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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
1980s Neo-Classical Greco-Roman Maitland-Smith Bronze Bust / Marble Base - David
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a handsome piece. It is a Neo-classical style bronze male bust on a marble base by Maitland-Smith. It is marked and in very good condition.
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Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Late 20th-C. Large Scale Faux Bois Cast Garden Urns / Sculptures - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale pair of neo-classical faux bois urns. They are a heavy casting which gives the look of a 19th century pair. They would look wonderful in a foyer or on a sideboa...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Composition

Lillian August Vintage Floral Chintz Upholstered Ottoman with Arched Cream Base
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
An elegant vintage ottoman. Piece features soft pink and cream botanical tones atop a structured frame with gracefully arched cutouts—a design detail that subtly references neoclassi...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Polyester, Wood

Hadrian Roman Breccia Marble Bust
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Hadrian Roman Breccia and mixed marble bust with lapis lazuli brooch.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Marble

Mid-Century Italian Neo-Classical Style Ebony & Giltwood Trumeau Mirrors - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a beautiful set of Italian carved giltwood and ebonized mirrors. At 61 inches, they make a strong statement. The giltwood is highlighted nicely on the black painted backgroun...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Traditional Neoclassic Style Hancock & Moore Red Leather & Wood Barstools Set 5
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Traditional Neoclassic style barstools by Hancock & Moore composed of hardwood frames & red leather seats, backs, & armrests with antiqued brass nail head detail, s...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Onyx Marble Vases Life-size Pair Classical Urns Circa 1960
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Life-size pair of green and red onyx turned polished vases, the rolling rims above slender baluster form terminating in circular bases. The onyx vases are carved from single blocks o...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Onyx, Marble

Large & Perfectly Balanced Antique Hand Crafted Alabaster Pendant Light, Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Kindly note that we arrange the shipping ourselves to ensure a smooth, secure, and reliable delivery. This allows us to provide the best possible service and care for your purchase. ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Brass, Bronze, Wire

Swedish Grace nickel silver table lamp, CG Hallberg, Stockholm, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian neoclassical table lamp from the 1920s, produced by the renowned Swedish silversmithing company CG Hallberg in Stockholm. It features a gracefully slender st...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

A set of 6 Louis XVI style side chairs, C. 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A graceful set of six Italian painted and carved side chairs in the Neoclassical (or Louis XVI) style. Each chair features an oval caned back panel framed in delicate carved details,...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Paint

French Vintage Brass & Glass Hall Lantern
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This vintage 20th-century lantern exemplifies French craftsmanship and reverence for tradition with its flamboyant brass frame of scrollwork that will really light up a room. Likely ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Spanish Pair of End Cocktail Coffee Tables in Marble & Metal Frames In/Outdoors
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking pair of square cocktail end tables with freshly polished Spanish marble tops , the frames are in black metal with gold accents , circa 1970's solid beautiful can be used ind...
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20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal

Regency Style Italian Neo-Classical Klismos Game Table / Dining Chairs -S/4
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love these! This is a set of four Italian Klismos style painted side chairs. The upholstery is vintage with no holes and lite wear. They are unmarked. Fabulous for a game table or sm...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Taxidermy Butterfly Flying Insects Collection of Multiple Species (10)
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a framed glass display featuring ten (10) flying insects of different spices. Wood frame with double glass. No name or label present from the maker. Dimen...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Italian Carved Wood White Lacquer Shell & Dolphin Grotto Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fun chair! It is a mid-century white lacquered shell form grotto chair with carved dolphin / serpent arms and leg supports. The white lacquered finish is a vintage finish. ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Italian Neo-Classical Maison Jansen Style Marble Top Steel & Brass Coffee Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s Italian neo-classical Maison Jansen style brass and steel coffee table with a marble top. The marble is 1.25 inches thick. It is honed. The steel frame has brass ram ...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass, Steel

Royal Copenhagen 'Flora Danica' Porcelain 5 Qt Large Tureen & Underplate no 3569
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, large Flora Danica porcelain tureen and underplate. By Royal Copenhagen. Pattern nos. 3560 (tureen) & 3561 (underplate/stand). From the Flora Danica Collection, Royal Cop...
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20th Century Danish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Ten Italian Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant set of ten Italian armchairs is crafted in a refined neoclassical style with a distinctive spiderweb back design. The chairs feature hand-carved wood frames with a timew...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair 1940s French Ebonized Directoire Style End Table Nightstands
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 1940s French ebonized Directoire style end tables composed of black lacquered wood, white marble top, and brass hardware and sabots.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Janus et Cie Amalfi Tuxedo Sofa Bench by Mario Papperzini
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic neoclassical style Amalfi tuxedo sofa bench or daybed attributed to Janus et Cie, Los Angeles, CA. Designed in the mid-century by Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The gard...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Glazed Stacking Barrister's Bookcase
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Iron Banded Glazed Stacking Barrister's Bookcase 1920s Comes apart in sections for easy transportation. Globe-Wernicke was formed as a result...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

