Neoclassical Porcelain
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
Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Waste Bowl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique topographical porcelain waste bowl.
By Doccia porcelain manufactory circa 1820.
With painted enamel topographical scenes, ...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Old Paris Topographical Coffee Pot, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century Old Paris topographical coffee pot, now as a lamp
One side depicting a view of the of the Palais Royal the other side shows a view of the L’Arc Porte Saint- Denis, rais...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Giltwood
$1,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Wedgwood
Dancing Hours
Black Jasper Centrepiece Bowl
By Wedgwood
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A fine black jasper-ware bowl crafted by Wedgwood in a design known as the 'Dancing Hours'. The black basalt wash over white jasper piece dates to the 1950s and has been handmade in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Small White Dolphin Bowls
Located in New York, NY
Pair of small white dolphin bowls. Pair of antique Italian creamware miniature monteith bowls / bud vases supported on tripod dolphin legs on conforming stepped circular base; Giusti...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$2,200 / set
Coupe Porcelaine du Lys Royal décor Kakiemon Château de Chantilly XVIIIe France
Located in London, England
Le plat de service Porcelaine du Lys Royal est une reproduction fidèle du décor "Kakiemon", emblématique de la manufacture du Château de Chantilly au XVIIIe siècle. Ce chef-d'œuvre r...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Porcelain Advertising Ware Table Lamp, Baltimore, circa 1840s
Located in Peabody, MA
A rare porcelain bottle (circa 1840-1850) hand painted with images of stock (jugs, pitchers, tureens and whale oil lamps) sold by the C. Levering Co. of Baltimore, and mounted as a t...
Category
1840s American Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Twelve Meissen Porcelain Plates with Putti and Heavenly Scenes
Located in New York, NY
A fabulous and pristine set of twelve neoclassical style 19th century Meissen Porcelain plates hand painted with putti, fruit, garland, and heavenly scenes. The center of each plate ...
Category
1860s German Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$22,000 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Jasperware Cheese Plate
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Heavy Wedgewood cobalt blue Jasperware cheese plate with dome.
The applied white bas relief depicts classical figural scenes with foliate motif against...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Jug with Silver Gilt Lid, Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Jug with Ormolu Gilt Silver Lid and Hand-Painted Neoclassical Motives in Sepia.
The porcelain jug is signed with the classic 3 blue waves, represent...
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Silver
$620 Sale Price
36% Off
Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Goblet After Angelia Kauffman Painting "Design"
By Humphrey Chamberlain, Chamberlains Worcester
Located in Downingtown, PA
Antique English Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Goblet
Grisaille Painting by Humphrey Chamberlain, after Angelica Kauffman’s “Design”
Circa 1800–1...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
White Porcelain Neoclassical Style Amphora Oil Lamp
Located in New York, NY
White porcelain neoclassical style amphora oil lamp. Sleek white Berlin porcelain amphora with entwined serpent handle raised on four lion monop...
Category
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century, Meissen Porcelain Ram
s Head
Floral Centerpiece
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Meissen porcelain centerpiece of oval openwork construction, two floral windows oppose each of the main bodies of the piece and are flanked by a pair of beautiful ram's head handle...
Category
19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Porcelain Paragon Tea Cup with Gold and Blue and Hidden Rose for Her Majesty
By Paragon
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Beautiful fine bone China teacup with gold detail, bold blue, and a hidden red rose inside the cup. This delicate ceramic piece is a lovely piece to ...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Gold
Pelle à tarte Porcelaine du Lys Royal décor Kakiemon Château de Chantilly France
Located in London, England
Cette pelle à tarte, provenant de la manufacture du Lys Royal, est une reproduction du célèbre décor "Kakiemon" qui orne les pièces du Château de Chantilly, daté du XVIIIe siècle en ...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of Classical Woman
Flowers C1850
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Neoclassical Bisque Porcelain Figure of Classical Woman & Flowers C1850
Measures - 13.5"H x 4.5"W x 4.5"D
This bisque porcelain figure represents a classical woman adorned wi...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Exceptional 19th C Neoclassical Sevres Style Porcelain Bronze Vase with Cover
Located in New York, NY
An exceptionally painted, gilt and enameled 19th century French porcelain vase in the neoclassical Sevres style raised on bronze base, distinguished by its vivid and finely painted c...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Signed Pair Gilded Mintons Pate-Sur-Pate Caged Putti Footed Moon Flask Vases
By Minton
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This charming pair of gilded olive brown Mintons pâte-sur-pâte footed moon flask vases feature a romantic caged putto motif executed in white slip on a bla...
