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Neoclassical Furniture

NEOCLASSICAL STYLE

Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.

Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.

The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.

Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.

Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.

As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.

Find antique neoclassical furniture today on 1stDibs.

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Style: Neoclassical
Place of Origin: European
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Burl Walnut Marble Top Night Stands
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Burl Walnut, Brass Hardware, Original Black Italian Marble Tops Style: Italian Neoclassical These Italian night stands date to the ...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Antique NEOCLASSICAL Alabaster Pendant Light w. GREEK KEY Detailing, circa 1920.
Located in Lisse, NL
An exceptional antique amber alabaster ceiling fixture, perfect for an entry hall, bedroom, or any other space. A beautiful and authentic early 20th century alabaster pendant light ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Alabaster, Brass, Wire, Metal

Late 18th century Italian Neo Classical Hand Painted Panel
Located in Buisson, FR
Amazing neoclassical hand painted panel in fresco style. Italy circa 1780 Weathered, small losses. Measurements include the wooden base. H:52,5cm W:39,5cm D:7cm
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Couple of 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Silvered Wooden Candlesticks
Located in Buisson, FR
Great pair of wooden candleholders with their beautiful silver leaf gilding. Italy, circa 1760-1800. Weathered and small losses Measurements are individual and include the iron peak....
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

Mid-Century Neo-Classical Style Italian Carved Giltwood Side Tables W/ Rams Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century carved Giltwood side tables with Neo-classical styling. Each table is appointed with rams and hooves. They are both in very good condition with age appr...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Giltwood

David Michael Italian Neo-Classical Style Credenza Cabinet W/ Rosewood Inlay
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a magnificent piece! It is a custom piece imported by the highly regarded importers David Michael based in Virginia. David Michael is the trade name for David and Michael Sro...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Mahogany, Rosewood, Satinwood

18th Century Italian Carved Limestone Corinthian Capital
Located in Stamford, CT
18th century Italian Neoclassical carved limestone Corinthian capital. Weathered and broken, this architectural fragment makes an resonant outdoor or indoor decorative element. Gre...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Limestone

French Louis XVI Marble Top Inlaid Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
French Louis XVI period commode featuring exquisite geometric parquetry inlay and a richly veined demilune Breche marble top. Stamped "LB" in two places on the top under the marble. ...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

Pair of Martini Tripod Hand Forged Hoof Feet Side Table, in Stock
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of martini tripod hand forged hoof feet side table, in stock Hammered and forged iron iron Hand Made in France Warm black patina that gives it a timeless aesthetic. Available in...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

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

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Brass

Monumental Italian Mosaic Marble Top Specimen Cocktail Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Substantial Italian specimen coffee or cocktail table made on a monumental scale measuring 70 inches wide. The table features a large geometric mosaic of multi-colored honed marble i...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Metal

2 Small ART-DECO MODERNIST NEOCLASSICAL Craqueled Wood TABLE LAMPS, France 1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A small and elegant pair of ovoid table lamps, to be attributed, France 1960. These pieces bodies are made of massive wood "eggs" lacquered with a cre...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Early Paavo Tynell Pendant 1373 in Brass, Birch Opaline Glass, Taito 1930s
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful early example of Paavo Tynell’s 1930s lighting design, model 1373/5. A decorative piece with a dark stained birch ball in the center, five gracefully curved cast brass ar...
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1930s Finnish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Classic Brass adjustable Floor lamp 1970s Germany
Located in Den Haag, NL
Very nice Classic Floor lamp . Adjustable in height . comes with a Linen shade . Large E27 bulb needed . foot switch . Nice patine . Good condition .
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1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Grand French Neoclassical Marble Top Library or Console Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent 19th century French walnut library table or console table made on a grand scale. The table features a carved walnut frame crafted in the Louis XVI neoclassical taste with Nap...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

Italian 19th Century Inlay Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An extraordinary Italian walnut commode from the 19th century, Neoclassical in style, decorated with a graphic marquetry of dark/light woods that creates movement and definition over...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Fiorini Italian Neoclassical Cherry Arched Triple Bookcase China Display Cabinet
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Fiorini Italian Neoclassical solid cherry library bookcase or china cabinet featuring arcaded cherry and glass front doors opening to nine adjustable shelves. Features some L...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Glass, Cherry

Neoclassical Style Maison Baguès Two Tiers Brass Coffee Table. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant coffee table is made of brass with two glass shelves featuring bronze tassels on each corner. This is a French work by Maison Baguès. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

