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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
Italian Neoclassical Bleached Walnut Desk
Located in Houston, TX
Italian neoclassical bleached walnut desk circa 1825-1845. 19th century walnut veneered desk with five drawers. Simple lines and squared legs in a...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal, Iron, Gold Leaf

1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double light sconces
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

French Directoire Style Bed Frame in Stained Solid Cherry
Located in Landivy, FR
This bed frame is a handmade and modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period is remarkable with its straight, classical and timeless lines. This wooden bed frame...
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2010s French Neoclassical Furniture

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Cherry, Oak

Large Sunburst Starburst Giltwood Mirror in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding carved giltwood sunburst starburst mirror, France, 1930s-1940s. Large gilded sunburst mirror with design reminiscences in the manner of Gilbert Poillerat. French Modern N...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Antique French 'Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th Century French neoclassical period fireback with a cupid. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cracks. ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Neoclassical Style Brass Coffee Table with Dolphins Heads and Mirror Top
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with dolphin heads feet and a nice mirror shelf. This cocktail was made by famous French designer Maison Jansen, circa...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Austrian Biedermeier Clock, Alabaster Columns, Chimes
Located in San Francisco, CA
A lovely and very manly neoclassic styled clock, in working order. The case is mahogany with ebony details, alabaster columns with bronze fittings, all in front of a three panel age...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Alabaster

Italian Neoclassical Side Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th Century Italian side table of exceptional craftsmanship having a walnut bow-front case trimmed with banded inlay and holding two drawers. The drawer fronts are beautifully decorated with inset burl walnut panels outlined by cross banded inlay and are punctuated with Neoclassical style brass ring pulls. Vintage Italian printed...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Satinwood, Walnut

Large Green Terracotta Amphora Urn
Located in New York, NY
Large green terracotta amphora urn. Large Majolica oil jar in green glazed with belting below the handles; retains liquid no cracks but chips and wear commensurate with age and use w...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Terracotta

Vintage Mniature Dollhouse Blue Cottage Fully Furnished
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage handmade blue cottage miniature dollhouse , fully decorated and with lights.
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of 3 Maison Baguès Nesting Table
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 3 Maison Baguès nesting table, bronze bamboo shape, original cloudy mirrors Dimensions: 20 W / 14 D / 16 H 18 / 13 / 15 17 / 12 / 14.
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

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

French Neoclassical Style 'Woman with Cupid' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French neoclassical style fireback with a woman and a cupid. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter. The cond...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Italian Painted Four Panel Wood Screen Room Divider With Floral Decoration
Located in Stamford, CT
Italian Neoclassical style hand painted wood four panel screen or room divider. The four sections decorated with two floral painted panels, each framed with raised molding. Each pane...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

American Hooked Rug with Basket-Weave Pattern and Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
American Hooked Rug with Basket-Weave Pattern and Flowers. Rug/G-1002. Ingenious in style, color and composition, the features in this spectacular, antique American hooked rug creat...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cotton

Pair Of Russian Neoclassic Mahogany Armchairs
Located in Essex, MA
Scroll back of generous proportions. Gilded details at top of back. Scroll arms with acanthus carving. Raised on turned tapered legs. Casters. Manly size scale.
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Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Giltwood

Set of Six Gilt Enameled Frosted Grand Coupes/ Dessert or Seafood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of six gilt enameled frosted grand coupes/ dessert or seafood, with raised gilt neoclassical gilt decoration. Measures: 4" interior diameter.
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Art Glass

European Porcelain Soup Tureen Neoclassical
Located in Katonah, NY
This lovely soup tureen is decorated with two finely wrought gold bands of raised silhouettes of children in a celebratory procession. It is joyous! Some of the children play musical...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
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 fireback is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Italian Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Putti Jardiniere
Located in Forney, TX
A stylish and high-quality bronze neoclassical style sculpture in the form of a sophisticated standing winged putti (cherub-angel) holding a marble basin, dating to the early 20th century. This striking bronze features a finely detailed classic putti adorned in flowing narrow robe, standing atop an impressive and sumptuous tapering tripartite form sculptural stand, richly decorated with incised swirl accents, shell and grotesque mask medallions, rising on three shapely legs with high relief acanthus leaf decorated knees, ending in substantial sized whimsical paw and claw...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Set of Six Formations Neoclassical Style Iron Estate Chaise Lounges
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of six neoclassical style patio and garden estate lounges or longues made by Formations Los Angeles, CA. The lounges feature an iron frame with curule or x form legs. The back has a gracefully curved demilune form splat flanked by polished steel turned column supports ending with finials. The chaises have adjustable chain reclining positions on each side. Topped with thick performance fabric seat cushions in a festive blue-green striped fabric...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Neo-Classical Style Carved Giltwood Rope and Tassel Motif Mirror
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this one. It is an Italian carved giltwood mirror with a tassel and rope motif. It has timeless neo-classical styling. The mirror is unmarked and most likely date to 1960.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Neoclassical Console
Located in Faversham, GB
An elegant console table in the neoclassical style, crafted in the manner of John Stuart. This timeless piece features a refined architectural base with decorative column details and...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Pine

