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 Style Lacquered Five Panel Screen Fragment
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic Asian five panel screen fragment of a larger painted screen. The screen features a lacquered canvas over a wood frame depicting neoclassical style column architecture with f...
Category
20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Mid-Century Broyhill Stained Pine Bedside Chest of Drawers
By Broyhill
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Broyhill Stained Pine Bedside Chest of Drawers. Measures 27" in width, 17" in depth and 26" in height. Drawers inside are 16" in width x 13" in depth x 4.5" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
A Pair of NEOCLASSIC TABLE LAMPS, in the style of ROMEO REGA, Italy 1970
By Romeo Rega
Located in PARIS, FR
An important and rigorous pair of table lamps, Post-Modernist, Shabby-Chic, Neo-Classical, Seventies, asymmetrical compositions of 2 rectangular blocks in beige veneered wood, offset...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
1920s Caldwell Gilt Bronze One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell bronze sconces with one light
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$2,800 / item
French Neoclassical Style Cast Stone Garden Center Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent French round garden center table featuring a 2 inch thick molded cast stone top. The massive top is supported by a Greco-Roman neoclassical style corinthian column capital cr...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Claro Walnut Bookmatch Dining Table, in Stock
Located in Calgary, AB
Live edge dining table featuring two incredibly figured, book-matched California Claro Walnut slabs. Steel wishbone legs are classic and functional. Slabs are exquisitely finished...
Category
2010s Canadian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel
19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze Rams Heads Gueridon
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th century French neoclassical style patinated bronze gueridon with white marble top. This beautiful table features rams heads, garlands of oak leaves and quintessential classica...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Bronze
Mid Century French Neoclassical Brass and Glass Narrow Slim Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Mid Century French Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Narrow Coffee Table
C.1950
In the manner of Maison Jansen
In very good condition commensurate with age.
Please message for an ...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Custom French Limestone Neoclassical Style Indoor/Outdoor Wall Console Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
custom sizes and Belgian Bluestone option available; fabricated in three pieces, the thick rectangular top with ogee edge raised on two shaped supports; great for outdoor patio or in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Italian Marquetry Inlaid Tilt Top Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good 19th Century northern Italian circular tilt top center table with profuse marquetry inlay in geometric patterns, the center with bird on flowering branch, with walnut, oliv...
Category
1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Olive, Rosewood, Walnut, Holly
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Walnut Nightstands
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of classic 19th century Italian Neoclassical style walnut nightstands. Nightstands feature white Carrara marble inlay on top, two drawers for practical storage, and ornate bra...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Restored Tuscan Brass Chandelier with Hand-Strung Crystal Beads Antique Empire
Located in Berlin, DE
Restored Tuscan Brass Chandelier with Hand-Strung Crystal Beads, Italian Empire Style, circa 1920
A stunning Tuscan chandelier from Northern Italy, dating from around 1920, meticulo...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Pair 1940s French Ebonized Directoire Style End Table Nightstands
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 1940s French ebonized Directoire style end tables composed of black lacquered wood, white marble top, and brass hardware and sabots.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
18th Century French Neoclassical Large Split Panel Wall Mirror.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th Century French Neoclassical Large Split Panel Wall Mirror.
Impressive 18th century giltwood mirror with original split panel. The gilded wood frame reflects the worn effect of ...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood, Giltwood
$2,320 Sale Price
20% Off
French Neoclassical Style Amber Alabaster and Bronze Pendant Light, circa 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
A refined French Neoclassical pendant featuring a richly veined amber-toned alabaster bowl, elegantly suspended by ornate bronze chains and mounts.
This elegant French pendant light...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster, Bronze
"David by Michelangelo" Plaster Bust
Located in Sacile, PN
A gorgeous white Plaster Bust of "David by Michelangelo".
This statue is based on the sculpture of David by Michelangelo, which is a masterpiece ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Wonderful French Maison Bagues Vaughan Gilt Bronze Art Glass Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Maison Bagues / Sherle Wagner / Vaughan Style Gilt Bronze & Starburst Art Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19C American Tiger Oak Side Table with Claw and Rock Crystal Feet
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 19C American tiger oak side table with claw and rock crystal feet.
A CLASSIC piece of Western Americana furniture from circa...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Rock Crystal, Tin
Early 20th Century Handcrafted Oak Wall Cabinet with Original Mirrored Doors
Located in Lisse, NL
This remarkable early 20th-century handcrafted wall cabinet is a beautiful example of traditional craftsmanship and timeless design. Made from solid oak with a rich, warm patina, thi...
