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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
Blue Hickory Furniture Lacquered Four Drawer Bachelors Chest
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Blue Painted Four Drawer Yew Wood Bowfront Bachelors Chest or Commode from Hickory Chair Furniture Company. This curved blue chest of drawers is very sturdy and very functional. In a...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Bronze Coffee Table with Black Portor Marble Top in the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This coffee table is made of bronze with a black Portor marble top. This is a French work in the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Impressive Maison Baguès Pair of Bronze Sconces, 3 Pairs Available
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of heavy and solid bronze wall sconces by Maison Baguès featuring a hand holding a glass shade torch. Original old glass shade torch, 5" diam. 4" diameter back plate. 75W/bul...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

1910 Silver Plate Bronze and Hurricane Glass Sconces Two Lights
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1910 Hurricane glass sconces with silver plate bronze body, two lights
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Brass Fireplace Screen with Mandolin Decorations and Bouquet of Flowers
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace screen is made of brass and mesh. It is decorated with a mandolin, with a bouquet of flowers and horse hoof bases. This is a French work marked "MS...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Marble Top Sideboard With Sunburst Veneer
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
This elegant sideboard takes its inspiration from the refined aesthetics of Neoclassical and French Provincial design. The intricately carved cornice and detailed acanthus leaf motifs on the feet reflect the grandeur of classical architecture, while the doors showcase beautifully paneled craftsmanship, highlighted by a striking sunburst veneer pattern. Topped with marble, this piece offers a perfect balance of style and functionality. The upper drawer is divided for cutlery storage, all four drawers are lined with Pacific cloth...
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1990s American Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

Vintage Neoclassical Style Brass Marble Corinthian Column Table Lamp
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th century heavy Greek Corinithian column shaped table lamp with green marble base and brass body styled after an ionic reeded column between square plinths. Includes harp, wh...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Display Cabinet by Pulaski Furniture Corporation
Located in Pasadena, TX
79" display cabinet by Pulaski Furniture Corporation 79? display cabinet 5 glass shelves 50 watt max lightning Measures: 26? Wi...
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Late 20th Century North American Neoclassical Furniture

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Glass

Danish 18th Century Writing Desk By Royal Architect C. F. Harsdorff
By Caspar Frederik Harsdorff
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
18th Century writing desk with five drawers. The desk is designed by the Danish royal neoclassical architect Caspar Frederik Harsdorff.
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Late 18th Century Danish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Pair of Antique French Neoclassical Style Urns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of antique French Neoclassical style Urns. Great pair of 19th century French Neoclassical style bronzed metal urns on marble bases. These stunning antique French Grecian style u...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Pair of Maison Jansen Floor Lamps
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Maison Jansen floor lamp with three lights, two patinas gun metal and brass. Three bulbs 100w each. US wired and in working condition. Shade: 17" diameter base, 8.5" H, 13...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

French Coffee Table Neoclassical bronze and marble
Located in Brussels, BE
Circular Coffee Table in Bronze and marble inlaid a brass star, Neoclassical louis XVI style. Attributed to Maison jansen, French made in 1940... in good and original condition.
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Carrara Marble, Bronze

Classic Three-Tier Side Table, Rustic
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic style rustic country wood-tone side table with a galleries dish top, the finish with natural highlights, time-worn physical distressing, and hand-rubbed satin finish and wi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Italian Patinated Bronze Jupiter After Cellini, Cast by Marinelli Florence
By Benvenuto Cellini, Fonderia Artistica Ferdinando Marinelli
Located in New York, NY
An Incredible and Quite Large Italian Patinated Bronze Figure of Jupiter, After Benvenuto Cellini (1500–1571), Cast by Fonderia Ferdinando Marinelli, Florence. This large bronze fig...
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1910s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Tan Leather Tray
Located in Westwood, NJ
With soft creamy mushroom tan leather, this leather tray is fraught with detail: the topstitching of each leather panel, the narrow leather straps that hold the stainless steel handl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

Tan Leather Tray
Tan Leather Tray
$418 / item
Gorgeous 14” Mini Pink Christmas Tree with Ornamental
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Gorgeous vintage small table top 14” pink Christmas tree with miniature glass European Christmas ornaments.
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Blown Glass

Elegant Neoclassical Dining Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant set of four neoclassical dining chairs, American, circa 1950s. They retain their original vibrant yellow ostrich print vinyl upholstery.
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Franklin Library Vintage Leather Books Set of 8
Located in Newtown, CT
Franklin Library Vintage Leather Books Set of Nine. From the late 70's and 80's. One signed the others classic 100 books of all time. Good used condition some markings on gilt edge a...
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Paper

A NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC Stone TABLE LAMP in Albert TORMOS Style, France 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
A massive and elegant recomposed stone table lamp, Art-Deco, Neoclassical, Shabby-Chic, impressive heavy piece of recomposed stone, reinterpreting the shapes and volumes of classic a...
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Stone

