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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 Ebony Solid Wood Pedestal
By Alexander s Collection, Alexander Anisimov
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

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Miniature "Christmas Morning" Diorama by Narcissa Ward c.1933-1942
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A highly detailed diorama titled "Christmas Morning" featuring a French living room scene during Christmas morning. Almost every piece of molding, furniture, rugs, and accesso...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

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
€2,283 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century American Rolling Pine Blanket Chest Storage Trunk
Located in Germantown, MD
Early 20th Century American Rolling pine Blanket Trunk. Measures 34.5" in width, 19.5" in depth and stands 23" tall.
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Small Early 19th-Century Wedgwood Balck Basalt Vase on a square base
Located in Dresden, DE
This early 19th-century Wedgwood black basalt vase is a rare find...beautifully proportioned and irresistibly versatile. Its rich, matte finish complements...
Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Italian Marquetry Inlaid Tilt Top Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good 19th Century northern Italian circular tilt top center table with profuse marquetry inlay in geometric patterns, the center with bird on flowering branch, with walnut, oliv...
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Olive, Rosewood, Walnut, Holly

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

Materials

Porcelain

Dos Gallos Custom Round Beehive Pedestal Dining/Center Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful custom pedestal table with layered beehive base. Can be made in custom sizes and finishes, in walnut, oak or mahogany. Can be made with leaves. Made in Los Angeles. Shown h...
Category

2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

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

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

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....
Category

Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian or Venetian Pastel Painted Commode Carved in Relief
Located in Nashville, TN
A commode in transitional from rococo to neoclassical style. Most likely custom made to order early to mid 20th century..Presents well and has strong presence. Highly decorative. Hea...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Outdoor Sunburst Spring Iron Garden Dining Arm Chairs by Francois Carre
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous elegant and in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear from age and use these Francous Carre sunburst spring garden dining chairs are ready to be set around youre tabl...
Category

1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair of Late 18th Century Fragment Wall Panels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of wall hangings, each antique fragment having painted and gilded frame with leaf detail, surrounding a classical carved giltwood face surmo...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

19C American Tiger Oak Side Table with Claw and Rock Crystal Feet
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 19C American tiger oak side table with claw and rock crystal feet. A CLASSIC piece of Western Americana furniture from circa...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Rock Crystal, Tin

Striking Classical Design Press Glass with Original Rope Pendant / Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and practical size 1920s ceiling lamp. This rare and thick glass shade pendant comes with a number of striking, neoclassical features that...
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Breccia Marble

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

Collection of Classic Octagon Closed Bell Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are nice classic pendents. The shape is a closed bell in an octagon. The look is elegant and up scale. Its milk glass with a unique egg shell finish. It still uses the original...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Milk Glass

After Barye (19th Century) And Guillemin, Cavalier Arabe Revenant De La Chasse
Located in Germantown, MD
A Massive After Alfred Barye (French 1839-1882) And Emile Guillemin (French 1841-1907), Cavalier Arabe Revenant De La Chasse, Coated Cast Metal Sculpture. "Cavalier Arabe”, which i...
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

19th Century Marble Bust of Beatrice, Unsigned, in manner of Antonio Canova
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Beautifully executed bust of a female. Resembling the famous bust of Beatrice. No signature has been found. The artist remains unknown to us. Wt. 15.8125 lb / 7.1724 kg
Category

Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

A NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC Lacquer COFFEE TABLE by JEAN-CLAUDE MAHEY France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and luxurious rectangular coffee table, Post-Modernist, Shabby-Chic, base in black lacquered wood, thick square section top in burgundy red lacquered wood (deep and intens...
Category

1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver-Mounted 2-Compartmented Box, European, possibly Dutch. Unmarked A unique and whimsical 19th-century continental tortoise shell silver-...
Category

Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

French Empire Walnut Bed Exquisite Bronze Ormolu Landstrom American Neoclassic
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a style French empire full bed bronze ormolu detail. Rich walnut wood grain ebonized accents.Crafted by Landstrom Furniture Rockford, Illinois. Dimensions: ...
Category

1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold, Bronze

Tiffany Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
Located in Queens, NY
Tiffany Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900. Museum quality. In the George III style, designed by Paulding Farnham for Tiffany and Co, New York. Of palatial and monumental size. Centerpiece: 15" high x 30" wide x 27" deep Plateau: 3" high x 39" wide x 34" deep In excellent condition, ready to place. Of oval form, the everted rims formed of openwork scrolling classical foliage and bellflower swags, the tops applied with standing scrolling foliage with four silver caryatid female figures, the bases overlaid with acanthus and palmettes. The original, silver mirrored plateau...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Neoclassical Style Brass HorseHeads Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style fireplace tools are made of brass. They are ornated with chiled brass horse heads. This is a French work. Circa 1950
Category

1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Brass Tiffany Co. Pagoda Form Carriage Clock
Located in Houston, TX
Tiffany & Co. brass pagoda-form carriage clock is an exceptional piece blending classic timekeeping with refined architectural form. Modeled in the style of a traditional pagoda roo...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

1900 Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
1900 Caldwell leaded glass hanging light fixture with interior lights. great condition.
Category

1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

High quality large vintage giltwood floor or wall mirror by Deknudt
Located in Leesburg, VA
igh quality large vintage rectangular giltwood floor or wall mirror by Deknudt Deknudt Deerlijk, Belgium; 20th century Glass, giltwood Approximate size: 72.75 (h) x 40 (w) x 2 (d)...
Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Dos Gallos Studio Custom Round Edna Table with Drawer and Shelf
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dos Gallos Studio custom Edna side table with drawer and shelf. Can be made in any size in a variety of finishes. As shown here with a #1 w...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Oak, Walnut

