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
French Citrine Crystal Balloon Four Light Chandelier, Style of Maison Baguès
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Citrine Crystal Balloon Four Light Chandelier, Style of Maison Baguès
France, circa 1960s
This exquisite French Citrine Crystal Balloon Four-Light Chandelier, in the style of...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
2 Antique French Neoclassical Brass 5 Arm Torchiere Wall Sconces Rose Shades 39"
Located in Dayton, OH
Exceptional pair of French Neoclassical / Louis XVI wall sconces. Made of bronze featuring Neoclassical styling with torchiere column topped with ribbon and bow design and frosted g...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Gilt Bronze, Baccarat Crystal and Marble Cornucopia Vase
By Baccarat
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This large cut crystal cornucopia vase terminates in a ram's head form gilt bronze mount, and is set on a black marble base.
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Crystal, Bronze
Classic Black Display Cabinet
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from premium wood in a formal black finish, it features striking geometric metal accents on glass doors, showcasing collectibles elegantly. Blonde Koto veneers line the inter...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bonbonniere Val St Lambert, c1910
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
Early 20th Century Bonbonniere Val St Lambert, c1910
This is almost certainly a Leon Landru design for Val St Lambert. He designed a range of bonbonnie...
Category
20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
French 19th Century Belle Époque Period Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautiful French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Belle Époque period Baccarat crystal and ormolu centerpiece bowl. The centerpiece is raised by handsome ormolu paw feet with richly ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Ormolu
white and black alabaster chess board
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic style (19/20th Cent) white and black alabaster chess board
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical fireback with two pillars of freedom. The pillars symbolize the value liberty, one of the three values of the French revolution.
The firebac...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Italian Albarello Jar, hand painted Italian Jug, Majolica
Located in Bradenton, FL
An impressively formed antique hand painted Italian Faenza Majolica ceramic vessel. Made in the early 1900s. The jug is decorated with colorful floral ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Majolica
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
Baker Furniture Neoclassical Burled Walnut Pedestal Tea Table
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or Regency style burled walnut tea table or occasional side table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Measures: 18"W x 18"D x 16.25"H.
Very good original ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
2-door French buffet in solid wood, white cream and pink lacquered
Located in Landivy, FR
This Buffet's design is in a French Countryside style, also called "Campagne chic".
It is made of solid French cherry. The buffet is white cream lacquered on the outside and pink la...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Neoclassical Period Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 19th century French neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no extra cos...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large Neoclassical Style Carved Oakwood and Alabaster Chandelier, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Large Neoclassical Style Carved Oakwood and Alabaster Chandelier, Germany, circa the 1920s.
This impressive Neoclassical style chandelier in oak is finely hand-crafted, made in the first third of the 20th Century.
Impeccable details of carved leaves are seen throughout the chandelier, especially in the six arms, and in the base, imposing canopy, and ornate finale. Six adorable white alabaster lampshades with darker edges in the shape of flames.
This antique wooden chandelier...
Category
1920s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Maitland Smith Tessellated Horn Obelisk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tessellated horn obelisk by Maitland Smith made in Philippines in 1980s.
Category
1980s Philippine Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Horn
Vintage Pair of Brass Big Horn Ram's Head Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
Impressive pair of Italian patinated brass big horn ram's head sculptures featuring long curled horns and dramatic neoclassical styling. These pieces stan...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Excellent Semicircular Wall Chest of Drawers, Neoclassicism
Located in Berlin, DE
19th century Excellent semicircular wall chest of drawers. Neoclassicism
Semicircular solid wood body, finely carved. Extremely high quality workmanship. French neoclassicism arou...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
English Mahogany Showcase Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
English showcase. Mahogany wood, XIX century.
