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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
Wedgwood Jasperware Urn Vase Neoclassical Design, Small
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, English Wedgwood Jasperware urn vase in the neoclassical design style, circa 20th century, England. Piece is a matte stonew...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

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Stoneware

Italian Neoclassical Female Sculpture Statue, Small
Located in New York, NY
An Italian female resign sculpture statue in the Neoclassical design style, circa mid-20th century, 1950s, Italy. Sculpture statue is an off-white/antique white resin. A great decora...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Resin

French Neo-Classical Style Iron Brass Maitland-Smith Queen Bed Frame
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This bed has timeless appeal! It is a French neo-classical style white iron four poster bed with solid brass finials . The finish is an intentionally distressed antique white. It is ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Iron

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

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Rush, Wood, Paint

Spectacular 40 pcs Christmas Ornaments Trees German Glass Vintage
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Spectacular set of 40 pcs European blown Mercury glass Handpainted Christmas ornaments Christmas trees in different colours and shapes. Storage box included.
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1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass

Collection of Leather Bound Classic Books, Easton Press Franklin Library
By Franklin Press, Easton Press
Located in Peabody, MA
A collection of twenty-seven 1970s-1980s era leather bound and 22kt gold leaf classic novels. Nineteen by Easton Press, and eight published by Franklin Library. Many feature silk mo...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Antique Neoclassical Blue, Gilt Porcelain de Sèvres Vase, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique porcelain Sèvres Medaillon vase with a beau blue ground, gilt ornaments, leaves decoration surrounding the portrait in medallion. The vase is in original good condition with ...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Porcelain

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

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Leather

Art Deco Just Andersen Diskometal Fluted Vase, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Antique Scandinavian neoclassical Just Andersen (1884-1943) fluted vase with tiny decorative handles in Andersen’s signature material, Disko. An alloy of tin, lead and antimony named...
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Early 20th Century Danish Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

Neoclassical, Wood, Art Glass, Large Stained Glass Doors, Italy, 1930s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Neoclassical, Wood, Art Glass, Large Stained Glass Doors, Italy, 1930s Pair of interesting early 20th century wood and stained glass double doors having substantial bronze hardware....
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

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Art Glass, Wood

Welsh Burl Ash Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Welsh burl ash chest circa 1820-1849, with three graduated drawers and bracket feet. Constructed with mortise and tenon joints and dovetailed drawers. Ring pulls. Gorgeous decorative...
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1830s Welsh Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th C. Italian Door Surrounds w/ Antique Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Monumental 19th Century Italian Door Surround Mirrors with Antique Glass. This striking pair of monumental mirrors began their lives as 19th century Italian door surrounds, l...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paint, Giltwood, Wood

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...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal, Brass, Bronze

Ralph Lauren Home Spectator Black Dinnerware ~ Set of 8 Place Settings
Located in New York, NY
A set of 8 (eight) place settings in the Spectator black pattern by Ralph Lauren Home Collection. Porcelain. Signed, circa 1995-1996. This pattern is currently out of production. ...
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1990s English Neoclassical Furniture

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Porcelain

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

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

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Mirror, Poplar, Giltwood

French 19th Century Bronze Putti Candelabra Lamps Pair
Located in New York, NY
Spectacular Pair of 19th century French Gilt Bronze Putti Candelabra lamps. Neoclassical Pair French Gilt Bronze Putti Candelabra Lamps. Original marble socle bases. A true pair h...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass, Bronze

2 French Painted Fired Neoclassical Leaded Botanical Stained Glass Windows 62"
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Vintage reclaimed French painted and fired leadedstained glass windows. Features a Neoclassical botanical garden scene with vinbrant flowers and architecture. Signed E Couet alon...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stained Glass, Wood

20th Cenrury Patinated Bronze Figure of a Lion
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Cenrury neoclassical Patinated Bronze Figure of a Lion Measures 18" in width x 4.5" in depth x 10.5" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Large Cowboy Bronze ‘Bronco Buster’ After Frederic Remington, Early–Mid 20th
Located in King s Lynn, GB
Here we have an impressive early–mid 20th-century bronze Bronco Buster after Frederic Remington, mounted on a substantial marble base. This iconic model depicts a cowboy riding a rea...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Set of 8 Mastercraft Silk Velvet Dining Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Set of 8 vintage Mastercraft Neoclassical style dining chairs. These ebonized chairs with bronze sabots have been newly modified and professiona...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Huge Spanish Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Table Lamp with Winged Dragons
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind Carved Alabaster Urn Lamp with Winged Dragon Handles, Spain, 1930s This stunning Art Deco period alabaster lamp has an elegant neoclassical urn design with foliage carv...
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20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture

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Alabaster

Pair of Carved Wood Painted Trumeau Mirror C. 1930
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rectangular neoclassical style mirrors. The mirrors are painted in a cream color, accented with gold detailing. The top of each frame includes a decorative pediment, with a...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Mirror, Wood, Paint

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...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Silver Plate

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. Set of...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Serapi Rug
Located in New York, NY
An extraordinary, authentic late 19th century Persian Heriz Serapi rug. Measures: 11'3'' x 15' The Serapi rug can be traced back to the beginning of Persian handmade rug production in 5,500 B.C., but it was not until the mid-19th century that Persian rugs began to be exported around the world. Before these rugs became an export item, they were used only in the villages in which they were produced. Mellow colors and more minimal pattern distinguish the Serapi from other members of the Heriz family. Original Serapi rugs were created in the villages of Serapi, Sarab, Ahar, Heriz and Gorevan. Older Heriz...
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19th Century Persian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool

English Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish Neoclassical Design
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...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Pillaret Trio Table Lamp by Studio Dunn
Located in Rumford, RI
Our clover-shaped table lamp compels attention with both organic flow and precise symmetry. The optional diffusor softens the light above, while the three-column shade creates a lumi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

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.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror

Herend Porcelain Petite Sevres Rose (Sprog) Pattern Demitasse Coffee Set Tray
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage demitasse porcelain set. By Herend. In the Sevres or Petite Rose pattern. (Pattern abbr: SPROG) With a gilt trelliswork pattern punctuated by hand-painted pink rose...
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20th Century Hungarian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Italian Carved Inlaid Walnut Burl Queen Bed
Located in Milano, MI
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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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Neoclassical French Gilt Silvered Bronze Complete Table Top Boxed Chess Set
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical French Gilt & Silvered Bronze Complete Table Top Boxed Chess Set, Consisting of 33 pieces, 16 gilt bronze playing pieces, 16 silvered playing pieces, and the bronze-mounted chess storage box pedestal. This exquisite neoclassical French chess set...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

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

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

1970s Neo-Classical Style Cast Swan Center or Dining Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is wonderful neo-classical style center table. The three large swans are extremely heavy and free standing, so they could easily support a larger top. ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Composition

Cast Composite Giant Clam Shell
Located in London, GB
A 20th century cast giant clam shell. Weathered condition.
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Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Composition

Sterling Silver Plate Letter Opener Horse Head Design
Located in New York, NY
A substantial sterling silver-plated letter opener with horse head handle, circa mid-20th century, USA. A great desk, office, library, etc., accessory. With maker's mark on underside...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

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

Andje Pietrzyk - Monumental golden bronze horse
Located in BARSAC, FR
Andje Pietrzyk Monumental golden bronze horse Beautiful creation made of finely polished bronze and covered in gold leaves worth 24 carats, it represents perfectly the beauty ...
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1990s Austrian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

1900 Large Leaded Glass Caldwell Lantern
Located in New York, NY
1900 Caldwell unusual design leaded glass large lantern with 6 interior lights. Has ribbons and flowers design, also has canopy and additional chain. newly rewired (UL)
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Brown Jordan Florentine Collection 5-piece Outdoor Dining Set
Located in San Francisco, CA
Consisting of a round glass top table and four armchairs with openwork metal strap-work manufactured by the iconic outdoor furniture manufacturer Brown Jordan;  Brown Jordan, a manuf...
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1990s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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 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

Pair J. Widdicomb Neoclassical Partial Gilt Ebonized Wood Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of John Widdicomb Neoclassical Style Partial Gilt Ebonized Wood Rose and Champagne Striped Upholstered Armchairs. Measure 23" in width, 23" in depth and 36.5" in height. Seat ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Uplighter Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural alabaster Art Deco period urn table lamp with neoclassical design, Italy, 1940s. This elegant carved alabaster neoclassical 'uplighter' urn lamp will be a nice addition pl...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

French Baccarat Crystal Patch Box with Sulfide Cameo of Psyche, 1840-1860
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Baccarat Crystal Patch Box with Sulfide Cameo of Psyche France, circa 1840–1860 Dimensions: 1.75" diameter × 0.75" high A rare mid-19th-century F...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Ormolu

Tall Carved Alabaster Marble and Bronze Urn Table Lamp, Italy
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautifully carved Italian alabaster marble handled urn table lamp, early 20th century. Classic urn form features decorative bronze fittings, sculptural curved side handles, and a fluted column plinth...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Bronze

Taxidermy Butterfly Flying Insects Collection of Multiple Species (10)
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a framed glass display featuring ten (10) flying insects of different spices. Wood frame with double glass. No name or label present from the maker. Dimensi...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood

Pair of Marble Top Mahogany Commodes by Bernhardt Furniture
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a wonderful pair of Bernhardt Furniture commodes. The commodes have 3 drawers that will provide plenty of storage. They have inset Marble tops and are made of mahogany.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Maison Jansen Paris, brushed steel and brass six shelf etageres
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of Maison Jansen brushed steel and brass etageres. There are six removable glass shelves that set in on cylindrical brass shelf holders. The brushed steel shelves are squar...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Style Italian Plaster Urns with Flame Finials
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Italian neoclassical style urns in relief that can either stand on their own or hang from the wall as decorative elements. Quite handsome, with acanthus leaf decoration and f...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plaster

French 19th Century Bronze Sculpture of Hippolytus After Philippe Poitevin 1831
By Philippe Poitevin
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite 19th-century bronze sculpture by Philippe Poitevin (1831–1907) masterfully depicts Hippolytus, the tragic Greek mythological son of Theseus. The composition captures t...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

Pair of Authentic Blue Gray Fortuny Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage Mariano Fortuny textile pillows in a soft blue & gray coloration. The design has a center damask. The backs are a soft chenille that coordinates beautifully. Down...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Cotton, Chenille

A French Brass and Steel Coffee Table in the manner of Maison Jansen, C. 1960.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The rectangular glass top rests within a gilt-brass frame, supported by steel legs with brass accents and joined by a open work H - stretcher. The design reflects Jansen’s signature ...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Steel

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...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plaster

1940 French Gilt Bronze Scalloped Chandelier 12 Lights
Located in New York, NY
circa 1940’s French gilt bronze scalloped shape chandelier with 12 lights
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th C. Classical Style Globe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage globe mounted on a mahogany wooden stand with three elegantly turned legs. A brass colored meridian ring encircles the globe, adding to its antique aesthetic. The wooden st...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Workstead Bole Sconce in Color
Located in Floyd, VA
Bole positions a rotund form beneath a fabric shade, presenting a grounded yet buoyant composition for the wall. Available in White or Black Enamel, each version provides the perfect...
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2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Enamel

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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