautifully carved Italian Neoclassical style silvered lamps. The lamps have custom hand painted parchment shades. The lamps are newly wired with drip wax candle covers...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver

1970s Mastercraft Dining Table in Burled Amboyna and Inlaid Brass Trim
Located in Hartville, OH
Just a gorgeous example. The original vintage finish is pristine with only the very minimum signs of use. Extraordinary. Complimenting 4pc Credenza in a separate listing. Two 20” acc...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of Neoclassical Polished Brass Fireplace Tools on Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A Set of Neoclassical Polished Brass Fireplace Tools on Stand, Late 20th Century. Measures 8" in width, 6 " in depth and 32" tall
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

LEON LAPAR Paris 1895 Claret Wine Ewer Pitcher In Cut Crystal & Gilt .950
Located in Miami, FL
Claret wine ewer designed by Léon Lapar. This is a magnificent claret wine ewer pitcher created in Paris France at the silversmith atelier of Léon Lapar. The piece was masterfully c...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold

Grand Tour Neoclassical Style Faux-Marble Temple
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and important wooden memorial temple covered in faux marble. From the purest neoclassical form, this Grand Tour piece of furniture is a classic piece of furniture of grea...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Neoclassical Style, Trumeau Mirror, Black Painted Wood, Giltwood, Italy, 20th C.
Located in Manhasset, NY
Neoclassical Style, Trumeau Mirror, Black Painted Wood, Giltwood, Italy, 20th C. An Italian Neoclassical-style trumeau wall mirror with original black paint and giltwood swag and ur...
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1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood, Giltwood

Hand-aged Antique Wall Mirror with 19th Century Spanish Academic Frame
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Embark on a journey through time with this spectacular antique wall mirror, a unique piece that exudes history and character in every detail. The frame, meticulously crafted from pin...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Pine

Louis Vuitton Art Print in Vintage Italian Rustic Wood Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Framed French Louis Vuitton Art Print in an Italian 19th Century Frame Louis Vuitton Print from Paris, France, framed in a one of a kind circ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood, Paper, Gesso, Linen, Giltwood

17" Vintage Candlestick Holder Turquoise Glass Frosted
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Enhance your interior decor with this charming Vintage Candlestick with Turquoise Frosted Glass texture. This delightful candle holders exudes a ti...
Category

1950s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass

Pair of End Tables by Alberto Orlandi, Pair of Gueridon Tables with Marble Tops
Located in Miami, FL
A very fine pair of end tables or side tables by Alberto Orlandi or pair of Neoclassical style gueridon tables with marble top. These fine quality end tables feature with phoenix head and hoof motifs in brass and steel, circa 1970's. These stylish black marble top side tables...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Steel

Large Antique S. Kirk & Son Sterling Silver Gravy / Sauce Boat with Talon Feet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique American silver gravy or sauce boat. By Samuel Kirk & Son. In a very heavy-gauged sterling silver. With a gadrooned rim above a wave pattern, a repoussé ribbed base...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Birds Eye Maple Dresser, Curved Front, Warm Finish, USA, c. 1900s
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
A distinctive dresser in the antique American tradition, crafted from rare birds eye maple and showcasing a beautifully curved front with ornate brass hardware. This piece blends cla...
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Birdseye Maple

19th Century French Neoclassical Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French Neoclassical Period andirons made of wrought iron. The condition is good.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

1900 Caldwell Silver Plated Engraved Small Chandelier 6 lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 Caldwell silver plated bronze small chandelier with 6 lights. Engraved flowers on body and cups
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Set of Chairs by M.G. Bindesbøll in Stained Beech with Green Wool Upholstery
Located in Valby, 84
An exceptionally rare and historically significant set of eight chairs, designed by M.G. Bindesbøll. These chairs feature turned and stained beech frames, beautifully complemented by...
Category

1840s Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool, Beech

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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