Vintage Persian Kashan Area Rug with Neoclassical Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76311, vintage Persian Kashan Area rug with neoclassical style. Featuring a standard Kashan medallion of stepped and lobed attributes, this hand knott...
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Mid-20th Century Persian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool

Early 20th Century Mahogany Wood Demilune Shape Historical Charleston Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Add a touch of historical charm to your space with this North American Early 20th Century Mahogany Wood Demilune Shape China Cabinet, a remarkable piece of furniture that reflects the craftsmanship and design of the era. The charleston inlaid...
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Early 20th Century North American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

20th Root Oak Dining Room Table with Carved Edges
Located in Miami, FL
20th root Oak dining room table with carved edges.
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Oak

20th C Wingback Love Seat in Blue and White Check Homespun Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fantastic wingback love seat is in amazing condition and great form. The repro. blue & cream homespun linen upholstered love seat is amazing...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pine

1930s Hubley Cast Iron Pink Basket of Roses and Phlox Floral Bouquet Doorstop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Hubley cast iron doorstop showing a bouquet of yellow and pink roses along with blue and pink colored phlox, held by a pink, handled...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

American Neoclassic Upholstered Rosewood Pedestal Piano Stool, c. 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American neoclassic upholstered seat piano stool. The seat rests on a fluted and truncated columnar pedestal with trefoil platform base on turned and suppressed bun feet. Rosewood an...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood, Pine

Rare Antique Neoclassical Carved Wood Bas Low Relief Homer Harry Bates Plaque
Located in Dayton, OH
Rare antique carved wood reproduction of a clay relief sculpture by Harry Bates, depicting the Greek poet Homer, playing the lyre for two Muses. “The famed...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

French Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Double Headed Eagle Mirror with Wings
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Exquisite French carved giltwood mirror frame in the form of a crowned bicephalic double-headed eagle. Highly decorative frame with double-headed eagles, symmetric wings encasing the...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Large Italian Brass And Glass Lantern
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian Brass And Glass Lantern. Offered is a outstanding mid century Italian Neoclassical style octagonal brass and beveled glass lantern. This lantern comes with 3 feet of he...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

18th Century Imperial Russian Gilt Bronze, Brass and Mahogany Display Cabinet
By Christian Meyer
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An exceptional late 18th century Imperial Russian empire bookcase or display cabinet in the finest figured mahogany richly inlaid and mounted with gilded brass and gilt bronze. The bookcase is characteristic of the Russian "Jacob" style which was fashionable in the late 18th and early 19th century in France. The overall design however owes more to the work of David Roentgen than it does to the Jacob...
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Late 18th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Bronze Sculpture Group of the Farnese Bull, 19th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This Italian bronze sculpture group of the Farnese Bull, after the antique, is handsomely modeled and detailed throughout with a lovely blackish to cocoa ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Large 18th Century French Porcelain Soup Tureen & Stand Decorated in Cornflowers
By Clingancourt Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
Large 18th Century French Porcelain Soup Tureen and Stand Decorated with Cornflower Sprigs, Marked for "Monsieur" This elegant 18th-centu...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Maison Jansen Style Neoclassical Black & Gold Console Bronze Beveled Marble Top
Located in Miami, FL
Superb black & gold console table in the style of Maison Jansen. Features 4 ebonized turned wood pedestal base with gold gallerie decoration. Th...
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1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

