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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
Antique Italian Polychromed Tole Tea Samovar, Now as a Lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Italian Polychromed Tole Tea Samovar, Now as a Lamp  Samovar Italy, 1900s, Electrified Circa 1950s This Antique Italian Polychromed Tole Tea Samovar, now adapted as a lamp, ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

Twentieth Century custom mahogany and faux alligator bench
Located in Winnetka, IL
A handsome custom mahogany bench reupholstered with rich navy blue faux alligator leather ;having cross stretchers and silver nail head trim . Perfect for the end of the bed or pull ...
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1920 French Pair Silver Plated Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1920 French silver plated pair of table lamps
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze

Custom Ottoman and Wood Table Shown in Suede and Oak with Faux Shagrin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Wolcott ottoman and table is made in custom sizes and wood finishes - can be made with or without the table being upholstered - the ottoman itself is all hand sprung and stitched...
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2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

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Shagreen, Suede

Pickled Wood "Duke of Windsor" Round Occasional Table with Aged Mirrored Top
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Occasional table, having a round top of aged mirrorplate, surrounded by a molded border, its fielded apron carved with rosettes over four legs, each carved as an arched plume from a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Monumental 19th Century Northern Italian Hand Painted Bench
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful hand painted wood bench was made in Italy in the 19th century. Since Schumacher was founded in 1889, our family-owned company has been synonymous with style, taste,...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

French 19th Century Louis XVI Gilt Mantel Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A fine French Louis XVI style mantel mirror hand-crafted in France in the 19th century. The ornately carved giltwood frame is in excellent condition and is richly patinated. The fram...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Marbro Neoclassical Exotic Marble Dore Bronze Table Lamp, 1950s
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Marbro Exotic Marble & Dore Bronze Table Lamp Additional information: Materials: Bronze, Marble Color: Amber Brand: The Marbro Lamp Compa...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Antique French Napoleon Fireback / Backsplash, 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
19th century French neoclassical fireback with a portrait of Napoleon and other decoration. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a black / pewter patina. It is in a good condit...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

Italian 18th Century Carved Giltwood Neo Classical Style bird Ornament
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwood bird ornament. Made out of wood with later chalk restorations. Italy circa 1780 . Weathered, losses and old repairs. Measurements individual and includ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Maison Baguès bamboo bronze chinoiserie lacquered end tables 1940s
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique pair of Maison Baguès chinoiserie end tables was created in the early 1940s with solid bamboo shaped bronze structure and a chinese decor lacquered top picturing birds an...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Small Medicis Style Silvered Metal Champagne Bucket, French, circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of small Medicis style champagne buckets is made of silvered metal. This is a French work. Circa 1940.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Silver Plate

Italian Neo-Classic Style Tole King Bed
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic-style (Mid-20th Century) black tole king size bed with swag design gold decorative trim with lyre design on headboard (includes: headboard and footboard, does not...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Tôle

Antique French Neo Classic Art Deco Writing Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive French writing desk having a dramatic mixed wood top crafted with a burled walnut center crossbanded in zebra wood with brass borders on a mahogany case having five drawe...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Walnut Three Drawer Chests
Located in Westwood, NJ
Burl Walnut Three Drawer Chest is a modern dresser with three long drawers and an exotic burl wood veneer. With modern antiqued brass ring pu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Figural Brackets Featuring Atlas
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of figural brackets featuring Atlas, faux sienna marble Dimensions: Height 21.75, width 9.5, Projection(Depth) 6.75 CW2296.  
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1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Resin

Glass Hurricane
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A custom designed and custom made large Hurricane after an original one. Base id cast in bronze with an Antique silver patina finish. The glass is hand cut and wheel carved. Large. T...
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Early 2000s North American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass

Vintage Apothecary Mortar and Pestle by Coors
Located in San Diego, CA
Porcelain mortar and pestle. Great for cooks or as an accent piece. Heavy duty. By Coors USA.
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Pair of bronze and crystals French sconces
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of crystals wall sconces, France circa 1900s. The French sconces have a bronze frame with a Lyre shape. The antique sconces are fully ornate with crystals: a few of them in past...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

French Directoire Style Medium-Large Secretary Desk in Wood, Orange Gray
Located in Landivy, FR
This Secretary desk is a handmade modernized interpretation of the French Directoire style at the end of the 18th century. This period design is remarkable with its straight, classic...
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2010s French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood, Cherry, Lacquer

