Neoclassical Textiles
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
Pillowcase Made from a 19th C. American Linen Coverlet
Located in Istanbul, TR
Jacquard Coverlets occupy an important place in American material culture.
They were used as bed covers , and they are reversible.
Pillowcase does not come with an insert.
Linen in ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Linen
Pillowcase Made from a 19th C. American Linen Coverlet
Located in Istanbul, TR
Jacquard Coverlets occupy an important place in American material culture.
They were used as bed covers , and they are reversible.
Pillowcase does not come with an insert.
Linen in ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Linen
Pillowcase Made from a 19th C. American Linen Coverlet
Located in Istanbul, TR
Jacquard Coverlets occupy an important place in American material culture.
They were used as bed covers , and they are reversible.
Pillowcase does not come with an insert.
Linen in ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Linen
Pillowcase Made from a 19th C. American Linen Coverlet
Located in Istanbul, TR
Jacquard Coverlets occupy an important place in American material culture.
They were used as bed covers , and they are reversible.
Pillowcase does not come with an insert.
Linen in ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Linen
Pillowcase Made from a 19th C. American Linen Coverlet
Located in Istanbul, TR
Jacquard Coverlets occupy an important place in American material culture.
They were used as bed covers , and they are reversible.
Pillowcase does not come with an insert.
Linen in ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Linen
Pillowcase Made from a 19th C. American Linen Coverlet
Located in Istanbul, TR
Jacquard Coverlets occupy an important place in American material culture.
They were used as bed covers , and they are reversible.
Pillowcase does not come with an insert.
Linen in ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Linen
Pillowcase Made from a 19th C. American Linen Coverlet
Located in Istanbul, TR
Jacquard Coverlets occupy an important place in American material culture.
They were used as bed covers , and they are reversible.
Pillowcase does not come with an insert.
Linen in ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Linen
Pillowcase Made from a 19th C. American Linen Coverlet
Located in Istanbul, TR
Jacquard Coverlets occupy an important place in American material culture.
They were used as bed covers , and they are reversible.
Pillowcase does not come with an insert.
Linen in ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Linen
Pair Cute Holiday Snowmen Feather Down Pillows
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cute Snowmen pair Holiday pillows with feather down inserts.
Same day shipping 3-5 days.
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Textile
Yellow Fox Fur for Pillow
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage yellow fox fur 23” by 14” for pillow cover.
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Fur
Pair of Paisley Tapestry Feather Down Large Throw Pillows
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pair of large paisley tapestry double sided pillows with feather down insert and fringe borders. Soft and comfy. Great condition.
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Textile, Feathers
Large Antique Tabriz Rug Pillow
Located in New York, NY
Pillow made from an early 20th-century Persian Tabriz rug.
Measures: 16'' x 23".
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Foam
Pair of Vintage Crewlwork Setee Pads
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These amazing seat pads are in fine condition and were probably custom-made for a long antique settle bench. The backing is in a old cotton blue l...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Textile
$716 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Linen Pillow - 20x20"
Located in Dural, AU
Australian artisan design and craftsmanship, this high-end, vintage linen pillow provides casual luxury fused with contemporary elegance.
Showcasing the natural beauty of European linen bringing inviting soft textures to both classic and formal interiors.
Trimmed with white velvet piping adds a contemporary flair and completes the luxurious and graceful design of the luxury linen pillows. The premium quality linen showcases the natural luster of flax in a two-tone weave of natural hues, fusing vintage...
Category
2010s Australian Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Linen
$249 / item
19th Century Plaid Linen Ticking Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This collection of three 19th century plaid cotton linen pillows have a natural linen backing. These muted colors are red, white and blue. Nice crisp white linen backings.
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$700 Sale Price / set
58% Off
Gorgeous Vintage Christmas Boot Velvet Textile Art
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gorgeous textile art vintage Christmas boot Holiday decor , handmade in ruby red velvet and golden beige silk embroidered and with beaded tassels. Great Ho...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Velvet
Vintage European Ethnographic Wool Scarf or Tablecloth
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Eastern European ethnographic wool scarf with fringes.
Category
1950s Bulgarian Vintage Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Wool
Vintage Fortuny Throw Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Floral Medallion Signed Jacquard Coverlet, Mid 19th Century
Located in Harlingen, TX
A tied beiderwand jacquard coverlet handwoven by Gabriel Rausher in Delaware, OH in 1851. Wool and cotton in vibrant coral-red, yellow, soft cream an...
Category
Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Gorgeous Vintage Raspberry Red Jacquard Holiday Tablecloth
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gorgeous vintage jacquard raspberry red festive tablecloth.
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Jacquard
American Antique Woven Throw
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique American home woven tapestry throw. With fringes.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Textile
Red
Gold Silk Brocade Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Silk
Vintage Italian Linen Throw Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects during her travels. This chic, down-filled throw pillow is sewn of vintage Italian linen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Linen
Antique Italian Brocade Throw Pillow
Located in Chicago, IL
This hand-crafted pillow was designed by a local Chicago artist and textile historian who lovingly repurposes the vintage fabrics, garments and embroidery fragments she collects duri...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Pillowcase Made from a 19th C. American Linen Coverlet
Located in Istanbul, TR
Jacquard Coverlets occupy an important place in American material culture.
They were used as bed covers , and they are reversible.
Pillowcase does not come with an insert.
Linen in ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Linen
Pillowcase Made from a 19th C. American Linen Coverlet
Located in Istanbul, TR
Jacquard Coverlets occupy an important place in American material culture.
