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.
Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.
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Style: Neoclassical
Large Antique Floor Mirror
Located in Westwood, NJ
Standing tall at an impressive 84 inches, this mirror features a misty églomisé surface, accented with a fading grid pattern that plays a captivating game of hide and seek across it...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Wooden Casket Box with Mirror mid 19th century Flame Mahogany Biedermeier
Located in Sweden, SE
This exquisite flame mahogany veneered casket, originating from Central Europe mid 19th century, is a stunning example of Neoclassical applied arts. Its original shape and high quali...
Category
Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Rare Russell Woodard Rocking chairs + Side Table, Salterini, Wrought Iron, MCM
Located in San Jose, CA
A beautiful set of rocking armchairs with matching side table.
Salterini collection
Daisies pattern
Made by Russell Woodard
Circa 1960’s
Made of wrought Iron
chairs in great working...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Antique French Gilt Bronze Table Clock - Eagle
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A stunning large sized original antique French table clock. It is in the classical style and features a beautifully modelled eagle seated on the cushion shaped top. The case is decor...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Florentine Baroque Gold Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Italian Florentine baroque rococo style wall mirror
Italy, Circa 1960s
Gold gilt wood, with mirror.
Measures: 7.25"W x 1.25"D x 12"H.
Very good original vintage condit...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Maitland Smith tessellated marble Pedestal
Located in Miami, FL
Maitland Smith tessellated marble pedestal
Category
1990s Philippine Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Stone
Set of 2 Framed Antique Italian Neoclassical 1553 Engravings by Antonio Lafreri
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine antique set of two Italian Neoclassical engravings from Antonio Lafreri's edition in 1553, copied from the original engravings of Polidoro da Caravaggio (1499 – 1543). These f...
Category
16th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper, Wood, Glass
Crystal & Bronze Chanderlier for candles & gas
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Magnificent Bronze & Cut Crystal Chandelier, originally for gas and candles. Exquisite Quality. England, circa 1860. 12 lights.
Dimensions: Height 48" Diameter 42"
CW5363
Category
1860s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Pair of Tall Etched Glass Hurricanes or Candleholders
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A stunning pair of candleholders or hurricanes in etched glass. This tall set has been handblown with a classic floral design all around. Certainly, very versatile pieces that can be...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
French Neoclassic Commode, Cornflower Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical style painted wood commode from the mid 20th century. This mid-century chest from France features a rectangular-shaped top, which rests above a neoclassical sty...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Neoclassical 2 light Gilt Bronze Sconce Wall Candelabra 19th century
Located in Sweden, SE
Stylish and fine detail hand chased bronze and gold-plated (ormolu) sconce in the style of Neoclassicism (also known as Empire style). Made in 19th century in Continental Europe.
S...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold Plate, Bronze
Antique Side Armchair, France cca 1880
Located in Lucija, SI
Antique side armchair made in France about 1880
Very good condition for such old chair
Rare item
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Neoclassical Style Brass and Wood Floor Lamp in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and unusual neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass with a mahogany round shelf. Thisis a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Italian Piemontese 1890s Three-Drawer Walnut Commode with Dark Green Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical style Piemontese walnut commode from circa 1890 with three drawers and dark green marble top. This Italian Neoclassical style Piemontese walnut commode, datin...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Antique Neoclassical Style Pine Fireplace
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Neoclassical style fireplace sourced from a hotel in Newquay, England. Made in pine and composition, this late 19th century fire surround is a striking piece, bringing gra...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Composition
Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France
Located in New York, NY
Clock Mantle Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Empire French 19th Century France. A French mantel clock in gilt bronze. Neoclassical symbols such Cup...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Hand-aged Antique Wall Mirror with 19th Century Spanish Academic Frame
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Embark on a journey through time with this spectacular antique wall mirror, a unique piece that exudes history and character in every detail. The frame, meticulously crafted from pin...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Pine
Pair Neoclassical Style Black Iron Twin Campaign Beds
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of wonderful 20th Century campaign style canopy black iron twin beds.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
French Neoclassical Exquisitely Carved Wall Console w/Green Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved-wood console with marble top, from the 19th century. This antique table from France has an oblong demi-shaped (half-round) marble top with flattened backside, and a pair of shallow rectangular projections at either front corner to emphasize the legs below. It rests upon an elaborately carved wood frame with apron adorn in fluted and lambs tongue trimmings. A gorgeous pierce-carved floral garland is swagged about the front and gathers into a loop at front/center with bow-tied carvings. The two legs have robust volute carvings at underside of the top, are carved in similar fashion to the trim on the apron, and curve inwardly towards the underside of the table and terminate into nicely carved round feet. The legs are braced at their box and rose carved ankles with an oval-shaped platform base, carved with acanthus leaf accents and supporting a large three dimensionally-carved two-handle urn with acorn finial top. The marble is quite unusual and rare in color which is primarily green and blush pink. Note that this table is designed to be wall-mounted for safety and security. This Neoclassical French console...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Russian Tempera Icon of the Protection 19th century Intercession of Theotokos
Located in Sweden, SE
Icon "The Intercession of the Theotokos, or the Protection of Our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever - Virgin Mary", is a Christian feast of the Mother of God celebrated in the Easter...
