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
Antique French Neoclassical 'Roman Soldier' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th/19th century French Neoclassical fireback with a Roman Soldier and two pillars.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black patina. It is in a good condition a...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Venus and Cupid Bronze Sculpture After Jean Louis Gregoire (1840-1890)
Located in New York, NY
Antique (late 19th century) bronze sculpture of Venus adoring herself in a mirror held by Cupid, after the original model by Jean Louis Gregoire (1840-1890), is finely cast with a w...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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.
...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Very Fine Gilt-Bronze Ormolu Girandole Mirror by Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Located in Long Island City, NY
Very Fine Gilt-Bronze Ormolu Girandole Mirror by Edward F. Caldwell & Co.
Very good quality. Solid bronze, with beveled mirror and candleholders
Measure: 56" high x 39" wide x ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
$8,250 Sale Price
50% Off
18th-19th Century French 'the Time' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th Century Neoclassical period French fire back with the time. The time, an old man with a scythe, symbol of the ephemeral character of life.
The fireback is made of cast iro...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condit...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Neoclassical Ornate Brass Framed Mirror W/ Bacchus Motif
Located in New York, NY
This uniquely exquisite Neoclassical Ornate Brass Framed Mirror W/Sculptural Baccus & Vine Motif originates from the United States, Circa 1880. Features an arch form central pane of ...
Category
1880s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th century Old Paris Porcelain Urn Pair with Swan Handles
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of French Old Paris unmarked urns are made of hard paste porcelain with polychrome and gold leaf. The pedestal bases are attached with an iron bolt. These classical form urns ar...
Category
1830s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$842 Sale Price / set
34% Off
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
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,093 Sale Price
60% Off
Inkwell-Pairpoint Glass with Controlled Bubble Pattern and Sterling Cover
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pairpoint Glass Company ball shaped inkwell with the controlled bubble pattern that became synonymous with the company. The glass was blown around a molded form to create a receptacl...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Cheese Tray in Metal and Glass, France XX Century Silver Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This cheese tray is from France. It has been made in the XX eme century.
Silver Color.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
$332 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Academic Drawing, Representing a Miguel Angelo Scene
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This drawing is an authentic drawing framed in a gilded wooden frame, and placed under a Marie-Louise. It is an authentic drawing from the 19th century made in France, by an artist w...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
$427 Sale Price
20% Off
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....
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Antique German Neoclassical Minerva Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Beautiful 18th-19th century German neoclassical fireback. The fireback depicts Minerva, goddess of knowledge, intellect and ingenuity of the human spirit. She is often depicted with ...
Category
Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Brass Platter with its Faux Bamboo Structure, Gold Color, France circa 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful brass tray with its faux bamboo structure. It is gold in color and dates from the 1970s. It is a tray that was made in France with very good manufacturing quality.
Brass P...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$617 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Russian Neo-Classic Walnut Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Russian Neo-classic walnut armchairs with parcel gilt trim and scroll design arms and carving with a slip seat (circa 1830)
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$21,500 / set
Antique French 'Napoleon' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French neoclassical fireback with a portrait of Napoleon and other decoration.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condit...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
c. 1825 Coin Silver Sugar Shell by A.E. Warner
By Andrew Ellicott Warner
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Coin silver sugar shell by A.E. Warner, Baltimore, circa 1825. Shell tip & bowl, monogram obverse "ML". Andrew Ellicott Warner, 1786-1870. Assay 10:...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
$116 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian, Tuscany, Neoclassic Period Walnut & Brass Mounted Oval Table, ca. 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
constructed entirely of solid walnut and having an oval shaped top above a conforming apron with brass mounts, the table raised on flared tapering legs
Category
1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian, Tuscany, Neoclassic Walnut & Veneer 1-Drawer Side Table, ca. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
the circular top radially veneered and having a raised gallery edge, the case housing one drawer and raised on shaped and tapering legs, the legs joined by a shaped stretcher at the ...
