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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: Italian
Bronze Bust of a Classical Female Figure
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Italian Patinated Bronze Bust of a Classical Woman, likely inspired by Greco-Roman goddesses or muses. The bust features finely detailed, flowing curls and an elegant ex...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Italian Neo-Classic Onyx Pedestal
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classic style (19th/20th Cent) beige and brown veining marble low pedestal with a cylindrical form centered between a square top and base. Repair to base.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

Italian 18th Century Neoclassical Carved and Gilt Console Table with Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical period painted and gilt console table from the 18th century, with white marble top and hand-carved décor. Created in Italy during the 18th century, this Neocl...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

Sculpture of Flora, Italy, circa 1880
Located in Greding, DE
Plaster sculpture of flora after a classical original with windswept skirt and pinned up curly hair.
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1880s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Plaster

Italian Nickel and Brass Tripod Drinks Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Sweet tripod nickel and brass Neoclassical Gueridon / Drinks table with glass top. Rope design around top & on legs. Much attention to detail.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Nickel

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

Marble Busts of Roman. Circa 1830
Located in Charleston, SC
Marble Busts of Roman on pedestal. Early 19th Century
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1830s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

Pair Neoclassical Greco-Roman Style Pier Console Mirrors
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Regal pair of Italian Regency console mirrors or overmantle mirrors crafted in the neoclassical taste. The mid-century mirrors feature a Greek key motif frame border with a cream-pai...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Glass, Resin, Wood, Masonite

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

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Upholstery, Wood

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 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

Rare Pink Velvet Fortuny Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning pair of vintage Fortuny pillows features an especially rare and unique pink and gold velvet design, making them true statement pieces for any elegant interior. The fron...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Silk, Velvet, Down

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

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

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

Kreiss Italian Neoclassical Style Chess and Baccarat Game Table
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neo-classical style (20th Century) burl veneer game table with removeable chess board top revealing a baccarat playing surfaces and a single drawer on opposing sides, with 4 ...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Burl

19th Century Walnut Neoclassical Inlaid 2 Drawer Table
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century walnut neoclassical inlaid 2 drawer table is a luxurious and stylish antique piece of furniture. The intricate detailing and neoclassical design make it a standout ...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Walnut

An Italian silver shell form centerpiece by Buccellati, 20th century
Located in View Park, CA
A sea shell centerpiece made of solid heavy gauge sterling silver and with conch shell feet by Buccellati, signed, Italy 20th century. This rare and elegant neoclassical treasure wi...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Monumental Early 20th-C. Italian Carved Wood Neo-Classical Style Wall Plaque
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love this piece! It is an early Italian carved wood wall plaque done in Grand Tour styling. It depicts a male bust on a yellow background. It is unsigned. It is chippy all over but...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Italian, Piemontese, Silvered Gilt Metal Iron 12-Light Chandelier, ca. 1800
Located in Atlanta, GA
hanging from a gilt metal crown form top with roundels and leaf forms, the later glass bead chains connecting to a central ring sharing the same pattern as the upper crown and issuin...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

Pair of Italian Neoclassical 1800s Walnut Bedside Tables with Marquetry Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Italian Neoclassical style walnut bedside tables from circa 1800 with two drawers and marquetry décor. This pair of Neoclassical period Italian walnut bedside tables from c...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of Large Italian Chests of Drawers, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
This impressive pair features three spacious drawers and stands on tall feet with gilded brass profiles. Each chest is flanked by ebonized columns with gilded bases and capitals, whi...
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1820s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Italian Giltwood and Polychrome Neoclassical Mirror Tuscan Circa 1750
Located in Bradenton, FL
This mid 18th century Italian Tuscan Neoclassical Mirror features an architectural carved wood frame richly decorated with gilding and muted polychrome, characteristic of Italian cra...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

French Neo-Classical Style Tiger Velvet Daybed Settee - Pair Available
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is late 20th century French Maison Jansen style steel and brass neo-classical daybed. The tiger velvet cushion and pillows could be Scalamandre, but I have no way of knowing for...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Steel

