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
Period: 19th Century
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Whitewashed Dessert Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Louis XVI Marble Top Whitewashed Dessert Buffet represents the apex of tailored design! Inspired by classical Greek and Roman architecture, it features a rectili...
Category
1890s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
French Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, by appointment only
France, circa 1880.
A fine French, gilt bronze ormolu mantel clock with its porcelain face, the case with elaborate garland decorations culminating in a volute krater of flowers abo...
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique B & G / Bing & Grondahl after Thorvaldsen, Biscuit Figure of Apostle
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique b & g / Bing & Grondahl after Thorvaldsen, biscuit figure of Apostle, rare model.
Very good condition. Factory 1st.
Measures: Heights 33 cm.
Stamped, late 19...
Category
Late 19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Original 19th Century Oil Painting by Christian Schussele
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Original 19th Century Oil Painting by Christian Schussele
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paint
New York Neoclassic Drop Leaf Breakfast Table, c. 1825
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American neoclassic drop leaf breakfast table with an acanthus carved pedestal base. This magnificent solid single board table top is mounted...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Petite Point & Needlepoint Giltwood Framed Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning 19th century petite point giltwood framed tapestry depicts the Virgin Mary holding an infant Jesus in a boat crewed by angels in a remarkable feat of artistic weaving i...
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Tapestry, Giltwood
Very Fine 19th Century Sterling Silver Christening Cup by Edward & James Barnard
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
An exceptionally fine sterling silver Christening mug in the neoclassical taste, showing an elegant goblet-shaped bowl decorated with a guilloche beaded rim, over a running band of e...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair Early 19th Century French Vieux Paris Hand-Painted Porcelain Vases
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair early 19th century French Vieux Parishand-painted porcelain vases feature a religious theme, painted on one side with the name of Jesus, and on the other Marie, the French spell...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Italian Neoclassical Olivewood Pyramidal Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Italian neoclassical olivewood pyramidal cabinet, in two parts, the tapering upper case with shelved interior, and brass mesh doors, with key. ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian 19th Century Big Size Florence Architectural Hand-Colored Print
Located in Scandicci, Florence
"Porta della Badia di Firenze - Studi"
A rare extra-large print, printed on engraving paper with an antique star press and watercolored by hand representing an antique staircase...
Category
1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Vase Signed Sèvres, Painted by Lucat, France
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Porcelain and gilt bronze vase signed Sèvres, painted by Lucat, France, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Original French Architectural Watercolor
Located in Pembroke, MA
An original French pen and ink and watercolored drawing of a "Module Egypto-Grec", in the Beaux Arts style (circa 1850). The watercolored drawing has been recently matted and framed ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paint, Paper
Polychromed terracotta pair of Angels
Located in Vulpellac, Girona
19th Century polychromed terracotta pair of Angels. The pedestals shown in the photos are not included.
Measurements:
Angels figure: 69 cm (23,6...
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
Italian 19th Century Big Size Florence Architectural Hand-Colored Print
Located in Scandicci, Florence
"Porta nel Vestibolo dell'antica Università dei Lanaioli - Studio al Vero del Capitello"
A rare extra-large print, printed on engraving paper with an antique star press and watercolored by hand representing an antique capital...
Category
1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
France Lyon 1838 By Armand Caillat Neoclassical Hoilier Cruet Set .950 Sterling
By Thomas-Joseph Armand-Cailliat
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful Cruet set designed by Armand Caillat (1822-1901).
Very nice French neo-classical piece from the period of the king Louis Phillipe (1830-184...
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1830s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Pair of Plates, Roses and Tulips, Nantgarw, circa 1815
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine pair of plates in the incomparable Nantgarw body; decorated in London with naturalistic sprays of flowers.
Category
Early 19th Century Welsh Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Vase Signed Sèvres, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Porcelain and gilt bronze vase signed Sèvres, France, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Magnificent French Neoclassical Ormolu Mounted Verdigris Marble Pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Magnificent French Neoclassical Ormolu Mounted Verdigris Marble Pedestal
France, Paris, Late 19th century
This magnificent French neoclassical ormolu mounted verdigris marble pede...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Eleven-Light Silvered Bronze Large Figural Candelabra
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Large Candelabra in Silvered Bronze
Neoclassical silvered bronze figural candelabra with 11-light. England, 19th century.
This magnificent pair of candelabra features a masc...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver, Bronze
Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Painted Parcel-Gilt Torcheres
Located in London, by appointment only
Fine pair of 19th century Etruscan neoclassical painted parcel-gilt pedestals in the manner of Robert Adam. This refined pair incorporate the most exceptional & beautiful neoclassica...