Category
1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Italian Neoclassic Walnut & Veneered "Footed" 1-Drawer Side Table, ca. 1835
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a D-shaped oval top with a slightly raised gallery edge and a bookmatched veneered surface, the case housing one drawer and supported by a turned standard, the interestingly s...
Category
1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Early 19th Century Original Surface Child's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This amazing untouched surface is to beat the band. It was found in New England & the chair is in great condition and has wonderful form. It has been well love and used.The wear is...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
Antique Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Diana by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Antique Patinated Bronze Sculpture of Diana by Ferdinand Barbedienne
French, late 19th Century
Dimensions: Height 60cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm
This...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Baccarat Spiral Urn Glass Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine pair of glass lamps, from the original Baccarat molds, by Paul Hanson; each a spiraling urn with gilt bronze scrolling handles, on round plinth cut in diamond pattern, on a base...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
$4,950 / set
Neoclassical Black and White Creamware Plate
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical black and white creamware plate. French transfer creamware plate with "Vue des ruines du temple d’Hercule sur les bordes du Tibre" ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Creamware
19th Century, Meissen Porcelain Ram's Head & Floral Centerpiece
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Meissen porcelain centerpiece of oval openwork construction, two floral windows oppose each of the main bodies of the piece and are flanked by a pair of beautiful ram's head handle...
Category
19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Stone, Coquerel et Le Gros French Creamware Neoclassical Architecture Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Neoclassical faïence transfer printed creamware plate from Stone, Coquerel et Le Gros, circa 1820-1830.
A black transfer of an architectural image on a creamware body, de...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Creamware
Clodion "Dancing Cherub" Patinated Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
After Clodion (Claude Michel, French, 1738-1814) "Dancing Cherub" Patinated Bronze Sculpture, the dancing figure on an oval base, with grape vines and ewer, signed. 13" H x 9.5" W x ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neo-Classical st. patinated Wood and Giltwood mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A grand and most impressive Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Wood and Giltwood mirror. The stunning mirror with its original mirror plate raised on a patinated off-wh...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
Russian Neoclassic Clawed Mahogany Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
Russian Neoclassic (19th Century) parcel gilt & ebonized mahogany center table with a frieze drawer on an acanthus carved stem and quadripartite base with claw feet.
Category
19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Of Sterling Silver Neoclassical Candlesticks Decorated with Urns
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An exceptional pair of sterling silver candlesticks in a Neoclassical design.
Patterned with urns, rams heads and a square base with ornate detailing leading up to a tall slender c...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century Fancy Original Painted Rocking Chair from New England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This untouched original painted 19th century rocking chair is in pristine condition. The paint on this rocking chair is untouched. This is truly is a rare find. This item has wear co...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condit...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Early Nineteenth Century Colored Etching of a Wall in Pompeii
Located in San Francisco, CA
A framed architectural engraving of a wall in Pompeii titled "In Casa Pseudourbana Di Pompei piano superiore Parete corta dell'antistuf...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
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
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Slate, Bronze
18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period andirons. The andirons are hand forged and made of wrought iron. The andirons have spit hooks to grill meat and poultry. Th...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire poker. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condit...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs and a shovel. The tools are made of wrought iron. The set is in a good condition and fit ...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique French Neoclassical 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 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.
...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
German Porcelain Campagna Urn Vase, 19th C.
Located in Astoria, NY
German Porcelain Two-Handled Campagna Urn Vase, late 19th century, the body painted with a panel of Apollo and Aphrodite and an interior scene of two women playing cards with a cat, ...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Patinated Bronze Sculptures of Fortuna and Mercury after Giambologna
By Giambologna
Located in London, GB
Pair of patinated bronze sculptures of Fortuna and Mercury after Giambologna
French, Late 19th Century
Mercury: Height 190cm, width 46cm, depth 92cm
Fortuna: Height 169cm, width 4...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Brass Platter with its Faux Bamboo Structure, Gold Color, France circa 1970
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Beautiful brass tray with its faux bamboo structure. It is gold in color and dates from the 1970s. It is a tray that was made in France with very good manufacturing quality.
