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
Neoclassical White Florentine Alabaster Table Lamp with Leaf Relief, Italy
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Discover elegance with this finely carved Florentine alabaster table lamp, a timeless and ornate piece. Crafted in the 20th century, its exquisite baluster-shaped design features han...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Cast Composite Giant Clam Shell
Located in London, GB
A 20th century cast giant clam shell. Weathered condition.
Category
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Composition
Antique French Fireback / Backsplash with the Goddess Venus, Neoclassical Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th Century French fireback / backsplash with the Goddess Venus. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. Neoclassical Period
The fireback is made of cast iron and...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Ladder Back Maple and Rush Seats Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Mid-Century Ladder Back Maple and Rush Seats Side Chairs
Measures 18" width, 40" in height, 17" in depth. Seat height 18"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Rush, Maple
Asa Pingree Physalia Dining Table in American Walnut
By Asa Pingree
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Physalia dining table is the perfect center piece to a home or office's communal space. The clean lines provide a blank canvas for the everyday, while the soft curves feel equall...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$7,800 / item
An neoclassical sculpture of an Olympian disc-thrower, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A handsome hand-carved alabaster style sculpture of an Olympian athlete preparing to hurl a disc, probably 20th century. Possibly soapstone or resin, but resembles alabaster. This st...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Resin
Exceptional Pair Italian, Veneto, Neoclassic Walnut
Giltwood Credenzas, c.1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
a rare pair of period walnut credenzas from the Veneto region of Italy, having rectangular tops with carved under-moldings atop conforming cases with two paneled doors retaining orig...
Category
1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Giltwood
Baker Furniture Neoclassical Cherry Wood and Parcel Ebonized Pedestal Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Neoclassical, Empire, or Biedermeier style split pedestal extension dining table
By Baker Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Gorgeous book-matched cherry wood, with ebonize...
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry
Mid-Century Carved Mahogany Neo-Classical Style Credenza / Sideboard / Bar
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is such a handsome and versatile piece! It is a carved mahogany two tiered server hand crafted in the USA by Karges. It has a brass gallery and gilt accents accompanied by dovet...
Category
Mid-20th Century 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
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
Italian Newspapers-Classical Style Hand Painted Top Cabinet / Credenza
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a hand painted Italian Neo-classical style cabinet with faux marble top. It also features a blush toned real marble top. The cabinet opens to a single shelf. The neutral ton...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Wedgwood Jasperware Urn Vase Neoclassical Design, Small
By Wedgwood
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...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
$275 Sale Price
42% Off
Workstead Bole Sconce in Color
By Workstead
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...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Enamel
$2,120 / item
Artisan Vintage European Blown Glass Jumbo Christmas Ornament
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage European Jumbo Blown Glass Christmas Ball Purple Winter Landscape. Made in an old European tradition of glass blowing, mercury glass and handpainted. Great holiday decor and ...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
$29 Sale Price / item
35% Off
Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mantlepiece Clock by Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mantlepiece Clock by Sterling Bronze Co. originates from the United States, Circa 1900. This clock is a fine example of Neoclassical design, fe...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Maitland-Smith Burl Walnut Jewelry Box Tea Caddy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fantastic vintage box featuring a burl walnut inlay with a silver-tone knob on the lid as well as the ornate feet. Perfect decorative jewelry, trinket or caddy box standing alone on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
Maitland Smith Red Orange Tessellated Stone Pedestal
Located in Houston, TX
Late 20th-Century tessellated red orange Mactan stone tapered pedestal featuring patinated brass trim.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Brass
Brown Jordan
Florentine
Collection 5-piece Outdoor Dining Set
By Brown Jordan
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...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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
1900 Caldwell’s Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Caldwell beautiful leaded glass light fixture with interior lights.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / item
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Marble, Bronze
$960 Sale Price
20% Off
Museum Quality Neo-Grec Tiffany
Co. Sterling Silver Ewer by Edward C. Moore
By Tiffany
Co.
Located in New York, NY
This Neo-Grec sterling silver Ewer from Tiffany & Co., crafted by the renowned silversmith Edward C. Moore, is a remarkable example of 19th-century American artistry. Produced by Moo...
