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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
Collection of Rare 19th Century Granite and Pewter Goose Neck Coffee Pots
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine collection of enamel coffee pots are in pristine condition and come from one collection. The mix of pewter and enamel looks great with any collection of antique pewter serv...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Pewter

19th Century Italian Venetian Neoclassical White Figural Centerpiece Dwarfs
Located in Milano, MI
A charming and very decorative Italian white ceramic figurative circular centerpiece depicting a group of dwarfs around a palm tree, in a toasting festive attitude. This Italian anti...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Ceramic

Pair French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of bronze dore' neoclassical style two arm wall sconces with the head of a Roman or Greek bearded god. The beautifully cast and chased head crowned wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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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...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

Antique Coalport English Porcelain Neoclassical Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine English Neoclassical porcelain plate. By Coalport. Decorated throughout with alternating red and blue geometric patterns, gil...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Neoclassical-style Painted Library Cabinet, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
An impressive 19th-century library cabinet featuring a two-door lower section and a spacious upper section with four adjustable shelves. Designed in the Neoclassical style, the cabin...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

19th C. French Empire Neoclassical Flame & Lion Brass Paw Andirons & Bar - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of 19th C. French Empire Neoclassical Flame & Lion Brass Paw Andirons & Bar. Item features an ornate pair of cast brass andirons with flame finials, mounted with lion heads and ...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Rosenthal Classic Rose Tea/Coffee Service for 11 People
Located in Mérida, YU
This is a Tea/Coffee Rosenthal Classic Rose set for 11 people. Perfect condition. Never used with original stamps and tags. Set consist of: Coffee Pot 27 cms H x 16 cms D Sugar ...
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1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique French Monumental Boiserie Panel Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique gilded boiserie panel; a large, fluted frame of carved giltwood surrounding antique mirrorplate divided by a tax-line, from an early 19th/19th Century paneled room. Please c...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

Louis Alfred Habert 19th Century French Bronze Figure of the Muse Terpsichore
Located in St. Louis, MO
Neoclassical bronze by Louis Alfred Habert (French, 1824-1893) late 19th century figure of the muse: Terpsichore. Classical female seated, holding a Lyre a...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Circa 1833-50 Pair of American Coin Silver Soup Spoons by William Kendrick
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1833-50 pair of coin silver soup spoons by William Kendrick, Louisville, KY. Railey family. Fiddle oval design. Denting to bowls. 1.75 troy oz. 7.25" x 1 7/16" x 1". We are a ...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Silver Plate

18th-19th Century Dutch Fireplace Blow Poke
Located in Soest, NL
Fire Blow Tube, Fire Blow Pipe, Blow Poker. The blow poker is in a good condition and is fully functional. Your order will be carefully packed and at your doorstep within 1 to 3 day...
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Early 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wrought Iron

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

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Terracotta

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

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Lead

Museum Quality Pair of Historic French 19th Century Church Mirrors
Located in Hopewell, NJ
19th century church placard or plaque mirrors found in a French church in the west of Normandy. Once framed plaques hanging on the wall of a church, these mirrors are wonderful authe...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Beautiful 18th/19th century French Neoclassical fireback with flower decorations and two pillars. The pillars refer to the club of Hercules and Stand for strength and the unknown. To...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 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 firebac...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

French Engraving of an Eagle from the Description de l'Egypte, J. Ces. Savigny
Located in Downingtown, PA
French Engraving of the Eastern Imperial Eagle from the Description de l'Egypte. LARGE, J. Ces. Savigny, 1809-1813. The large stipple engravin...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Paper

Classical Style Lift Top Brass Coal Bin Kindling Wood Fireplace Box c. 19th C.
Located in New York, NY
Classic English style brass coal bin, kindling wood box, having a hinged lift top, rectangular brass body, with decorative cast egg and dart trim, animal paw feet, and dramatic scr...
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19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Antique French 'Pillars of Freedom' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th - 19th C.
Located in Soest, NL
18th - 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 firebac...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

Classic Stately Mott Garden Urn Planter
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Gorgeous neoclassical style 19th century iron urn stamped Mott Iron Works with classic detailing and grey patina. Married to a plinth by a different maker. ...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