1970s , A pair of Club Lounge Chairs, Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A pair of Swedish lounge chairs from the 1970s, upholstered in luxurious green velour fabric. These armchairs feature a clean and inviting design with slightly flared armrests, plush...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Velvet, Beech, Pine

1970s , A pair of Club Lounge Chairs, Sweden
1970s , A pair of Club Lounge Chairs, Sweden
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Late 18th-Century Italian Neoclassical Walnut Writing Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant and understated neoclassical writing table in walnut, dating from the late 1700s. The large rectangular top features gently shaped edges and a smooth, generous surface tha...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Walnut

Huge Spanish Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Table Lamp with Winged Dragons
Located in Barcelona, ES
One of a kind Carved Alabaster Urn Lamp with Winged Dragon Handles, Spain, 1930s This stunning Art Deco period alabaster lamp has an elegant neoclassical urn design with foliage carv...
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20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture

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Alabaster

Antique Pair Black Opaline Neoclassical Table Lamps.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Antique Pair Black Opaline Neoclassical Table Lamps. Two matching slim black opaline table lamps in neoclassical style made circa 1890. Brass column neck and baluster shaped black ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Metal, Brass

French Pair of Reproduction Plaster Wall Planters
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French, 20th century plaster reproduction wall-mounted planters of stylized Medusa figures–not with an abundance of snakes emanating from her head but a thick mane of acanthus. Spira...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Plaster

Set Eight Fratelli Sanvito Neoclassical Fruitwood and Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Set of Eight Fratelli Sanvito for Versailles Design Center Neoclassical Fruitwood and Upholstered Dining Chairs. Two Armchairs and six side chairs. Fratelli Sanvito chairs are luxu...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Upholstery, Fruitwood

Neoclassical style. Hand-carved alabaster table lamp, Spain, 1950s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Hand-carved alabaster table lamp formed by two assembled parts: base and diffuser. Both pieces are hand-worked and turned, offering vegetal shapes of roses where the light is diffuse...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Alabaster

19th Century French Louis XVI Painted Marble Top Demilune Console
Located in Miami, FL
19th Century French Louis XVI painted marble top demilune console will make a beautiful accent for an entryway, hall or staircase! Resplendent with stunning architecture and embellis...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Italian Neo-Classic Maison Jansen Style Carved Painted Console Tables - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Italian carved and painted Neo-classical style console tables. They are ivory with French blue accents. They date to the 1970s and are in very good condition. Both ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Fruitwood

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Style Carved Marble Corinthian Capital
Located in Stamford, CT
19th century Neoclassical Italian hand carved marble Corinthian capital. Carved in high relief on three sides from white marble with a now weathered surface. The fourth side left unf...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

Artisan Blacksmith Work of a Sailing Ship Frigate in the Shap of a hanging lamp
Located in Hannover, DE
This lamp is made of wrought iron, and it's a perfect example of the amazing artistic and craftsmanship of the 19th century. Every part of this lamp is lovingly crafted by hand, ensu...
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1850s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

Portuguese 19th Century Hand-carved Stone Column
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A supremely elegant Portuguese 19th century, or earlier, carved stone column for Neoclassical beauty in any interior or patio. The column features a small abacus–the top surface–for ...
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19th Century Portuguese Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Stone

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 of Neoclassical Style Brass Side Tables with Black Lacquered Tops by Maison
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice pair of neoclassical style side tables is made of brass with black lacquered tops surrounded by an openwork gallery. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Italian 18th/ 19th Century Carved Giltwood Neo Classical Ornament With Birds
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful handcarved giltwoodornament depicting two birds. Italy circa 1780-1820 . Weathered and small losses Measurements individual and include the wooden base. H:28,5cm W:56cm D...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Early 20th Antique French Brass Bronze Bed , Queen Size
Located in Miami, FL
Stylish and unusual French antique brass bed. Rectangular in form but with smooth rounded corners, tubular rails and ball finials. A good quality wel...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Antique 19th C Greek Orthodox Icon Virgin Mary Jesus St. George Dragon 1800
Located in Portland, OR
A large & fine antique early 19th century hand-painted & gilded Greek Orthodox icon, egg tempera on panel, circa 1800. The icon with a central figural group of the Virgin & Jesus, th...
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1790s Greek Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Gold Leaf