American Neoclassical Feather Carved Mahogany Tilt Top Tea Table, 1815
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American neoclassical rectangular single board tilt top tea table of dramatically figured mahogany with clipped corners. The top is supported by a turned and superbly feather carved mahogany pedestal shaft on tripod spider leg base...
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1810s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Jewelry Box
Located in New York, NY
Italian jewelry box. Neoclassical style miniature chest of drawers fit for jewels. A scaled replica of a Louis XVI boxwood, palissander, rosewood an...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Historistic Table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic Table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large Early 20th Century Campana Urn Planters
Located in CA, CA
A pair of ornate early 20th century urn planters, each on a pedestal base, with twin handles and a thick ring shaped like a loop of rope through each handle, and formed, like the bod...
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Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair of Klismos Early 19th Century Ebonized Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Klismos Early 19th Century ebonized side chairs. Ebonized wood.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Swedish Neoclassical Period 1780s Painted Sofa with Carved Guilloche Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassical period painted wood sofa circa 1780 with oval back, carved guilloche frieze, scrolling arms, seven legs and carved rosettes. Celebrate the classical elegance w...
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Late 18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Crystal Centerpiece Vase, Circa 1950's American
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American Crystal Vase from the 1950's Substantial vase with many uses. Would make a wonderful addition to any home as a centerpiece filled with fresh flowers or standing alone on a...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Neoclassical Round Box in the Style of the Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare early to mid-20th century matte white and light periwinkle blue round metal box in the Neoclassical style. The Neoclassical raised relief design around box's ext...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Italian Set of 6 Oils on Canvas, Homes in Landscapes, early 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the paintings showing unique homes in both pastoral and coastal landscapes, all in original incised giltwood frames
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Boule Inlaid Centre Tilt Table
Located in Manhasset, NY
Russian neoclassical boule inlaid centre tilting table. Simply the best one has to offer. This fine late 19th-early 20th century Russian Inspired centre table appears to be solid ros...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

A neoclassical style fire surround in Italian Carrara Marble by Ryan and Smith
By James Paine
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
The Chelsea is a tall and elegant neoclassical style fire surround in Italian Carrara marble made by Ryan and Smith. Modelled straight off an 18th centu...
Category

2010s Northern Irish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

An antique Italian Statuary marble mantlepiece (over 200 years old)
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
An antique late 18th/ early 19th century Italian Statuary marble mantlepiece of fine quality Small in scale and beautifully made in Italy around the year 1800. The exquisitely carve...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Statuary Marble

French Creamware Sorbonne Plate
Located in New York, NY
French creamware Sorbonne plate. Black and white creamware transfer plate with “vue de la Sorbonne” centered by three graduated black bands and a neoclassical twist ribbon & foliate ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Creamware

Large Antique Neoclassical Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large and highly detailed antique stained glass window circa 1900 of French or Italian origin depicting a neoclassical scene. This is one of four similar windows we are sellin...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Lead

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...
Category

2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

Pair of Early 19th Century Regency Bronze & Ormolu Candelabra
Located in Dublin, IE
A stunning pair of French 19th Neoclassical style patinated bronze and ormolu 3 light candelabra. Each candelabra is raised by a square base with ormolu supports and foliate designs ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

New Hampshire Queen Anne Lowboy
Located in Wiscasset, ME
Fine American 18th century queen anne lowboy from New Hampshire in birch. Featuring a thumb molded top with bold cabriole legs and a ni...
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1760s North American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Birch

19th C. French Neoclassical Ornately-Carved & Gilt Mirror w/Urn Floral Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A cute-sized French Neoclassical carved and gilt wood mirror from the 19th century. This antique mirror from France features a richly carved gilt wood surround, in typical Neoclassic...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Mid-Century Neoclassical Style Lacquered Marble Top Console Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning Mid-Century Modern lacquered console table featuring a Carrara marble top. Made in France in the neoclassical taste having a parcel gilt decorated case. Fronted by two stora...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Teapot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique topographical porcelain teapot. By Doccia Porcelain Manufactory circa 1820. With painted enamel topographical scenes: each...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Burled Walnut Console Table, American, Herter Brothers, 19th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
Gorgeous burled walnut console table from the 19th century, with two drop leaves and a single pull drawer, most probably made by the Herter brothers. The table is raised on turned le...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Walnut

19th Century Gilt Bronze Eagle Fragment on White Marble Stand, Italy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian gilt bronze sculpture of an eagle on a rectangular white Carrera piece of marble. The high quality of the gilt work and the early age makes the eagl...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Bronze

Antique Wedgwood Neoclassical Ram's Head Table Lamp
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous green & cream bisque Neoclassical style table lamp with mythological creatures, ram's horns, putti, and a Greek Key border By Wedgwood USA, circa 1920s Measures: ...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Bronze Wall Lamps, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant mid-century bronze wall lamps with frosted glass. The lamps emit a soft light. Tested and ready for use with a regular e14 lamp. 1960...
Category

1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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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