Neoclassical Furniture
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Neoclassical Pier Mirrors
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of completely original, hand-carved and gilded, Italian, c. 1800 pier mirrors. Each featuring a spectacular crown consisting of a pierced, flower c...
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mercury Glass, Wood
The Lenox Book of Home Entertaining & Etiquette Hardcover Elizabeth K. Lawrence
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Lenox Book of Home Entertaining & Etiquette Hardcover – January 13, 1989 by Elizabeth K. Lawrence.
From front dust jacket flap: "Presented in celebration of the centennial of Ame...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique chest of drawers with stone top, France, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique chest of drawers with stone top from around 1880.
Furniture in very good condition.
Dimensions: height 118 cm / width 78 cm / depth 50 cm
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
Maison Jansen Style Neoclassical Brass, Steel & Glass Console, France, C 1960
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maison Jansen style neoclassical brass, steel & glass console, France, C 1960
With custom thick beveled glass top, the base with 'X" stretcher side and bras horse head caryatids wit...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Small French Neoclassical Period 'Woman with Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
French neoclassical period fireback with a woman and a cupid.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The condi...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Spanish Bilboa Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
With urn and flower crest over an oval portrait. Mirror set in a marble frame with giltwood details.
Category
1820s Spanish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Artisan Console Table and Mirror Glass Neo-Baroque, Italy, 1980
Located in Vienna, AT
Artisan console table and mirror glass Neo-Baroque, Italy, 1980.
Measurements for the console table are: 46.45" x 14.96" x 29.92" (height).
Mirror: 54.33" x 32.28" x 0.98".
High q...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Russian Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze and Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A Large Unique Antique Russian Neoclassical gilt bronze, crystal and blue glass chandelier of fine craftsmanship embellished with cut crystal prisms, crystal chains and a central blue cobalt glass dish...
Category
Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1900's Caldwell Bronze Chandelier with Greek Key
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Caldwell neoclassic style chandelier with Greek key design
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Silver-Gilt Musical Snuff Box by François Nicole
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional Swiss silver-gilt musical snuff box was crafted by the famed François Nicole. At first glance, the diminutive piece appears to simpl...
Category
19th Century Swiss Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
Equestrian Gilt Bronze Ormolu Statuette of Charles l Horseback Riding 19th C
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Equestrian Gilt Bronze Ormolu Statuette of Charles l Horseback Riding
A gilt ormolu bronze with bright original golden patina depiction of Charles 1st ho...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Pair of Large Gilt Bronze and Malachite Neoclassical Style Candelabra
Located in London, GB
Pair of large gilt bronze and malachite neoclassical style candelabra
French, 20th century
Measures: Height 122cm, diameter 60cm
This large...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze
Tufted Velvet Round Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in sumptuous gold velvet fabric, this glamorous ottoman features exquisite button tufting and decorative trim around the base, adding a refined touch to any space. Bench-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Gilded Broken Pediment Mirror by Donghia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical style giltwood broken pediment mirror by John Hutton for Donghia.
This iconic piece will add glamour to any setting.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood, Mirror
18th Century English Country Secretary in Hand-Carved Oak
Located in Dallas, TX
18th Century English Country Secretary in Hand-Carved Oak is a superlative example of the design, conceived as a piece that takes up no more space than a chest of drawers, but can se...
Category
1790s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Important Set of Four Large Porphyry Obelisks
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An important set of four large Porphyry Obelisks.
Each obelisk is of square section tapering form with a spiked orb finial and embellished with carved roundels of the twelve Roman Emperors in profile. The main body is raised on ball supports putdown on square sectioned plinth bases.
Each obelisk is carved with three Emperors profile...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porphyry
Antique Cup and Saucer English Porcelain Greek Key Pattern Blue Ground Ca.1820
Located in Katonah, NY
This elegant antique porcelain tea bowl and saucer were hand-painted at Coalport Porcelain in England circa 1820.
They are decorated in the Regency style with a band of gilded Greek ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Spanish Iron Bench in Gold Velvet with Bronze and Gold Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This recently crafted iron bench embodies the elegance and enduring appeal of classic Spanish design, brought to life by the skilled hands of European artisans. Employing time-honor...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Tools. French. Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical Style Fireplace Tools are made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassical Carved Fruitwood Armchair with Leather Seat
Located in San Francisco, CA
the scrolled openwork back with craved green man mask flanked by lively floral and foliate scrollwork above a classical flaming urn flanked by serpent handles.
