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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
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

Gold, Brass

19th Century Neoclassical Style Brass Fender
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century heavy brass fender in the Neoclassical style with barley twist toprail and cast brass foliate panels with swag and acanthus leaf decoration, divided by simple baulistere...
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19th Century Irish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Neoclassical Style 1920s Painted Stool with Carved Apron and Fluted Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style painted stool from circa 1920 with circular upholstered seat, guilloche carved apron and fluted legs. This French 1920s stool, with its circular upholstered seat, guilloche carved apron, and fluted legs, beautifully encapsulates the grace and refined aesthetics of the Neoclassical period. The stool features a circular seat, upholstered for comfort, creating an inviting and elegant spot for seating. The guilloche carved apron below the seat is a testament to skilled craftsmanship, showcasing intricate patterns that evoke classical artistry. The fluted legs, a hallmark of Neoclassical design, add a sense of architectural elegance and stability to the stool. Carved rosettes on the knees of the legs provide a decorative flourish, enhancing the stool's overall visual appeal. The painted finish exhibits a nicely weathered appearance, adding a layer of history and character. This distressed look not only contributes to the stool's charm but also highlights the textural details of the carving. In a modern home, this French Neoclassical stool...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage French Neoclassical Style Opaline Vaseline Glass Table Lamps - A Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Opaline Vaseline Glass Table Lamps - A Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 28.5" H (to finial) x 21" H (to light socket) x 6.5" W x 6.5" D. ...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass

Pair of English Cast Iron Neoclassical Demilune Jardiniere Planters
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Patinated pair of English cast iron jardinaire garden planters featuring a rare demi-lune form. The planters are decorated with floral motif swag on each side centered by a Greco-Rom...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

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.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair French Tole Painted Neo-Classical Style Urns
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of urns, or cachepots are are decorated with gilt Classical motifs including musical trophies and paw feet.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Tôle

A Porter's Direction Sundial Germany Early 19th Century
Located in Firenze, IT
The printed and pivoted compass card and chapter ring centred by brass gnomon, in turned rosewood case with domed lid, (glass cover), 5cm (2in) diam.
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Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Style 1900s French Carved Walnut Bench with Natural Finish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style walnut bench from circa 1900 with carved décor, fluted carved legs on arrow feet and cross stretcher. Imbued with the timeless elegance of the Neoclassica...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century American Portrait of Joseph Stringham
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century American Portrait of Joseph Stringham (1776-1834) Oil on Canvas Later Giltwood Frame Presenting an exquisite 19th-century ...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Three Shelf White Metal Bakers Rack with Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
iconic Three shelf bakers rack in White metal with brass banding and accents - the piece is a wonderful addition to many kitchen or pantries, or works well in an space needing extra ...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

20th Century Marble top French Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 20th-century French coffee table is a stunning blend of opulent materials and elegant design, perfect for adding a touch of timeless sophistication to any interior. Th...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Neoclassical Wall Mirror with Gilt Lyre Ornament, France, circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Wall mirror with applied sun ornament and decorations in the form of lyre, fruit and oak leaf decorations and a kymation frieze at the top.
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Early 1800s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

1834 Mexico & Guatemala Framed Map by H.S. Tanner
Located in Stamford, CT
1834 Mexico & Guatemala map of published by H.S. Tanner, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Engraved by J. Knight. As found high end custom framing with carved wood frame, custom matting a...
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1830s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Mid-Century Neo-Classical Style Italian Friedman Brothers Giltwood Mirror
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale Italian neo-classical style mirror by Friedman Brothers for Decorative Crafts. It is in very good condition. It is marked ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 18th/19th century French Neoclassical fireback with flower decorations and two pillars. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and Stand for strength and the unknown. To...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair Of 19th Century Wild & Wessel Desk Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of XIX Century German gilt brass adjustable desk lamps by Wild and Wessel, with white glass vesta shades. In the Classical manner.
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1870s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Neoclassical Side Chairs, Wrapped Metal, Rams Heads, European, Gustavian
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Gustavian or Neoclassical side chairs can be used in any room. Each having fully metal wrapped frames with Finely carved rams heads on the back rests. The finely wrapped metal frames with rose, vine and leaf design tacked securely upon the frames. Enormous time and detail went into the construction of this fine pair of chairs...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Hollywood Regency Stiffel Co. Brass and Ebonized Column Form Table Lamp
Located in Manhasset, NY
A pair of Stiffel Co. brass and ebonized column form table lamps each signed. Each done in the Hollywood Regency Fashion of metal brass and ebony design with milk glass globes.
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Neoclassical Silver Vase with Swans and Paw Feet
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage silver plated neoclassical style vase. The stand rests on three paw feet, a stylized base, another set of three paw feet which support three stylized columns, culm...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

