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
Italian Piemontese 1890s Three-Drawer Walnut Commode with Dark Green Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical style Piemontese walnut commode from circa 1890 with three drawers and dark green marble top. This Italian Neoclassical style Piemontese walnut commode, datin...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Set of 12 Antique Finely Gilt Neoclassical Cabinet Plates
Located in New York, NY
Set of twelve antique cabinet plates with lovely Decal paitings scenes of Roman nymphs and muses frolicking with putti after Angelica kaufman and with exceptional textured gilt bord...
Category
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Michael Taylor Style Montecito Chairs and Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic pair of patio and garden cast aluminum chairs and ottoman made in the style and manner of Michael Taylor by a foundry in Los Angeles, CA. The Montecito chairs feature an overs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
19th C. French 3-Drawer Wooden Commode w/Faux Marble Top & Brass Hardware
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical chest, with faux marble top and brass hardware, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped faux-marble top, which overh...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Italian Neoclassic Wood Stand with Tole Flowers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Italian carved wood remnant with classical form and a worn silver leaf finish holding a tole bouquet with flowers and leaves with a perfect time worn patina.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Leaf
1890's French Neoclassic Repoussé Sterling Silver Serving Meat Fork and Knife
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Neoclassical style, originating in the late 18th century, was marked by a return to classical principles of order, symmetry, and simplicity, inspired by ancient Greek and Roman a...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Impressive Pair of Cast Iron Enameled Shell Motif Sculptures
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning pair of white enameled cast iron shell motif sculptures, perfect for a mantel statement. These were refashioned andirons cut down to fit on top of a mantel in Palm Beach.
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Kashan Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century oversize Persian Kashan rug
Measures: 11'6'' x 19'3''
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool
French Neoclassical Exquisitely Carved Wall Console w/Green Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved-wood console with marble top, from the 19th century. This antique table from France has an oblong demi-shaped (half-round) marble top with flattened backside, and a pair of shallow rectangular projections at either front corner to emphasize the legs below. It rests upon an elaborately carved wood frame with apron adorn in fluted and lambs tongue trimmings. A gorgeous pierce-carved floral garland is swagged about the front and gathers into a loop at front/center with bow-tied carvings. The two legs have robust volute carvings at underside of the top, are carved in similar fashion to the trim on the apron, and curve inwardly towards the underside of the table and terminate into nicely carved round feet. The legs are braced at their box and rose carved ankles with an oval-shaped platform base, carved with acanthus leaf accents and supporting a large three dimensionally-carved two-handle urn with acorn finial top. The marble is quite unusual and rare in color which is primarily green and blush pink. Note that this table is designed to be wall-mounted for safety and security. This Neoclassical French console...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Walnut Nightstands with Bookmatched Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Neoclassical style walnut bedside chests from the 19th century with two drawers and tapered legs. Crafted during the 19th century in Italy, this pair of Neoclassica...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of English Neoclassical Antique Faux Marble Painted Pine Columns
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF FAUX MARBLE PAINTED PINE COLUMNS IN ORIGINAL PAINT
Probably English, circa first quarter of the 20th century
Item # 403DWS18A
A great pair of substantial columns, they are e...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
French Neoclassic Commode, Cornflower Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style painted wood commode from the mid 20th century. This mid-century chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top, which rests above a neoclassical sty...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Italian Classical Cast Iron Urn Planter Pedestal Base Round Marble Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Classical Style Cast Iron Urn Planter Pedestal Base with Round Marble Top Dining Table. Item. Green cast iron urn form pedestal base, 48" round Italian white marble t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Rolling Wicker Picnic Basket Cart
Located in Stamford, CT
A very unusual antique wicker picnic basket set in a large wheeled cart. The cart has six circular sections for wine or water bottles. The deep covered wicker basket has a handle on ...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wicker, Wood
Wall Mounted Console Hammered Metal with Coral Stone Top, in stock
Located in Miami, FL
Wall mounted console hammered metal with thick coral stone top, in stock
Hammered and hand-forged metal structure with hoof feet
Thick coral stone (1 inch 3/4)
Black fired patina
Con...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Brass and Wood Tripod Gueridon by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style tripod gueridon is made of brass with a wooden round top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Walnut Figural Lion Pillow Top Stools, Circa 1810
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian Neoclassical walnut flanking figural lion pillow top stools with central shell fruit carvings, and resting on acanthus foliate scrolled legs, Early 19th Century
Category
1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
French Ebonised Lamps Neoclassical Carved Column Baroque Table lamps a pair
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Vintage Tall French black Ebonised Neoclassical Lamps with Cream Baroque shades.
