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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
Period: 19th Century
Period: 1970s
Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Scagliola and Giltwood Plateau
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational Italian 19th century neo-classical st. Scagliola and giltwood plateau. The plateau is raised by four Italian 19th century White Carrara marble baluster...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

Antique French Bronze and Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This large mantel clock is an excellent piece of refined neoclassical design by the acclaimed Deniere et Fils firm. Deniere was one of the leading ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

German Blue Jasperware Winged Fairy Bud Vase
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A deep blue Jasperware bud vase, attributed to Schafer and Vater, circa 1890-1900. In 1890, Gustav Schaefer and Gunther Vater founded the Schaefer & Vater...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Stoneware

Early 19th Century Portraits of a Man and Woman
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair early 19th century French oil on canvas paintings of a man and woman, probably husband and wife. Neoclassical and Napoleonic in style, these paintings are very well executed a...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Paint

19th Century Italian Neoclassical Majolica Pair of Wall Brackets for Sconces
Located in Milano, MI
Early 19th century Neoclassical carved and gilded wall brackets realized with a white ivory color majolica demi vase of the Italian manufacture Gi...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Maiolica, Giltwood, Canvas

19th Century French Neoclassical Giltwood Trumeau Mirror
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
An imposing French 19th century trumeau mirror in wood and gilded stucco, crafted in a neo- classical style. This simple but elegant mirror is enclosed within a fluted giltwood frame...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Giltwood

Napoleon III Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock Set by Picard
Located in London, GB
This magnificent clock set is the work of celebrated French maker Henri Picard, who collaborated on this fine piece together with the famous firm of clockmakers, Raingo Freres. Both ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Ormolu, Bronze

Fine Pair of Late 19th Century Chests
Located in New York, NY
Fine Pair of Late 19th Century three drawer chests. Beautiful carved mouldings and tapered leg details. Walnut and walnut burl.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Walnut

Antique French Allegory of Love Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical fireback with an allegory of love. The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cr...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

19th-C. French Neo-Classical Style Porcelain Gilt Bronze Table Lamps - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
These are beautiful! This is a pair of French neoclassical style white porcelain lamps with gilt and gilt bronze accents. The wiring is new, and I believe they are signed up inside t...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

19th-Century Pair of Equestrian Engravings – Framed Antique Hunting Prints
By William Barraud
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Bring the allure of the English countryside into your home with this remarkable pair of antique equestrian prints. These hand-colored engravi...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood, Paper, Glass

19Thc Walnut Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Side table with pad feet and very nice finish /patina.The condition is very good.
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1890s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

19Thc Walnut Side Table
19Thc Walnut Side Table
$956 Sale Price
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Antique Malachite, Gilt and Patinated Spelter Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
This beautiful clock was crafted in France in the late 19th century. The clock is a monument to this period of industrialisation and technological innovation, being decorated with an...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Malachite, Spelter

French Maison Jansen Style Steel and Bronze Table with Glass Top
Located in Houston, TX
French Maison Jansen style steel and bronze table, circa 1970. New glass top.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze, Steel

Eight Antique Staffordshire Blue and White Large Soup Plates Circa 1820
Located in Katonah, NY
This set of eight large soup dishes or pasta plates was made by Don Pottery circa 1820. The design is part of Don Potery's series of dishes, " Italian Views". The center is decorated...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Pearlware

Running Horse Weathervane on Display Stand
By L. W. Cushing Sons
Located in Atlanta, GA
A weathervane in the form of a running horse, that was likely modeled after "Dexter" circa late 19th century on a custom display stand. The full body molded horse has a gilt surface with verdigris patina. Not entirely sure of the maker but possible by L. W. Cushing & Co. In Waltham or Harris. Co in Boston. The surface has been re-gilt historically likely dated from early 20th century. A lovely piece that transcends American fold art...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Copper

19th Century Original Oil Nautical Maritime Seascape Sail Boat
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
19th Century Nautical Maritime Seascape Sail Boat The Artist is Dutch painter Albert Hess signed lower right.
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paint

A Pair of NEOCLASSIC TABLE LAMPS, in the style of ROMEO REGA, Italy 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An important and rigorous pair of table lamps, Post-Modernist, Shabby-Chic, Neo-Classical, Seventies, asymmetrical compositions of 2 rectangular blocks in beige veneered wood, offset...
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1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Pair French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Wall Sconces, 19th Century
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of bronze dore' neoclassical style two arm wall sconces with the head of a Roman or Greek bearded god. The beautifully cast and chased head crowned wit...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Empire Style Ormolu Clock Set Depicting the Oath of the Horatii
Located in London, GB
This exquisite 19th century trio is comprised of a central clock and a pair of flanking six-light candelabra. The design of the clock case is widely acknowledged to be inspired by one of the most important paintings of French Revolution, ‘The Oath of the Horatii...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

