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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
Place of Origin: English
2 Pairs of Wedgwood Bentley Black Basalt Urns and Cassolette/Jars 18th Century
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of four black basalt masterpieces, made by Wedgwood & Bentley at their Etruria works around 1775, represents the height of 18th-century English neoclassical design. Each pie...
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1770s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Stoneware

Antique English Pine Painted Dresser Chest of Drawers with Greek Key Motif
Located in Centennial, CO
An absolutely stunning antique hand painted dresser with distressed white paint and blue trompe l'oeil French line motif. The top drawers are embellished with a trompe l'oeil Greek k...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

68-Piece Dinner Set - Wedgwood - Columbia Gold - Complete for 12
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful porcelain dinner set, made by the English brand Wedgwood, from the Columbia Gold series. This service was produced by Wedgwood from 1964 to 1979. This complete set serves...
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1960s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair Antique Flight Barr Barr Worcester Porcelain Plates Apple Green Gold 1825
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of Flight, Barr, Barr Worcester porcelain plates was hand-painted at the Worcester factory, in England, circa 1825. They feature a vibrant apple green complemented by lavis...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Porcelain

Spode Neo-classical Greek Pattern Blue Soup Plates- Set of Ten
Located in Downingtown, PA
Greek Revival Dining: Set of 10 Spode "Phliasian Horseman" Soup Plates (c. 1806–1820) A fine set of 10 early 19th-century blue and white transfer-printed pottery soup plates by Spo...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Pearlware, Pottery

Large English Bronze Corinthian Column Lantern
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A distinguished and substantial bronze lantern of impressive scale, finely cast and exhibiting exceptional architectural detail. The rectangular body is framed by four elegant Corint...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Wedgwood Jasperware Green and White Vase English Neoclassical
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 'sage' green and white English Wedgwood Jasperware matte stoneware vase in the Neoclassical style, England, 1973. Vase has Renaissance/Neoc...
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Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Wedgwood Jasperware Blue and White Pitcher or Vase Neoclassical, England 19th C
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique English Wedgwood Jasperware blue and white pitcher, in the Neoclassical style, circa late 19th century, England. A beautifu...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Stoneware

English Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish Neoclassical Design
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white round jewelry dish with neoclassical design, circa 20th century, 1979, England...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

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Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware

Wedgwood Jasperware Urn Vase Neoclassical Design, Small
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, English Wedgwood Jasperware urn vase in the neoclassical design style, circa 20th century, England. Piece is a matte stonew...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

18th C. Wedgwood Tableware Creamware Pearlware Chestnut Basket Mared Pierced
By Josiah Wedgwood, AK Dutch Delftware, Royal Delft, Wedgewood, Delft
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Pearlware Wedgwood Creamware pottery Orange or Chestnut basket ,cover and stand. Very wall decorated in a underglaze blue Mared design. The basket and stand impressed under base "we...
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1770s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Creamware

Cast Composite Giant Clam Shell
Located in London, GB
A 20th century cast giant clam shell. Weathered condition.
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Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Composition

John and William Ridgway Armorial Cabinet Plate Hand Painted England Circa 1850
Located in Katonah, NY
This cabinet plate is a remarkable piece of hand-painted bone china from the John Ridgway factory in England, dating back to around 1850. Its intricate design is a testament to the c...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Porcelain

English Architectural Ceramic Sculpture Wall Fragment
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This painted wall pocket or sculpture is beautifully constructed and ornamented with an English Woman in the center. This piece would be a wonderful architectural element standing al...
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Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paint, Ceramic

Small Early 19th-Century Wedgwood Balck Basalt Vase on a square base
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...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Stoneware

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

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Ceramic, Stoneware

Ralph Lauren Home Spectator Black Dinnerware ~ Set of 8 Place Settings
Located in New York, NY
A set of 8 (eight) place settings in the Spectator black pattern by Ralph Lauren Home Collection. Porcelain. Signed, circa 1995-1996. This pattern is currently out of production. ...
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1990s English Neoclassical Furniture

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Porcelain

Spode Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Set of Dinner Plates-33 Plates
Located in Downingtown, PA
Greek Grandeur: Extensive Set of 33 Spode "Zeus in His Chariot" Dinner Plates (c. 1806–1820) An impressive and extensive set of 33 early 19th-century blue and white transfer-printed...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Pearlware, Pottery

Antique Portland Blue Jasperware Bowl with White Overlay by Wedgwood England
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A stunning Neoclassical Wedgwood Portland blue bowl with a white overlay. This piece is believed to have been a small sugar bowl, however we think it...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

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Ceramic

c. 1790 English George III Bowfront Sideboard
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1790 George III bowfront sideboard, English. A stylish example raised on square, tapered legs with spade feet. A lightly contrastin...
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1790s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Mahogany

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

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Ceramic, Stoneware

" Klismos"chair, 19th century
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
"Klismos" chair Stained walnut Of unusual design, the chair has a curved back attached to the seat by a triple support, Square seat, saber feet. England or Northern Europe, mid or late 19th century A design developed by the Greeks in the 5th century BC, the Klismos chair...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

