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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
Classic Modern California King Size Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
With a tufted panel upholstered headboard, solid beech frame in our Ossian finish with upholstered rails and raised on square tapered legs. Dimensions: 80.75" W x 89.25" D x 59" H ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of French Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns Planters, circa 1940
Located in Pearland, TX
A stylish pair of vintage classic French cast iron garden urns or planters with the lovely original surface and patina, circa 1940. These beautiful jardinieres are a nice large size,...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

Mid Century Four Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Four Drawer Oak Filing Cabinet. Keys ( 2) and lock present and functional. Measures 16" in with, 17" in depth and 50.5" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Oak

Antique Globe Wernicke Four Tier Glazed Sectional Barrister s Bookcase
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Globe Wernicke four tier glazed sectional / modular / barrister's bookcase 1920s Comes apart in sections for easy transportation. With original ivorine Globe-Wernicke Co of Lon...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver Candlesticks Holders, Gorham, Pair
Located in New York, NY
A pair of sterling silver candlestick holders, Gorham Silversmiths, circa mid-20th century, America. Classic sterling silver candlestick holders; a great pair for many dining experie...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Sterling Silver

French Figured Walnut Wall Mirror with Original Beveled Mirrorplate, 2ndq 19thc
Located in Atlanta, GA
of rectangular form and constructed entirely of beautifully grained walnut with shaped moldings throughout, retaining original beveled mirrorplate
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1830s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

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

Materials

Metal

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

Materials

Brass, Nickel

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

Materials

Stoneware

Romweber Neoclassical Greco Roman Column Form Carved Mahogany Console Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Empire, Neoclassical, or Regency style console table, sofa table, or entry table with Greco Roman column form By Romweber USA, Circa Late 20th Century Measures: 60"...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Mahogany

Havana Brown Classic Leather Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a high back design for ultimate support and rolled arms with intricate pleating detail, inviting you to a world of comfort with just one look. Wrapped in brown leather, its...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather

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

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

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical style. Veined alabaster table lamp, France, 1940s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Veined alabaster table lamp, France, 1940s. Made entirely of veined alabaster, which has been turned, hand-sculpted and worked in relief in the shape of an Empire style vase, offerin...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Alabaster

Pair of Neoclassical Side Chairs, early 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
A pair of neoclassical cherrywood chairs, crafted around 1800. The chairs feature elegantly pierced backrests with a delicate lattice structure in the central splat. They rest on tap...
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Early 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Cherry

Pair of Maison Baguès Side Tables
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Baguès 3-tier side tables. Measure: 1st-tier high 8 2nd-tier high 20 Very good vintage condition. 2 pairs available, 4 tables ...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Maison Baguès Side Tables
Pair of Maison Baguès Side Tables
$5,520 Sale Price / set
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Museum Quality Antique Nutwood Studio or Gallery Easel / Painting Display Stand
Located in Lisse, NL
Exceptionally elegant late 19th Century studio easel, Neoclassical with early Amsterdam School influences This rare and elegant late 19th century artist’s easel is an outstanding ex...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Nutwood

Set of eight Mastercraft neoclassical dining chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of eight neoclassical style Mastercraft dining chairs. In ready to use condition… priced extremely well .From Palm Beach Home… Looks like these chairs have never been sat in. Uph...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Carved Swan Neck Center Table, Mid 20th Century
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful side / center table with a round top and three Swan heads acting as a support. The table is from the mid-later half of the 20th century and is in the neoclassical regency...
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1960s Finnish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Oak

Pair of Light Oak Parquetry Dressers
Located in Westwood, NJ
A light oak parquetry chest of drawers in dawn finish. It has mirrored herringbone oak parquetry drawers, classically tapered legs, and six Verde Bronz...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Goerz Tenax Folding Medium Format Roll Film With A Zeiss Ikon Compur With C.P.G
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Goerz Tenax Folding Medium Format Roll Film With A Zeiss Ikon Compur With C.P.Goerz Berlin Dogmar 12.5cm F6.3 Prime Lens With A Leather Case Shutter speed 1 - 1/250 Takes 6.5 x 4 c...
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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Glass

