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
Period: Early 1900s
Caldwell Patinated Bronze Light Fixture with Glass inset Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 Caldwell gilt bronze and brown patented light fixture with leaded glass, 6 interior lights. Available 8 items, price per item
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Italian Painted
Parcel Gilt Doors C. 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of tall, rustic double doors with an ornate and distressed finish. The doors are painted in a faded greenish-blue tone, with weathered wood and chipped areas that reveal hints ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
$5,200 Sale Price
30% Off
Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in 1905. Each plate has heavily detailed boarders featuring a Kylix cup amid scrolling s...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Burl Walnut
Marble Top Night Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Burl Walnut, Brass Hardware, Original Black Italian Marble Tops
Style: Italian Neoclassical
These Italian night stands date to the ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
1900 Caldwell’s Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Caldwell beautiful leaded glass light fixture with interior lights.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / item
Brass and cast iron umbrella stand. French. Circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice umbrella stand is made of brass with a cast iron and zinc base. This is a French work. Circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Black Chest of Drawers, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This late 19th-century chest of drawers is made of pine and oak with neoclassical influences. The black finish has a distressed look, with the underlying wood visible in some areas. ...
Category
Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak, Pine
Antique Neoclassical Blue, Gilt Porcelain de Sèvres Vase, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique porcelain Sèvres Medaillon vase with a beau blue ground, gilt ornaments, leaves decoration surrounding the portrait in medallion. The vase is in original good condition with ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
1900 Caldwell Bronze and Leaded Glass Large Lantern
Located in New York, NY
circa 1900 Caldwell patinated bronze and leaded glass large lantern with interior lights (8 Edison base)
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Bed Classical Style Burl Walnut Copper
Brass circa 1900
Located in Labrit, Landes
Antique French walnut burl with copper roses decoration & brass bed.
Made circa 1900 in the classical style
The bedding must be custom made with a box spring of 59.61 x74.80 in. (190...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Copper
$1,729 Sale Price
20% Off
1900 Caldwell Etched Mirror Single Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell etched mirrored sconces with one light. Available 2 pairs
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / set
Bronze sculpture of the god Mercury
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze sculpture of the god Mercury
Representation of the god Mercury standing on Aeolus, the god of the wind
(after Gianbologna)
Origin France Circa 1900
Base of green Alpine marble...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Antique a rare burl wooden national cashier register
Located in Brea, CA
a rare burl wooden national cash register. It is in excellent condition
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$8,888 / item
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...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
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)
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1900’s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930’s Caldwell leaded glass light fixture with interior lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1900 Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
circa 1900’s Caldwell leaded glass light fixture with 8 interior lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
13-Star Wool American Flag, with Zig-Zag Stars, Circa 1900
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
This is a beautiful 13-star American flag, each star sewn with zig-zag stitching. The wool flag was sewn at the turn of the century, circa 1900. The flag features 13 white stars rest...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique French Brass and Bronze Pendant Light with Cut Glass Lampshade, ca. 1900
Located in Barntrup, DE
Antique French brass and bronze pendant light with cut glass lampshade from the circa 1900.
This beautiful antique neoclassical style p...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Sevres Porcelain Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sevres porcelain box
Origin France Circa 1900
Interior decoration (flowers)
bronze mount
hand painted box.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Gilt Bronze 2-Arm Spiral Sconces
Pair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gorgeously proportioned pair of neoclassical, gilded bronze 2-arm sconces; with acanthus leaf, acorn, swirl, and rosette detailing. Late Belle Époque style, France. Early 1900s. Me...
Category
Early 1900s European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$1,150 Sale Price / set
72% Off
Rounded Brass Umbrella Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice rounded umbrella stand is made of brass and cast iron. This is a French work. Circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,347 Sale Price
22% Off
Hunter and Deer Sculpture
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Hunter and deer sculpture
materials pewter electro plated and marble
Origin Germany, circa 1900
perfect condition.