19th Century American Portrait of Joseph Stringham
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th century American Portrait of Joseph Stringham (1776-1834) Oil on Canvas Later Giltwood Frame Presenting an exquisite 19th-century ...
Category

Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Giltwood

Vintage English Country Brass Verdigris Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style green brass verdigris garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals USA, Late 20th Century M...
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
Category

Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plaster

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...
Category

2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

1980s Large Neo-Classical Style Mirror Brass Pedestals or Side Tables - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of neo-classical style mirrored side tables or pedestals. They have brass plated accents. The pair are unmarked and in very good ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Fine Pair of French Neoclassical Urn Lamps in Veined Marble and Gilt Bronze, 19t
Located in Lincoln, GB
Fine Pair of French Neoclassical Urn Lamps in Veined Marble and Gilt Bronze, 19th Century A distinguished and highly decorative pair of late ...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Italian Folding Screen
Located in Houston, TX
This six-panel screen borrows from the Roman practice as an homage to the great designers that came before. Ancient roman courtyard houses typically had architectural elements crown ...
Category

Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Set of Seven Neoclassical Architettura Lacquer Eggshell Boxes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating and rare set of seven boxes featuring a lacquered eggshell veneer attributed to French artist Thierry Voeltzel. Each box is designed with Greco-Roman neoclassical archite...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Eggshell, Lacquer

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 ...
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

Wedgwood blue and white jasperware candleholders
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Fine pair of Wedgwood jasperware candleholder, neoclassical style item decorated with white flowers and leaves friezes on a sky-blue background. Jasperware, or jasper ware, is a type...
Category

20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

A Pair of POSTMODERN NEOCLASSICAL Wall LAMPS Sconces France 1990-2000
Located in PARIS, FR
A thin and elegant pair of (double) wall appliques sconces, to be attributed, France 1990-2000. Each sample consists in a single curved wall base with 2 short arms holding 2 long ver...
Category

1990s French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

French 19th Century Cast Iron Garden Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A classic, Parisian-style bistro table from the late 19th century, for your garden or patio! The round stone top is quite unique for its patterning, in the color and texture of brick...
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Iron

1920 s Silver Plated Caldwell One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell one light sconces with scalloped backplate
Category

1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Original Oil on Canvas Southwest Desert Plein Air Painting by Dorothy Glascow
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous original oil on canvas southwest desert plein air landscape painting by listed artist Dorothy Glascow, circa 1950s. This wonderful piece measures 33.25" x 27"and it is signe...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Canvas, Burl

Museum Quality Neo-Grec Tiffany Co. Sterling Silver Ewer by Edward C. Moore
Located in New York, NY
This Neo-Grec sterling silver Ewer from Tiffany & Co., crafted by the renowned silversmith Edward C. Moore, is a remarkable example of 19th-century American artistry. Produced by Moo...
Category

1870s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840
Located in Rome, IT
Extensive 102 Piece Rare Meissen Dinner Service "Flower Bouqett", 1815 – 1860 , colorful, richly decorated gold rim, consisting of: 45 dinner p...
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Nazmiyal Collection Antique Star of Bethlehem Quilt Textile 3 5" x 3 6"
Located in New York, NY
Antique American Star of Bethlehem Quilt Textile, Country of Origin: America, Circa Date: 1850-1870
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool

Neoclassical or Empire Cherry Wood Pedestal Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Neoclassical or Empire style extension pedestal dining table USA, Late 20th Century Gorgeous book-matched cherry wood, with gold gilt accents on pedestal. Measures:...
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cherry

Mid-19th Century French Slate Marble Mantle Clock
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century French slate & marble mantle clock. Drum head form. Black slate & green, black & white marble. Made by P. Marti et Cie. 8-day movement. History of clock repairs on b...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Slate

1930 s French Gilt Bronze Light Fixtures with Opaline Glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930 French gilt bronze light fixture with 2 interior lights, and Opaline glass inset from a Paris Hotel (available also in silver finish)
Category

1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Tableware Serveware Pitcher
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the timeless charm of this early 20th-century North American sterling silver serveware pitcher by Bigelow Kennard & Company, Bos...
Category

1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Wooden coffee table with bronze claw feet and green leather on Top
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice coffee table is made of wood with bronze claw feet and green leather on Top. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category

1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Classic Leather Sofa Couch
Located in New York, NY
Comfy burgundy leather sofa, with brass studs. Classic form, original condition, clean, ready to use. Cushions do sit flat, they were just not p...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather

Classic Leather Sofa Couch
Classic Leather Sofa Couch
€2,493 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Neo-Classical Style Italian Friedman Brothers Giltwood Mirror
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale Italian neo-classical style mirror by Friedman Brothers for Decorative Crafts. It is in very good condition. It is marked ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of Neoclassical Two-Arm Crystal Sconces W/ White Shades Manner of Baccarat
Located in New York, NY
This elegant pair of Neoclassical two-arm crystal sconces exudes timeless sophistication, crafted in the manner of the iconic French house Baccarat. These stunning 20th-century wall-...
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Antique Persian Sultanabad Mahal Gallery Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A connoisseur caliber rare size early 20th century Persian mahal Sultanabad carpet. Woven in a series of villages in Western Central Iran, Sultanabad carpets employ over-scale, sp...
Category

Early 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool

Vintage Engraved Metal Chalice, Early 20th Century Trophy Cup or Wine Goblet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This antique engraved metal chalice is a stunning example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, perfect for collectors of historic trophies, ceremonial goblets, and vintage drinkware....
Category

Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

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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