Tiger Maple Twisted Cannonball Four Poster Bed by Scott James Furniture
Located in Tiverton, RI
A dramatic piece, the Cannonball Twist bed is shown in tiger maple with twisted cannonball posts and a molded capped flat headboard adding subtle detail. Thi...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Theodore Alexander Neoclassical Regency Style Carved Open Back Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Theodore Alexander Neoclassical Regency Style Carved Open Back Arm Chair. Item features tooled leather seat, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Large Breccia Tazza, Italy, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Large Breccia crafted from blue marble with striking red veining. The classical form features a wide, shallow bowl with a low rim, supported by a baluster-shaped stem on a circular b...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Baker Historic Charleston Mahogany Demilune Serpentine Front Table
Located in Toledo, OH
Beautiful Baker serpentine front mahogany Demilune table with satinwood inlays and bell flower design inlays on the legs. Very good condition, with minor top wear. 39" wide x 30" hig...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

A Pair of French Neoclassical Brass Glass Tables, possibly Maison Jansen.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is the model everyone wants to buy! Each with two-tiers with mottled glass mirrored shelves with beautiful and delicate galleries around the perimeters, all supported by tapered...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

French 18th c Door Knocker with Original Cast Iron Knocker Wrought Iron Back
Located in valatie, NY
French 18th c Door Knocker with Original Cast Iron Knocker and Wrought Iron Back. This hand-wrought iron door knocker with a pierced scrolling back...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Early Wedgwood Dipped Pearlware Bough Pot
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A dark brown-glazed pearlware bough pot with pierced cover and applied decoration, made by Wedgwood circa 1785. The development of a whiteware body had been a goal of ceramicists ac...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pearlware

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

Antique Wrought Iron Two Tier Standing Basket
Located in Germantown, MD
Antique two tier wrought iron 2 tier standing basket in excellent condition. Solid Iron with great stability. For Indoor and outdoor use. Measures 16.5" in width x 10.5" in depth...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Swedish Neoclassical Style 1880s Painted Wood Bench with Carved Waterleaf Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish 19th century painted bench Circa 1880 Place of Origin: Sweden Period: 19th century Dimensions: 53" W x 18.25" D x 15" H A Swedish neoclassical style painted wood bench ...
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Late 19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Upholstery, Wood

Woodard Chantilly Rose White Wrought Iron Tea or Bar Cart
Located in Stamford, CT
This is a Classic Woodard Chantilly Rose wrought iron tea cart or bar cart, well made and fine quality. Wood, a great American company, furnished th...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Materials

Stone

Neo Classic Black Chest of Drawers
Located in Westwood, NJ
The four-drawer chest is beautifully lacquered and ebonized with a high sheen. The rectangular top and drawer fronts are framed with solid brass trim and the drawers have traditional...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Oval Teak and Custom Metal Base Garden Dining Table
Located in Sheffield, MA
Rustic oval teak table top with wonderful aged patina on a stylish custom iron base made by us, will make a perfect dining room, kitchen or that outdoor garden patio table. The curul...
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Early 2000s American Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Period Day Bed Sofa
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Swedish sofa day bed from the Gustavian period hand scraped to original paint with a nicely upholstered seat. The frame features a guilloché pattern and the tapered and fluted legs...
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19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Textile, Wood

Set of Four Neoclassical Engravings After Jean Duchesne Aine
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Divine set of four framed engravings depicting neoclassical Greco-Roman sculptures from the Louvre Museum after Jean Duchesne Aine (French 1779-1855). The prints are mounted in weath...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Giltwood, Paper

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

Materials

Brass, Nickel

A French ebonized sideboard in the manner of Andre Arbus, C. 1940.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural French sideboard, circa 1940, executed in ebonized wood with elegant bronze mounts, in the refined neoclassical style associated with André Arbus. The subtly curved fron...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Italian 19th Century Bed Wrought Iron, Decorated with Mother of Pearl Scales
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Romantic single bed in iron of the 19th century. Headboard and footboard enameled wood effect with floral decorations and mother of pearl scales. Measures cm: H 170\104, W 95, D 2...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Regency Painted China Cabinet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interiors with this stately Vintage Regency Painted China Cabinet, a piece that masterfully blends classical elegance with versat...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Historistic ceiling lamp with cut glass shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic ceiling lamp with cut glass shade vienna around 1890s Brass only polished Original cut glass shade
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