Category
1890s English Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted butter dish. Ca 1820
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique Royal Copenhagen Blue Fluted butter dish.
Rare butter dish from around 1820.
Marked with three blue waves. Model number 7.
In very good condition with a minor insignificant c...
Category
1820s Danish Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica. Pair of obelisks for table decoration. Ca 1910s
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen Flora Danica.
A pair of porcelain obelisks for table decoration.
Putti surrounded by garlands, budding flowers.
24-karat gold leaf decoration.
Royal monograms 1884-...
Category
Early 20th Century Danish Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of "Old Paris" Vases with Garlands of Bisquit Flowers
Located in New York, NY
French, circa 1820.
Porcelain, painted and gilded, with applied bisquit flowers
8 13/16 in. high.
Inscribed (with incised mark, under the base of each): 3.
Category
1820s French Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Italian 19th Century Ginori Glazed and Parcel Gilt Porcelain Armorial Vase
By Carlo Ginori
Located in Firenze, IT
This truly exceptional and rare antique early 19th century Ginori two handles hand-painted porcelain vase is inspired by those that the Medici, Florence's ruling family during the Renaissance, used to put in their homes, gardens and courtyards.
The white porcelain background is richly decorated in the round with royal blue and 24-karat parcel-gilt details throughout. A large, completely gilded band decorates the upper and lower part of the vase that features two white and gold fluted handles each with two gold men’s masks finals that join the body of the vase.
Two multicolored hand painted coats of arms of a noble Italian family featuring an armor with red, rose, green and yellow feathers and a rampant lion are painted at the very centre among the gold painted foliage both framed by an oval gilt band.
The gilding on this stunning neoclassical centrepiece...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
B&G, Bing
Grondahl Biscuit Plate by Thorvaldsen, circa 1880s
Located in København, Copenhagen
B&G (Bing
Grondahl) biscuit plate by Thorvaldsen, circa 1880s.
In perfect condition, 1st. factory quality.
Measures 28 cm.
Marked.
Category
1880s Danish Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Early and Rare Royal Copenhagen Large Oval Dish in Museum Quality
Located in København, Copenhagen
Early and rare Royal Copenhagen large oval dish in museum quality. Early 19th century.
Measures: 44 x 36 x 6 cm.
In very good condition.
Category
Early 19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Meissen Legume Dishes from the Marcolini Period, 18th Century
Located in Milano, IT
An elegant and rare pair of Meissen serving dishes from the Marcolini period. The pair of legume dishes is made of the finest porcelain. Under each saucer we find the Meissen manufac...
Category
Early 1800s German Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$4,272 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Royal Copenhagen Large Purpur Soup Tureen with Dish
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen large Purpur soup tureen with dish.
Dish measures 35 cm.
Number 427/8532. Year 1870-1890.
In perfect condition.
1st. factory quality.
Category
1870s Danish Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Vase with Gold Decoration, Trumpet-Shaped
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen vase with gold decoration. Trumpet-shaped.
Measures 26.5 x 17 cm.
Stamped.
1. factory quality, in perfect condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Neoclassical Porcelain
Meissen Charger with Decoration a Flower Bunches, Marcolini Period Ca. 1800
Located in CH
Meissen Charger with Floral Bouquet Decoration
Marcolini Period, circa 1800
A large Meissen porcelain charger decorated with stylized bouquets of flow...
Category
1790s German Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique B
G / Bing
Grondahl after Thorvaldsen, Biscuit Figure of Apostle
Located in København, Copenhagen
Antique b
g / Bing
Grondahl after Thorvaldsen, biscuit figure of Apostle, rare model.
Very good condition. Factory 1st.
Measures: Heights 33 cm.
Stamped, late 19...
Category
Late 19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Royal Vienna Style Coffee Tea Set Dessert Service for 16, circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful vintage Royal Vienna style dessert/ coffee set for 16 decorated with four different mythological scenes: Ares receiving armor, Europa and the bull, Iphigenia escaping sacri...
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
12 Cauldon Hand Painted Signed G Rowley Ornate Exotic Bird
Floral Desserts
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Turquoise is in! This set of 12 hand painted and artist signed dessert plates are presented with a piecrust border, trimmed in gold and highlighted with a band of turquoise enamel. T...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Paris Porcelain and Parcel Gilt Reticulated Compote or Fruit Basket
Located in Pembroke, MA
Nice quality Paris porcelain reticulated compote (corbeille, fruit basket) in tazza form with gilded decoration (late 19th century).
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Early Wedgwood Neoclassical Creamware Dessert Dishes Made circa 1780
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A set of four early Wedgwood creamware Neoclassical dessert dishes made circa 1780.
