1920's Gilt Bronze Flush Mounted with Opaline Leaded Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's leaded glass light fixtures with 2 interior lights, from Waldorf Hotel in NYC
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Bronze
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.
1920's Gilt Bronze Flush Mounted with Opaline Leaded Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's leaded glass light fixtures with 2 interior lights, from Waldorf Hotel in NYC
Bronze
$2,080Sale Price|20% Off
Neoclassical Four-Panel Hand-Painted Folding Screen, Late 20th Century
Located in Brentwood, TN
A Neoclassical four-panel folding screen, circa 1980s, hand-painted in the classical decorative tradition with figural and ornamental motifs across a continuous composition. Executed...
Wood
Italian Rococo Style Giltwood Wall Mirror with Carved Scrollwork Frame
Located in Elkhart, IN
An Italian Rococo–style giltwood wall mirror, richly carved with scrolling acanthus and shell motifs that give the piece its fluid, sculptural form. The warm gilt finish catches the ...
Mirror, Giltwood
Faux Book / Tome Gilt Tooled Leather & Bronze Table Box 'Old English Homes'
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Faux Book / Tome Gilt Tooled Leather & Bronze Table Box 'Old English Homes' This exquisite faux book or tome box is a remarkable piece of decorative art, blending meticulous crafts...
Bronze
Russian Style Birch & Parcel Gilt Dining Chairs, 4
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Four Russian Style Birch and Parcel Gilt Dining Chairs, each with ebonized floral motif and pierced back splat with red velvet and golden striped upholstery. 38" H x 19.5" W ...
Upholstery, Birch
$702Sale Price|30% Off
Winchester 4692 Embossed Hard Gun Case with Leather Handle Finished Brass Trim
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Winchester 4692 Embossed Hard Gun Case with Leather Handle Finished Brass Trim & Red Velvet Interior. Winchester rifle is a comprehensive term d...
Brass
Spode Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Set of Dinner Plates-33 Plates
By Spode
Located in Downingtown, PA
Greek Grandeur: Extensive Set of 33 Spode "Zeus in His Chariot" Dinner Plates (c. 1806–1820) An impressive and extensive set of 33 early 19th-century blue and white transfer-printed...
Pearlware, Pottery
Mid-Century Neoclassical Brass Shell Platter, Circa 1970s, 11.5" W
Located in Elkhart, IN
A mid-20th century brass clam shell platter.
Brass
Antique Adam Style Neoclassical Giltwood Framed Wall Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or Adam style wall mirror with carved floral swags and bows USA, Early 20th Century Giltwood frame, with mirror glass Measures: 28"W x 1"D x 24"H Good or...
Mirror, Giltwood
Neoclassical Creil Creamware Plate
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical Creil creamware plate. Antique black and white soup plate "Reproche l'Amour sur son indiférencel" with grapevine border. Underglaze markin...
Creamware
Drexel Heritage Italian Neoclassical Demilune Cabinets, Pair
By Drexel
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Italian Neoclassical or Louis XVI style demilune consoles or bar cabinets By Drexel Heritage, Late 20th Century Hand painted wood case, with faux marble top, and...
Brass
French Wrought Iron Brown Painting Set of Garden Bistro Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
New French wrought iron painting set of garden bistro outdoor Indoor & Outdoor The price includes two chairs and one white marble top table. Available ...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Baker Architectural Neoclassical Style Painted Library Bookcases
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of architectural painted library bookcases or display cabinets hand-crafted by Baker. Each large cabinet has an arched opening surmounted by a corniced top. The cases have...
Brass
Pair of Italian Gilt Metal and Crystal Two-Light Sconces in the Style of Bagues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of sconces, each having a backplate of scrolling gilt metal, adorned with faceted crystal prisms, drops, and pendants; floral rosettes petals pay homage to the styles of Maison ...
Crystal, Metal
Luxurious Caramel Leather Wingback Chair with Mahogany Legs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Luxurious large caramel leather wingback chair having mahogany carved legs and arms with enveloping interior elbow rests. Handsome ball and claw feet. Arm height 26.5 Between Interi...
Leather, Mahogany
A Plaster Bust After The Antique From The Louvre Museum
Located in London, GB
A plaster bust after the antique issued by the Musee Du Louvre in the early 20th century for academic instruction, supplying art schools and private studios for subjects essential to...
Plaster
Set of Four Brown Jordan Neoclassical Style Garden Dining Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Neoclassical style set of four patio and garden dining chairs made by Brown Jordan. Heavy and solid cast aluminum construction with a lattice design influenced by Mario Papperzini fo...
Aluminum
Italian Mid-Century Flower-Shaped White Alabaster Table Lamp or Mood Lamp, 1950s
Located in Barntrup, DE
Italian mid-century flower-shaped white alabaster table lamp or mood lamp, from the circa 1950s. Absolutely adorable white/ivory color alabaster table lamp o...
