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
Sterling Silver Candlesticks Holders, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful versatile pair of sterling silver candlestick holders by Towle Silversmiths, circa mid to late-20th century, America. An elegant set for any dining table, mantle, sideboa...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neo-Classical Style Bergere Chairs W/ Faux Tortoise & Silver Gilt Frames - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of neo-classical style bergere chairs with faux tortoise and silver gilt frames the upholstery is in good condition and is a flax cotton linen blend. They have a very ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Custom Walnut Wood Table with Wishbone Stretcher by Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom walnut wine tasting table with narrow profile wishbone trestle base. Beautiful patina, breadboards on each end. Delicate and beautiful. As show in medium-dark walnut. Can be ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Baker Furniture Neoclassical Cherry Wood Pedestal Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional neoclassical or Empire style extension pedestal dining table
By Baker Furniture, "Palladian Collection"
USA, circa 1980s...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Ebony
Wedgwood Olive Green Jasper Dip Stoneware Garden Pot
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
Etruria, Staffordshire, early 20th century, turned Wedgwood shape no. 317, stoneware with olive green Jasper dip ground, decorated with sprigged white Jasper bas-relief depictions of...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Pair Mid-Century Neoclassical Brass & Glass Demi-Lune Side/EndTables/Nightstands
Located in Trensacq, FR
A charming pair of mid-century neoclassical brass & glass demi-lune Tables C1950s attributed to Maison Baguès. Each table stands on three fluted legs with tapered feet, a curved str...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$908 Sale Price
40% Off
Extraordinary Pair Of Ram’s Head Club Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional pair of club chairs with intricately carved frames with bold Rams Head arms. The generous seats and backs are custom upholstered in a fine and deep Celadon hue faux su...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Wooden coffee table with bronze claw feet and green leather on Top
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice coffee table is made of wood with bronze claw feet and green leather on Top. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
American Classical Bobbin Turned Spindle Fruitwood Poster Full Size Bed
Located in Germantown, MD
An American Classical Bobbin Turned Spindle Fruitwood Poster Full Size Bed Stead. Comes with slats. Measures 54" in width, 78" in depth and 72" in height. He...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Vintage Jasper Style Drop Front Secretary Desk & Cabinet
Located in Birmingham, AL
An authentic English Country slant front chestnut secretary bookcase hutch with glass front doors, adjustable mirror shelves. The secretary desk opens to a writing surface, a singl...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Brass and Wire Serpentine Form Fireplace Fender with Paw Feet and Ball Finials
Located in New York, NY
Classic Early American, English style fireplace fender constructed of woven wire, brass paw feet, and brass ball finials. This example is in very good, clean, original, ready to use ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Wire
Workstead Bole Sconce in Color
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
Bole positions a rotund form beneath a fabric shade, presenting a grounded yet buoyant composition for the wall. Available in White or Black Enamel, each version provides the perfect...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Enamel
$2,120 / item
Pair Of 18th Century Italian Figural Angel Wall Brackets
Located in Bradenton, FL
Pair of 18th Century Italian figural carved Angel wall brackets. Brackets feature charming angel faces under small flat shelf. Giltwood and painted, brackets have a wonderful old pat...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Contemporary Italian Hand Colored Roman Vase Print with Handcrafted Black Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Extra large Roman vase printed on a hand press on 100% cotton engraving paper.
Completely hand painted with a cream wash, umber highlights, and matte black details.
Light brown mat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
Pair of Trompe l'oeil Drink Tables After John Dickinson
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of Trompe l'oeil drink tables featuring composite faux marble blocks appearing to be wrapped in a draped cloth and tied with rope. Made in the manner and style of John...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Composition
French Cabinet “Bibus”
Located in Austin, TX
French cabinet ”Bibus” made of mahogany and finished with a Museum quality French polish. Featuring adjustable shelves and gilt brass trims throughout and “Toupies” legs. A stunning ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
$3,950
18th Century Italian Walnut Neoclassical Commode / Chest of Drawers
Located in Carmine, TX
Neoclassical commode / chest of drawers hand-made in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut inlaid veneer. The chest features three overlay drawers with beaut...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Brass Coffee Table, Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with black lacquered glass top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Gilt & Patinated Bronze Models of the Marly Horses After Guillaume Coustou
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This magnificent pair of gilt and patinated bronze sculptures faithfully reproduces the iconic Marly Horses, originally sculpted in marble by Guillaume Coustou (1677–1746) for the Ch...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Midcentury American Classical Solid Oak Pedestal or Plant Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
Midcentury American Classical Solid red Oak Pedestal or Plant Stand in very good vintage condition. Measures 12" in diameter and stands 33" tall. Very...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
Manifattura Artistica Le Porcellane Italian Gold-Plated Table Lamp Hand Painted
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Manifattura Artistica Le Porcellane is an Italian company, which for over 70 years, skilled hands give life to valuable achievement...
