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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
French Neolcassical Cast Bronze Boy w Torch Figural Candle Holder Statue 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
French Neoclassical cast bronze candlestick holder / candelabra featuring Art Nouveau styling with the figure of a young boy holding a torchiere above his head, on an ornate base. D...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Pine Italian Chest Of Drawers / Commode / Dresser
Located in Viterbo, VT
Neoclassical commode hand-crafted in the Lazio region of Italy in the early 1800/ using pine. The commode is very simple in lines, has beautiful color and character and an elegant co...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Pine

18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Fireplace Grate or Fire Grate
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireplace grate made of wrought iron. The fireplace grate is in a good condition and is fully functional. Width at front is 56 cm (22.1 inches...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Maison Jansen Black Leather Daybed with Gilded Foliate Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th Century Maison Jansen daybed features a squared headboard and footboard on a scrolling base veneered in figured wood. The piece is adorned wit...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Giltwood

Wedgwood Jasperware Blue and White Pitcher or Vase Neoclassical, England 19th C
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique English Wedgwood Jasperware blue and white pitcher, in the Neoclassical style, circa late 19th century, England. A beautifu...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

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...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

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
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Ironstone Oval Tureen
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A gorgeous 19th century white ironstone tureen from France, complete with the original fitted lid to the oval form, this is a classic serving piece for any kitchen. The charming desi...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Ironstone

Italian Neo-Classical Style Walnut Gilt Bergere Chairs In Green Velvet - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1940s Italian carved walnut and gilt Bergere chairs newly upholstered in a green velvet. They are unmarked and in very good condition. The legs are fluted and taper...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Down

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...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barely Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Nichols And Stone Barely Back Windsor stained ArmChair. Very sturdy. Good vintage condition. Measures 25" in width, 23" in depth and 35.5" tall. Arm height is 2...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Hardwood

Gorgeous 20 S Vintage European Old World Christmas Ornaments Figurines
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gorgeous set of 20 pcs vintage blown glass European handpainted Christmas ornaments figurines.
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1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Set of Four 18th Century Hand Colored Botanical Prints of Flowers by W. Curtis
By William Curtis
Located in Stamford, CT
Four late 18th/early 19th century hand colored botanical prints by William Curtis, originally published in London, 1795. The four slender and delicate flowers shown in full bloom, b...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Urns of Light: Pair of Vintage Neoclassical Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Neoclassical Urn-Form Table Lamps Mid-20th century This elegant pair of vintage table lamps is modeled in the neoclassical taste, each fashioned as a classical urn with styl...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Italian Contemporary Hand Coloured Red Blue Roman Vase Print G.B Piranesi 1 of 2
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Large Roman marble vase printed on a hand press on 100% cotton engraving paper. Completely handpainted with a cream wash, pompeian red and blue highlights and details. Light brown ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Pink Stone Architectural Plinth
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from warm pink Cantera stone, this architectural fragment—likely Mexican in origin—offers a beautifully weathered glimpse into classical design. Rectangular in form and substa...
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20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone

Pair of Neoclassical Style Bouillotte Tables, Wood and Brass Round Side Tables
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant pair of neoclassical style bouillotte tables, round side tables or gueridons is made of wood and brass. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Stickley Furniture Chaise or Recamier Sofa
Located in Southampton, NJ
Elegant chaise lounge or Recamier sofa by Stickley Furniture in left or right wing options. Generous, lithe proportions, Neoclassical in style with bolster cushion. Seat: 16.5" H.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mantel Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A shimmering French gold gilt mantel mirror, hand-crafted in France in the 19th century. This classic mantle mirror is in excellent condition with its original mercury glass and stur...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Pair French 19th Century Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Andirons / Chenets
Located in New York, NY
Pair of finely modeled and cast gilt bronze andirons (chenets) in the neoclassical style measuring 21 1/2 inches tall, 5 in wide and 13 1/2 in deep.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Round Porcelain Vase Portugal 1970 Pink Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This vase is in Porcelain., the colors are grey and brown. It has been done circa 1970, in Portugal by S.I.A witch is a famous editor. It is signed.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Rare Antique 19th century Dutch warm honey color classic Cylinder Desk
Located in Casteren, NL
Presented here is a magnificent antique cylinder desk crafted in the heart of the Netherlands during the mid-19th century, around 1850. This meti...
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

Italian Neoclassical Female Sculpture Statue
Located in New York, NY
An Italian reproduction female resin and alabaster marble statue, in the Neoclassical design style, circa mid to late 20th century, Italy. Statue is an off-white/antique white resin ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

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...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Bronze and Brass Coffee Table with Two Tiers Glass Top resting on a Steel
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare and exceptional coffee table is made of bronze, brass and steel with two tiers glass top resting on a steel mesh. The upper plate offers a pattern repeated in reverse for t...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Italian, Tuscany, Pair Rosewood Veneered Inlaid Bedside Cabinets, 18th/19thc.
Located in Atlanta, GA
The cases covered completely in rosewood and walnut veneers, the tops are rectangular with concave fronts, the conforming cases metamorphic and opening to various positions revealing...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

