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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
Early 18c. Italian Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique mirror, having a rectangular frame of giltwood, its cockbeaded border, surmounted by a fluted urn, flanked by swags of laureling, raised on paw feet.
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

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...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

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

Pair of Large Scale Italian Neoclassical Terracotta Lucite Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Large Scale Italian Neoclassical Terracotta & Lucite lamps Italy, Circa 1980s Each one a substantial a substantial vase decorated ...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Terracotta, Lucite

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

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Porcelain

Louis XVI Style Bronze and Marble Garniture Set with Clock Candelabras
Located in Astoria, NY
Louis XVI Style Patinated and Gilt Bronze and White Marble Three Piece Clock Set, late 19th century, comprising a globe clock, with strike on bell timepiece movement, supported by th...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal, Bronze, Ormolu

Italian Venetian Carved Floral Settee
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian (18th century) cream painted and gilt trimmed carved floral design settee with roll arms and carving on back (restorations to interior f...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French 7 Ft. Tall Gold Mirror w/Beautifully Carved Trim, 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A tall French gold-toned wall mirror with great trim from the 19th century. This antique mirror from France has a robust, rectangular-shape and designed with clean lines about the ou...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Neoclassical Style French Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique French Neoclassical leather topped desk with three drawers. Finished in a painted hunter green color with brass accents. Top is a pale green leather.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Leather, Wood, Paint

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

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Sandstone

Neoclassical Rosewood and Marble Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
Neoclassical rosewood and marble table, probably French, circa 1940s, possibly earlier. It is constructed of rosewood and other woods with brass ...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Antique Signed 18th Century Sevres Porcelain Floral Cornflower Cup Saucer
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique French porcelain cup & saucer pair. By Sevres. In a blue Cornflower pattern. Each with blue floral decoration with gilt accents to the rim, footrim, and body. The saucer also with a pink flower to its center. Marked 'Bo' - likely for painter Henry-Germain Boileau fils. Circa 1792. Fully marked to the base of each. Simply a wonderful Sevres cup and saucer...
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1790s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Porcelain

Psyche Revived by Cupid’s Kiss Sculpture
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
Psyche revived by Cupid’s kiss. After Canova. Beautifully carved in fine statuary marble. The winged young man who has just landed on a rock where a ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Statuary Marble

Historistic fire gilted table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic fire gilted table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s Original condition The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Italian Neo Classic Wall Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Standout pair of antique Italian three light wall sconces crafted in metal and brass in classical form with a contrived verdigris finish having floral wreaths, urns, medallions and a...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Beautiful pair of 19th century Italian Walnut Demilune Tables with Inset Marble
Located in Richmond, VA
Beautiful pair of 19th century Italian walnut demilune tables with inset marble tops and partial ebonzied borders on the frieze and legs. These tables are fantastic. Great color and ...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

Italian Neoclassical Foliage Medallion Marble Top Console w/ Fluted Legs, C 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Neoclassical gilt demi-lune marble top console with central decorative flower basket, flanking corner foliage medallions, and resting on tapered fluted legs. Late 18th Century
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1780s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

Antique German Greek Key Rimmed Luncheon Salad Plates by C. Tielsch Altwasser
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning set of antique Greek Key rimmed Luncheon & Salad Plates, service for six By C. Tielsch Altwasser Germany, early 20th century Sala...
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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Furniture

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Porcelain

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

Mid-Century Neo-Classical Style Hand Painted Console Tables W/ Dolphins -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of neo-classical style carved and hand painted console tables with distressed mirrored backs. The top has a serpentine form . The bases have dolphin / koi fish support...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Mirror, Wood

Antique French Neo-Classical Style Carved Gilt Painted Wood Fragment Table Lamp
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French architectural fragment that has been modified into a table lamp. The wiring is vintage and was completed by B&P in Tennessee. The finish is an antique white and a si...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

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

Louis XVI or Directoire Mahogany Extending Dining Table
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an exceptional late 18th/early 19th century French mahogany extending dining table. The beauty and rarity of this table make it a stand out choice for any dining room. It can...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

