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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
19th Century French Neoclassical Period Spring Driven Roasting Jack
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Functional and beautiful early 19th century French Neoclassical Period roasting jack made of cast iron, wrought iron and brass. It is used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace. It is i...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

1970s Neo-Classical Style Carved Mahogany And Gilt Mirrors - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of tall neo-classical style mirrors. The glass is intentionally distressed. The carved frame appears to be mahogany with gilt acc...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany

Neoclassical Style Industrial Bronze Bank Lobby Bar Counter
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Monumental industrial bronze bar height counter measuring nearly 16 feet long. The bar height table crafted in the neoclassical taste was formerly a bank lobby...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Medium White Alabaster Pot Vase with Gray Streaks
Located in Troy, MI
This is a new, 9.5” tall white alabaster vase found in Italy. Created and designed by a member of a multi-generational family of alabaster and marble craftsman. Creamy white alabaste...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Italian, Veneto, Neoclassic Shaped Walnut Circular 1-Drawer Table, ca. 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a circular top with a slightly raised gallery edge atop a conforming case housing one drawer, the case raised on uniquely shaped square tapering legs
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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

French Midcentury Modern Tiered Table-Shelf
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A dazzling side table or display shelf from mid-20th century France, in the style of Maison Baguès, crafted in brass and tinted mirror. The polished brass frame appears gilded, refle...
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20th Century French 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...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Pair Paul Ferrante Edward Hoof Tables
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Paul Ferrante Edward bronze end tables with Louis XVI style fluted legs, rectangular pulls, hoof sabobts and honed gray brown marble tops.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Steel

Miniature "Christmas Morning" Diorama by Narcissa Ward c.1933-1942
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A highly detailed diorama titled "Christmas Morning" featuring a French living room scene during Christmas morning. Almost every piece of molding, furniture, rugs, and accesso...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Large Antique Oval Etched Venetian Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Large antique oval etched Venetian mirror. Stunning and large antique Neoclassical style oval etched Venetian beveled mirror with a square bow...
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror

French Neoclassical Style Curule Stool, Gilded Wood and Upholstered Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
With its sweeping curule base and refined ornamentation, this French Neoclassical-style stool echoes the grandeur of ancient Rome, reinterpreted through a midcentury lens. Designed w...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Neoclassical Style Metal Architectural Element
Located in Astoria, NY
Neoclassical Style Patinated Aluminum and Cast Iron Architectural Element, with pierced galleried top, four columns and and stepped rectangular base. 24.75" H x 22.5" W x 6" D. Prove...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Neoclassical Style Two Shelf Nickel Plated Bookcase Console
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent neoclassical style two-shelf bookcase, shelves or console table featuring a high polish nickel plated finish. The table is constructed with six round legs having finials on t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

Maggiolini Italian Neo-Classical Inliad Marquetry 3-Drawer Commode
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-Classical (18th Century) commode cabinet with 3 pullout drawers featuring brass ring escutcheons, 2 keyholes on the bottom drawer having marquetry overall inlaid with exo...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Glass Important Pendant Lantern
Located in North Miami, FL
Late 19th century french Neoclassical gilt bronze and glass very important large pendant lantern By: unknown Material: metal, bronze, copper, tin, glass, crystal Technique: cast, mo...
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Crystal, Metal, Bronze, Copper, Tin

Pair of Ebonized Leather Rope Klismos Chairs After Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of large klismos chairs featuring a dramatic ebonized black lacquer finish and leather woven rope strap seats. The oversized chairs are unsigned, however they are made...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Neoclassical Pedestal Table- Inlay work - Brass Gallery-60s
Located in Bussiere Dunoise, Nouvel Aquitaine
Autumn Sale: Enjoy FREE IN-HOME delivery to France and special Shipping Offers for many other Countries. Beautiful french Pedestal Table Neoclassical...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century Arched Mirror
Located in London, GB
This is a stunning mirror. Made in France in the 19th century, it retains the original paint on the frame, the glass and paneled back. The narrow frame is elegantly detailed - ple...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

Antique Christofle Silvered Bronze Jardiniere Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Antique (19th century) French silvered bronze centerpiece bowl or jardiniere by Christofle, 20 by 13 3/4 by 6 inches, features engraved crests paying tribute to the CERCLE NATIONAL D...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Custom Side Table in Mahogany with Upholstered and Lacquered Top
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Halsey table can be made custom in your choice of wood and finish as well as custom dimensions (priced upon request) - the top can be made in finished wood or can be upholstered ...
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2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Lacquer, Mahogany

