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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
Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Silvered And Painted Wooden Tabernacle
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful small tabernacle that once graced a church altar. Beautiful original silverleaf and faux marble paint. weathered, small losses. Italy circa 1780  
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

1970s , A pair of Club Lounge Chairs, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A pair of Swedish lounge chairs from the 1970s, upholstered in luxurious green velour fabric. These armchairs feature a clean and inviting design with slightly flared armrests, plush...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Velvet, Beech, Pine

French Pair of Reproduction Plaster Wall Planters
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French, 20th century plaster reproduction wall-mounted planters of stylized Medusa figures–not with an abundance of snakes emanating from her head but a thick mane of acanthus. Spira...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plaster

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Ralph Lauren Barlett Zebra Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Beautiful and soft cushion made with Ralph Lauren Zebra Fabric.
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Fiorini Italian Neoclassical Cherry Arched Triple Bookcase China Display Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Fiorini Italian Neoclassical solid cherry library bookcase or china cabinet featuring arcaded cherry and glass front doors opening to nine adjustable shelves. Features some L...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Carvers' Guild Newport Trumeau Gilt Wood Wall Mirror
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An elegant Neo-classic design of the late 18th Century. This looking glass is notable for its fluted architrave set off by rosettes. The frame is finished in antique gold leaf and co...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Cheval or Standing Dressing Mirror with Inlaid Mahogany Frame from England
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful large English cheval or full-length dressing mirror, in the Neo-Classical style, featuring a rectangular beveled mirrored glass panel, framed in mahogany with inlaid stri...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair Large Italian Neoclassical Style Marquetry Commodes
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of stately 20th Century Italian two drawer chests featuring beautiful exotic wood marquetry.
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

68-Piece Dinner Set - Wedgwood - Columbia Gold - Complete for 12
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful porcelain dinner set, made by the English brand Wedgwood, from the Columbia Gold series. This service was produced by Wedgwood from 1964 to 1979. This complete set serves...
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1960s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

English Hunt Style Leather & Fruitwood Hickory Chair Bergere Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a classical pair of mahogany arm chairs with mottled garnet / red leather upholstery. They were manufactured by Hickory Chair Furniture Company. They are marked and date to t...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Leather, Mahogany

Set Eight Fratelli Sanvito Neoclassical Fruitwood and Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Eight Fratelli Sanvito for Versailles Design Center Neoclassical Fruitwood and Upholstered Dining Chairs. Two Armchairs and six side chairs. Fratelli Sanvito chairs are luxu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood

Set of Fourteen Nancy Corzine Neoclassical Cornell Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable grand set of fourteen neoclassical style dining chairs designed by Nancy Corzine in the California romantic style. The chairs feature a walnut frame with a klismos style t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Early 20th Antique French Brass & Bronze Bed , Doble Size
Located in Miami, FL
Stylish and unusual French antique brass bed. Rectangular in form but with smooth rounded corners, tubular rails and ball finials. A good quality well-made bed. In good condition, st...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Adams Style Paint Decorated Display China Cabinet
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage Adams Style Paint Decorated Display China Cabinet Beautiful 20th century hand painted satinwood cabinet on console base by Yorkshire House. N...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Satinwood

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Bed Frames
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th century pair of Italian carved bed frames featuring neoclassical style trompe l'oeil swag headboards. The solid beech wood has a weathered, aged patina on the finish highlightin...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Stellar Grand Tour Bronze And Marble Table Circa 1910-1920
Located in Bernville, PA
Remarkable Grand Tour Bronze and Marble table featuring three Satyrs holding up a beautiful bronze motif circle with a marble top. A very unique and rare find from the period. Wonder...
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1910s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Carved Wooden Altar Shrine
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful neoclassical altar shrine with original gilding and color. Great and unique item. Italy, circa 1760-1800 Weathered, losses and old repairs. More photo's available on reques...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early 18th c. Carved and Gilded Regence Wall Brackets
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of elaborate gilded wall brackets having shaped platforms resting on scrolled supports with intricately carved acanthus decoration. French Regence period, circa 1720.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Giltwood

Neoclassical Style Round Brass Coffee Table with Marble Top by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style round coffee table is made of brass with a Carrara white marble top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Pair of Fine Italian Neoclassical 18th Century Style Large Console Tables
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent pair of very fine quality Italian polychrome and parcel gilt marble top console tables. Most impressive large scale, the contemporary antique reproduction exceptional...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Round Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass Top by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative round 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

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Brass

Vintage English Country Iron Verdigris Garden Sundial "Grow Old Along With Me"
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron verdigris garden sundial reading "Grow old along with me. The best is yet to be." USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 10.5"W x 10.5"D x 4.5"H Very good vintag...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

1900 Large Leaded Glass Caldwell Lantern
Located in New York, NY
1900 Caldwell unusual design leaded glass large lantern with 6 interior lights. Has ribbons and flowers design, also has canopy and additional chain. newly rewired (UL)
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

17th Century Flemish Tapestry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
17th century Flemish Tapestry Dimensions: 45"w x 85.5"h Origin: Belgium Material: Wool and silk 17th century VNT1707
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17th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool, Silk

Pair Late 18th Century French Neoclassical Carved Wooden Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair 18th century neoclassical carved wooden ornaments. France circa 1780. Weathered, small losses and old repairs. Measurements are individual and include the wooden base....
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

French Neoclassical Style Silver Plated Champagne Cooler
Located in Houston, TX
French Neoclassical Style Silver Plated Champagne Cooler. Offered is a lovely French Neoclassical style silver plated champagne / wine cooler or ice bucket. This beautifully detaile...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Silver Plate