Style, Vintage, Neoclassical, Mid Century, Traditional, Classic, France, Louis XVI
Design: Traditiona...
Category
1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Fruitwood
Brass Umbrella Stand Representing a Dog's Head Umbrella
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual umbrella stand is made of a embossed brass with an handle representing a bronze dog's head. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Neoclassical 2 light Gilt Bronze Sconce Wall Candelabra 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Stylish and fine detail hand chased bronze and gold-plated (ormolu) sconce in the style of Neoclassicism (also known as Empire style). Made in 19th century in Continental Europe.
S...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
Pair of Tall Etched Glass Hurricanes or Candleholders
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A stunning pair of candleholders or hurricanes in etched glass. This tall set has been handblown with a classic floral design all around. Certainly, very versatile pieces that can be...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
Glamorous Neoclassical Style Iron Arrow Motif Side Table with Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous round arrow motif painted iron side table with black and white marble top.
16" diameter to top of arrows, surface is 15" round
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Russian Tempera Icon of the Protection 19th century Intercession of Theotokos
Located in Sweden, SE
Icon "The Intercession of the Theotokos, or the Protection of Our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever - Virgin Mary", is a Christian feast of the Mother of God celebrated in the Easter...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th Century Ormolu Wall Lights
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A classical pair of 19th Century ormolu wall lights, the scroll twin branches with tapering pilaster bodies. Circa 1840. In good condition with no twists to the scones or damage. Lam...
Category
1830s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair Neoclassical Style Black Iron Twin Campaign Beds
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of wonderful 20th Century campaign style canopy black iron twin beds.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Rare Russell Woodard Gliders + Side Table, Salterini, Wrought Iron, MCM, Vintage
Located in San Jose, CA
A beautiful set of gliding chairs with matching side table.
Salterini collection
Daisies pattern
Made by Russell Woodard
Circa 1960’s
Made of wrought Iron
Gliding chairs in great wo...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
2 Vintage Homecrest patio chairs plus adjustable height 30" telescoping table
By Homecrest
Located in San Jose, CA
3 piece set.
2 Homecrest chairs and telescoping coffee table.
These chairs were made by Homecrest, and are made in 1960's.
Made of iron, so they are very sturdy.
They are wonderful f...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
air of Antique Mahogany Neoclassical Side Tables With Lyre Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition
Original Vintage Condition
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Neoclassical Style Brass Drinks Trolley with Removable Trays
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style drinks trolley is made of brass with removable trays. This bar cart is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Gilt Bronze Table Clock - Eagle
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning large sized original antique French table clock. It is in the classical style and features a beautifully modelled eagle seated on the cushion shaped top. The case is decor...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Mid-19th Century Pair of "Thistle" Clear Flint Glass Candlesticks
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century pair of "Thistle" clear flint glass candlesticks. By Benjamin Bakewell, founded in Pittsburgh in 1808 (the company grew and prospered until its closing in 1882). The...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
Italian Neoclassical Style Marble, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, and Porphyry Panel
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent Italian neoclassical style marble, malachite, lapis lazuli, and porphyry panel, early 20th century.
This panel is made with all different precious hardstones. All th...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Porphyry
Antique French 'Allegory of Love' Fireback, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the pillars of freedom and a decoration depicting an allegory of love.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewte...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Hand-aged Antique Wall Mirror with 19th Century Spanish Academic Frame
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Embark on a journey through time with this spectacular antique wall mirror, a unique piece that exudes history and character in every detail. The frame, meticulously crafted from pin...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Vintage English Country Iron Black Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style black iron garden armillary sundial sphere
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 11"W x 6.75"D x 12"H
Good vintage condition. P...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Two Classical Four Light Brass Lanterns, Cylindrical
Located in Stamford, CT
Two classical American four light cylindrical brass lanterns with curved glass panels. Hardwired with original canopies included.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Lacquered Goatskin / Parchment Serving Bar Cart by Aldo Tura, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Very unique Aldo Tura Goatskin or parchment bar cart. This bar cart was made in Italy in the 1960s.
Constructed of thickly lacquered goatskin / parchment and gilt metal hardware.
...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
2 Theodore Alexander French Neoclassical Mahogany Candle Holders Altar Sticks 54
Located in Dayton, OH
A stately pair of Theodore Alexander torchiere candle holders / altar sticks. Made from mahogany with a turned and graduated baluster with twis...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Italian Lacquered Goatskin / Parchment Serving Bar Cart by Aldo Tura, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Very rare Aldo Tura Goatskin or parchment bar cart. This bar cart was made in Italy in the 1960s.