Rare Antique 19th century Dutch warm honey color classic Cylinder Desk
Located in Casteren, NL
Presented here is a magnificent antique cylinder desk crafted in the heart of the Netherlands during the mid-19th century, around 1850. This meti...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Waterfall Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
This Waterfall Mahogany Bookcase bookcase from Niagara Furniture takes its “waterfall” name from the sides of the piece which appear to cascade downward into larger and larger storag...
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2010s Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Italian Neoclassical Marquetry Decorative Crafts Three drawer Chest or Commode
Located in Plainview, NY
A neocliassical Italian mahogany three drawer chest or commode, characterized by its exquisite craftsmanship and elaborate marquetry. The front features intricate inlaid designs, s...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Puiforcat "Cardinal" Six 6 Piece Place Settings Silver-plate (36 pieces total)
Located in Sharon, CT
Offering six 6 piece place settings of Puiforcat Silver-plate "Cardinal". Consisting of six of each: Salad fork 7 1/8", table fork 7 13/16', table knife 10", dinner spoon 7 13/16", D...
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1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Antique table, Western Europe, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique table from around 1870. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 76 cm / width 80 cm / depth 65 cm
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Large 19th Century Neoclassical Iron Garden Urns – Painted White
Located in IT
This stunning pair of large neoclassical iron garden urns, crafted in the 19th century, showcases timeless elegance and grandeur. Painted ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Three Shelf White Metal Bakers Rack with Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
iconic Three shelf bakers rack in White metal with brass banding and accents - the piece is a wonderful addition to many kitchen or pantries, or works well in an space needing extra ...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Circular Side Table in Wood with Lemongrass Marquetry Fillets
Located in Miami, FL
Circular side table. In wood with lemongrass marquetry fillets and agate lid.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Fendi Casa Arctic Blue Leather Tunica Lounge Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime pair of Italian Fendi Tunica lounge chairs or slipper chairs circa 2015. The bespoke rare chairs feature a soft and supple arctic blue leather...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Fine Signed Painting of a Tall Sailing Ship James Gale Tyler
By James Gale Tyler
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional maritime oil painting, signed by renowned American artist James Gale Tyler (1855–1931), beautifully captures the majesty of a tall sailing ship navigating through deep ocean waters. Tyler, celebrated for his vivid depictions of seascapes and nautical life, brings the composition to life with dynamic brushwork, dramatic skies, and a commanding ship in full sail. The churning waves and towering vessel reflect his mastery of light, texture, and atmosphere, making this painting a quintessential example of American marine art from the late 19th to early 20th century. Housed in an ornate gilt frame, the painting exudes grandeur and elegance, ideal for collectors of nautical antiques, maritime art, and historic American paintings...
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1890s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Fruitwood

Pair of Vintage Handcrafted Wall-Mounted Brass Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of wall hanging lantern arch style made of solid brass, quality workmanship, bevelled glass, electrified with three 40/watt lights each lantern, beautiful patina great light exp...
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Tall, Empire-Style Pair of Sterling Silver Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Tall, Empire-style sterling silver candelabra with removable arms, Preisner Silver Co., Wallingford, CT., Ca. 1935. Graceful design. Each of the pair, which is weighted, measures 15 ...
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Framed Cameo Collection with Gilt Accents
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century French framed collection of cameos presents a stunning display of classical artistry. The composition features an array of intricately detailed terracotta...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Classic Tufted Leather King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
This stunning bed is upholstered in black leather, offering a smooth, sophisticated feel. The elegant tufted design on the headboard and footboard adds a classic touch, while the Fre...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass Top by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice rectangular coffee table is made of brass with a black lacquered glass top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Wall-Mounted Console Tables, Marble Tops, Wood, Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Antique Wall-Mounted Console Tables, Wood with gold finish, Marble Tops, age unknown.
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Portuguese Majolica Vase Urn
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Portuguese Majolica Vase Urn. It depicts a hand painted blue and white scenes of young olive trees and some birds flying in the sky. The bottom of the vase is adorned with ...
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20th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Portuguese Majolica Vase Urn
Portuguese Majolica Vase Urn
$408 Sale Price
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Antique Pair Monumental Ormolu Mounted Malachite Obelisks 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A monumental pair of Neoclassical ormolu mounted malachite obelisks, Circa 1920 in date. The square conforming malachite columns taper to pyramid shapes with applied decorative g...
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1920s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Malachite, Ormolu