A Bronze Sculpture of a Seated Female Scholar, France Late 19th Century
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A 19th century patinated bronze sculpture of a female scholar, France. The patinated surface with some remnants of gilt highlights with an ebonized wood base. The seated figure with...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Italian 19th Century Neoclassical Style Black Parcel-Gilt Marble Top Demilune
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian neoclassical style black parcel-gilt demi-lune console table from the 19th century, with white marble top and fluted motifs. Created in Italy during the 19th century, this...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

Danish Chair in the Manner of Jørgen Roed with Embroidered Upholstery, 1840s
Located in Valby, 84
A wonderfully crafted Danish chair in stained beech, dating to the 1840s, in the manner of Jørgen Roed (1808–1888), a celebrated painter and designer associated with the Danish Golde...
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1840s Danish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Fabric, Beech

Schiedmayer Grand Piano Walnut Carved Cheeks Filigree Music Desk Faceted Legs
Located in Leeds, GB
Schiedmayer grand piano with a french polished, burr walnut cabinet. The burr walnut is figured creating rippled patterns in the veneer reminiscent of oil on water. The serpentine piano cheek features carvings of scrolling foliage, spirals and a dual linear case moulding that borders the cabinet in high relief. The cut-out filigree music desk...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

French Neoclassical Style Enamel, Onyx, and Gilt Bronze Pedestal Clock
Located in London, GB
French neoclassical style enamel, onyx, and gilt bronze pedestal clock French, late 19th century Measures: Height 125cm, width 36cm, depth 30cm This beautiful pedestal clock has...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze, Enamel

Maison Bagues Style 2 Tier Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
2 Tiers Side Table in the style of Maison Bagues in nickel plated brass and antique finish mirror.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Nickel

Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière
Located in London, GB
Rare and large ormolu mounted malachite mantel clock signed Manière French, 19th Century Height 60cm, width 35.5cm, depth 13cm With an enamel dial signed 'Maniére / A Paris', th...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Malachite, Enamel, Ormolu

Pair of Antique Hardstone and Ormolu Mounted Cabinets by Béfort Jeune
Located in London, GB
Pair of antique hardstone and ormolu mounted cabinets by Béfort Jeune French, Late 19th Century Height 151cm, width 112cm, depth 52cm This outstanding pair of cabinets was crafted b...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Stone, Brass, Ormolu

Royal Vienna Porcelain Covered Pitcher Underplate Hector and Paris, Circa 1830
Located in Atlanta, GA
A superb and richly decorated early 19th-century Royal Vienna porcelain covered pitcher and matching underplate, finely executed in the neoclassical taste with lavish gilding and pol...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century English Mahogany Four-Door Bookcase in the Neoclassical Manner
Located in London, GB
A library bookcase in the manner of the Adam Brothers Constructed in a well figured mahogany, with fine carved detailing; of inverted four-door breakfront form, rising from a plin...
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19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Mahogany

Antique American New England Cottage Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Southampton, NJ
Late 19th c. custom antique cottage New England chest of five drawers with marvelous hand carvings and planed construction; locks & key. Very unique in character & substantial heirlo...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Cherry, Pine

Grand Tour Neoclassical Style Faux-Marble Temple
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and important wooden memorial temple covered in faux marble. From the purest neoclassical form, this Grand Tour piece of furniture is a classic piece of furniture of grea...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood, Paper

Large antique gilt bronze French cartel clock in the Louis XVI style
Located in London, GB
This beautiful antique clock, crafted in the refined Louis XVI style is of traditional form, but is notable for its intricate and extensive dec...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze, Enamel

English Wedgwood Jasperware Ashtray or Key Holder/Vide Poche
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware ashtray or key holder/vide poche in “Wedgwood Blue” features a repeating motif of white, high relief acanthus ...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Ceramic

19th Century Neoclassical Style Bronze Rams Heads Gueridon
Located in Houston, TX
A 19th century French neoclassical style patinated bronze gueridon with white marble top. This beautiful table features rams heads, garlands of oak leaves and quintessential classica...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Incredible English Mahogany Seven-Pedestal Dining Table
Located in New Orleans, LA
Measuring over 30 feet in length, this tremendous and highly versatile English dining table is the greatest. It has the ability to transform to a multitude of sizes to fit any occasi...
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19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Neoclassical Style Brass Umbrella Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant neoclassical style umbrella stand is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Fleurs Des Siècles Enamel Flower Bouquet by Jane Hutcheson for Gorham
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous arrangement of enamel flowers, "Fleurs Des Siecles" By Jane Hutcheson for Gorham Italy, Circa 1970s Gold and blue enamel flowers, in a blue porcelain container with go...
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1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Enamel

Pair of Venetian Paint Urn Form Bedside or End Cabinets
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Venetian painted urn form cabinets. Neoclassical figures and festoons surrounding a charming urn shape. Storage cabinet and drawer.
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Pine

Antique Early American Country Farmhouse Slant Top School Student Writing Desk
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique early American schoolhouse / country / farmhouse writing desk. Made of poplar featuring a slanted top and dovetailed joinery. Dimension...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Poplar