French 1940s Ebonized Dining Table
Located in Buchanan, NY
This elegant circular French 1940s neoclassical style mahogany veneered dining table features graceful tapered legs on brass sabots and it is has been recently refinished in a rich d...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Mahogany

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Prickets Large Blue Candlesticks wired for Lamps
Located in Milano, MI
Pair of Italian neoclassical table lamp bases from Tuscany, antique circular Rocchetto candleholders blue and Siena yellow painted pin...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of English Neoclassical Antique Faux Marble Painted Pine Columns
Located in Shippensburg, PA
PAIR OF FAUX MARBLE PAINTED PINE COLUMNS IN ORIGINAL PAINT Probably English, circa first quarter of the 20th century Item # 403DWS18A A great pair of substantial columns, they are e...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

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Pine, Paint

Italian Faux Marbleized Gilt Acanthus and Berry Wall Mounted Console, Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian Faux marbleized wall-mounted console with a gilded lambs tongue egg and dart border, gilded scrolled acanthus legs, exterior and interior floral medallions, and resting on sc...
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

Neoclassic Period French Marble-Top Commode w/Paw Feet Lion s Head Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic painted wood commode with marble top from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France features a rectangular-shaped white/gray marble top, above a case...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Birch, Velvet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of green grey velvet and birch lounge chairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat Height (inches): 16” Arm Height (inches): 18.44" All items ship from High Point...
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1930s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Velvet, Birch

19th C. Religious Oil Painting “Madonna of the Harpies” After Andrea Del Sarto
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a library, study, or formal living room with this exceptional 19th-century Italian devotional painting. Created in Italy circa 1850, this large hand-painted oil on canvas i...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Canvas, Giltwood

Oval Brass Drinks Trolley by Maison Bagués
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style oval bar cart is all made of brass. It has two removable oval trays made of glass and surrounded by a delicate brass gallery. This is a French work by famous ...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

4 Historistic wall lamps with cut glass shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
4 Historistic wall lamps with cut glass shade vienna around 1890s Brass polished and stove enameled Original antique Cut glass shades The price is for all 4
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Boho Cast Bronze Figure of David
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A powerful and iconic vintage sculpture, this piece is a masterful reproduction after the celebrated 1872 masterpiece "David" by French sculptor Antonin Mercié. Cast in metal with a ...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

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

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Brass

Monumental Pair of Italian Carved Stone Obelisks with Elephants
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of finely carved elegant stone obelisks decorated with leave garlands, on a square base. Inspired by Bernini's elephant in Piazza della Minerva Rome. Timeless decoration for y...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone

A Monumental Italian Neoclassic Triumphal Military Wall Plaque
Located in Queens, NY
Roman fruitwood trophy wall plaque carved with the forms of armor, halberds, and other military regalia.
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18th Century and Earlier Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Fruitwood

Neoclassical Style Brass Bar Cart by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice neoclassical style bar cart is made of brass. Both trays are removable. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Pair Early 20th Century French Carved Weathered Stone Garden Urns Planters
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a garden, terrace, or courtyard with this pair of elegant antique planters. Crafted in France circa 1920, each shallow bowl-form urn is hand-carved from stone and rests on a...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Cast Stone

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

Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Bronze and Iron Fire Dogs or Andirons
Located in Barntrup, DE
Elegant antique French Neoclassical fire dogs in bronze and wrought iron, circa 1890s – refined details, urn finials, and paw feet, perfect for adding grandeur to any fireplace. A r...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Wedgwood Jasperware Neoclassical Royal Blue Etruscan Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Wedgwood, a deep blue Neo-Classical style pitcher, in the Etruscan shape and pattern, date marked 1930s. White sprigged figural decoration applied over a deep blue ground. The ...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

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Stoneware

Midcentury Coffee Centre Table, Carved Nanto s Stone Achille Grassi Attributed
By Achille Grassi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
1960s coffee table, neoclassical Nanto stone columns, Vicenza white stone or famous Palladio stone, wrought iron central crosspiece and beveled polished edge, bevelled thick crystal ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Stone, Crystal, Iron