Showcase with shelves and two doors with glass and geometric decoration topped by a split pediment wi...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Neoclassical Half Round Demilune Marble Top Ribbon Carved Console Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Neoclassical Half Round Demilune Marble Top Ribbon Carved Console Table. Item features a wall mounting console, interlocking ribbon carved skirt, distressed gold gilt fini...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vintage Paul Revere Silverplate Bowl by WM Rogers
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A vintage round silverplate Paul Revere reproduction bowl. This bowl will be great for serving fruit, or storing items on a coffee table or side table. It is made by WM Rogers from M...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Pair of 18th Century Neoclassical Italian Giltwood Urns Pricket Candlesticks
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning petite pair of 18th-Century Italian Neoclassical carved gilt wood gold leaf pricket candlesticks with metal bobeches. They measure 10" to the top of the candlestick and 12...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Antique Neo Classical Style French Zinc Footed Urn Lamp
Located in Lomita, CA
The white enamel wash, the scene reminiscent of a classical Greek or Roman setting, and the urn form make this French Zinc lamp unique and irresistible. The antique Neoclassical styl...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Enamel, Zinc
Allegorical Oil Sketch “al fresco” Picnic attrib. Pierre Puvis de Chavannes
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Allegorical Oil Sketch “al fresco” Picnic attrib. Pierre Puvis de Chavannes
Allegorical oil sketch “al fresco” picnic painting.
Preliminary study of t...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Large Scale Italian Neoclassical Terracotta & Lucite Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Large Scale Italian Neoclassical Terracotta & Lucite lamps
Italy, Circa 1980s
Each one a substantial a substantial vase decorated ...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta, Lucite
Brass Reading Lamp with Claw Feet in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice reading lamp is made of brass. The lamp is removable and adjustable. We have 2 identical floor lamps available. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. C...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Morning Sunrise Provincetown MA Pride Flag Impressionist Bird House Oil Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Impressionist large Provincetown Massachusetts - A sunny and prideful morning walk in Provincetown. Birds soaring over the hill, with sail boats drifting in the wind below. Centering...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Italian, Veneto, Neoclassic Walnut Veneer Bowfront 4-Drawer Commode, ca. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
certainly inspired by the later English Georgian periods this bowfront chest is unique in that the bow actually straightens out near its widest p...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Set of 3 round brass nesting tables with glass tops surrounded with silver rims
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant set of 3 round nesting tables is made of brass with glass tops surrounded with silver rims. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Wedgwood Porcelain Plaques of Ships, the Clipper Ship, Great Republic & Clipper
By Wedgwood
Located in Downingtown, PA
Wedgwood porcelain plaques of ships-
The clipper ship, great republic & clipper ship Hurricane
1976-1981
The two painted plaques depict on one The...
Category
1970s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Marble Obelisks
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century Italian Neoclassical style marble obelisks.
Classic pair of Antique Italian marble obelisks with a crest. These Italian Neoclassical style marble obelisks would...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
SECOND HALF OF THE 18th CENTURY TEMPERA ON CANVAS VENUS BATHING
Located in Firenze, FI
Splendid neoclassical representation painted in tempera on canvas, depicting the goddess Venus while bathing. The goddess is seated, half naked, with her breasts exposed and surround...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint, Canvas
Italian Gueridon Carved Rams Head Side Center Lamp Table
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Italian neoclassical style rams head hoof footed side center lamp solid wood table
In the style of Grosfeld House, 3 carved rams heads...
Category
1980s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
English Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish with Neoclassical Design
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white round jewelry dish with neoclassical design, circa 20th century, 1979, England...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Historic chandelier vienna around 1890s with original antique glass shades
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic chandelier vienna around 1890s with original antique glass shades
Polished and stove enameled
original antique glass shades
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Art Pottery of the United States: An Encyclopedia of Producers and Their Marks
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Pottery of the United States: An Encyclopedia of Producers and Their Marks.
Hardcover, english, 1st edition 1974.
"Art Pottery of the United States is directed not only to the sc...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Late 19th Century Caldwell Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th Century Caldwell neoclassical style bronze chandelier with Greek key design and crystals hangings
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
18th Century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Marble
Located in IT
18th century, Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Chest of Drawers with Marble Top
This refined neoclassical chest of drawers was made...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Nutwood
Vintage Classical Plaster Male Bust Sculpture of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust sculpture of Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 13.25"W x 6.25"D x 18"H.