18th Century Framed Greco-Roman Engraving, Sir William Hamilton
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century hand-colored engraving, with and unusual dynamic scene of a goddess riding a chariot pulled by two horses fighting off an attack by two griffins. With a heart-form in wh...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Pair of English 1920s Cast Stone Urns Ornaments with Fruit and Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English cast stone urns from circa 1920 with fruit and floral motifs on square bases. This pair of English cast stone urns, circa 1920, showcases an exquisite display of fr...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

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Cast Stone

Ten Large Crystal Champagne Flutes Hand-Blown Antique Glass England Circa 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
We are pleased to offer this wonderful set of ten English clear white champagne glasses, the funnel shaped bowls set upon a tubular stem rising from a circular foot. At the center on the bottom of the foot is a pontil mark (see images). The mark is the scar where the pontil was broken from the blown glass. This indicates that the glass was blown freehand as it was in the 18th century...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Crystal

Spode Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Blue Openwork Dessert Plates
Located in Downingtown, PA
Spode neo-classical Greek pattern blue openwork dessert plates, Ceres with a Priestess, Four plates (4) Early 19th century From a large collection of Greek pattern Spode- more pi...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Pearlware, Pottery

Pair of English Cast Iron Neoclassical Demilune Jardiniere Planters
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Patinated pair of English cast iron jardinaire garden planters featuring a rare demi-lune form. The planters are decorated with floral motif swag on each side centered by a Greco-Rom...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Trinket Dish with White Relief, England
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A classic of British design: an authentic blue Wedgwood jasperware dish with crisp white neoclassical relief. Crafted in England, this petite tray showcases the matte, powder-blue bo...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

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Ceramic, Clay

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.
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Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

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Composition

19th Century English Giltwood and Marble Narrow Console Table
Located in Doylestown, PA
Exceptional antique English giltwood and marble top narrow console table, ca. 1880. A rectangular, white beveled marble top rests on a swag wrapped frieze, supported on curved front ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

12 Royal Crown Derby Porcelain Border Imari Pattern 8450 Bread Butter Plates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine set of 12 Royal Crown Derby porcelain bread & butter plates. In the Border Imari pattern (No. 8450). Consisting of 12 plates all with scalloped rims, gilt highlights, and im...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

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Porcelain

Antique 21 piece Doric China Longton Stafford Porcelain Tea Set 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful Antique Doric China High Street Longton Staffordshire porcelain tea set Circa 1926 - 35 in date.   It contains 21 pieces and is beautifully made with superb decor...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

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Porcelain

A Pair of Cast Iron Urns
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A pair of painted cast iron neoclassical urns with fluted bodies, swag decoration and domed lids. To be displayed inside or in the garden. Wonderful condition. England, 1910
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1910s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

Faux Book / Tome Gilt Tooled Leather Bronze Table Box Old English Homes
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Faux Book / Tome Gilt Tooled Leather & Bronze Table Box 'Old English Homes' This exquisite faux book or tome box is a remarkable piece of decorative art, blending meticulous crafts...
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Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

1970s Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Cache Pot Jardiniere
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Wedgwood, a light Blue Jasperware cache pot or jardiniere, date marked 1970. Jasperware, introduced by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s, is a type of unglazed stoneware known for i...
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1970s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Stoneware

Pair of Roman Style Weathered Stone Horse Heads
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An interesting pair of lifesize Roman style composition stone horse heads, beautifully weathered by exposure to the elements over many years. Well-sculpted, the maker has captured t...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sandstone

Antique Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Neoclassical Plaque
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Wedgwood large blue and white jasperware plaque with the company impressed mark on verso. Four of the nine Greek Muses are shown standing in their classical poses with their i...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Porcelain

Wedgwood Jasperware Black Basalt White Jewelry Dish Neoclassical, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
An English Wedgwood Jasperware black basalt and white stoneware rectangular jewelry dish with Neoclassical design, 1963, England. Piece is a matte bla...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

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Pottery, Stoneware

English Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish Neoclassical Design
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white round jewelry dish with neoclassical design, circa 20th century, 1979, England...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

18th Century Wedgwood Tricolor Jasper Ware Pegasus Vase
Located in Asheville, NC
Wedgwood's Etruria factory, Staffordshire, 1786. Green Jasper dip on solid white Jasper ware ground, with finely tooled, applied white Jasper bas-relief. White figural Pegasus surmou...
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1780s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Wedgwood Jasperware Neo-Classical Vase with Flower Frog, 1968
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Wedgwood Jasperware Neo-Classical blue and white stoneware vase with a flower frog insert, date marked 1968. The vase is sprig decorated with classical figures and banded with a r...
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1960s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Stoneware

Sterling Corinthian Column Candlesticks Sheffield, 1899, Martin, Hall Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sterling Corinthian Column Candlesticks Sheffield, 1899, Martin, Hall & Co. A magnificent diminutive pair of late Victorian sterling silver candlesticks by Martin, Hall & Co., Sheff...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Copeland Garrett Pottery Neo-Classical Greek Pattern Large Blue Dish
Located in Downingtown, PA
The Greek Revival: Copeland & Garrett Centaur Dish Object: Rectangular Transfer-Printed Serving Dish (Platter) Maker: Copeland & Garrett (Successors to Spode) Pattern: Greek Pattern...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Pearlware, Pottery

