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
Mid-19th Century French Slate & Marble Mantle Clock
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century French slate & marble mantle clock. Drum head form. Black slate & green, black & white marble. Made by P. Marti et Cie. 8-day movement. History of clock repairs on b...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Slate
18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Period Painted Chest of Drawer
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming unusual small proportioned Neoclassical chest of drawers from 18th-century Sweden in muted blue-blackish tone. The chest comprises three drawers, including a top drawer wi...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
White Enamel Ashtray or Jewelry Dish, Neoclassical Style, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and well-made white 'guilloche' style enamel and metal footed ashtray or jewelry dish bowl, circa early to mid-20th century. Piece appears to have never been used. Bowl a...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$380 Sale Price
20% Off
Neoclassical Style Lacquered Five Panel Screen Fragment
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic Asian five panel screen fragment of a larger painted screen. The screen features a lacquered canvas over a wood frame depicting neoclassical style column architecture with f...
Category
20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Large Bronze Neoclassical Garden Sculpture Of A Youth With Tambourine
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive, large bronze garden statue depicting a Neoclassical youth wearing a fleece sash around the hip, posed walking over a circular base with a tambourine raised high. The b...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Folding Screen
Located in Houston, TX
This six-panel screen borrows from the Roman practice as an homage to the great designers that came before. Ancient roman courtyard houses typically had architectural elements crown ...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
$4,800
1930's French Gilt Bronze Light Fixtures with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930 French gilt bronze light fixture with 2 interior lights, and Opaline glass inset from a Paris Hotel (available also in silver finish)
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Late 18th-Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Writing Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant and understated neoclassical writing table in walnut, dating from the late 1700s. The large rectangular top features gently shaped edges and a smooth, generous surface tha...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Montereau Creil French Creamware Faïence d’Aix en Provence Architecture Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Neoclassical faïence transfer printed creamware plate produced by Montereau, Creil, circa 1824-1836.
A black transfer of an architectural im...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Creamware
BVIZ Antique Ottoman Empire Gold Embroidery Pillow
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Recently made toss pillow from early 19th century Ottoman Empire (modern day Turkey) raised gold metallic embroidery depicting a Neoclassical laurel wreath with little brass berries ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Feathers
Pair of French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns Planters, circa 1940
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish pair of vintage classic French cast iron garden urns or planters with the lovely original surface and patina, circa 1940. These beautiful jardinieres are a nice large size,...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
$1,595 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Bronze Young Man Sculpture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This striking bronze sculpture portrays a young boy in a moment of poised concentration, just before releasing his sling. The piece captures silent tension and inner focus with remar...
Category
1920s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Set of 8 Neoclassical Style Mastercraft Dining Chairs
By Mastercraft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 8 vintage Mastercraft Neoclassical style dining chairs. Ebonized chairs with bronze sabots have been professionally restored and upholstered in very nice coral colored faux le...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Provincial Deruta Hand Painted Faience Allegorical Pottery Jug Vase
By Deruta
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue, white, and yellow faience pottery jug or vase with handles featuring classical putti
By Deruta
Italy, Late 20th Century
Measures: 5"W x 5"D x 8.5"H...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Faience, Pottery
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
French 19th Century Petite Neoclassical Trumeau
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Fabulous Neoclassical inspired trumeau mirror from 19th century France with stylized motifs in parcel gilt. In the center of the frieze are two gilded, cherub-like figures wearing on...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold
Exceptional Bronze Garden Sculpture Of Neoclassical Youth With Tambourine
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large bronze garden statue depicting a smiling Neoclassical youth wearing fleece sash around the hip, posed walking over a circular base with a tambourine raised high.The bronze ...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair Large Italian Neoclassical Style Marquetry Commodes
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of stately 20th Century Italian two drawer chests featuring beautiful exotic wood marquetry.
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
18th Century Italian Walnut and Briarwood Inlaid Commode
Located in Carmine, TX
Commode hand-made in Italy in the mid 1700s using walnut and pine and decorated with walnut veneer and briarwood. The chest of drawers features three inset drawers that are opened wi...
Category
Mid-18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Burl
Vintage Sterling Silver Photo Frame RBB Sheffield 1990 20cm x 16cm
Located in London, GB
A superb decorative Neo-classical sterling silver photo frame, with makers mark RBB and hallmarks for Sheffield 1990.
Beautiful portrait rectangular frame decorated with tied ribbon...
