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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.

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Style: Neoclassical
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1970s
Vienna Style Metal Mounted Porcelain Vase Cachepot
Located in Guaynabo, PR
Vienna style metal mounted hand painted porcelain with cherub and pastoral scene small cachepot. The frontal aspect of the vase depicts a scene of two c...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Maison Jansen Brushed Steel and Brass Coffee Table with Swanheads
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant coffee table is made of a neoclassical brushed steel base with brass swan heads and feet. It has a faux-antiques mirror. This is a French work attributed to Maison ...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Mahogany Two-Part Dining Table, Philadelphia, c.1830
By Anthony Gabriel Quervelle
Located in Savannah, GA
An American classical carved mahogany two part banquet or dining table, possibly Quervelle shop, Philadelphia, c.1830. Drop leaf swivel tops, cylindrical pedestals on plinth bases ...
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1830s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Patinated Bronze Figure of Amazon Warrior, or Armed Athena E. Hébert & V Pillard
Located in New York, NY
Amazon Warrior, or Armed Athena
model c. 1860–1872
Pierre-Eugène-Emile Hébert
Artist, French, 1828–1893
Cast by Victor Paillard, Paris The bronze depicts Athena standing with a spea...
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1870s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Large 1856 Mexico & Guatemala Framed Map by Charles Desilver
Located in Stamford, CT
Large 1856 Mexico & Guatemala Framed map. Published by Charles Desilver, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As found high end custom framing with black giltwood frame, custom matting and UV...
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1850s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Wood & Hughes New York Medallion Diana Coin Silver Ice Cream Spoons
Located in New York, NY
Set of 7 Medallion coin silver ice cream spoons. Made by Wood & Hughes in New York, ca 1860: Each: Left-facing Diana in oval terminal mounted with scallop shell; leafing volute scrol...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver

Neoclassical French Fireback / Backsplash with Pillars of Freedom, Dated 1833
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
With the names of the persons who commissioned the original casting of the fireback. Most probably for a wedding in 1833. The fireback furthermore has two pillars of freedom. One of ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Fine Neoclassical Gilt Bronze & Glass Vanity Mirror W/ Swan Supports
Located in Atlanta, GA
French, early to mid 19th century. A stunning French Neoclassical vanity mirror. Atop the beautiful beveled glass (double sided) mirror is ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Style Brushed Steel, Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brushed steel, brass and grilling. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 made...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Neoclassical Sterling Silver Pedestal Based Sauce/Gravy Boat by Wood and Hughes
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical, sterling silver, parcel gilt, pedestal based sauce/gravy boat, New York, Ca. 1870, Wood and Hughes - makers. Shell - form scalloped inter...
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1870s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

French 'Pillars with Phrygian Cap' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
French fireback with two pillars, four heads with a Phrygian cap, an angel and the date of production 1817. The fireback was produced just after the Fren...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Sevres Creamware Figures Emblematic of Four Seasons, Modeled after/by Bachelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sevres Creamware Figures Emblematic of Four Seasons, Modeled after/by Bachelier  France, 19th Century  Three are marked with the interlaced L mark, one is numbered 260, and two have ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Ceramic

19th Century Italian Carved Gilt Decorative Palmetta Fan Wall Frieze
Located in Milano, MI
An original hand-carved and leaf gilded wall frieze as a giltwood porta Palme vase with handles. It comes from a private residence of Milan, where it was topped with a wall demilune...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th-C. Italian Neo-Classical Style Carved Walnut Arm Chair with Swan Form Arms
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an exceptional piece! It is a 19th century Italian neo-classical style carved walnut arm chair with swan form arms. The gilding is worn...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Neoclassical Gilt Terracotta Cherub Relief Panel, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
This 19th-century Neoclassical relief in gilt terracotta captures a mythic scene inspired by Paradise. Drawing influence from Louis-Messidor-Lebon Petitot, the composition features ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

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
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

19th Century Lead Garden Element
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a wonderful example of a late 19th century English lead putti. These English lead figures were traditionally garden elements; but this example is in...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Lead

19th Century Neoclassical Terracotta Urn Architectural Relief, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century terracotta architectural decorative relief of a neoclassical style flaming two handled urn retaining the original red paint. The beautifully realized large scale classical urn shown in deep relief with arabesque handles with bell flowers hanging, egg and dart border, swag drapery tied...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