Antique 19th C. American Empire Flame Mahogany Claw Foot Parlor Sofa Couch 85"
Located in Dayton, OH
Fine American Empire parlor sofa / couch with classical form and masterful carvings. Made of flamed mahogany featuring carved back crest and flared rolled arms accented with carved f...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Burl

Girl in Red Dress with Cat and Dog after Ammi Phillips Tortoiseshell Painted 33"
By Ammi Phillips
Located in Dayton, OH
Large vintage print depicting "Girl in Red Dress with cat and Dog" by American portrait artist Ammi Phillips, originally painted circa 1830-1835. Shows a young girl dressed in a brig...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Pair of Electrified 18th century Wrought Iron European Wall Sconces
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of Electrified 18th century Wrought Iron European Wall Sconces Anonymous Europe; late18th century Iron Approximate size: 26.5 (h) x 15 (w) x 5.5 (d) in. each This exquisite p...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

French Vintage Brass & Glass Tiered Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A versatile midcentury French, Neoclassical brass & glass two-tiered round side table that will easily rise to the occasion as a serving trolley when entertaining. Four legs with flu...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

An ART-DECO NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC Blown Glass TABLE LAMP, MURANO, ITALY 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An important, elegant, luxurious table lamp, Art-Deco, Neo-Classical, Shabby-Chic, composition of 3 generous and sensual pieces of milky white thick blown glass, by yet anonymous art...
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1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

1970s Elegant France Neoclassic Brass Lantern with Curved Glass
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Brass lantern with curved glass from France, 1970. This elegant pendant light features a classic design with a polished brass frame and curved glass panels, creating a timeless look....
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Neoclassical Female Sculpture Statue
Located in New York, NY
An Italian reproduction female resin and alabaster marble statue, in the Neoclassical design style, circa mid to late 20th century, Italy. Statue is an off-white/antique white resin ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

A Magnificent Pair of French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Vases
Located in Queens, NY
A Magnificent Pair of French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Vases A superb pair of French Louis XVI style ormolu vases, exquisitely cast and richly decorated in the Neoclassical taste. Each...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

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)
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20th Century Persian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool

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

19th Century Italian Carved Inlaid Mahogany Burl Full Bed
Located in Miami, FL
Italian carved walnut double bed dating back to the first half of 19th century, in good condition, with a great original patina. The elegant and unique bed frame...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

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...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

White Enamel Ashtray or Jewelry Dish, Neoclassical Style, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and well-made white 'guilloche' style enamel and metal footed ashtray or jewelry dish bowl, circa early to mid-20th century. Piece appears to have never been used. Bowl a...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

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...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Italian, Veneto, Neoclassic Walnut 1-Drawer Writing Table, Leather Slide, 19thc.
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a rectangular top above a case housing one drawer with a sliding leather writing surface within, below the leather slide is an interior with drawers and storage, the case rais...
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Walnut

2 French Painted & Fired Neoclassical Leaded Botanical Stained Glass Windows 62"
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Vintage reclaimed French painted and fired leadedstained glass windows. Features a Neoclassical botanical garden scene with vinbrant flowers and architecture. Signed E Couet alon...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stained Glass, Wood

19th Century Antique Hand Carved Pink Marble Double Basin Kitchen Sink
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century Antique Hand Carved Pink Marble Double Basin Kitchen Sink
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone

Royal Copenhagen 'Flora Danica' Porcelain 5 Qt Large Tureen & Underplate no 3560
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

Pair 19th C Bow Glass Sided Display Cabinets from an Upscale Boston Fashion Shop
Located in Nashua, NH
A pair of incredible bow glass sided show cases from one of the exclusive ladies fashion shops in the Newbury Street area of Boston,Ma. These spectacularly designed glass show cases...
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Wedgwood blue and white jasperware candleholders
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Fine pair of Wedgwood jasperware candleholder, neoclassical style item decorated with white flowers and leaves friezes on a sky-blue background. Jasperware, or jasper ware, is a type...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Gilt Carved Mahogany Console Table by Maitland-Smith, Neoclassical Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive and richly detailed neoclassical-style console table by Maitland-Smith, handcrafted in the Philippines. This statement piece is constructed from solid mahogany and feat...
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1980s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

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
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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.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

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

Large Antique Porcelain Platter Hand Painted in Red Chrysanthemum Pattern C-1820
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite Coalport porcelain platter was hand-painted in England circa 1820. It features the Red Chrysanthemum pattern, which showcases a bold, Imari-style design. The intricate...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Creamware, in White Rope-Twist Oval Centerpiece Basket, Mid-20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Creamware (In white) Rope-Twist Oval Centerpiece Basket, Mid-20th Century A finely hand-crafted Italian oval centerpiece basket in white creamware, dating to the mid-20th ce...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Pottery

Neoclassical Style Brass Psyche Mirror In The Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style swinging psyche mirror. is all made of brass with a beveled mirror. This is a French work in the Style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

Pair Boldly Veneered Northern Italian Neoclassical Period Commodes, ca. 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
the commodes having rectangular tops above conforming cases housing two drawers, the cases raised on square tapering fluted legs, the commodes are covered completely in burl and stra...
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1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Black Hitchcock Chairs, Three Side Chairs, One Armed Chair
Located in Louisville, KY
These L. Hitchcocks chairs are as one would expect coming from Hitchcock, simply splendid. With their signature black painted finish and gold stencil work overall, the age, patina an...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

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

Collection Of 3 Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Lovely collection of 3 wooden candleholders with traces of their original silver and color. Very nice type candleholder and rare to find in a group. Italy, circa 1780-1800. Weathere...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

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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