French Walnut Veneer Table, 1940s
Located in Miami, FL
19th Spanish side table with cared Solomonic turned legs and iron stretcher. The top has a carved edges and a beautiful grain and patina.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Walnut

Clay Female Portrait Bust Sculpture
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Emotive FRENCH Neoclassical Bust. Intentional unfinished appearance; unglazed rough texture, emphasizes the beauty and imperfection of natural forms.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Clay, Terracotta

Pair, Bronze Neoclassical 2 Candlelight Sea Serpent Candleholders Candlesticks
Located in Miami, FL
Italian Pair of Grand Tour Neoclassical Bronze 2 Candlelight Sea Serpent figurative candlesticks, candleholders. These Asian inspired sculptural curved candlesticks feature a fish-li...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Italian Tray With A Greek Key Design
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Tray With A Greek Key Design. Offered is a lovely round Italian pewter tray with a beautiufl Greek key design around the perimeter. This tray can be used as a serving tray fo...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Pewter

Italian Neo-Classic White Marble Center Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic (18th Century) center table with 2 white marble bases having carved winged lions and claw feet centering a rouge & Siena marble rondel...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

Swedish Grace nickel silver table lamp, CG Hallberg, Stockholm, Sweden, 1920s
Located in Forserum, SE
A beautiful Scandinavian neoclassical table lamp from the 1920s, produced by the renowned Swedish silversmithing company CG Hallberg in Stockholm. It features a gracefully slender st...
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1920s Swedish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Silver Plate

Vintage Traditional Neoclassical Georgian Lamps Rouge Marble Column Table lamps
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Vintage High end Italian marble alabaster column table lamps Traditional High End Neoclassical Georgian Lamps Red Rouge Marble Column Table Lamps Style: Napoleonic, Empire, Regency, ...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Alabaster, Marble

Large Pair French Neoclassical Style Ormolu Gold Lapis Lazuli Blue Vases
Located in London, GB
Large Pair French Neoclassical Style Ormolu Gold Lapis Lazuli Blue Vases French, 20th Century Height 145cm, width 60cm, depth 45cm A striking example of 20th-century French Neoclas...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu

Austrian Bronze Iron Neoclassical Trash Can / Wastepaper Basket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Austrian bronze & iron neoclassical trash can / wastepaper basket Austria, circa early 20th century Of oval form with a continuous trellis, garland and flowerhead motif. Beautiful...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze, Iron

Pair Large 18th Century French Neoclassical Carved Oak Ornaments
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful pair 18th century neoclassical carved oak ornaments. France circa 1780. Weathered, small losses and old repairs. Measurements are individual and include the wooden base.
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Oak

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Figural Foliage Giltwood Pedestals on Paw Feet 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Italian Neoclassical figural foliage painted and giltwood pedestals with molded edge gilt squared tops, flanking figural gilt cherubs, central acanthus foliage scroll work, f...
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1770s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Fine Large Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century French Academic Drawing
Located in Hudson, NY
This fine drawing while unsigned is an excellent example of sketch work done in sanguine as preparatory work for large finished paintings. Created in France during the days of artist...
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Late 18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood, Paper

20th Century Sea Scape (1911-1995) By Alexander Dzigurski
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
20th Century Sea Scape (1911-1995) By Alexander Dzigurski Beautiful painting purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Giltwood, Paint

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

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Brass

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

Antique French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, Early 19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 19th century French Neoclassical Period fireback depicting a floral decotration. The fireback is made of cast iron and has a brown patina. Upon request, it can be made black/...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

Armchair in mahogany in the manner of G.F. Hetsch, Denmark 1830 s.
Located in Valby, 84
early 19th-century mahogany armchair, crafted circa 1830, in the refined manner of Danish architect and designer Gustav Friedrich Hetsch. The c...
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1830s Danish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Fabric, Mahogany

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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