Category
Late 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Walnut Nightstands with Bookmatched Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Neoclassical style walnut bedside chests from the 19th century with two drawers and tapered legs. Crafted during the 19th century in Italy, this pair of Neoclassica...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Brass Drinks Trolley with Removable Trays
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style drinks trolley is made of brass with removable trays. This bar cart is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of 19th Century Ormolu Wall Lights
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A classical pair of 19th Century ormolu wall lights, the scroll twin branches with tapering pilaster bodies. Circa 1840. In good condition with no twists to the scones or damage. Lam...
Category
1830s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Antique Italian Neoclassic Wood Stand with Tole Flowers
Located in Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Italian carved wood remnant with classical form and a worn silver leaf finish holding a tole bouquet with flowers and leaves with a perfect time worn patina.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Leaf
1890's French Neoclassic Repoussé Sterling Silver Serving Meat Fork and Knife
Located in Van Nuys, CA
The Neoclassical style, originating in the late 18th century, was marked by a return to classical principles of order, symmetry, and simplicity, inspired by ancient Greek and Roman a...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Picture Wall Light by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Neoclassical picture light by Gherardo Degli Albizzi.
Current production, 100% made in Italy by Italian craftsmen.
Available in different dimension: 30, 40 and 60 cm.
Customizable...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Classical Cast Iron Urn Planter Pedestal Base Round Marble Dining Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Classical Style Cast Iron Urn Planter Pedestal Base with Round Marble Top Dining Table. Item. Green cast iron urn form pedestal base, 48" round Italian white marble t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Maison Jansen Inspired Neo-Classical Steel & Bronze Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s Maison Jansen inspired marble top coffee table. It is Italian and marked under one hoof. The frame is steel with bronze ram’s head and hoof appointments. The white ma...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Steel
Maitland Smith Neoclassical Black Marble Footed Brass Tazza Centerpiece Bowl 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive black marble and brass Tazza by Maitland Smith, circa 1990s. Features a marble bowl on a brass footed stand with neoclassical relief. Makers mark along side of base.
D...
Category
1990s Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Late 18th / Early 19th Century Italian Giltwood Neoclassical Angel
Located in Buisson, FR
Very nice handcarved giltwood neoclassical angel,
Italy, circa 1780-1820.
Weathered, small losses
Measurements include the wooden base.
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Smith & Watson Burlwood Round Table
Located in New York, NY
Smith and Watson round table with burlwood veneer and upon hexagonal base with maker's plaque to underside.
Dimensions: 26" H x 28" diameter.
Dealer: S138XX
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Burl
Rare Russell Woodard Gliders + Side Table, Salterini, Wrought Iron, MCM, Vintage
Located in San Jose, CA
A beautiful set of gliding chairs with matching side table.
Salterini collection
Daisies pattern
Made by Russell Woodard
Circa 1960’s
Made of wrought Iron
Gliding chairs in great wo...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Pair of Maison Lancel Bronze Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Lancel horses head bronze sconces
US rewired and in working condition
40 watt max bulb.
Measures: back plate: 5.6" diameter.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Italian Lacquered Goatskin / Parchment Serving Bar Cart by Aldo Tura, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Very rare Aldo Tura Goatskin or parchment bar cart. This bar cart was made in Italy in the 1960s.
Constructed of lacquered goatskin / parchment and gilt metal hardware.
The table ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pair of Neo-classical Silver Sterling Photo Frames Harry Frane
Located in London, GB
A truly superb pair of Vintage Neo-classical sterling silver photo frames, by Harry Frane, London Dated 2012.
The beautiful rectangular shaped photo frames are superbly decorated ...
Category
2010s English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Brass and Marble Corinthian Column Lamps
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of classical style Table lamps consisting of fluted brass columns with Corinthian capitals and white marble plinth. perfect for that library or living room.