19th Century Wedgwood Queens Ware Creamware Gilt Pitcher and Basin Set
Located in Lomita, CA
Queens Ware is the mark on this pitcher and basin set made in England in the mid to late 1800s by Wedgwood. It is also known as creamware, a techniqu...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Exceptional Mahogany and Ormolu-Mounted Bibliotheque
Located in London, GB
The overhanging foliate cornice above a frieze with reliefs of female and male figures surmounted by ribbon ties and flanked by foliage and laurel leaves, above two pairs of glazed doors divided...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

C1830 Pair of 19th Century French Over-Doors
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
C1830 Pair of 19th Century French Over-Doors Beautiful Condition - purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

18th -19th Century French Neoclassical Period Venus Fireback / Backsplash
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French fireback with the goddess Venus. Venus is holding her mirror and a bunch of flowers. Goddess of love, beauty and fertility. The style of the fi...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Solid Brass Neoclassical Vitrine Etagere on Stand
Located in Hanover, MA
Solid brass neoclassical style etagere or vitrine on stand, the denticulated cornice over a reeded frame adorned with leaves. Fitted with glass shelve...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Custom Walnut Wood Table with Wishbone Stretcher by Dos Gallos Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom walnut wine tasting table with narrow profile wishbone trestle base. Beautiful patina, breadboards on each end. Delicate and beautiful. As show in medium-dark walnut. Can be ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair J. Widdicomb Neoclassical Partial Gilt Ebonized Wood Upholstered Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Pair of John Widdicomb Neoclassical Style Partial Gilt Ebonized Wood Rose and Champagne Striped Upholstered Armchairs. Measure 23" in width, 23" in depth and 36.5" in height. Seat ...
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Italian Neoclassic Walnut And Marquetry Commodes
Located in Essex, MA
Each with rectangular tops with central oval inlay of a village. The case with a drawer above two drawers sans traverse with brass handles. Sides with circular scenic panels. Square ...
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1790s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut, Palmwood

19th century Artist chair by Jørgen Roed, Denmark 1860’s
Located in Valby, 84
A rare and exquisite Danish artist’s chair from the 1860s, attributed to Jørgen Roed (1808–1888), a renowned painter of Denmark’s Golden Age. This finely crafted chair embodies the r...
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1860s Danish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool, Beech

Stunning Pair of Vintage Pierced and Etched Brass Panels
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful pair of rectangular vintage etched and cut out brass panels having figural busts, urns and curlicues in an elaborate symmetrical design.
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1940s North American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Barovier Toso Neoclassic Obelisk Iridize Gold Infused Murano Glass Table Lamps
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful pair of large monumental table lamps or side table lamps. Made of iridize and gold infused Murano glass, made by Barovier & Toso Murano, Italy. Each light requires one Euro...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Pair of Early 20th Century French Giltwood Mirrors with Original Mercury Glass
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a hallway or entry with these matching gilt wood wall decors. Created in France circa 1920, each carved frame with Classic lines, features a b...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Mercury Glass

Italian 19th Century Big Size Architectural Watercolor with Black Gold Frame
Located in Scandicci, Florence
Rare extra-large (cm 59 x 85) antique watercolor from a collection of architectural details of Florence monuments painted in Italy in the mid-19th century. Black mat with gold hand ...
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1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

Ironies Capriz Shell Asilah Quatrefoil Drum Form Chandelier
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The Asilah chandelier by Ironies features a monumental drum form decorated with neoclassical quatrefoil designs. The chandelier is completely embellished with natural capriz shell ve...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Classical Plaster Bust of Mythological Apollo Belvedere Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous cast plaster Neoclassical Grand Tour style male head bust of the mythological god Apollo Belvedere sculpture USA, 21st Century ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Giltwood Style Wall Bracket Shelves
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Italian neoclassical giltwood style wall bracket shelves/sconces. Made with platinum gold and patina.
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold

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

Materials

Enamel

19th Century Grand French Neoclassical Bookcase in Whitewashed Pine
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Grand French Neoclassical Bookcase in Whitewashed Pine is a magnificent reminder of the grandeur of the classical movement that has maintained its relevance and populari...
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pine, Paint

19th Century Russian Silver Figural Venus Swan Chariot Table Ornament
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Russian Silver Figural Venus & Swan Chariot Table Ornament, 3.9 oz A finely crafted Russian silver figural table ornament, dating to the late 19th century and depicting...
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Late 19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Sterling Silver