Very good ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Custom Garden Metal Dining Table Base Made by BH&A
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant and rustic at the same time, this custom made wrought iron garden dining table base can be used indoors or outdoors, porch or patio. Add the table top of your choice be it wo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
20th Century Quality Marble Pillar / Column in Neoclassical Style
Located in Berlin, DE
20th century quality marble pillar / column in neoclassical style
Square plinth with balustrade pillar base. Far protruding, stepped square cover plate. The column consists of fiv...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vintage Crystal Footed Drinking Glasses Silver Rimmed Goblets
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Crystal footed drinking glasses, goblets.
Crystal glasses with platinum silver rim.
These crystal champagne glasses are a versatile home bar essential...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Italian Giltwood Tripod Table w/ Glass Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This unique table has an eclectic design. It features a round glass tabletop with a beveled edge, providing a modern contrast to its more ornate base.
The base of the table is made...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Large Antique Liberty Lamp in Cast Iron and Marble
Located in Buxton, GB
Crafted in the late 19th century, this Antique Liberty Lamp combines the sturdiness of cast iron with the elegance of marble, offering a timeless Neo Classical design that effortless...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Neoclassical Veined Marble Tazza
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful veined marble Neoclassical tazza. Tazza bowl is bolted to base.
Category
Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Sugar Pot in Silver Metal by Christofle, France, XX Century
By Christofle
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
his sugar pot is in silver metal. It has been made in France in the 20th century, by the wellknown manufactureer Christofle.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
1960s Italian Neo-Classical Style Carved Giltwood Floral and Urn Motif Mirror
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely 1960s Italian neo-classical style carved giltwood floral and urn motif mirror. It is both ivory paint and gilt. It is in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
A Vintage French Plaster Neoclassical Style Cherub Angel Wall Bracket
Located in New Orleans, LA
A diminutive vintage 1960s French cast stone wall bracket in the form of a Cherub Angel having a shaped three layer shelf in the neoclassical style.
Just the right touch for that sm...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling Scalloped Floral Pierced Serving Spoon
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous and gracefully achieved Tiffany and Co. 19th Century Sterling Silver Pierced Serving Spoon Pat IX95 T in Scalloped Floral Pattern originates from the United States duri...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Vintage Neoclassical Carved & Painted Wood Lamps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Rewired, New Lamp Shades
Materials: Painted Carved Wood
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Miniature Artisan Valentines Room Box Dollhouse
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique whimsical artist made one of a kind Valentines miniature room box. Designed in a wooden frame with miniature dollhouse furniture, passamenter...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Italian Neo-classical Marbleized Wood Pedestal Cabinet Stand Pair
Located in Forney, TX
A most impressive pair of antique Italian Neo-classical style parcel gilt and faux marble painted wood pedestal cabinets with nicely aged distressed patina.
Born in Italy in the 19...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
18th Century Wedgwood Solid Green Jasper Stoneware Bough Pot, Cupid as Seasons
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
Etruria, Staffordshire, circa 1785, chalky solid buff-green jasper ware rectangular molded body, applied and finely undercut white jasper bas- and haut-relief decoration depicting cu...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
19th Century Italian Silver Gilt Candlesticks
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Pair of 19-century Italian silver gilt candlesticks standing on a tripod-footed base with iron prickets that represents a luxurious blend of elegance and practicality, characterist...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Leaf
Art Deco Alabaster Urn Uplighter Lamp, White and Yelow Color, France, circa 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Sculptural alabaster Art Deco period Urn table lamp with neoclassical design, France, 1940s.
This elegant carved alabaster neoclassical 'upligh...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Very Fine Inlayed Serpentine Front Mahogany Sideboard Cabinet Credenza MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine Inlayed Serpentine Front Mahogany Sideboard Cabinet Credenza MINT!
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brown Leather Tray
Located in Westwood, NJ
With Tobacco brown leather, this leather tray is fraught with detail: the topstitching of each leather panel, the narrow leather straps that hold the stainless steel handles in place...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Butlers Tray Circa 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique English butlers tray on stand, mid 20th Century in date.
This shaped mahogany rectangular tray with elegant handles and Neo-classical styling raised on a de...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This 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, Steel
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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