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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.

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Style: Neoclassical
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Day Bed Sofa
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Swedish sofa day bed from the Gustavian period hand scraped to original paint with a nicely upholstered seat. The frame features a guilloché pattern and the tapered and fluted legs...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Textile, Wood

A Belgian Neoclassical style Three-Drawer Oak Commode, C. 1860.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome mid-19th-century Belgian oak commode featuring top with dentil molded detail above three full-width drawers framed with stepped molding and brass ring pulls. The case rest...
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Late 19th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Oak

A French Carved Limestone Circular Center/Dining Table on a Baluster-form Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
this classically styled table hand-crafted in France with thick circular top with bullnose edge; raised on a robust and shapely baluster-form base; overall even wear and patina to su...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Neoclassical Greco-Roman Klismos Chaise Lounge 3 Available
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare, late 20th Century Neoclassical Greco Roman Klismos Chaise Lounge, crafted from cast aluminum by Restoration Hardware. A modern interpretation of t...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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. ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique Christofle Silvered Bronze Jardiniere Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
Antique (19th century) French silvered bronze centerpiece bowl or jardiniere by Christofle, 20 by 13 3/4 by 6 inches, features engraved crests paying tribute to the CERCLE NATIONAL D...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th C. French Gilt Bronze Ormolu Bow Garland Appliqué Tabletop Fragment Swag
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous antique 19th-Century French gilt bronze ormolu bow and garland appliqué tabletop fragment or swag with an easel back. This stunning piece is finely cast and heavy with a l...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Ormolu

Neoclassical Wrought Iron Bronze Bench, France 1950 s
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price i...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

1920 s Caldwell Double Lights Sconces with Mirror Backplate
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell double light sconces with sunburst shaped etched mirrored back plate
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Style Brass Psyche Mirror In The Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style swinging psyche mirror. is all made of brass with a beveled mirror. This is a French work in the Style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

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 ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Neoclassical Federal-Style Twin Bed Frame
Located in Trenton, NJ
This vintage twin bed frame embodies the timeless elegance of the Neoclassical and Federal traditions, with clean architectural lines, crisp painted accents, and refined decorative details. Designed with a strong sense of symmetry and proportion, the bed blends the formality of early American style with a touch of playful painted charm. The headboard and footboard are crafted from solid wood, offering durability as well as a warm foundation for the painted finish. Both pieces are accented by subtle carved finials at each corner, nodding to the classical columns and urns that inspired Federal furniture makers. Finished in a soft blue with contrasting white trim, the bed has a graceful two-tone look that highlights its frame while keeping the aesthetic light and airy. Connecting the structure are sturdy metal side rails, a feature often seen in 20th-century reproductions of early American beds...
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Louis Philippe Style 4 Doors Sideboard in Oak, 100% made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This large sideboard is made of solid French Oak and typical of the Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th century in France caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet, etc....
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2010s French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak

Late 19th Century Giltwood Pier Mirror In The George III Neo-classical Style
Located in Dublin, IE
A very attractive and decorative 19th century giltwood pier mirror of tall rectangular form, richly carved and retaining a bright water-gilt surface. The cresting features a classica...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

19th Century French Neoclassical Painted Console Table With Folding Top
Located in Charleston, SC
Early 19th century French neoclassical console table crafted with meticulous attention to detail, finely carved all sides wooden frame, adorned with classical motifs. The console ta...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century French Neoclassical Style Painted Commode
Located in Houston, TX
19th century French neoclassical style painted commode. Stunning 19th century French Neoclassical walnut commode or chest of drawers...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set 8 Antique English Worcester Porcelain Hand Painted Strawberry Pattern C.1820
Located in Katonah, NY
This antique Worcester porcelain dessert set was hand-gilded in England during the Regency period, around 1820. Created by Flight Barr Worcester, the set features the distinctive "St...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Brass Tripode Floor Lamp with Claw Feet by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style tripode floor lamp is made of brass with claw feet. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Michael Taylor Montecito Garden Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare set of six Michael Taylor designs Montecito dining armchairs (model #MTD-1078) featuring a dramatic black powder coated finish. The iconic chairs have smooth ball finials on the...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

2 Vintage Architectural Lion Head Corbels Columns Pillars Sculpture Stands 49"
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two vintage Raymond Enkeboll style columns / corbels / pillars / stands. Made of composite featuring ornate lion heads, acanthus designs, and...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Composition