Constructed of lacquered goatskin / parchment and gilt metal hardware.
The table ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Maitland Smith Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Table
Located in Oakwood, GA
Gorgeous Maitland Smith Chippendale Style Dining Table, Mahogany, 7FT-10FT
Absolutely gorgeous table
From Maitland-Smith Furniture
Mahogany
Flaming Mahogany
Rectangular shape
Gadroon...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Pair of Neo-Classical Figural Lamps
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A large pair of neo-classical lamps, with composition hopper style figures of Diane de Gabies, raised on scagliola bases. With adjustable brass light fitments. Circa 1880. In good co...
Category
1880s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Scagliola
Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th C.
Located in Amerongen, NL
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 ma...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Italian Late Neoclassic Walnut 2-Drawer Library Table / Kitchen Island, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large and tall in scale this table has a rectangular top with rounded corners atop a conforming frame housing two drawers and raised on turned and tapering legs, its size and storage...
Category
1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Rare Hester Bateman English Georgian Neoclassical Tea Caddy 1782
Located in New York, NY
George III sterling silver tea caddy. Made by Hester Bateman in London in 1782. Straight oval bowl; cover domed with cast vasiform finial. Engraved garland and swag and ornamental bo...
Category
1780s British Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Table Lamp by Hamilton & Inches, Ltd.
Located in Austin, TX
This exquisite masterpiece seamlessly marries sterling silver and crystal, embodying the luxurious aesthetics of the early 20th century.
The lamp’s base and stem, meticulously forge...
Category
Early 20th Century Scottish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Sterling Silver
French Neoclassical 'Diana' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback with the goddess Diana. Goddess of hunting, also protector of animals of the forest, especially the young animals. She experienc...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Rectangular Shaped Carved Wood Planter w/ Liner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
French elongated, rectangular planter with ornate decorative elements.
The planter is crafted with a wooden frame that features a distressed finish, enhancing its vintage appeal. ...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of framed black basalt medallions, Wedgwood, circa 1880
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A pair of black basalt medallions, depicting Venus & Cupid, as Day and Night. Day shows Venus and Cupid with symbols of victory; night shows Venus offering poppies, which are symboli...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Late 18th Century Italian Trumeau Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
This late 18th-century Italian trumeau mirror is a stunning exemplar of neoclassical elegance. Its elongated form, painted in a serene antique white hue, exudes a sense of grace and ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint, Giltwood
Verlys France Large Pressed Glass Centerpiece Bowl, circa 1940 -1X53
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Elevate your table decor with this exquisite centerpiece bowl crafted by Verlys France circa 1940. Made from high-quality pressed glass, this bowl features intricate floral motifs in...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback.
The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no extra cost....
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Black Marble Footed Brass Tazza Centerpiece Bowl 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive black marble and brass Tazza by Maitland Smith, circa 1990s. Features a marble bowl on a brass footed stand with neoclassical relief. Makers mark along side of base.
D...
Category
1990s Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
A Pair of 19th Century Neo-Classical Brass Andirons
Located in London, GB
A pair of 19th Century Neo-classical brass andirons with fluted tapered ionic columns mounted on square plinths decorated with circular wreaths. The rear log-supports are in iron wit...
Category
1890s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Fanciful Eglomise Wall Clock
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The height of sophistication, this stunning ‘Verre Eglomise’ wall clock is made in the traditional Eglomise fashion where gilded leaf is applied to the reverse side of the glass face...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
French Neoclassical 'Fasces' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback with fasces. Fasces are a bundle of rods tied around an axe, which was a symbol carried by lictors in ancient Rome to signify th...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Glamorous Large Marble Ashtray with Neoclassical Roman Gilt Metal Decoration
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super stylish round marble ashtray having Neoclassical Roman motif decoration in gilt metal around the periphery. Great resting spot for your keys!
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
19th-C. Water Gilt Framed American Landscape Oil On Canvas Of Mill On A River
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a late 19th century American oil on canvas depicting a scenic river scene with and old mill and pine trees. There is no visible signature. The water gilt frame is lovely with...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paint, Giltwood, Canvas
Neoclassical Carved Marble Table Lamp Grand Tour
Located in Hudson, NY
A very handsome, Neoclassical carved marble lamp, . This is a very impressive tale lamp, depicting Hercules & the Nemean Lion.
The earlier 18th century, caved body, decorated with th...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
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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