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: Early 20th Century
Pair of Tiffany English Neoclassical Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English Neoclassical sterling silver candlesticks. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1916. Each: Tapering column on dome flowing into stepped and concave base. Tapering s...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique Henry Likly and Co. Steamer Trunk with Two Insert Trays
Located in Weymouth, MA
This is a classic American style steamer trunk with wooden slats and brass fittings. Trunk has two custom compartment trays that are in good condition. With brass label stating Henry...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Mantel Mirror with Marble & Bronze Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Neoclassical Mantel Mirror with Marble & Bronze Mounts is the perfect choice for tall mantels, broad surfaces, over cased openings, and more. Hand-crafted f...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Carved Alabaster Marble Standard Lamp
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A carved early 20th century Alabaster marble standard lamp. This grand standard or floor lamp has a striking stature and intricate design, carved in Neoclassical form, and made in th...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Alabaster
Pair of Neoclassical Style Iron Planters with Liners and Mythological Figures
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Neoclassical style iron urn planters from circa 1900 with liners and mythological figures. This pair of Neoclassical-style iron urn planters from circa 1900 embodies the gr...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Wedgwood Jasperware Pitcher Sage Green and White in the Neoclassical Style
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
An English sage green and white Jasperware matte stoneware pitcher by Wedgwood in the Neoclassical style, circa early-20thth century, England. Pitcher has a white raised relief of gr...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Neoclassical Cast Glass Bowl Light
Located in Canton, MA
Early 20th Century Cast Glass Bowl Light. Original airbrush painted finish in a light amber and green. The Glass is from c. 1910, and the fixture has been ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chest Of Drawers, commode, Circa 1920
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A particularly large and well-built chest of drawers with three drawers. The cabinet comes from Eastern Europe and was made around 1925. The quality of antique pine doesn't get much ...
Category
1920s Hungarian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
Amber Alabaster Pendant Mounted on Brass Rod, Sweden, 1920
Located in New York, NY
An elegant shape carved from a dramatic multi-hues amber alabaster provides depth of color at all levels of light.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Ferdinando Vichi Italian White Marble Sculpture of a Female
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent white marble statue of an elegant woman pulling petals from a flower, as in the popular 19th century game, he loves me, loves me not. by the Florentine sculpture, Ferdina...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair Antique French Neoclassical Fruitwood Demilune Consoles
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique French Neoclassical Fruitwood Demilune Consoles were elegantly designed in polished fruitwood to create a tailored yet luxurious look, and to provide symmetry for any ro...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Small Italian Lamp in White Marble, circa 1920
Located in VÉZELAY, FR
Small desk/bedside lamp in white/beige marble with chiseled bronze edge.
Cream and gold lampshade.
Neoclassical style, Italy, circa 1920.
In very good condition, electricity redone...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
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
Giltwood, Velvet
WMF Silvered Metal & Cut Glass Centerpiece
Located in South Gippsland, Victoria
A stunning WMF silvered metal & cut glass centerpiece in the Neo Classical style. The tripod stand cast with Classical motifs such as floral swags, Gryphons, paterae, scrollwork, bea...
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique Neoclassical Cast Iron Urn Planters or Jardiniere - Set of 2
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The pair of elegant antique Neoclassical Cast Iron Urn Planter or Jardiniere from the early 20th-century hail from France and were designed in the sophisticated neoclassical style. T...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Antique Tiger Oak Glass Curio Cabinet by Rockford Chair & Furniture Co.
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Antique tiger oak wood cabinet with glass doors circa 1890-1910 by Rockford Chair & Furniture Co. based in Rockford, Illinois. Four adjustable s...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Oak
Pair of Vintage Sculptural Cast Bronze Native American Indian Chief Bookends
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Matched pair of detailed cast bronze bookends depicting a North American Indian Chief bust. There are no maker's marks, initials or signature of eith...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Classical Oval Carved Mahogany Figural Goddess Wall Sculpture Plaque
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Classical Oval Relief Carved Mahogany Figural Goddess Wall Sculpture Plaque. Circa Early 1900s. Measurements: 16" H x 12" W x 1.75" D.