Category
1870s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Large Round Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass Top by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This large round coffee table is made of brass with a black lacquered glass top. This model is particularly rare in this size. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,454 Sale Price
20% Off
French Malachite Mantel Clock by Vincenti
Cie, Paris, circa 1855
Located in New York, NY
This mid-19th-century French mantel clock, made by Vincenti & Cie, Paris, circa 1855, is clad entirely in richly figured malachite, selected for its intense emerald coloration and dr...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Malachite
English Hunt Style Leather
Fruitwood Hickory Chair Bergere Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a classical pair of mahogany arm chairs with mottled garnet / red leather upholstery. They were manufactured by Hickory Chair Furniture Company. They are marked and date to t...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Neoclassical or Empire Cherry Wood Pedestal Dining Table, Newly Refinished
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Neoclassical or Empire style extension pedestal dining table
USA, Late 20th Century
Gorgeous book-matched cherry wood, with gold gilt accents on pedestal.
Measures:...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cherry
SET of 6 French Neoclassical Bronze "Mr North Wind" Gas Converted Wall Sconces
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Set of 6 Antique 19thc French Bronze Gas Converted Wall Sconces. Featuring Mr North Wind blowing beauty. Newly wired and ready to mount. French estate find.
Category
1850s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Patinated Bronze Sculpture
American Bald Eagle Upon Landing
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage patinated bronze sculpture 'American Bald Eagle Upon Landing'
USA, Circa 1960s
Of large scale, realistically cast and modeled of a land...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Hadrian Roman Breccia Marble Bust
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Hadrian Roman Breccia and mixed marble bust with lapis lazuli brooch.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
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
18th Century Italian Walnut Neoclassical Commode / Chest Of Drawers / Dresser
Located in Viterbo, VT
Commode hand-crafted in Italy in the late 1700s using walnut and decorated with walnut burl and cross-banded veneer. The commode features three overlay large drawers that work very w...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Pendant Light with Hand-Painted Landscape
Located in Barntrup, DE
Neoclassical style brass and glass pendant light with hand-painted landscape from circa the 1920s.
This stunning Neoclassical-style pendant light fixture features a yellow and pale s...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Swinging Brass Psyche Mirror in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice swinging neoclassical style psyche mirror is made of brass. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1970
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,281 Sale Price
20% Off
Striking Classical Design Press Glass with Original Rope Pendant / Light Fixture
Located in Lisse, NL
Stylish and practical size 1920s ceiling lamp.
This rare and thick glass shade pendant comes with a number of striking, neoclassical features that...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Russian Empire Writing Table Desk After Antique Heinrich Gambs Bureau-Jardinière
Located in Forney, TX
Magnificent Russian Empire style gilt bronze mounted marquetry and malachite inlaid solid and flame mahogany bureau-jardinière after an important model by the Heinrich Gambs...
Category
20th Century Russian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Brass, Bronze
French Midcentury Modern Tiered Table-Shelf
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A dazzling side table or display shelf from mid-20th century France, in the style of Maison Baguès, crafted in brass and tinted mirror. The polished brass frame appears gilded, refle...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Maison Jansen, Neoclassical Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass Top
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style rectangular coffee table is made of brass with fluted legs and a stretcher on the bottom part. It has a black lacquered glass shelf on top with brass tri...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pillaret Trio Table Lamp by Studio Dunn
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Brass, Steel
$1,180 / item
19th Century German Solid Brass Wild
Wessel Desk Lamp
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Harvard adjustable student desk lamp
By Wild & Wessel
Berlin, Germany, Circa 1870
Solid gilt brass, with green glass shade
Measures: 11.75"W x 8"D x 21.5"H
Very good ...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique Pair Black Opaline Neoclassical Table Lamps.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Pair Black Opaline Neoclassical Table Lamps.
