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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.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
18th Century Neo-Classical Italian Carved, Painted and Gilt Wall Panel
Located in Leesburg, VA
Anonymous ca. 1790; Italy Wood panel and plaster, painted, gilt and lacquered Approximate size: 118.5 x 82.5 x 5 cm The present panel is probably of late 18th century origin,...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

1920 Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’s gilt bronze one light sconces with sunburst design backplate
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

1920s Caldwell Silver Plated Light Fixture with Opaline glass
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920’s silver plate light fixture neoclassic style with Opaline glass inset and three lights
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Hester Bateman English Georgian Neoclassical Tea Caddy with Spoon, 1784
Located in New York, NY
George III sterling silver tea caddy with spoon. Made by Hester Bateman in London in 1784. Oval bowl with straight sides. Cover hinged and domed with vasiform finial. On front, brigh...
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1780s British Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique French Cast Iron Garden Urn
Located in Houston, TX
Large antique French Neoclassical style cast iron garden urn with swan handles and swag motif. This gorgeous huge Neoclassical iron urn, planter ...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century French Nickel and Brass Coffee Table with Glass Top
Located in Dallas, TX
Executed in France circa 1950, this refined mid-century coffee table is designed in the manner of Maison Baguès, renowned for their luxurious use of gilt metal and glass. The thick r...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Tiffany Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks a Pair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Tiffany & Co. Clear Crystal Candlesticks. A gorgeous pair of crystal candlesticks By Tiffany & Co., New York, USA. Austria, Late 20th Century Measures: 4.5"W x 4.5"D x 8.5"H....
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Large Carved Limestone Garden Statue from a Property in Nice, France, Circa 1860
Located in Dallas, TX
This large limestone garden statue faithfully interprets an original marble statue from 1802 depicting the goddess Venus stepping out of a bath. Our statue was hand-carved circa 1860...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Italian Bronze Garden Statue or Fountain of Pan Playing Flute, Early 20th C
Located in St. Louis, MO
Antique Italian bronze & copper garden statue or sculpture of pan playing flute while standing on a conch shell on an oval plinth. From an estate with a wo...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Historistic brass ceiling lamp with cut glass shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic brass ceiling lamp with cut glass shade vienna around 1890s Brass polished and stove enameled Original cut glass shade
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

"The Bill Blass Collection" Sotheby s Auction Catalogue, New York, 2003
Located in Philadelphia, PA
" The Bill Blass Collection " Sotheby's Auction Catalogue, New York, 2003 "some damage to front and rear covers - see images" "will look better / amazing with new clear protective ...
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Early 2000s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Framed Thoroughbred Horse Lithograph by Richard Newton Jr.
By Richard Newton
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A framed lithograph of a thoroughbred horse by Richard Newton Jr. This piece is housed in a wood frame and depicts a thoroughbred horse with a deep chestnut brown coat and a white blaze down his nose. The horse looks forward with its eyes fixed on the viewer. He has a brown bridle with gold accents. This piece is not under glass and has been professionally framed. The back includes a hanging wire. This piece was sourced from the estate of an Oklahoma horse breeder. His home was filled with the most amazing antique saddles, sculptures, show trophies, and saddle blankets. Richard Newton Jr. (1874-1951) was a famous equestrian artist known for his horse and jockey paintings...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Ralph Lauren Clivedon Tufted Black Leather Bed Queen Size
Located in North York, ON
Ralph Lauren designed Clivedon Queen bed, Neo-Classical sleigh bed with scroll headboard and footboard upholstered in tufted supple black leather. Brass claw foot details and gilt ac...
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2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Carved Two-light Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of sconces, of painted and parcel giltwood, each diamond-shaped backplate outcarved with stylized fleur-de-lis, surmounted by palmette flanked by festooning, two iron C-scroll c...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair Late 19th C. English Neoclassic Carved Oak Silverplated Wall Shelves
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Oak and Silvered Metal Wall Shelves / Brackets A refined pair of late 19th-century English neoclassical wall brackets, exquisitely cra...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Bronze and Iron Fire Dogs or Andirons
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant antique French Neoclassical fire dogs in bronze and wrought iron, circa 1890s – refined details, urn finials, and paw feet, perfect for adding grandeur to any fireplace. A r...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Fancy Pair of Crystal Brass Corinthian Column Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Fancy pair of crystal and brass neoclassical style table lamps with custom silk shades. The columns look like corinthian columns.
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1990s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Jules Moigniez (French 1834 - ) Bronze Figure of Eagle on Marble Plinth, Signed
Located in Germantown, MD
Jules Moigniez, Patinated Cast Bronze Figure of Eagle on marble Plinth. Jules Moigniez (French 28 May 1835 – 29 May 1894) was a French animalier sculptor who worked during the 19th c...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Stickley Large Modular Sectional Sofa Tan Leather Sectional Curved Room Sofa
Located in Rochester, NY
Stickley Wrap Around stunning sofa that can seat a large group, 7 large pillows wrap around the curved leather sectional. A classic Ralph Lauren style vintage gem! Dimensions The ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather

