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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
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Swan Rams Recamier Daybed Chaise Lounge Sofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Swan & Rams Head Recamier Daybed Chaise Lounge Sofa. Item features a large impressive form, gold gilt painted carved wood accents, beige fabric, gre...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

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Fabric, Mahogany

Set of Four Michael Taylor Bronzed Metal Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of four bronzed metal klismos patio and garden dining chairs designed by Michael Taylor model # MTD-1006 garden chair. The chairs are crafte...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

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Aluminum

Pair of Baker Neoclassical End Tables or Nightstands
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant pair of Neoclassical end tables or night stands, by Baker, American, circa 1980s. Like all Baker furniture, they are extremely well made wi...
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Large Antique Carousel Horse "BUFFALO, NY" c. 1880s - W6054
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
This is a great Carousel Horse that came from an estate in Buffalo, NY. It was made in the early 1900s and is in good condition. The horse is sitting on a metal pole made by a person...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Portuguese Secla Majolica Lettuce Leaf Lunch Plates, Pair, Lemon Yellow
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of ceramic lemon-yellow color lettuce leaf plates by Secla. This wonderful pair of Portuguese plates will be a fabulous touch on your serving table. Each plate features a rais...
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20th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Furniture

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Ceramic, Clay

Italian, Emiliana, Late Neoclassic Turned Walnut 1-Drawer Table, ca. 1840
Located in Atlanta, GA
fairly straight forward rectangular 1-drawer walnut writing table until you notice the turning on the legs, there's a first time for everything and these are exceptional
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Walnut

Italian Neoclassical White Porcelain Reclining Man with Cornucopia Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical style white porcelain sculpture of a reclining man holding a cornucopia Italy, Circa 1960s Measures: 11.25"W x 4.25"D x 10...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Porcelain

19th Century French Neo-Classic Spelter, Gilt, Bronze Cherub and Rams Head Ewer
Located in Louisville, KY
This ewer is a stunning decorator item! The attention to detail from this era is nothing short of exquisite. From the beautiful cherub that adorns the handle to the rams heads, every...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Circa 1860 Pair of English Brass Push-Rod Candlesticks
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1860 pair of brass push-rod candlesticks, English. Inverted beehive design. Lack push-discs. Square, cut-corner bases. 9.75" x 3 5/8" sq. We are a family business that has bee...
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1860s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

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

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Pine, Paint

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 Circa 1970s Enamel flowers, in a porcelain container with painted and gold gilt detail...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Enamel

Iron lyre back settee with brass swans heads and paw feet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A completely restored triple back settee … Fresh muslin fabric.. the settee folds away for storage… The Swan heads are brass as well as the paw feet.. seat is 44“ x 15“ deep.. 50.5...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Boho Marge Carson Fluted Game Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Introduce sculptural sophistication to your home with this vintage Marge Carson game table, a masterclass in Postmodern restraint and architectural form. Finished in a soft, whitewas...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

18th Century Italian Neoclassical Carved Wooden Altar
Located in Buisson, FR
Wonderful neoclassical carved wooden altar with beautiful gilded angels. Italy, circa 1760-1780. Weathered, small losses and old repairs.
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Custom Walnut Classic Trestle Table with Low Profile Trestle Bases by Dos Gallos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful custom walnut trestle table. Shown here in dark walnut with a medium distressed finish. Top is 1 5/8 inches thick. Perfect proportions, low profile, simple and elegant. Can...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

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Oak, Walnut

Pair, Bronze Neoclassical Sea Serpent or Koi Fish Candleholders Candlesticks
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of neoclassical bronze Koi fish or sea serpent figurative candlesticks, candleholders. These Asian inspired sculptural curved candlesticks feat...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Hilding Ekelund, Finnish 1920 s candelabra for Taidetakomo Hakkarainen
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Illuminate your home with the Hilding Ekelund candelabra, a masterpiece from the Finnish 1920s, designed for Taidetakomo Hakkarainen. As a renowned arc...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Neoclassical Furniture

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Wrought Iron

Neoclassical Style Marble and Stone Center Garden Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand Italian neoclassical style center table or garden dining table featuring a marble inlay top in the pietra dura style. The top is 1.5 inches thick with decorative ogee edge. The...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Stone, Marble

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

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Fabric, Mahogany

Antique Italian Neoclassical Giltwood QUEEN Bed
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique Italian Neoclassical Giltwood QUEEN Bed is a study in timeless style by one of the original sources for classic design! Utilizing...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Fabric, Giltwood

Religious Sculpture Representing the Nativity, Carved Wood from the 16th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Religious sculpture representing the nativity, carved wood from the 16th century. Carved wood sculpture, walnut wood and oak wood base, sculpture representing the nativity, circa 16...
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16th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Oak, Walnut