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Set Eight Hand-Painted Minton Plates Depicting Fish Signed A. Holland
By Minton
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite and beautifully made set of Eight Hand-Painted Minton Porcelain Plates Depicting Fish signed A. Holland originate from England, Circa 1900. The border of each plate f...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Single Glass Candlestick Lamp
Located in Canton, MA
Transparent Glass Candlestick Lamp. Square base, and square stem. Custom lamp made from Early 20th Century glass
Material: Glass
Style: Traditional
Period made: Early 20th Century
D...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
Neoclassical Style Marble Pedestal
Located in Houston, TX
An early 20th century neoclassical style red or rouge and black marble pedestal.
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in Münster, DE
Pair of candlesticks, silver 925/-, Birmingham 1915, square base with cross-band decoration
Height 13 cm, diameter base 7.5 x 7.5 cm
Category
1910s British Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique French Onyx and Gilt Metal Occasional Side Table
Located in London, GB
A magnificent antique French onyx and gilt metal occasional side table. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1900-1910 period.
It is of superb quality, beautifully cons...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Metal
Silver and enamel candy box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Silver and enamel candy box
glass candy jar with silver lid and painted enamel on its lid
Origin Switzerland Circa 1900
stamped 935 silver cap
Guillo...
Category
Early 1900s Swiss Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Silver, Enamel
Murano Glass Mirror, Italy, Early 20th Century.
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Murano Glass Mirror, Italy, Early 20th Century.
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror
Early 20th C Neoclassical Bisque Roman/Greek Figurine
Located in Malibu, CA
Neoclassical Parian porcelain bisque figurine of a female muse.
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
20th Italian Rectangular Brass Foliate Wall Mirror or Console Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
20th rectangular brass foliate wall mirror or console mirror, you can use it vertical or horinzontal position.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Brass Shell Andirons, circa 1900, France.
By A. Schultz
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice pair of neoclassical style shell-shaped andirons, circa 1900, France.
Brass and iron.
Good condition.
Dimensions: 42 cm D, 22 cm W, 22 cm H.
All purchases are covered by our Buy...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
20th French Antique White and Giltwood Queen Bed with Original Painting
Located in Miami, FL
20th French Antique White and Giltwood Queen Bed with Original Painting
We have matching nightstands
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of Twelve Hand-Painted Lenox Porcelain Fish Plates signed William Morley
Located in New York, NY
This remarkably beautiful Set of Twelve Hand-Painted Lenox Porcelain Plates signed William Morley Depicting Fish originates from the United Stat...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Unusual Pair of Edwardian Period Neoclassical Style Sterling Silver Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Unusual short pair of Edwardian Period, Neoclassical-style sterling silver candlesticks, Sheffield, England, year-hallmarked for 1904, Thomas Bradbury and Sons...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Zabihi Collection Light Green Antique Persian Tabriz Room Carpet
Located in New York, NY
1st quarter of the 20th century Persian Formal Tabriz rug
Measures: 8'6'' x 11'4''.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool
old chandelier in bronze and frosted glass decorated with engraved stars.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
old chandelier in bronze and frosted glass decorated with engraved stars.
Very good quality
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Henri Fugère " L'arrachee" Bronze Sculpture
By Henri Fugère
Located in New York, NY
Bronze sculpture depicting a weight lifter by the French artist Henri Fugère. Titled "L'arrachee". Circa early 20th century. Signed on base: H. Fugère.
Property from esteemed inte...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1900's Caldwell Etched Mirror 2 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell etched mirrored sconces with two silver plated arms for lights. Available 2 pairs
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1900 Caldwell Etched Mirror Single Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell etched mirrored sconces with one light. Available 2 pairs
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Tabriz Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
1st quarter of the 20th century Persian Tabriz rug with a traditional medallion and border design in autumn colors
Measures: 4'7'' x 6'.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool
Adolf Persch AP Austria 18pc China Demitasse Tea Coffee Dessert Casserole
By Adolf Persch
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare antique pattern 18 piece assorted lot of porcelain dinnerware by Adolf Persch, circa 1902-1910. Features apple green border with gilded trim of Neoclassical beaded, floral swa...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
20th Century, Pair of Neoclassical Italian Carved Lacquered Gilt Wood Stools
Located in IT
20th century, pair of neoclassical Italian carved Lacquered gilt wood stools
Measurements: cm W 65 x D 43.5 x H 72. Seat height with cushion 59 cm; seat height without cushion 44 cm...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Antique Cast Iron End of Trail Indian Native American Figural Bookends
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Cast Iron End of Trail Indian Native American Figural Bookends. Circa Early to Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 7" H x 5" W x 2" D.