Category
1990s Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Fabric
Small Carved “Pierre Dur” Stone Garden Bench from Provence, France
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming Neoclassical bench from Provence, France, hand-carved in three sections. The polished pierre dur (hard stone) has a creamy hue with areas of gray and white striations, mak...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
Gumps of San Francisco Wall Mirror
By Gumps
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine & fancy original painted mid century wood frame mirror is in fine condition. It has the original Gumps of San Francisco label.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mirror
Antique Solid Patinated Brass Horse Head Walking Stick/ Cane Handle
By Hermès
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant solid patinated brass walking stick horse handle circa 1940's has thread for screw.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid 20th Century Mahogany and Upholstered Vanity Stool
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Mahogany and Upholstered Vanity Stool in great vintage condition
Measures 21" in width, 16.5" in depth and 20" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Upholstery
Set of Three Wrought Iron Italian Curule Style Stools
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Italian Curule style Wrought Iron Stools. A set of three are available, but priced individually.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Wedgwood Green Jasper Dip Stoneware Vase
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
Etruria, Staffordshire, late 19th/early 20th century, wheel-turned ovoid form vase shape number 1009 with white Jasper bas-relief depictions of muses, lion's masks, and draped flora,...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Cut Crystal Cake Patisserie Stand with Cover
Located in Miami, FL
This delightfully heavy, cut crystal cake or patisserie stand sits on a pedestal base. Perfect for displaying your culinary confections, this piece’s simp...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$675 Sale Price
22% Off
Neoclassical Style Steel and Brass Curule Stool Attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Neoclassical style curule stool made of steel and decorated with duck heads and brass feet. French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
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
Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Cherub Putti Fireplace Screen Fire Screen
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Large French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Cherub / Putti Fireplace Screen Fire Screen
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Dos Gallos Custom Round Beehive Pedestal Dining/Center Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful custom pedestal table with layered beehive base. Can be made in custom sizes and finishes, in walnut, oak or mahogany. Can be made with leaves. Made in Los Angeles. Shown h...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Neoclassical Style Round Brass Drinks Trolley by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style round bar. cart is made of brass with two glass shelves. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
1900 Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
circa 1900’s Caldwell leaded glass light fixture with 8 interior lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne.
Cushion included.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
c. 1790 English George III Bowfront Sideboard
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1790 George III bowfront sideboard, English. A stylish example raised on square, tapered legs with spade feet. A lightly contrastin...
Category
1790s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$4,500 / set
Italian Red Tole & Neoclassical Gilt Medallion Tea Canister Lamp, Circa 1950s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Red Tole & Neoclassical Gilt Medallion Tea Canister Lamp, Circa 1950
This Italian red tole tea canister lamp is a striking example of neoclassical design, featuring an elega...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
English Flow Blue Ceramic Decorative Trinket Dish by Enoch Wedgwood - England
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An early flow blue ceramic trinket dish or catchall by Enoch Wedgwood (Tunstall). This dish is created from a sturdy creamy white ceramic. It is deco...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Paint
19th Century French Gilt & Patinated Bronze Candelabras by Ferdinand Barbedienne
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Pair of 19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt & Patinated Bronze Candelabras by Ferdinand Barbedienne
This magnificent pair of French Neoclassical-style eight-light candelabras, attr...
Category
1870s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Griotte Marble, Bronze
Sybil Connolly, Tiffany & Co. Canape Plates
By Sybil Connolly, Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 porcelain canapé/luncheon plates depicting various flowers against a black background, from the series Mrs Delany's Flowers produced for Tiffany & Company. Sold as a set of ...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Marble Top Demilune Console
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century French Louis XVI painted marble top demilune console will make a beautiful accent for an entryway, hall or staircase! Resplendent with stunning architecture and embellis...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Workstead Pendolo Sconce Small
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The Pendolo Sconce is composed of a directional fabric cone, radiating a subtle cast of light into a space - and a focused beam of light - in a myriad o...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
$1,950 / item
18th Century Fine Pair of Neoclassical Commodes. Vienna, c. 1800.