Saint Louis Crystal Water Jug
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Saint Louis Crystal Tommy pattern Water Jug with handle. It depict a clear crystal adorned with a cluster of diamonds cut pattern a...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Pair of Neoclassical Style Steel Granite Top Bistro Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent pair of rare French chromed steel bistro tables featuring granite stone tops. The early 20th century tables are constructed from thick bar steel frames with an aged chrome fi...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Steel

Karges Italian Neoclassical Swedish Style Carved Console Table with One Drawer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Karges Italian Neoclassical Swedish Style Carved Console Table with One Drawer. Item features one dovetail constructed drawer, faux marble lacquer finish wooden top, distress...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

A Magnificent Pair of French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Vases
Located in Queens, NY
A Magnificent Pair of French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Vases A superb pair of French Louis XVI style ormolu vases, exquisitely cast and richly decorated in the Neoclassical taste. Each...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of 19th Century Italian Marble Tazza Urns
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A grand pair of early 19th Century ‘Grand Tour’ carved Carrara marble tazza in the Neo-Classical manner. The flared rims with moulded edges above gadrooned waists and raised on swept...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Hammered Brass jardinière with Lion Handle with Paw Feet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oval brass hammered jardinière with paw feet, the lion handles are a great touch - a great oval shape and size for center piece, kitchen island - or as a p...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Female Bronze Bust After Etienne Henri Dumaige
Located in New York, NY
Antique (late 19th century) patinated bronze bust of a lovely female after the original model by the French master, Etienne Henri Dumaige, mounted on light blue marble plinth. 25 by...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Late 18th Century Neoclassical Painted Bed with Medallions
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish neoclassical period painted rams head bed from the late 18th century, with new mattress, box spring and upholstery. Created in Sweden during the later years of the 18th cen...
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18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Maitland-Smith Burl Walnut Jewelry Box Tea Caddy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fantastic vintage box featuring a burl walnut inlay with a silver-tone knob on the lid as well as the ornate feet. Perfect decorative jewelry, trinket or caddy box standing alone on ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver

Enormous Tall Rustic French Neoclassical Concrete Garden Planters, a Set of 2
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A set of two large rustic French concrete garden planters. This pair of garden planters sit upon square concrete bases. The fluted sides feature scalloped stylized decorations. This pair will be fabulous flanking a front door, or on a patio. We also love the idea of filling them with ice and Veuve or Moët champagne...
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Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Thierry Despont Hyperion Floor Lamp in Figured Maple and Bronze
Located in Hudson, NY
These incredible lamps were designed by renowned world designer Thierry Despont the 1990s. The quality and construction is of top grade. The bodies are made from Of high density figured maple, and the fittings are custom and made of bronze. Very few of these made. I am fortunate to be able to offer you four of them. They were never used and are in excellent condition. While Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023) was best-known for his architectural practice—for his integral role in the restoration of the Statue of Liberty, his re-imagining of the Ritz in Paris, and the interiors of the Getty Center (as well as for his notable private clients like Bill Gates and Calvin Klein)—he was also an accomplished painter, sculptor, author, and furniture maker. For additional images or information please do not hesitate to reach out. These items can be picked up in person at our New Jersey location. Hyperion, “The High-One,” is one of the twelve Titan gods of Ancient Greece. He was the son of Gaia (the physical incarnation of Earth) and Uranus (literally meaning “the Sky”). Hyperion, the Titan of Light, the “God of Watchfulness and Wisdom,” inspired this magnificent floor lamp.For available in total. Finish: Figured birch with antique bronze urn...
Category

1990s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of English 1920s Cast Stone Urns Ornaments with Fruit and Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English cast stone urns from circa 1920 with fruit and floral motifs on square bases. This pair of English cast stone urns, circa 1920, showcases an exquisite display of fr...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

Liberty Style Chandelier Centre Light
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
Liberty Style Chandelier Center Light Made around the turn of the century incorporating Classical style with Art Nouveau influences, the eight branch ar...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Authentic Salterini Wrought Iron Dining Table and Six Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a spectacular rarely found John Salterini wrought iron dining set with an oval glass top table with two arm chairs and four side chairs. Unusual "tree of life" type decoratio...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

c. 1790 English George III Bowfront Sideboard
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1790 George III bowfront sideboard, English. A stylish example raised on square, tapered legs with spade feet. A lightly contrastin...
Category

1790s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Vintage Neoclassical Marble Top Chest Of Drawers By Karges
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The top with a carved guilloche frieze over two long drawers with carved panels with high relief foliate scrolls and brass rosette and ring pulls. The center ovals with brass bow and...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Brass

French Cupid Bronze Statue After Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)
Located in New York, NY
French bronze sculpture of Cupid after Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Ebonized Leather Rope Klismos Chairs After Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of large klismos chairs featuring a dramatic ebonized black lacquer finish and leather woven rope strap seats. The oversized chairs are unsigned, however they are made...
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Three Shelf White Metal Bakers Rack with Brass Accents
Located in Los Angeles, CA
iconic Three shelf bakers rack in White metal with brass banding and accents - the piece is a wonderful addition to many kitchen or pantries, or works well in an space needing extra ...
Category

