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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
Period: 20th Century
Vintage 19th Century Duncan Phyfe Sofa in Barrow Fabric
Located in Saint Louis, US
An undeniably beautiful and coveted antique 19th Century Duncan Phyfe sofa upholstered in a feline Onyx Merramec Barrow fabric. One of the brilliant...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Mahogany

Obelisk Sculpture Marbled Brown and White, Antique France 1900s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This beautiful 1900s French obelisk will make a definite statement with their classic form and use of brown and white marble. made of marble and is in excellent condition. A nice add...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

French Neoclassical Style Cast Stone Garden Center Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent French round garden center table featuring a 2 inch thick molded cast stone top. The massive top is supported by a Greco-Roman neoclassical style corinthian column capital cr...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
Located in Queens, NY
Tiffany & Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900. Museum quality. In the George III style, designed by Paulding Farnham for Tiffany and Co, New York. Of palatial and monumental size. Centerpiece: 15" high x 30" wide x 27" deep Plateau: 3" high x 39" wide x 34" deep In excellent condition, ready to place. Of oval form, the everted rims formed of openwork scrolling classical foliage and bellflower swags, the tops applied with standing scrolling foliage with four silver caryatid female figures, the bases overlaid with acanthus and palmettes. The original, silver mirrored plateau...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Pair Early 20th Century French Carved Weathered Stone Garden Urns Planters
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a garden, terrace, or courtyard with this pair of elegant antique planters. Crafted in France circa 1920, each shallow bowl-form urn is hand-carved from stone and rests on a...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

Midcentury French Sunburst Mirror in Original Giltwood
Located in Wichita, KS
A midcentury French sunburst mirror, circa 1920. Original gilt and mirror plate.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

4 Pieces of French Brass Quarter Round Neo-Classical Tables by Maison Baguès
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful set of four quarter-round nesting tables by Maison Baques, dating circa 1970. The 4 identical tables have neo-classical solid brass columns joined by a quarter-round apro...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

English Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish Neoclassical Design
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white round jewelry dish with neoclassical design, circa 20th century, 1979, England...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Elegant French Baccarat Lion Handle Doré Bronze Cut Crystal Ormolu Ice Bucket
Located in Roslyn, NY
Elegant and very fine French neoclassical Baccarat style lion handle doré bronze ormolu-mounted and diamond cut crystal ice/champagne bucket. Unsigned.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu, Bronze

Italian Florentine Baroque Gold Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Italian Florentine baroque rococo style wall mirror Italy, Circa 1960s Gold gilt wood, with mirror. Measures: 7.25"W x 1.25"D x 12"H. Very good original vintage condit...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Bronze Coffee Table with Black Portor Marble Top in the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This coffee table is made of bronze with a black Portor marble top. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Ralph Lauren for Henredon Neoclassical Mahogany 21-Drawer Chest of Drawers
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical, Empire, or British Colonial style carved mahogany twenty one-drawer dresser or chest of drawers By Ralph Lauren for Henredon USA, Late 20th Century Measur...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Mahogany

Pair of Pedestals in Neoclassical Style, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Elegant pair of pedestals in the neoclassical style, dating from the 20th century. The classically inspired design and decoration are reminiscent of antique models and make them idea...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Softwood

Neoclassical Style 8-Iight Italian Porcelain and Brass Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant neoclassical style chandelier, eight lights, in porcelain decorated in pure gold and gold plated brass. Italian production from the 1960s.
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Gold, Brass

C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back 1 Round back Available
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous collection of hardwood bankers chairs often found in offices, jury rooms, conference centers etc. Created from oak maple and walnut these chairs are heavy duty quality seating, great for a dining area. 3 chairs available and have some variations to them, 3 are more square in the back. Different makers, some are gunlocke chair co...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Maple, Oak, Walnut

A NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC Stone TABLE LAMP in Albert TORMOS Style, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A massive and elegant recomposed stone table lamp, Art-Deco, Neoclassical, Shabby-Chic, impressive heavy piece of recomposed stone, reinterpreting the shapes and volumes of classic a...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Stone

