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
French Neoclassical Style Garden Dining Suite by Sifas
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of French neoclassical style patio and garden dining suite hand-crafted by Sifas. The set consists of four dining chairs and one round dining table. The set is from their Kr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Maison Jansen, Neoclassical Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass Top
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style rectangular coffee table is made of brass with fluted legs and a stretcher on the bottom part. It has a black lacquered glass shelf on top with brass tri...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Jasperware Espresso Coffee Cup Saucer Copeland Spode
By Copeland
Located in New York, NY
An English jasperware espresso coffee or tea demitasse cup and saucer, in the Neoclassical style, by Copeland Spode, circa 19th century, England. A beautiful cup and saucer with Neoc...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Venetian Hand-Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes or Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
A fine pair of Venetian Hand Painted Neoclassical Style Commodes or Chest of Drawers featuring fine scroll work in hues of yellow ochres, olive greens and blues on an antiqued white ...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
John F Kennedy Bust by Edward Schillaci for Austin Productions 1960s
Located in San Diego, CA
Bust by artist Edward Schillaci who sculpted for Austin Productions from the 1950s thru the 1960s. This bust captured the essence of the then (1964) departed 35th U.S. President wit...
Category
1960s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Plaster
Neoclassical Octagonal Green Guilloche & Ormolu Box, after Faberge
By Fabergé
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical octagonal green Guilloche & Ormolu box, after Faberge
A fine late 20th century example, intricate, well executed example, with presentati...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Stoneware figural statue of Erin, the personification of Ireland
Located in Katonah, NY
A rare stoneware figure of Erin, the female personification of Ireland, the partially-draped figure playing a small harp and standing alongside a tree trunk encircled with roses and ...
Category
1860s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
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
Three Tiers Mahogany and Brass Side Table by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 tiers side table is made of mahogany and brass. This is a French work by famous designer Maison Jansen. Circa 1940.
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Turned Vintage Floor Lamp Classical Style, French, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French floor lamp in brass made circa 1960.
Simple, elegant design.
Height given without bulb and shade
This is suitable to USA or European and UK standards.
Sold without shade.
S...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Stone Neoclassical Ionic Column Capital Stand, 19th Century
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Greek or Roman Neoclassical style cast stone Ionic column capital. This piece of architectural salvage would make a lovely objet d'art, ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Set of Four Michael Taylor Design Montecito Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of four patio and garden Montecito chairs designed by Michael Taylor. The set features recently re-powder coated frames in a very dark gun m...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Silver Plate Shabbas Candle Holders W/ Stylized Floral Repouse by B. Henneberg
Located in New York, NY
This gleaming Pair of Silver Plate Shabbas Candlestick Holders W/Stylized Floral Repouse by B. Henneberg Warsaw originates from Poland, C.1880. They feature rectilinear bases providi...
Category
1880s Polish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Vintage Hitchcock Maple Drop Leaf Breakfast Table and Matching Side Chairs
By Hitchcock
Located in Westfield, MA
This charming vintage Hitchcock maple breakfast table with matching side chairs offers a perfect blend of traditional New England craftsmanship and timeless appeal. The drop-leaf tab...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maple
American Early 19th Century Fireplace Surround
Located in Norwood, NJ
Beautiful late American Federal/Classical period mahogany carved fireplace surround. Possibly Philadelphia. With carved tapered and fluted columns and oval shell rosettes. Center und...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
1920's Neoclassical style Ebonized & Gilt Wood Rocking Chair
Located in Opa Locka, FL
1920's Neoclassical style Ebonized and Gilt Wood Rocking Chair. Very nice neoclassic carving.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
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
Norman Rockwell Fish Finders Four Seasons Gorham 10.5” Collector Plate
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Norman Rockwell Fish Finders plates Four Seasons Gorham 10.5” Collector Plate.
Norman Rockwell 1976 Limited Edition Fine China collector plate by ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
French Cast Stone Garden Bust of Ariadne, Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Cast Stone Garden Bust of Ariadne, Circa 1900
France Early 20th Century
This French Cast Stone Garden Bust of Ariadne, dating to the early 20th century (circa 1900), is a s...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Pair of Mario Papperzini for John Salterini Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large pair of mid-century modern iron patio and garden dining chairs attributed to Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The tall chairs have an iconic design with a square back inset...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Tiffany Style Table Lamp With Dragonflies Design
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Tiffany Style table lamp. Its shade is shaped as an umbrella. Its stained glass depict different shades of red, orange, yellow and green....