Alabaster
Set of Four Rose Tarlow Style Iron Lattice Garden Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical set of four 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...
Iron
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Console Table
Located in Essex, MA
Early 19th Century Italian Parcel Gilt Neoclassical Console Table. Wonderful small size. Reeded legs, rosettes and bellflower swags. Original faux marble top.
Pine, Giltwood
"The Bill Blass Collection" Sotheby's Auction Catalogue, New York, 2003
By Sotheby's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
" The Bill Blass Collection " Sotheby's Auction Catalogue, New York, 2003 "some damage to front and rear covers - see images" "will look better / amazing with new clear protective ...
Paper
1950s American Classical Majolica Corn on the Cob Dishes with Knives
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Polychrome majolica dishes in the shape of corn on the cob and small matching knives .
Ceramic
$36Sale Price / item|20% Off
Vintage European Jumbo Christmas Ball Handpainted
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique vintage European blown glass , Mercury I glass , skillfully painted winter landscape on a purple background.
Blown Glass
Oval Silvered Brass Drinks Trolley by Maison Bagués
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical Style Oval Bar Cart is made of silvered brass with removable trays. This is a French work by Maison Bagués. Circa 1940
Brass
Italian Hand-Carved Tuscan Chest with Laurel Garlands in Antiqued Silver Leaf
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Hand-Carved Tuscan Chest with Laurel Garlands in Antiqued Silver Leaf, Handmade in Italy This elegant hand-carved Tuscan-style chest is a finely executed example of traditio...
Hardwood
Gorgeous Antique Pair of Fighting Roosters
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Spectacular pair of antique heavy metal sculptures of fighting roosters.
Metal
French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mantel Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A spectacular French 19th century gold gilt Neoclassical mantel mirror with original mirror glass. The restrained molding incorporates foliate motifs, beading, and “cassetta” flat bo...
Gold
Vintage Neoclassical Brass Candelabra with Four Arms
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage brass candelabra in Neoclassical style features four figurative sculptural arms and heavy, stable round base. Each candle holder except for the central one is fitted with a b...
Bronze, Metal
$5,800 / set
1900's Caldwell Etched Mirror 2 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell etched mirrored sconces with two silver plated arms for lights. Available 2 pairs
Bronze
French Neoclassical Style Amber Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light, circa 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
A refined French Neoclassical pendant featuring a richly veined amber-toned alabaster bowl, elegantly suspended by ornate bronze chains and mounts. This elegant French pendant light...
Alabaster, Bronze
Diminutive French 1950's Maison Jansen Style Gilt Metal And Glass Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
A Diminutive French 1950's Gilt Metal And Glass Coffee Table In the manner of Maison Jansen. Frame in very good condition commensurate of age. Glass top with minor surface scratche...
Metal
JEAN-BATISTE MONNOYER (After) - Wool & Silk Beauvais Tapestry - France - C. 1848
By Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer, Beauvais Royal Manufactory
Located in Chatham, ON
JEAN-BAPTISTE MONNOYER (1636-1699) Designer (After) - BEAUVAIS TAPESTRY MANUFACTORY Maker - 'Vase of Flowers and Red Parrot' - Antique hand woven floral tapestry - the floral tapestr...
Wool, Silk
Italian Carved and Painted Wood Balustrade
Located in Bradenton, FL
Italian Carved and Polychrome Painted Wood Balustrade in Faux Marble Finish. This large architectural fragment features turned baluster supports beneath a molded top rail, all hand-p...
Wood
Swedish Neoclassical Period 1780s Painted Sofa with Carved Guilloche Frieze
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish Neoclassical period painted wood sofa circa 1780 with oval back, carved guilloche frieze, scrolling arms, seven legs and carved rosettes. Celebrate the classical elegance w...
Wood
Pair of Maison Jansen two Patina Retractable Sconces 3 pairs available
Located in Miami, FL
Superb pair of Maison Jansen retractable sconces, US rewired and in working condition Measures: Back plate 2.3/8" diameter Projection max 15", mini 9" 15" W max, 6" W mini. 3 pairs a...
Brass, Bronze
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...
Aluminum
$2,196Sale Price|25% Off
Pair of Neoclassical Style Faux-Bois Metal and Brass Table Lamps
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and simple pair of neoclassical style table lamps is made of faux-bois metal and brass. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Metal, Brass
$556Sale Price|20% Off
19th C Original Painted Decorated Doll or Jewelry Chester Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th C original painted decorated doll or jewelry chester drawers. Decorated in the 20's or 30's.
Wood, Paint
Ruby Red Etched Glass Stemmed Goblet Glasses with Grape Design
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Elegant set of ruby red etched goblet glasses. This set would be fantastic for use as water, wine or ice tea glasses. The base of each glass is red with...
Glass
$825Sale Price|44% Off
Traditional Style Mahogany Wine Bar Secretary Cabinet by South Cone Trading Co
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite wine bar secretary cabinet by South Cone Trading Company. An elegant embodiment of traditional craftsmanship, the wine bar cabinet is hand crafted of quality Mahogany w...
