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
Pair of Antique Victorian Gilt Bronze Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning pair of antique Victorian gilt bronze table lamps. They were made in England, they date from around the 1880-1900 period.
They are of tremendous quality, with...
Category
1880s British Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Hickory Chair Co. Mahogany Console Table Hall Table Sofa Table
Located in Germantown, MD
Hickory Chair Co. Mahogany Console Table Hall Table Sofa Table
Measures 36" in width, 18" in depth and 21.5" in height. Knee clearance is 24.5"
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
1900’s Caldwell Silver Plated Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1900's Caldwell silver plated 8 lights chandelier very unusual floral design
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
1930s Hubley Cast Iron Pink Basket of Roses and Phlox Floral Bouquet Doorstop
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A vintage Hubley cast iron doorstop showing a bouquet of yellow and pink roses along with blue and pink colored phlox, held by a pink, handled...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Small Carved “Pierre Dur” Stone Garden Bench from Provence, France
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming Neoclassical bench from Provence, France, hand-carved in three sections. The polished pierre dur (hard stone) has a creamy hue with areas of gray and white striations, mak...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
19th Century Neoclassical Marble Sculpture of the Three Graces after Canova
Located in Essex, MA
Large 19th century neoclassical carved marble sculpture of the three graces after Canova. A Beautiful execution of one of Canova's Masterpieces. Ours amazingly accurate to the sculpt...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Statuary Marble
Baker Cherry Server With Black Marble Top
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic lines with three apron drawers over three doors, all with dark painted string inlay type details, the doors in a diamond motif and two with brass shield form escutcheons and two keys. The two doors open to compartments (lacking shelves). The skirt rail and lower front feet with ebonized painted line detail.
With a fine black variegated marble top.
L. 68", Depth 21", H. 35"
Condition: There is age and use related wear including scrapes to the side supports and right front foot, areas of finish loss and some ring...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Italian / French Neoclassical Marquetry Chest Of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Forney, TX
Own a piece from a unique time in history! Crafted in the Lombardy region of present day Northern Italy, during the French Republic / Empire period (1793-1815) when Napoleonic conque...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Siena Marble
Stunning Large Black
Gold Neoclassical Style Wall Mirror
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Handsome large neoclassical style wall mirror having striking black and gold finish.
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Composition
$1,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Giltwood Neoclassical Mirror
Located in Huntington, NY
Giltwood Neoclassical mirror. One large rectangular mirror surrounded by ebonized moldings flanked by 2 smaller panels below a ebonized composition panel below acorn & gilt crown molding.
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
$3,880 Sale Price
20% Off
Greek Key Ceramic Bread Plates by Haviland France Limoges - Set of 2 circa 1900s
By Haviland
Co.
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of antique porcelain bread plates by Haviland France. This pair of small plates will be a great addition to any place setting. The edges are decorated in the Arlene Schleiger ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain, Paint
18th Century French Louis XVI Period Canape Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 18th century French Louis XVI period canapé, circa 1790, exemplifies the neoclassical style of the era. The refined oval backrest and delicately carved frame are painted...
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Beech, Paint
Sculptor
Artist Tom Bill - Unique Life Size Lost Wax Bronze Horse Head Bust
Located in St. Louis, MO
For the horse lover, this unique life size bronze horse head bust with artist applied patina by California Artist & Sculptor Roy T. “Tom” Bill (1946-2017). Tom received his BA in Art...
Category
1990s North American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
French Modern Neoclassical Style Brass and Blown Glass Chandeliers/ Lanterns
Located in New York, NY
Elegant and Timeless French Mid-century style Modern Neoclassical lanterns / pendants / chandeliers. Sober, tasteful with the highest quality materials and workmanship, handcrafted g...
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Dos Gallos Custom Walnut Wood Trestle Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom trestle table with breadboard and simple trestle base with. Top is 1 3/4 inches thick top. Can be made in any size and finish. Bench made i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$21,190 / item
French Alpine Green Marble Pedestal, Neoclassical Column, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A french neoclassical 19th century alpine green marble pedestal column with gilded bronze decoration.
Take into account that the colors on the items may vary depending on the type o...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
$2,819 Sale Price
20% Off
Estate Sterling Silver Napkin Rings, mixed set of four
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An assembled set of four vintage wide band Sterling Silver napkin rings, various makers, circa 1920s – 1930s.
