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: Late 20th Century
Classical Style Two Coloured Marble Bust In Beige And White
Located in Southall, GB
A decorative two coloured marble bust. Cleanly carved with delicate features, from the curling hair to the smooth draping of the cloth garments. Wearing a laurel wreath. An intricate...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Michael Taylor Marble Top & Double Pedestal Stone Base Table
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A Michael Taylor marble top and double pedestal stone base dining table for use indoors or outdoors. The marble top shows beautiful shades of brown and white veins run through it. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Marble
Pair Of Round Marble Wall Reliefs/Plaques In The Classical Style
Located in Southall, GB
A very attractive pair of round marble wall plaques, depicting two female figures in side profile. The features are crisply carved and clear with detailing to the braided hair which ...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Multi Coloured Marble Bust In The classical Style
Located in Southall, GB
A very attractive multi coloured marble male bust on a black stand. The carving is crisp and precise with lots of detail to the hair, features and beard. The incorporation of differe...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Large Round Marble Relief of Hercules And Ladon
Located in Southall, GB
A highly decorative and skilfully crafted round white marble relief depicting Hercules and the serpent like dragon Ladon. Hercules was the son of Zeus in Greek Mythology. Ladon guard...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Classical Style Two Coloured Marble Male Bust On Stand
Located in Southall, GB
Handsomely and skilfully carved, two coloured marble male bust on black marble stand, in the classical style.
The features are clear, with detailing showing the curled hair and beard...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Original Arch Shaw Oil Painting of a Classic Antique Automobile
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Original Arch Shaw Oil Painting of a Classic Antique Automobile
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Italian Maison Jansen Inspired Steel & Brass Mirrored Gueridon / Side Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s Italian Maison Jansen inspired gueridon with a distressed mirrored top. The frame is steel with brass rams and hooves. It is in very good condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Neoclassical Style Male Marble Torso
Located in Southall, GB
A carefully hand-carved male marble torso, with defined muscles. Beautifully realised, this piece would look great as part of a collection, or on its own.
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Handsome Two Colour Marble Male Bust On Black Marble Stand
Located in Southall, GB
A handsome green and white marble male bust, on a black marble stand. A intricately detailed and imposing male marble bust with elaborate carvings to ...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Charming Sculpture of Two Putti In Marble
Located in Southall, GB
A charming white marble sculpture of two childlike putti, warming their toes on a delicately carved wood fire.
The carving is skillful and detailed from the ruffled hair of the putt...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
1970s Neo-Classical Style Carved Mahogany And Gilt Mirrors - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of tall neo-classical style mirrors. The glass is intentionally distressed. The carved frame appears to be mahogany with gilt accents. They are unmarked.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Mahogany
Neo-Classical Style Brass Dolphin And Marble Pedestal / Plant Stand / Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a timeless 1970s marble top brass pedestal with white marble top in very good condition. The top is not attached but is original. It is purported to be Italian.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Neo-Classical Ostrich Egg Table Lamp in Brass and Bronze
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Elegant brass lamp composed of an ostrich egg topped with a bronze collar
some shades of white on the egg.
For sale without lampshade
Category
1970s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Cast Iron French Empire Neoclassical Style Outdoor Garden Wall Water Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Iron French Empire Neoclassical Style Outdoor Garden Wall Water Fountain. Item featured is a heavy cast iron construction, desirable weathered...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Silver Vase with Swans and Paw Feet
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage silver plated neoclassical style vase. The stand rests on three paw feet, a stylized base, another set of three paw feet which support three stylized columns, culm...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Classical Plaster Male Bust of Hermes Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust of Hermes sculpture
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 8"W x 5"D x 13.25"H.
Good original vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Pair of Cherry Wood Chairs by Pennsylvania House edited by Fantoni, 1970s
Located in Koper, SI
This chairs are made from solid cherry wood with a transparent glossy finish, and belong to the American Homestead Collection by Pennsylvania House ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Pair of neo classical Style Benches
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of neo classical style curule form beech wood benches, late 20th century.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Beech
Pair of Sevres Style Blue And Gold Vases
Located in Southall, GB
A extremely decorative pair of Sevres style vases in blue and gold. Intricately hand painted in great detail showing reclining figures at leisure in a landscape setting. Idyllic and ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Marble Sculpture of Pan With a Goat
Located in Southall, GB
A fine marble statue of the Greek God Pan with a Goat. Carved in great detail, with clear features on both the goat and Pan, right down to the Goats fur which delicately curls to the...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Gilt Painted Neoclassical Style Stools by William Switzer- Set of 2
Located in Ross, CA
Pair of carved wood stools hand painted in crackle paint and gilt detailing. The stools are a neoclassical style with newer fabric. The feet are balls painted in gilt.
