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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
Period: 20th Century
1970s Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Cache Pot Jardiniere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Wedgwood, a light Blue Jasperware cache pot or jardiniere, date marked 1970. Jasperware, introduced by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s, is a type of unglazed stoneware known for i...
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1970s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Maitland Smith Neoclassical Cast Stone Demilune Consoles
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent pair of neoclassical style cast stone demilune console tables featuring caryatid angel form legs. Late 20th century pieces designed by Maitland-Smith. Very heavy constructed ...
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20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone, Metal

Neoclassical Silver Vase with Swans and Paw Feet
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage silver plated neoclassical style vase. The stand rests on three paw feet, a stylized base, another set of three paw feet which support three stylized columns, culm...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany Library Stairs
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th Century Neoclassical Style Mahogany Library Stairs / step ladder. Recently refinished. Measures 17.5" in width, 19.5" in depth and 31" in height. Step height is 12".
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Stylish Venetian Murano Glass Wall Mirror, Circa 1910
Located in CABA, AR
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of this exquisite Venetian Murano wall mirror, a captivating blend of tradition and sophistication. Its mirrored frame is adorned with ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Monumental Neoclassical Column Form Faux Green Marble Painted Wood Pedestal
Located in Stamford, CT
Custom made large scale wood pedestal with 'Verdi Antico' faux marble finish. Likely made for a specific marble bust in the collection of Roger Prigent, legendary New York antique...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Gilded Broken Pediment Mirror by Donghia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical style giltwood broken pediment mirror by John Hutton for Donghia. This iconic piece will add glamour to any setting.
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

20th Century Brass Lantern Hanging Pendant with Handblown Circular Glass
Located in Miami, FL
Spanish 20th century brass lantern hanging pendant with handblown circular glass.
Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Cast Iron Horse Doorstop Signed Hunter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast iron horse doorstop Signed Hunter. Copyright 1949. VA Metal Crafters, Waynesboro, VA.
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

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
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

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 .
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20th Century British Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Neo-Classical Style Ebonized Bench With Gilt Accents Att. To Maitland-Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a neo-classical style bench with an ebonized frame and gilt accents. It is attributed to Maitland -Smith and dates approximately to the l...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Early 20th Century Italian Majolica Urn
Located in Houston, TX
Early 20th century Italian majolica urn. This gorgeous Italian majolica or maiolica urn or jardiniere is hand decorated with serpents, dolphins an...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Maiolica, Majolica

Early 20th Century Regency Style Tripod Mahogany Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
Regency Style Tripod Mahogany Pedestal Plant Stand with Scalloped Gallery oval top. Measure 14" in width, 14" in depth at the base, 11.5" and 8.5" at the top and stand 36.5" in height.
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Brass Coffee Table with Marble Top 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 white marble top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category

1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

1950s Vintage French Rectangular Fleur-de-lis Cement Planter
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Durable 1950s vintage french rectangular fleur-de-lis cement planter crafted from cement stone. Measurements: 9” h x 28” l x 13.5” w
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cement

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

Vintage Sconces Pair Wall Lamps Louis XVI Style, France, Mid 20th Century
Located in Bastogne, BE
Pair of vintage French wall sconces. These stunning pieces are crafted from richly gilded bronze, boasting intricate detailing reminiscent of the Louis XVI style, or perhaps the bro...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Sevres Porcelain Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sevres porcelain box Origin France Circa 1900 Interior decoration (flowers) bronze mount hand painted box.
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Important Teddy Roosevelt Letter of June, 1911
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a very important Teddy Roosevelt Letter of June 1911 . On ‘The Outlook’ letterhead. Typed and personally signed and amended by President Theodore Roosevelt. Dated June 20th 1911. What makes this letter so important is the author, the office and the content. It refers to the beliefs and opinions of the then President and First Lady (Edith) towards the women’s sufferage and empowerment movement that was the ‘hot topic’ of the time. It is addressed to Eliza Calvert Hall/Obenchain who was a well known author at the end of the 19th Century and Early 20th Century. In 1905, Teddy referred to her book “Aunt Jane of Kentucky’ in a speech and recommended that every man in America should read it to understand ‘the plight of their womenfolk’. He regularly corresponded with her and we have a number of those letters in our collection. It appears that both he and Edith became big fans of Mrs Hall/Obenchain who was also heavily involved in the Suffragist movement. The letters also provide a fascinating and historic record of Roosevelt’s personal beliefs and feelings on female empowerment. The Letter Reads: The Outlook 287 Fourth Avenue New York Office of Theodore Roosevelt June 20th, 1911 “My dear Miss Hall: I am touched by your sending me “To Love and To Cherish”. But then, I am one of those included in the dedication, for I well know and dearly love ” Aunt Jane of Kentucky”. Mrs. Roosevelt and I do not feel that the hero ought to have yielded to his wife’s feelings ! Ultimately it was doing an injustice to her and to his children, as well as to the State. It is a good thing to have a Governor’s wife a woman who can be as gracious a hostess, and of as fine a type, as Dolly Madison...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

