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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
Neoclassical Trumeau Style Crossed Arrow Mirror by Palladio
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical style crossed arrow painted and gilded trumeau mirror by Palladio.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Mirror

Early 20th Century Handcrafted Oak Wall Cabinet with Original Mirrored Doors
Located in Lisse, NL
This remarkable early 20th-century handcrafted wall cabinet is a beautiful example of traditional craftsmanship and timeless design. Made from solid oak with a rich, warm patina, thi...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Life-Size Patinated Bronze Garden Swans, France, 20th Century (Pre-WWII)
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Life-Size Patinated Bronze Garden Swans, France, 20th Century (Pre-WWII) A monumental and finely detailed pair of life-size patinated bron...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Antique German Greek Key Rimmed Luncheon Plates by Kpm, 1920s
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous set of ten Greek key rimmed luncheon plates By KPM Porcelain Germany, Circa 1920s Measures: 8.88"W x 8.88"D x 1"H. Excellent original condition.
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1920s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Porcelain

Neoclassical Ebony Solid Wood Pedestal
By Alexander Anisimov, Alexander s Collection
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Neoclassical Ebony Solid Wood Pedestal with Openwork Carving Introducing the Neoclassical Ebony Solid Wood Pedestal, a stunning addition to the "Forbidden City" collection. This exq...
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2010s Hong Kong Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Ebony

Unique Vintage European Jumbo Blown Gkass Christmas Ornament
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Unique Vintage European blown glass mercury glass Handpainted Jumbo Christmas Ornament 6” ball painted with flying angel over winter landscape. Unique collectible.
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1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Blown Glass

French Neoclassical Style Gilt Brass and Glass Ceiling Light, 1920s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Neoclassical style bronze, brass, and frosted glass ceiling light fixture, circa 1920s. This adorable Neoclassical style three-light ceiling lamp features an impressiv...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Hippolytus After Philippe Poitevin 1831
By Philippe Poitevin
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite 19th-century bronze sculpture by Philippe Poitevin (1831–1907) masterfully depicts Hippolytus, the tragic Greek mythological son of Theseus. The composition captures t...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Neoclassical, Wood, Art Glass, Large Stained Glass Doors, Italy, 1930s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Neoclassical, Wood, Art Glass, Large Stained Glass Doors, Italy, 1930s Pair of interesting early 20th century wood and stained glass double doors having substantial bronze hardware....
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

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Art Glass, Wood

An neoclassical sculpture of an Olympian disc-thrower, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A handsome hand-carved alabaster style sculpture of an Olympian athlete preparing to hurl a disc, probably 20th century. Possibly soapstone or resin, but resembles alabaster. This st...
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

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Resin

Pair of French Neoclassical Cast Stone Garden Wall Brackets Shelves Corbels
Located in Pearland, TX
A fabulous pair of vintage French cast stone architectural garden wall brackets with a Neoclassical scrolling leaves and grapes design. These...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Cast Stone

18th Century French Neoclassical Large Split Panel Wall Mirror.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th Century French Neoclassical Large Split Panel Wall Mirror. Impressive 18th century giltwood mirror with original split panel. The gilded wood frame reflects the worn effect of ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

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
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Iron

Late 18th century Italian Neo Classical Hand Painted Panel
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing neoclassical hand painted panel in fresco style. Italy circa 1780 Weathered, small losses. Measurements include the wooden base. H:52,5cm W:39,5cm D:7cm
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Maison Jansen, Neoclassical Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass Top
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style rectangular coffee table is made of brass with fluted legs and a stretcher on the bottom part. It has a black lacquered glass shelf on top with brass tri...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

BVIZ Antique Ottoman Empire Gold Embroidery Pillow
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Recently made toss pillow from early 19th century Ottoman Empire (modern day Turkey) raised gold metallic embroidery depicting a Neoclassical laurel wreath with little brass berries ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Feathers

Antique Drawing Room Cabinet, French, Walnut, Buffet, Neoclassical, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique drawing room cabinet. A French, burr walnut and chestnut buffet in Neoclassical taste, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850. Exceptional provincial craftsma...
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1850s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Chestnut, Walnut

Italian 18th/ 19th Century Carved Giltwood Neo Classical Style bird Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwood bird ornament. Italy circa 1780-1820 . Weathered and small losses and old repairs Measurements include the wooden base. H:23cm W:41cm D:6,5cm
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Neo-Classical Maison Jansen Style Steel Bench W/ Faux Marble Fabric
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Maison Jansen inspired neoclassical style steel bench newly upholstered in a silver / bronze faux marbleized fabric. It is purported to be Italian. There is some age approp...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Steel