French Engraving of Italian Landscape View, Gold Gilt Frame
Located in Barcelona, ES
Engraving printed in black on laid paper framed with a neoclassical style gold leaf frame. The engraving shows a beautiful view from the Aqueduct of Corigliano, Calabria. Marks with ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Gold Leaf

Russian Neoclassic Mahogany Demilune Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
Russian Neoclassic (late 18th/early 19th Century) mother of pearl and brass mounted ebonized and mahogany demilune cabinet with stepped pediment above 2 Pairs of doors.
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Historistic Ceiling Lamp Vienna Around 1890s with Glass Sticks
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic ceiling lamp vienna around 1890s with glass sticks Polished and stove enamelled Glass sticks are replaced ( new ).
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Metal Pie Safe Night Stand
Located in Sheffield, MA
Unusual antique pie safe that has been made into a nightstand. A back has been added to what once was open for the pies to cool after it has been taken out o...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

French Neoclassical Style Bronze and Marble Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
French neoclassical style bronze and marble three-piece clock set French, 19th century Clock: Height 38cm, width 50cm, depth 15cm Candelabra: Height 62cm, width 27cm, depth 20cm ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

English 19th Century Painted Hall Bench
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
An amazing painted hall bench – teeming with charm – from 19th century England. The large antique has panels with diagonally oriented wooden slats w...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Hardwood, Paint

Pair of Russian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Imperial Porphyry Lidded Urns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A sensational and extremely high quality pair of Russian 19th century neo-classical st. Imperial Porphyry lidded urns. Each urn is raised by a fine circular base with an elegant mott...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Porphyry

Fine French Neoclassical Marble and Gilt Bronze Ormolu Mantel Clock
Located in London, by appointment only
A fine late 19th century large white marble and ormolu mantel clock with a finely cast and patinated bronze lady reading. The clock is in superb condition and has been restored by...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Statuary Marble, Bronze

Pair Antique Gilt Bronze Grand Tour Sculptures, Music and The Arts
Located in New York, NY
A pair of beautiful gilt bronze maidens representing Music and the Art.s Music holds a lyre, known for its use in Greek classical antiquity, in her left hand and is bringing her rig...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Early 19th Century Oil Painting of Jesus on Copper Panel
Located in Braintree, GB
Early 19th Century Oil Painting of Jesus on Copper Panel. Presented is an early 19th-century artwork, meticulously rendered with oil on a copp...
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Early 1800s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Copper

Antique American Classical Figured Mahogany Nightstand With Rope Carved Legs
Located in Morristown, NJ
Early 19th c. American Classical figured mahogany nightstand on turned legs. Two flame mahogany drawers with embossed eagle brass pulls and keyholes (key not retained) below a convex...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Patinated Bronze and Parcel-Gilt Classical Sculpture by Levêque
Located in London, GB
Patinated bronze and parcel-gilt classical sculpture by Levêque French, Late 19th Century Height 60cm, width 24cm, depth 24cm This elegant neoclassical bronze sculpture is by the Fr...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Parisian Marquetry and Gilt Bronze Bed by Au Gros Chêne
Located in London, GB
Antique Parisian Marquetry and gilt bronze bed by Au Gros Chêne French, late 19th century Dimensions: Height 127cm, width 167cm, depth 212cm This elegant bed is designed in the ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Ormolu

Extraordinary Pair Of Antique Cast Stone Garden Planters
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A truly Ancient presenting pair of Cast Stone Planters with Rectangular form raised on curved attached feet. With central Mythological busts and floral vase type swags. Very worn and...
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Cast Stone

COPELAND - Jasperware Pitcher with Royal Portrait Medallions - U.K. - Circa 1850
Located in Chatham, ON
COPELAND - Rare early Neoclassical style antique jasperware pitcher - massive size - featuring 36 royal portrait medallions to the exterior - continuous applied laurel leaf borders t...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Ceramic

American Mahogany Oval Library Table. Circa 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany oval library table with carved acanthus leaf pedestal and lions paw feet. Attributed to Anthony Quervelle. Early 19th Century.
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Mahogany

Antique 19Th C Neoclassical Stone Lava Cameo Relief Plaque
Located in Long Island City, NY
An antique 19th-century Western European hand-carved lava rock bas-relief plaque. The piece represents Venus on a swan-drawn chariot. Unsigned. Black velvet mat, wooden frame. Collec...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Lava

Massive 19th Century Neoclassical Carved and Gilt Mirror
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A large and impressive mirror with a carved cornice with leafy bands and rosettes underneath. The wide top frieze with a band of palmettes framed by scrolled brackets. The surround o...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Plaster

19th Century Iron and Tole Chandelier
Located in Winnetka, IL
19th century Italian iron and tole chandelier, possibly Venetian.
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

Swedish 1865 Neoclassical Style Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Guilloches
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish neoclassical style painted wood chest of drawers from the mid-19th century, with guilloche motifs and fluted side posts. Created in Sweden during the third quarter of the 1...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

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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