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
Hammered Brass jardinière with Lion Handle with Paw Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval brass hammered jardinière with paw feet, the lion handles are a great touch - a great oval shape and size for center piece, kitchen island - or as a p...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Michael Taylor Teak Klismos Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Michael Taylor was a iconic interior designer, and also designed
a number of pieces of furniture.
The Klismos design dates back to Ancient Egyptian chairs as well
as Ancient Greek. ...
Category
Early 2000s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Teak
19th Century French Lamp
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 19th-century Empire-style candlestick, crafted from polished bronze in a golden tone, has been expertly repurposed as an elegant lamp. Showcasing classic Empire motifs, it featu...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$2,450
Pair of Carved Alabaster Columnar Lamps with Ionic Capitals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of columnar-form table lamps, of carved alabaster, each a round, fluted, tapered column, with Ionic capital, on round foot, raised on square graduated plinth bases.
Stock ID:...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Danish neoclassical chair original painted decorations, Denmark 1860’s
Located in Valby, 84
A charming Danish neoclassical chair from the 1860s, featuring its original hand-painted decorations in black and gold. This exquisite piece showcases the refined craftsmanship and e...
Category
1860s Danish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Goddess Circe Italian Neoclassical Sculpture Early 1800s Carved Ebonized Re-gilded
Located in Milano, MI
Circe Italian Neoclassical Sculpture of Early 1800s the figure is a fascinating depiction of the Goddess Circe, made in Italy in the early 19th century. The pine wood carving and ebo...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Pine
Pace Collection Chrome & Clear Glass Rectangular Statement Coffee Table
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Stylish Chrome & Clear Glass Rectangular Statement Coffee Table By The Pace Collection.
The Pace Collection was a contemporary high-end furni...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
$1,949 Sale Price
44% Off
Neoclassical Style Painted Bow Front Sideboard with Two Doors and Five Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Neoclassical style Swedish painted wood bow front sideboard from the 20th century with five drawers flanked by two doors. Immerse yourself in the elegance of the past with this Neo...
Category
20th Century Swedish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassic Walnut Framed Biribissi Game, 2nd quarter 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
this game, with its origin in the Renaissance, is a lottery game with cards being drawn that correspond to the characters and objects on the board. with the advent of printing in th...
Category
1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French 19th Century Terracotta Bust of Madame Récamier, After Jean-Antoine Houdo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine French 19th century terracotta bust of "Madame Récamier (French, 1777-1849)" The coyly gazing downward beauty, holding a veil across her chest r...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
French Engraving of Italian Landscape View, Gold Gilt Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
Engraving printed in black on laid paper framed with a neoclassical style gold leaf frame. The engraving shows a beautiful view from the Aqueduct of Corigliano, Calabria.
Marks with ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
$849 Sale Price
20% Off
Framed Watercolor On Paper of the Schooner "Marguerite" at Sea
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Framed watercolor on paper depicting a 4-mast schooner titled Marguerite. The schooner on choppy white capped waters with American and other flags flying against the dark grey sky. T...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Rock Sharpe's Wine Glasses in the "Burleigh” Pattern- set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Burleigh is an American pattern by Rock Sharpe handcrafted in the 1940s. The bell shaped bowls are handcut and etched. We have a set of six. The delicate b...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
Basket Chandelier Crystal Empire Brass 8 Arms Lustre Antique Neorenaissance
Located in Berlin, DE
We present to you an exquisite neo-renaissance brass chandelier, a real rarity and an antique gem. This antique chandelier has been lovingly and expertly restored in Berlin and its e...
Category
1890s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Giltwood Mirror with Carved Crest of Acanthus leaf and Bow Detail
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Custom Desk with Raised Panels and Pencil Drawers by Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom made to order desk or console with raised panels. Can be made with pencil drawers as per the photos, or with raised panels in the front (no k...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Walnut Writing Desk
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical writing desk handmade in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut and peg construction. The writing desk features three overlay drawers with ogee edges and each drawer front...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Wonderful French Neoclassical Large Bronze Bow Regency Lantern Fixture Pendent
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Beautiful etched bronze with draping bow lantern, pendant lantern fixture with cutout design around the bottom, fluted and filigree edges the top edge and...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Neoclassical Campaign Style Drinks Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegant bronze neoclassical campaign style drinks table with glass top.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
18th Century Italian Cherry Neoclassical Chest of Drawers / Dresser
Located in Carmine, TX
Neoclassical dresser hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using cherry. The chest of drawers shows the typical neoclassical lines with inset drawers, long tapered legs and overall st...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry
1900s Early American Style Refinished Pine and Metal Blanket Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American pine Blanket Trunk. Textile lined interior. Functional Leather handles. Measures 33" in width, 20" in depth and stands 22.75" tall.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Classic Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully hand-carved alabaster bowl chandelier with the classic Greek Key motif. Held by bronze claws, chains and acanthus leaf canopy.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
$14,500
French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful and high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal urn. The urn is raised by a square base with elega...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
18th Century Dutch Delft Pottery Blue and White Neoclassical Antique Collectors
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique Dutch Delft cabinet plate
Material: Delft pottery, earthenware tin glazed
Maker: The 3 Bells factory (1670- 1841), marked at the back
Origin: The Netherlands, Delft 18...
