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: 20th Century
Wedgwood Jasperware Green and White Vase English Neoclassical
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful 'sage' green and white English Wedgwood Jasperware matte stoneware vase in the Neoclassical style, England, 1973. Vase has Renaissance/Neoc...
Category
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
Ralph Lauren for Henredon Neoclassical Mahogany 21-Drawer Chest of Drawers
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Neoclassical, Empire, or British Colonial style carved mahogany twenty one-drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Ralph Lauren for Henredon
USA, Late 20th Century
Measur...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
English Wedgwood Jasperware Jewelry Dish Neoclassical Design
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware sage green and white round jewelry dish with neoclassical design, circa 20th century, 1979, England...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery, Stoneware
$192 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of Mahogany and Brass Side Tables or Bedsides Tables with Carrara Marble
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant pair of side tables or bedside tables is made of wood and brass with Carrara marble tops. These tables have 3 drawers. This is a French work in the style of Mai...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Brass
Italian Neoclassical Female Sculpture Statue
Located in New York, NY
An Italian reproduction female resin and alabaster marble statue, in the Neoclassical design style, circa mid to late 20th century, Italy. Statue is an off-white/antique white resin ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
French Neoclassical Style Silver Plated Champagne Cooler
Located in Houston, TX
French Neoclassical Style Silver Plated Champagne Cooler.
Offered is a lovely French Neoclassical style silver plated champagne / wine cooler or ice bucket. This beautifully detaile...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Italian Neo-Classic Maison Jansen Style Carved
Painted Console Tables - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of Italian carved and painted Neo-classical style console tables. They are ivory with French blue accents. They date to the 1970s and are in very good condition. Both ...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
1920s French Neoclassical Burl Maple Full Size Bed Frame
Located in Miami, FL
A French Maple bed frame, dating from the early 20th century, sourced in Provence, France. Richly crafted with dramatic burl walnut veneers and floral marquetry inlays, the piece has...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maple
Vintage Italian Round Walnut Burl Burr Side Table and Tripod Carved Legs
Located in Carimate, Como
Beautiful antique Italian solid walnut side table features a round beveled top with veneer wood burl decor standing on the central beautifully carved tripod legs. This Italian walnut...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
1970s Elegant France Neoclassic Brass Lantern with Curved Glass
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Brass lantern with curved glass from France, 1970. This elegant pendant light features a classic design with a polished brass frame and curved glass panels, creating a timeless look....
Category
Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,136 Sale Price
20% Off
Maitland Smith Red Orange Tessellated Stone Pedestal
Located in Houston, TX
Late 20th-Century tessellated red orange Mactan stone tapered pedestal featuring patinated brass trim.
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Brass
French Neoclassical Style Gilt Brass and Glass Ceiling Light, 1920s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Neoclassical style bronze, brass, and frosted glass ceiling light fixture, circa 1920s. This adorable Neoclassical style three-light ceiling lamp features an impressiv...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Brown Jordan Florentine Garden Suite by Richard Frinier
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional signed set of Brown Jordan Florentine garden dining chairs and table designed by Richard Frinier. The set features a custom-ordered...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Column Pedestal Plaster Stand Grecian Ionic Neoclassical Style
Located in New York, NY
A glazed plaster Grecian Ionic order column pedestal stand in the Neoclassical style, circa mid to late-20th century. Piece is an off-white glazed plaster. A great piece for a sculpt...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
Wedgwood Jasperware Urn Vase Neoclassical Design, Small
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, small, English Wedgwood Jasperware urn vase in the neoclassical design style, circa 20th century, England. Piece is a matte stonew...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
$275 Sale Price
42% Off
1950s French Neo-Classical Style Hand Painted Cabinet / Hutch / Sideboard
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a 1950s hand painted French cabinet with neo-classical styling. I think my favorite feature besides the faux marble columns and wire door fronts, is it’s size. At 71” tall...
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wire
Herend Porcelain Petite Sevres Rose (Sprog) Pattern Demitasse Coffee Set
Tray
By Herend
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage demitasse porcelain set.
By Herend.
In the Sevres or Petite Rose pattern. (Pattern abbr: SPROG)
With a gilt trelliswork pattern punctuated by hand-painted pink rose...
Category
20th Century Hungarian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barely Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Germantown, MD
An early 20th century Nichols And Stone Barely Back Windsor stained ArmChair. Very sturdy. Good vintage condition. Measures 25" in width, 23" in depth and 35.5" tall. Arm height is 2...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Leather Faux Book Storage Cabinet For CDs and Keepsakes
Located in Waxahachie, TX
I never thought I'd call a CD case vintage.
Leather faux book storage cabinet with two drawers and CD storage with two doors.
In the style of Maitland Smith.
Lacquered drawers.
Ma...
