Neoclassical Furniture
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Period: 20th Century
Pair of Italian Pedestals in Rossa Verona Marble
Located in London, GB
A tall and slender pair of Pedestals/columns in Pink Rossa Verona marble with Antico Verdo banded centres. With square plinth and socle terminating in a shaped capital. Images are a ...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Capodimonte Italian Neoclassical Porcelain Cherub Pillar Column Pedestal 39"
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1950s Italian Capodimonte porcelain pedestal / column / pillar / planter stand. Twisted column with round base and top trimmed in blue and gold and decorated with bands of flor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Alabaster Bust of Joan of Arc Attributed to Giuseppe Bessi Early XX Century
Located in Milano, MI
Alabaster bust depicting Joan of Arc, whose creation is attributed to Giuseppe Bessi in the early 20th century
Ø cm 27 Ø cm 16 h cm 28
Joan of Arc, also known as the Maid of Orléan...
Category
1910s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Maison Jansen Style Eglomise Sunburst Medallion Trumeau Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Maison Jansen style Eglomise Sunburst Medallion Trumeau mirror
We are pleased to offer a stunning Tall Neoclassical Mirror. Upper section with...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Cast Iron French Empire Neoclassical Style Outdoor Garden Wall Water Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast Iron French Empire Neoclassical Style Outdoor Garden Wall Water Fountain. Item featured is a heavy cast iron construction, desirable weathered...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Apothecary Mortar and Pestle by Coors
Located in San Diego, CA
Porcelain mortar and pestle. Great for cooks or as an accent piece. Heavy duty. By Coors USA.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain, Wood
Neo-classical Form Sofa Table in Polished Brass w/ Beveled Glass Shelves
Located in Norwalk, CT
Polished brass sofa or console table with Neo-classical details and substantial, beveled glass shelves. Newly polished and lacquered. Total height is 30 inches to top of finials, tab...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Large Capagna Form Pair of Black Cast Iron Planters Urns
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic capagna form black cast iron urn planters having impressive scale and style.
Category
1940s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Round Neoclassical Solid Brass Side Table by Jansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage solid brass round side table with glass top by Jansen. The four legs are attached at bottom with an X stretcher and center finial. A very simple and elegant small drinks table.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Articulating Swivel Table Lamp in Metal 1970s
Located in Tilburg, NL
Italian Articulating Swivel Table Lamp in Metal 1970s.
Beautiful and large articulating table lamp with beautiful details in metal, made somewhere...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Italian Entry Console Marble Table and Brass Wall Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Neoclassical style brass base and marble top entry console table. Matching brass mirror.
Dimension for he mirror is : H; 35.5 W; 23 D; 6
dimension for...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
William A. Drake (1891-1979), Oil On Masonite Ship In Harbour
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Oil on masonite depicting a ship along the wharf with a rustic structure and figures on the pier. The ship with grey smoke billowing into the grey and blue sky.
Unframed.
Signed lowe...
Category
20th Century North American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Masonite
Oval Brass Drinks Trolley in The Style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant oval drinks trolley is made of brass with glass shelves. Top tray is removable and there is a bottles holder on the bootom shelf. This is a French work in the style of M...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Two Cylindrical Four Light Brass Lanterns
Located in Stamford, CT
Two classical American four light cylindrical brass lanterns with curved glass panels. Hardwired with original canopies included. Priced individually.
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair - White Matelassé Covered Swivel Club Chairs and Ottoman, Hickory Chair
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th C. Hickory chair off white matelassé covered swivel club chairs with a matching ottoman. The set is covered in Sovereign Upholstery by Hickory...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Down
Diminutive Antique Iron Model Cannon
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With large wheels and curved eagle head back ends. Hole for a pin on the cannon end.