Grand Scale 19thc French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze 8 Light Table Lamp c1880
Located in Opa Locka, FL
c1880 French Neoclassical style 8 Light Table Lamp. This is a large, grand scale Gilt Bronze Lamp.Please look closely at pictures as they show the...
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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...
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Large Italian Empire Crystal and Gilt Tole Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian Empire crystal and gilt tole chandelier circa 1815-1835. Gilt tole repousse rings strung with crystal beads and pendants. Six gilt-iron arms – each supporting a candela...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Iron, Tin, Gold Leaf

Neoclassical Style Brass Floor Lamp with removable reflector
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass with removable reflector. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Neoclassical 28" Concrete Figural Cherub Rams Garden Planters - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Neoclassical 28" Concrete Figural Cherub Rams Garden Planters - a Pair. Item features concrete forms, rams head figural "handles," cherub, wreath and vine scenes to bo...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cement

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 furni...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Majolica Pair of Wall Brackets for Sconces
Located in Milano, MI
Early 19th century Neoclassical carved and gilded wall brackets realized with a white ivory color majolica demi vase of the Italian manufacture Gi...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Maiolica, Giltwood, Canvas

American Pressed Glass Peacock Pattern Punchbowl on Stand
Located in Stamford, CT
Late 19th century American pressed glass punchbowl on stand. Peacock feather design pressed clear glass. No makers mark or signature.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass

Pair of Porcelain Allegorical Figures by Aelteste Volkstedter Pozellanfabrik
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of porcelain allegorical figures of neoclassical style ladies, on scroll-molded bases by Aelteste Volkstedter Porzellanfabrik Triebner & Co....
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Framed Women by Lake Landscape Charcoal on Paper by Irene Radcliffe, 1971
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original charcoal on paper Landscape signed and dated by artist Irene Radcliffe in black wood frame. This beautiful charcoal landscape by artist Irene Radcliffe depicts a peaceful sc...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique Art Nouveau Floor Lamp Life Size
Located in Buxton, GB
Crafted in the 1870s, this life-size Liberty floor lamp is a true antique, offering a glimpse into the grandeur of the 1800s. With its elegant flame shade and antique black finish, i...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Old Paris Porcelain Vases and Basket, C. 1800
Located in Doylestown, PA
A matched set of Vieux Paris porcelain table articles including a pair of spill vases decorated with embossed gilt decoration, cobalt blue glaze and a hand-painted lyre decoration on...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Old Paris Porcelain Vases and Basket, C. 1800
Old Paris Porcelain Vases and Basket, C. 1800
$1,500 Sale Price / set
43% Off
Spode Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Oval Dessert Dishes
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode neo-classical Greek pattern blue oval dessert dishes, "A Domestic Ceremony", Early 19th century The Spode Greek pattern pottery dishes a...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pottery, Pearlware

Neoclassical Roll-Top Desk, Austria, circa 1800
Located in Greding, DE
Large roll-top desk out of solid cherry wood. The base with seven drawers stands on tapered legs. The top has one very slim pullout and a low arcade balustrade on three sides. The in...
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Early 1800s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Historistic ceiling lamp with original glass shades
Located in Wien, AT
5 arms Historistic ceiling lamp with original glass shades Brass polished and stove enamelled
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Carved Overmantel Mirror
Located in Vista, CA
This mirror is a stately, French, carved oak, rectangular overmantel, with a heavy influence of symmetry in the Henry II renaissance style.
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Oak

Taxi Driver Original Movie Poster Robert De Niro Martin Scorcese 1976
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Taxi Driver Original Movie Poster Robert De Niro Martin Scorcese 1976 USA Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver iconic original movie lithograph printed in t...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Antique Neoclassical Style Stone Top Console Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional Console with carved, painted and gilt Sphinx supports and veined green marble top. In an unexpected and fine lighter wood with gilt mounts on the apron front. The Wing...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Late 19th Century Solid Brass Andirons with Log Stops
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Pair of late 19th century solid brass andirons with log stops on a cabriole leg to a pad foot. Cast Iron back inserts. The andirons measure 21" inches high x 19" inches deep x 8" inc...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Bronze Campana Urn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Grand Tour urn, of bronze, with a gilt and patented finish showing natural wear, having a column-snape urn-form; its down-turned bezel over its body, de...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Urn Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of amphora urn-form lamps, of Belgian black marble, accented with dore bronze band, raised on round foot, set upon square plinth with ormolu. Stock ID: D6771
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Slate, Bronze