Antique Neoclassical Tile by Minton Hollins
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique 8-inch clay tile by Minton Hollins & Co. (stamped to reverse) illustrated with a scene from Shakespeare’s 1593 poem ‘Venus and Adonis’. Inspired by Greek mythology, the po...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Clay

Italian, Piemonte, Neoclassic Giltwood, Iron, & Metal 8-Light Chandelier, c.1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
The upper section of iron scrolls, the standard likely a torchere repurposed as a chandelier, the iron arms attached to a central plate, the bottom section an iron terminal, outwired
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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Giltwood

Italian Neoclassical Bronze Chandelier, 19th C
Located in Charleston, SC
Exceptional bronze Italian Neoclassical bronze chandelier is made in the early 19th century. The classical style chandelier is made of bronze in the finest casting. The cast bronze crown is topped with six pierced Anthemion leaves on a fine cast ring console...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Ropes and Tackle for 19th Century Waling Vessel
Located in Huntington, NY
Tools ropes and tackle for 19th century waling vessel.
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Rope, Maple

French Neoclassical style gilt bronze and marble floor lamp C 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
French Neoclassical style gilt bronze and marble floor lamp C 1900 having a white glass shade, above a foliate embellished shaft, and a tripartite base with animal form legs ending i...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Antique French Neoclassical 'Minerva' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireback with the goddess Minerva. Goddess of knowledge, intellect and ingenuity of the human spirit. She is often depicted with an owl, symbol ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Mirror Ivory and Giltwood Overmantel
Located in Milano, MI
Italian antique ivory color painted and giltwood fireplace mirror, dating back to the mid-19th century. This elegant Neoclassical overmantel mirror...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Miniature Pair of American Impressionist Framed Landscape Paintings, Circa 1900
Located in Chatham, ON
California Eucalyptus school pair of miniature framed Impressionist landscape paintings - painted in watercolor and gouache on paper (applied to boar...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Gold Leaf

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

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Brass

Early 19th Century Neoclassical Gilded and Lacquered Wood Large Wall Mirror
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
This elegant, antique neoclassical wall mirror makes a striking statement piece, reflecting both historical charm and timeless beauty. Crafted from finely carved wood, the mirror boa...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Poplar

A Neoclassical Hand-Carved Walnut Italian Sculpture of a Roman Bather
Located in Catania, Sicilia
This Walnut Italian Sculpture of a Roman Bather is a sublime example of the artistic ideals of its time. It embodies the classical principles of beauty and balance while showcasing t...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Walnut

19th Century Brown Finish Console or Hallway Table Vanity Turned Tapered Legs
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century Sheraton Style Neoclassical elegant wood console table, hallway table or vanity. Handcrafted and turned all wood tapered legs. Restored ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

19th Spanish Wrought Iron Demilune Green Console Table
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish Wrought Iron Demilune Green Console Table
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Pair of Antique Mappin & Webb Column Silver and Cut Crystal Table Lamps
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Mappin & Webb Neoclassical Column silver & cut crystal table lamps - a Pair. Once oil lamps, these silver plated lamps were later electrified re...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Crystal

19th C Handheld Muffin Bell Town Crier Fire Alarm Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 19th C handheld muffin bell town crier fire alarm bell. The bell features two Brass domes mounted back to back with iron, a turned wood handle, and a b...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal, Bronze

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. ...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Steel

Original Kellogg & Comstock Hand-Colored Lithograph 'Shepherdess of the Alps'
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Kellogg & Comstock SHEPHERDESS OF THE ALPS original Kellogg & Comstock hand-colored lithograph, Published by D. Needham (American, 1808 - 1888). Circa. 1848-1850. image: 12 in x 8 1/2 in; 30.48 cm x 21.59 cm. overall: 15 in x 11 in; 38 cm x 28 cm. Strong and clear impression, overall very good condition, paper has a light oxidation and restored small tear middle left side Framed, no glazing This hand colored print is of a young girl and two goats standing near a stream in a forested area. The girl is wearing a knee-length dress with short puffed sleeves and long stockings. She is feeding a goat with flowers and grass from her apron. The original "Shepherdess of the Alps" appears to have been a play by Marmontel, which enjoyed great popularity in France, England, and America in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. The play inspired numberous paintings and prints. See Paul Grigaut,"Marmontel's Shepherdess of the Alps in Eighteenth Century Art," Art Quarterly (1949). The subject appears quite frequently in schoolgirl art...
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1840s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Paper