Furniture can...
Category
1980s Canadian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Small Bronze Ribbed Torquing Figure on Color Acrylic Base, France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
Lovely detail and patina. Perfect desk accessory.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Sevres Style Centrepiece with Cupids
Located in Southall, GB
An extremely decorative and carefully crafted Sevres Style porcelain Centrepiece. A delicate pierced basket wreathed in roses sits atop a column encircled by cupids on a intricately ...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Marble Pan With Flute
Located in Southall, GB
Beautifully and carefully carved Marble Statue of Pan playing a flute. The features are clearly visible and well done, with Pan pursing his lips to blow into the flute. A lovely real...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Italian Provincial Deruta Hand Painted Faience Allegorical Pottery Jug Vase
By Deruta
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue, white, and yellow faience pottery jug or vase with handles featuring classical putti
By Deruta
Italy, Late 20th Century
Measures: 5"W x 5"D x 8.5"H...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Faience, Pottery
Niermann Weeks Neoclassical Urn Form Travertine Marble Console Table
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Niermann Weeks Neoclassical Urn Form Travertine Marble Console Table.
Category
1980s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Metal
Pair of Stunning Venetian Style Urn Engraved Floral Mirror Lamps, Italy, 20th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Stunning Venetian Style Urn Engraved Floral Mirror Lamps, Italy, 20th C.
Add to your interior with this captivating Pair of Venetian Style Urn Engraved Floral Mirror Lamps, o...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Italian Provincial Deruta Hand Painted Faience Caduceus Pottery Wall Plate
By Deruta
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue, cream, and yellow faience pottery wall plate featuring the caduceus. The caduceus is the staff carried by Hermes in Greek mythology and consequently by...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Faience, Pottery
Three 1980s vintage interlocking side tables
Located in Premariacco, IT
Set of three Italian-made interlocking side tables from the early 1980s.
Large coffee table measurements: W 59cm, D 36.5cm, H 50cm
Medium coffee table measurements: W 47.5cm, D 31.5...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Extra Large Ralph Lauren Polo Black and Gilt Wood Mirror
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Troy, MI
Found in the US, this extra large vintage mirror by Ralph Lauren Polo dates from the 1990s. Rectangular mirror has a beveled edge and sits i...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Neoclassical style entryway side table with three drawers 20th century
Located in Premariacco, IT
Small and elegant neoclassical-style entry table or bedside table with three small drawers.
Barbed walnut frame.
Normal signs of wear due to age and use.
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassical Console Table Lucite Marble 1970s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Vintage 1970s Italian N...
Category
1970s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Pair of Neoclassical Quiver Themed Gilt Wall Sconces by Palladio
By Palladio
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of elegant Italian wall sconces (for use with candles) that feature an ebonized center and parcel-gilt stem supporting two gilt metal candle arms adorned with detail in the st...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Provincial Deruta Hand Painted Faience Allegorical Pottery Wall Plate
By Deruta
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue, cream, and green faience pottery wall plate featuring an allegorical scene of a man riding a horse with a bird on his arm.
By Cynthia Deruta
Italy, L...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Faience, Pottery
English Neoclassical Silverplated & Faux Tortoise Gallery Tray 2nd Available
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
English Diminutive Neoclassical Silverplated & Faux Tortoise Gallery Tray, 2nd Available
England, Late 20th Century
A English Diminutive Neoclassical Silverplated & Faux Tortoise G...
Category
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Margaret Mitchell Plaster Maquette by Rosario Russell Fiore
Located in Savannah, GA
Rosario Russell Fiore
(American, 1908-1994)
A plaster maquette of Atlanta author Margaret Mitchell by Rosario Russell Fiore, 1982.
In five pieces.
12 inches wide by 11 inches deep by 23 inches tall
Rosario R. Fiore was a prominent American sculptor and member of the National Sculpture Society. Fiore studied at the Mechanics Institute, the National Academy of Design, and the Beaux Arts Academy. Protege of Robert Aitken, he assisted with the creation of the figures in the pediment of the Supreme Court Building, the front of the Archives, and in the Samuel Gompers Memorial.