Brass Pl...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$427 Sale Price
20% Off
French classical Marble mantle clock, C19th
Located in Brighton, Sussex
This elegant 19th-century French classical mantle clock, crafted from white marble, features an 8-day striking movement, showcasing both beauty and functionality. The clock is adorne...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Sevres Blue Ground Baluster Vase and Cover
Located in Astoria, NY
Sevres Blue Ground Baluster Vase and Cover, late 19th century, painted with a courting couple and cupid within a romantic landscape, signed "Maxant", with elaborate gilded borders. 2...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Neoclassical American Empire Drop-Leaf Side Table in Mahogany, circa 1830-1840
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A neoclassical American Empire drop-leaf side table in mahogany, circa 1830-1840, Double front drawers with wood original knobs. The table is in flame mahogany and the secondary wood...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine, Mahogany, Oak
Henry II Style Pendulum Clock, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
The style Henry II ("Henri II") was the name given to an artistic style emerged in France in the 19th century and was inspired by the Renaissance of this country making a series of f...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bardiglio Marble Japy Freres Clock Set
By Japy Frères
Located in Forney, TX
A fabulous over one hundred and sixty year old Parisian neoclassical style Bardiglio marble three piece mantel set.
Born in Paris, France in the mid 19th century, featuring an an...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Ormolu
Antique French 'Marriage' Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French neoclassical fireplace fireback cast in the honor of the marriage of J.F. Merle and F. Mignot in 1875. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown p...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Brushed Metal and Gilt Metal Pineapple Chandelier in the Style of Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice Pineapple chandelier is made of brushed metal and gilt metal. This is a very nice model. This is a work in the style of famous French designer Maison Baguès. Vers 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Steel
$2,453 Sale Price
47% Off
Big historistic Ceiling lamp vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Big historistic Ceiling lamp vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
Original antique glass shade
3x e27 bulbs inside
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Bronze Female Bust Sculptures After Pierre Louis Detrier (1822-1897)
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of large antique (late 19th century) patinated bronze busts mounted on rouge marble bases depicting lovely female maidens after the original models by the French mas...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair Greek Roman Neoclassical Patinated and Gilt Bronze Figural Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Pair of very fine quality antique (19th century) French Greek/Roman neoclassical Grand Tour gilt and patinated bronze figural candelabra on Italian Siena marble bases.
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique American Pressed Glass Punchbowl and Underplate
Located in Stamford, CT
Antique American pressed glass punchbowl and underplate. Plate is 12” wide x 2” tall. Overall height with plate and bowl is 9.5” tall.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
$650 Sale Price / set
56% Off
French 19th Century Pair of Marquise Chairs Circa 1890
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning pair of French marquise chairs from the late 19th century, crafted around 1890, embody the elegance and sophistication characteristic ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
German Austrian Neoclassical Eagle Form Armchair
Located in Huntington, NY
German Austrian neoclassical eagle form armchair, circa 1860.
Category
19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold, Brass
$3,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Maison Tisserand Art & Styles Paris Pair of adjustable Bronze Sconces
By Tisserant
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Bronze retractable Sconces made by the famous Maison Tisserand ( signed in the back )
US rewired and in working condition, dimmer on each socket. 100 watts bulb max or LED .
...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Empire Classical Marble Top Pier Table, New York
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This handsome American classical pier table features cut brass borders, bronze mounts, and 'Egyptian' marble columns, pilasters, and top.
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century French Bronze Empire Clock
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century French dore bronze empire clock. With original key.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Cupboard Oak, Metal, Glass, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Carved oakwood sideboard composed of two bodies: the upper one has a display case with shelves, and a simple decoration with columns and a powerful molding reminiscent of certain neo...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period andirons. The andirons are hand forged and made of wrought iron. The condition of the andirons is good.
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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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