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
A pair of 1920's Classic Design Marble pedestals
Located in Fairfax, VA
Elegant pair of Italian 1920's Neo-Classical style multi color marble pedestals.
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Bronze Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neoclassical style andirons is made of bronze and iron. This is a French. Circa 1920
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Sterling Silver Spoons Monogrammed "E"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of early 20th-century sterling silver serving spoons with an "E" monogram, cartouche, and ornate detailing. Such pieces often hold historical and aesthetic value.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
1920's Neoclassical style Ebonized & Gilt Wood Rocking Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's Neoclassical style Ebonized and Gilt Wood Rocking Chair. Very nice neoclassic carving.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Alabaster Column Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Italian Alabaster Column Lamps. Each with a reeded column with round capitals and sitting atop a hexagonal shaped plinth base. The top of the double cluster socket has an adj...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Antique hand made rustic miniature chest of drawers.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an antique handmade solid oak miniature Chester drawers. This dresser top chest of drawers has its original solid brass hardware. This handmade piece has dovetailing at the t...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique French Amber Color Alabaster and Brass Pendant Light, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
An absolutely 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...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass
Early Antique Tiger Oak Side or Parlor Table with Turned Legs - Early 1900s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A very old early American antique parlor table created from Tiger Oak. This side table is an excellent example of early American-style classical f...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Antique French Onyx and Gilt Metal Floor Lamp
Located in London, GB
A stunning antique French onyx and gilt metal floor lamp. This was made in France, it dates from around the 1920’s.
The quality is outstanding, this has a base made from two different types of onyx, there is also a lovely spherical onyx support beneath the bulb holder. There are amazing gilt metal features at the base and top, with three gilt metal supports flanking the painted white iron lamp...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Metal
Antique Country Store Counter with a Zinc Top
Located in San Francisco, CA
The counter's roomy shelving areas offers a generous storage and display room, designed with versatility in mind. This counter graciously accommodates an array of items, from vintage...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Zinc
Antique Signed Oil on Canvas Warren W. Sheppard, Likely an America's Cup Race
By Warren W. Sheppard
Located in Morristown, NJ
Warren W. Sheppard (American, 1858-1937), Yacht race, possibly the America's Cup, signed lower right. The yacht in the foreground appears to be flying the flag of the New York Yacht Club.
The painting is in a lovely giltwood frame that appears original.
Please Note: The painting will be professionally packed and crated for shipping.
Dimensions:
22"h x 40"w (stretchers)
31"h x 50"w (frame)
Condition:
Good. Evidence of repair to rear of canvas (see photographs). Shows well. Ready to hang.
Provenance:
A Private Collection: Wilton, CT
Biography:
Warren W. Sheppard (1858 - 1937)
Warren Sheppard, was an American marine...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Giltwood, Paint
1900s Hurricane Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 traditional gild bronze and silver plate finish sconces with hurricane glass inset. Williamsburg style
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Unusual Edwardian Neoclassical Style Sterling Silver Wood-Backed Picture Frame
By H. Matthews
Located in New York, NY
Unusual, Edwardian Period, Neoclassical style, sterling silver wood-backed picture frame, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1911, H. Matthews - maker. Designed with swags that...
Category
1910s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 20th-Century Jasperware Wedgwood Pitcher with Sterling Rim
By Wedgwood
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Deep blue Jasperware Wedgwood pitcher with sterling rim, London 1927. Rope handle; grapes & vines entwine with top while Greco-Roman figures adorn the body. Impressed "Wedgwood, Engl...
Category
1920s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Large Early 20th Century Campana Urn Planters
Located in London, GB
A pair of ornate early 20th century urn planters, each on a pedestal base, with twin handles and a thick ring shaped like a loop of rope through each handle, and formed, like the bod...
Category
Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Pr. Neo Classical Silver-Plate Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair silver plate sconces of neo classic form, each having two candle arm sockets. Possibly Caldwell, or Sterling on Bronze , unsigned. Both are in good, original, clean and worki...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Bronze Twin Arm Sconces, ca 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
Pair of French Neoclassical or Louis XVI style bronze twin arm sconces from ca. 1920.
This pair of antique bronze sconces has a beautiful round bronze base that has delicate acanthus...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 1900's Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces with Cherubs
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with cherubs and two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
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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