Sir William Hamilton’s Collection of Etruscan, Greek and Roman an...
Category
Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Creamware
Porcelain of Mice and Vase
Fraureuth
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Porcelain of mice and vase
origin Germany circa 1900
Fraureuth-kunstabteilung
perfect state.
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$560 Sale Price
6% Off
Porcelain Rosenthal Classic Rose Soup Bowl
Located in Mérida, YU
Porcelain Rosenthal Classic Rose Soup Bowl in perfect condition.
Very nice size and proportions, elegant decorative motifs. Very nice texture too.
Category
1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$272 Sale Price
60% Off
Set of Three Porcelain Tazze by Royal Vienna
Located in London, GB
Set of three porcelain tazze by Royal Vienna
Austrian, early 20th century
Larger tazza: Height 15cm, diameter 34cm
Smaller tazze: Height 9cm, diameter 3...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$4,792 / set
Pair of Royal Vienna Porcelain Iridescent Pink Vases with Neoclassical Scenes
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 19th century Louis XVI Style Royal Vienna Porcelain Iridescent pink vases with neoclassical scenes. Of rounded form these covered vases are spectacular. Each has a particul...
Category
19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Water Pitcher Set, Moritz Zdekauer, Altrohlau, Czech Republic, Late 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Porcelain. With marks.
Water pitcher set decorated with stripes with floral elements in floral in vivid blue, red and gold tones. The center of the e...
Category
Late 19th Century Czech Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 11 Porcelain Rosenthal Classic Rose Dessert Plates
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 11 Porcelain Rosenthal Classic Rose Dessert Plate.
Perfect condition never used.
Very nice proportions and decoration. Also with a very nice texture, please see photos.
Category
1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$624 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Porcelain Rosenthal Classic Rose Serving Bowl
Located in Mérida, YU
Rosenthal Classic Rose Serving Bowl made of Porcelain- Perfect condition with original tags.
Very nice motifs and texture.
Category
1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$256 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of rectangular porcelain plates with antique scenes, early 19th century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of rectangular plates in porcelain representing antique scenes on cartouches with languished odalisques and nymphs and surrounded by putti in greyness. First frame in the medieval style and gold color; second one in celestial blue, reminding the color created by the chemist...
Category
1830s French Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
12 Royal Crown Derby Cobalt Blue Neoclassical Dessert Plates
Located in Great Barrington, MA
An unusual set of 12 Royal Crown Derby dessert plates featuring an elegant and restrained central subject of subtly different urns wit...
Category
Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain, Paste
Villeroy
Boch Mettlach Phanolith Porcelain Charger in Neoclassical Style
Located in New York, NY
Villeroy & Boch Mettlach charger in Phanolith porcelain (similar to Jasperware) depicting a Greco-Roman goddess and attendants in white porcelain on a...
Category
Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Huge "Purpur" Serving Plate
Located in København, Copenhagen
Royal Copenhagen huge "Purpur" serving plate.
Measures 48 x 37 cm.
Number 427/8541. Year 1870-1890.
In perfect condition.
1st. factory quality.
Category
1870s Danish Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Set of 12 Rosenthal Porcelain Classic Rose Soup Plate
Located in Mérida, YU
Set of 12 Soup Plates by Rosenthal.
Perfect condition. Never used.
Very elegant.
Category
1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$704 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Vase Signed Sèvres, France, Late 19th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Porcelain and gilt bronze vase signed Sèvres, France, late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
$9,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Onyx, Porcelain, Gilt-Bronze and Cloisonnè Sevres Center, Neoclassical Style
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Onyx, porcelain, gilt bronze and cloisonnè Sevres center. Neoclassical Style. France late 19th century.
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Onyx, Bronze
KPM Porcelain Pair of Peas
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
KPM porcelain pair of peas
Antique porcelain origin Germany
Circa 1900 perfect condition
Floral motifs with angels (puttos) and grapes.
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
$1,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Sèvres-Style Porcelain Pedestal
Located in New Orleans, LA
This pedestal exhibits the style and grace of the famed Sèvres porcelain manufactory. Its lustrous deep blue porcelain base is Classic Sèvres in style, and it provides the perfect ba...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Porcelain
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical porcelain for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical porcelain for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage porcelain created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, decorative objects, lighting and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, porcelain and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical porcelain made in a specific country, there are Europe, United Kingdom, and England pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original porcelain, popular names associated with this style include Bow Porcelain, Meissen Porcelain, Chelsea Porcelain, and Minton. 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 porcelain differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $45 and tops out at $316,032 while the average work can sell for $1,850.
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