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stained Glass
French Neoclassical Style White Alabaster, Gilt Bronze and Brass Pendant Light
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical style alabaster, gilt bronze, and brass pendant light fixture.
This impressive antique pendant light features a beautifully shaped carved white and ivory tone ala...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
An Exceptional Antique Cast Iron Garden Fountain
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant 19th Century tiered Cast Iron Fountain in a fine weathered Green paint. The finely proportioned central support with fluted column base supports two elegant scalloped tier...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Traditional Leather Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in rich, full-grain havana brown leather, this chair exudes luxury while offering durability for years of use. The gently rolled back, curved arms, and detailed nailhead ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Brass Drinks Trolley with Blueish Glass shelves by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style drinks trolley is made of brass with blueish glass shelves. Top tray is removable and can be used to present drinks, bottles or others. ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
A Pair Of NEOCLASSICAL WALL APPLIQUES LAMPS, Geoges JOUVE Style, France 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional pair of wall lights with 2 faces, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, in off-white enameled plaster, circular wall bases, 2 thick arms of square section surmounted b...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Enamel
Pair of Neoclassical Style Iron Garden Lounge Chairs and Ottomans
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing pair of bronzed iron patio and garden lounge chairs with matching ottomans crafted in the neoclassical taste with an x form backsplat. Constructed from wrought iron with a d...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Curule Leather Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Reupholstered
Materials: Italian Leather, Carved Wood
Style: Italian Neoclassical
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900.
Museum quality.
In the George III style, designed by Paulding Farnham for Tiffany and Co, New York.
Of palatial and monumental size.
Centerpiece: 15" high x 30" wide x 27" deep
Plateau: 3" high x 39" wide x 34" deep
In excellent condition, ready to place.
Of oval form, the everted rims formed of openwork scrolling classical foliage and bellflower swags, the tops applied with standing scrolling foliage with four silver caryatid female figures, the bases overlaid with acanthus and palmettes. The original, silver mirrored plateau...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
19th Century, KPM Berlin Porcelain Cobalt & Gilt Tea Cup & Saucer
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century KPM Berlin porcelain tea cup and saucer set exemplifies the height of European porcelain craftsmanship. The set is adorned in a deep cobalt blue glaze, co...
Category
19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
1980s Rattan and Rush Chair, Table, and Lamp Set, 3 Piece Set
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage custom rattan and rush chair, Rattan side table and rush lamp. Lamp does not come with shade. Chair is ready for your choice of Seat cushion to match...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Rush
Revolving Mahogany Bookcase Drum Table
By Duncan Phyfe
Located in Southampton, NJ
Early 20th c. English Neoclassical revolving Mahogany side drum table featuring book case cubbies on a pedestal base with brass paw feet & custom glass top. The sweet smaller size is...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Zabihi Collection Ivory Antique Persian Afshar Square Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
1st quarter of the 20th Century Persian Afshar Rug square rug
Details
rug no. j3746
size 5' 3" x 6' (160 x 183 cm)
Category
Early 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool
Thomasville Arched Eight Dresser Chest with Clock
By Thomasville
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This chest has five drawers on the exterior and three hidden behind the clock. The drawers are built with dove tail joins which make them very strong. The exterior drawers are five i...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Early 20th-C. Italian Neo-Classical Style Faux Marble Painted Demilune Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a show stopper! It is an early 20th century Italian neo-classical style faux marble painted demilune cabinet. The coloration is wonder...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paint, Wood
Antique French 'Allegory of Love' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Soest, NL
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical fireback with an allegory of love. The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cr...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Neoclassical Greco-Roman Klismos Chaise Lounge 3 Available
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare, late 20th Century Neoclassical Greco Roman Klismos Chaise Lounge, crafted from cast aluminum by Restoration Hardware.