Category
Early 1900s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pewter
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
12 Heavily Gilt Encrusted Antique Green
Gold Minton England Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A gorgeous set ! Please click on the pictures to see the detail and enlarge. Heavy raised paste gilding on a vibrant green collar and custom ordered through the fine Gilded Age Retai...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold, Enamel
Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mantlepiece Clock by Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mantlepiece Clock by Sterling Bronze Co. originates from the United States, Circa 1900. This clock is a fine example of Neoclassical design, fe...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Fancy Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze
Marble Candleabra
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French pair of antique bronze neoclassical ornate candleabra having rouge and black marble two tone bases, decorative chains adorning the 6 arms with central removeable finial that m...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Slant Front Upright Store Display Case
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful slant front display case by THE COLUMBUS SHOW CASE COMPANY, COLUMBUS. O. In good vintage condition. It has five shelves and they are adjustable. One of them has a chip, sho...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Wood
Antique Biedermeier Sofa Made of Velvet Fabric and Carved Wood
Located in Milano, IT
Impressive Biedermeier sofa of Northern European origin from the early 1900s. The majestic sofa features a colossal wooden frame with several special fea...
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Walnut
$9,141 Sale Price
20% Off
Kuznetsov Porcelain Tea Set
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique Russian Kuznetsov porcelain factory tea set for 6 persons, including 6 cups, 6 saucers, and teapot with cover. Cobalt and gold, Handpainted floral design. No paint loss . Gre...
Category
Early 1900s Latvian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$1,560 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Santsuma Tea Service Set
By Satsuma
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Tea service Santsuma set
Japanese game
Immortals Style (Dragon Ware)
Hand painted
Japanese Origin Circa 1900
porcelain material
Very good condition (some n...
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$1,150
Early 20th Century William and Mary Style Carved and Stain Oak Cupboard
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century William and Mary Style Carved and Stain Oak Cupboard. Clean antique condition.
Size is 38" wide, 18" deep and 61.25" tall.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
Antique American Green Painted Wood Steamer Trunk or Blanket Chest, 19th Century
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An early 19th-century American wood steamer trunk. A fabulous antique trunk painted in a muted green. Created from wood, the sides are reinforced wi...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
$525 Sale Price
25% Off
Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Leather Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom serpentine shaped bench made with antique Italian painted and parcel gilt fluted legs with capital feet. The bench is newly upholstered in chestnut colored leather with self c...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood, Giltwood
Neoclassical, Clayed Gilt, Carved Wood, Twin Bedframe, France, 1900s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Neoclassical, Clayed Gilt, Carved Wood, Twin Bedframe, France, 1900s
A wonderful example of an early 20th century carved giltwood twin bedframe designed and produced in France. The ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Giltwood
Edward S Curtis (1868-1952) Gambler Piegan, 1900
Located in CA, CA
Edward S Curtis (1868-1952)
Title: Gambler Piegan
Plate: 194
Portfolio: Volume 6
Printer: Proof print printed by John Andrew & Son
Medium: Photograv...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Bronze Sculpture Soldier in Armor
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Bronze sculpture soldier in armor
Onix base origin France
circa 1900
natural wear
Very good condition
the measurements are with its base.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$560 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Neo-Classical Bartolozzi Print of Venus. 1907
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of an 18th Century Francesco Bartolozzi engraving after
Bartolozzi.
Publshed by Otto Limited, London 1907
Blank verso
The meas...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
French Painted Oval Shaped Mirror w/ Ribbon
Leaves C. 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ornate French vintage mirror with a distinctive and decorative frame. The mirror is oval-shaped, which adds a classic and elegant touch. The frame is made of wood, with a distresse...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
$2,200 Sale Price
42% Off
French Neoclassical Revival Giltwood Mirror and Upholstered 3-Panel Screen
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A sublimely elegant versatile antique French neoclassical folding screen having central panel with cresting of a garland with crimped ribbo...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Mirror, Giltwood
$4,950 Sale Price
25% Off
Antique Neo-Classical Bartolozzi Print. 1907
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful red ochre print of an 18th Century Francesco Bartolozzi engraving after R.Cosway.