Italian Paint Decorated Demilune Cabinet
Located in Astoria, NY
Italian Paint Decorated Demilune Cabinet, with four central drawers and two side cabinets having two interior shelves, hand painted scroll and urn design, on four turned wood legs. 3...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Adam Style Neoclassical Giltwood Prince of Wales Wall Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Regency, Neoclassical or Adam style wall mirror with floral swags and plumes of feathers in the Prince of Wales style USA, Late 20th Century Giltwood frame, with origin...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of Italian Carved Marble Neoclassical Urns with Lotus Motif
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Carved Marble Neoclassical Urns with Lotus Motif ,Sold in Pairs Only. Offered is a pair of strikingly sculptural Italian carved marble urns, executed in richly vein...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Architectural Stair Model, masterpiece
Located in Bilzen, BE
Miniature staircases are very rare, when you realize that such a miniature staircase represented almost as much work as creating a life-size staircase. Full detailed craftmanship. To...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Brass & Steel Coffee Table with Glass & Eglomised Mirror Tops by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful and elegant neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass, brushed steel and bronze with clear glass on top and gilt eglomised mirror bottom shelf. French work by M...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mahogany Wood China Cabinet / Hutch
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This elegant Italian hand-crafted two-part mahogany china cabinet, also known as a hutch, is a stunning addition to any dining or living room. The cabinet features interior glass she...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Gilt Metal and Crystal Two-Light Sconces in the Style of Bagues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of sconces, each having a backplate of scrolling gilt metal, adorned with faceted crystal prisms, drops, and pendants; floral rosettes petals pay homage to the styles of Maison ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Metal

French Louis XVI Neoclssical Style Marble Top Center Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant French oval center table featuring a marble top. Made in the grand Louis XVI neoclassical taste with a desirable aged patina on the gilt wood finish. The marble has a lovely ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Baker Furniture Neoclassical Cherry Wood Pedestal Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional neoclassical or Empire style extension pedestal dining table By Baker Furniture, "Palladian Collection" USA, circa 1980s...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cherry, Ebony

French Brass Base Coffee Table with Blush Marble Top, 1950s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1950s French coffee table featuring a patinated brass base with scrolling legs and delicate foliate motifs along its stretcher. The intricate frame supports a rectangular marble to...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Tiffany Sterling Silver Classical Style Four Piece Tea / Coffee Service
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Exquisite early 20th-century Tiffany Sterling Silver Classical Style Four-Piece Tea/Coffee Service. Each piece is a testament to Tiffany's re...
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1910s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Neoclassical Lidded Bowl with Ram's Heads
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical grand tour style gilt metal lidded bowl featuring ram's heads and dolphin feet Circa early 20th century Measures: 6.25" W x 6...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Leather Faux Book Storage Cabinet For CDs and Keepsakes
Located in Waxahachie, TX
I never thought I'd call a CD case vintage. Leather faux book storage cabinet with two drawers and CD storage with two doors. In the style of Maitland Smith. Lacquered drawers. Ma...
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1990s Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather

Neoclassical Faux Marble 3-Panel Screen, 18 Topographical Views of Italy
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical Vedute Faux Marble 3-Panel Screen, 18 Topographical Views of Italy, Monumental Scale, by Maitland-Smith A striking and monumental three-panel folding screen by Maitlan...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair Neoclassical Style Black Iron Twin Campaign Canopy Beds
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of wonderful 20th Century campaign style canopy black iron twin beds.
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pedestal Cabinet with Classical Painted Decoration
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pedestal pot stand, having a faux painted octagonal top, over conforming base with cabinet door, on square plinth base with bracket feet, the entire piece...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Romweber French Neoclassical Mahogany and Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Neoclassical or Louis XVI style bubble glass breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet By Romweber USA, Circa 1930s...
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Cast Iron Garden Finials, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of vintage cast iron garden obelisk finials USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 6.75"W x 6.75"D x 23"H Very good vintage con...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cast Iron Garden Finials, Pair
Vintage Cast Iron Garden Finials, Pair
$1,196 Sale Price / set
36% Off
Lacquered Neoclassical Style Desk or Library Writing Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke library table or desk crafted in the neoclassical taste by John Hall Designs, Los Angeles, CA. The desk is constructed from beech and features an intentionally weathered, dis...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Beech

Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Gallery Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A connoisseur caliber rare size early 20th century Persian mahal Sultanabad carpet. Woven in a series of villages in Western Central Iran, Sultanabad carpets employ over-scale, sp...
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Early 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool

Italian Trumeau with Inset Panels of Fruit
Located in Nashville, TN
Nice warm Tuscan feel. Each fruit panel has a ground of silver foil or leaf. Charming wear to each of the panels (see photos). The beveled mirror plate is a very good distress jo...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical French Circular Garden Jardiniere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French circular garden Jardiniere planter with an ornamental classical relief of cherubs around.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of Hollywood Regency Neoclassical Style Brass Obelisks
Located in Houston, TX
Great pair of Hollywood Regency brass obelisks. These beautiful midcentury neoclassical style brass obelisks have a naturally occurring patina that could be polished if desired. Perf...
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1970s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of French Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Two-Light Wall Lanterns
Located in Barntrup, DE
An adorable pair of French Neoclassical-style wall lanterns. These elegant wall lamps feature a polished brass frame and three curved clear glass panels. Each wall light has two sock...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