A SHABBY-CHIC NEO-CLASSICAL Compression Sculpture TABLE LAMP, France 1990
Located in PARIS, FR
A sculptural cubic table lamp, Post-Modernist, Shabby-Chic, Neoclassical, massive cubic compression of golden and silver metals, with an orientable rectangular horizontal shade, allo...
Category

1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Maitland Smith Neoclassical Style Scrolled Iron Round Beveled Glass Top Table
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century Maitland Smith Side, Accent or Center Table. Drawing inspiration from French Louis XV & Italian Neoclassical styling. Features a round top over scrolled iron frame ...
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Polished Ochre Marble Lamps
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of solid marble table lamps with a subtle mottled ochre veining having tall slender urn form over rectangular plinths with ogee molded bases. Italy, early 20th c. Now wired as...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Wonderful French Empire Neoclassical Doré Bronze Purple Glass Crystal Chandelier
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French empire / neoclassical doré bronze and purple glass center with crystal drops chandelier having 10 exterior and 5 interior l...
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Versace Style Italian Neoclassical Inlaid Burl Wood Dining Table, Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Neoclassical or French Regency Louis XVI style extension dining table In the manner of Gianni Versace Italy, Late 20th Century Gorgeous burl wood, with satinwood a...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ebony, Satinwood, Giltwood, Burl

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...
Category

Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Brass Candelabra Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a brass Neoclassical candelabra style chandelier that houses 6 lights, hardwired and ready to be installed.
Category

20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Neoclassical Carved White Marble Alabaster Column Table Lamp 38"
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century white marble alabaster table lamp, carved in the shape of a neoclassical column, wrapped in curtain swag and topped with a vase. Includes harp, glass flower finial,...
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Wonderful Regency Three-Light Vaughan Bell Jar Glass & Brass Lantern Greek Key
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Regency / Neoclassical Three Candelabra Light Etched Bell Jar Glass & Patinated Black Brass Lantern With Greek Key Pattern Lantern Fixture, In The Manner Of Vaughan Designs
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Silvered Console w/ Granite Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A striking Italian wall-mounted console table, richly carved and silver-gilt with classical motifs and a bold, sculptural presence. Dating to the early 20th century, this piece is a ...
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Granite

Porcelain Coffee Set
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Porcelain coffee set Origin Czechoslovakia Circa 20th century Neoclassical Design Very good condition and without restorations Wear on tray h...
Category

1940s Czech Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Coffee Set
Porcelain Coffee Set
$760 Sale Price
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Early Blue Toleware Chicago Globe Soap Tin Bin Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Rectangular Hand Painted Tin Bin Box by Chicago Globe Soap Company. The box is decorated with dancing Nymphs Fairies Nudes holding musically instruments.
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sheet Metal

French Neoclassical Tole Green & Gold Cachepot Planter Vase With Lion Heads
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical green & gold tole cachepot, planter, or vase with head-painted details and brass lion heads France, Circa Early 20th Century Measures: 6"W x 5.75"D x 5"H. ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pennsylvania House American Classical Cherry Extention Dining Table with Pads
Located in Germantown, MD
Pennsylvania House midcentury American classical solid Cherry Extention dining table with protective Pads. Comes with 3 leaves. Fully extended t...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Neoclassical Gilt Bronze 2-Arm Spiral Sconces 'Pair'
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gorgeously proportioned pair of neoclassical, gilded bronze 2-arm sconces; with acanthus leaf, acorn, swirl, and rosette detailing. Late Belle Époque style, France. Early 1900s. Me...
Category