Pair Modern Wedgwood Black Jasper Ware Ewers, Sacred to Bacchus and Neptune
Located in Asheville, NC
Barlaston, Staffordshire, 1988, each solid black jasper moulded body bolted on respective base and plinth, white jasper bas- and haut-relief decoration applied throughout, white jasp...
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1980s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Stoneware

Original Antique Print of The Greek Goddess, Hebe. Dated 1833
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful image of Hebe Fine steel engraving. Published by Fisher. Dated 1833 Unframed.
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1830s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Paper

Bronze Young Man Sculpture
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This striking bronze sculpture portrays a young boy in a moment of poised concentration, just before releasing his sling. The piece captures silent tension and inner focus with remar...
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1920s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Pair Late 19th C. English Neoclassic Carved Oak Silverplated Wall Shelves
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Oak and Silvered Metal Wall Shelves / Brackets A refined pair of late 19th-century English neoclassical wall brackets, exquisitely cra...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Regency Rosewood and Marquetry Chess Table with Game Set, England, 19th Century
Located in North Miami, FL
A rare and distinguished piece of English Regency design, this exceptional rosewood occasional chess table dates to the mid-19th century and exemplifies the elegance, balance, and ma...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

A Very large And Substantial English Stone Urn And Pedestal
Located in London, GB
A very large substantial and organically well weathered Classical recon stone urn and pedestal. The egg and dart rim with gadrooned urn sitting on a tapering socle. The urn is stood ...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

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Cast Stone

Pair Antique Wedgwood Creamware Tureens Neoclassical England Circa 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of Wedgwood creamware sauce tureens with original attached underplates and spoons, made circa 1820 in the refined Neoclassical style popular during the Regency era. Each turee...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Creamware

18th Century Portrait Color Engraving, Original Frame, A Saint Giles s Beauty
Located in Stamford, CT
Stipple and etching, printed in dark brown ink with hand-coloring.  Likely the original late 18th century frame and thus the print is in excellent condition. Print made by Francesco Bartolozzi...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Paper

Set of Monumental 2.38m Tall Weathered English Neoclassical Style Garden Urns
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautifully weathered set of monumental 2.38m tall English neoclassical style garden urns, reclaimed from the private estate of a world-famous UK-based music producer. Crafted from composition stone, these outstanding neoclassical style urns are an extraordinary feature for a large garden, looking particularly striking either side of a courtyard arch or stone pathway. They could even be used at the entrance to a property, their large scale and imposing classical design bringing an air of grandeur to any property in an instant. Each garden urn is made of up of 5 pieces; the body carved with neoclassical figures in relief between impressive scrolling handles above socle bases, elevated by a 3-piece composition stone pedestal embellished with wreaths to all four sides. Their fine craftsmanship and character natural weathering makes these monumental garden urns...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

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Stone

Large English Brass Oil Lamp Converted to Electrical Table Lamp
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Antique English brass oil lamp, converted to electrical table lamp. Fluted column on four feet brass base. Recently rewired with one brass Edison E-27 light socket for a large sized ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Mid-Century office chair in wood, American Clerk chair 1930s
Located in Argelato, BO
Antique swivel office armchair in solid wood, made in the 1930s and perfectly preserved. The armchair, in excellent state of conservation, will give elegance and character to your ...
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1930s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Pair Blue and White Antique Wedgwood Soup Tureens Mared Pattern Circa 1840
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite pair of Wedgwood blue and white Mared pattern soup tureens was made in England circa 1840. The design features a loop of delicate "pearls" encircling the center, compl...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Pearlware

Regency Period Spode Neo-classical Greek Pattern Blue Dessert Dishes- a Pair
Located in Downingtown, PA
Regency Spode neo-Classical Greek pattern blue rectangular dessert dishes, Four figures in battle, Early 19th century The Spode Greek pattern pott...
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Early 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Cast Iron Campana Form Garden Urns, A Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Pair of Late 19th Century/Early 20th Century Cast Iron Campana-Form Garden Urns. They have a broad, outwardly flared rim, flanking acanthus side handles, and a bulbous lower body. ...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

Tall Sterling Corinthian Column Candlesticks Sheffield, 1899 William Hutton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elegant Pair of Tall Sterling Silver Corinthian Column Candlesticks by William Hutton & Sons, Sheffield, 1899 An impressive pair of 9" tall sterling silver candlesticks...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Pair Antique Wedgwood Black Basalt Vases England Late 18th Century Circa 1775
Located in Katonah, NY
This exceptional pair of antique black basalt vases was made by Wedgwood & Bentley in the late 18th century, circa 1775. The vases are sculpted in deep solid relief with bacchanalia...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Stoneware

Spode Copeland Jardiniere Blue and White Transferware with Gilt
Located in Worcester Park, GB
A beautiful example of classic English transferware, this vintage Spode Copeland Italian cachepot features the maker's iconic 1816 ‘Italian’ pattern—rend...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

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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