Category
1990s Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather
$315 Sale Price
30% Off
Gorgeous Antique Pair of Fighting Roosters
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Spectacular pair of antique heavy metal sculptures of fighting roosters.
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Large English Bronze Corinthian Column Lantern
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
A distinguished and substantial bronze lantern of impressive scale, finely cast and exhibiting exceptional architectural detail. The rectangular body is framed by four elegant Corint...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Brass Chandelier 1920 Hand-Knotted Crystals in Amber Smoke Grey Clear
Located in Berlin, DE
This elegant chandelier was crafted in Italy around 1920 and reflects the refined neoclassical Historicist style of the early 20th century. It combines the decorative tradition of th...
Category
1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Brass
Collection of Leather Bound Classic Books, Easton Press
Franklin Library
By Easton Press, Franklin Press
Located in Peabody, MA
A collection of twenty-seven 1970s-1980s era leather bound and 22kt gold leaf classic novels. Nineteen by Easton Press, and eight published by Franklin Library. Many feature silk mo...
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Italian Painted
Parcel Gilt Doors C. 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of tall, rustic double doors with an ornate and distressed finish. The doors are painted in a faded greenish-blue tone, with weathered wood and chipped areas that reveal hints ...
Category
Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold Leaf
$5,200 Sale Price
30% Off
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Gilt-Wood Pedestal Side Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Gold Leaf Gilt-Wood, Travertine Stone
Style: Italian Neoclassical
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Travertine
French 19th Century Cast Iron Garden Table
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A classic, Parisian-style bistro table from the late 19th century, for your garden or patio! The round stone top is quite unique for its patterning, in the color and texture of brick...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Iron
1970s Neo-Classical Style Cast Swan Center or Dining Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is wonderful neo-classical style center table. The three large swans are extremely heavy and free standing, so they could easily support a larger top. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Composition
Hadrian Roman Breccia Marble Bust
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Hadrian Roman Breccia and mixed marble bust with lapis lazuli brooch.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Lapis Lazuli, Marble
French Neolcassical Cast Bronze Boy w Torch Figural Candle Holder Statue 19"
Located in Dayton, OH
French Neoclassical cast bronze candlestick holder / candelabra featuring Art Nouveau styling with the figure of a young boy holding a torchiere above his head, on an ornate base.
D...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$171 Sale Price
30% Off
Huge Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Lamp and Column Pedestal Stand
Located in Barcelona, ES
Monumental alabaster pedestal-mounted large scale neoclassical urn vase lamp. Spain, 1920-1930s.
This ginormous urn lamp with handles has an elegant design an amazing aged patina. Standing on classical column pedestal.
These opulent alabaster floor lamps provide a charming light and they have a gorgeous appearance when lit.
The pedestal and the urn can be placed together or displayed separately as both parts have independent lights.
Placed in a main entry hall, besdie a door in any other room or near a console table they will be stunning.
Eye-catching used alone or with other alabaster urn table lamps and floor lamps to create a theatrical atmosphere (as shown at the images)
On sale as a set ( column pedestal stand...
Category
20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Mid-Century Ladder Back Maple and Rush Seats Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Mid-Century Ladder Back Maple and Rush Seats Side Chairs
Measures 18" width, 40" in height, 17" in depth. Seat height 18"
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Rush, Maple
Vintage Black Hitchcock Chairs, Three Side Chairs, One Armed Chair
Located in Louisville, KY
These L. Hitchcocks chairs are as one would expect coming from Hitchcock, simply splendid. With their signature black painted finish and gold stencil work overall, the age, patina an...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Rush, Wood, Paint
Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Glazed Stacking Barrister
s Bookcase
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Antique Globe Wernicke Four Section Iron Banded Glazed Stacking Barrister's Bookcase 1920s
1940's as noted by both logos
Comes apart in sections for easy transportation.
Se...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,176 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Gorgeous 20 S Vintage European Old World Christmas Ornaments Figurines
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gorgeous set of 20 pcs vintage blown glass European handpainted Christmas ornaments figurines.
Category
1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Neoclassical Trumeau Style Crossed Arrow Mirror by Palladio
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical style crossed arrow painted and gilded trumeau mirror by Palladio.
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror
Late 20th Century Classical Mahogany Queen Size Sleigh Bedstead
Located in Germantown, MD
A Late 20th Century Classical Mahogany Queen Size Sleigh Bedstead. Great vintage Condition. Slats present. Measures 63" in width, 44" in height at the headboard, 35" in height at th...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Cast Composite Giant Clam Shell
Located in London, GB
A 20th century cast giant clam shell. Weathered condition.
Category
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Composition
Pair 1940s French Ebonized Directoire Style End Table Nightstands
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 1940s French ebonized Directoire style end tables composed of black lacquered wood, white marble top, and brass hardware and sabots.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Round Porcelain Vase Portugal 1970 Pink Color
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This vase is in Porcelain., the colors are grey and brown. It has been done circa 1970, in Portugal by S.I.A witch is a famous editor.
