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
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Ralph Lauren Barlett Zebra Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne.
Beautiful and soft cushion made with Ralph Lauren Zebra Fabric.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
McGuire Antalya Directors Arm Chair Rattan Laced Rawhide Woven Leather
By McGuire
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a a McGuire Antalya directors style dining armchair in rattan with laced rawhide woven leather seat and back.
The design is often described as organic modern,...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo
Nine Antique Porcelain Dessert Dishes White and Gold with Matching Cookie Plate
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of nine antique porcelain small dessert dishes with a matching cookie or serving plate was made in France circa 1870.
The porcelain is white with finely detailed gilt decora...
Category
1870s Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Italian Neo-Classic Maison Jansen Style Carved
Painted Console Tables - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Italian carved and painted Neo-classical style console tables. They are ivory with French blue accents. They date to the 1970s and are in very good condition. Both ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
French Vintage Brass
Glass Tiered Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A versatile midcentury French, Neoclassical brass & glass two-tiered round side table that will easily rise to the occasion as a serving trolley when entertaining. Four legs with flu...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Antique French Brass
Bronze Bed , Queen Size
Located in Miami, FL
Stylish and unusual French antique brass bed. Rectangular in form but with smooth rounded corners, tubular rails and ball finials. A good quality wel...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mantel Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A spectacular French 19th century gold gilt Neoclassical mantel mirror with original mirror glass. The restrained molding incorporates foliate motifs, beading, and “cassetta” flat bo...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold
18th century Italian Neoclassical Painted Chest Of Drawers
Located in Charleston, SC
Charming 18th century Italian Neoclassical style painted chest of drawers having two long drawers with white decorative trimmings, raised on square tapering legs, that gives to its g...
Category
18th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Brown Jordan Florentine Garden Suite by Richard Frinier
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional signed set of Brown Jordan Florentine garden dining chairs and table designed by Richard Frinier. The set features a custom-ordered...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Tall Pair of Sterling Silver Neoclassical-Style Corinthian Column Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Very tall pair of Neoclassical-style, sterling silver, Corinthian Column-form candlesticks, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1967, William A. Humphries, Ltd. - maker. Each ca...
Category
1960s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Fine Neoclassical Style Wall Mount Console With Greek Key Design
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Highly decorative and refined wall mount console table with cantered corners, dusty green Greek key design in relief, fluted and scrolled legs conjoined to a small tiered plinth. Th...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Stellar Grand Tour Bronze And Marble Table Circa 1910-1920
Located in Bernville, PA
Remarkable Grand Tour Bronze and Marble table featuring three Satyrs holding up a beautiful bronze motif circle with a marble top. A very unique and rare find from the period. Wonder...
Category
1910s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Black Cabinet Cupboard from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This Danish cupboard may be used as a display cabinet or bookcase. The upper pane glass doors allow for lovely display of any collection held within.
The newer professionally applied...
Category
19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
Round Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass Top by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative round coffee table is made of brass with a black lacquered glass top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Primitive Hutch Table
Located in Bradenton, FL
Late 19th century Farm / Hutch table with a two board Pine top and Pine and Poplar base. The breadboard end storage lid with the original hinges opens to a nice large storage area. ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
Niermann Weeks "Louis XVI" King Size Canopy Bed With Upholstered Headboard
Located in Bridgeport, CT
*Frame only; boxspring, mattress and bedding NOT included.
The Classic Niermann Weeks French style Canopy Bed. Their fine French style king size bed in a walnut finish with gilt de...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th C. French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Bow
Garland Appliqué Tabletop Fragment Swag
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th-Century French gilt bronze ormolu bow and garland appliqué tabletop fragment or swag with an easel back. This stunning piece is finely cast and heavy with a l...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Ormolu
Large Vintage Chapman Brass Six Arm Colonial Faux Candlestick Chandelier 36"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage 1981 large solid brass chandelier by Chapman. Colonial style with six arms and faux candlestick sockets. Very Heavy. Includes chain and ceiling medallion.
