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: 20th Century
Italian Alabaster Lamp circa 1940s
Located in Round Top, TX
Alabaster is made from an array of materials derived from two unique minerals: calcite, which is a carbonate of calcium, and gypsum, a hydrous sulfate of calcium. It was used across ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
1970′ Tripartite Table Maison Charles Crossbow, Jansen Or Baguès Decor Palm Tree
Located in Paris, FR
Tripartite crossbow-shaped Maison Charles table in gilt bronze with white marble top, uprights with palm tree decor, Everything is screwed.
Circa 1970...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Vintage Pair of Giltwood Silver Neoclassical Lamps, a Set
Located in Lomita, CA
This is a highly detailed pair of French neoclassical style silver leaf giltwood urn lamps featuring hand carved draped foliate garland motifs. These Louis XVI style lamps are mounte...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Italian Newspapers-Classical Style Hand Painted Top Cabinet / Credenza
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a hand painted Italian Neo-classical style cabinet with faux marble top. It also features a blush toned real marble top. The cabinet opens to a single shelf. The neutral ton...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Russian Neoclassical Six Light Chandelier, Bronze and Crystal
Located in Manhasset, NY
Russian neoclassical six light chandelier. Bronze and crystal decorated ballroom form chandelier having crystal bobeches under and ebony bronze central apron with matching tier on to...
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Boho 1974 Monumental Jaru Plaster Lion
Located in west palm beach, FL
Command attention with this magnificent Vintage 1974 Jaru Plaster Lion, a quintessential piece from the renowned Los Angeles-based Jaru ceramic and plaster company. This striking scu...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Multi Coloured Marble Bust In The classical Style
Located in Southall, GB
A very attractive multi coloured marble male bust on a black stand. The carving is crisp and precise with lots of detail to the hair, features and bear...
Category
Late 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
1980s Vintage Boho Tessellated Stone Obelisk Etagere
Located in west palm beach, FL
Make a monumental statement with this rare and captivating Vintage Tessellated Stone Obelisk Etagere, a true fusion of classical form and Postmodern design. This striking piece comma...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
Vintage Regency Mahogany and Birdseye Duncan Phyfe Square Dining Table
Located in west palm beach, FL
Discover timeless elegance with this magnificent Vintage Regency Mahogany and Birdseye Duncan Phyfe Square Dining Table. A truly impressive statement piece, this table features a lus...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Regency Wrought Iron and Brass Arrow Pedestal
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this exceptional Vintage Regency Wrought Iron and Brass Arrow Pedestal, a testament to enduring craftsmanship and classical design. This stately piece capt...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Brass, Wrought Iron
20th C. Exceptional Framed Hand-Carved Wood Relief of the Last Supper, Rare
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century Exceptional Framed Hand-Carved Wood Relief of the Last Super.
Continental tropical baroque heavy solid wood frame, carved by a master carver. The piece has elaborately carved opulent heavy foliage frame around a meticulously hand carved fugures of Jesus and the 12 Apostles...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of Octagonal Reconstituted Stone Urns
Located in London, GB
A pair of octagonal mid-20th century reconstituted stone urns in the neoclassical style with carved foliate detail raised on small socles, Eng...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
Italian Neo-Classic Flip Top Console Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic demilune shaped console table with flip top design and supported on square tapered legs.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Wonderful French Petite Bronze Single Light Torchiere Filigree Oval Back Sconce
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French style, antique patina bronze single candelabra light torchiere form with filigree and oval back plate neoclassical single sconce. UL certified wired and ready to i...
Category
20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Miniature Mignonnette Brass Carriage Clock with Beveled Glass circa 1900
Located in Savannah, GA
This brass Mignonnette No.3 carriage clock features a rectangular
top with folding handle over rectangular beveled glass
escapement. The four beveled glass sides are held by plain
og...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Enamel
Mid-Century Royal Trust Company Framed Wall Plaque with Indigenous Chief
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This wall plaque is unsigned with respect to the maker, but it is presumed to have been made in Canada in approximately 1950 in a traditional style. The plaque is composed of a very ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Spelter
Maison Jansen Attributed Neoclassical Dining Table, France, Circa 1960s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maison Jansen Attributed Neoclassical Dining Table, France, Circa 1960s
This neoclassical dining table, attributed to Maison Jansen, France, circa 1960s, combines clean architectura...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Metal
Giant Bishop Chess Piece Wooden
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Very nice giant Bishop chess piece. Made of several woods following a pattern. The top comes off, and it has something like an urn, maybe a secret hidden place.
Chess is a two-pla...