Category
18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Earthenware, Delft, Pottery
Pair of Maison Jansen Style 2 patina brass and gun metal Wall Sonces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Jansen Style 2 patina brass and gun metal Wall Sonces.
Original White opaline glass shades
Backplate is 3.5 diameter.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Victorian Ebonized Wood Mantle Clock
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Neoclassical back wood mantle clock. Strikes on hour and half hour with a deep resounding gong. With key and pendulum. Working order but clocks may ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Louis XVI Design Neo-Classical Demi-Lune Consoles
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of French Louis XVI style carved and painted Neo-Classical demi-lune consoles. Very fine quality. Creates a beautiful classic look! Circa 1940.
42w x 19d x 32h
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
$4,640 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Late 1700s Swedish Neoclassical Chest of Drawers
Located in Kramfors, SE
Chest of drawers in two parts from late 18th century, northern Sweden. The chest is from circa 1790 which is the Swedish Gustavian era, otherwise known as neoclassical. Typical to th...
Category
Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair of French Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
An 18th century Neo Classically inspired three drawer commode with figured walnut panels to the top front and sides, with crossbanding and inlays.
The three long soft closing drawe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
$11,652 / set
Classic Blue Velvet Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
The rich deep blue velvet blends perfectly with the polished finish to the legs and the brass nailhead trim details.
Dimensions: 30" W x 26" D x 34" H
Seat - 19" H
Arm - 25" H
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Velvet
$1,998 / item
Neoclassic French Pair of 19th C. Bergères Armchairs 'Nicely Sized Seats!'
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical pair of carved-wood and upholstered tub-style armchairs from the 19th century. This antique pair of bergères occasional c...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Marble Carved Twisted Balustrade Table Lamp
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Sizable mid 20th century twisted balustrade marble table lamp mounted on a sqaure plinth base. This Neoclassical style urn form lamp features beautiful veiling and hand carved detail...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Wall Mirror or Mirror Insert with Neoclassical Design
Located in New York, NY
A wall mirror in the neoclassical design style, circa early-20th century. Mirror appears to have been a part of another piece (old glue on back) and removed. I'm showing mirror (with...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror
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
Decorative Formal Style Brass 2-Light Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Brass floor lamp having two bulbs supported by coiled brass arms, with original oval shade, shade shows some discoloration. Nice decorative lamp, well made, clean, ready to use condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Mantel Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fine French Louis XVI style mantel mirror hand-crafted in France in the 19th century. The ornately carved giltwood frame is in excellent condition and is richly patinated. The fram...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Set of 6 Antique 19th Century Cut Glass Champagne Flutes Attributed to Bakewell
By Bakewell, Page & Bakewell
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 6 antique cut glass champagne flutes.
Each having starcut bases supporting knop stems and fluted strawberry and fan cut tops....
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Cut Glass
Neoclassical Style Folding Screen Room Divider with Architectural Motifs
Located in Yonkers, NY
Steeped in classical elegance, this four-panel folding screen features an architectural trompe-l'œil design, bringing depth and artistry to any space. Inspired by Renaissance and neoclassical ornamentation, its panels depict ornate urns and Corinthian capitals, rendered in a timeworn, fresco-style finish. The warm, parchment-toned background enhances its aged aesthetic, while the arched top and riveted trim lend a refined, structured presence.
Versatile and decorative, this screen functions as both art and design element. Use it as a room divider, creating intimacy in a living space or bedroom. Leaned against a wall, it serves as a grand architectural backdrop behind a sofa, dining table, or console. For a unique bedroom statement, it can be repurposed as an ornate headboard...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
19th Century French Framed Academic Drawing
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Framed Academic Drawing.
Featured is a beautifully executed mid 19th century French Neoclassical style academic drawing.
