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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
Vintage Neoclassical Chalkware Lady with Jugs Figurine Statue Bud Vase 16"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid to early 20th century brown painted chalkware figurine / short vase in the shape of tall neoclassical / art nouveau styled woman carrying water ...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Vintage Italian Carved Wood Pineapple Table Lamps
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Mid century neoclassical style pair of table lamps having stylized hand carved pineapples on square plinths with a chic white washed finish.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Hardwood

Neoclassical Style Two Shelf Nickel Plated Bookcase Console
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent neoclassical style two-shelf bookcase, shelves or console table featuring a high polish nickel plated finish. The table is constructed with six round legs having finials on t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass, Nickel

Classic Brown Oak Console
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted in oak and finished in our rich Brownstone tone, it features a gently recessed dishtop surface supported by six column legs with squared accents. Two open lower tiers provide...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Serpentine Wire and Brass Fireplace Fender
Located in New York, NY
Classic antique serpentine form wire fender, having cast brass paw feet, finials, and trim. This example is in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only lig...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Wire

Mid-Century French Brass Glass Three-Piece Coffee Table Maison Baguès Style
Located in Dallas, TX
This mid-century three-piece oval cocktail table was created in Paris France circa 1950. Attributed to Maison Baguès and built of brass, the table features three separate elements: a...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Extraordinary 19th Century 8 Panel Painted Wallpaper Screen, "Italian Landscape"
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An exceptional 19th Century eight panel Painted Wallpaper screen originally purchased at Côté Jardin Antiques and acquired from a Parisian estate....
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

1920 s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Light Fixture with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's Caldwell neoclassic style light fixtures with beautiful Opaline glass inset.
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Primitive Hutch Baker s Cabinet
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique American baker's cabinet. There are two sections, and this piece is generous in size and exceptionally well maintained over the decades.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

19th Century Polychrome Sculpture of a Roman Woman
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Italian original painted plaster sculpture of a young Roman woman in nice gilt dress and flower wreath. This well sculptured smiling lady cou...
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1880s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Brass Hardware
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique mahogany chest of drawers features hardwood construction, beautiful mahogany veneer, four dovetail drawers with brass accented hardware and short tapered legs. Dimensio...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique table, Western Europe, late 19th century.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Antique table from around 1870. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation. Dimensions: height 76 cm / width 80 cm / depth 65 cm
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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 Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Early 20th Antique French Brass Bronze Bed , Doble Size
Located in Miami, FL
Stylish and unusual French antique brass bed. Rectangular in form but with smooth rounded corners, tubular rails and ball finials. A good quality wel...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Gilt Bronze Malachite Double Eagle Console Table
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent Neoclassical gilt bronze and malachite console table. The regal European antique (likely French) hand-crafted from 19th century and later elements, features a pair of large richly detailed gilded bronze Imperial (Royal) Eagles with spread wings, perched atop architectural columns adorned with finely chiseled and sculpted ormolu embellishments, flanked by dore bronze figural rams head mounts, over gilt brass and stunning malachite plinth...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Malachite, Brass, Bronze, Ormolu

21st Century European Mosaic Garden Bench Saone
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Neo-classical garden bench in hand carved limestone. The back is decorated with vintage tiles from France. The armrests have a dentil decorative pattern and the feet have in-swept ...
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Furniture

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Limestone

20th Century Illuminated Replogle Globes, Inc. Globe and Stand- 2 Pieces
Located in Cordova, SC
Vintage cherry paper 16 inch globe by Replogle Globes Inc. and wooden stand on casters. The globe lights up to two different degrees of illumination. The last two photos show the glo...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Neoclassical Alabaster Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
Neoclassical Alabaster Pedestal, with acanthus motifs, circular top and octagonal base. 39.5" H x 12" Diameter. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Italian Neo-Classic Walnut Commode with Marquetry
Located in Queens, NY
Northern Italian (late 18th Century) Neo-classical walnut commode with marquetry & a round inlaid medallion top with 3 drawers, 2 having brass u...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Replogle World Globe On Stand
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Vintage 1980s 16" Replogle World Globe on Wooden Stand Discover a piece of history with this beautifully crafted vintage Replogle globe, perfect for any collector or world...
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Fine Baker Burl Ash and Ebonized Wood Regency Style Center Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
From Baker Furniture’s, "Furniture Treasures of England and Ireland" line. A nicely crafted Regency style table with book matched top figured burl...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set Of Four Antique Neoclassical Engravings by Pierre Nicolas Beauvallet
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of four neoclassical engravings by Pierre Nicolas Beauvallet (French, 1750–1818. Presented in paint decorated custom frames. The engravings with depictions of neoclassical figure...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