Pair of 18th Century Italian Silver Gilt Wood Pricket Candlesticks
Located in Pearland, TX
A stunning pair of antique 18th-Century Italian silvered wood tripod pricket altar candlesticks. These gorgeous cathedral candlesticks are a nice large size, silver gilded and ornate...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Alabaster Sculpture of a Dancer
Located in Astoria, NY
Alabaster Sculpture of a Dancer, early 20th century, top and skirt with beaded trim and remnants of black paint, on base with floral tile floor design, apparently unsigned. 26" H x 1...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

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Alabaster

Early 20thC English Silver plate Candlesticks /Sterling Silver Columns, set/2
Located in Malibu, CA
A stunning pair of antique late 19th/early 20th century English neoclassical column candlesticks. Square bases with steps up to the column. On the square base, a sterling silver fl...
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Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Furniture

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Silver Plate, Sterling Silver

A MINIMALIST POST-MODERN COFFEE TABLE by ALAIN RICHARD France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant minimal and square rectangular coffee table, side table or night stand, Radical, Post-Modern, Architectural, black geometric structure made of square-section metal tubes, ...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Travertine, Metal

Timeless Elegance: Pair of Antique Verdigris Brass Wall Lanterns
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Illuminate your entryway, patio, or garden with this exquisite pair of antique wall lanterns. Crafted from solid brass and boasting a beautiful...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass

Cedric Hartman Styled Verdigris Table
Located in New York, NY
A verdigris painted side table of classical form with black granite top secured by three legs designed in the style of Cedric Hartman (1...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Granite

French 19th C. Neoclassical Painted Wood Commode w/Six Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassic style carved and painted wood chest of drawers from the 19th century. This antique chest from France has a rectangular shaped top, with case beneath which houses ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Karges French Neoclassical Style Mahogany Buffet Sideboard w/ Brass Urn Gallery
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Karges French Neoclassical Style Mahogany Buffet Sideboard w/ Brass Urn Gallery and Key. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 47" H (to top of brass gallery) x 37" H to Surf...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

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Mahogany

19th Century American Antebellum Portrait of a Lady, Original Giltwood Frame
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century American Antebellum Portrait of a Lady, Original Giltwood Frame Oil on Canvas 36-inches high x 30-inches wide Apparently Unsigned USA, Circa 1850s This 19th-century ...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Canvas, Giltwood, Paint

Neoclassical Style Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style 3 panels fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a very nice maodel with a unusual shape. This is a Fr...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Mid Century French Neoclassical Brass and Glass Narrow Slim Coffee Table
Located in London, GB
Mid Century French Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Narrow Coffee Table C.1950 In the manner of Maison Jansen In very good condition commensurate with age. Please message for an ...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Fendi Casa Arctic Blue Leather Tunica Lounge Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sublime pair of Italian Fendi Tunica lounge chairs or slipper chairs circa 2015. The bespoke rare chairs feature a soft and supple arctic blue leather...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

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

Monumental Pair of Italian Neoclassical Marble Columns
Located in Rome, IT
This outstanding pair of yellow "Breccia di Siena" precious Doric marble columns raised on a white Carrara marble square base with a large molded socle above. Finely carved iconic Io...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

Stylish Venetian Murano Glass Wall Mirror, Circa 1910
Located in CABA, AR
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of this exquisite Venetian Murano wall mirror, a captivating blend of tradition and sophistication. Its mirrored frame is adorned with ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Blown Glass

French Neoclassical Black Gold Cachepot Planter Vase with Lion Heads and Paws
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous neoclassical black & gold cachepot, planter, or vase with painted floral details and gilt lion head handles and paw feet By John Richard USA...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paint, Resin

19th Century Fragmentary Stone Statue of an Angel Torso
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large decorative antique fragmentary stone statue of an angel torso circa 1800, mounted on a later 19th century mahogany plinth. Reminiscent of an ancient roman statue, this is a f...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Pair of silver plated champagne buckets ornated on the handles with lion faces.
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This pair of champagne buckets ornated on the handles with lion faces is made of silver-plated . This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Silver Plate

French Alpine Green Marble Pedestal, Neoclassical Column, 19th Century
Located in Lisbon, PT
A french neoclassical 19th century alpine green marble pedestal column with gilded bronze decoration. Take into account that the colors on the items may vary depending on the type o...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Brass, Bronze

Fancy Pair of Neoclassical Style Bronze Marble Candleabra
Located in Hopewell, NJ
French pair of antique bronze neoclassical ornate candleabra having rouge and black marble two tone bases, decorative chains adorning the 6 arms with central removeable finial that m...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