Category
19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 FOUR 19thc. French Neoclassical style Bronze Ribbon Swag Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Matched Set of 4 French Neoclassical style Bronze Wall Sconces Mid 19th. c. Bronze draped ribbon swag form with great detail with tassel detail. Original unelectrified state. Can eas...
Category
1860s Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th century American Southern Portrait by Benoni Irwin
By Benoni Irwin
Located in Savannah, GA
Oil on canvas portrait entitled:Mr. Bowles of Kentucky, painted by Benoni Irwin (1840-1896) an American portraitist born in new market, Ontario, Canada. He moved to New York as a you...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Swedish Porphyry Tazza, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The turned base and stem with shallow bowl top. Shows signs of expert repair.
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Large Pair Of Polished Steel English Urns On Stands
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of elegant English Polished Steel Urns on stands. Urns have stunning details and are formed of polished steel, sitting on tall steel stands. ...
Category
19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Russian Neoclassical Cobalt Blue Glass and Bronze, Six-Light Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Russian neoclassical Royal cobalt blue glass and hand diamond cut crystal "Waterfall Candelabras" with bronze mounts. The spherical Royal cobalt blue glass anchors the delica...
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Bronze Urn Stamped "Clodion"
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A campana form urn with twin handles, cast with frolicking putti and trailing ivy leaves. The basin seated on a spiral fluted foot over a square plinth. Stamped CLODION below one han...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Grand French Neoclassical Bookcase in Whitewashed Pine
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Grand French Neoclassical Bookcase in Whitewashed Pine is a magnificent reminder of the grandeur of the classical movement th...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
B&G / Bing & Grondahl Bisque Figure after Thorvaldsen, circa 1870
Located in Copenhagen, DK
B&G / Bing & Grondahl Bisque figure after Thorvaldsen, circa 1870.
In good condition.
Stamped: B & G Eneret (indistinct)
Measures: 19 x 15.5 cm.
Category
1870s Danish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
American Neoclassic Bird's Eye Maple Four Drawer Chest, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Neoclassic four drawer chest in the French Restoration taste. The case employs both solid and veneered bird’s-eye maple in choice selection of overall pattern. The top is ma...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Poplar, Pine
Magnificent French Cobalt Gilt Enameled Ewer, Bird of Paradise in Landscape
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Magnificent French Cobalt Gilt Enameled Ewer, Bird of Paradise in Landscape
Paris, France, 1870s
This French cobalt gilt enameled ewer from the 1870s is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Enamel
19th C Tilt Top Mahogany Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early snake leg walnut lift top table is in great condition and has a high polished finish. A glossy varnished table top and super strong and sturdy. Was found in New England. T...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of 19th C French Neoclassical Gilt Opaline Glass Lamps 'Venus & Neptune'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of 19th C French Neoclassical Gilt Opaline Glass Lamps 'Venus & Neptune'
The Vases, France, Later 19th Century - Lamped in the 20th century
A truly stunning pair of French Ne...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Opaline Glass
Set of Candelabra and Candelholders, Silver and Gold Plated by Gorham
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A magnificent gilt table set, consisting of two three-branch candelabra, and four single candlesticks. The candelabra can be converted to large single sticks by removing the arm. The...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Silver Plate
19th Century Bronze French Neoclassical Figural Lion Plant Stand - Vase Pedestal
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable 19th Century French Gilt Bronze Plant Stand / Pedestal with Glass Vase Insert. This stunning piece features a highly decorated bronze fra...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique English Neoclassical Figural Silver Plated Samovar w/Rams & Elephants
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Neoclassical/Egyptian Revival Figural Silver Plated Samovar Coffee Urn with Rams, Sphinx, Bear and Elephants. Item features engraving to front that reads "C.F.B. from...
Category
19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Set of Six White-Grey Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique set of six Italian dining room, side chairs made of hand crafted painted Pinewood, patinated in light grey in the late Neoclassical style with scrolled back rest and beaut...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
French Empire Venus And Cupid Mantel Clock
Located in New Orleans, LA
This splendid French Empire gilt bronze mantel clock features an exquisitely detailed scene of Venus and Cupid sharing a tender moment. Depicting the story of the goddess consoling h...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Marc Jacobs Floral Eagle Settee
Located in New York, NY
Marc Jacobs floral eagle settee. Empire painted and parcel-gilt carved settee with finely carved eagle arm terminals and Marc Jacobs silk floral fabric; n...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Silk
Pair Gilt Bronze Empire Style Sconces By E. F. Caldwell
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome pair of signed sconces are by the renown firm of Edward F. Caldwell. The twin arms featuring Classical motifs issue from arrow form backplates. These sconces have been ...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
A Stunning Italian 7+ Ft Tall Mirror w/Carved Neoclassic Floral Bouquet, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian large-sized elaborate floor mirror from the 19th century. This antique mirror from Italy features a elaborately carved Neoclassical carved-wood urn, located atop the mirro...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
A. Mercie "Gloria Victis" foundeur F. Barbedienne
Located in OŻARÓW MAZOWIECKI, PL
A stunning and highly sought after patinated bronze figure with an allegorical theme, titled "Gloria Victis" (Glory to the vanquished). Signed on the basis of the name of the author ...
