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 Neoclassical Style Hand Painted Night Stands Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Hand Painted Wood
Style: Italian Neoclassical
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Neoclassic Italian Tole Palm Tree Garnitures or Sculptures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Charming pair of neoclassic Italian tole or painted palm trees with stylized fronds and trunks set in mustard color planters with galleries and decorated with birds and trees.
From ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 13 Copeland Spode Dinner Plates with Gold Borders and White Jeweling
Located in Boston, MA
I am offering you this exquisite set of thirteen Copeland Spode dinner plates which have a gold border and white enamel jeweling on a white porcelain body. They definitely look like simple elegance, and they would look beautiful with any dinnerware you already own. They were made exclusively for the luxury brand of T. Goode of London, who had many notable customers like Queen Victoria and the Tsar of...
Category
1910s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Napoleon Bonaparte Sculptures - Bookends - France 1910´s
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic Pair of Tall Napoleon Bonaparte Sculptures - Bookends - France 1910´s.
Figures mounted over Green marble bases. Very good conditions.
Perfect for large books.
We have spec...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Billy Haines Style Silverplate Candlestick Lamp
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Regency style silverplate lamp with tall foliate and ribbed column, tripod paw feet on concave-shaped base .
Category
20th Century British Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
1930’s Murano Venetian Etched Glass Wall Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
With a shaped top and bottom, panels with etched scrolls and cartouches. Applied rosettes all around.
H. 33", L. 23 1/2", Depth 1 1/2"
Condition: Please see detail photos. There i...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Neo-Classical Style Ebonized & Gilt Marble Top Coffee Table By Baker Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s neo-classical style coffee table by Baker Furniture. It has an Italian marble top and ebonized base with gilt accents. It is marked and in very good condition.
Shipp...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of English 1920s Cast Stone Urns Ornaments with Fruit and Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English cast stone urns from circa 1920 with fruit and floral motifs on square bases. This pair of English cast stone urns, circa 1920, showcases an exquisite display of fr...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
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
Ralph Lauren Academy Platinum Dinnerware, 4 Place Settings Set
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 (four) place settings in the academy platinum pattern by Ralph Lauren Home collection. Bone china. Signed. Imported, production period 1995-2002.
Features a platinum/si...
Category
1990s Sri Lankan Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Monumental Antique Roman Bronze Works Gilt American Bald Eagle Sculpture Statue
Located in Dayton, OH
Museum quality antique solid bronze 70lb sculpture by Roman Bronze Works of an eagle seated on the base with wings outstretched. Roman Bronze Works, now o...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Ebonized and Gilded Carved Wood Column Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
Ebonized and Gilded Carved Wood Column Pedestal, circa 1960, with fluted sides, round top and base. 32" H x 19" Diameter. Provenance: From a Jersey City Collection.
Category
1960s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
1920s Caldwell Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell bronze sconces with one light
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Woodard Chantilly Rose White Wrought Iron Tea or Bar Cart
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a Classic Woodard Chantilly Rose wrought iron tea cart or bar cart, well made and fine quality.
Wood, a great American company, furnished th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of 18th C Style Pierre Bouillon Engraving Prints of Roman & Greek Friezes
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th Century style Pierre Bouillon neoclassical engraving Prints of Roman & Greek Friezes. Beautifully framed.
Additional information:
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Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Early 1900s French Neoclassical Oval Brass Jewellery Box with Agate Moth Decor
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very pretty and heavy early 1900s Neo-Classical oval brass jewellery box with 2 moth decorations carved in agate.
The figures on the (I think machine made repoussé) side look like from Roman times.
The middle-eastern little tent shaped lid feels very Moorish, also the round glass 'gem stone' decorations look like the decoration on antique Moorish jewellery...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Agate, Brass
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
A Petite Italian Antique Wall Console w/Neoclassic Carvings and Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small-sized Italian Neoclassic style elaborately-carved wood console table, with marble top, from the early 20th century. This antique table from Italy features a half-moon/demi-sh...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
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
Pair of 20th Century French Sconces
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning pair of 20th Century French sconces exemplifies timeless elegance and classic French design. Crafted from gilt metal, these wall lights are adorned with intricate flora...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Henri Studio Concrete Cement Small Round Classical Cherub Garden Planter Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Henri studio concrete cement small 11" round classical cherub garden planter pot. Approx 45 lbs. Item features Late 20th Century. Measurements: 9" H x 11...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
Wonderful Empire Neoclassical Bronze Crystal Swag Regency Baltic Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful empire / neoclassical bronze and crystal swag regency / Baltic style French 6 candelabras light chandelier, wiring has been updated and comes with chain canopy and mounti...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Neo Classical Log Rack with "Armillaire" Bronze Spheres - France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Elegant neo classical iron log rack with bronze armillaire shaped decorative spheres. In the style of Jacques Adnet.
Good vintage condition.
This rack will ship from France and can b...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Aged Bronze Bucking Broncos
Located in New York, NY
Pair of mid century Bucking Bronco horse figures with articulating back leg.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of garden tables with marble tops on fluted demilune cast sandstone bases
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of cast sandstone Garden tables… Demi-lune bases… Topped with white marble … These have been used as exterior decoration for years… They measure 33 inches wide by 18 inches de...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Sandstone
Mid 20th Century Restored Neoclassical Style Bamboo and Brass Sideboard
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Circa 1975 stunning diagonally applied Reed Bamboo and brass hardware sideboard with black lacquered cube feet and amazing amount of storage for a Neoclassical style. the piece has ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Thomas F. Garvin Trophy, 1925 Aviation Trophy, by Wilcox Silver Plate Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Thomas F. Garvin Trophy, 1925 Aviation Trophy, by Wilcox Silver Plate Co.