Pair of Neoclassical Large Carved Istria Stone Vases
Located in Rome, IT
Elegante and rare Neoclassical oval shaped gadrooned Vasca with spreading socles finely carved" Istria "Marble . Venetian School of Dalmatia. Very good original condition with only...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Stone

Fratelli Toso Murano Art Glass Neoclassical Glass Jug Vase, Italy, 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created by a Fratelli Toso company. Blue core with colorful murine and light blue applied handle. A beautiful piece of art for any...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Murano Glass

Large Italian Empire Crystal and Gilt Tole Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian Empire crystal and gilt tole chandelier circa 1815-1835. Gilt tole repousse rings strung with crystal beads and pendants. Six gilt-iron arms – each supporting a candela...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Crystal, Iron, Tin, Gold Leaf

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

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

19th Century Renaissance Revival Portrait of a Young Man
Located in Peabody, MA
A late 19th Century Renaissance Revival profile portrait of a young man, Italian School, ca. 1880s. This atmospheric portrait comes to us from a prominent North Shore of Boston fami...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Paint

Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Bacchus
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological roman subject of Bacchus or Dionysus in limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Measurements: Statue cm 180, base cm 85. Price is not inc...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Limestone

Pair of 18th Century Mahogany Chests
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of 18th-century mahogany chests with bronze sphinx feet are striking and luxurious pieces of furniture, showcasing both the craftsmanship and design aesthetics of the period. ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Curule Leather Benches
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Newly Reupholstered Materials: Italian Leather, Carved Wood Style: Italian Neoclassical
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Leather, Wood

Alabaster Bust of Apollo, Italian 19th Century
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th century Italian Sculpted Alabaster Bust Of Apollo, the Greek god of art, medicine and music. White alabaster bust is intricately sculpted with the Greek god peering to his left,...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

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

Ralph Lauren Polo Mahogany Bedside Tables, 1990s. Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Ralph Lauren Polo Mahogany Bedside Tables, 1990s. Set of 2. Pair of large and stunning drum shaped nightstands in solid Mahogany from the Ralph Lauren Polo Home Collection. Labelled...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Mahogany

Almost Pair of Italian Neoclassic Arm Chairs, early 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
In the 18th Century and early 19th Century, Chairs in continental Europe were constructed of beechwood, on account of it's lightness and acceptance of stain and finishes. The chairs ...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Mahogany

18th Century Italian Giltwood, Metal and Rock Crystal Twelve Light Chandelier
Located in Essex, MA
A north Italian giltwood, gilt-metal, cut-glass and rock crystal twelve-light chandelier Genoa, 18th century The central foliate-carved baluster shaft issuing sprays of beaded and ...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Rock Crystal, Wrought Iron

Pair Antique Neoclassical Three-Light gilt wood Wall Lights / Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique three-light sconces in the neoclassical style crated from wood and tole metal with gold finish, of urn form with stylized ram handles, floral swags, feathers and foli...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

18th Century Polychrome Painted Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
18th Century North Italian Polychrome Painted and Faux Marble Top Neoclassical Chest of Drawers. Elaborately hand painted 18th century three drawer Italian chest. Probably Florence....
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Italian Neoclassical Hand Painted Demilune Console or Bar Cabinet
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical or Louis XVI style demilune console or bar cabinet Italy, Circa 1940s Hand painted case and top, featuring allegorical scenes, with original brass hardware....
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Fine Pair of Italian Carved Stone Garden Vases with Base
Located in Rome, IT
Elegant stone vases on base, decorated with finely carved mythological scenes. Timeless decoration for you garden or interior.  
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Stone

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

Antique Italian Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Bust C1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Italian Neoclassical Carved Alabaster Bust C1900 This antique Italian bust, crafted in the Neoclassical style around 1900, is carved from alabaster. The bust features a deta...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Alabaster