A Pair of LUXURIOUS Bronze NEO-CLASSICAL TABLE LAMPS, France XIX & 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular and luxurious pair of large table lamps, Neo-classical, Baroque, Empire, with beautiful base in golden bronze, decorated with refined motives. The bases are actually au...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Saint John the Baptist Wood Sculpture, 19th Century
Located in Astoria, NY
Saint John the Baptist Carved Polychromed Wood Sculpture, early 19th century, holding a scroll and accompanied by a seated lamb, on rectangular base. 44.5" H x 26" W x 13.25" D. Prov...
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Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Antique Steel and Brass Ionic Column Table Lamp. English, Early 19th Century
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful elegant brass and steel column lamp Originally a gas lamp. Brass left to the original patina The lamp has been re-wired. Shade not included    
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Pair Of 19th Century Green Marble & Ormolu Vases
Located in Firenze, IT
Shipping policy No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). A Pair of 19th Century Marble Vases...
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1830s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Ormolu

19th Century French Framed Engraving, Hercule Et Telephe by Pierre Bouillon
Located in Bradenton, FL
By French painter and printmaker Pierre Bouillon. Plate from Musée des antiques, dessiné et gravé par P. Bouillon, avec des notices explicatives par J....
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood, Paper

18th-19th Century French 'the Time' Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Soest, NL
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...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
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...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Mid-century acrylic on board country landscape signed van Schlock
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid-century vintage acrylic on board country landscape. This painting is presented in a wide rustic pine frame with a decorative gold border on the inside edge. This painti...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Acrylic

Mantel Clock with Apollo, Early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large fire-gilded bronze pendulum clock on lion's paws with a rectangular pedestal featuring lyre and torch motifs. Above it rises the full-figure depiction of the god Apollo with a ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Antique French Allegorical Summer Oil Painting - By Henri Picou
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
C1865 Antique French Allegorical Summer Oil Painting - By Henri Picou The Neo-Greco woman is holding a scythe in her hand. Beautifully executed. Unique piece purchased in France. Ag...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Pair Italian Neoclassical Craved and Gilt Wood Mythical Beasts, mid 19th century
Located in Austin, TX
A powerful and dramatic pair of Italian neoclassical carved and gilt wood mythical animal figures on faux painted bases, mid 19th century or earlier, Italy. The fantastic beasts are well carved, with dramatic wings that follow the sensuous curve of the neck, and a sinuous body ends in an eel-like tail gracefully curled in upon itself. The bearded heads feature a flattened snout with sharp teeth and a lolling tongue, and pointed horse ears and mane. The long forelegs stretched out in front of them and ending in pawed and clawed feet. The beasts have characteristics of several different mythical animals, making them hard to positively identify. The most likely candidates would be dragons, hippocampi, or chimeras. The beasts are unfinished to the back, indicating they were originally part of a relief decoration, possibly from a mirror. They have now been mounted to wooden bases faux painted to imitate porphyry. They would make perfect bookends or mantle sculptures.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Gesso, Softwood, Giltwood

Brass Magazine Rack
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style magazine rack is all made of brass. This is a French work, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Rustic French Neoclassical Fireplace Tools, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Rustic 18th-19th century French fireplace tool set. The tool set consists of fireplace tongs, shovel and a fire fork. The tools are made of wrought iron. The...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Large 19th Century Vienna Charger
Located in London, GB
A glamorous Vienna style charger painted with a central panel of "La toilette de Venus " Elaborately decorated with gilded garlands and flowers in relief, in the Roman style. Hand-p...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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

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Glass, Wood

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
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Large 18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Fire Grate, Fireplace Grate
Located in Soest, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical fireplace basket - fire basket made of cast iron, brass and wrought iron. The basket is in a good condition and is fully functional. The total w...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Period Marine Landscape Credited to Warren Sheppard
By Warren W. Sheppard
Located in Roma, IT
This beautiful painting, due to its very high quality of execution, style and era, can be referred to the great artist Warren Sheppard, who specialized in seascapes. Of great evocati...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Canvas, Wood

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

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Iron

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. ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

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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