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Large Scale Italian Neoclassical Style Urns or Vases with Ram’s Heads, a Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of monumental neoclassical style pottery urns handcrafted in Italy. They are marked and in very good condition. The urns most likely date to the later part of the 20th...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
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, ...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
FABERGE 1915 Moscow Odessa St Petersburg Empty Box For a Letter Opener Object
By Fabergé
Located in Miami, FL
An empty box for a letter opener, created by Faberge.
This is an empty antique presentation box, created in Russia by the Luxury house of Faberge, circa 1915. The box is in pretty g...
Category
1910s Russian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Silk, Wood
Antique Copper Horse Weather Vane in Fine Verdigris Finish c Late 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
Nice early American copper horse weather vane circa late 19th C / early 20th c. , complete with the wind direction letters. The horse is constructed of copper with a hollow body and ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Copper
Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Curule Bench, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
Stylish wrought iron Curule bench made in the neoclassical taste. Featuring an X-form design with scrolled arms and feet. These bench are als...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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...
Category
1820s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Wedgwood Light Blue Jasperware Beaker or Tumbler
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Jasperware beaker or cup.
In Wedgwood blue with white relief decoration depicting men, women, children, and trees in a Classical s...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Lamp with Handles & Amphora Shape
Located in Barcelona, ES
Carved Alabaster Amphora Shaped Tall Table Lamp, Spain, 1930s-1940s
This Art Deco period alabaster lamp has an elegant neoclassical design with Art Deco accents. Twin Handles at both...
Category
20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Pair Vintage Cast Iron Latticework Jardinieres, 20th Century
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Pair Vintage Cast Iron Latticework Jardinieres, 20th Century. Beautifully detailed rectangular planters. Patinated gray finish.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th Century Italian Majolica Charger
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century hand painted Italian charger featuring three cherubs interacting with another lying on a bed of wheat stalks under a scenic skyscape. Beau...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Italian Neoclassical 1800s Three-Drawer Commode with Gilt and Carved Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical period painted three-drawer commode from the early 19th century, with marble top, gilt and carved motifs. Created in Italy during the early years of the 19th ...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Engravings in Gold Wood Frame, representing French navigation ports, France 19th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
These are, Engravings, that has been made in France in the 19th Century. The Frames are in Gilted wood. They are reprensenting French navigation ports.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Signed Gouache & Watercolor On Paper With Bay Scene
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A watercolor on paper depicting a bay scene with moored sailboats surmounted on a blue mat and natural color background.
Presented in a blue paint decorated and gilt frame and glazed...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Ralph Lauren Brook Street Chest of Drawers Sideboard Alligator Leather
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite RRP £27,895 Ralph Lauren Brook Street Alligator / Crocodile patina leather sideboard with d...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather
Late 20th-C. Neo-Classical Style Faux Tortoise & Greek Key Round Wall Mirror
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 20th century neo-classical style round mirror with faux tortoise Greek Key decoration. It is unmarked and in very good condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Pair of Large Late 18th Century Italian Giltwood Settees
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Impressive large scale pair of late 18th Century Italian giltwood settees.
These settees are lovely examples of neoclassical Italian design. The head rail is serpentine in shape and ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
19th Century Venetian Parcel-Gilt Coffee Table with Faux Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
Ultra 'old world' sophistication radiates from this magnificent light green painted and parcel gilt rectangular coffee table. The table has a faux marble top over a gilt-embossed fri...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
1950s lyre back and Swan head wrought iron armchair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inspired by Maison Jansen neoclassical wrought iron Lyre arm back chairs with brass swan heads at top round brass rings on arms and brass feet. From a Palm Beach estate meticulously ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Concrete Roman Ruin Style Figure of Foot with Sandal
Located in Atlanta, GA
Concrete Roman Ruin style figure of foot with sandal. Exact replica from the antique. Identical pair available.