French Neoclassical Style Bronze and Glass Ceiling Light Fixture, 1920s
Located in Barntrup, DE
French Neoclassical style bronze, brass, and glass ceiling light fixture, from circa the 1920s. This adorable Neoclassical style three-light ceiling lamp features an impressive and o...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Bronze

Neoclassical Black and Ormolu Bronze Sinumbra Base Table Lamp, circa 1835
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An unusual and finely cast circa 1835 English William IV or French Louis Philippe period ormolu and black-patinated solid bronze table lamp of columnular form, the base originally us...
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1830s European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass, Bronze, Ormolu, Wire

Vintage English Country Iron Bronze Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style bronze tone iron garden armillary sundial with Roman numerals USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 11"W x 7.5"D x 14.5"H Very ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

Maison Gossin Frères Terracotta Sculpture, Bacchanal Putti with Goat, Circa 1880
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… This fantastic terra cotta sculpture from circa 1880 is full of life. By Maison Gossin Frères (signed on the side of the ground), the bacchanalian sce...
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Zabihi Collection Persian Lavar Kerman Small Throw Rug
Located in New York, NY
a Purple Color Persian Lavar Kerman Rug - circa 1920 Details rug no. j1500 size 3' 3" x 4' 8" (99 x 142 cm)
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Early 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Furniture

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Wool

Bronze Sculpture "The Slave Girl" Attributed to Giacomo Ginotti 19th Century
Located in Milano, MI
Bronze sculpture "The Slave Girl," the making of which is attributed to Giacomo Ginotti in 1800 Ø cm 15 Ø cm 20 h cm 44 Giacomo Ginotti (1845-1897) was an important 19th-century It...
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1880s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Inkwell Grand Tour Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble Campaign
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Inkwell Grand Tour Neoclassical Patinated Bronze Marble Campaign Grand Tour neoclassical patinated bronze campaign inkwell. Finely cast and chased patinated bronze inkwell decorated...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Christmas Santa Claus Bench Tree Christmas Wagon with Toys
Located in Boca Raton, FL
One of a kind Christmas Holiday installation display with Children’s bench, sitting Santa Claus in velvet outfit, small 24” Christmas tree decorated with European glass minis ornaments and Christmas toys...
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Very Large Ormolu and Silvered Bronze Jardinière by Christofle
Located in London, GB
Exceptional very large ormolu and silvered bronze jardinière by Christofle French, 19th Century Height 44cm, width 93cm, depth 59cm This superb jardinière centrepiece was crafted by...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate, Bronze, Ormolu

Antique 18th Century Carved Lime wood Frieze Panel
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique 19th century carved lime wood frieze panel. This architectural panel displays a scrolling design of foliage with a Neoclassical flair, showcasing a look of elegance and c...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

18th Century Cherrywood Chest of Drawers, Josephinism Period, Austria circa 1790
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful cherrywood chest of drawers with inlay works from the late 18th century in Austria around 1790. This over 230 year old commode from the so-called...
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Neoclassical Style Brass Coffee Table with Clear Glass Shelf by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with a clear glass shelf. This is a French Work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Russian Tempera Icon of the Protection 19th century Intercession of Theotokos
Located in Sweden, SE
Icon "The Intercession of the Theotokos, or the Protection of Our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever - Virgin Mary", is a Christian feast of the Mother of God celebrated in the Easter...
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Italian Stone Garden Sculpture of Roman Mythological Subject Minerva
Located in Rome, IT
Finely carved mythological roman subject of Minerva in limestone. Excellent condition from an estate of Veneto. Measurements: Statue cm 180, base cm 80. Minerva (Pallas Athena in Gr...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Limestone

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

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Wood

Maison Jansen, Pair of Neoclassical Style Brass Side Tables
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice pair of neoclassical style brass side tables is made of brass with smoked glass shelves (glass shelves can be changed for clear glass, mirror, ...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Original painting inspired by a museum painting by The artist, likely Jacques De
Located in Birmingham, AL
Original x large painting inspired by a museum painting from the -8th century, rare find displays an oil painting in an Impressionist style, set within an ornate gold frame. The pai...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Philippe Deshoulieres for Sophie d’E Limoges Signed Porcelain Horse Trinket Box
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Philippe Deshoulieres for Sophie d’E Limoges Signed Porcelain Horse Trinket Box – Estate Provenance From the private estate of a prominent American desi...
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Paris Porcelain Reticulated Gold, Pink Neoclassical Centerpiece
Located in New York, NY
A high degree of skill was required to produce reticulated porcelain in 19th century, with each piece painstakingly handcrafted to form a delightful pattern reminiscent of a garden t...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

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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