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Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
Pair Antique Flight Barr Barr Worcester Porcelain Plates Apple Green Gold 1825
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of Flight, Barr, Barr Worcester porcelain plates was hand-painted at the Worcester factory, in England, circa 1825. They feature a vibrant apple green complemented by lavis...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

English Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish Neoclassical Design
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white round jewelry dish with neoclassical design, circa 20th century, 1979, England...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Set 8 Antique English Worcester Porcelain Hand Painted Strawberry Pattern C.1820
Located in Katonah, NY
This antique Worcester porcelain dessert set was hand-gilded in England during the Regency period, around 1820. Created by Flight Barr Worcester, the set features the distinctive "St...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Trinket Dish with White Relief, England
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A classic of British design: an authentic blue Wedgwood jasperware dish with crisp white neoclassical relief. Crafted in England, this petite tray showcases the matte, powder-blue bo...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic, Clay

Brown Leather Tray
Located in Westwood, NJ
With Tobacco brown leather, this leather tray is fraught with detail: the topstitching of each leather panel, the narrow leather straps that hold the stainless steel handles in place...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Metal

Antique Wrought Iron Two Tier Standing Basket
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique two tier wrought iron 2 tier standing basket in excellent condition. Solid Iron with great stability. For Indoor and outdoor use. Measures 16.5" in width x 10.5" in depth...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Iron, Wrought Iron

Austrian Bronze Iron Neoclassical Trash Can / Wastepaper Basket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Austrian bronze & iron neoclassical trash can / wastepaper basket Austria, circa early 20th century Of oval form with a continuous trellis, garland and flowerhead motif. Beautiful...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Bronze, Iron

Wedgwood Jasperware Black Basalt White Jewelry Dish Neoclassical, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
An English Wedgwood Jasperware black basalt and white stoneware rectangular jewelry dish with Neoclassical design, 1963, England. Piece is a matte bla...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

English Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish Neoclassical Design
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white round jewelry dish with neoclassical design, circa 20th century, 1979, England...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Stoneware

Russian Ormolu Amethyst Glass Swan Centerpiece, Atrib to Imperial Glass Works
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Russian Ormolu and Amethyst Glass Swan Centerpiece, Attributed to Imperial Russian Glass Works St. Petersburg Imperial Glass Factory, Mid to late 1...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

42 Pieces Mikasa Ultima and Super Strong Silver Grey White Fine China Cameo
Located in Brea, CA
42 pieces Mikasa platinum ultima cameo super strong silver grey white fine china, marked on bottom, 12 pieces of 10.75" big dinner plates, 6 pieces of...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

Centerpiece Atlantes Bronze, Marble and Glass
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Centerpiece (Atlantes) bronze, marble and glass materials: portore marble, gilt bronze and glass Origin Italy circa 1930 neoclassical perfect condi...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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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 Bowls and Baskets

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Metal, Enamel

1st Quarter 19th Century English Bone China Handled Basket
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
1st quarter 19th century English bone china handled basket. Elegant with pâte-sur-pâte band of white "pearls" on gilt above a wide band of vining cornflowers after the 18th century F...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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 Bowls and Baskets

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Pottery

English Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish Neoclassical Design
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white round jewelry dish with neoclassical design, circa 20th century, 1979, England...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Stoneware

Antique Chateauneuf de Pape Red Gilt Zinc Grape Hod
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Chateauneuf de Pape Red and Gilt Zinc Grape Hod France, circa 1900s A fine example from the world of French winemaking history is this exquisite antique Chateauneuf de Pape ...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Metal, Zinc

Historistic Sugar Bowl with Gilded Cover and Cut Glass, circa 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic sugar bowl with gilded cover and cut glass, circa 1890s Original condition.
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Brass

Tan Leather Tray
Located in Westwood, NJ
With soft creamy mushroom tan leather, this leather tray is fraught with detail: the topstitching of each leather panel, the narrow leather straps that hold the stainless steel handl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Metal

Tan Leather Tray
Tan Leather Tray
$418 / item
Wedgwood Light Blue Dancing Hours Neoclassical Jasperware Bowls, Pair
Located in Stamford, CT
1970 Wedgwood jasperware footed bowl. Light blue jasperware with all-over white neoclassical motif. Signed on the underside.
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20th Century English Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Pottery

Wonderful French Gilt Bronze Cut Crystal Ormolu Pedestal Bowl Baccarat Compote
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French gilt bronze and cut crystal ormolu-mounted pedestal bowl in the manner of Baccarat. The almost identical one is also available AC851.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Crystal, Bronze

19th Century Russian Silver Cut Glass Swing-Handled Basket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-century Russian silver and cut glass swing-handled basket Russia, circa 1880 Stamped in a rectangular cartouche. 875 grade  Immerse yourself in the opulence of 19th-century Rus...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Sterling Silver