19th C. Yellow Terracotta Wellhead by Galloway
Located in Kent, CT
A large, 32"H 19th Century Yellow Terra Cotta Wellhead by Galloway Pottery. Some chips and weathering consistent with age and use but the frieze is in good condition and presents well.
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Set Of Four Antique Neoclassical Engravings by Pierre Nicolas Beauvallet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of four neoclassical engravings by Pierre Nicolas Beauvallet (French, 1750–1818. Presented in paint decorated custom frames. The engravings with depictions of neoclassical figure...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Tall Vintage Stone Concrete Garden Birdbath on Pedestal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Taller than average stone birdbath. Has weathered basin that sits on fluted pedestal. Comes into two parts. Holds water perfectly with no leaks or cracks. East Coast Delivery av...
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Asa Pingree Physalia Dining Table in American Walnut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Physalia dining table is the perfect center piece to a home or office's communal space. The clean lines provide a blank canvas for the everyday, while the soft curves feel equall...
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2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

19Thc Cherry Side Table or Night Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Cherry side table or night stand from Pennsylvania.The fine one drawer table is in pristine condition and has the original brass drawer pull.
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Walnut Neoclassical Writing Desk or Side Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant petite antique writing desk that could also be used as a side table, commonly referred to as a “bureau plat,” likely dating from the early 19th century. Crafted from a warm-t...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Classic Brown Oak Console
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted in oak and finished in our rich Brownstone tone, it features a gently recessed dishtop surface supported by six column legs with squared accents. Two open lower tiers provide...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Workstead Tube Sconce / Flush Mount Small
Located in Floyd, VA
TUBE SCONCE SMALL is both intimately scaled and luminously impactful. With a bold yet compact beam of light this fixture is well suited to small and large spaces alike. ADA compliant. UL Listed. Damp...
Category

2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Maison Jansen Louis XV neoclassical slipper chairs 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
The craftsmanship of this pair of slipper chairs was deeply cared about, and it really shows some eight decades later. The side chairs were made and stamped by Maison Jansen in the e...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

1960s Classical Set of Two Bookends " Porta di Venezia " by Piero Fornasetti
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This rare and visually captivating set of two bookends by Piero Fornasetti, dating from the 1960s, showcases the designer’s signature fusion of classical imagery and surrealist charm...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Neoclassical Cast Stone Iron & Brass Angel Caryatid Console Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical Cast Stone, Iron & Brass Angel Caryatid Console Table Enhance your interior with the grandeur of this Neoclassical Cast Stone, Iron, an...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone, Brass, Iron

Extraordinary 19th Century 8 Panel Painted Wallpaper Screen, "Italian Landscape"
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional 19th Century eight panel Painted Wallpaper screen originally purchased at Côté Jardin Antiques and acquired from a Parisian estate....
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks a Pair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks. A gorgeous pair of crystal candlesticks By Tiffany & Co., New York, USA. Austria, Late 20th Century Measures: 4.5"W x 4.5"D x 8.5"H....
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Koken original Brown Leather & White Enameled Cast Iron Barber Chair, Circa 1918
By Theo A. Kochs, Koken Manufacturing Co.
Located in Linkebeek, BE
!!!!! System to be reviewed - to be restored !!!!! Sold as is Measures : 70x100cm H:116 cm SH: 65cm Materials and Techniques: Leather - Enamel - Iron Place of Origin: United States Koken was a barber chair company in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These chairs are known for their sturdy construction and high-quality materials.Koken barber chairs...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Chrome, Iron

18th Century Northern Italian Walnut Credenza, circa 1790
Located in Cagliari, IT
Fine Northern Italian (Veneto) walnut credenza-sideboard from the late 18th century with two doors and two dreawers. Inside the sideboard is separated into two compartments, each ...
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1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 'Diagramme' Wrought Iron and Travertine Side Tables by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Diagramme' wrought iron and travertine side tTables by Design Frères. Measures: Lower bar is 4.5" inches from the floor.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Wrought Iron

19C American Tiger Oak Side Table with Claw and Rock Crystal Feet
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 19C American tiger oak side table with claw and rock crystal feet. A CLASSIC piece of Western Americana furniture from circa...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal, Tin

Spanish Iron Bench in Gold Velvet with Bronze and Gold Base
Located in Buchanan, NY
This recently crafted iron bench embodies the elegance and enduring appeal of classic Spanish design, brought to life by the skilled hands of European artisans. Employing time-honor...
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

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...
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1990s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Directoire Style Small Bureau Plat
Located in Sheffield, MA
Directoire Maison Jansen style desk. Label inside drawer inscribed "A. Alavoine and Co., NY and Paris." Leather inset writing surface, drawer ...
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

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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