Mid Century Neoclassical Style Garden Dining Set Table and Benches
Located in Newtown, CT
Mid Century patio Set attributed to John Salterini consisting of a table that is 60 x 30 and 28.5" high. Also 2 matching benches that a...
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1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique Early 19th Century Pair Tureens Painted Porcelain Flight Barr Barr
Located in London, GB
Antique Early 19th Century Pair Tureens Painted Gilt Porcelain Flight Barr & Barr English, c. 1820 Height 20cm, diameter 21cm This is a remarkable pair of early 19th century porcel...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Very Large Antique French Marble Ormolu Candelabrum Carrier-Belleuse Barbedienne
Located in London, GB
Very Large Antique French Marble Ormolu Candelabrum Carrier-Belleuse Barbedienne French, Late 19th Century Candelabra: Height 198cm, diameter 80cm Base: Height 56cm, diameter 58cm Ov...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu

pedestal and its neo-classical plaster light basin circa 1940/1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
pedestal and its neo-classical plaster light basin circa 1940/1950 Dimensions colonne : 118 x 20 x 20 cm Dimensions vasque : 47 x 37 x 31 cm
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1940s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Antique Neoclassical Silk Screen Framed Print of Greek God
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A large English silk screen framed print of a neoclassical scene of the Greek God Poseidon, also know as Neptune in Roman mythology. Exceptionally presented in a gilt frame, this 2...
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20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

Norman Rockwell (American, 1894–1978) "Window Washer, " Lithograph Signed
Located in Atlanta, GA
Norman Rockwell (American, 1894–1978) "Window Washer," Limited Edition Lithograph, Signed and Numbered, Edition 88/200 A quintessential example of Norman Rockwell’s masterful blend ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Pillaret Rise Sconce by Studio DUNN
Located in Rumford, RI
Our modern wall sconce combines symmetry and candle-like geometry to create a striking silhouette suitable for a variety of environments. A narrow shade and single column of luxuriou...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass, Steel

19th Century French Gilded Porcelain Jewelry Cabinet, Manner of Martin Carlin
By Martin Carlin
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent Neo-classical 19th century Louis XVI taste giltwood royal jewelry cabinet, in the manner Parisian ébéniste Martin Carlin (b.1730–1785). ...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

19th Century Painted Italian Commode
Located in Vista, CA
19th century painted Italian commode. An Italian polychrome faux-marble top neoclassic commode 19th century the faux-marble top above three drawers all resting on tapering legs. Deco...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Likely Circa 1825–40 Antique American Classical, Empire Style, White Sofa!
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning Likely Circa 1825–40 Antique American Classical, Empire Style, White Sofa! Antique Sofa, American Classical (Empire style), White, Likely Circa 1825–1840, 19th Century! DI...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Materials

Copper

Italian Gold Giltwood Foyer End Table Greek Key Neoclassical
Located in New York, NY
An Italian rectangular gold giltwood foyer, end, or accent table with Greek-Key design, Neoclassical style, circa early-20th century, Italy. Table has a red burgundy/terracotta hue o...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Giltwood

Silver over Bronze 3 Light Billiard Light
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Silver over Bronze Billiard or Counter Light featuring 3 Tiffany style Shades. France, Circa 1980. Dimensions: Height 66" Width 62" D...
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Late 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Granite Urns
Located in Palm Springs, CA
18th-19th century, each urn formed from a solid block of reddish, grey and black stone and of typical lidded form, granite, 24 in., generally good condition, scattered minor base chi...
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19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Granite

Danish Antique Wooden Pedestal Column, 1910s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Antique Wooden Pedestal Column, 1910s. Tall and elegant early 1900s wood pedestal in stained black/dark brown finish. Turned column with square...
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1910s Danish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

VILLEROY BOCH METTLACH 1890 Phanolith Neo Classic Green Cameo Amphora
Located in Miami, FL
A neo classic green cameo amphora designed by Villeroy & Boch in Mettlach. This is a very rare tall Phanolith cameo vase, created in Germany by the Villeroy & Boch Mettlach company,...
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1890s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Rare IMHOF Bronze Enamel Alarm Travel Clock
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a 15 jewels Swiss round clock. It depicts an enamel round frontal panel painted with a colorful beautiful bouquet of flowers framed by gilded bronze Roman numerals dial. In t...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy NY
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-C. American Painted Tin Canal Barge Oil Lamp Lantern, S.M. Forte, Troy, NY, USA, Mid-19th Century  A rare 19th-century American Painted Tin Cana...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Edward S Curtis (1868-1952) Gambler Piegan, 1900
Located in CA, CA
Edward S Curtis (1868-1952) Title: Gambler Piegan Plate: 194 Portfolio: Volume 6 Printer: Proof print printed by John Andrew & Son Medium: Photograv...
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Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Glass Cake Stand Vintage Modern
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration a vintage modern glass cake stand . Unmarked. No information on the maker. No glass dome. Dimensions: 13.38" diameter x 1.38" H Please visit take a look at ...
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass

Large Sunburst Starburst Giltwood Mirror in the Style of Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Barcelona, ES
Outstanding carved giltwood sunburst starburst mirror, France, 1930s-1940s. Large gilded sunburst mirror with design reminiscences in the manner of Gilbert Poillerat. French Modern N...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf

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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