Wonderful examples:
One ring is engraved with the name ‘Sylvia’ from th...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Arch Top Neoclassical Style Gilt Mirror
Located in New York, NY
Arch top Neoclassical style gilt mirror. Deep frame with nice details. Good overall condition with some wear to finish from age and use. Back of mirror is stamped Made in the USA. Wi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Composition
Large 19th Century Neoclassical Figural Bronze and Marble Mantle Clock
Located in New York, NY
Large 19th century neoclassical figural patinated with gilt highlight bronze and marble mantle clock depicting Diana The Hunter.
The marble is hand painted with classical decorations.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Drawing, Flemish School, 18th Century
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Ancient Ruins with Strollers.
Brown wash and graphite.
Category
Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paper
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Custom French Limestone Round Dining/Center Table with Baluster Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Custom sizes and Belgian Bluestone option available; the classically-inspired table is comprised of a thick round top with dupont edge and baluster-form support on an octagonal plint...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Wonderful French Bronze Crystal Neoclassical Empire Ormolu Lantern Chandelier
By Baccarat
Located in Roslyn, NY
A wonderful French bronze and diamond cut crystal neoclassical or Empire ormolu-mounted Lantern chandelier with three candelabra lights. In the manner of Baccarat.
Measures: 21" H x...
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
Maitland Smith Brass
Marble Swan Form Side Table
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Maitland Smith tessellated marble top table with inlaid flower petal design, surmounted on three open-wing well cast brass swans. The iron frame with a textured finish reminiscent of...
Category
20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Brass, Iron
20th Century Marble top French Coffee Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 20th-century French coffee table is a stunning blend of opulent materials and elegant design, perfect for adding a touch of timeless sophistication to any interior. Th...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
French
Apollo and Satyr Marsyas
Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French Neoclassical fireback with Apollo and Satyr Marsyas. Marsyas challenged Apollo to a musical contest. He hoped to defeat Apollo with a flute thrown away by At...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair Of 19th Century French Neoclassical Style Marble And Bronze Pedestals
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of 19th Century French Neoclassical Style Marble And Bronze Pedestals.
Offered is a pair of antique French Louis XVI style marble and Ionic column bronze pedestals.
Thes Neoclas...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
19th Century Carved Neo-Classical Style Capitals, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of large scale neo- classical style 19th century painted capitals. This continental pair do have some chippiness to the paint.
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
European Porcelain Soup Tureen Neoclassical
By Royal Epiag
Located in Katonah, NY
This lovely soup tureen is decorated with two finely wrought gold bands of raised silhouettes of children in a celebratory procession. It is joyous! Some of the children play musical...
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
An 18th Century Neoclassical Mahogany Armoire With Marquetry Inlay, Circa 1770
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
An 18th century Dutch neoclassical mahogany armoire with floral marquetry inlay.
Dutch, circa 1770. The marquetry inlay circa 1860.
The impressive and very decorative armoire ...
Category
Late 18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Regency Style Tripod Mahogany Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
Regency Style Tripod Mahogany Pedestal Plant Stand with Scalloped Gallery oval top.
Measure 14" in width, 14" in depth at the base, 11.5" and 8.5" at the top and stand 36.5" in height.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of French Late 19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze Cherub Candleholders
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant neoclassical cherub candleholders with sculptural bronze figures and refined classical detailing.
A charming pair of French Neoclassical candleholders featuring finely model...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Carrara Marble Pedestal Table, Sculpture Stand or Column Italy 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Elegant Carrara marble pedestal table, stand, column from Italy made in circa 1950.
Hand carved with attention to detail and Greek Key Decor.
This ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Neoclassical Chest of Drawers, Germany 1780
Located in Leimen, DE
This elegant Neoclassical chest of drawers comes from Germany and dates back to around 1780-1800. It stands out for its beautiful variations of walnut veneer grains. The top of the ...
Category
1780s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$6,755 Sale Price
20% Off
Baccarat Crystal Ashtray
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
This ashtray features the distinctive signs of style: a hexagonal form and flat cuts, giving it timelessness and functionality. Harcourt This is an iconic Baccarat piece. Bring eleg...
Category
1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
$320 Sale Price
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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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Nickel
Neoclassical Swag Gilt Gesso Mirrored Frame Wall Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
A Neoclassical Swag Gilt Gesso Mirrored Frame Wall Mirror. Heavy frame with wood backing. Measures 46" in width and 44" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
Neoclassical Column Dark Green Marble Brass Candlesticks Holders, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of small well-made column pillar dark green and black marble candlestick holders with brass top, in the Neoclassical design ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
$380 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Very Large Antique Sèvres Porcelain French Pâte-Sur-Pâte Vase Stand
Located in London, GB
Very Large Antique Sèvres Porcelain French Pâte-Sur-Pâte Vase Stand
French, 1897
Vase: Height 102cm, diameter 40cm
Stand: Height 51cm, diameter 40cm
Overall: Height 153cm, diameter ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
Marble Bust of an African Man, Italy 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Life-size bust of a dark-skinned man with a headdress and light-coloured clothing. The bust is made of different types of coloured marble and carved by hand.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique Marble Bust of Venus
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique over life-size bust of Venus. Thanks to her scale, this Neoclassical style handcarved marble sculpture of Venus, Roman goddess of love and beauty, is very striking. Charac...