Neoclassical French Alabaster and Bronze Footed Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding centerpiece or footed bowl in carved alabaster and bronze. France, 1930s. This stunning carved alabaster centerpiece bowl stands up ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Alabaster, Bronze

Wedgwood Jasperware Blue and White Jewelry Dish Neoclassical Style, Late 19th c
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English antique Wedgwood Jasperware blue and white oblong jewelry dish in the Neoclassical Style, circa late-19th century, Engl...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Stoneware

Silver plate metal Bowl by Felix Frères, France
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This Bowl is in Silver Plate. It has been made in France during the XXeme century in Toulouse by Felix Frères.
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Silver Plate

Antique Pair Paris Porcelain Reticulated Baskets with Gilt, France Circa 1860
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite pair of Paris Porcelain baskets was made in France circa 1860. Each basket features a gracefully flared reticulated body, highlighted with hand-applied green enamel an...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

Neoclassical Round Box in the Style of the Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful and rare early to mid-20th century matte white and light periwinkle blue round metal box in the Neoclassical style. The Neoclassical raised relief design around box's ext...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Metal

Meissen Marcolini Period Porcelain Twin Handled Painted Fruit Basket
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique German porcelain twin handled fruit basket by prolific makers Meissen and dating from the Marcolini period 1774 to 1814. The fruit basket stands raised on four Greek k...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

English Wedgwood Jasperware Ashtray or Key Holder/Vide Poche
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware ashtray or key holder/vide poche in “Wedgwood Blue” features a repeating motif of white, high relief acanthus ...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic

Good Pair of German KPM White-glazed Pierced Lattice Porcelain Compotes
Located in San Francisco, CA
Königliche Porzellan Manufaktur, or KPM (established 1723) was a fundamental part of the landscape of the European decorative arts in the 19th century, and was, and still is, one of ...
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Mid-20th Century German Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

English Flow Blue Ceramic Decorative Trinket Dish by Enoch Wedgwood - England
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An early flow blue ceramic trinket dish or catchall by Enoch Wedgwood (Tunstall). This dish is created from a sturdy creamy white ceramic. It is deco...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Ceramic, Paint

Reticulated Gold Gilt Greek Key Porcelain Basket Compote
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous white & gold regency style reticulated porcelain basket compote with Greek Key detail Circa mid 20th century Measures: 9"W x ...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

Wonderful French Bronze Diamond Cut Crystal Bronze Oval Centerpiece Swan Handles
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French neoclassical gilt bronze and diamond cut crystal oval centerpiece  with swan handles in the manner of Baccarat, circa 1940s.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Crystal, Bronze

Neoclassical Gilt Decorated Plate With Mythological Figure
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical gilt decorated plate with mythological figure. Naples Real Fabbrica Ferdinandea white porcelain painted and gilt decorated saucer dish wi...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Apothecary Mortar and Pestle by Coors
Located in San Diego, CA
Porcelain mortar and pestle. Great for cooks or as an accent piece. Heavy duty. By Coors USA.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Small Cupid Dish with Classical Figural Relief
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A refined Wedgwood blue jasperware small dish, showcasing the iconic matte blue ground with crisp applied white neoclassical relief, one of Wedgwood’s most enduring and collectible d...
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20th Century British Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Ceramic

Norman Rockwell Fish Finders Four Seasons Gorham 10.5” Collector Plate
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Norman Rockwell Fish Finders plates Four Seasons Gorham 10.5” Collector Plate. Norman Rockwell 1976 Limited Edition Fine China collector plate by ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

Set of Three Early 19th Century Wedgwood Creamware Pattern No. 892 Serving Bowls
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare group of wedgwood creamware bowls. In the neoclassical pattern no. 892 with a cobalt blue and gold border. Diameters: just under 9 in., just over 8 3/4 in., and just ove...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Creamware

English Traditional Framed Ceramic and Brass Decorative Horse Plate or Catchall
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An English Traditional ceramic equestrian horse plate with a brass frame. The ceramic plate in the center features a traditional hunt scene with three hors...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Brass

Wedgwood Butter Yellow Potpourri or Bough Pot
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pale butter yellow Wedgwood potpourri dish in the Neoclassical style, made in the early 19th century around 1820. The dish features a patterned decoration of stylized acanthus lea...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Stoneware

Italian Neoclassical Gilt Leather Book Motif Wastepaper Basket, 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Neoclassical Gilt Leather Book Motif Wastepaper Basket, 20th Century Description: This sculptural gilt leather wastepaper basket is an Italian example of Neoclassical reviva...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Orange Leather Tray
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a bold orange leather, this leather tray is fraught with detail: the topstitching of each leather panel, the narrow leather straps that hold the stainless steel handles in place...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal

Glossy Red Wicker Bread Basket
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A woven wicker basket painted in glossy red paint. This piece would be fabulous to serve bread or fruits, or as a decorative dish on a night table or dresse...
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Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Wicker, Paint