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1870s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Paperweight
Located in Lučenec, SK
This is a beautiful and heavy Neoclassical paperweight, a must-have accessory for your period writing desk. It was made from bronze a flower motif.
Category
1890s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Commode w/Nice Hardware & Carved Accent Trimmings
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French carved and bleached oak commode from the 19th century. This antique chest from France has a rectangular-shaped top, with Neoclassical case which houses three full-sized draw...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
Early 19th Tyrolean Floral Painted Cabinet
Located in Albignasego, IT
Early 19th Tyrolean Painted Cabinet
Measurements: H. 179 cm – W. 110 (122 at the frames) cm – D. 59 (67 at the frames) cm
Period: approximately 1820
Origin: Tyrol
Essence: Fir
Desc...
Category
1820s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fir
Antique Framed Siena Marble Roman Bust
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Italian Grand tour carved Siena marble plaque of a Roman bust. In a contemporary gilt frame, the Siena marble displays excellent veining complimenting the side profile of ...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Siena Marble
Large Tiffany Sterling Silver Sugar Tongs in Classical Palm Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Large Palm sterling silver sugar tongs. Made by Tiffany & Co. in New York, ca 1880. U-form. Each stem tapering with scallop shell jaw; fiddle terminal with low relief palm. A rare se...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Antique display cabinet/ shop counter, Scotland.
Located in Brussels, BE
This classic antique display cabinet/shop counter by Archibald Hamilton dates back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries when he was primarily active.
Crafted from wood and bras...
Category
Late 19th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century set of four large cast iron garden urn planters
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century set of four large cast iron garden urn planters in campagna form. Each with formerly painted lunettes to the border, further fluted and lunette decoration to the body an...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair Large c1810 Russian Baltic 24K with Cut Crystal Wall Sconces Original Cond.
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Quite a Rare Pair of Early 19thc c1810 Russian Baltic 24K Gold with Cut Crystal Wall Sconces. In their original unelectrified state. I purchased these while I was in Ireland. They ar...
Category
1810s Baltic Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Carved and Giltwood Neo-Classical Console
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant 19th century carved and giltwood Neo-Classical console with original marble top. Note the exceptional carving on this piece! A true work of art!
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Dutch Fireplace Tool Set, Kitchen Tools, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century Dutch Neoclassical fireplace tool set consisting of a hanger and six irons and kitchen tools. From left to right is included a wrought iron fork, a co...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Antique Dutch Copper Log Holder, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th - 19th Century Dutch neoclassical log basket. The firewood basket is made of copper and brass with wrought iron handles. Also called 'aker'. Used to draw water from the well an...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
19th Century French Weathered Stone Outdoor Garden Planter Jardinière
Located in Dallas, TX
Place this elegant antique planter on your patio or garden for a timeless flower display. Crafted in France circa 1880 and built in two pieces, the large sturdy stone jardinière sits...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
1900's Pair of Bronze Ionic Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A pair of Neoclassical bronze column lamps with Ionic capital details, supported on square base. Circa 1900s
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Neoclassical American Empire Carved Mahogany Center Table C1840
Located in Big Flats, NY
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Antique Neoclassical American Empire Carved Mahogany Center Table with Foliate, Acanth...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Copy of an Askos, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Small bronze vessel of the 19th century in the shape of an antique Askos with resting rams on the broad opening and an ear-shaped handle, decorated with leaves. The shape of the body...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian 19th Century Big Size Watercolor with Black and Gold Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Rare extra large (cm 59 x 85) antique watercolor representing a coat of arms and coming from a collection of architectural details of Florence monuments painted in Italy in the mid-1...
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Late 19th Century French Ormolu Neoclassical, Regence Stye Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of late 19th century French Ormolu Neoclassical- Regence Stye sconces.
Paris Foundry, circa 1880-1899
A beautiful, well proportioned finely cast pair of ormolu sconces in the Neoclassical style. The quiver and arrow...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
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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