Publshed by Otto Limited, London 1907
Text on verso
The measurement is the paper size
...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Antique Neo-Classical Bartolozzi Print. 1907
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful red ochre print of an 18th Century Francesco Bartolozzi engraving after Anjelica Kauffmann.
Publshed by Otto Limited, London 1907
Text...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
Italian antique walnut wood chair with armrests, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique walnut wood chair with armrests, early 1900s.
Chair entirely in walnut wood with worked armrests, as well as the seat and backrest.
Dating back to the early 1900s.
Go...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
1900 Caldwell Silver Plated Engraved Small Chandelier 6 lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 Caldwell silver plated bronze small chandelier with 6 lights. Engraved flowers on body and cups
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
Elegant French Antique Neoclassical Ebony and Gold Gilt Marble Top Coffee Table
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A beautiful and impressive antique French marble top coffee table having ebony with gorgeous gilt mounts highlighting the lovely circular side stretchers pattern. The heavy rectangu...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Neoclassical French Photo Frame, circa 1900
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Neoclassical French Photo Frame, circa 1900
This exquisite French neoclassical photo frame dates back to around 1900 and is crafted in gilt bronze with fine green enamel details. The...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Enamel
Caldwell Small Leaded Glass Lights Fixture Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
1920’s Caldwell leaded glass light fixtures flush mounted with interior lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Classic Italian sculpture Antonio Frilli
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Classic Italian sculpture Antonio Frilli
Origin Italy Circa 1900
Reason: Beatrice
Artist: Antonio Frilli (1860-1920)
Mterialies: Alabaster W...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Marble, Bronze
A 1900s Neoclassical White and Gold Capodimonte Porcelain Italian Table Lamp
By Capodimonte
Located in Catania, Sicilia
The lamp features a white and gold color scheme, with intricate details including a winged female figure and elaborate scrollwork. The lamp has been manufactured in the early 1900s, ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Wood Carved Wings on Iron Bases
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of hand carved wood Italian wings that are newly mounted on iron bases. Great display items for your bookcase.
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
$360 Sale Price / set
70% Off
c1900 French Antique Pair Neoclassic Cast Brass Candle Holder Wall Sconces - Koi
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Antique c1900 French Neoclassical style Mirror Backed Cast Brass Candle Holder Wall Sconces. Highly detailed, high quality. Koi fish detail, Neoclassical elements. Beveled mirro...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,020 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of bronze and crystals French sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of crystals wall sconces, France circa 1900s.
The French sconces have a bronze frame with a Lyre shape.
The antique sconces are fully ornate with crystals: a few of them in past...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
1900’s Caldwell Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell silver plated 8 lights chandelier very unusual floral design
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
1900
s Neoclassic Green and Gold Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Neoclassic style light fixture with Greek key design and interior lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
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...
Category
Early 1900s British Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
1900 Caldwell Small Silver Sconces Two Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 Caldwell silver plated bronze sconces small size and simple design. Two lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,800 / set
1900
s Caldwell Large Silver Plated 12 Lights Chandelier with Engraved Details
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900's Caldwell large silver plated 12 lights chandelier with a lot of engraved details
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
1920 Caldwell Bronze Sconces with Mirror and Cobalt Glass
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1900 Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with mirror and cobalt glass backplate, 2 lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Gueridon
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Neoclassical Gueridon
foundry in zinc Origin France
circa 1900 perfect condition.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Zinc
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Bronze Horses Andirons. French Work.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of Horses andirons is made of bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique Terracotta Italian Classical Boy Putti
Dolphin Statue Garden Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Terracotta Italian Classical Boy Putti / Cherub & Dolphin Statue Garden Fountain, Approx 50 lbs. Circa Early 1900s
Measurements: 31" H x 13.5" W...
Category
Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
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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