Category
1910s Unknown Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Silvered Bronze Ormolu Caldwell 3 Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French Empire / neoclassical silvered bronze set of 3 sconces in the manner of Caldwell set on black velvet Backplate with silvered bronze ormolu mounts.
Rewired and rea...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu, Bronze
Oval Brass Bar Cart by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style oval bar cart is made of brass with glass trays. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassic-Style Raised Side Chest, Adorn w/Delicate Inlay Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical-style wooden raised side chest, with delicate inlay accents, from the mid 20th century. This vintage chest from Italy, designed with Neoclassic influences and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
E. 1900's Antique French Neoclassical, Carved, Walnut, On Stand, Figural Cabinet
Located in Austin, TX
Handsome Antique Cabinet French Neoclassical, Carved, Walnut, On Stand, Figural, 20th Century Early. 1900's!! Great for displays of your antique treasures!
French Neoclassical carv...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Wonderful Pair of Caldwell Bronze Patinated Regency Neoclassical Empire Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful pair of Caldwell bronze patinated two-tone classical French style Regency, neoclassical, Empire two-light sconces completely rewired with new candelabra sockets.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Henkel-Harris Virginia Tortoiseshell Faux Painted Fine Lacquered Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This is a rare and fine, Lacquered Tortoiseshell Faux Painted Side Table by Henkel-Harris, 20th c.
This charming small chest side table with two...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Mahogany Neoclassical Style Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mahogany, Neoclassical style armchairs with painted inlay back. Hand painted inlay features cherub and leaf details. Tapered legs and black back spindles. Great age and patin...
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
French Maison Jansen Neo-Classical Style Steel Brass Tiger Velvet Daybed Settee
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is late 20th century French Maison Jansen style steel and brass neo-classical daybed. The tiger velvet cushion and pillows could be Scalamandre, but I have no way of knowing for...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Column Bookends, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A rich pair of brown wood fluted column bookends, in the Neoclassical design style, circa late-20th century.
Category
Late 20th Century Malaysian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Waterford Cut Crystal Leaded Glass Urn Form Brass Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Waterford "Lismore" Cut Crystal Leaded Glass Urn Form Brass Mounted Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 27.5" H (to finial) x 19" H (to light socket) ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Curious French Sideboard Signed E. Duru
Located in Rome, IT
A curious French early 20th century sideboard signed E. Duru with three doors. White and green veined marble-top. Neo Greek vase form feet. Signed in centre of the front door.
Measu...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Fine Pair French Dore Bronze Neoclassical Rams Head Linke Filigree Swag Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful Large pair of beautifully etched doré bronze two-arm sconces with filigree draping and swags with fluting detail and decor around the bobeches and a ram's head center med...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Two Neoclassical Style Russian Cut Glass and Ormolu Vases
Located in London, GB
Two neoclassical style Russian cut glass and Ormolu vases
Russian, 20th century
Dimensions: Height 32cm, width 16cm, depth 12cm
Each vase in thi...
Category
20th Century Russian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Pair of Late 20th Century Bronze Statues on Wooden Columns
Located in Dallas, TX
Accessorize an office or library shelving with this pair of small bronze statues mounted on wooden plinths. Each statue depicts a figure from classical antiquity: the one on the left...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Wonderful Pair Caldwell Two-Arm Brass Bronze Wreath Neoclassical Regency Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Handsome Pair Of Stamped E.F. Caldwell Two-Arm Brass / Bronze Wreath Urn Top Neoclassical, Regency Wall Sconces, Rewired With Up To 60 Watt Edison Bulb...
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Finely Carved Round Florentine Polychromed & Gilt Lemon, Laurel Wood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Finely Carved Round Florentine Polychromed & Gilt Lemon & Leaf Motif Mirror, Italy, 1900s
A beautiful, finely carved Florentine round mirror, craft...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Wonderful Pair French Neoclassical Empire Patina Gilt Bronze Filigree Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of French Neoclassical Empire Patinated & Gilt Bronze Filigree Center Two Arm Sconces Completely Rewired With New Candelabra Sock...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Italian Neoclassical Empire White Glazed Terracotta Mantel Vase Urn 21"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Italian terracotta / earthenware ceramic urn featuring Neoclassical / Empire styling. Bullet shaped base with ribbed details, wrapped with swags of laurel leaves, narrowing t...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Beautiful Neoclassical Set Six French Bronze Crystal Caldwell Starburst Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful neoclassical French bronze and crystal set of Six sconces in the manner of Caldwell with two arms that are adjustable and a center starburst with crystal spears.
