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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
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

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Glass

Huge Antique French Gilt Bronze Classical Clock Set
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A huge and magnificent antique French classical clock set, dating from circa 1890 and standing at over 25" in height. The clock is architecturally formed with large lions mask handle...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

1940 Leaded Glass and Silver Plated Flush Mounted Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Circa 1940's silver plated bronze and leaded glass light fixture with 3 interior lights
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Large Italian Giltwood Bed Canopy Corona
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian giltwood bed canopy, or corona (also known in France as a ciel de lit), circa 1760-1780. Hand carved giltwood with painted detail decoration. ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

Neoclassical Style Dutch Continental Silver (.800) Chocolate Pot With Hinged Lid
Located in New York, NY
Neoclassical-Style, Continental Silver (.800), paw-footed chocolate pot with wood handle and hinged lid, Dutch, year-hallmarked for 1886, Ate deGroot Boersma Sneek - maker. Beautifu...
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1880s Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Sterling Silver

1940s Neoclassical Style Carved Mahogany Huntboard / Console Table / Server
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a statement piece! This is a 1940s carved mahogany hunt board with a sculpted top and a single drawer with dovetail construction. It has a ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Kodak No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie Model B 120 Roll Film Camera USA 1909 The No 2 Folding Pocket Brownie is a folding camera made by Kodak in Rochester, NY, USA, from c. 1909. It has...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Glass

1930 s Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's leaded glass light fixture with 2 interior lights
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Original Dutch Stoelklok with Verge Escapement Wall Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Dutch Stoelklok Arched bracket with two painted mermaids, gilded lead cresting moulded with two lions beside an armorial crest, side glazed windows ...
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1780s Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Limestone Greek Style Ionic Column Pedestals
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A spectacular pair of English Greek style Portland limestone ionic column pedestals dating to circa 1800. Suitable for use as display plinths or simply architectural features, these ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Limestone

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

Wrought Iron Black Lounge Chair with White Fabric
Located in Miami, FL
Wrought Iron Black Lounge Chair with White Cream Fabric
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2010s Spanish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 24 Silver Underplates
Located in London, GB
Set of 24 silver underplates Continental, 20th Century Height 1.5cm, diameter 30cm This very refined set of twenty-four underplates (also called charger plates) was crafted in the...
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20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture

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Silver

Pair Antique Neoclassical Gilt Bronze w Patina Sconces 3 light Wall Candelabra
Located in Sweden, SE
Very Good stylish and fancy fine detail hand chased bronze and gold-plated (ormolu) sconces in the style of Neoclassicism (also known as Empire style). Made in 19th century in Contin...
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Early 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal, Gold Plate, Brass, Bronze

French 50 s Drink Trolley In Brass Attributed To Maison Jansen
Located in London, GB
An elegant oval brass bar cart or trolley is the perfect occasional table for your interior. This two tiered bar cart features two oval glass surfaces surrounded with pierced galleri...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Neoclassical Composition Wall Panel in Ebonised Frame
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique neoclassical finely cast composition wall panel with a stunning glazed ebonised frame. In a large landscape form, this handcrafted plaque is decorated in relief showcasin...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Composition

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

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Leather Bench
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom serpentine shaped bench made with antique Italian painted and parcel gilt fluted legs with capital feet. The bench is newly upholstered in chestnut colored leather with self c...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Leather, Wood, Giltwood

French Empire Style Lapis and Gilt Bronze Three-Piece Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This beautiful early 20th Century clock set with later lapis veneer will make a stunning Neoclassical style addition to a mantelpiece and a bold i...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Ormolu, Bronze

1920 s Large Leaded Opaline Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1920's large leaded glass light fixture with 8-10 interior lights.
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Opaline Glass

Rare Bronze and Brass Coffee Table with Two Tiers Glass Top resting on a Steel
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This rare and exceptional coffee table is made of bronze, brass and steel with two tiers glass top resting on a steel mesh. The upper plate offers a pattern repeated in reverse for t...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Queen Stained Tiger Maple Carved Four Poster Bed with a Paneled Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Portsmouth pineapple bed is a symbol of hospitality, the intricately hand carved pineapple posts add whimsy to an already dramatic piece. This is a ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Modern Klismos Style Dining Banquette Settee by Björk Studio
Located in Atlanta, GA
Custom dining banquette or settee handcrafted by Björk Studio using a solid maple hardwood frame with a dark Espresso finish. The design is defined by its Klismos influence, featurin...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Maple

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

Vintage Polychrome Wood German Nutcracker Toy Figurine
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage Polychrome Handpainted wood Holiday figurine nutcracker.
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1970s German Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian Patina Hand Painted Trellis Chest of Drawers
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Discover the allure of Italian craftsmanship with this exquisite vintage chest of drawers, a true embodiment of Neoclassical charm. This piece captivates with its meticulously hand-p...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique Pair of Italian Carved Wood Wall Sconces with Monkeys
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Whimsical true pair of neoclassical antique Italian wall sconces hand carved from hardwood featuring monkeys under palm trees over two arms with acanthus leaves and drapery with tass...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