FRANCESCO PREDA Italian Neo-Class Walnut and Lemonwood Inlaid Commode / Chest
Located in Queens, NY
"Italian Neo-Classic (Milanese) walnut and lemonwood 3-drawer commode / chest with ornate inlaid patterns along the borders and sides with a central inlaid pastoral scene on the draw...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Grey Pillow Goat Skin 16x16" 40x40cm
Located in Dural, AU
Introduce tactile elements to your decor with our grey pillow hand-crafted from genuine goat skin. High in quality, this sustainable design is a celabration of natures natural textures merged into luxe home living. Translating contemporary styling, each goat hair pillow will impress layered with other textures or styled on its own. Featuring a single-side fur pillow the grey goat hair is complimented with a high-end upholstery linen reverse and fitted with a feather insert for addiional comfort and elegance. PRODUCT DETAILS: dimesions: 16x16" or 40x40cm CUSTOM MAKE Designed by Australian Furrier Emily Barbara for eluxury home...
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2010s Australian Neoclassical Furniture

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Fur

Pair of Classic End Tables
Located in Westwood, NJ
A study in elegance and proportion, capturing the grace of neoclassical English design in a compact, versatile form. Inwardly curved edges supply sculptural detail to the tabletop, s...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Wedgwood Neoclassical Ram s Head Table Lamp
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous green & cream bisque Neoclassical style table lamp with mythological creatures, ram's horns, putti, and a Greek Key border By Wedgwood USA, circa 1920s Measures: ...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Antique Italian Neoclassical Greco Roman White Porcelain Urn Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Neoclassical Style Greco Roman White Porcelain Twin Handle Urn Form Table Lamps with Busts of Julius Caesar and his wife Calpurnia - a ...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Neoclassical Solid Marble Green and Gray Obelisk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical Grand Tour style solid marble green & gray obelisk Measures: 3"W x 3"D x 8"H. Very good original vintage condition. Minor surface wear expected with age...
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Late 20th Century Pakistani Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Set of Four Rose Tarlow Feather Chairs with Fortuny Seats
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive set of four dining chairs designed by Rose Tarlow having Fortuny fabric seats. Known as feather chairs the bespoke set has a custom lacquered finish. The frames were inte...
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Neo-Classical Style Carved Giltwood Rope and Tassel Motif Mirror
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this one. It is an Italian carved giltwood mirror with a tassel and rope motif. It has timeless neo-classical styling. The mirror is unmarked and most likely date to 1960.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Pair Of Decorative Neoclassical Style Glass Lamps With Shades
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of table lamps with faceted glass and circular standard, brushed metal base and wafer, faceted glass finial and covered with a lined fabric shade having a Dale Tiffany label...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Nickel

Russian Neoclassic Mahogany Demilune Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
Russian Neoclassic (late 18th/early 19th Century) mother of pearl and brass mounted ebonized and mahogany demilune cabinet with stepped pediment above 2 Pairs of doors.
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Staffordshire Classical Urn-Form Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of black Amphora urn-form porcelain vases, each with colorful transfer decoration of Charioteers and Classical figural motifs, having a flared neck ...
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1880s British Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pottery

1920s Irving Casson Curly Maple Fluted Wall Mirror With Floral Basket Crest
Located in West Chester, PA
An amazing antique solid curly maple wall mirror featuring a fluted frame detailed in black enamel with a carved floral basket crest. Mirror view 25.25”w x 29.625”h. Custom made by ...
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Birdseye Maple, Paint

19th Century Sponge Ware Mixing Bowls / Collection of Four
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These fine handmade pottery sponge ware mixing bowls are in pristine condition. Sold as a collection of four bowls with clam shell pattern.
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Parquetry And Marquetry Bow Front Chests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely crafted pair of bow front chests with pink marble conforming tops. The fronts with two apron drawers in herringbone parquetry with marquetry foliate framing bands. The lower...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Very Large Antique Austrian Painted Porcelain Vases Mythology Royal Vienna
Located in London, GB
Very Large Antique Austrian Painted Porcelain Vases Mythology Royal Vienna Austrian, Late 19th Century Height 180cm, diameter 46cm An exceptional pair of late 19th century porcelai...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

early 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Wood and Giltwood plaque
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An attractive and most decorative Italian early 19th century Neo-Classical st. patinated Wood and Giltwood plaque. This wonderful octagon shaped wall decor panel displays Eros, other...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Fine Pair Of Antique Urn Form Granite Garden Stools
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly fine pair of Antique Urn Form carved Granite Garden Stools with fluting and pedestal bases. . The Stools with gently domed tops are perfect for demarcating garden pa...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Granite

Later 19th Century Neoclassical Vase
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Late 19th Century Neoclassical Vase. Decorated with egg and dart and palmettes. Excellent Condition. Italy, Circa 1890
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Persian Kashan 10 x 13 Carpet
Located in New York, NY
a mid 20th Century Persian Kashan Rug Measures: 9'11'' x 13'1''.
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool

French Gold Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Candlestick Holders, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A substantial pair of French gold gilt bronze candlestick holders in the Neoclassical style, circa mid to late-19th century, France. A raise...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Walnut Center Table Or Game Table
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Italian Walnut Center Table Or Game Table. This unusual antique Italian Neoclassical style walnut center table or game table has a beautiful marquetry central inlaid de...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Walnut