Category
1990s Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
1970 Mid Century Brass Glass Top Coffee Cocktal Table
Located in Madrid, ES
A Spanish coffee or cocktail table from the 70's, made in solid brass and beveled glass top, at the base it has an x-shaped crosspiece. It stands on four legs with square geometric d...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Broyhill Stained Pine Bedside Chest of Drawers
By Broyhill
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Broyhill Stained Pine Bedside Chest of Drawers. Measures 27" in width, 17" in depth and 26" in height. Drawers inside are 16" in width x 13" in depth x 4.5" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
Pair of Antique Neo-Classical Bartolozzi Prints. 1907
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful prints of 18th Century Francesco Bartolozzi engravings after
Lady Diana Beauclerk
Publshed by Otto Limited, London 1907
Blank verso
...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
A Pair of French Neoclassical Brass & Glass Tables, possibly Maison Jansen.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is the model everyone wants to buy! Each with two-tiers with mottled glass mirrored shelves with beautiful and delicate galleries around the perimeters, all supported by tapered...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
1900 Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1900 Caldwell leaded glass hanging light fixture with interior lights. great condition.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$6,800 / item
12 Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Border Imari Pattern 8450 Bread & Butter Plates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 Royal Crown Derby porcelain bread & butter plates.
In the Border Imari pattern (No. 8450).
Consisting of 12 plates all with scalloped rims, gilt highlights, and im...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Neoclassical Style Replogle “World Classic” 16-Inch Globe on Brass Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
This elegant Replogle globe features a 16-inch diameter sphere mounted on an ornate neoclassical-style brass stand. The base showcases fluted ...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Classical Style 4 Pc. Brass Fireplace Tool Set circa 1900/20's
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional antique brass fireplace tool set to include a shovel, tongs, poker and the stand. Executed in the Aesthetic Movement style, m...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Wood China Cabinet / Hutch
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This elegant Italian hand-crafted two-part mahogany china cabinet, also known as a hutch, is a stunning addition to any dining or living room. The cabinet features interior glass she...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Alabaster Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
Neoclassical Alabaster Pedestal, with acanthus motifs, circular top and octagonal base. 39.5" H x 12" Diameter. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Classic Leather Sofa Couch
By Classic
Located in New York, NY
Comfy burgundy leather sofa, with brass studs. Classic form, original condition, clean, ready to use. Cushions do sit flat, they were just not p...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Rare Pink Velvet Fortuny Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning pair of vintage Fortuny pillows features an especially rare and unique pink and gold velvet design, making them true statement pieces for any elegant interior. The fron...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silk, Velvet, Down
$1,200 / set
Wonderful French Bronze Readed & X Louis XVI Lantern Fixture Curved Glass Panels
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French bronze readed & X pattern, Louis XVI style lantern fixture having 3 curved glass panels and on the interior a rewired with new sockets 3 candelabra light clust...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Antiqued Neoclassic Painted Chests, Contemporary
Located in Westport, CT
A lovely pair of handmade Scandinavian style three-drawer chests in pine and painted in a lovely antiqued light greige crème pallet. Detailed with dentil trim above a reeded first ...
Category
2010s German Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
Italian Sculpture Of The Goddess Hygieia Early 20th Century
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Early 20th Century Italian Plaster Sculpture of Hygieia on Green Marble Plinth
A finely crafted early 20th-century Italian plaster sculpture depicting Hygieia, the revered Greek and...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique French Neoclassical Oak Marble Mirrored Dresser Sideboard Buffet Server
Located in Dayton, OH
Impressive antique French Louis XV sideboard vanity / server / wash basin / buffet. Made of quartersawn oak featuring Neoclassical styling w...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
$4,095 Sale Price
30% Off
C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back 1 Round back Available
By Gunlocke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous collection of hardwood bankers chairs often found in offices, jury rooms, conference centers etc. Created from oak maple and walnut these chairs are heavy duty quality seating, great for a dining area. 3 chairs available and have some variations to them, 3 are more square in the back. Different makers, some are gunlocke chair co...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
Beautiful Brass & Bevelled Glass Console Table by LaBarge
By LaBarge
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Timeless vintage LaBarge console table having classic brass base with decorative finials, stretcher and wonderful hoof feet.
Top is rectangular bevelled glass.
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Portland Blue Jasperware Bowl with White Overlay by Wedgwood England
By Wedgwood
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A stunning Neoclassical Wedgwood Portland blue bowl with a white overlay. This piece is believed to have been a small sugar bowl, however we think it...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
$187 Sale Price
25% Off
An Italian silver shell form centerpiece by Buccellati, 20th century
By Buccellati
Located in View Park, CA
A sea shell centerpiece made of solid heavy gauge sterling silver and with conch shell feet by Buccellati, signed, Italy 20th century. This rare and elegant neoclassical treasure wi...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
French Neoclassical Style Cast Stone Garden Center Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent French round garden center table featuring a 2 inch thick molded cast stone top. The massive top is supported by a Greco-Roman neoclassical style corinthian column capital cr...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Maitland Smith Red Orange Tessellated Stone Pedestal
Located in Houston, TX
Late 20th-Century tessellated red orange Mactan stone tapered pedestal featuring patinated brass trim.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Brass
Crystal Centerpiece Vase, Circa 1950's American
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
American Crystal Vase from the 1950's
Substantial vase with many uses. Would make a wonderful addition to any home as a centerpiece filled with fresh flowers or standing alone on a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
French Alpine Green Marble Pedestal, Neoclassical Column, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A french neoclassical 19th century alpine green marble pedestal column with gilded bronze decoration.