Leopardo Fabric by the Yard
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This listing is for one yard of Leopardo fabric.
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2010s Belgian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Églomisé Mirror in White and Gold
Located in Essex, MA
Italian Neoclassical Églomisé Mirror A striking Italian églomisé mirror featuring an octagonal form with beveled glass panels hand-decorated in...
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Early 20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Mirror, Paint

Magnificent Decorative Gilt Crystal Chandelier With 35 Arms
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional gilded brass and crystal chandelier, a grand statement piece , richly adorned with hand-cut glass and intricate classical detailing. This 35 light chandelier ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Metal

The Lions of Florence, Monumental Pair of Italian Carved Limestone Medici Lions
Located in Dallas, TX
The monumental size of this pair of hand-carved limestone lions is quite impressive, and their stature has been embellished by positioning them on classic, rectangular pedestals. Florence, Italy, is known for its artistic depictions of lions, ranging from the city’s coat of arms to the famous Marzocco lion that is currently part of Piazza della Signoria, and of course, the Medici lions, which inspired this pair. Just like the original Medici, these lions mirror...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Round Reed Barton Silverplate Candy Dish or Catchall
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite round silverplate candy dish by Reed & Barton. This pretty dish will be great on a coffee table or credenza for your favorite candies or even used as a catchall or trinket d...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Silver Plate

John Salterini Wrought Iron Dining Set, Oval Glass Top, 1940s, USA
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a spectacular rarely found John Salterini wrought iron dining set with an oval glass top table with two arm chairs and four side chairs. Unusual "tree of life" type decoratio...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Neoclassical Mahogany Extendable Dining Table for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
For restoration. A finely crafted neoclassical oval mahogany dining table with a plain apron. Along with three leaves. Raised on six cylindrical tapering legs with ring turned tops a...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Wedgwood blue and white jasperware jewelry tray
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine Wedgwood jasperware jewelry tray, beautiful neoclassical style item decorated with white antique-style scenes and an elegant laurels...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Maitland Smith Neoclassical Style Iron Brass Tessellated Marble Lion Pedestal I
Located in Houston, TX
Maitland Smith neoclassical style tessellated marble lion pedestal featuring painted iron legs with lion's paw feet and lion head finials, painted iron rope and tassels.
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal, Iron, Brass

Fine Alabaster Grand Tour Urn
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-Classic Fine Alabaster Grand Tour (19th Century) Urn with carved floral details and filigree design top section having 2 handles and resting on a square base (1 handle re...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

A NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC Lacquer COFFEE TABLE by JEAN-CLAUDE MAHEY France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and luxurious rectangular coffee table, Post-Modernist, Shabby-Chic, base in black lacquered wood, thick square section top in burgundy red lacquered wood (deep and intens...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pr. Finely Executed Ornithological Neoclassical Decorated Meissen Ewers 19th C
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare and exceptionally elaborate pair of Meissen porcelain ewers, dating to the mid-19th century, executed in a richly sculptural Rococo Revival idiom, each marked beneath with the...
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Mid-19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Enamel

Wedgwood blue and white jasperware candleholders
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Fine pair of Wedgwood jasperware candleholder, neoclassical style item decorated with white flowers and leaves friezes on a sky-blue background. Jasperware, or jasper ware, is a type...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Stoneware

Set of 8 Neoclassical Style Mastercraft Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 8 vintage Mastercraft Neoclassical style dining chairs. Ebonized chairs with bronze sabots have been professionally restored and upholstered in very nice coral colored faux le...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Large Carved Limestone Garden Statue from a Property in Nice, France, Circa 1860
Located in Dallas, TX
This large limestone garden statue faithfully interprets an original marble statue from 1802 depicting the goddess Venus stepping out of a bath. Our statue was hand-carved circa 1860...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Italian Neo-Classical Or Biedermeier Style Burl Wood Bloomingdale’s Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a handsome Italian burl wood commode crafted in Italy for Bloomingdale’s. It has Biedermeier or neo-classical styling. The drawers are paper lined and have dovetail construct...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Granite

French Persephone and Hades Fireback / Backsplash, Neoclassical Period
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Demeter, the goddess of the crops and harvest, and Zeus, the king of the gods, had a daughter, Persephone. One day while Persephone was gathering wild flowers she was abducted by Had...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage French Neoclassical Figural Bronze Merman Mermaid Glass Top Coffee Table
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage French Neoclassical Style Figural Red Patinated Bronze "Merman/Mermaid" Glass...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Louis Philippe Style Leather Top Desk With Side Pullouts and Gilt Accents
Located in Essex, MA
Louis Philippe style leather top desk with side pullouts. A very good-sized desk with tapered legs topped with black ebony caps and elegant neoclassical design decorative brass finia...
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Materials