French Neoclassical Petite-Sized Carved Gilt Wood Console W/Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical petite console table, with marble top and carved urn finial accent at underside, from the 19th century. This antique table from France features a half-moon shap...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

French Neoclassical 19th Century Carved Giltwood Footstool with Linen Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical carved giltwood footstool from the 19th century with custom linen upholstery. This exquisite 19th-century French giltwood footstool...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood, Linen

Pillaret 34in Table Lamp by Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
This stately lamp features a dramatic contrast of textures and materials. Almost 3 feet tall, the linen and steel column lamp has a presiding presen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Aluminum, Steel

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Monumental Stone Garden Vases
Located in Rome, IT
Impressive pair of hand carved vases in the neoclassical style, the cover with fruit finial, above an ovoid body adorned with Nereid handles and festoons, raised on circular foot and...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Baker Furniture Occasional Table Rosewood Barbara Barry
Located in Toledo, OH
Rosewood occasional table by Baker Furniture for Barbara Barry. High style with chrome leg caps. Very good condition. Light wear to the top as expected with use. Dimensions: 30" diam...
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20th Century North American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Italian Red Grain Painted and Gilt Decorated Tall Case Clock, c1790
Located in valatie, NY
This clock stands tall with original red grained paint and decorative gilt details. The works are early 18th century English with a calendar movement and are signed "Tanpium." The ca...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Iron lyre back settee with brass swans heads and paw feet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A completely restored triple back settee … Fresh muslin fabric.. the settee folds away for storage… The Swan heads are brass as well as the paw feet.. seat is 44“ x 15“ deep.. 50.5...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A French Neoclassical commode with marble top and exquisite brass accents. This antique chest features a rectangular-shaped Carrara marble top, over case which houses four drawers ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble

Italian Neoclassic Silvered Wrought Iron White Stone Wall Mounted Console
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Neoclassic Silvered Wrought Iron White Stone Wall-Mounted Console Table, Italy, Circa 1960s This exquisite Italian Neoclassical silvered wrought iron console table is ...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Wrought Iron

19th Century American Birdseye Maple Desk
Located in New York, NY
American 19th Century Birdseye Maple Desk attributed to H. Stowell & Son Cabinet Makers, (1828-98) Vermont 1850-60. Beautiful writing desk consisting of three stepped upper panels (...
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1860s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Birdseye Maple

Pair of Chartreuse Green Velvet Knife Edge Pillow Cases
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Offered is a pair of 22" x 22" pillow covers in a beautiful green cotton velvet. Like all velvets, the color will vary depending on the angle of light, from a light to medium green c...
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2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Velvet, Down

Quality Vintage Drexel Mahogany Chest On Chest
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Finely crafted as Drexel is known for. The two part chest on chest with a broken bonnet top with urn finial. The top chest with three small drawers, the middle with a carved shell, over four graduated long drawers. The lower chest with one long over three small drawers, the middle one with carved shell. Fine brass bat...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Mahogany Wood Demilune Shape Historical Charleston Cabinet
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Add a touch of historical charm to your space with this North American Early 20th Century Mahogany Wood Demilune Shape China Cabinet, a remarkable piece of furniture that reflects the craftsmanship and design of the era. The charleston inlaid...
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Early 20th Century North American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

A French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning and most impressive French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal chandelier. This exceptional fifteen light and fifteen arm chandelier is centered at ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

Engraved Silverplate SB Country Club Golf Club Trophy Plate WMA Rogers
By Williams Rogers
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite silver plate golf club trophy plate. This plate will be great hung on a wall with a current collection. (Or this could be the start of one!) ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

Italian, Venezia, Walnut, Ashwood Ebonized 1-Drawer Side Table, ca. 1825
Located in Atlanta, GA
having an oval top with a radial ashwood and ebonized veneered surface and a slightly raised gallery, the case housing one drawer with a segmented compartments, the corners with pati...
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ash, Walnut

19th Century Giltwood Italian Wall Mirror
Located in Miami, FL
19th century giltwood Italian wall mirror with polychrome grotesque decorations as flowers, birds and lion. This mirror is quite heavy. M-522-335  
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

PPair Of Neoclassical Style Arm Chairs With Silk Upholstery For Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An elegant pair of armchairs with a very interesting and somewhat complex Neoclassical styling. Fine wood frames in a dark stain with scrolled turned and blocked stiles leading to th...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silk

Set Of Six Neoclassical Style Dining Chairs for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A particularly elegant set of Chairs with a very interesting and somewhat complex Neoclassical styling. With two arm and four side chairs. Fine wood frames in a dark stain with scrol...
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

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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