L. 14 1/2", W. 7 1/4", H. 7 1/2"
Condition: some rust, working condition unknown.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
American Classical Bobbin Turned Fruitwood Spindle Bed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive American classical spindle bed crafted from fruitwood. The bed features exaggerated tall bobbin or spool turned bed posts that give the bed a dr...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Danish 1900s Walnut Tray Table with Ash Foliage Marquetry and Removable Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Danish walnut and ash tray top table from circa 1900 with foliage themed marquetry and tapered legs. This Danish walnut and ash tray top table, dating from circa 1900, exudes an el...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ash, Walnut
Twelve Antique Hardy & Hayes Royal Worcester Porcelain Plates, C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Twelve Antique English Royal Worcester Fine China Plates Retailed by Hardy & Hayes with Neoclassical Floral Urns, Garland and Gilt Highlights, C1910
Measures - .75"H x 10.5"diam
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Italian NeoClassical Swan Motif Bronze & Alabaster 6 Arm Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Neoclassical Swan Motif Bronze & Alabaster 6 Arm Chandelier
Italy, Late 20th Century
An elegant Italian Neoclassical Swan Motif Bronze & ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Faux-bamboo-style brass tripartite coffee table in the style of Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This stunning and very elegant tripartite coffee table is made of faux-bamboo-style brass with two-tiers glass tops. The cocktail table is composed of 3 tables: a rectangular center...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Painted & Parcel Gilt Doors C. 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of tall, rustic double doors with an ornate and distressed finish. The doors are painted in a faded greenish-blue tone, with weathered wood and chipped areas that reveal hints ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique Milk Glass Hobnail Basket with Handles
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique milk glass hobnail basket with handles. 12” by 12”.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Milk Glass
Antique national cashier register with key
Located in Brea, CA
Antique national cashier register model 324 with a key , the drawer can open , there is a key , it is a beautiful piece .
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Neoclassical Style Lacquered Marble Top Console Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning Mid-Century Modern lacquered console table featuring a Carrara marble top. Made in France in the neoclassical taste having a parcel gilt decorated case. Fronted by two stora...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Design Institute of America Dia Neoclassical Console Sofa Table
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Brushed bronze console / sofa table by Design Institute of America. Classic modern neoclassical X form stretchers with brass medallions with cap...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel
Collection Of 5 Antique Mannequin Hands
Located in Stamford, CT
A collection of 5 life size antique wooden and composite mannequin hands in various poses. All with original untouched surface. Appropriate aging and wonderful crackled painted surfa...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Cabin Run Covered Bridge Bucks County Pennsylvania Impressionist Oil Painting
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Impressionist Bucks County - Winter is here and the calmness of night is approaching. A covered bridge gently perched above a lively stream with banks of fresh snow. The ground is co...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Wedgwood Royal Blue Jasperware Biscuit Barrel
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Wedgwood Jasperware Royal blue Biscuit Barrel with an EPNS lid and swing handle, England, circa 1910-1930.
The barrel shaped body shows a romantic white sprigged neoclassical ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Uplighter Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural alabaster Art Deco period urn table lamp with neoclassical design, Italy, 1940s.
This elegant carved alabaster neoclassical 'uplighter' urn lamp will be a nice addition pl...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Minerva
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological roman subject of Minerva in limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto.
Measurements: Statue cm 180, base cm 80.
Minerva (Pallas Athena in Gr...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Maison Jansen model Royal 2 patina Expandable Dining Room Table
Located in Miami, FL
MAISON JANSEN (founded in 1880) - Dining table model 'Royal', c. 1960. Folding and opening table in two parts with a tilting top, accompanied by two extensions, all black lacquered. ...
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid-Century Brass Shell Platter
Located in Elkhart, IN
A mid-20th century brass clam shell platter.
Category
1970s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Alabaster Urn Lamp
Located in Savannah, GA
A neoclassical alabaster urn lamp, France, early 20th century.
5 ½ inches wide by 4 ½ inches deep by 10 ½ inches to top of alabaster; 22 ¼ inches tall to top of finial
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Great Selection Sea Shell Sea Shells Collection in Vitrine
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Great selection of natural history specimens sea shells. In a red wood vitrine with a key lock. Great Wall cabinet office decoration of a gift.
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Shell
Brown Jordan Florentine "Attributed" Outdoor Dining Set Round Table/ 4 Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This vintage (puchased by original owners early 1990) was sold to us as a Brown Jordan "Florentine" patio set but can not be authenticated or sold as Brown Jordan as it is not labele...
Category
1980s North American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Neoclassical Style Blue and White Ironstone Urn Vase
Located in Glasgow, GB
A decorative blue and white ironstone urn vase by Regency Ironstone, England, dating to the 1960s. This example draws inspiration from Mason’s Ironst...