Brass, Iron

Vintage European 25S Santa Claus Christmas Ornaments Figurines
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cute set if 25 Vintage European Mercury glass Handpainted Christmas ornaments/ Christmas Santa Claus in beautiful red and gold with glitter.
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1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

Brass Candelabra Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a brass Neoclassical candelabra style chandelier that houses 6 lights, hardwired and ready to be installed.
Category

20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian 19th Century Big Size Florence Architectural Hand-Colored Print
Located in Scandicci, Florence
A rare extra-large reproduction print, printed on engraving paper with an antique star press and watercolored by hand representing an antique capital. The capital's from a collection...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

18th -19th Century French Neoclassical Period Venus Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French fireback with the goddess Venus. Venus is holding her mirror and a bunch of flowers. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. The style of the fi...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Cherub or Putti Terracotta Planter or Urn by Bitossi Filippo - Italy
Located in St. Louis, MO
Wonderful vintage Bitossi Filippo - Italy red terracotta garden planter, urn or flower pot decorated with a continuous frieze of dancing putti / cerubs carrying fruity festoons. Stam...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Neoclassical Style Black Mirrored Center Table
Located in Lambertville, NJ
French Directoire style round center table by Global Views, Late 20th Century. This tall matte black painted table features a reflective inset black glass top with polished silver t...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

5 Antique Meissen Porcelain Neoclassical Reticulated Bowls with Deutsche Blumen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 5 antique Neoclassical German porcelain bowls. By Meissen. Each with hand painted Deutsche Blumen floral sprays to the center wit...
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1810s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Matching Pair of Large Early School House Flush Mounts
Located in Peekskill, NY
This are the real thing... early school house lamps. This is about as large as they came and in a unique style that you don't see reproduced. This is an impressive pair of milk glass...
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Milk Glass

Italian Bronze Garden Statue or Fountain of Pan Playing Flute, Early 20th C
Located in St. Louis, MO
Antique Italian bronze & copper garden statue or sculpture of pan playing flute while standing on a conch shell on an oval plinth. From an estate with a wo...
Category

1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Copper

19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Pedestal or Decorative Stand
Located in Miami, FL
A fine 19th century Italian hand-carved Carrara marble pedestal sculpted from luxurious Carrara marble, the choice of sculptors for centuries, it features a tiered twist design, one ...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Walnut Apollo Sunburst Demilunes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Phenomenal pair of 18th century Italian demi-lune console tables featuring neoclassical Greco-Roman plaques having an Apollo bust with a radiating sunbur...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Italian Brass Chandelier 1920 Hand-Knotted Crystals in Amber Smoke Grey Clear
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant chandelier was crafted in Italy around 1920 and reflects the refined neoclassical Historicist style of the early 20th century. It combines the decorative tradition of th...
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Set of 8 Rose Tarlow Solid Wood Cane Back Armchairs, Made in Los Angeles, USA
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight Rose Tarlow Melrose House armchairs, designed and handcrafted in Los Angeles, California, USA, exemplifying the timeless elegance and quality for which Rose Tarlow is in...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

Oval Brass Drinks Trolley in The Style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant oval drinks trolley is made of brass with glass shelves. Top tray is removable and there is a bottles holder on the bootom shelf. This is a French work in the style of M...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Pair of Wildwood Black and Gold Table Lamps with Paw Feet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive pair of square columnar neoclassical style table lamps by Wildwood having urn decoration and a rich leathery texture. Fancy antiqued brass paw feet complete the rich styl...
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1990s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Neoclassical Style Brass HorseHeads Fireplace Tools in the Styl of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant neoclassical style horseheads fireplace tools is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1950
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Classical Plaster Male Bust of Hermes Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust of Hermes sculpture USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 8"W x 5"D x 13.25"H. Good original vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plaster

American Antique Fireplace 8 pcs Set Andirons Screen Tools
Located in Boca Raton, FL
American antique heavy brass fireplace set comprising firescreen, andirons and 5 pcs fireplace tools set. Age related rusting at the screen bottom Screen size- 30” H by 12,5” +26”+12...
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Early 1900s Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

French Brass Table Mirror with Adjustable Frame, Circa 1930s
Located in Paris, FR
A fantastic French circa 1930s table mirror framed in solid brass, featuring an adjustable tilting mechanism. Its refined design includes decorative finials making it a timeless addi...
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1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Advertising “SODAS” Metal Embossed Sign
Located in New York, NY
Great looking rare original large size embossed metal advertising “SODAS” sign..Looks like it came from an old country mom and pop store . All metal with a...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

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.