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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.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
Jim Davidson (American, B. 1962) Bronze, Youth with Basketball
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A boy dribbling a basketball, on a round textured base. Mounted on a tiered black marble base. Signed on the bronze base. The artist is known for bronzes of young sportsmen. Dimensi...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Antique Persian Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary, authentic late 19th century Persian Heriz Serapi rug. Full Pile Condition throuhgout Measures: 7'8'' x 11'1'' The Serapi rug can be traced back to the beginning of Persian handmade rug production in 5,500 B.C., but it was not until the mid-19th century that Persian rugs began to be exported around the world. Before these rugs became an export item, they were used only in the villages in which they were produced. Mellow colors and more minimal pattern distinguish the Serapi from other members of the Heriz family. Original Serapi rugs were created in the villages of Serapi, Sarab, Ahar, Heriz and Gorevan. Older Heriz...
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19th Century Persian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool

Antique Gilt Bronze Fireplace Surround Fender
Located in London, GB
This elegant gilt bronze (ormolu) fireplace fender was created in France in the late 19th century. The item will add splendour and beauty to a fireplace, making it the focal point of a room. The fender features a pierced rail which is decorated with a central cartouche, flanked by stylized acanthus leaves. The ends of the fender are topped by full-length, semi-nude figures. These include a beautiful young woman and a bearded male, holding a blacksmith’s hammer. The latter can be identified as Hephaestus (or Vulcan), the classical god...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Zabihi Collection Persian Tabriz Paisley Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Persian Tabriz Rug with a repetitive small paisley design on a light color field. accents in light blue and red Details rug no. 9191 size 4' 9" x 7' 10" (145 x...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool

Neo-Classic Bronze Centaur
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic style (20th Cent) bronze bearded figure of a Centaur having both hands tied behind his back with a dark patina. (similar to BAS011)
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Ormolu Mounted Celadon Porcelain and Pâte-sur-pâte Vase-Form Lamp
Located in London, GB
Ormolu mounted celadon porcelain and pâte-sur-pâte vase-form lamp French, Late 19th Century Measures: height 52cm, width 23cm, depth 17cm Consisting of gilt-bronze handles and m...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

A French Bronze Gueridon, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A French Bronze Gueridon, 19th Century The bronze cross frame base to black stone inset top. A fine traditional Campaign form having Bronze Strap frames with the legs terminating in...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Bronze

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...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Workstead Pendolo Pendant II Large
Located in Floyd, VA
Pendolo Pendant II explores two opposing cone forms, and the latent tension between gravity and levity within their arrangement. Configured as a horizo...
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2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Neoclassical Wall Art Scenes in Gold and Blue, Set of 4
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of four (4) Neoclassical wall art scenes, circa mid-20th century, Europe. Set includes four different scenes with dark blue and gold octagonal wood frame, matting, pr...
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Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Gold

Osvaldo Borsani lacquered and gilded frame mirror, Italy, 1950s
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A splendid trapezoidal mirror with a lacquered and gilded frame is an authentic Italian creation from the 1950s, designed by Osvaldo Borsani. This impressive full-length mirror is c...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Tiffany Style Table Lamp With Red Roses Flowers
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a heavy Tiffany Style table lamp. Its shade is shaped as an umbrella. Its stained glass depicts different shades of blue, green, red and purple. These different shapes of geo...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stained Glass

19th Century French Classical Bronze Group Signed Pigal "Le Merchand De Plaisir"
Located in Dublin, IE
A superb bronze model of a classical maiden and a putto entitled 'Le Merchand de Plaisir' the winged putto holding a posey vase, the maiden with a rose, on ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Pair of Wood Carved Wings on Iron Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand carved wood Italian wings that are newly mounted on iron bases. Great display items for your bookcase.
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Carrara Marble Mantel Clock with Barometer, Thermometers, and Perpetual Calendar
Located in London, GB
Carrara marble mantel clock with barometer, thermometers, and perpetual calendar French, 19th Century Height 46cm, width 36.5cm, depth 16.5cm This unusual timepiece sets five elements within a marble case: a clock dial, barometer, lunar clock...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

1920 Caldwell Chandelier 8 Lights
Located in New York, NY
1920 Caldwell bronze chandelier with 8 lights
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

2 Maitland Smith Silver Neoclassical Delphin Koi Fish Table Banquet Lamps 32"
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare vintage Maitland Smith table lamps, made of heavy cast metal with a bright silver finish, showing a Neoclassical style pedestal like ...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Christoffer Guy Harrison Neoclassical Large Mirror Giltwood Meander Pattern
Located in Sakskøbing, DK
This Christoffer Guy Harrison mirror by Harrison & Gil is a refined example of expert craftsmanship. The giltwood frame, designed in a Neoclassical style, features a striking Meander...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cut Glass, Giltwood