Located in Vienna, AT
We are pleased to present this extraordinary pair of Viennese Neoclassical commodes, exemplifying the pinnacle of craftsmanship and design from the early 19th century, circa 1800. Th...
Category
Early 1800s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Cast Stone Birdbath Garden Ornament – Circa 1920
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Add timeless charm to your garden with this antique cast stone birdbath, dating back to circa 1920. Featuring a classical pedestal design, this elegant garden ornament showcases a na...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Set of Six 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent set of six late 19th century carved Italian dining armchairs crafted in the neoclassical taste. The chairs feature large painted square frames with round arms and legs ending...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Pendant Light
Located in New York, NY
1940's Neoclassical Style Antique Brass and Glass Pendant Light with Painted Swags and Bows. Brass finial on the bottom. 42" Long x 12"diameter. Good overall condition. Rewired with ...
Category
1940s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
20th Century "The Last Supper" Dark Metal Relief
Located in Miami, FL
"The Last Supper" metal relief.
Relief measurements without frame: 24 in x 14 in.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
$2,080 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Vintage Silver Plate Fighting Cock / Rooster Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
A well made pair of vintage silver plate fighting cock / rooster sculptures, circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 10"W x 5"D x 7"H....
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Neoclassical Leaded Stained Glass Pine Floral French Doors Sidelite 90"
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and impressive set of antique half glazed architectural salvaged French double doors and sidelites. Features a solid pine frame with arched, scrolled and neoclassical ribboned...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stained Glass, Pine
$8,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair Silverplated Christofle 'Dupérier' Collection 2 Light Candelabra
By Christofle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair Silverplated Christofle 'Dupérier' Collection 2 Light Candelabra France Circa 1900-1925
A stunning pair of silver-plated Christofle 'Dupérier' Collection two-light candelabra, ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Baker Furniture Neoclassical Mahogany and Brass Tea Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical style occasional side table or tea table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1980s
Mahogany, with satinwood inlay and mounted brass ormolu.
Measures: 23...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
12 Minton England French Enamel Custom Dinner Plates T Goode London Circa 1950's
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An elegant set of 12 dinner plates from the re known porcelain factory Minton England and custom ordered through London's premier table top retailer T Goode & ...
Category
1950s British Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Large Bronze Garden Sculpture Of A Neoclassical Youth With Tambourine
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impressive, large bronze garden statue depicting a Classical youth wearing a fleece sash around the hip, posed walking over a circular base with a tambourine raised high. The bron...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1900s Hurricane Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 traditional gild bronze and silver plate finish sconces with hurricane glass inset. Williamsburg style
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$3,800 / set
Almost Pair of Italian Neoclassic Arm Chairs, early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
In the 18th Century and early 19th Century, Chairs in continental Europe
were constructed of beechwood, on account of it's lightness and acceptance of stain and finishes.
The chairs ...
Category
1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-Century Brass Shell Platter
Located in Elkhart, IN
A mid-20th century brass clam shell platter.
Category
1970s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$44 Sale Price
32% Off
Stunning Blue Murano Glass Ormolu Mounted Round Table Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning Blue Murano Glass Ormolu Mounted Round Table Box
Italy, mid-20th century
This beautiful Blue Murano Glass Ormolu Mounted Round Table Box, made in Italy during the mid-20t...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of French Reproduction Empire Style Trumeaus
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning pair of reproduction French Empire-style trumeau mirrors with Neoclassical motifs decorating the painted gray-green frames for a sophisticated and timeless aesthetic acros...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Classic Hand Carved Solid Ironwood American Football Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful hand-carved solid ironwood football circa 1970's great detail and condition, polished ball sitting on a pedestal , a classic of American memorabilia. perfect for a Game lov...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Florentine Neoclassical Fluted Gilt and Cream Painted Pedestal, Italy, 1940
Located in Doylestown, PA
Neoclassical style parcel gilt and Gesso Venetian cream painted columnar pedestal stand, Italy, c. 1940. It features a square top over a fluted column on a square plinth to a stepped...
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gesso, Paint, Giltwood, Wood
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.