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brass Drinks Trolley with Blueish Glass shelves by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style drinks trolley is made of brass with blueish glass shelves. Top tray is removable and can be used to present drinks, bottles or others. ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,847 Sale Price
20% Off
Custom French Limestone Trestle Table with Lyre-form Supports
Located in San Francisco, CA
Custom sizes and Belgian Bluestone option available; comprised of three parts, the thick hand-carved rectangular top resting on two lyre-form supports; new with minimal wear expected...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
Neo-Classical Style Ebonized
Gilt Marble Top Coffee Table By Baker Furniture
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1970s neo-classical style coffee table by Baker Furniture. It has an Italian marble top and ebonized base with gilt accents. It is marked and in very good condition.
Shipp...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Antique American Maple Gilt
Ebonised Frame
Rush Seat Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Lambert Hitchcock Maple Gilt
Ebonised Frame With Rush Seat Chair
Provenance purchased from a Country Estate in Wiltshire, UK.
Lambert Hitchcock (May 28, 1795, Cheshire, Conn...
Category
19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maple
$960 Sale Price
50% Off
Ruby Red Etched Glass Stemmed Goblet Glasses with Grape Design
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Elegant set of ruby red etched goblet glasses. This set would be fantastic for use as water, wine or ice tea glasses. The base of each glass is red with...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
Large Pair of French Patinated Bronze Neoclassical Sconces, Mid 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of French Patinated Bronze Neoclassical Sconces with Empire Influences, Mid-20th Century, Candelabra Bulb up to 60W
A grand pair of French patinated bronze wall sconces, ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Baker Architectural Neoclassical Style Painted Library Bookcases
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of architectural painted library bookcases or display cabinets hand-crafted by Baker. Each large cabinet has an arched opening surmounted by a corniced top. The cases have...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver Mounted 2 Compartmented Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-century Continental Tortoise Shell Silver-Mounted 2-Compartmented Box, European, possibly Dutch. Unmarked
A unique and whimsical 19th-century continental tortoise shell silver-...
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
$956 Sale Price
20% Off
French Wrought Iron Brown Painting Set of Garden Bistro Outdoor
Located in Miami, FL
New French wrought iron painting set of garden bistro outdoor
Indoor & Outdoor
The price includes two chairs and one white marble top table. Available ...
Category
2010s European Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Michael Taylor Designs - Dining Table Cast Stone Lyre Bases
Oval Glass Top
Located in St. Louis, MO
Michael Taylor Designs - Pair of Neoclassical cast stone Lyre bases with acanthus leaf and scroll detail supporting a massive piece of 1" thick beveled glass oval top. Most of its li...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Set of 6 Italian Curule Dining Chairs in Iron + Gilded Bronze, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
Rooted in Renaissance lineage, this set of six 1960s Italian dining chairs offers a refined homage to the traditional curule—also known as the Savonarola—form. The iron frames are de...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze, Iron
Pair of Red lacquer 2 tier Maison Baguès Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Red lacquer 2 tier Maison Baguès Side Table
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Mahogany Wood / Parcel Gilt Neoclassical Style Hall Table/ Server
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elegant and timeless, this Italian mahogany hall table exudes sophistication and versatility. Crafted in the mid to late 20th century, it features a refined Neoclassical design with ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold, Brass
French Early 19th Century Neoclassical Hand Carved Oak Vase Ornament/ Finial
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful early 19th century Neoclassical hand carved oak vase ornament in a good but weathered condition.
France, circa 1800- 1850.
Weathered
Measurements includes the wooden base.
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak
$476 Sale Price
50% Off
Vintage Engraved Metal Chalice, Early 20th Century Trophy Cup or Wine Goblet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This antique engraved metal chalice is a stunning example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, perfect for collectors of historic trophies, ceremonial goblets, and vintage drinkware....
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
2 Classic Italian Craquelure Side Tables 1960s
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two very nice Classic side table. Hand painted flowers on the top, and signed
Creme color Craquelure finish. comes with Gold details. And scalloped top.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
$916 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of Eight Michael Taylor Style Klismos Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stylish set of eight lacquered neoclassical klismos dining armchairs attributed to Michael Taylor. The chairs feature solid beech carved frames with a klismos style tablet back and w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Late 19th Century Caldwell Gilt Bronze Chandelier with 12 Lights
Located in New York, NY
Late 19th century Caldwell gilt bronze large chandelier with 12 lights. Neoclassic style
Category
Late 19th Century North American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
McGuire Antalya Directors Arm Chair Rattan Laced Rawhide Woven Leather
By McGuire
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a a McGuire Antalya directors style dining armchair in rattan with laced rawhide woven leather seat and back.
The design is often described as organic modern,...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo
A Composite Marble Bust Of David
Located in London, GB
A good scale and form composition marble bust of David mounted on a Black socle. David inscription to base. Very probably by Anthony Redmile London.
Category
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Composition
1920
s Caldwell Sconces with Etched Mirror Backplate
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrored backplate.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Circa 1860 Pair of English Brass Push-Rod Candlesticks
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 pair of brass push-rod candlesticks, English. Inverted beehive design. Lack push-discs. Square, cut-corner bases.
9.75" x 3 5/8" sq.