6 Finely Crafted Neoclassical Style Ebonized & Gilt Dining for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A handsome group of fine Neoclassical style chairs with very good comfort for restoration. Refined scrolled backs and arms, one armchair and four side chairs. Carved ebonized and gil...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sherle Wagner Crystal "Renaissance" Cabinet or Drawer Knob - 10 Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sherle Wagner Crystal Drawer or Cabinet Pulls. 2" d x 1.5" w. - 10 Available. If you would like specific photographed pulls - just ask! Longer screw stems can be purchased from ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

1932 Leather Bound The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas
By Alexandre Dumas
Located in Stamford, CT
1932 red leather bound The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas. Printed 1932 George G. Harrap Original red leather binding in original condition.
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1930s British Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Paper

Important Maison Jansen Velvet and Gilt Canapé, c. 1930s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Maison Jansen settee in emerald green velvet and gilt frame, signed underneath with remnants of Jansen stamp. Incredible collectors piece, wi...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Three Piece Marble W/Brass Base French Neoclassical Cocktail Table
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Unusual 3 piece, which is 3 separate tables which butt up against each other to form 1 table. Although they can be used separately or spaced apart with a gap between them. Each table, slightly angled is about 18 inches at it's widest point. Bases are made from solid brass and with a organic styled leg, reticulated frame with heart cutouts...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Vintage Cherub or Putti Terracotta Planter or Urn by Bitossi Filippo - Italy
Located in St. Louis, MO
Wonderful vintage Bitossi Filippo - Italy red terracotta garden planter, urn or flower pot decorated with a continuous frieze of dancing putti / cerubs carrying fruity festoons. Stam...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare neoclassical style 4 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling . This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Large Neoclassical Style Gilt Brass and Gun Metal Console Table
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice large and elegant neoclassical style console table is made of gilt brass and gun metal. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Val Saint Lambert ‘Borodin Dance de Flore ‘Crystal Blue Bowl/Centerpiece
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Val Saint Lambert Crystal -Borodin Dance de Flore - Bowl/Centerpiece. It depicts a clear crystal bowl with pedestal decorated in the center with a cobalt blue frieze enhanc...
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20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Neoclassical Style Industrial Bronze Bank Lobby Bar Counter
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental industrial bronze bar height counter measuring nearly 16 feet long. The bar height table crafted in the neoclassical taste was formerly a bank lobby...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French 20th Century Neoclassical Alabaster Pedestal
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A dazzling early 20th century French hand-carved natural alabaster pedestal, that glitters and glows in the light. The flat top surface elevates sculptural works of art to a safe height, as well as vases or plants. The columnar silhouette is carved with intermittent ribs for a bit of texture against the monochromatic stone. Such a sculptural piece on its own, this pedestal would fit many historic, traditional, and transitional house...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

1980s Large Neo-Classical Style Mirror & Brass Pedestals or Side Tables - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of neo-classical style mirrored side tables or pedestals. They have brass plated accents. The pair are unmarked and in very good ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror

1970 Mid Century Brass Glass Top Coffee Cocktal Table
Located in Madrid, ES
A Spanish coffee or cocktail table from the 70's, made in solid brass and beveled glass top, at the base it has an x-shaped crosspiece. It stands on four legs with square geometric d...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

20th Century French Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning 20th Century French coffee table brings timeless elegance and sophistication to any space. The table features a sleek, ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

A Tessellated Marble Tazza Urn Dish By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
A Tessellated marble Tazza urn in Italian Emporador Marble. The undulating edge on the dish with brass banded soccle support.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Mario Papperzini for John Salterini Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large pair of mid-century modern iron patio and garden dining chairs attributed to Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The tall chairs have an iconic design with a square back inset...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century Metal Framed Glass Topped Coffee Table
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century Neoclassical-Style Coffee Table — A sleek rectangular coffee table featuring a metal frame with an antiqued brass finish, topped with a clear glass surface that showcases...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique French Amber Color Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
An adorable French pendant light featuring an alabaster shade in a lovely orange hue with gray and cream veining. The lampshade - bowl is suspended from three ornate brass chains, wh...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

"David by Michelangelo" Plaster Bust
Located in Sacile, PN
A gorgeous white Plaster Bust of "David by Michelangelo". This statue is based on the sculpture of David by Michelangelo, which is a masterpiece ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Vintage Apothecary Mortar and Pestle by Coors
Located in San Diego, CA
Porcelain mortar and pestle. Great for cooks or as an accent piece. Heavy duty. By Coors USA.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

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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