Two matching slim black opaline table lamps in neoclassical style made circa 1890. Brass column neck and baluster shaped black ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal, Brass
Wooden coffee table with bronze claw feet and green leather on Top
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice coffee table is made of wood with bronze claw feet and green leather on Top. This is a French work. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Executive Desk Chair by Hickory Leather Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oh, my aching back! Long hours at the desk—de regur for a founder or a creator—require comfortable support. And here it is. On offer is an American-made, high quality, deeply tufted ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Workstead Pendolo Sconce Small
By Workstead
Located in Floyd, VA
The Pendolo Sconce is composed of a directional fabric cone, radiating a subtle cast of light into a space - and a focused beam of light - in a myriad o...
Category
2010s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Bronze, Nickel
$1,950 / item
Classic Long Console Table with Drawers
By Sarreid Ltd.
Located in Westwood, NJ
Finished in a rich brown tone, this elongated console table is distinguished by its dentil-carved apron, tapered legs, and refined brass knob hardware. The design strikes a balance b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,194 / item
French Pair of Brass and Onyx-Top Bedside Cabinets, 2nd Quarter 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
constructed entirely of brass with rectangular inset onyx tops the frames having raised backsplashes, the cases each with one drawer and a door and raised on fluted tapering legs ter...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Onyx, Brass
French Cast Stone Garden Bust of Ariadne, Circa 1900
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
French Cast Stone Garden Bust of Ariadne, Circa 1900
France Early 20th Century
This French Cast Stone Garden Bust of Ariadne, dating to the early 20th century (circa 1900), is a s...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Mid-Century Walnut Turned Legs Floor Candle Stand / Plant Stand / Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Mid-Century American Walnut Turned Legs Floor Candle Stand or Plant Stand or Side Table.
Measures 11.75" in width, 11.75" in depth and 17.5" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Montereau Creil French Creamware Faïence d’Aix en Provence Architecture Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Neoclassical faïence transfer printed creamware plate produced by Montereau, Creil, circa 1824-1836.
A black transfer of an architectural im...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Creamware
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 ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather
Vintage Poured Stone Urn Form Planter
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional urn form planter in poured stone with great patina and surface. The urn features a big deep bowl with foliate decoration, two handles each with a face. The urn planter ha...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cement
Pair of Italian Gilt Metal and Crystal Two-Light Sconces in the Style of Bagues
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of sconces, each having a backplate of scrolling gilt metal, adorned with faceted crystal prisms, drops, and pendants; floral rosettes petals pay homage to the styles of Maison ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Ralph Lauren Polo Mahogany Bedside Tables, 1990s. Set of 2.
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Asaa, DK
Ralph Lauren Polo Mahogany Bedside Tables, 1990s. Set of 2.
Pair of large and stunning drum shaped nightstands in solid Mahogany from the Ralph Lauren Polo Home Collection. Labelled...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Neoclassical Style Brass HorseHeads Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style fireplace tools are made of brass. They are ornated with chiled brass horse heads. This is a French work. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Onyx Marble Vases Life-size Pair Classical Urns Circa 1960
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Life-size pair of green and red onyx turned polished vases, the rolling rims above slender baluster form terminating in circular bases. The onyx vases are carved from single blocks o...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Marble
Antique Pair Monumental Ormolu Mounted Malachite Obelisks 20th Century
Located in London, GB
A monumental pair of Neoclassical ormolu mounted malachite obelisks, Circa 1920 in date.
The square conforming malachite columns taper to pyramid shapes with applied decorative g...
Category
1920s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Pair Neoclassical Blanc de Chine Porcelain Urns, Attributed Nymphenburg, 20th C.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Neoclassical Blanc de Chine Porcelain Covered Urns, Attributed to Nymphenburg, 20th Century
Four pieces in set: two lids and two vases
Dimensions: 19" H × 10" W (to handles)...
Category
20th Century German Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Frederick Cooper Brass Neo-Classical Style Table Lamps W/ Dolphins / Koi - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of neo-classical style buffet or table lamps designed by Frederick Cooper. They are solid brass. The dolphin base is a 9” triangle. The pleated linen shades show some ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Sterling Silver Plate Letter Opener Horse Head Design
By Reed
Barton
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
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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