Dimensions:
36" x ...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$1,610 Sale Price
30% Off
Italian Giltwood and Polychrome Neoclassical Mirror Tuscan Circa 1750
Located in Bradenton, FL
This mid 18th century Italian Tuscan Neoclassical Mirror features an architectural carved wood frame richly decorated with gilding and muted polychrome, characteristic of Italian cra...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Giltwood
Historistic crystal basket chandelier vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic crystal basket chandelier vienna around 1890s
Original crystal glass
Brass polished and stove enameled
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Hand Painted Night Stands Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Hand Painted Wood
Style: Italian Neoclassical
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Artisan Blacksmith Work of a Sailing Ship Frigate in the Shap of a hanging lamp
Located in Hannover, DE
This lamp is made of wrought iron, and it's a perfect example of the amazing artistic and craftsmanship of the 19th century. Every part of this lamp is lovingly crafted by hand, ensu...
Category
1850s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Caldwell Patinated Bronze Light Fixture with Glass inset Circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1900 Caldwell gilt bronze and brown patented light fixture with leaded glass, 6 interior lights. Available 8 items, price per item
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Marble Corinthian Capital
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Neoclassical Italian hand carved marble Corinthian capital. Carved in high relief on three sides from white marble with a now weathered surface. The fourth side left unf...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Gorgeous Antique Pair of Fighting Roosters
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Spectacular pair of antique heavy metal sculptures of fighting roosters.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ralph Lauren High Back Tufted Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Set of 6 classic high-back dining side chairs by Ralph Lauren. These handsome generously sized dining chairs feature tufted backs and seats, aged brass nail head trim, and square ma...
Category
1990s Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$6,240 Sale Price / set
20% Off
19th Century Wood Italian Box
Located in Barcelona, ES
19th century wood Italian box.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
$830 Sale Price
30% Off
1920s French Neoclassical Burl Maple Full Size Bed Frame
Located in Miami, FL
A French Maple bed frame, dating from the early 20th century, sourced in Provence, France. Richly crafted with dramatic burl walnut veneers and floral marquetry inlays, the piece has...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maple
Pair Antique Flight Barr Barr Worcester Porcelain Plates Apple Green
Gold 1825
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of Flight, Barr, Barr Worcester porcelain plates was hand-painted at the Worcester factory, in England, circa 1825.
They feature a vibrant apple green complemented by lavis...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Mahogany and Brass Side Tables or Bedsides Tables with Carrara Marble
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant pair of side tables or bedside tables is made of wood and brass with Carrara marble tops. These tables have 3 drawers. This is a French work in the style of Mai...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
19th Century French Neoclassical Painted Trumeau ca. 1870.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century French Neoclassical Painted Trumeau ca. 1870.
19th century Louis XV style elegant French Trumeau wall panel. The panel is a symmetrical, rectangular shape and features ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Ralph Lauren for Henredon Neoclassical Mahogany 21-Drawer Chest of Drawers
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical, Empire, or British Colonial style carved mahogany twenty one-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Ralph Lauren for Henredon
USA, Late 20th Century
Measur...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Pair French Hand Painted Neoclassical Wall Hanging Architectural Screen Panels
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Wall hanging Neoclassical Archictural panels, circa last quarter 20th century. Depicting the interior walls of a temple or residence of royalty. Each is painted on board with a me...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Paint
$350 Sale Price / set
30% Off
French Neoclassical Style Silver Plated Champagne Cooler
Located in Houston, TX
French Neoclassical Style Silver Plated Champagne Cooler.
Offered is a lovely French Neoclassical style silver plated champagne / wine cooler or ice bucket. This beautifully detaile...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Italian Brass Chandelier 1920 Hand-Knotted Crystals in Amber Smoke Grey Clear
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant chandelier was crafted in Italy around 1920 and reflects the refined neoclassical Historicist style of the early 20th century. It combines the decorative tradition of th...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, 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...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Portuguese 19th Century Hand-carved Stone Column
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A supremely elegant Portuguese 19th century, or earlier, carved stone column for Neoclassical beauty in any interior or patio. The column features a small abacus–the top surface–for ...
Category
19th Century Portuguese Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
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
$1,595 / set
Pair of Electrified 18th century Wrought Iron European Wall Sconces
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of Electrified 18th century Wrought Iron European Wall Sconces
Anonymous
Europe; late18th century
Iron
Approximate size: 26.5 (h) x 15 (w) x 5.5 (d) in. each
This exquisite p...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair 1940s French Ebonized Directoire Style End Table Nightstands
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 1940s French ebonized Directoire style end tables composed of black lacquered wood, white marble top, and brass hardware and sabots.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
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
$2,136 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian 19th Century Big Size Florence Architectural Hand-Colored Print
Located in Scandicci, Florence
A rare extra-large reproduction print, printed on engraving paper with an antique star press and watercolored by hand representing an antique capital. The capital's from a collection...