Mahogany
Stickley Brothers Neoclassical Chaise Lounge, Mahogany Upholstery, USA
Located in Southampton, NJ
Elegant chaise lounge or Recamier sofa by Stickley Furniture in left or right wing options. Generous, lithe proportions, Neoclassical in style with bolster cushion. Seat: 16.5" H.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Monumental Round Dining Table, Distressed Neoclassical Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental size neoclassical style round dining table with a distressed, rustic finish. Its design featues intricately carved pedestal legs with decorative scroll and acanthus leaf ...
Wood, Paint
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...
Fruitwood
Parcel Gilt and Polychrome Demilune Console Table with Urn Form Pedestal Base
Located in Milford, NH
A fine parcel gilt and polychrome demi lune carved console table in a Neoclassical form, with a distressed surface, with urn form pedestal base. The back straps provide additional su...
Wood
Circa 1860 Pair of English Brass Push-Rod Candlesticks
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 pair of brass push-rod candlesticks, English. Inverted beehive design. Lack push-discs. Square, cut-corner bases. 9.75" x 3 5/8" sq. We are a family business that has bee...
Brass
Italian Neoclassical Female Sculpture Statue
Located in New York, NY
An Italian reproduction female resin and alabaster marble statue, in the Neoclassical design style, circa mid to late 20th century, Italy. Statue is an off-white/antique white resin ...
Alabaster
Late 18th Century Carved and Gilded Wood Trophy of Armour Coat of Arms
Located in Hastings, GB
Exceptional later 18th / early 19thcentury Trophy of Armour, in the Neoclassical style, hand carved with areas of gilt finish, to the centre a Romanesque plumed helmet, overlaid on c...
Oak
Vintage Engraved Metal Chalice, Early 20th Century Trophy Cup or Wine Goblet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This antique engraved metal chalice is a stunning example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, perfect for collectors of historic trophies, ceremonial goblets, and vintage drinkware....
Metal
$1,575Sale Price|41% Off
Oil Painting Portrait of a Lady Dressed in Ottoman Style Costume, Certified
Located in Miami, FL
A fine oil on canvas painting representing a woman in a typical Ottoman costume of XIX century. Very good condition. This beautiful and good quality work of art possesses vibrant c...
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
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...
Mirror, Wood
SUPER DESIGN Pendant Light with Stunning Sculptural ARTISTRY Alabaster Shade
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare and majestic, three-light alabaster pendant light with gilt bronze ram head mounts. This rare fixture comes with a stunning design and a superbly polished alabaster shade. This...
Alabaster, Brass, Bronze
Michael Taylor Designs - Dining Table Cast Stone Lyre Bases & Oval Glass Top
Located in St. Louis, MO
Michael Taylor Designs - Pair of Neoclassical cast stone Lyre bases with acanthus leaf and scroll detail supporting a massive piece of 1" thick beveled glass oval top. Most of its li...
Cast Stone
Italian Neo-Classic Maison Jansen Style Carved & Painted Console Tables - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Italian carved and painted Neo-classical style console tables. They are ivory with French blue accents. They date to the 1970s and are in very good condition. Both ...
Fruitwood
$12,000 / item
1920's Large Leaded Opaline Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's large leaded glass light fixture with 8-10 interior lights.
Opaline Glass
Antique Portland Blue Jasperware Bowl with White Overlay by Wedgwood England
By Wedgwood
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A stunning Neoclassical Wedgwood Portland blue bowl with a white overlay. This piece is believed to have been a small sugar bowl, however we think it...
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Tiffany Furnaces Patinated Bronze and Favrile Glass Vase
Located in Tarry Town, NY
A finely crafted early 20th century American decorative vase by Tiffany Studios, circa 1920. This trumpet-form vase combines hand-blown Favrile glass with a patinated gilt bronze dec...
Bronze
Montecito Lounge Chair with Ottoman Michael Taylor Style
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Michael Taylor Montecito style bronzed lounge chair with matching ottoman. Circa 1985. Gorgeous matching bronzed loveseat and ottoman. Constru...
Aluminum
Large French Neoclassical Style Plaster Hand Sculpture
By Sirmos, John Dickinson, Dorothy Draper, Serge Roche
Located in Houston, TX
Large French Neoclassical Style Plaster Hand Sculpture. Unusually large and well detailed Neoclassical Roman plaster hand sculpture. This vintage French academic plaster hand sculpt...
Plaster
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 ...
Walnut
Vintage Cherub or Putti Terracotta Planter or Urn by Bitossi Filippo - Italy
By Bitossi
Located in St. Louis, MO
Wonderful vintage Bitossi Filippo - Italy red terracotta garden planter, urn or flower pot decorated with a continuous frieze of dancing putti / cerubs carrying fruity festoons. Stam...
Terracotta