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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
Period: Early 1900s
Pair of Brass Andirons
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of andironsis made of brass and wrought iron. This is a French work. Circa 1900
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Wrought Iron

Near Pair Neoclassical Balustrade Form Brass Candleholders with Square Bases
Located in New York, NY
This elegant near pair of Neoclassical candleholders, crafted in the United States, circa 1900. These showcase the timeless appeal of polished brass combined with classic design ele...
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

1900 Silver Plated Neoclassic Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1900 silver plated Caldwell two lights sconces neoclassic design
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

1900 Caldwell Silver Chandelier with Red Flowers Glass Shades 8 Lights
Located in New York, NY
beautiful circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated bronze pedant with red flowers art glass shades, 8 lights
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

1900 Caldwell Silver Plated 16 Light Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900 Caldwell 16 lights silver plated chandeliers from a very prominent state in NYC with a beautiful neoclassic design
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Silver Plate, Bronze

1900 Large Caldwell Etched Mirror Sconces
Located in New York, NY
1900 pair of large mirror backplate and bronze arms Caldwell sconces with etched design. Newly rewired UL
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Neoclassical-Style Continental Silver .800 Footed Double Inkstand by Dragstead
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical - style, Continental Silver (.800), footed, double inkstand, Denmark, year-hallmarked for 1901, A. N. Dragsted - maker. Each of the wells is decorated with bows and garl...
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Early 1900s Danish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Rare Bronze Umbrella Stand Showing a Sailor. French Work. Circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare, nice and unusual umbrella stand showing a sailor is all made oof bronze. This is a French work. Circa 1900
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

1900 Neoclassic Silver Chandelier with Cherubs 6 Lights
Located in New York, NY
1900 beautiful neoclassical style silver plated chandelier with cherubs holding trumpets. 6 lights
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Edward S Curtis (1868-1952) Shot in The Hand - Apsaroke, 1908
Located in CA, CA
Edward S Curtis (1868-1952) Title: Shot in The Hand - Apsaroke Plate: 133 Portfolio: Volume IV Printer: John Andrew & Son Medium: Photogravure Date: 1908 Dimensions: Sheet: W 15 5/...
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Paper

1900 s Gilt Bronze Caldwell 8 lights Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell gilt bronze 8 lights chandelier
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Italian Classical Carved Marble 31" Cherub Dolphin Garden Fountain Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Classical Figural Carved Marble 31" Cherub Dolphin Garden Fountain Statue. Item featured Approx 70 lbs. We do not know if the fountain w...
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Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Painted Parcel Gilt Armchairs C. 1900 s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian Neoclassical style armchairs with a painted & parcel gilt finish. This style is characterized by its neoclassical elements, including straight lines, fluted legs, and intri...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Classical Garden Statue
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful vintage concrete garden statue of a classical women. Great chippy finish and nice cast details.
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Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Concrete

1900 s Caldwell Etched Mirror 2 Lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell etched mirrored sconces with two silver plated arms for lights. Available 2 pairs
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Brass umbrella stand representing a boot. French work. Circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and unusual umbrella stand representing a boot is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1900
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

1900s Small Silver Plated Sconces Two Lights
Located in New York, NY
pair of 1900 silver plated sconces with tea pot shape and two lights
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Antique Turkish Pictorial Commemorative Rug
Located in Savannah, GA
This antique pictorial rug has all the bells and whistles. The two central figures featured are a woman and a flute player gathered around a shr...
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Early 1900s Turkish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wool, Cotton

Neoclassical Style, Victorian Period Sterling Silver Tazza by Gorham
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical style, Victorian period, sterling silver tazza, Gorham Manufacturing Co., Providence, Rhode Island, year hallmarked for 1901. Decorated with grapes and mythological face...
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Pair of Italian Mirrors, Neoclassical Style Painted and Giltwood
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Italian mirrors, Neoclassical Style Painted And Giltwood Neoclassical style painted and giltwood. Pair of Italian Palladian architectural style horizontal painted...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Pair of Neoclassical Bacchantes Sculptures in Bronze signed Ernest Rancoulet
Located in New York, NY
This charming pair of Neoclassical Bronze Bacchantes sculptures by Earnest Rancoulet originate from France, Circa 1900. These young and playful my...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Onyx, Bronze

Pair of Neo-Gothic Bronze and Wrought Iron Andirons, French, 19th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of neo-gothic andirons are made of bronze and wrought Iron. This is a French work from 19th century.
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

15 pcs Collection Mercury Glass Vases and Bowls
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antque and vintage collection of 15 pcs Mercury glass silver and gold vases and bowls. Largest vases are Handpainted and measured 16” and 14”, large bowl is 8” high, the smallest pie...
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Glass

1900 Caldwell Neoclassic Gilt Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 Caldwell neoclassical gilt bronze sconces, newly rewired (UL)
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

American Antique Woven Throw
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique American home woven tapestry throw. With fringes.
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Textile