John Vesey Style Steel Bronze Neoclassical Console Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive brushed steel and patinated bronze clad writing table, desk, or console made in the manner and style of John Vesey (American 1924-1992). The desk is fronted by two storage...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

2oth C. A Pair of Custom Upholstered Armchairs in Scottish Wool Plaid and Velvet
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c. USA, a pair wingback armchairs, newly upholstered in a dark Scottish wool plaid fabric, which adds a touch of sophistication and a masculine feel. The plaid pattern is s...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Sterling Silver Candlesticks Holders, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful versatile pair of sterling silver candlestick holders by Towle Silversmiths, circa mid to late-20th century, America. An elegant set for any dining table, mantle, sideboa...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Neoclassical Style Brass Bar Cart by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style bar cart is made of brass. Both trays are removable. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair Maison Jansen Brass and Steel Rams Head Savonarola Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of Maison Jansen brass and steel ram’s head Savonarola chairs exemplifies the Parisian design house’s mastery of blending classical inspiration with modern sophistication. ...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Giant “The Lion” sculpture by Hy Farber
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Hy Farber's sculpture was shown at the Palm Springs Modernism Show in February, 2011. Two of his sculptures were also shown at the Studio 111 Gallery in Palm Springs during that tim...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plywood

Antique American Carved Oak Pressed Back Spindle Dining Chair or Side Chair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Early American dining chair or side chair Attributed to Larkin & Co. USA, Circa 1900 Carved oak, with tooled leather seat. Measures: 17.75"W x 19.5"D x 41.25"H...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Oak

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Marble Corinthian Capital
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Neoclassical Italian hand carved marble Corinthian capital. Carved in high relief on three sides from white marble with a now weathered surface. The fourth side left unf...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

1950s Mid-Century Alabaster Stone Vase
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A midcentury Italian stone vase in hand-carved alabaster. Discover timeless elegance with this exquisite midcentury Italian alabaster vase, a masterpiece of craftsmanship and design...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

1920’s Caldwell Silver Plated Bronze and Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell etched mirrored sconces with silver plated arms for two lights
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Neo Classic Incurved Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
Made of mahogany and finished in our Antique French Oak finish, this bedside table showcases the timeless beauty of classic design with a contemporary twist. The warm tones and rich...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Early 18th c. Carved and Gilded Regence Wall Brackets
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of elaborate gilded wall brackets having shaped platforms resting on scrolled supports with intricately carved acanthus decoration. French Regence period, circa 1720.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Spode Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Set of Dinner Plates-33 Plates
Located in Downingtown, PA
Greek Grandeur: Extensive Set of 33 Spode "Zeus in His Chariot" Dinner Plates (c. 1806–1820) An impressive and extensive set of 33 early 19th-century blue and white transfer-printed...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Lalique Crystal Sculpture Of Nude Lady in Bubble
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Lalique Frosted Crystal Nude Lady in Bubble sculpture. It depicts a nude woman in a sensual kneeling position washing her hair and covered by some bubbles. The sculpture’s ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Louis XVI Revival Style French Crystal and Bronze Chandelier
Located in Van Nuys, CA
A breathtaking French crystal and bronze chandelier, adorned with delicate crystal flowers and cascading tiers of droplets. Featuring eight lights, this exquisite piece showcases a f...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair Neoclassical Style Black Iron Twin Campaign Canopy Beds
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of wonderful 20th Century campaign style canopy black iron twin beds.
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Round Brass Coffee Table. Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice neoclassical style round coffee table is made of brass and gilt brass. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

John and William Ridgway Armorial Cabinet Plate Hand Painted England Circa 1850
Located in Katonah, NY
This cabinet plate is a remarkable piece of hand-painted bone china from the John Ridgway factory in England, dating back to around 1850. Its intricate design is a testament to the c...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Taxidermy Butterfly Flying Insects Collection of Multiple Species (10)
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a framed glass display featuring ten (10) flying insects of different spices. Wood frame with double glass. No name or label present from the maker. Dimensi...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Fine Signed Painting of a Tall Sailing Ship James Gale Tyler
By James Gale Tyler
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional maritime oil painting, signed by renowned American artist James Gale Tyler (1855–1931), beautifully captures the majesty of a tall sailing ship navigating through deep ocean waters. Tyler, celebrated for his vivid depictions of seascapes and nautical life, brings the composition to life with dynamic brushwork, dramatic skies, and a commanding ship in full sail. The churning waves and towering vessel reflect his mastery of light, texture, and atmosphere, making this painting a quintessential example of American marine art from the late 19th to early 20th century. Housed in an ornate gilt frame, the painting exudes grandeur and elegance, ideal for collectors of nautical antiques, maritime art, and historic American paintings...
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1890s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Fruitwood