Antique Japanese Floral Wooden Tray
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antque Japanese Handpainted Wooden tray. Floral decor on gold ground. Some red paint loss.
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1940s Japanese Vintage Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Wood

Classical Style Painted Wastebasket or Planter, Sold Singly
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rustic and classical at the same time, painted iron waste basket or trash can or planter with wonderful patina, X-design. Waste basket, planter.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal

Swedish Porphyry Tazza, 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The turned base and stem with shallow bowl top. Shows signs of expert repair.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

Swedish Porphyry Tazza, 19th Century
Swedish Porphyry Tazza, 19th Century
$6,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Antique Gilt Bronze Crystal Tazzas or Pedestal Bowls
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique tazzas are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1900 and done in a Neoclassical style. The tops are done in a clear cu...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Crystal, Bronze

Mid-Century Silver-Mounted Carved Rock Crystal Center Table Bowl or Vide-Poche
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant antique bowl is a striking blend of classical form and luxurious materials. Likely crafted in France or Italy circa 1960, the bowl is fashioned from carved rock crystal,...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Rock Crystal, Silver

English Edwardian Neoclassical Sterling Silver Trophy Bowl, 1901
Located in New York, NY
Edwardian Neoclassical sterling silver trophy bowl. Made by Charles Stuart Harris in London in 1901. Round and girdled with leaf-capped flying scroll handles; raised foot. Enough roo...
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Early 1900s British Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Sterling Silver

Italian Neoclassical Red Leather Wastepaper Basket or Trash Can, 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Neoclassical Red Leather Wastepaper Basket or Trash Can, 20th Century Description: This refined Italian wastepaper basket is executed in richly colored red leather and desig...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Leather, Wood

Grey Leather Tray
Located in Westwood, NJ
With the quiet shade of grey leather, this leather tray is fraught with detail: the topstitching of each leather panel, the narrow leather straps that hold the stainless steel handle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Metal

Antique Dresden Porcelain Reticulated Fruit Basket and Stand by Adolf Hamann
By Adolf Hamann, Dresden Porcelain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A delicate and intricately worked antique Dresden Porcelain Fruit Basket and Underplate. The form is rare and a technical tour de force. Few of ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Porcelain

French 19 century Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Centerpiece Bowl
Located in New York, NY
Finest quality Antique (19th century) gilt bronze centerpiece bowl supported by two cherubs among foliate scrolls and surmounted by a cherub holding a tembrel. 26 inches tall, 16 1/...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Bronze

Pair of Antique Russian Ormolu and Amethyst Cut-Glass Compotes
Located in New York, NY
A fine pair of antique Russian ormolu and amethyst cut-glass compotes, 19th century. This pair of navette-shaped bowls cut with lozenge pattern and flanke...
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1840s European Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Crystal, Bronze

Silver Plated French Bacchanalian Jardiniere, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
Produced in France, circa 1880, this impressive silver plated jardiniere has elements of Greek mythology, making it Neoclassical style. On each side of the jardiniere is a mascaron o...
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Metal, Silver Plate

Fine Quality French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Embellished with acanthus leaves, grape vines, clam shells and Bacchus masks. Date: 19th century Origin: French Dimension: 8.25" x 13" x 24"
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Bronze

American 1920 Vintage Navette Sweetmeat Basket with Handle .925 Sterling Silver
Located in Miami, FL
Sterling silver navette basket with handle. Elegant sweetmeat basket tray with a fixed handle, crafted with an oval navette shape in solid .925/.999 sterling silver, back in the 1920's. This tray is decorated with fluted scalloped patterns and mounted in four stylized legs. The side panels are decorated with pierced perforations to recreate organic patterns. Weight: 369.5 Grams, (236.85 Dwt). Measurements: 292 mm by 178 mm by 205 mm (11.5 x 7.0 x 8.1 Inches). Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark of an armor with a 6, the model numbers, the silver assay mark and signed, "STERLING C 3705". History: When silver baskets first appeared around the 17th century they resembled the original, practical and rudimental woven straw or wooden baskets used...
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1920s North American Vintage Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Large Gustavian Style Gilt Metal Accent Waste Basket
Located in Sheffield, MA
Large 10" D rustic and elegant at the same time, add a neoclassical country touch to your bedroom, bathroom or office. The gold gilt edging gives it a Classic vintage/antique feel. S...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Metal

Trompe L Oeil Decoupage Waste Pail, Neoclassical Wood, Italy, 20th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Neoclassical style Italian decoupage waste pail. Wonderful imagery.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

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Wood

Brass Wastebasket
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant wastebasket is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical bowls and baskets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical bowls and baskets 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 bowls and baskets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical bowls and baskets made in a specific country, there are Europe, England, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original bowls and baskets, popular names associated with this style include Wedgwood, Longaberger, Meissen Porcelain, and Capodimonte. 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 bowls and baskets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $24,500 while the average work can sell for $829.