19th Century Empire Style Gilt X Frame Stool A superb piece
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th Century Empire Style Gilt X Frame Stool A superb piece, this antique Neo-Classical X Frame stool is in the Empire style, it has an old silk upholstered seat with matching gol...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Black Metal Cast Iron Pheasant Bird Figurines, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Pair of large cast-iron metal pheasant birds in black. Each figure is identical and features a pheasant with its long tail, textured to resemble feather...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Neoclassical Italian Carved Gold Giltwood Candlestick Table Lamps
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of vintage Italian neoclassical style carved gold giltwood candlesticks converted to beautiful table lamps, features white cream gesso and gold gilt polychrome finish, solid car...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

English Jasperware Blue Wedgwood Vases w/ Neoclassical Subjects on Plinths, Pair
By John Flaxman
Located in New York, NY
An exquisite and quite rare pair of 19th century English, Staffordshire, Jasperware blue ground Wedgwood vases with neoclassical subjects on rounded plinths, stylistically attributed...
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1870s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Neoclassical Style Steel Armchairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of neoclassical style steel armchairs circa 1920-1939, France. Woven wire mesh seat (with minor losses and restoration - see photos). Protruding neoclassical style two-sided med...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Steel

19th Century Console Table with Special Patina in Gold, Cognac and Petrol Tones
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Antique console table with special patina in gold / cognac tones mixed with petrol colors. Neo-classic style, late 19th century. Measures: height 90 cm x width 121 cm x depth 53 cm.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

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 furniture company from 1960 to 2001. Pace C...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1969 & 1970 Group of 4 Mardi Gras Silver Cordials by Gorham
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A group of 4 Mardi Gras sterling silver cordials, 1969 & 1970 dates, made by Gorham. Krewe of Athenians Ball souvenirs. 2.50 troy oz. 2.75" h., 1.25" dia. We are a family business t...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair Silvered Metal Cachepot Planters
Located in New York, NY
Pair silvered cachepot planters in neoclassical style. Pair large planters in waxed silver metal of tapered square form resting on lion paw feet on...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sheet Metal

Alka Kunst Bavaria 1960s ceramic tea set
Located in Premariacco, IT
Glazed ceramic tea set consisting of 13 pieces: 1x teapot, 1x sugar bowl, 1x milk jug, 5x saucers and 5x cups. Teapot measurements: W 25cm D 15cm H 17cm Cup measurements: W 12cm D 1...
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1960s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Painted Neoclassical Style Curule Bench
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Curule-form bench, having a padded, crown seat of onyx-printed linen with nailheads, on an ivory painted frame showing natural wear, its fielded apron centered with an acanthus-flank...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Miniature Salesman's Sample of Neoclassical Inlaid Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Miniature salesman's sample of cabinet with two doors and four drawers. Beautifully made with inlaid banding details. Would make a sweet little Jewelry box for keepsakes.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Fornasetti Neoclassical Trompe l'oeil Teste Antiche Umbrella Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Divine Piero Fornasetti umbrella stand crafted from hand silk screened and lacquered metal. Trompe l'oeil Teste Antiche or antique heads in a Greco-Roman theme. Excellent joinery and...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

English Georgian Neoclassical Epergne by Thomas Pitts, 1774
Located in New York, NY
George III sterling silver epergne. Made by Thomas Pitts in London in 1774. Reeded and beaded oval frame; at base swags threaded through fixed rings with pendant oval vase medallions, overlapping four split-mounted leafing supports terminating in pierced and scrolled oval feet. Four reeded and scrolling leaf-capped and -wrapped arms, each terminating in oval basket, mounted to frame base alternating with four reeded and scrolling leaf-wrapped arms, each terminating in round basket, mounted to supports. Large oval basket...
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1770s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Eleven Antique English Dinner Plates, Cobalt Blue Gilded Musical Instruments
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare and wonderful custom set of 11 plates from Copeland Spode England. Rich Cobalt Blue Extended Collars featuring raised gilt encrusted cartouches of musical instruments. Custom ...
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1910s British Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Chocolate/Coffee Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique topographical porcelain coffee or chocolate pot. By the Doccia porcelain manufactory circa 1820. With painted enamel topograph...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Hermes Vanity Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hermes Vanity Box 1970s, France Dimensions: Height: 3.75 in Diameter: 3.5 in Embody the French elegance and sophistication with this exquisite Hermes Va...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Bob Parks "Horses Of The Desert" Western Bronze Oversize Vase Sculpture
Located in Southampton, NJ
Bob Parks (1943 - 2017) "Horses of the Desert" number 22 of 35 Bronze Oversize Vase. In excellent vintage condition. Bob Parks was an absolute master of bronze sculpting. His pieces ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Style Iron and Stone Top Drink Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Attractive pair of drink's tables or side tables constructed from iron with a lovely painted finish. Features a round, natural stone top with a matte, unhoned finish. Made by a found...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Iron

