Wedgwood Neoclassical
Vintage 1940s English Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Pottery
Vintage 1970s English Neoclassical Urns
Ceramic
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage 1940s English Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Mantel Clocks
Ceramic
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Vases
Stoneware
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Candlesticks
Other
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Urns
Stoneware
Vintage 1970s English Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Stoneware
Vintage 1950s English Neoclassical Urns
Ceramic
Antique Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Vases
Ceramic, Earthenware, Pearlware
Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Busts
Clay
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Tea Caddies
Ceramic
Vintage 1920s English Neoclassical Table Lamps
Silver Plate
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Porcelain
Vintage 1930s English Neoclassical Vases
Pottery
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics
Silver Plate
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Ceramic, Stoneware
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Jars
Ceramic
Vintage 1930s British Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Ceramic
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Vases
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Jewelry Boxes
Ceramic
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Stoneware
Vintage 1970s English Neoclassical Serving Bowls
Stoneware
Vintage 1970s British Neoclassical Urns
Ceramic
Antique Early 19th Century British Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and ...
Ceramic, Stoneware
Antique 1820s English Neoclassical Vases
Pottery, Stoneware
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Jewelry Boxes
Ceramic
Vintage 1970s British Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Pottery
Vintage 1930s English Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Silver Plate
Vintage 1930s English Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Silver Plate
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Jewelry Boxes
Ceramic
20th Century English Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Ceramic, Stoneware
Vintage 1930s English Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Pottery
Vintage 1910s British Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Vintage 1930s British Neoclassical Vases
Pottery
Antique Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Vases
Ceramic
Antique 1810s English Neoclassical Pottery
Earthenware
Vintage 1950s British Neoclassical Candlesticks
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain
Porcelain
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Vases
Ceramic
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Tea Sets
Creamware
Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Animal Sculptures
Stoneware
Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Pottery
Creamware
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Tableware
Creamware
Antique 1790s English Neoclassical Ceramics
Creamware
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Boxes
Pottery, Stoneware
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Candlesticks
Ceramic
Antique 1790s English Neoclassical Platters and Serveware
Creamware
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Ceramic
Vintage 1930s British Neoclassical Vases
Porcelain
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Decorative Dishes and Vid...
Ceramic
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Pottery
Stoneware
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Serving Pieces
Porcelain
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Pottery, Stoneware
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A Close Look at Neoclassical Furniture
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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