1970s Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Footed Fruit Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Wedgwood, a blue Jasperware footed fruit bowl, date marked 1971. Jasperware, introduced by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s, is a type of unglazed stoneware known for its matte fin...
Category

1970s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Neoclassical Black Marble Pedestal Column
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful neoclassical marble pedestal column, late 20th century. Probably hailing from Italy, this handsome column is of the deepest lico...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Uplighter Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural alabaster Art Deco period urn table lamp with neoclassical design, Italy, 1940s. This elegant carved alabaster neoclassical 'uplighter' urn lamp will be a nice addition pl...
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Zabihi Collection Gray Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Antique Persian Malayer Antique washed Rug in gray and blue Details rug no. j2555 size 10' 5" x 13' 3" (318 x 404 cm)
Category

20th Century Persian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool

Maison Baguès foliage gilt bronze chinoiserie lacquered end tables 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
This beautiful pair of Maison Baguès chinoiserie two-tier end tables was created in the early 1940s with solid foliage shaped gilt bronze structure and a chinese decor lacquered top ...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Vintage John Richard Neoclassical Ebonized & Stenciled Savonarola Chair 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Vintage John Richard Neoclassical Ebonized & Stenciled Savonarola Chair with Pressed Cane Seat Signed...
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cane

French Neolcassical Cast Bronze Boy w Torch Figural Candle Holder Statue 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
French Neoclassical cast bronze candlestick holder / candelabra featuring Art Nouveau styling with the figure of a young boy holding a torchiere above his head, on an ornate base. D...
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Decorative Gilt & Crystal Chandelier With 35 Arms
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional gilded brass and crystal chandelier, a grand statement piece , richly adorned with hand-cut glass and intricate classical detailing. This 35 light chandelier ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Collection of Leather Bound Classic Books, Easton Press & Franklin Library
By Franklin Press, Easton Press
Located in Peabody, MA
A collection of twenty-seven 1970s-1980s era leather bound and 22kt gold leaf classic novels. Nineteen by Easton Press, and eight published by Franklin Library. Many feature silk mo...
Category

1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Brown Jordan Florentine Style Patio Garden Dining Suite
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Weathered patio and garden dining suite made in the style and manner of Brown Jordan's Florentine collection. The set was designed by Richard Frinier for Brown Jordan and has become ...
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage ALVA Studios Cast Stone Aphrodite Sculpture in Black
Located in San Carlos, CA
FOR SALE: Stunning ALVA Studios Cast Stone Aphrodite Sculpture in Black Enhance your space with this elegant cast stone sculpture by ALVA Studios, depicting Aphrodite in striking bl...
Category

1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

1950s Neoclassical White Crackled Ceramic Italian Bust of Antinoo
Located in Catania, Sicilia
The image shows a Neoclassical ceramic bust of Antinoo (Antinous), a celebrated figure from classical antiquity. This particular bust, dating from the 1950s, is crafted in a white ce...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Cast Composite Giant Clam Shell
Located in London, GB
A 20th century cast giant clam shell. Weathered condition.
Category

Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Composition

Large Bronze Bronco Cowboy after Frederick Remington
Located in London, GB
Very Large Bronze of a Cowboy and his bucking Horse after Frederick Remmington This Sculpture has such a Powerful Movement and Raw Energy Lovely Sculpture
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Italian Rococo Neoclassical Baroque Gilt Wood Wall Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Rococo Baroque Neoclassical style gilt wood framed mirror Italy, Mid-20th Century Measures: 8.25"W x 1"D x 14"H Very good original vintage condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Brown Jordan 'Florentine' Collection 5-piece Outdoor Dining Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
Consisting of a round glass top table and four armchairs with openwork metal strap-work manufactured by the iconic outdoor furniture manufacturer Brown Jordan;  Brown Jordan, a manuf...
Category

1990s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Pair J. Widdicomb Neoclassical Partial Gilt Ebonized Wood Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of John Widdicomb Neoclassical Style Partial Gilt Ebonized Wood Rose and Champagne Striped Upholstered Armchairs. Measure 23" in width, 23" in depth and 36.5" in height. Seat ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Large Solid Copper Architectural Wall Lantern
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Elevate the curb appeal of your home or add a touch of timeless elegance to your outdoor spaces with this magnificent pair of large, solid copper architectural wall lanterns. The...
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Copper

Wedgwood blue and white jasperware jewelry tray
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine Wedgwood jasperware jewelry tray, beautiful neoclassical style item decorated with white antique-style scenes and an elegant laurels...
Category