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

Neoclassical Style Ivory Color Alabaster Amphora Shaped Table Lamp
Located in Barntrup, DE
Neoclassical style amphora-shaped ivory and light brown veined alabaster lamp, Italy, circa the 1930s. Impressive Italian Neoclassical style amphora-shaped lamp made of beautifully v...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Alabaster

Italian Neoclassical Period 18th Century Center Table with Carved Gilt Garlands
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical period painted and parcel-gilt center table from the 18th century, with white marble top and carved garlands. Created in Italy during the 18th century, this center table features a square white marble top...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Pair of 18th Century Tuscan Console Tables
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Handsome pair of 18th Century walnut console tables from Tuscany, circa 1760. In the Neo-Classical taste with elegant carved details to the legs terminating in a central finial.
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of Mid-20th Century Italian Giltwood Gesso Wall Brackets Shelves
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely pair of vintage Italian gilded wood and gesso wall brackets shelves, circa 1950. These stunning brackets are decorated with scrolling leaves in a beautiful gilt patina. They...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Giltwood, Gesso

Italian Neoclassical Period 1790s Walnut and Mahogany Commode with Cross Banding
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical period walnut and mahogany four-drawer commode from circa 1790 with cross banding, classical hardware and tapered legs. This exquisite Italian Neoclassical pe...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Mahogany, Walnut

Antique Doccia Porcelain Italian Neoclassical Topographical Chocolate/Coffee Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique topographical porcelain coffee or chocolate pot. By the Doccia porcelain manufactory circa 1820. With painted enamel topograph...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Porcelain

Pair of Antique Wall-Mounted Console Tables, Marble Tops, Wood, Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Antique Wall-Mounted Console Tables, Wood with gold finish, Marble Tops, age unknown.
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

Free Standing Cabinet Bar by Paolo Buffa
Located in New York, NY
Fine mahogany free standing cabinet bar by Paolo Buffa made in Italy, circa 1950s. Opposing doors swing open to reveal mirrored and fitted interi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Onyx Marble Vases Life-size Pair Classical Urns Circa 1960
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Life-size pair of green and red onyx turned polished vases, the rolling rims above slender baluster form terminating in circular bases. The onyx vases are carved from single blocks o...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Stone, Onyx, Marble

Neoclassic Gilt Bronze Picture Wall Light by Gherardo Degli Albizzi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
Neoclassical picture light by Gherardo Degli Albizzi. Current production, 100% made in Italy by Italian craftsmen. Available in different dimension: 30, 40 and 60 cm. Customizable in...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

A Luxurious MURANO Glass TABLE LAMP by ERCOLE BAROVIER, VENINI, Italy, 1950-1960
Located in PARIS, FR
A spectacular, large and heavy table lamp, Art Déco, neoclassical, Modernist, Shabby-Chic, Neo-Baroque, with a massive circular base in Murano glass, open like a corolla, translucent, embed with small air bubbles, 2 wood circles with a patinated bronze veneer surrounding a generous translucent corps capturing light, ornaments plant-inspired made with encrusted golden leaf, impressive and authentic model...
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1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze, Gold Leaf

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

Monumental Mid-19thC Carved and Gilded Frame with Madonna Della Seggiola Replica
Located in Sarasota, FL
A monumental Italian mid-19th century ornately carved and gilded frame surrounds an oil on canvas signed painting, by listed artist E.Pieracinni. The frame is carved with elaborate s...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Alabaster Bust of Joan of Arc Attributed to Giuseppe Bessi Early XX Century
Located in Milano, MI
Alabaster bust depicting Joan of Arc, whose creation is attributed to Giuseppe Bessi in the early 20th century Ø cm 27 Ø cm 16 h cm 28 Joan of Arc, also known as the Maid of Orléan...
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1910s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Alabaster

Large Pair of Neoclassical Style Metal Planters with Burgundy Panels, 20th C
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A bold and architectural pair of Neoclassical-style metal planters, each measuring an impressive 33 inches square. These striking vessels feature deep burgundy lacquered panels frame...
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1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal, Sheet 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.

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