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

Materials

Cast Stone

Pillowcase Made from a 19th C. American Linen Coverlet
Located in Istanbul, TR
Jacquard Coverlets occupy an important place in American material culture. They were used as bed covers , and they are reversible. Pillowcase does not come with an insert. Linen in ...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Linen

Pair of French 19th Century Three-Drawer Walnut Commodes with White Marble Tops
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Neoclassical style walnut commodes from the 19th century, with white marble tops, three drawers, fluted side posts, tapered legs and brass hardware. Created in Franc...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Supremely Elegant with Neo-Classical Embellishment Antique French Savonnerie Rug
Located in New York, NY
19th Century French Savonnerie Carpet 23' x 23'
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool

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

Materials

Plaster

Neoclassical Federal-Style Twin Bed Frame
Located in Trenton, NJ
This vintage twin bed frame embodies the timeless elegance of the Neoclassical and Federal traditions, with clean architectural lines, crisp painted accents, and refined decorative details. Designed with a strong sense of symmetry and proportion, the bed blends the formality of early American style with a touch of playful painted charm. The headboard and footboard are crafted from solid wood, offering durability as well as a warm foundation for the painted finish. Both pieces are accented by subtle carved finials at each corner, nodding to the classical columns and urns that inspired Federal furniture makers. Finished in a soft blue with contrasting white trim, the bed has a graceful two-tone look that highlights its frame while keeping the aesthetic light and airy. Connecting the structure are sturdy metal side rails, a feature often seen in 20th-century reproductions of early American beds...
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20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

19th Century, KPM Berlin Porcelain Cobalt Gilt Tea Cup Saucer
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite 19th-century KPM Berlin porcelain tea cup and saucer set exemplifies the height of European porcelain craftsmanship. The set is adorned in a deep cobalt blue glaze, co...
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19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Neoclassical Serpent Lamps by George Sellers, USA
Located in Hudson, NY
Seldom Seen pair of George Sellers plaster serpent lamps, each with urn form body and coiled snake in black. George Sellers is a classically-trained artist who studied sculpture in I...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Traditional English Leather Top Black Lacquered Writing Desk
Located in North York, ON
Traditional English leather top black lacquered writing desk. Newly made in the USA with iconic English traditional styling. Featuring imported Italian burgundy leather top with a po...
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2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

1900 Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
circa 1900’s Caldwell leaded glass light fixture with 8 interior lights
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Dark Oak Classic Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A refined piece that blends the clean, sophisticated lines of early 19th-century design with modern comfort. The chair's graceful silhouette, hand-finished in a dark Brownstone finis...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Italian NeoClassic Oak Parquetry Desk, Natural
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian NeoClassic style starburst pattern parquetry desk with tapered legs. It has one center drawer flanked by two smaller drawers with Verde Bronze finished handles. Shown in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

French Neoclassical Style Curule Stool, Gilded Wood and Upholstered Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
With its sweeping curule base and refined ornamentation, this French Neoclassical-style stool echoes the grandeur of ancient Rome, reinterpreted through a midcentury lens. Designed w...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Linen, Upholstery, Wood

Fine Pair Vaughan Designs French Empire Neoclassical Bronze Urn Finial Sconces
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Pair Of Vaughan Designs French Empire Neoclassical bronze Urn two Candelabra Sconces with finaial top.
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Antique Early American Painted Bohemian Farmhouse Corner Cabinet Cupboard
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Early American style blue painted farmhouse corner cupboard or cabinet, circa 1900s. Features quarter cut turned columns with three shelves, one drawer and lower cabinet. Mea...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Hardwood, Paint

Schumacher Venetian Silk Velvet 18" Pillow
Located in New York, NY
This pillow features Venetian Silk Velvet with a knife edge finish. The ultimate in sumptuous luxury, our gorgeous silk velvet has an unbelievably...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cotton, Silk

Danish neoclassical chair original painted decorations, Denmark 1860’s
Located in Valby, 84
A charming Danish neoclassical chair from the 1860s, featuring its original hand-painted decorations in black and gold. This exquisite piece showcases the refined craftsmanship and e...
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1860s Danish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

1950s Modern Neoclassical Gilt Metal Three Candle Sconces Barcelona
Located in Miami, FL
REDUCED FROM $975....Neoclassical in style, this pair of appliques or sconces feature an antiqued gilt finish and three branch arms with curling leaves, the arms ending in upturned c...
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1950s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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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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