We are a family business that has bee...
Category
1860s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Twelve Antique Hardy
Hayes Royal Worcester Porcelain Plates, C1910
Located in Big Flats, NY
Twelve Antique English Royal Worcester Fine China Plates Retailed by Hardy & Hayes with Neoclassical Floral Urns, Garland and Gilt Highlights, C1910
Measures - .75"H x 10.5"diam
A se...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Vintage Italian Fruit
Bird Motif Beveled Glass Over Mantel Trumeau Mirror 60"
Located in Dayton, OH
An Italian Neoclassical Trumeau Mirror, c. 1980s. Features A giltwood frame with inset fruit, foliate and bird motif over silver leaf. The frame is accented with brass nailheads. ...
Category
1980s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Hardwood, Giltwood, Paint
$910 Sale Price
30% Off
Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass Maison Jansen. Circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with black lacquered glass top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1900
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Antique
Gardening
Fireback
/ Backsplash, Neoclassical Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 19th century French 'Gardening' Fireback / Backsplash.
The fireback is made of cast iron and has a natural brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/pewter colored wit...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Iron
Pair of Ralph Lauren Nickel Retractable Sconces
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Miami, FL
Pair Ralph Lauren 'Sargent' swing arm wall lamps, c., 2-light wall articulated wall sconce, in "Butler's silver" finish, marked "Ralph Lauren" on wal...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Nickel
$4,900 / set
Swedish 19th Century Painted Corner Cabinet
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
This handsome corner cabinet from 19th century Sweden is constructed with a characteristic neoclassical shape. The worn light blue paint is original to the piece and gives it a wonde...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Brass Hardware
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique mahogany chest of drawers features hardwood construction, beautiful mahogany veneer, four dovetail drawers with brass accented hardware and short tapered legs.
Dimensio...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
19th Century Continental Female Bust Sculpture in White Marble
Located in New York, NY
Fine antique (19th century) continental bust of a lovely female in curls and dress adorned with bows at the shoulder. Apparently unsigned.
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Large 19th Century Neoclassical Italian Mirror
Located in London, GB
A neoclassical 19th century pine pier mirror.
Made in Italy and is crafted from painted pine. Its design features the clean lines and balanced proportions typical of the neoclassica...
Category
19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
18th Century Swedish Neoclassical Period Painted Chest of Drawer
Located in Charleston, SC
A charming unusual small proportioned Neoclassical chest of drawers from 18th-century Sweden in muted blue-blackish tone. The chest comprises three drawers, including a top drawer wi...
Category
18th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Buscuit Porcelain Sculpture, Young Shepard, after Thorvaldsen
Located in Dresden, DE
Shepherd Boy
after Bertel Thorvaldsen
Biscuit porcelain
Late 19th century
33.5 x 14 x 18 cm
After Thorvaldsen's plaster model from 1817 in the Thorvaldsen Museum, Copenhagen, inve...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
18th Century Italian Neoclassic Inlaid Walnut Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Italian Neoclassic Inlaid Walnut Commode. Veneer Sienna Marble Top. This rare chest features a stunning rectangular veneered Sienna marble top over a two drawer case. Pa...
Category
18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture Signed Comana
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Carrara Marble Sculpture Signed Comana.
This beautifully executed Italian Carrara marble sculpture is mounted on a green marble plinth.
Gorgeous!
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble
Italian Console Table in the Style of Paolo Buffa, circa 1945
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Houston, TX
Italian sculpted walnut console table with cross bands and bronze sabots by Paolo Buffa, circa 1945.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Small Early 19th-Century Wedgwood Balck Basalt Vase on a square base
By Wedgwood
Located in Dresden, DE
This early 19th-century Wedgwood black basalt vase is a rare find...beautifully proportioned and irresistibly versatile. Its rich, matte finish complements...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Vintage Italian Alabaster Columnar Lamps with Ionic Capitals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of table lamps, of carved alabaster, each a round, Neoclassical, fluted column, surmounted by an Ionic capital, ending on round foot, and raised on square, graduated plinth base...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
A NEOCLASSICAL POSTMODERN COFFEE TABLE by JEAN-MICHEL WILMOTTE France 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and elegant rectangular coffee table, Post-Modernist, Neo-Antique, Neo-Classical, Memphis, with a geometric structure made of square-section metal tubes with a khaki patin...
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Early 20th Century Shabby Chic Venetian Beveled Mirror, South Florida Estate
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th Century Shabby Chic Venetian Beveled Mirror, South Florida Estate
Offered for sale is an early 20th century Venetian beveled mirror. The mirror has a shabby chic patina. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Large Sunburst Starburst Giltwood Mirror in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding carved giltwood sunburst starburst mirror, France, 1930s-1940s.
Large gilded sunburst mirror with design reminiscences in the manner of Gilbert Poillerat.
French Modern N...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
$3,281 Sale Price
20% Off
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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