Primitive Hutch Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 19th century Farm / Hutch table with a two board Pine top and Pine and Poplar base. The breadboard end storage lid with the original hinges opens to a nice large storage area. ...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pine

Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Pink Rouge Marble Square Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Pink Rouge Marble Square Coffee Table with Pink/Gold Painted Carved Wood Base. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 18.5" H x 36" W x 36" D.
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass Neoclassical Glass Jug Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created by a Fratelli Toso company. Blue core with colorful murine and light blue applied handle. A beautiful piece of art for any...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair Of Baltic Mahogany And Brass Mounted Console Tables
Located in Essex, MA
With later black granite tops. Each Demilune shape with mahogany frieze with central diamond form brass inlay. Curved legs joining a lower conforming shelf. Square ebonized block fee...
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1820s Baltic Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Cast Iron Horse Doorstop Signed Hunter
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cast iron horse doorstop Signed Hunter. Copyright 1949. VA Metal Crafters, Waynesboro, VA.
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Contemporary Italian Hand Coloured Antique Roman Vase Print " Museo Clementino"
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Extra large Roman vase printed on a hand press on 100% cotton engraving paper. Completely handpainted with a cream wash, umber highlights, and matte black details. Light brown mat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

38-Piece Set of Crystal Glasses Made by Val Saint Lambert Model Lyon
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful set of crystal glasses, made by the Belgian brand Val Saint Lambert. The name of the model is Lyon. The glasses are slightly ribbed an...
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1940s Belgian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Walnut Apollo Sunburst Demilunes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Phenomenal pair of 18th century Italian demi-lune console tables featuring neoclassical Greco-Roman plaques having an Apollo bust with a radiating sunbur...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Collection of Leather Bound Classic Books, Easton Press Franklin Library
By Franklin Press, Easton Press
Located in Peabody, MA
A collection of twenty-seven 1970s-1980s era leather bound and 22kt gold leaf classic novels. Nineteen by Easton Press, and eight published by Franklin Library. Many feature silk mo...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique German Greek Key Rimmed Luncheon Salad Plates by C. Tielsch Altwasser
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning set of antique Greek Key rimmed Luncheon & Salad Plates, service for six By C. Tielsch Altwasser Germany, early 20th century Sala...
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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Classic French Desk
Located in Westwood, NJ
Classic French Black Desk with a tooled inset leather top writing surface, the ebonized and polished finish with brass trim and capitals, with frieze drawer and raised on square tape...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Classic French Desk
Classic French Desk
€4,198 / item
French Neoclassical Style Tall Mirrored Cabinet/Armoire
Located in Southampton, NY
French neoclassical style tall mirrored cabinet/armoire Beautiful reproduction, originally with legs, legs were cut off. Selling as is. Parcel-...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Round Dining Table 60-115 inch
Located in Annville, PA
The Round Dining Table 60-115 inch is a high quality 60 inch round table when closed. The field of the table top being produced from the finest fig...
Category

2010s Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of French Handmade Green Glazed Terracotta Anduze Planters by La Madeleine
Located in Dallas, TX
Add timeless Provençal elegance to your garden or interior with this pair of handmade Anduze planters by La Madeleine. Crafted in southern France using traditional techniques, each v...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Green Marble Floor Lamp With Shade
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A striking green marble floor lamp in the form of a Corinthian column with a well cast capital and accentuated with brass rings. The lamp is resting on a golden brass multi-tiered sq...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Kindel Furniture Neoclassical Carved Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical, Regency, or French Empire style breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Carved mahogany, with mullioned glass front doo...
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Silverplate Samovar, Coffee Urn Made by Sheridan
Located in Birmingham, AL
Vintage/ antique silver-plated coffee urn, likely crafted in the late 19th or early 20th century. with detach warmers, in very good condition, a statement piece, it is very shiny , i...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Classic Rustic Console Table - Country Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Rustic warm stained console table with a shaped top with incurved ends, on square tapered legs with a long frieze drawer and shelf stretcher base. Dimensions: 60" W x 14" ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

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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