20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Wedgwood Jasperware Neo-Classical Vase with Flower Frog, 1968
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Wedgwood Jasperware Neo-Classical blue and white stoneware vase with a flower frog insert, date marked 1968. The vase is sprig decorated with classical figures and banded with a r...
Category

1960s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Diminutive Italian Neoclassical Carved Fruitwood Neoclassical Pedestal, C. 1960
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Diminutive Italian Neoclassical Carved Fruitwood Neoclassical Pedestal, C. 1960 Diminutive Italian Neoclassical Carved Fruitwood Pedestal, c. 1960 This beautifully crafted diminut...
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

French Neo-Classical Style Iron & Brass Maitland-Smith Queen Bed Frame
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This bed has timeless appeal! It is a French neo-classical style white iron four poster bed with solid brass finials . The finish is an intentionally distressed antique white. It is ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

1930s Weller Pottery Neoclassical Acanthus Umbrella Cane Stand 20"
Located in Dayton, OH
Circa 1930's ceramic umbrella / cane stand featuring a Neoclassical motif with acanthus leaves in peach and white. Attributed to Weller Pottery. Stamped USA in base Dimensions: 11" ...
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1930s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

1920’s Caldwell Bronze and Etched Mirror Sconces with Cobalt Glass
Located in New York, NY
set of 4 circa 1920’s Caldwell etched mirrored backplate sconces with Cobalt blue glass
Category

1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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 ...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Wire

1970's Anthony Cipriano Ballerina Sculpture
Located in San Carlos, CA
Bring a Touch of Grace to Your Home: Vintage Anthony Cipriano Ballerina Sculpture Own a piece of dance history with this stunning 1970s ballerina sculpture by Anthony Cipriano. Insp...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Clay

Pair of French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns Planters, circa 1940
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish pair of vintage classic French cast iron garden urns or planters with the lovely original surface and patina, circa 1940. These beautiful jardinieres are a nice large size,...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

20th Century Metalcrafters Brass and Iron Serpentine Fireplace Fender
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 20th Century Virginia Metalcrafters Brass and Iron Serpentine Fireplace Fender Measure 48" in width, 14" in depth and 10" in height.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Iron

Faux marble column, pedestal, mid 20th century, France
Located in Herentals, BE
Classic style, round column in wood with black, green faux marble painting. If there is no shipping price listed to your place of residence, please do not hesitate to ask me for a go...
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

1970s Neoclassical Swedish Club Chairs Upholstered With Green Velvet Fabric
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful neoclassical club chair upholstered with green velvet fabric. The fabric is the original one and stil in very good and clean condition. Allover this chair in in very good c...
Category

1970s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Beech, Pine

Pair of Carved Wood Painted Trumeau Mirror C. 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rectangular neoclassical style mirrors. The mirrors are painted in a cream color, accented with gold detailing. The top of each frame includes a decorative pediment, with a...
Category

1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

Vintage Trumeau Neoclassical Giltwood Winged Lion Vanity Wall Mirror 17"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage gilt wood trumeau style wall mirror featuring a rectangular beveled frame topped with a spiraling ribbon dividing the mirror from a neoclassical relief showing a winged angel...
Category

Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Painted and Parcel Gilt Neoclassical Console Table with Faux Marble Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Console table, having long and narrow proportions, int Louis XVI style. Its faux painted breakfront top, on table with cream-painted and parcel gilt finish, showing natural wear. The...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

A Pair of POSTMODERN NEOCLASSICAL Wall LAMPS Sconces France 1990-2000
Located in PARIS, FR
A thin and elegant pair of (double) wall appliques sconces, to be attributed, France 1990-2000. Each sample consists in a single curved wall base with 2 short arms holding 2 long ver...
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1990s French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Zabihi Collection Antique Persian Sarouk Rug
Located in New York, NY
Description an early 20th century room size Sarouk Rug Details rug no. j3425 size 8' 2" x 12' 7" (249 x 384 cm)
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Early 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool

Monumental Pair of Italian Carved Stone Obelisks
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of finely carved elegant stone obelisks on a square base. Timeless decoration for your garden or interior. Measurements, Obelisks - Height cm 210 ( 83 inches ) Bases- Height cm...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone

Pair of Sterling Silver Neoclassical-Style Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver, Neoclassical-Style candlesticks, The Mueck-Carey Co., New York, Ca 1940. Each candlestick measures 9 inches high x 3 1/2 inches wide (at widest point - acros...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Italian Neo-Classical Or Biedermeier Style Burl Wood Bloomingdale’s Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a handsome Italian burl wood commode crafted in Italy for Bloomingdale’s. It has Biedermeier or neo-classical styling. The drawers are paper lined and have dovetail construct...
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Granite

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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