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...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Round Brass Coffee Table by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style round coffee table. is made of brass with a stretcher and 4 elegant brass finials. This is a French work by famous Maison Baguès. Circa 1940.  
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze lantern with three electrified sockets with faux wax candle covers distinguished by its three lobed glass panels. With original ceiling plate and wiring, ready to hang a...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Black Hitchcock Chairs, Three Side Chairs, One Armed Chair
Located in Louisville, KY
These L. Hitchcocks chairs are as one would expect coming from Hitchcock, simply splendid. With their signature black painted finish and gold stencil work overall, the age, patina an...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

Italian Neoclassical Armchairs, Painted Gilt, Distressed Finish
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 i...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

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

Materials

Wood

1950s French Neo-Classical Style Hand Painted Cabinet / Hutch / Sideboard
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1950s hand painted French cabinet with neo-classical styling. I think my favorite feature besides the faux marble columns and wire door fronts, is it’s size. At 71” tall...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wire

Neoclassical Style Brass Psyché Floor Mirror in the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative removable neoclassical style psyche mirror is all made of brass with its beveled mirro. This is a French work. in the style of Maison Jansen Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

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...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

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
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Travertine

Huge Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Lamp and Column Pedestal Stand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Monumental alabaster pedestal-mounted large scale neoclassical urn vase lamp. Spain, 1920-1930s. This ginormous urn lamp with handles has an elegant design an amazing aged patina. Standing on classical column pedestal. These opulent alabaster floor lamps provide a charming light and they have a gorgeous appearance when lit. The pedestal and the urn can be placed together or displayed separately as both parts have independent lights. Placed in a main entry hall, besdie a door in any other room or near a console table they will be stunning. Eye-catching used alone or with other alabaster urn table lamps and floor lamps to create a theatrical atmosphere (as shown at the images) On sale as a set ( column pedestal stand...
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20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Dos Gallos Custom Walnut Wood Round Pedestal Dining or Center Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom beehive pedestal table in walnut with dark walnut finish. Elegant piece. Can be made to order I mahogany, walnut or oak, in a variety of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Glazed Stacking Barrister s Bookcase
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Iron Banded Glazed Stacking Barrister's Bookcase 1920s 1940's as noted by both logos Comes apart in sections for easy transportation. Se...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Palladio Neo-Classical Style Giltwood Mirror Faux Marble Console Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a killer set! This is an Italian neo-classical style console table with coordinating mirror attributed to Palladio. The console is wall mounted, and it has a faux marble top....
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Poplar, Giltwood

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

Materials

Porcelain

Late 20th Century Classical Mahogany Queen Size Sleigh Bedstead
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century Classical Mahogany Queen Size Sleigh Bedstead. Great vintage Condition. Slats present. Measures 63" in width, 44" in height at the headboard, 35" in height at th...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Large English Bronze Corinthian Column Lantern
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A distinguished and substantial bronze lantern of impressive scale, finely cast and exhibiting exceptional architectural detail. The rectangular body is framed by four elegant Corint...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Gilt Sunburst Crown Light Fixture in Wrought Iron and Glass, Spain, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sunburst Crown Light Fixture, Gilt Iron, Gold Leaf, Pressed Glass Eye-catching neoclassical style sunburst ceiling light fixture from the Mid-Cent...
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20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

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...
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2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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...
Category

20th Century Hungarian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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

Beaded Raindrop EAPG Nonflint Glass Cake Stand, circa 1890s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Early American Pressed Glass pedestal cake stand, in a Beaded Raindrop pattern, circa 1890 -1900. Made of nonflint, clear molded glass, this tall and heavy stand has a thick pede...
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1890s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass

Italian Neo-Classic Style Two Male Nudes Print
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-Classic style etching of two male nudes realistically rendered, one grasping a spear, the right figure motioning toward the distance. A partial, incomplete face is spaced...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paint

Tall Sterling Corinthian Column Candlesticks Sheffield, 1899 William Hutton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegant Pair of Tall Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Candlesticks by William Hutton & Sons, Sheffield, 1899 An impressive pair of 9" tall sterling silver candlesticks...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in 1905. Each plate has heavily detailed boarders featuring a Kylix cup amid scrolling s...
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror

2 swiveling bronze Historistic Wall lamps with glass shades vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
2 swiveling bronze Historistic Wall lamps with glass shades vienna around 1890s Polished and stove enameled Original antique glass shades
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Custom Oval Oak Top With Metal Base Dining Table Base
Located in Sheffield, MA
Elegant and rustic at the same time, this custom made wrought iron garden dining table base can be used indoors or outdoors, porch or patio. Both top and base can be made to your spe...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

Mid-Century American Crotch Mahogany Coffee Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century American Crotch Mahogany Coffee Table. Rock solid light weight Measures 44" in width, 22" in depth, 16" in height.  
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

19th French Century Signed Samson Porcelain
Located in Roma, IT
19th French Century Signed Samson Porcelain Beautiful and rare hand-decorated porcelain bowl from the famous Edmé Samson manufacture (b Paris, 1810; d Paris, 1891). Displays the ori...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Neo-Classical Style Brass Burl Inlaid Side Tables / Pedestals - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1950s Italian neo-classical style inlaid side tables with brass trim and pawed feet. The wood is satinwood and burl mahogany. They are both unmarked and in very goo...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Brass Coffee Table with Marble Top by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with a white marble top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

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.