1900 s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Engraved Sconces with 2 lights
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900's Caldwell gilt bronze engraved sconces with 2 lights
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

1900 s Caldwell Large Bronze 3 Lights Sconces with Crystal Leaves and Urn
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's large Caldwell sconces with 3 lights, glass leaves and crystal urn body on top
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

1900 s Large Neoclassic Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's probably Caldwell 30 lights Neoclassic silver plated bronze chandelier with beautiful details, original finish and patina
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Edward S Curtis (1868-1952) Ambrosio Martinez – San Juan, 1905
Located in CA, CA
Edward S Curtis (1868-1952) Title: Ambrosio Martinez – San Juan Plate: 596 Portfolio: The North American Indians Volume 17, The Tewa, The Zuni Printer: : Suffolk Eng. Co. Cambridge ...
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Paper

1900 Neoclassical Caldwell Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1900 Caldwell Neoclassic style sconces with medallion atop, two lights
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

1900 s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1900 gilt bronze Caldwell sconces with two lights
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Edward S Curtis (1868-1952) Shijako – Pima, 1907
Located in CA, CA
Edward S Curtis (1868-1952) Title: Shijako – Pima Plate: 47 Portfolio: Volume 2 Printer: John Andrew & Son Medium: Photogravure Date: 1907 Dimension...
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Paper

Round Brass Umbrella Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice round umbrella stand is all made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1900
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Round Brass Umbrella Stand
Round Brass Umbrella Stand
$1,587 Sale Price
20% Off
Early 20th Century Antique Kilim Bessarabian Rug 9 5 X 5 5
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique Bessarabian Rugs / Kilims in both pile and tapestry weaving technique are some of the more beautiful carpets to have been produced in Europe. Many of the Bessarabian Kilims were woven around the mid to late 19th century, though some do date back to the 18th century as well. This production that carried into the early twentieth century under late Ottoman Turkish rule in an area corresponding to modern Bulgaria and Romania, they stand right on the cusp of European and Oriental carpet weaving. Many of the designs are floral patterns made in a naturalistic western style utilizing brown or black ground, not unlike certain Karabaghs from the Caucauses. But others, particularly flat weaves, reflect the tradition of Turkish kilims from nearby Anatolia, although in a distinctive Bessarbian palette. In either case they are supremely decorative rugs. History Of Antique Flat Woven Bessarabian Kilim Rugs from Romania Bessarabian Kilims and carpets are flat woven rugs that originate in the Russian provinces of the Ukraine and Moldova in the late 1800’s to the early 1900’s. While most carpet experts will classify the flat woven rugs as Bessarabian they will often refer to the knotted pile carpets as Ukrainian. The Bessarabian carpets differ from antique Persian carpets in many ways. For example, unlike Persian carpets, Bessarabian rugs cannot be classified to a region according to the way the rugs were woven. Their weaves provide indications regarding the area for which they were created rather than for their classification. The markets these antique rugs were designed for could have fallen into different categories such as a rural market or an urban one. But all other attributes were dismissed and all the Romani made area rugs and carpets are referred to as Bessarabian instead. Antique Romanian Bessarabian kilims are ornate and they come in a variety of designs as well color combinations. It’s not uncommon for some Bessarabian kilims to be more floral while others may feature more geometric patterns. Bessarabian carpets are made on carpet weaving looms similar to the ones used to make the French Aubusson rugs. These looms are wooden, and the rugs are flat woven / kilims. The best of these rug types were created in the 1700’s. The Russian Imperial Tapestry Factory was where these Romanian rugs were made, and the factory was created by none other than Peter the Great. He established the Russian Imperial Tapestry Factory following his return from England and France. He was inspired to create the factory after being in awe of the splendid Aubusson carpets, Savonnerie rugs, and Axminster carpets he saw while abroad. The beautiful carpets he admired while in Europe had already caught the eyes of his Russian contemporaries, and importing them was triggering a financial drain for the Russian treasury. For this reason, the Russian Imperial Tapestry Factory was used as a location for copying the French and English carpets Peter the Great and the Russian nobility desired. Demand for these lavishly luxurious rugs grew, and additional factories were created in villages. This region is from where these rugs got the name Bessarabian. The region is divided between two territories: the Republic of Moldova and Romania. Bessarabian rug weavers were country people who had a country taste. Though they were tasked with replicating the elaborate motifs of the European rugs, they added their own unique country’s flair to their borrowed rug patterns and designs. This more folksy or traditional approach to the European patterns...
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Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wool

1900s Antique American Hook Floral Design Rug 9 7 X 8 7
Located in Los Angeles, US
Antique American Hook Stylish Floral Design 9'7'' x 8'7'' one of a kind 1 of 1 more info upon request
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Early 1900s Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wool, Cotton

Pair of Medicis Style Crystal Vases
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative pair of Medicis style vases is made of crystal. This is a French work. Circa 1900
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Crystal