Category
Mid-20th Century British Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ironstone
French Neoclassical Style White Glass and Bronze Pendant Light, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautiful Neoclassical style white milk glass pendant ceiling light fixture with an ornate bronze frame. France, 1920s.
This ado...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair 1920's Silver Plated and Beveled Cobalt Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light silver plated sconces with cobalt mirrored backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pedestal Cabinet with Classical Painted Decoration
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pedestal pot stand, having a faux painted octagonal top, over conforming base with cabinet door, on square plinth base with bracket feet, the entire piece...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Wedgwood Light Blue Dancing Hours Neoclassical Jasperware Bowls, Pair
By Wedgwood
Located in Stamford, CT
1970 Wedgwood jasperware footed bowl. Light blue jasperware with all-over white neoclassical motif. Signed on the underside.
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Italian Concrete Garden Cherub Statue
Located in Wichita, KS
Early 20th century concrete Italian garden statue of cherub /putti figure, c. 1920. This charming, angelic statue is suitable for outdoor use.
We offer expedited, fully-insured, cu...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Neoclassical style brass drinks trolley with cherubs
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice, elegant and rare neoclassical style drinks trolley is made of brass with cherubs. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Screen By Jansen ca' 1940's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant painted screen by Maison Jansen, made in Argentina ca' 1940's in neoclassical style. Each panel is approx. 18.5"wide and 78.75" high. When extended the screen is approx. 5 an...
Category
1940s Argentine Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
1940s French Neoclassical style brass floor lamp, Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very elegant neoclassical style floor lamp is made of brass with a fluted center part on a tripode base. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Theodore Alexander Verre Eglomisé Chest of Drawers
Located in Miami, FL
Theodore Alexander Palazzo chest. A Venetian silvered and gilt verre églomisé paneled chest features two deep drawers with brass drop handles. Tapered square legs and the lustrous go...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Faux Painted Demi-Lune Neoclassical Console Table by Chelsea House
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical hand painted demi-lune console table with two drawers by Chelsea House.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Maison Jansen Carved Stone, Oak and Lacquered Vellum Dining Table, c. 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Maison Jansen carved stone, oak and lacquered vellum dining table, circa 1940s, made in France. One base element marked "2184" in wax p...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
Neoclassical Style Travertine Iron Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish patio and garden dining table featuring a solid 1.5" inch thick Italian travertine top. The solid slab of travertine is supported by an iron base crafted in the neoclassical ...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Travertine, Wrought Iron
Tall Neoclassical Style Faux Bois Cherub Planter or Jardinière in Dark Gray
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall neoclassial style Jardinière with cherub handles. This pretty planter is tall, and deep gray in color. It stands upon a square base and features two faux bois handles with sma...
Category
20th Century North American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass, Plaster
Vintage Boho 1968 Pieri Tullio Gilt Eagle Lamps - A Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Commanding in presence and patriotic in spirit, this striking pair of Vintage Boho Pieri Tullio Gilt Eagle Lamps brings sculptural elegance and historical grandeur to any interior. C...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Gold Leaf
Bronze figure of an archer by Ludwig Graefner early 20th century
Located in LE CANNET, FR
Rare and beautiful bronze resting on a marble base by Ludwig Graefner (1861-1969) representing an archer, inspired by classical antiquity, dating from the early 20th century.
Beauti...
Category
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
1920's Caldwell Flush Mount with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze flush mounted light fixture with Opaline glass inset. From Waldorf Hotel NYC.
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Neoclassical Style Iron Curule Leg Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare, patinated French iron patio or garden dining table crafted from iron. The table features a slatted rectangular top supported by a trestle style sculptural base having curule legs...
Category
20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Carved Square Walnut Side Table Louis Philippe Style
Located in Miami, FL
Mid century carved square walnut side table Louis Philippe style.
Extraordinary Castilian walnut wood side table, with elaborately carved le...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Walnut
Reupholstered Pair of Arm Dining Chairs for Mastercraft
Located in Medina, OH
Indulge in the timeless sophistication of these ivory colored Mastercraft dining chairs. The sleek, rounded design, completed with a black lacquered hardwood frame exudes modern lux...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of bronze and crystals French sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of crystals wall sconces, France circa 1900s.
The French sconces have a bronze frame with a Lyre shape.
The antique sconces are fully ornate with crystals: a few of them in past...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
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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