Category
2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
English Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish Neoclassical Design
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white round jewelry dish with neoclassical design, circa 20th century, 1979, England...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
$192 Sale Price
30% Off
Thew Brushed Brass Wall Light with Ochre Glass Shade by Artig
Located in New York City, NY
This brass wall lamp is part of the Thew family - strong, sturdy, modern yet classically trained in the ethos of early 20th-century design. Made of hand-brushed brass with an ochre glass shade that gives off a warm translucent glow. Thew can live perfectly in your built-ins, hallway, or over your bedside table.
-Brass E26 socket. 4.5W dimmable LED bulb included.
-Choose wiring: hardwire or plugin
-Choose cord color: off white, dark green, brown or custom color
-Choose wire side: Left-side (facing), Right-side (facing)
All Artig Lighting...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
PETITE Vintage French Pastry Bar Cart Brass Glass Tray Serving Trolley Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
PETITE Vintage French Pastry Bar Cart Brass Glass Tray Serving Trolley Table.
Direct from France, an elegant and versatile vintage two-tier French serving cart, in a very small ‘pas...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Royal Copenhagen
Flora Danica
Porcelain 5 Qt Large Tureen
Underplate no 3560
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine, large Flora Danica porcelain tureen and underplate.
By Royal Copenhagen.
Pattern nos. 3560 (tureen) & 3561 (underplate/stand).
From the Flora Danica Collection, Royal Cop...
Category
20th Century Danish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century French Napoleon III Weight-Driven Spit Jack
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Functional 18th century French Napoleon III weight-driven spit jack made of wrought iron, wood and stone. It was used for cooking in a kitchen fireplace...
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Wrought Iron
Italian, Lucca, Empire Period Walnut, Giltwood, and Ebonized Table, ca. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a walnut circular top with above a conforming apron raised on a slightly hourglassed ebonized standard surmounted by a ring of gilded acanthus leaves, the bottom of the standa...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Oval Brass Bar Cart by Maison Bagués
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical Style Oval Drinks Trolley is all made of brass with fluted legs, large finials and removable glass trays. This is a French work by Maison Bagu...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Italian Carved Inlaid Mahogany Burl Full Bed
Located in Miami, FL
Italian carved walnut double bed dating back to the first half of 19th century, in good condition, with a great original patina. The elegant and unique bed frame...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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...
Category
1820s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
French 19th Century Louis XVI Style Lamp
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Amazing French 19th century Neoclassical-theme table lamp, recently converted from gas to electric. The new lampshade features a black exterior and silver, tortoiseshell pattern on t...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Bronze
American Mahogany Drop Leaf table
Located in Huntington, NY
Late 18th Century Mahogany Drop leaf Table
each side with Gate leg Carved edge & legs
Category
Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Mid-19th Century French Banded Agate and Ormolu Jewel Casket, Miniature
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-19th Century French Banded Agate and Ormolu Jewel Casket
A refined French banded agate and gilt bronze (ormolu) rectangular jewel casket, mid-19th century, of hinged form with c...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Agate, Ormolu
Vintage Italian Round Walnut Burl Burr Side Table and Tripod Carved Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique Italian solid walnut side table features a round beveled top with veneer wood burl decor standing on the central beautifully carved tripod legs. This Italian walnut...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Bed Frames
Located in Rio Vista, CA
19th century pair of Italian carved bed frames featuring neoclassical style trompe l'oeil swag headboards. The solid beech wood has a weathered, aged patina on the finish highlightin...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Márton Váró (Hungarian B.1943) Draped Female In White Marble
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The Hungarian artist now working out of an open air studio at UC Irvine in California and devoting his time creating large Public Sculptures in Stone ranging from Classical theme fi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Gilt-Wood Pedestal Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Gold Leaf Gilt-Wood, Travertine Stone
Style: Italian Neoclassical
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Travertine
Wedgwood Jasperware Green and White Vase English Neoclassical
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 'sage' green and white English Wedgwood Jasperware matte stoneware vase in the Neoclassical style, England, 1973. Vase has Renaissance/Neoc...
Category
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Column Pedestal Plaster Stand Grecian Ionic Neoclassical Style
Located in New York, NY
A glazed plaster Grecian Ionic order column pedestal stand in the Neoclassical style, circa mid to late-20th century. Piece is an off-white glazed plaster. A great piece for a sculpt...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
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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