AMF_01 Floor Mirror in Teak Wood and Bronze by ANDEAN
Located in New York, NY
AAM 02 floor Mirror ?by Alejandro Moyano Measures: L 1.5”W 24”H 71” Floor mirror made of steel rod frame and solid seike wood with a natural oil finish, lathed bronze base and ...
Category

2010s Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Traditional English Leather Top Black Lacquered Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
Traditional English leather top black lacquered writing desk. Newly made in the USA with iconic English traditional styling. Featuring imported Italian burgundy leather top with a po...
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2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

1920 Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze 2 lights sconces
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Carved White and Brèche Violette Marble Console
Located in Essex, MA
A large carved marble and breche violette topped console table. Free standing with winged figural supports holding a shell and beautiful marble top. Provenance: Sotheby's Private ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Breccia Marble, Statuary Marble

Pair of 18th Century Half-Urn Carved Wood Decorations
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of divided urns, once whole, Neoclassical period, of carved wood with distressed, painted finish; each having fluted body and square handles, on round foot and rectangular plinth.
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Swedish Neoclassical Ormolu and Etched Glass Mirror Designed by Burchard Precht
By Burchard Precht
Located in Stamford, CT
A Fine Swedish ormolu etched and engraved glass mirror after the model by Burchard Precht.The rectangular plate within a beveled foliate decorate...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Italian Neoclassical Black Ceramic Bust Of Venus
Located in Bridgeport, CT
By VELLUM, Italy. A bust after an ancient sculpture of the goddess with her lovely wavy hair up and looking to the side. A detail of her pleated garment is seen on the lower edge. R...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces with 2 Lights
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with two lights
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

1970s Neoclassical Swedish Club Chairs Upholstered With Green Velvet Fabric
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful neoclassical club chair upholstered with green velvet fabric. The fabric is the original one and stil in very good and clean condition. Allover this chair in in very good c...
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Pine

Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very fine and well made Stone fixture with a fine Classical form and good color. Large alabaster pendant with highlights floral swag around edge. Light is suspended by thick woven ro...
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture
Alabaster Pendant Light Fixture
$1,850 Sale Price
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Modern Neo-Classical Style Cerused Pine And Brass Hand Chapman Table Lamps- Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are striking! It is a pair of neo-classical style brass and hand form table lamps. They are a cerused pine wood and were designed by Chapman. They are marked and in working order.
Category

Early 2000s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Mid-19th Century Giltwood Consoles with Matching Mirrors
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A spectacular and very high quality pair of Italian 19th century neo-classical st. giltwood consoles and matching mirrors. Each important freestanding console is raised by elegantly ...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Italian Alabaster Column Lamps
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Pair of Italian Alabaster Column Lamps. Spiral columns with carved capitals sits atop a square plinth base. Lamps have been professionally wired with new 3-way sockets. The lamps me...
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Maison Jansen Curule Stool in Stitched Leather, Brass and Metal
Located in North Miami, FL
Such an elegant stool/ bench by Maison Jansen, features brass ringlet finials, hooved brass feet and a stitched leather seat - ALL in excellent vintage condition.
Category

1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Washington D.C. Capital Hill Impressionist Winter Monument Scene Oil Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Impressionist Washington D.C., a snowy winter day on the hill. The capital is covered in a blanket of soft snow as pedestrians head out for evening festivities and sightseeing. Light...
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint

A Pair of Neoclassical Lead Urns Planters
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 19th century pair of neoclassical urn form planters with two figural handles and putti relief. Attractive weathered grey patination. Can be planted i...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Lead

Art Deco Just Andersen Diskometal Fluted Vase, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Scandinavian neoclassical Just Andersen (1884-1943) fluted vase with tiny decorative handles in Andersen’s signature material, Disko. An alloy of tin, lead and antimony named...
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Fanciful Eglomise Wall Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The height of sophistication, this stunning ‘Verre Eglomise’ wall clock is made in the traditional Eglomise fashion where gilded leaf is applied to...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass

19th Century Neo-Classical Round Center Table
Located in Miami, FL
This was acquired in Italy at a private estate sale. The burled walnut wood table sits on a tripod base and makes an elegant center table for an entrance or foyer, or for a cozy corn...
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1820s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Burl

Godey’s Lady’s Book, Leather Bound, Volume LXXX – 1870 Edition
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An 1870 leather bound, hard cover edition of Godey’s Lady’s Book, Volume LXXX published by Louis Antoine Godey. Godey’s Lady’s Book was a 19th-century American magazine known for i...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Paper

Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Ormolu Pedestal Bowl Baccarat Compote
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gilt bronze and cut crystal ormolu mounted pedestal bowl in the manner of Baccarat.
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Wonderful French Doré Bronze Ormolu Cherub Putti Fireplace Screen Fire Screen
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large French Doré Bronze Ormolu Cherub / Putti Fireplace Screen Fire Screen
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Greek Revival White Bisque Porcelain "Bacchus" Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
This refined modernist neoclassical sculpture was realized in Germany. The piece depicts a bacchanal featuring Greek goddesses; young cherubic children; and even a bear, executed in ...
Category

1980s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large French 1960s Chandelier by Maison Charles, Paris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large French 1960s chandelier by Maison Charles, Paris. Referenced model: Modèle "aux joncs." From a Parisian apartment. Rewired with matching wax c...
Category

1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel

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

Three-piece French porcelain and gilt bronze clock set
Located in London, GB
Three-piece French porcelain and gilt bronze clock set French, late 19th Century Clock: Height 27cm, width 36.5cm, depth 12cm Candelabra: Height 33cm, width 20cm, depth 11.5cm This fine three-piece clock set is by Henri Picard, one of the leading producers of luxury bronze...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Louis Philippe Style 4 Doors Sideboard in Oak, 100% made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This large sideboard is made of solid French Oak and typical of the Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th century in France caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet, etc....
Category

2010s French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak

Pair of Italian Grand Tour Framed Oil Paintings
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A pair of Italian oil paintings in a Grand Tour style housed in period gold finished frames. Dating to the mid 19th century, these paintings display a scene titled ‘Cupid in the C...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Neoclassical Empire Gold Hand Carved Wooden Mirror, Spain, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Neoclassical Empire rectangular handcrafted mirror. Rectangular hand carved wooden structure with gold foil finish, Spain, 1970.
Category

1970s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold

Neoclassical Style Two Tiered Etagere / Server
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Neoclassical verdigris finished two tiered etagere / server. There are two glass shelves for items. The top decoration is a large urn centerpiece flanked by two birds.
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Gilt Bronze Mounted Porphyry Revolving Dial Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This beautiful neoclassical style mantel clock, created from porphyry mounted with silvered and gilt bronze, is formed in the shape of a vase. The movement of the clock is of the cer...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porphyry, Enamel, Ormolu, Bronze

Early 20th Century Sevres L7F Lithyalin Marmoriertes Glass Garniture Set
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An Early 3 Pc Sevres green art glass Lithyalin Marmorietes cache pot with a pair of flanking square vases. The center piece measuring 10 inches long, 5 inches deep, 3 inches high, t...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Neoclassical Gilt Candelabra Style Two Candle Table Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
A beautiful two-light candelabra makes for perfect statement lighting. This lamp was produced circa 1925 to 1950, and it exudes design chic and grace. This is a heavy piece that incl...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

French Neoclassical style gilt bronze and marble floor lamp C 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Neoclassical style gilt bronze and marble floor lamp C 1900 having a white glass shade, above a foliate embellished shaft, and a tripartite base with animal form legs ending i...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French 'Allegory of the Morning' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback with an allegory of the morning. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be mad...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair 1940's Neoclassic Italian Provincial Table Lamps
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Neoclassic Italian Provincial Table Lamps. 1940's. Please look closely at pictures for finiah.
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Rare 18th Century Erotic Scene Drawing, Attributed to Tobias Sergel
By Tobias Sergel
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Rare 18th century Old master drawing of an explicit erotic scene of an couple having oral sex. Brown ink on paper with watermark, over pre-studies in black ch...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Custom Sofa with Wood Surround at Arms with Loose Back and Side Cushions
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Our version of the timeless St. Thomas sofa - we call the Carnot - with square notched arms, feather and down back and side cushions and a hand rolled mattress edge...
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2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Style Ormolu Clock Set Depicting the Oath of the Horatii
Located in London, GB
This exquisite 19th century trio is comprised of a central clock and a pair of flanking six-light candelabra. The design of the clock case is widely acknowledged to be inspired by one of the most important paintings of French Revolution, ‘The Oath of the Horatii...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Impressive Neoclassical Patinated Bronze & Glass Pendant Chandelier Lantern
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful vintage neoclassical style lantern of patinated bronze and paneled glass having 8" of chain and original canopy. 4 interior bulbs.
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1920s North American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Historistic Silver candle holder austria around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic Silver candle holder austria around 1890s Only polished High quality work
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver

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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