Other notable achievements include serving as a sculptor for the National Park Service and WPA, the Smithsonian, the Department of the Interior, receiving awards for service provided to the US Army, and undertaking commissions for the White House during the Truman and Kennedy administrations. Born in New York, he was active there, in Washington and in Jekyll Island...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling 3 panels fireplace screen. This fireguards is made of 3 brass panels with grilling inside. The width of the ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Monumental Hand-Carved Walnut American Sculpture of a Bald Eagle Landing on Tree
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This a single piece of wood, expertly hand-carved in incredible detail with naturalistic carving of feathers, talons, beak and wings. The bald eagle is just landing and appears to be...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
General James Oglethorpe Plaster Maquette by Rosario Russell Fiore
Located in Savannah, GA
Rosario Russell Fiore
(American, 1908-1994)
A plaster maquette of General James Oglethorpe, 1976
14 inches wide by 18 inches deep by 38 inches tall
Rosario R. Fiore was a prominent American sculptor and member of the National Sculpture Society. Fiore studied at the Mechanics Institute, the National Academy of Design, and the Beaux Arts Academy. Protege of Robert Aitken, he assisted with the creation of the figures in the pediment of the Supreme Court Building, the front of the Archives, and in the Samuel Gompers Memorial.
Other notable achievements include serving as a sculptor for the National Park Service and WPA, the Smithsonian, the Department of the Interior, receiving awards for service provided to the US Army, and undertaking commissions for the White House during the Truman and Kennedy administrations. Born in New York, he was active there, in Washington and in Jekyll Island...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Neoclassical Style Brass Duck Heads Fireplace Tools, French, circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand are made of brass. They have duck heads handles. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Plant or Flowerpot Cachepot Jardinière with Neoclassical Design
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful flowerpot or plant potholder cachepot, with landscape scene, in the Neoclassical style, circa late-20th century. A great piece for a plant or flower, with exterior featur...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Cast Stone Bust of Male Figure
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid Cast Stone bust of male figure. Signed on the side.
Flat base can sit on mantle, pedestal or table.
See images for condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone, Concrete
Chris Nissen Oil Painting Mid-Century Street Scene of Intersection, Framed
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Realism Oil Painting Mid-Century Street Scene of Intersection
Large and very realistic oil painting from Chris Nissen. Chris Nissen is a nationally known...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Rustic Black Watchmakers Glass Display Console
Located in North York, ON
The design of this piece was inspired by a 19th century watchmakers shop. It is a replica of the piece used to display the keeper’s merchandise. The c...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Neoclassical Style Brushed Steel, Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brushed steel, brass and grilling. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Tools on Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is all made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Classic Eclectic Gold Showcase from Lam Lee Group, 1990s
Located in Montelabbate, PU
An important Louis XVI style display case revisited in an eclectic manner by O.L.F designs for Lam Lee Group of Dallas. The gold finish is sponge-patinated, creating reddish haloes t...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Late 20th-C. Neo-Classical Style Long X-Based Bench In Gold Velvet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
A classic piece! This is a long, neo-classical style hardwood bench with gold velvet upholstery. The upholstery is vintage but in very good condition. The frame of the base has a dar...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
Italian Neoclassical Coffee Table Lucite Marble Glass 1970s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page.
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Vintage 1970s Italian N...
Category
1970s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Giacometti Style Round Neoclassical Solid Bronze Table Lion Heads Claw Feet
Located in Miami, FL
Italian round Neoclassical solid Bronze Accent, End or Side Table designed in the manner of Diego Giacometti and made in Italy the late 20th Century.
This beautiful Accent table is ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Hand Painted Blue and White Porcelain Ice Bucket
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful neoclassical style hand-painted blue and white porcelain ice bucket
Italy, Late-20th Century
Measures: 9.5ʺW × 7ʺD × 7.25ʺH.
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Neo-Classical & Biedermeir Style Burlwood & Ebonized Side Tables - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of neo-classical style side tables with painted and inlaid urns. The burlwood is accented with ebonized details. There is a small bit of mother-of-pearl inlay in each ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Burl
Vintage 1983 Bronze American Bald Eagle Soaring Wings of Glory Sculpture 15"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage bronze sculpture depicting a realistically detailed American Bald Eagle / hawk / bird swooping over abstract waves, mounted on a round wood base. Signed on base C. Ra. Van 19...
Category
1980s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen with 3 Panels
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Tools on Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pineapple Brass Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This unusual neoclassical style pineapple fireplace tools on stand is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Embossed Leather Box With Paw Feet
Located in Houston, TX
Vintage Italian Embossed Leather Box With Paw Feet.
Handsome large Italian green leather box with hand tooled gilt embossing and bronze paw feet.
Gre...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
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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