Measuring approximately 14 inches high by 11 inches wide and 11 inches deep, this silver-plated trophy stands...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Bronze Dog Book Ends / Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This pair of bronze dog book ends are in fine condition with a nice patina. They are in very good condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Florentine Handpainted Giltwood Trinket Box With Paw Feet
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th century Florentine Hand-painted Trinket Box with Gilt Paw Feet. Box is made from gilded wood and is adorned with hand-painted floral and fauna that are meticulously painted with...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
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
Italian Gilt Wood Beveled Mirror
Located in Atlanta, GA
Italian Gilt Wood Beveled Mirror, Italy, circa 1950s. This mirror was recently removed from the legendary Carlyle Hotel in NYC. It measures an impr...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Italian Neoclassical Style Settee with Carved Wood and Black Upholstery
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant Italian Neoclassical style settee featuring intricate carving details.
The top part of the backrest is decorated with a series of classical figures, a characteristic of ...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of French Neoclassical Style Bleached Wood Stools with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French neoclassical style bleached wood stools from the early 20th century, with fluted legs and new upholstery. Created in France during...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Patinated Brass / Bronze Center Or Dining Table By LaBarge
By LaBarge
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a neoclassical style patinated brass center table by LaBarge. The base is large enough to support a larger piece of glass. It is in very good condition. LaBarge pieces were t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green grey velvet and birch lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s.
Seat height 16”.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Antique Hand Painted Brown Metal Chest or Box with Floral Design
Located in Plainview, NY
A lovely large antique hand painted Metal chest to box. The box features exquisite floral design with gilded motifs on the top of the box and round...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mastercraft Vitrine Display Cases Pair 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of 1970s Mastercraft Vitrine Display Cases ...
Category
1970s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Regency Monumental Stone Obelisk
Located in west palm beach, FL
Command attention with this striking vintage Regency-style monumental stone obelisk. Standing an impressive 6 feet tall, this architectural piece boas...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Cast Iron French Classical Style Urn Form Outdoor Garden Planter with Faces
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Cast iron French Classical style urn form 17" outdoor garden planter with faces. Item features heavy cast iron construction, double handles, drapes and faces to sides, shapely urn fo...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Neoclassical Cast Stone Garden Wall Brackets Shelves Corbels
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous pair of vintage French cast stone architectural garden wall brackets with a Neoclassical scrolling leaves and grapes design. These...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Neoclassical Style Brass Fireplace Tools on Stand In the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace tools on stand is made of brass. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Brass Coffee Table with Clear Glass Shelf by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with a clear glass shelf. This is a French Work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Chic Brass & Ebonized Iron Arrow Motif End Table with Marble Top
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sexy black and gold arrow motif martini table having a glam mix of an ebonized iron and brass base, topped with a lusciously lively 6 sided piece of black, brown and cream marble.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Iron
Neoclassical Style carved mahogany recamier / chaise by Baker
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Neoclassical Style carved mahogany recamier / chaise lounge manufactured by Baker,, Frame in excellent original condition.. original fabric upholstery has minor marks,,hav...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 20th-Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Alabaster Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
This chandelier from the early 20th century showcases the Neoclassical style, which emerged in Europe during the early 18th century. This design aesthetic emphasized symmetry and dre...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
Antique Neoclassical Open Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Neoclassical Open Bookcase is the ideal choice for a nook, a hallway, or any high-traffic areas. The depth including the overhanging crown is only 14.5", meaning the casewor...
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak, Plywood
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
1920's Caldwell Flush Mount with Opaline Glass 16''
Located in New York, NY
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
Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Set Eight Hand-Painted Minton Plates Depicting Fish Signed A. Holland
By Minton
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite and beautifully made set of Eight Hand-Painted Minton Porcelain Plates Depicting Fish signed A. Holland originate from England, Circa 1900. The border of each plate f...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Lorenz Hutschenreuter, Monarch Set of 12 Dinner Plates and 12 Salad Plates
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lorenz Hutschenreuter, Monarch set of 12 dinner plates and 12 salad plates. They depicts a white center with a cobalt blue edge enhanced with...
Category
20th Century German Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic
Large Round Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass Top by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large round coffee table is made of brass with a black lacquered glass top. This model is particularly rare in this size. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Cast Iron
Style: French Neoclassical
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
1920's Caldwell Small Mirror Sconces with 2 lights
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze double lights sconces with mirrored back plated
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Maison Bagues Rectangular Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
Maison Bagues rectangular side table
2 tiers, 1st tiers height: 8 in
Bronze ans brass, gold cloudy mirror.
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
20th Italian Rectangular Brass Foliate Wall Mirror or Console Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
20th rectangular brass foliate wall mirror or console mirror, you can use it vertical or horinzontal position.
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Petite French Cast Iron Urns
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of charming petite cast iron urns made in France would make for a great accessory, whether placed in your garden or used as decorative pieces in your home. They add a touch o...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Italian Borghese Lamps with Parchment Shades
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Monumental size beautifully carved Italian Neoclassical style silvered lamps. The lamps have custom hand painted parchment shades. The lamps are newly wired with drip wax candle covers...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
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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