It is signed.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Round Brass Coffee Table by Maison Baguès
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style round coffee table. is made of brass with a stretcher and 4 elegant brass finials. This is a French work by famous Maison Baguès. Circa 1940.
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pink Stone Architectural Plinth
Located in Chicago, IL
Carved from warm pink Cantera stone, this architectural fragment—likely Mexican in origin—offers a beautifully weathered glimpse into classical design. Rectangular in form and substa...
Category
20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
Ralph Lauren Polo Mahogany Bedside Tables, 1990s. Set of 2.
By Ralph Lauren
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...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
McGuire Antalya Directors Arm Chair Rattan Laced Rawhide Woven Leather
By McGuire
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a a McGuire Antalya directors style dining armchair in rattan with laced rawhide woven leather seat and back.
The design is often described as organic modern,...
Category
1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather, Bamboo
Italian Neo-Classical Style Brass
Burl Inlaid Side Tables / Pedestals - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1950s Italian neo-classical style inlaid side tables with brass trim and pawed feet. The wood is satinwood and burl mahogany. They are both unmarked and in very goo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Pendant Light with Hand-Painted Landscape
Located in Barntrup, DE
Neoclassical style brass and glass pendant light with hand-painted landscape from circa the 1920s.
This stunning Neoclassical-style pendant light fixture features a yellow and pale s...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Side Drinks Table Marble Top Neoclassical Style
Located in New York, NY
An Italian oak, marble, and brass side drinks table, in the Neoclassical design style, circa mid-20th century, 1960s, Italy. Table has a Carrara marble top (white with black and grey...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in 1905. Each plate has heavily detailed boarders featuring a Kylix cup amid scrolling s...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
Collection of Small Classic Style Schoolhouse Pendents
Located in Peekskill, NY
These are the real thing… early and original school house lamps. This is about as small as they came and in a unique size that you don’t see reproduced. We have a small collection in...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Milk Glass
Antique Neoclassical Blue, Gilt Porcelain de Sèvres Vase, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique porcelain Sèvres Medaillon vase with a beau blue ground, gilt ornaments, leaves decoration surrounding the portrait in medallion. The vase is in original good condition with ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
1900 Caldwell’s Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Caldwell beautiful leaded glass light fixture with interior lights.
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / item
English Hunt Style Leather
Fruitwood Hickory Chair Bergere Chairs - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a classical pair of mahogany arm chairs with mottled garnet / red leather upholstery. They were manufactured by Hickory Chair Furniture Company. They are marked and date to t...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Black Chest of Drawers, circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
This late 19th-century chest of drawers is made of pine and oak with neoclassical influences. The black finish has a distressed look, with the underlying wood visible in some areas. ...
Category
Early 1900s Hungarian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Oak, Pine
French Louis XVI style Gilt Bronze Lantern Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
Gilt bronze lantern with three electrified sockets with faux wax candle covers distinguished by its three lobed glass panels. With original ceiling plate and wiring, ready to hang a...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large Italian Whitewash Giltwood Fluted Wall Brackets Shelves - a Pair
Located in Pearland, TX
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Italian Neoclassical-style limed wood distressed white wall brackets or corbels. Marked "Made In Italy" on reverse. These lovely brackets are a nice la...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century American Classical Cream Painted and Decorated Maple Twin Beds, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of Mid-Century American Classical Cream Painted and Decorated Maple Twin Beds. Measures 42.5" in width, 81.5" in depth, 40.5" height at the headb...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maple, Paint
French Pair of Corinthian Column Lamps with Linen Shades
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
Polished in taste and patina, these vintage French Neoclassical-theme table lamps are a fantastic choice for buffet lighting, side tables, or bedside lamps. The silver metal lamps ar...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone, Onyx, Marble
Vintage Maitland-Smith Burl Walnut Jewelry Box Tea Caddy
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Fantastic vintage box featuring a burl walnut inlay with a silver-tone knob on the lid as well as the ornate feet. Perfect decorative jewelry, trinket or caddy box standing alone on ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver
Dozen Vintage European Glass Christmas Ornaments
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage European blown Mercury glass Christmas ornaments figurines incluySantas.
Category
1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Blown Glass
Brass
Steel Coffee Table with Glass
Eglomised Mirror Tops by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This beautiful and elegant neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass, brushed steel and bronze with clear glass on top and gilt eglomised mirror bottom shelf. French work by M...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Neoclassical furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include lighting, decorative objects, tables and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with metal, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Neoclassical furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Edward F. Caldwell
Co., Wedgwood, Carpanese Home Italia, and Workstead. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $20 and tops out at $4,125,484 while the average work can sell for $3,450.
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