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

Historistic crystal basket chandelier vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic crystal basket chandelier vienna around 1890s Original crystal glass Brass polished and stove enameled
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Ralph Lauren Barlett Zebra Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Beautiful and soft cushion made with Ralph Lauren Zebra Fabric.
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Maison Jansen Style Gilt Iron Cocktail Coffee Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant 20th century French iron cocktail or coffee table featuring a gilded finish. Crafted in the neoclassical directoire taste in the manner and style of Maison Jansen. The table ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

French Vintage Brass Glass Tiered Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A versatile midcentury French, Neoclassical brass & glass two-tiered round side table that will easily rise to the occasion as a serving trolley when entertaining. Four legs with flu...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Pair Late 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Wooden Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful pair of wooden candleholders with their original gilding. Original period pieces and rare to find as a pair. Italy, circa 1780-1800. Weathered and small losses. Measurement...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Neoclassical Pair of Gilt Bronze Bouillotte Lamps, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Bochum, NRW
A distinguished pair of early 20th-century French Bouillotte table lamps in gilt bronze, embodying the elegance and symmetry of neoclassical design. Crafted with substantial weight ...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal, Brass

19th Century Black Cabinet Cupboard from Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
This Danish cupboard may be used as a display cabinet or bookcase. The upper pane glass doors allow for lovely display of any collection held within. The newer professionally applied...
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19th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Oak

1920s French Neoclassical Burl Maple Full Size Bed Frame
Located in Miami, FL
A French Maple bed frame, dating from the early 20th century, sourced in Provence, France. Richly crafted with dramatic burl walnut veneers and floral marquetry inlays, the piece has...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Maple

Mid-19th Century French Banded Agate and Ormolu Jewel Casket, Miniature
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid-19th Century French Banded Agate and Ormolu Jewel Casket A refined French banded agate and gilt bronze (ormolu) rectangular jewel casket, mid-19th century, of hinged form with c...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Agate, Ormolu

Pair of Life-Size Patinated Bronze Garden Swans, France, 20th Century (Pre-WWII)
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Life-Size Patinated Bronze Garden Swans, France, 20th Century (Pre-WWII) A monumental and finely detailed pair of life-size patinated bron...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Round Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass Top by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and decorative round coffee table is made of brass with a black lacquered glass top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Oval Brass Bar Cart by Maison Bagués
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical Style Oval Drinks Trolley is all made of brass with fluted legs, large finials and removable glass trays. This is a French work by Maison Bagu...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

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

Fine Neoclassical Style Wall Mount Console With Greek Key Design
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Highly decorative and refined wall mount console table with cantered corners, dusty green Greek key design in relief, fluted and scrolled legs conjoined to a small tiered plinth. Th...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Hand Painted Night Stands Cabinets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Hand Painted Wood Style: Italian Neoclassical
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

19th Century Italian Carved Inlaid Mahogany Burl Full Bed
Located in Miami, FL
Italian carved walnut double bed dating back to the first half of 19th century, in good condition, with a great original patina. The elegant and unique bed frame...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Mahogany

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

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Bronze, Ormolu

Pair of Electrified 18th century Wrought Iron European Wall Sconces
Located in Leesburg, VA
Pair of Electrified 18th century Wrought Iron European Wall Sconces Anonymous Europe; late18th century Iron Approximate size: 26.5 (h) x 15 (w) x 5.5 (d) in. each This exquisite p...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

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

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Granite

Pair of Mahogany and Brass Side Tables or Bedsides Tables with Carrara Marble
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant pair of side tables or bedside tables is made of wood and brass with Carrara marble tops. These tables have 3 drawers. This is a French work in the style of Mai...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Brass

Italian, Lucca, Empire Period Walnut, Giltwood, and Ebonized Table, ca. 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a walnut circular top with above a conforming apron raised on a slightly hourglassed ebonized standard surmounted by a ring of gilded acanthus leaves, the bottom of the standa...
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Walnut

PETITE Vintage French Pastry Bar Cart Brass Glass Tray Serving Trolley Table
Located in Shreveport, LA
PETITE Vintage French Pastry Bar Cart Brass Glass Tray Serving Trolley Table. Direct from France, an elegant and versatile vintage two-tier French serving cart, in a very small ‘pas...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Italian Burl Walnut Marble-Top Night Stands by Cav. Emilio Bertini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Designer: Cav. Emilio Bertini Manufacturer: Cav. Emilio Bertini Materials: Burl Walnut, Brass Hardware, Original Pink Italian Marble Tops Style...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Brass

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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