15th Century and Earlier Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Italian Mangani Firenze Porcelain Gilt Urn Table Lamp
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Mangani Firenze Porcelain Gilt Urn Table Lamp Offered for sale is an Italian Mangani Firenze white porcelain and gilt decorated urn neocla...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Wire

Amethyst Austrian Neoclassical Theme Campana Urn Mounted As A Lamp
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A spectacular amethyst vase featuring faceted diamond cuts, fan cuts and faceted border. The lamp with bronze Bacchus masks with handles, hand-chased grape leaves and an egg/dart rim...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Magnificent Decorative Gilt Crystal Chandelier With 35 Arms
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional gilded brass and crystal chandelier, a grand statement piece , richly adorned with hand-cut glass and intricate classical detailing. This 35 light chandelier ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Pair Large Italian Neoclassical Style Marquetry Commodes
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of stately 20th Century Italian two drawer chests featuring beautiful exotic wood marquetry.
Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Winchester 4692 Embossed Hard Gun Case with Leather Handle Finished Brass Trim
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Winchester 4692 Embossed Hard Gun Case with Leather Handle Finished Brass Trim Red Velvet Interior. Winchester rifle is a comprehensive term d...
Category

1990s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair Exotic French 19th Century Figural Gilt and Patinated Bronze Candelabras
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large and finest quality exotic orientalist motif French 19th century figural gilt and patinated bronze Candelabras on original marble bases.
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Trinket Dish with White Relief, England
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A classic of British design: an authentic blue Wedgwood jasperware dish with crisp white neoclassical relief. Crafted in England, this petite tray showcases the matte, powder-blue bo...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Art Deco Alabaster Urn Uplighter Lamp, White and Yelow Color, France, circa 1940
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Sculptural alabaster Art Deco period Urn table lamp with neoclassical design, France, 1940s. This elegant carved alabaster neoclassical 'upligh...
Category

1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

John Himmel Reeded Mirror Neoclassical Style Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
John Himmel Reeded Mirror Neoclassical Style Cabinet composed of reeded and antiqued glass mirror. This magnificent two-door cabinet features two hand blown glass face medallions.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Reeded Glass, Wood

Pair of Large 19th Century Neoclassical Iron Garden Urns – Painted White
Located in IT
This stunning pair of large neoclassical iron garden urns, crafted in the 19th century, showcases timeless elegance and grandeur. Painted ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Classic Tufted Leather King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
This stunning bed is upholstered in black leather, offering a smooth, sophisticated feel. The elegant tufted design on the headboard and footboard adds a classic touch, while the Fre...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

19Thc Paisley Pillows With Burnt Rust Velvet Backings-Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Paisley woven pillows with soft rust velvet backings.Sold as pairs and down & feather fill.
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Textile

Pair of Diagramme Wrought Iron and Travertine Side Tables by Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of 'Diagramme' wrought iron and travertine side tTables by Design Frères. Measures: Lower bar is 4.5" inches from the floor.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Wrought Iron

John Vesey Steel Bronze Neoclassical Library Table Desk
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Glamorous and opulent 1960s stainless steel clad writing table, library table, or bureau plat desk designed by John Vesey (American 1924-1992). Made in the grand neoclassical French ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Neoclassical Octagonal Green Guilloche Ormolu Box, after Faberge
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical octagonal green Guilloche & Ormolu box, after Faberge A fine late 20th century example, intricate, well executed example, with presentati...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Pair of Black Neoclassical Table Lamps
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of mixed metal neoclassical table lamps with pierced Greek key motif.
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

19th Century Neoclassical Satinwood Ebony Inlaid Mixed Fruitwood Center Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A 19th Century Neoclassical Satinwood & Ebony Inlaid Mixed Fruitwood pedestal Center Table with Protective Glass top. Measures 36.75" in width, 36.75" in depth and 29" in height.
Category

Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood, Ebony, Mahogany, Satinwood, Glass

Custom Belgian Bluestone Square Dining/Center Table with Baluster-form Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Custom sizes and French Limestone option available; fabricated from Belgian Bluestone with a honed finish and embedded with fossils, the table is comprised of a thick square top with...
Category

2010s Belgian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone

Pair of English Cast Iron Neoclassical Demilune Jardiniere Planters
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Patinated pair of English cast iron jardinaire garden planters featuring a rare demi-lune form. The planters are decorated with floral motif swag on each side centered by a Greco-Rom...
Category

20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Texas Artist Bernice Brown 16" x 20" Oil on Canvas Texas Hill Country Paintinhg
Located in Pasadena, TX
Mrs. Bernice Kluaberg Brown is from the Houston Heights. It was here tha she attended grade school. She loved toi work in oil paint. This is a painting of a classic Texas Hill count...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Canvas, Paint

Classic Long Console Table with Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in a rich brown tone, this elongated console table is distinguished by its dentil-carved apron, tapered legs, and refined brass knob hardware. The design strikes a balance b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese 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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