Take into account that the colors on the items may vary depending on the type o...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
$2,771 Sale Price
20% Off
Lampada in Porcellana Dipinta a Mano e Ormolu di Mangani Firenze Anni Settanta
Located in Milano, MI
Lampada da tavolo fiorentina vaso a forma di urna dipinto a mano dalla ditta italiana Mangani di Firenze di gusto neoclassico, con volute e dettali floreali dipinti in oro, manici e ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Romweber Neoclassical Greco Roman Column Form Carved Mahogany Console Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Empire, Neoclassical, or Regency style console table, sofa table, or entry table with Greco Roman column form
By Romweber
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Measures: 60"...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage European 25S Santa Claus Christmas Ornaments Figurines
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cute set if 25 Vintage European Mercury glass Handpainted Christmas ornaments/ Christmas Santa Claus in beautiful red and gold with glitter.
Category
1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
American Mahogany Drop Leaf table
Located in Huntington, NY
Late 18th Century Mahogany Drop leaf Table
each side with Gate leg Carved edge & legs
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Primitive Hutch Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 19th century Farm / Hutch table with a two board Pine top and Pine and Poplar base. The breadboard end storage lid with the original hinges opens to a nice large storage area. ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
John Vesey Steel Bronze Neoclassical Library Table Desk
By John Vesey
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Glamorous and opulent 1960s stainless steel clad writing table, library table, or bureau plat desk designed by John Vesey (American 1924-1992). Made in the grand neoclassical French ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Vintage Italian Neoclassical White Marble Column Form Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical White Marble Column Form Table Lamps - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 34.5" H (to finial) x 22.5" H (to light socket) x 5.5" W x 5.5" D. {...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Spanish Revival Sunburst Wrought Ceiling Light Fixture
Located in Barcelona, ES
An sculptural wrought iron and glass light fixture with neoclassical and Gothic Revival accents. Spain, 1940s.
This hand forged iron fixture has a highly decorative design with fleu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Baker Architectural Neoclassical Style Painted Library Bookcases
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of architectural painted library bookcases or display cabinets hand-crafted by Baker. Each large cabinet has an arched opening surmounted by a corniced top. The cases have...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of 20th Century Footed Danish Silver Plate Caster, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Sheffield, MA
Each of the neoclassical pair of 20th century Danish silver plated salt shakers stand on four acanthus-leafed feet. The surfaces are embellished with undulating ribbing. The bottoms ...
Category
20th Century Danish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
$122 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Exquisite Pair of Neo-Gothic Gold-Plated Brass Candlesticks, c. 1850-1890
Located in Skien, NO
Exquisite Pair of 19th-Century Neo-Gothic Gold-Plated Brass Candlesticks – German Antique Masterpieces (c. 1850-1890)
**A Rare & Opulent Neo-Gothic Treasure**
This stunning matched ...
Category
19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Gold Plate
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Large Pair of French Patinated Bronze Neoclassical Sconces, Mid 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of French Patinated Bronze Neoclassical Sconces with Empire Influences, Mid-20th Century, Candelabra Bulb up to 60W
A grand pair of French patinated bronze wall sconces, ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style 8-Iight Italian Porcelain and Brass Chandelier, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Elegant neoclassical style chandelier, eight lights, in porcelain decorated in pure gold and gold plated brass. Italian production from the 1960s.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold, Brass
19th Century Monumental Triple-Basin Iron Fountain by Val d'Osne Foundry, France
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-19th Century monumental Neoclassical triple-basin iron fountain with sculptural motif of children by Val d'Osne Foundry, France
By: Val d'Osne Foundry
Material: iron, metal
Tech...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Iron
Ralph Lauren Polo Mahogany Bedside Tables, 1990s. Set of 2.
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Asaa, DK
Ralph Lauren Polo Mahogany Bedside Tables, 1990s. Set of 2.
Pair of large and stunning drum shaped nightstands in solid Mahogany from the Ralph Lauren Polo Home Collection. Labelled...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Early 18th c. Carved and Gilded Regence Wall Brackets
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of elaborate gilded wall brackets having shaped platforms resting on scrolled supports with intricately carved acanthus decoration. French Regence period, circa 1720.
Category
Early 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Vintage Replogle World Globe On Stand
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Vintage 1980s 16" Replogle World Globe on Wooden Stand
Discover a piece of history with this beautifully crafted vintage Replogle globe, perfect for any collector or world...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
$311 Sale Price
20% Off
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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