Rewired...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Early 20th Century English Carved and Painted Neo-Classical Jardinières
Located in London, GB
A Pair of hand carved Neo-Classical Jardinières
By Lenygon & Abbot
The design derived from the ancient Roman sarcophagus, these carved planters are supported on lion's paw feet, the oval fluted bodies dressed with Lion's masks.
circa 1920
The Lion Mask holding a ring in its mouth derives from Ancient Roman furniture...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
1980's Gail Packer (American), Signed & Framed Aquatint Etching, Artist's Proof
Located in Morristown, NJ
Gail Packer (American, 1945-2008), "Vineyard at Geyserville II", color etching on paper, pencil signed, titled and numbered "A.P." lower margin, matted and framed under glass,
This...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper
Salviati Venetian Stemware Octagonal Service with Gold & White Enamel Decoration
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This tall and elegant large and extensive set of hand blown Venetian stemware is decorated with gold and polychrome enamel "jewels". Attributed to Sa...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Neoclassical Style Giltwood Beveled Mirror
Located in Astoria, NY
Neoclassical style beveled mirror with carved giltwood molding to top and bottom. Measures: 34" H x 19" W.
Dealer: S138XX.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Bidjar Carpet
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century Persian Bidjar Rug
Details
rug no. j4355
size 8' 9" x 12' 1" (267 x 368 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool
A Fine Antique French Neoclassical Style Carved Alabaster and Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A fine antique French neoclassical style carved alabaster and patinated bronze chandelier of fine detail embellished with neoclassical figures in relief playing musical instruments.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
20th C Original Painted Hubley Boston Terrier Doorstop
By Hubbly
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20th C original painted Hubley Boston Terrier doorstop.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Giltwood Wall Brackets or Shelves
Located in Firenze, IT
This pair of wall brackets or little shelves come from a private house here in Florence, the owner commissioned them to match them with the design of a pair of antique 17th century w...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Venetian Style Mirrored Chest or End Table from Italy
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Italian mirrored chest or nightstand or end table in the Venetian style, featuring a rectangular mirrored glass top over a mirrored frieze cabinet of three sides adorned with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Bronze Wall Lamps, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant mid-century bronze wall lamps with frosted glass.
The lamps emit a soft light.
Tested and ready for use with a regular e14 lamp.
1960...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Custom French Neoclassical or Empire Style Cherry & Burl Wood Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An exceptional custom made vintage coffee table with a burl wood inlaid cherry top. The base is believed to be a converted French Empire style chandelier. The feet have ball bearing ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Louis the 15th style Gold Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant pair of wall sconces is made of gold gilt bronze. This is a French work in the style of Louis the 15th. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage English Country Iron Bronze Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style bronze tone iron garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 11"W x 7.5"D x 14.5"H
Very ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
American Hooked Rug with Basket-Weave Pattern and Flowers
Located in Atlanta, GA
American Hooked Rug with Basket-Weave Pattern and Flowers. Rug/G-1002. Ingenious in style, color and composition, the features in this spectacular, antique American hooked rug creat...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cotton
Neoclassical Style Composition Plaque
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An Neoclassical composition plaque, from the Tucker collection, made by British make-up artist Christopher Tucker.
This decorative piece is a copy of a Georgian chimney piece, origi...
Category
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Composition, Metal, Steel
Antique Chateauneuf de Pape Red & Gilt Zinc Grape Hod
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Chateauneuf de Pape Red and Gilt Zinc Grape Hod
France, circa 1900s
A fine example from the world of French winemaking history is this exquisite antique Chateauneuf de Pape ...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Zinc
Lovely Round Concrete Garden Figural Relief Wall Sculpture
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Lovely romantic round figural garden wall sculpture having two lovers in a gorgeous gestural pose.
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Neoclassical Table Lamp with Marble Foot and Egyptian Warrior under the Shade
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Very rare table lamp with a brass Egyptian warrior walking on a marble base. The shade, which is gold colored on the inside, provides for a warm light. A true personilty.
Category
20th Century Dutch Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Antique Reed & Barton American Edwardian Classical Sterling Silver Trophy Cup
Located in New York, NY
Turn-of-the-century Edwardian sterling silver trophy cup. Made by Reed & Barton in Taunton, Mass. Faceted baluster with scalloped and beaded rim. Reeded and leaf-capped, -wrapped, an...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Spectacular Pair of Sheffield Fluted Columnar Banquet Lamps
Located in Milford, NH
An impressive pair of large silver plated candlestick or banquet lamps in the Neoclassical style with Corinthian columns, probably Sheffield, with scrollwork capitals, converted to ...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sheffield Plate
Mid-20th Century Handmade Persian Traditional Tabriz Accent Rug in Blonde
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Persian Tabriz accent rug handmade during the mid-20th century with a traditional design consisting of an intricate large medallion and corner spandrels predominantly in cr...
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool
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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