18th Century Neo-Classical Italian Carved, Painted and Gilt Wall Panel
Located in Leesburg, VA
Anonymous ca. 1790; Italy Wood panel and plaster, painted, gilt and lacquered Approximate size: 118.5 x 82.5 x 5 cm The present panel is probably of late 18th century origin,...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Group of Landscapes by Georges Rouault in 22 Karat Gilt Lowy Frames
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four George Rouault landscape watercolor paintings, recently framed in 22 karat gold leaf wood frames by Lowy Framers, NYC. The paintings are French, circa 1960s. They are pri...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Delft Blue and White “Schosse” Tobacco Jar
Located in Houston, TX
Delft blue and white “Schosse” urn-shape tobacco jar with lid, Netherlands, circa 1780. Decorated with coastal scene and seated “Amerindian” figure. Simple low brass lid with excelle...
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Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Delft

Large Pair of Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Acanthus Motif Wall Brackets
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Acanthus Motif Wall Brackets Italy, circa 1950s A good pair of large Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Acanthus Motif Wall Brac...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Louis XVI Marquetry Commode or Chest of Drawers with Tulipwood
Located in Miami, FL
18th century Louis XVI marquetry commode or chest of drawers with tulipwood inlay veneer and oak and pine as secondary wood.
Category

18th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of French Old Paris Porcelain Basalt-Glazed Urns w Neoclassical Decoration
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome pair of French Old Paris porcelain basalt-glazed double-handled urns with neoclassical decoration; each shapely vase with everted neck above an ovoid body flanked by loop ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Neoclassical Etching of a Roman Candelabrum by Giovanni Battista Piranesi
Located in Stamford, CT
Neoclassical Etching of three ancient Roman urn on pedestal, two oil lamps and a vase by Giovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778) originally publis...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

19th Century Louis XV Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Sconce
Located in Lomita, CA
The Louis XV style gilt cast bronze figural wall sconce is from the late 19th Century. The two-light sconce featuring a nude male figure against a shaped back, issuing a pair of ta...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

New York City 5th Avenue Empire State Impressionist Winter Scene Oil Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Impressionist New York City, a snowy winter day on 5th avenue. Cars fill the street and snow fills the air. The city that never sleeps gleaming with patriotic pride with the famous E...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint

"Boathouse Central Park, New York City" Impressionist Spring Scene Oil Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Impressionist New York City peaceful Central Park Boathouse scene depicting fully bloomed trees with pedestrians and sail boats enjoying a leisurely day. Birds flying high above the ...
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20th Century North American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Acrylic

Pair of Italian Basalt with Gold Gilt Ormolu Urn/Vases - Wedgewood Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of gorgeous black vases (possibly basalt) with gilt ormolu details. Stamped Italy. Please note these do have some signs of age with some chips (See pics).
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century English Fire Tongs, Pince
Located in Soest, NL
19th century English fireplace tongs made of wrought iron.
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Wonderful French Neoclassical Swan Bronze Ormolu-Mounted Cut Crystal Lamps, Pair
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French pair of neoclassical style swan bronze ormolu-mounted handle cut crystal lamps in the manner of Baccarat.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Greek Key Rimmed China by Noritake
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous set of china with Greek key rim, service for 8 including dinner, salad, and bread plates By Nortitake Japan, Circa mid-20th century Dinner plate: 10" Salad plate: 8.75"...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Cast Brass Coiled Serpent Snake
Located in Elkhart, IN
A wonderful Art Deco style cast brass coiled serpent snake circa Early 20th century Measures: 12"W × 2.13"D × 2"H Excellent original vintage co...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Neoclassical Figural Marble Lamp with Tole Bouillotte Shade
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique neoclassical figural marble lamp with tole Bouillotte shade. Additional information: Materials: Marble, Tole Color: Antique White Perio...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Fine Pair Of Antique Urn Form Granite Garden Stools
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine pair of Antique Urn Form carved Granite Garden Stools with fluting and pedestal bases. . The Stools with gently domed tops are perfect for demarcating garden pa...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Granite

Neoclassical Brass Cachepot Planter with Ram's Heads
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical style brass cachepot planter with ram's head handles. circa late 20th century. Measures: 14"W x 8.25"D x 8.5"H. Excellent vintage condition.
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Neo-Classic Style White Distressed Wood and Green Faux Marble Topped Console Tab
Located in Queens, NY
Italian neo-classic-style (modern) rectangular console table combining a white-painted, distressed base carved with a central face sitting above a torch crossed with a caduceus at th...
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

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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