Large 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Giltwood Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful 18th century neoclassical giltwood ornament. Italy circa 1780. Weathered,small losses and old repairs. Measurements include the wooden base. H:67cm W:45cm D:9cm
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Dozen Vintage European Glass Christmas Ornaments
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage European blown Mercury glass Christmas ornaments figurines incluySantas.
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Manifattura Artistica Le Porcellane Italian Gold-Plated Table Lamp Hand Painted
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Manifattura Artistica Le Porcellane is an Italian company, which for over 70 years, skilled hands give life to valuable achievement...
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1990s Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Fabric

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. ...
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Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Oak, Pine

Baker Furniture Neoclassical Cherry Wood and Parcel Ebonized Pedestal Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Neoclassical, Empire, or Biedermeier style split pedestal extension dining table By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous book-matched cherry wood, with ebonize...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Cherry

Dennis and Leen Neoclassical Louis XVI Style Stone Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Substantial pietra molded stone patio and garden dining table or center table designed by California artisans Dennis and Leen, Hollywood, CA. The "Louis XVI" table (model number DL-D...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone

Pair of French Napoleon III NeoClassical Rosewood Encoignures
Located in Nashville, TN
Featured is a pair of French Napoleon III neo classical Encoignure cabinet's in rosewood mounted with gilt bronze foliate and heavily inlaid with neoclassical themes throughout. The ...
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1870s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Workstead Pendolo Sconce Small
Located in Floyd, VA
The Pendolo Sconce is composed of a directional fabric cone, radiating a subtle cast of light into a space - and a focused beam of light - in a myriad o...
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2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Nickel

A Plaster Bust After The Antique From The Louvre Museum
Located in London, GB
A plaster bust after the antique issued by the Musee Du Louvre in the early 20th century for academic instruction, supplying art schools and private studios for subjects essential to...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Set Four Mario Papperzini Iron Leather Strap Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of four iconic mid-century modern iron dining chairs designed by Mario Papperzini. The set features woven leather strapping instead of the customary metal lattice inset. The...
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th C Hollow Body Eagle Weather Vane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine 19th c patinaed eagle weather vane was found in New England. The iron base is a custom made stand. The condition is very good on this ear...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Copper, Iron

19th C Hollow Body Eagle Weather Vane
19th C Hollow Body Eagle Weather Vane
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S. Kirk Son Long Handled Sterling Silver Repousse Rose Berry Fruit Spoon, 1930
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From S. Kirk & Son, Baltimore, Maryland, a ‘Repousse Rose’ long handled sterling silver berry spoon, circa 1930s. The longer handle is suited to serving ...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

1970s Elegant France Neoclassic Brass Lantern with Curved Glass
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Brass lantern with curved glass from France, 1970. This elegant pendant light features a classic design with a polished brass frame and curved glass panels, creating a timeless look....
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Spode Neo-classical Greek Pattern Blue Soup Plates- Set of Ten
Located in Downingtown, PA
Greek Revival Dining: Set of 10 Spode "Phliasian Horseman" Soup Plates (c. 1806–1820) A fine set of 10 early 19th-century blue and white transfer-printed pottery soup plates by Spo...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Neoclassical Style Griffin Jardiniere Planter
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Striking neoclassical style reproduction in metal of an iconic griffin sculpture having scalloped bowl on top and rounded base at the bottom. Nice patina that shows age. Medium weig...
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1970s Mexican Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

18th Century French Neoclassical Wall Console with Marble Top
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An elegant French neoclassical wall-mounted console dating from the late 18th century, crafted with refined proportions and exceptional materials. The demilune structure is made of v...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Breccia Marble

Large French Neoclassical Style Plaster Hand Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Large French Neoclassical Style Plaster Hand Sculpture. Unusually large and well detailed Neoclassical Roman plaster hand sculpture. This vintage French academic plaster hand sculpt...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Antique Set of 4 Neo-Classical Ormolu Flaming Torch Wall Lights 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a superb antique set of four stylish French Neo-classical ormolu & glass flaming torch wall lights, circa 1920 in date. Each has an ormolu foliate and ribbon backplate holdi...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Italian Gilt Metal and Crystal Two-Light Sconces in the Style of Bagues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of sconces, each having a backplate of scrolling gilt metal, adorned with faceted crystal prisms, drops, and pendants; floral rosettes petals pay homage to the styles of Maison ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Antique 18th Century Russian Rosewood Marquetry Games Table by Christian Meyer
By Christian Meyer
Located in Portland, OR
A highly important late 18th century antique Neoclassical Russian rosewood, tulipwood, bois citronnier, bois satine and fruitwood marquetry games table, attributed to Christian Meyer...
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1790s Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood, Rosewood, Tulipwood