Monumental Swedish Neoclassical Hand Painted Dowry Chest
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificently decorated mid-19th century Swedish hand crafted and painted pine wedding dowry chest, dated 1855. This large and impressive che...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Grey English Pair of Antique Neoclassical Lead Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique English pair of oval Neoclassical lidded lead urns decorated with half relief, Acanthus leaves, pinecones, and lions heads on both sides, in good condition. Minor fading, ...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Lead

19th Century Sponge Ware Mixing Bowls / Collection of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine handmade pottery sponge ware mixing bowls are in pristine condition. Sold as a collection of four bowls with clam shell pattern.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pottery

1970s Neo-Classical Style Italian Ram Form Candlesticks, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a good looking pair of Italian neo-classical style candlesticks. They have an elongated cornucopia that graduates downward to a detailed ram’s head. They are composition and ...
Category

1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Composition

Gilt Bronze Venetian Console & Mirror, Marble Top, Vincenzo Cadorin Attributed
Located in Vigonza, Padua
We can sell the pieces separately 19th century neoclassic gilt bronze Venetian console with mirror, onix marble top, Vincenzo Cadorin attributable. A piece unparalleled and elegant. Measures cm: Console H 83, W 88, D 31 Mirror H 111, W 43, D 4 Biography: Cadorin Vincenzo (1854-1925) Venetian sculptor born in 1854, he was trained in the studio of Benvenuti, he then studied at the Venetian Academy. In 1883 he exposed his first works in Rome and in the next year he won the gold medal in the exposure in Turin. (Luisa GIORDANO, Cadorin, Vincenzo, in Biographic Dictionary of the Italians, XVI, Rome 1973, p. 97). His most known work is the gilt carved wooden desk...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Late 19th Century Apollo Bust Table Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century neoclassic style bronze Apollo bust converted into table lamp. Shade is not included
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Bronze Doré Sconces
Located in Houston, TX
A large 19th century pair of single arm bronze doré single arm sconces from France.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century, Pair of Italian Walnut Wood Pedestal Cabinets
Located in IT
19th Century, Pair of Italian Walnut Wood Pedestal Cabinets This elegant pair of pedestal cabinets was crafted in Piedmont, in Italy, in the 19th century. Made from solid walnut wood...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

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

Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling 3 Panels Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Commode, Karelian birch, with 6 drawers, Baltic States, 1810
Located in Dresden, DE
Six-drawer chiffonnière (Tallboy, Commode) on pointed legs and rounded top Birch and Karelian birch Baltic States, circa 1810 Height 130 cm Width 56.5 cm Depth 35 cm
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Early 19th Century Baltic Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Birch

Cupid Neoclassical Creil Creamware Plate
Located in New York, NY
Cupid neoclassical Creil creamware plate. Antique black and white soup plate "L'amour preside a leur entretien" with grapevine border. Impressed and un...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Creamware

Hand Colored Print 19th
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-Classic Style (19th Century) Rust and Black Hand Colored Print 4 corner design in square black and gold trim frame (TABULA XX) (similar...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Neoclassical Style Italian Inlaid Drum Table
Located in Norton, MA
Neoclassical-style Italian inlaid drum table, measures: 30" height x 20" diameter.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th C. Old Paris Neoclassic Oval Blue & White Floral Pedestal Centerpiece
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Old Paris Neoclassic Oval Blue and White Floral Pedestal Centerpiece  France, circa 1875 A splendid 19th-century Old Paris Neoclassic Oval Blue and White Floral Pedesta...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Spode Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Deep Dish
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode pottery neo-classical Greek pattern blue deep dish, Bacchus Mounted on a Panther, Early-19th Century The Spode Greek pattern pottery shaped rectangular dish with cantered...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Still Life with Violets Oil on Panel in Ornate Gilt Frame 1880s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Still Life with Violets Oil on Panel in Ornate Gilt Frame, 1880s. This is a wonderful oil painting of a bunch of violet flowers, beautifully arranged against a dark background. Beau...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paint

Antique Italian Neoclassical Style Faux Marble and Giltwood Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Antique Italian neoclassical style faux marble and giltwood mirror. Interesting 19th century Italian neoclassical style faux painted and giltwood mirror with columns. The subtle fau...
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1880s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Historistic Picture Frame Fire Gilted with Glass, Vienna, Around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic picture frame fire gilted with glass vienna around 1890s (The picture is not included, it is only for the photoshooting).
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Marble Top Giltwood Console Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Marble Top Giltwood Console Table with Carved Frieze, Fluted Legs and Eagle Detail
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19th 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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