Early 1900s European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

20th Century Neo Classical Hand-Crafted Terracotta Sicilian Sculpture
Located in Catania, Sicilia
It’s a bust-style sculpture, capturing the head of a woman with soft, classical features. The face has serene, somewhat idealized features, with a closed or neutral mouth and heavy-l...
Category

Mid-20th Century Sicilian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

1920's Caldwell Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Chandelier with Cut Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze light fixture with cut glass inset. (6 interior lights)
Category

1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Ralph Lauren Nickel Retractable Sconces
Located in Miami, FL
Pair Ralph Lauren 'Sargent' swing arm wall lamps, c., 2-light wall articulated wall sconce, in "Butler's silver" finish, marked "Ralph Lauren" on wal...
Category

1990s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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

French Neoclassical Style Iron Curule Bench with Mace Finials
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Weathered French wrought iron garden bench featuring large mace head finials. Constructed in the neoclassical taste with a curule leg design. The seat is newly upholstered with a sof...
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

1900s Early American Style Refinished Pine and Metal Blanket Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American pine Blanket Trunk. Textile lined interior. Functional Leather handles. Measures 33" in width, 20" in depth and stands 22.75" tall.
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage french wrought iron bar stools, 1960s - set of 3
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage bar stools made from a round oak seat and a beautiful wrought iron twisted base with elegant feet. 1960s - France Very good, sturdy condition Dimensions: Height: 78cm Dia...
Category

1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Bed Classical Style Burl Walnut Copper & Brass circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French walnut burl with copper roses decoration & brass bed. Made circa 1900 in the classical style The bedding must be custom made with a box spring of 59.61 x74.80 in. (190...
Category

Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Copper

Pair of Maitland Smith Demilunes, Hand Painted Faux Finish
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of Maitland Smith neoclassical style console tables, each having a demi-lune top, above polychrome decorated tapered legs. The tops have a hand painted faux finish with clear ...
Category

1990s Indonesian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Heavy Gothic Lion’s Mask Brass Door Knocker
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Heavy Gothic Lion’s Mask Brass Door Knocker This is a superb door knocker, the handsome Lion’s Head is at the centre and the heavy outer ring lifts and lands on the striking plat...
Category

1950s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Art Deco Alabaster Urn Uplighter Table Lamp, White Color France, circa 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Sculptural alabaster Art Deco period urn table lamp with neoclassical design, France, 1960s. This elegant carved alabaster neoclassical 'uplighter' urn lamp will be a nice addition p...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

James Bama "the Drift on Skull Creek Pass", Limited Edition Numbered Lithograph
Located in Morristown, NJ
James Bama (American Artist, 1926-2022) "The Drift on Skull Creek Pass", offset print lithograph from the original photorealistic painting, pencil signed lower right and numbered 54/...
Category

1990s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

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...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture Signed Comana
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture Signed Comana. This beautifully executed Italian Carrara marble sculpture is mounted on a green marble plinth. Gorgeous!
Category

1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

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

Brass Coffee Table with Black Leather and Glass Shelves by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with clear glass on top and black leather bottom shelf. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category

1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Large Decorative Black Enamel Urn with Brass Detail
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome black enamel urn with brass detail. The interior is lined with Brass. This could be used decorative or to hold special items. Neoclassical Style that mixes well with Trad...
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Enamel

Small Double Eagle Gilded Convex Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Double Eagle gilded convex mirror in the Russian Imperial Style.
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Composition

Antique mahogany mirrored vanity with brass hardware by widdicomb
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique mirrored vanity by Widdicomb features hardwood construction, beautiful mahogany veneer with newer finish, five dovetailed drawers with brass accented hardware, mounted m...
Category

1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Alabaster Urn Form Lamp
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Vintage Italian Carved Alabaster Urn Form Lamp. Beautiful white alabaster stone with very little veining makes it a prized addition to any setting. The urn sits atop a tall square pl...
Category

1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

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
Category

1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Neoclassical Mahogany Sculpture Pedestal C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Neoclassical Mahogany Sculpture Pedestal C1910. Measures - 36.25"H x 16"W x 16"D . ...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Maitland Smith Neoclassical Black Leather and Bronze Desk
Located in Miami, FL
A very unique Neoclassical Maitland Smith desk of gold embossed black leather with gilded bronze lion paws and seraphim on each leg. There are two ...
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

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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