They were used as bed covers , and they are reversible.
Pillowcase does not come with an insert.
Linen in ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Linen
Pillowcase Made from a 19th C. American Linen Coverlet
Located in Istanbul, TR
Jacquard Coverlets occupy an important place in American material culture.
They were used as bed covers , and they are reversible.
Pillowcase does not come with an insert.
Linen in ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Linen
Pillowcase Made from a 19th C. American Linen Coverlet
Located in Istanbul, TR
Jacquard Coverlets occupy an important place in American material culture.
They were used as bed covers , and they are reversible.
Pillowcase does not come with an insert.
Linen in ...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Linen
Vintage Leopard Print Faux Fur Turban Hat with Tassel
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fabulous 1960 th faux leopard print fur turban hat with black silk long tassel. MADD by Elipe from Colorado Springs.
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Faux Fur
Metal Folding Suitcase Luggage Rack
Located in Sheffield, MA
Host your house guests in style with this etal folding suitcase luggage rack. Rack is brushed silver in tone with chain straps and translucent blue tone flower finials. Rack measures approx 19 inches in height by 16 inches in width by 12 inches in depth when opened. Folding suitcase luggage rack, folding rack...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Iron
$870 Sale Price
40% Off
Grey Pillow Goat Hair 18x18" 45x45cm
Located in Dural, AU
Introduce alluring elements to your interior landscape with this 18x18" grey pillow hand-crafted from authentic goat skin. High in quality, this sustainable design celebrates natural textures merged into luxe home living.
Translating contemporary styling, each goat skin pillow injects tactile elements and looks caotivating layered with other textures or styled on its own. Featuring a single-side fur pillow the grey goat hair is complimented with a high-end upholstery linen reverse and fitted with a feather insert for addiional comfort and elegance.
PRODUCT DETAILS:
dimesions: 18x18" or 45x45cm
Comes with a feather insert
Sustainable Goat Skin Fur Front
Reverse is a European Linen
Designed & Made in Australia
CUSTOM MAKE
Designed by Australian Furrier Emily Barbara for eluxury home...
Category
2010s Australian Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Fur
$279 / item
Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet 20" Pillow in Mink
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Venetian Silk Velvet Fabric (Item# 62735) with a knife edge finish. The ultimate in sumptuous luxury, our gorgeous silk velve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet 18" Pillow in Mink
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Venetian Silk Velvet Fabric (Item# 62735) with a knife edge finish. The ultimate in sumptuous luxury, our gorgeous silk velve...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
Schumacher Senza Satin Stripe Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Senza Satin Stripe with a knife edge finish. This classic satin stripe features fringed edges for an extra layer of richness and a gorgeously restrained sense of...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Polyester
Pillow Fabricated From an Antique Tapestry of a Winged God
Located in New York, NY
This unusual pillow is created from a 20th century tapestry. The square pillow is unique and playful. The tapestry depicts a draped male, winged god, in red, cream and grey. The Clas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Tapestry, Wool, Linen, Silk
Mulberry Pastel Velvet with Flowers
By Mulberry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Mulberry velvet cut with delicate pastel flowers with a gradient design.
For armchair or wherever You want.
ref. T/256.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Velvet
$540 / set
Pair of Linen Pillows with Bead and Velvet Trim
Located in New York, NY
Striking pair of heavy weight natural linen pillows trimmed with dark blue velvet trellis motif centres and light blue seed beaded borders, hidden zipper c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Linen, Velvet, Beads
Hyacinth Pink Silk Square Pillow Sham, Pink Crystal Beads, Zip
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Hyacinth pink silk square pillow sham, pink crystal beaded flange, zip. Measures: 18 x 18 inch.
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Silk
Navy Stripe Textile Fabric by Mulberry for Your Bed
By Mulberry
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
A navy striped wide-width fabric, ideal for bed or for curtains, by the best: Mulberry.
You can make what You wish.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Denim Tablecloth with Tablecloth Strap
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
B/1440 - Denim tablecloth or plaid with strap. Nice and helpful.
The price indicated is for the complete one tablecloth with the strap.
Without strap : the price is € 240.
Category
1990s Italian Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$432 / set
Pair of 18th Century Tapestry Fragment Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 18th century hand loomed Aubusson fragments made into pillows with new fringe and backing.
Category
18th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Wool, Silk
$3,950 / set
Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet 18" Pillow
By Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Venetian Silk Velvet with a knife edge finish. The ultimate in sumptuous luxury, our gorgeous silk velvet has an unbelievably...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Silk
$378 / item
Velvet Pillow Bordered in Vintage Indian Sari Textile
Located in New York, NY
This refined pillow is created from 19th century silk velvet and bordered with an antique Indian Sari trim. The large square pillow is sophisticated and luxurious. The velvet is cogn...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Silk
Bronze Silk Taffeta Pillow With Metallic Thread Embroidery by Maison Lesage
Located in New York, NY
This dramatic pillow is created from 100% silk taffeta meticulously embroidered in metallic thread chain-stitched motif. The front face of this beautiful pillow was custom made for u...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Textiles
Materials
Silver
Neoclassical textiles for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical textiles 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 textiles created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, rugs and carpets, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, cotton and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical textiles made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original textiles, popular names associated with this style include Schumacher, Emily Barbara, Fortuny, and Mulberry. 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 textiles differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $135 and tops out at $4,950 while the average work can sell for $437.
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