Category
Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Statuary Marble
$17,809
Antique Carrier-Beluese Gilt Bronze Lady Oil Lamp Signed
Located in Lincoln, GB
Antique Carrier-Beluese Gilt Bronze Lady Oil Lamp Signed
A Magnificent 19th-Century Work of Art and Historical Significance. This extraordinary oil lamp, signed by the acclaimed Fre...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Antique French
Revolution
Fireback / Backsplash, 18th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th century French 'Revolution' fireback indicating the year the revolution has started. In this case it is the tenth and also the last year of the revolution, 1799.
The firebac...
Category
18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Italian, Veneto, Neoclassic Molded Burl Walnut Veneer Mirror, ca. 1825
Located in Atlanta, GA
straight out of the Veneto region of Italy this rectangular mirror is covered in walnut and burl walnut veneers with a defined fluted molding and a molded rabbet, retaining its orig...
Category
1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Vintage Stiffel Tall Brass Candlestick Baluster Table Lamps
By Stiffel
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage heavy brass table lamps feature an elegant candlestick or baluster lamp form with complex sculptural accents on the columns. The lamps are mounted on heavy, stable stepped r...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Bleached Theodore Alexander Demilune Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Bleached Theodore Alexander Demilune Cabinet. Has beautiful inlay work done. Item has been bleached and is ready to place.
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century French Marble Illuminated Torchere Column
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
19th Century French Marble Illuminated Torchere Column
This large French white marble pedestal is hollow allowing it to be lit from the inside, the column has a stepped octagonal ba...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Pair of White Venetian Nightstands with Marble Top and Crest Handpainted Motifs
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Cream White Neoclassic nightstands with beautiful light green marble top. The tables have a gilt wood decoration in crest and legs... an so ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Walnut
$4,632 Sale Price / set
20% Off
1930’s French Etched Mirrored and Bronze Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's French Empire style bronze chandelier with etched mirrored triangle body.
Category
1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$9,800 / item
Pair of 19th Century Column Form Table Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of lamps, painted and parcel silvergilt iron, each a column with Corinthian capital, on knopped base and cylindrical fluted plinth, mounted on marbl...
Category
19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
$2,750 / set
Very Fine Ormolu-Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Vase
Located in London, GB
The ovoid body painted with a figure of a maiden in embrace with a reluctant cupid, signed 'M. Demonceaux', the reverse with two putti at play, on circular foot and square base with ...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Pair, English Faux Tortoiseshell
Silverplate Gallery Edge Wine Coaster
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of vintage wine coasters exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and sophisticated design typical of early to mid-20th-century decorative tableware. Fashioned from gl...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Big Historistic Table lamp vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Big Historistic Table lamp vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The glass sticks are replaced
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Historistic table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Brass polished and stove enameled
The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
Category
1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Beautiful Pair of Celadon Green
Gold Urn Shaped Table Lamps
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of celadon green carved wood lamps having gilded highlights and neoclassical urn shape.
7.25” W x 6” D
Shade 13” H x 18” W at bottom
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Monumental Malachite Egg on Brass Stand
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Russian style monumental malachite egg on Neoclassical style brass stand featuring three dolphins
Late 20th century
Measures: 6"W x 6"D x 12.5"H.
Egg alone measures: 6"W...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Malachite
Bob Parks "Horses Of The Desert" Western Bronze Oversize Vase Sculpture
Located in Southampton, NJ
Bob Parks (1943 - 2017) "Horses of the Desert" number 22 of 35 Bronze Oversize Vase.
In excellent vintage condition. Bob Parks was an absolute master of bronze sculpting. His pieces ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Gorgeous Black Beaver Fur Muff
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage beaver silky soft fur with yellow fox borders muff. warm padded. Great fur in great condition.
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fur
Palm Tree Table Lamp In the Style of Maison Charles
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pineapple table lamp is made of black lacquered and gilt metal. This is a French work in the Style of Maison Charles. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Oak Parquetry Media Cabinet - Dark
Located in Westwood, NJ
An oak parquetry four-door entertainment media cabinet, perfect to use as a cabinet for additional storage space or an entertainment console. It has oak parquetry doors accented with...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,157 / item
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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