This drawing is artist signed, lower righ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Estate Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, mixed set of four
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An assembled set of four vintage wide band Sterling Silver napkin rings, various makers, circa 1920s – 1930s.
Wonderful examples:
One ring is engraved with the name ‘Sylvia’ from th...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Mid-19th Century French Neoclassical Giallo di Siena Marble Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A very fine mid-19th Century French neoclassical fireplace surround in golden vibrant Convent Giallo di Siena marble. A deep rectangular shelf with an ...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Siena Marble
$53,164 Sale Price
20% Off
French Neoclassical Style Blue Porcelain & Brass Converted Oil Lamp, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A pair of early 20th century French Neoclassical converted oil table lamps. The lamps are made of porcelain and are beautiful hand painted fe...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,500 Sale Price / set
46% Off
Pair of Four Sides Quality Solid Brass Hanging Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant four sides hanging lantern made of solid brass with, seeded glass, and three 40/watt lights. suitable for webs location .
Ready to use, canopies included.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian, Lombardia, Neoclassic Walnut, Ebonized, & Marble Center Table, ca. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
retaining its original Carrara marble circular top resting on a veneered walnut frame raised on a solid ebonized turned wooden standard, the tripartite base is veneered in walnut and...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condit...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
2 Big Historistic Table lamp vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 Big Historistic Table lamp vienna around 1890s
Ceramic gilted
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Neoclassical Cast Iron Mirror Top English Pub Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Step back in time and elevate your space with this stunning neoclassical figural cast iron base pub table from the early 1900s. Elegantly topped with a round mirror, this English tre...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of 'Diagramme' Wrought Iron and Travertine Side Tables by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Diagramme' wrought iron and travertine side tables by Design Frères.
Measures: Lower bar is 4.5" inches from the floor.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
18th Century Italian Neoclassical Bleached Walnut Commode
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical commode hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using pine and decorated with walnut veneer with satinwood inlay. The chest of drawers features extremely straight lines and...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Pine, Satin
Italian, Tuscany, Neoclassic Walnut & Veneer 1-Drawer Side Table, ca. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
the circular top radially veneered and having a raised gallery edge, the case housing one drawer and raised on shaped and tapering legs, the legs joined by a shaped stretcher at the ...
Category
1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Beautiful French Giltwood Neoclassical Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French Neoclassical wall mirror with beautifully detailed gilded frame.
Mirror 19” W x 31” H
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Puerto Rico 1910 Original Antique Map Of The Island In A Period Wood Frame
Located in Miami, FL
An antique framed map of Puerto Rico.
Very nice antique map of Puerto Rico printed in a folio of two pages. This map was printed in thin pa...
Category
Early 1900s Puerto Rican Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
$488 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair Glazed Terracotta Obelisks, Italy 1970s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Pair of white glazed Italian terracotta obelisk-form decorative sculptures in excellent condition. Great size at 28" high.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
$1,150 / set
Neoclassical Landscape Painting with Mermaid and Floral Ornamentation
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neoclassical-Style (20th Century) acrylic painting featuring a central circular landscape scene of men and a donkey at a mountain fortress overlook, held by two mermaids and ...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Exceptional Pair Of Neoclassical Style Porphyry Table Lamps
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Notable Pair of Urn form Table Lamps in Neoclassical style with good size and great weight. The stone in an Oxblood Porphyry with fine color and Classical brass mounts including M...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Porphyry, Brass
18th Century Italian Trompe L'Oeil Painting On Canvas Of Musical Instruments
Located in Stamford, CT
Lovely 18th century Italian framed painting on canvas of a group of musical instruments, including a French horn, lute, violin and pan flute, all hanging from a ribbon with a big bow...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Oak
Large Antique French Ormolu Mounted Porcelain Vase
Located in London, GB
Large antique French ormolu mounted porcelain vase
French, Late 19th century
Height 138cm, width 59cm, depth 46cm
This exceptional 19th-century porcelain vase, in a rare white colou...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
19th Century Neoclassical Painted Side Table With Reeded Decor And Tapered Legs
Located in Charleston, SC
Swedish Gustavian style painted wood side table/center table/small writing table from the late 19th century, with reeded aprons and tapered legs, rectangular top accented with reede...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Elegant vintage Henredon walnut side table
By Henredon
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a vintage elegant side table by Henredon. This walnut side table has a diamond inlay pattern to the top with a slight galley edge. This table features brass details at the to...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks a Pair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks.
A gorgeous pair of crystal candlesticks By Tiffany & Co., New York, USA.
Austria, Late 20th Century
Measures: 4.5"W x 4.5"D x 8.5"H....
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
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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