Dimensions: D 33" W 15" H 19.5"
CW4206
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Karges French Neoclassical Style Mahogany Buffet Sideboard w/ Brass Urn Gallery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Karges French Neoclassical Style Mahogany Buffet Sideboard w/ Brass Urn Gallery and Key. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 47" H (to top of brass gallery) x 37" H to Surf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Classic End Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
A study in elegance and proportion, capturing the grace of neoclassical English design in a compact, versatile form. Inwardly curved edges supply sculptural detail to the tabletop, s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Black Lacquered Neo Classic Style Consoles with Labradorite Tops
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This pair of neo classic style consoles feature a gorgeous slab of labradorite stone on each top. Known for its iridescent properties, the labradorite slabs on these consoles contain...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Granite, Brass
Pair of Large Grey Marble Neoclassical Campana Form Garden Vases
Located in London, GB
Pair of large grey marble Neoclassical Campana form garden vases
Continental, late 19th century
Measures: Height 46cm, diameter 44cm
These fantastic pieces are a pair of large n...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
French Neoclassical Giltwood and Eglomise Pier Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
Neoclassical carved and giltwood frame with églomisé ‘reverse hand-painted glass panels’ at the top, bottom and surrounding periphery, and having original period mirror. In beautiful...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Giltwood
Neoclassical Oval Gilded Wrought Iron Low Table With Eglomise Top, France 1950.
Located in Brussels, BE
Neoclassical Oval wrought iron low table with an eglomise on top.
Nice patina.
Maison Ramsay-France 1950.
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
19th Century Italian Marble Bust Without Head, By Raffaello Battelli
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Italian Marble Bust Without A Head. Sculpture has the shoulders of the figure, but the head is missing, either due to damage or wear, or as a result of artistic design c...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Baker Furniture Neoclassical Style Walnut King Size Headboard
Located in Germantown, MD
Baker furniture neoclassical style walnut king size headboard measuring 80" in width and standing 43" tall. Great vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Antique American Boston Classical Mahogany Pedestal Center Table
By Isaac Vose, Thomas Seymour, John & Thomas Seymour
Located in Forney, TX
A fine 200 year old American Federal period Boston Classical mahogany pedestal center table. circa 1825
Exquisitely hand-crafted in the Northeastern United States in the early 19th ...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
18th Century Neoclassical Italian Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Carmine, TX
Stunning writing desk hand-made in Italy in the mid 1700s using walnut. This really is the mother of all Italian scrivanie (writing desks): its lines, details and overall look make i...
Category
Mid-18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
American Furniture in Pendleton House
Located in Bradenton, FL
American Furniture in Pendleton House by Christopher P. Monkhouse and Thomas S. Michie, with the assistance of John M. Carpenter. Softcover book published in 1986 in conjunction with...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Butter Dish with Glass Liner
Located in VALENZA, IT
Sterling silver butter dish.
It is rectangular in shape with rounded corners, a neoclassical style border has been welded onto the edge of the tray.
A liner has been placed in the tr...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Chessboard Parquetry Inlaid Tables
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive pair of Italian parquetry inlaid mahogany lift-top work tables (side table - end table - bedside nightstand) with warm, nicely aged patina. circa 1920s/1930s
Wha...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
William A. Drake (1891-1979) Oil On Canvas Floral Still Life
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Floral still life depicting magnolia branches presented in a red floral decorated vase with a few fallen petals on the table.
Signed upper right.
Presented in a silver gilt and paint...
Category
20th Century North American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood
19th-Century Pair of Equestrian Engravings – Framed Antique Hunting Prints
By William Barraud
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Bring the allure of the English countryside into your home with this remarkable pair of antique equestrian prints. These hand-colored engravi...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper, Glass
Pair Antique Wm. H. Prestele Pomological Apple and Peaches Prints, 1887-1888
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Cottagecore Style antique 19th Century custom framed pair of Pomological William Henry Prestele Jeffries Apple, Kelsey and Satsuma Peaches prints
1887 and 1888
Fine, custom...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Palatial Pair of Maitland Smith Bronze Table Lamps with Illuminated Orbs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive ornate pair of very fancy table lamps having shell orbs that are an additional source of light with a primary single socket above. Bronze lions with rings in their mouths adorn the spheres and the bases have elaborate tripod shapes...
Category
1990s Philippine Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Pottery Flower Plant Planter Cachepot Jardinière
Located in New York, NY
A turquoise urn-style pottery flower or plant pot planter cachepot jardinière, circa early-20th century. A beautiful small urn-like turquoise blue pottery planter...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Italian Classical Cast Iron Urn Planter Pedestal Base Round Marble Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Classical Style Cast Iron Urn Planter Pedestal Base with Round Marble Top Dining Table. Item. Green cast iron urn form pe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
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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