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 ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Provincial Deruta Hand Painted Faience Allegorical Pottery Jug Vase
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful hand painted blue, white, and yellow faience pottery jug or vase with handles featuring classical putti By Deruta Italy, Late 20th Century Measures: 5"W x 5"D x 8.5"H...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Faience, Pottery

Philadelphia Neoclassic Upholstered Mahogany Sofa, 1830
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Neoclassic sofa with mahogany frame upholstered in silk with contrasting gimp. The crest rail has a panel of branch crotch mahogany book matched across the length of the sofa back. The scrolled arms, lion’s paw legs...
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1830s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barrel Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Nichols And Stone Barrel Back Windsor stained ArmChair. Very sturdy. Good vintage condition. Measures 25" in width, 23" in de...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Circa 1820 American Giltwood Mirror with Églomisé Panel Woodland Scene with Bird
Located in Savannah, GA
Circa 1820 giltwood architectural style looking glass with a reverse painted woodland scene eglomise tablet flanked with reeded columns, beading and appliques. Historian Rodric Black...
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1820s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Vintage Poured Stone Urn Form Planter
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional urn form planter in poured stone with great patina and surface. The urn features a big deep bowl with foliate decoration, two handles each with a face. The urn planter ha...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cement

Vintage Patinated Bronze Sculpture American Bald Eagle Upon Landing
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage patinated bronze sculpture 'American Bald Eagle Upon Landing' USA, Circa 1960s Of large scale, realistically cast and modeled of a land...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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 Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Neoclassical Style Metal Architectural Element
Located in Astoria, NY
Neoclassical Style Patinated Aluminum and Cast Iron Architectural Element, with pierced galleried top, four columns and and stepped rectangular base. 24.75" H x 22.5" W x 6" D. Prove...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Iron

Large Italian Whitewash Giltwood Fluted Wall Brackets Shelves - a Pair
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Italian Neoclassical-style limed wood distressed white wall brackets or corbels. Marked "Made In Italy" on reverse. These lovely brackets are a nice la...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Broyhill Premier Penn Colony Nightstands End Side Tables, Circa 1970s, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Beautiful pair of solid maple nightstands end tables, bedside tables from the Penn Colony Collection of Broyhill Premier in good condition. Very solid cons...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Maple

Set of Eight Michael Taylor Style Klismos Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish set of eight lacquered neoclassical klismos dining armchairs attributed to Michael Taylor. The chairs feature solid beech carved frames with a klismos style tablet back and w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Beech

Early 20th Century Refinished American Rolling Pine Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Measures 29" in width, 16" in depth and stands 20" tall.
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Neoclassical Stone Garden Obelisks, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful pair of large vintage Neoclassical or Grand Tour cast stone garden obelisk statues USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 6.75"W x 6.75"D ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Cast Stone

Antique National Cashier Register With the Key
Located in Brea, CA
Antique national cashier register R313 with a key , the drawer can open , there is a key , it is a beautiful piece .
Category

1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Oval Brass Bar Cart by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style oval bar cart is made of brass with glass trays. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Maison Jansen Paris, brushed steel and brass six shelf etageres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Maison Jansen brushed steel and brass etageres. There are six removable glass shelves that set in on cylindrical brass shelf holders. The brushed steel shelves are squar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Herend Porcelain Petite Sevres Rose (Sprog) Pattern Demitasse Coffee Set Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage demitasse porcelain set. By Herend. In the Sevres or Petite Rose pattern. (Pattern abbr: SPROG) With a gilt trelliswork pattern punctuated by hand-painted pink rose...
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20th Century Hungarian Neoclassical Furniture

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Porcelain

Large Neoclassical Creamware Tureen
Located in New York, NY
Large Neoclassical creamware tureen. Large neoclassical creamware zuppiera of tripod form with lion masks with rings supported on fluted monoped...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Creamware

18/19th Century Parian Marble Bust Sappho 1790/1800 Neoclassicism Villa Albani
Located in Epfach, DE
18/19th Century Parian Marble Bust Sappho 1790/1800 Neoclassicism Villa Albani This classical marble bust depicts Sappho, a famous ancient Greek poet. She lived on the island of Les...
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1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Medium White Alabaster Pot Vase with Gray Streaks
Located in Troy, MI
This is a new, 9.5” tall white alabaster vase found in Italy. Created and designed by a member of a multi-generational family of alabaster and marble craftsman. Creamy white alabaste...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Alabaster

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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