A modern interpretation of t...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Five Rose Tarlow Style Iron Lattice Garden Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical set of five iron patio and garden armchairs made in the style and manner of Rose Tarlow. The chairs feature large hand-crafted iron frames with a neoclassical style lattice...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Wonderful Vaughan Bell Jar Glass Star Brass Pendant Light Lantern Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Vaughan Bell Jar Glass Star Brass Pendant Light Lantern Fixture, With A 3 Light Cluster, Accompanied By Chain And Canopy For Installation.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Monumental French Limestone Garden Dining Table by Formations
By Formations
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke neoclassical style French limestone patio and garden dining table crafted by Formations Hollywood, CA. Custom made table constructed on a monumental scale weighing nearly 900...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Limestone, Iron
Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan Florentine Garden Dining Suite
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional wrought aluminum patio and garden outdoor furniture dining suite designed by Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan. From the Fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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 French Hand Painted Neoclassical Wall Hanging Architectural Screen Panels
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Wall hanging Neoclassical Archictural panels, circa last quarter 20th century. Depicting the interior walls of a temple or residence of royalty. Each is painted on board with a me...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
French 19th Century Cast Iron Urn
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large, Neoclassical cast iron garden urn from the 19th century, exhibiting all the elegance and grandeur of the period. Painted in a deep green, the urn features iconic and timeles...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Rare 17th Century Antique Figural Griffon Carved Oak Brass Lantern Clock 58"
Located in Dayton, OH
An exceptional hanging lantern clock from the 17th Century. The clock is housed within a hooded glass case with Grecian style carved columns, gadrooning and acanthus scrolled accents...
Category
17th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Neoclassical Period 1790s Walnut and Mahogany Commode with Cross Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical period walnut and mahogany four-drawer commode from circa 1790 with cross banding, classical hardware and tapered legs. This exquisite Italian Neoclassical pe...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany, Walnut
Antique Early American Style Curly Maple Drop Leaf Gateleg Dining Console Table
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive 19th century American gate leg table. Made from a beautiful curly (tiger) maple with hand turned legs and a drawer along the fron...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maple
Vintage Brass Serpent Snake Candle Holder
Located in Elkhart, IN
A wonderful Art Deco style brass snake candle holder.
circa mid-20th century
Measures: 4.75"W × 3.25"D × 8.5"H
Excellent original vintage ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique early 19th century handmade American corner cabinet
Located in Allentown, PA
This is a mid 19th century handmade antique cherry wood corner cupboard, This classic American antique features hand blown individual glass panels to the front doors with its original glass knobs. This handmade cabinet has a beautiful antique patina to the surface of the Cherrywood. This Pennsylvania...
Category
Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Wedgwood Jasperware Neoclassical Royal Blue Etruscan Pitcher
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Wedgwood, a deep blue Neo-Classical style pitcher, in the Etruscan shape and pattern, date marked 1930s.
White sprigged figural decoration applied over a deep blue ground. The ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Bronze Dore Mounted Crystal Baccarat Style Centerpiece
By Baccarat
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exquisite Dore bronze and diamond cut crystal oval centerpiece in the style of Baccarat. Crystal bowl and pedestal stand on bronze lion paw f...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Red lacquer 2 tier Maison Baguès Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Red lacquer 2 tier Maison Baguès Side Table
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 1900s Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Sectional Barrister's Bookcase
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Globe Wernicke four tier glazed sectional / modular / barrister's bookcase 1920s
Comes apart in sections for easy transportation.
With original ivorine Globe-Wernicke Co of Lon...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Sterling Silver Fluted & Spiral Grooved Column Candle Holders
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite pair of neoclassical sterling silver candle holders originates from England, circa 1960. Each holder features a beautifully fluted column design with intricate spiral ...
Category
1960s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of French Bronze and Glass Mirrored Half Lantern Wall Sconces, 1970s
Located in Wiesbaden, Hessen
A pair of mirrored half lanterns wall sconces, France, ca. 1970s.
Those highest quality wall lights are made of solid bronze surrounded by three glass panel and rectangular mirrored...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Kling Furniture Mid Century Solid Cherry Tiered Bedside Table Nightstand
Located in Germantown, MD
A Kling Furniture Mid Century Solid Cherry Tiered Bedside Table Nightstand.
Measures 24" in width, 19" in depth and 30.75" in height. Lower tier clearance is 7.75" and upper tier c...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry
French Steel And Brass Gueridon attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Jansen Steel And Brass Gueridon
Offered is a rare and ususual 1970's era French Maison Jansen stainless steel tripod table, side table or gueridon with brass or bronze ...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Pair of Antique Mahogany Neoclassical Side Tables With Lyre Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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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