Pair of 1900s Caldwell Gold Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900’s Caldwell gold plated sconces with cherubs and two lights
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Gold, Bronze

1900 s Caldwell Mirrored Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Antique a pair of circa 1910's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with mirrored backplate
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Classical American Renaissance Tabernacle Frame
Located in Sharon, CT
Period American Renaissance gold gilt on cast elements on wood frame/mirror. Rabbit (mirror)size: 24"x16", frame: 28"x20". Originally an early 20t...
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Early 20th Century French Iron and Crystal Chandelier.
Located in Montclair, NY
Early 20th Century ca. 1900 French Campaigne iron and crystal chandelier. 1 standart socket.
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Crystal, Iron

1900 s Caldwell Silver Plated Cherub Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900s Caldwell Neoclassical silver plated sconces with cherub atop, two lights. Available matching chandelier
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Silver Plate, Bronze

1900 s Neoclassical Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair 1900's Caldwell bronze sconces with four lights
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

1900 s Large Caldwell Gilt Bronze Neoclassic Chandelier with 30 lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900's Caldwell 30 lights gilt bronze chandelier with Neoclassic Greek key design. Has mark on canopy. (pair available). newly UL rewired
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

1900 s Caldwell Gilt Bronze Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with double lights
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

1900s Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 1900 silver plated Caldwell sconces with two lights
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Silver Plate, Bronze

1900s Caldwell Silver Plated Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1900’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with two lights
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Silver Plate, Bronze

1900 s Caldwell Lion Head Three lights Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Circa a 1900's Caldwell bronze sconces with lion head and three lights
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Eli Griffith Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Fixture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Eli Griffith & Sons Green Marine Masthead Ship Lantern Fixture. Item features green painted finish, blue reflector, original tag, very nice antique item, great style and form...
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Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

Pair c1900 French Neoclassical style Bronze Trophy/ Vase Form Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair c1900 French Neoclassical style Bronze Trophy/ Vase Form Wall Sconces. Beautiful French estate find.
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Silver Coffee Pot, London, 1902
Located in Greding, DE
English silver coffee pot in a neoclassical urn shape, featuring a domed lid with a finely turned finial and a curved handle adorned with a leaf motif at the joint. The lid and foot ...
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Early 1900s British Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Silver

Brass Magazine Rack. French Work, circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nicde and elegant magazine rack is made of brass. This is a French work, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Italian Neoclassical Style Gilt Bronze 6-Light Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Neoclassical style gilt bronze six-light chandelier. Unusual Italian Neoclassical style gilt bronze 6-light chandelier. This stunning Italian Empire chandelier has beautifully detailed clusters of grapes and caryatids at the end of each arm. Offered Italian bronze chandelier measures: 27 inches high and 20.5 inches diameter and comes with its stunning original 36 inch heavy duty chain and canopy and has been newly wired for the U.S. Market. Perfect for a wine room...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Large Dutch Neoclassical Style Silver and Gold Gilt Repoussé Oval Mirror
Located in San Francisco, CA
surmounted by a bold ribbon above an oval frame adorned with laurel leaves and pinwheel bosses all in a finely detailed repoussé metalwork
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Early 1900s Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

Sevres Porcelain Box
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sevres porcelain box octagonal format Hand painted and signed on its base perfect condition Origin France Circa 1900 its mount is gilded bronze.
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Sevres Porcelain Box
Sevres Porcelain Box
$1,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Important Framed Lithograph of the Grapeshot Clipper Ship Joseph Currier Ives
By Currier Ives/Joseph Koehler
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An important framed lithograph of the "Grapeshot" clipper ship belonging to Geo Law Esq. NY. This print is reprinted from Lith by Currier & Ives, American, active 1834–1907. Its fram...
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood, Paper, Glass

Pair of Large Gilt Bronze and Polychrome Wall Sconces by Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
An impressive pair of Large Three Arm Gilt Bronze Sconces with Crystal Bobeches. Backplate features a gilt bronze basket with a variety of polychrome fruit. Scones were originally di...
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Centerpieces with Cherubs 1900 England
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Pair of Neoclassical Centerpieces with Cherubs, 1900, England Description: Magnificent pair of centerpieces of English origin, made circa 1900 in the Neoclassical style. Each piece ...
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Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

Very Fine and Rare Silverplated Caviar Serving Dish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very fine and rare silverplated caviar serving dish in the neoclassical style. The interior compartment is gold plated. England, circa 1900. Dim...
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Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Spectacular Winter Scape with Hare Painting Russian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Spectacular melancholic antique winter scape with hare oil on canvas large painting. Signed in cirillyc lower right/ probably White Russian emegrant artist.
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Early 1900s Balkan Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Gilt Bronze Crystal "Versailles" Lantern
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Very Fine Gilt Bronze & Crystal "Versailles" Lantern. France, circa 1900 Dimensions: Height 32 1/2" Diameter 16" CW5194
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Crystal, Bronze

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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