Made by Westwood Ind...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal, Brass
Antique French Ormolu and Marble Portico Clock Set
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A beautiful original antique French portico clock by Vincenti. It is made of white marble mounted with ormolu (finely gilded bronze). The movement is held aloft on two marble pillars...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Ormolu
Pair of Neoclassical Swedish Gustavian Style Cerused Commodes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Divine pair of cerused commodes or chests of drawers made in the Swedish Gustavian taste. The large chests feature pilaster column reeded corners. The three drawer cases are centered...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
2 Theodore Alexander French Neoclassical Mahogany Candle Holders Altar Sticks 54
Located in Dayton, OH
A stately pair of Theodore Alexander torchiere candle holders / altar sticks. Made from mahogany with a turned and graduated baluster with twis...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Two Classical Four Light Brass Lanterns, Cylindrical
Located in Stamford, CT
Two classical American four light cylindrical brass lanterns with curved glass panels. Hardwired with original canopies included.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Late Neoclassic Walnut 2-Drawer Library Table / Kitchen Island, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large and tall in scale this table has a rectangular top with rounded corners atop a conforming frame housing two drawers and raised on turned and tapering legs, its size and storage...
Category
1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Glamorous Neoclassical Style Iron Arrow Motif Side Table with Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Glamorous round arrow motif painted iron side table with black and white marble top.
16" diameter to top of arrows, surface is 15" round
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Antique late 19th century cast bronze horse sculpture.
Located in Allentown, PA
This is an antique late 19th century cast bronze horse sculpture. This dynamic horse sculpture has an appropriate dark patina to the bronze for its age and history. The bronze horse ...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Lacquered Goatskin / Parchment Serving Bar Cart by Aldo Tura, 1960s
By Aldo Tura
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Very unique Aldo Tura Goatskin or parchment bar cart. This bar cart was made in Italy in the 1960s.
Constructed of thickly lacquered goatskin / parchment and gilt metal hardware.
...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Rare Hester Bateman English Georgian Neoclassical Tea Caddy 1782
Located in New York, NY
George III sterling silver tea caddy. Made by Hester Bateman in London in 1782. Straight oval bowl; cover domed with cast vasiform finial. Engraved garland and swag and ornamental bo...
Category
1780s British Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Maitland Smith Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Table
Located in Oakwood, GA
Gorgeous Maitland Smith Chippendale Style Dining Table, Mahogany, 7FT-10FT
Absolutely gorgeous table
From Maitland-Smith Furniture
Mahogany
Flaming Mahogany
Rectangular shape
Gadroon...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Italian Neoclassical Style Marble, Malachite, Lapis Lazuli, and Porphyry Panel
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent Italian neoclassical style marble, malachite, lapis lazuli, and porphyry panel, early 20th century.
This panel is made with all different precious hardstones. All th...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Marble, Porphyry
French Neoclassical 'Fasces' Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, NL
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback with fasces. Fasces are a bundle of rods tied around an axe, which was a symbol carried by lictors in ancient Rome to signify th...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage English Country Iron Black Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style black iron garden armillary sundial sphere
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 11"W x 6.75"D x 12"H
Good vintage condition. P...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
air 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
Swiss School Landscape Painting from the Late 19th to Early 20th Century -1X52
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Transport yourself to the serene beauty of the Swiss mountains with this captivating oil painting on canvas, created by an artist from the Swiss School circa 1880-1900. Featuring a l...
Category
1880s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas
Mid-Century Neo-Classical Style Hand Painted Console Tables W/ Dolphins -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of neo-classical style carved and hand painted console tables with distressed mirrored backs. The top has a serpentine form . The bases have dolphin / koi fish support...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Set of Eight Michael Taylor Montecito Garden Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of eight Montecito cast aluminum patio and garden dining armchairs designed by Michael Taylor. The set consists of all armchairs (Model #MTD-1078) with a matte finish having...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Four Sides Quality Solid Brass Hanging Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elegant four sides hanging lantern made of solid brass with, seeded glass, and three 40/watt lights. suitable for webs location .
Ready to use, brass canopies included.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Neo-Classical Figural Lamps
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A large pair of neo-classical lamps, with composition hopper style figures of Diane de Gabies, raised on scagliola bases. With adjustable brass light fitments. Circa 1880. In good co...
Category
1880s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Scagliola
Late 18th Century Italian Trumeau Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
This late 18th-century Italian trumeau mirror is a stunning exemplar of neoclassical elegance. Its elongated form, painted in a serene antique white hue, exudes a sense of grace and ...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Paint, Giltwood
Pair Italian Neoclassic Ormolu & Blue Opaline Diminutive Ashtrays/ Portacenere
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Italian Neoclassic Ormolu and Blue Opaline Diminutive Ashtrays/Portacenere
Italy, circa 1950s
A luxurious pair of Italian Neoclassic Ormolu and Blue Opaline Diminutive Ashtr...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
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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