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

Materials

Marble, Stone, Brass, Ormolu

Pair of Italian Neoclassical Style Monumental Stone Garden Vases
Located in Rome, IT
Impressive pair of hand carved vases in the neoclassical style, the cover with fruit finial, above an ovoid body adorned with Nereid handles and festoons, raised on circular foot and...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Limestone

Italian Neoclassical Marble Columns or Pedestals— 3 Available
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant Italian Green Marble Columns or Pedestals. Of note are the beautifully carved detail on the bodies, tops and bases of the columns, which are set on circular socles on square...
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1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

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...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

18th-19th Century French Neoclassical Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical period andirons. The andirons are hand forged and made of wrought iron. The condition of the andirons is good.  
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian antique walnut wood chair with armrests, early 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique walnut wood chair with armrests, early 1900s. Chair entirely in walnut wood with worked armrests, as well as the seat and backrest. Dating back to the early 1900s. Go...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Walnut

Pair of Antique Italian Wrought Iron and Silver Leaf Wood Plant Stands/Pedestal
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful pair of wood and wrought iron pedestals. They are made in Italy both of them have a stamp in the bottom, (check it out in the photos provided). They are in good vintage con...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Of Tall Lead Crystal Obelisks Attributed To John Richards
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A pair of tall crystal clear faceted obelisks surmounted on square plinth bases. Felt pads under the base. Dimensions: 3 7/8" W and 20" and 20 1/4" H Condition: good, no chips or c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Classic Daybed Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
Designed for both style and comfort, its daybed form offers a perfect spot to relax or entertain guests in sophisticated fashion. Wrapped in a soft, light-toned linen fabric, this piece comes with matching bolster pillows that add a touch of luxury. The arcing frame, finished in warm Toasted Sycamore, beautifully complements the rich Charred Bark plinth legs, creating a striking contrast that suits any decor. Dimensions: 89" W x 28" D x 29.5" H Seat - 17.5" H x 53.5" W x 28" D Key Features: Classic Design: A nod to historic lounges, perfect for creating a refined seating area. Premium Materials: Upholstered in Performance fabric for durability and easy maintenance. Comfort First: Webbed seat with a foam cushion and feather down pillows for superior comfort. Perfect for defining spaces or as a standout piece in your living area, this daybed bench...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Modern Wedgwood Black Jasper Ware Ewers, Sacred to Bacchus and Neptune
Located in Asheville, NC
Barlaston, Staffordshire, 1988, each solid black jasper moulded body bolted on respective base and plinth, white jasper bas- and haut-relief decoration applied throughout, white jasp...
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1980s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Venetian Neoclassical Hand Painted Commodes
Located in London, Park Royal
A pair of Venetian commodes, hand painted in the Neoclassical style featuring fine scroll work in hues of brick pinks, yellow ochres, olive g...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

A Neoclassical Style Cast Bronze Dolphin Wall Fountain
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
A Neoclassical Style Cast Bronze Dolphin Wall Fountain Description: Addorsed dolphins in relief with fountain head above a demi-lune basin. Dimensions: Height: 800cm. Width: 1060cm...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Antique Marcolini Period Meissen Porcelain Floral Bordeleau or Chamber Pot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique German porcelain bordeleau or chamber pot. By Meissen. Dating to the Marcolini period. Decorated throughout with cold-painted Streublumen floral sprays. The lid wit...
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Early 19th Century German Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Pair of Antique Neoclassical Brass Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of antique neoclassical brass table lamps. They were made in England, they date from around the 1930’s. The quality is outstanding, the solid brass lamp bases have a...
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1930s British Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Brass

Vintage Regency Lacquered Rope Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Inject high-voltage glamour and sophisticated texture into your dining room with this stunning set of six Hollywood Regency dining chairs. Dating to the 1980s, this suite—comprising ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Cane, Lacquer

Circa 1930s Silver Plated Tea Tray by International
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1930s silver plated tea tray by International. Handsomely decorated with swags of fruits & flowers decoration, bordered by cast grape & floral motifs. Good condition showing ex...
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1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Pair of French Bronze Curtain Tiebacks or Curtain Holders, Early 20th Century
Located in Barntrup, DE
A pair of French neoclassical style bronze curtain tiebacks or curtain holders, from the early 1900s. A beautiful pair of neoclassical or Louis XVI style bronze curtain holders or s...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Neoclassical Italian Painted Wall Panels with Opposing Birds
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Neoclassical wall panels featuring opposing birds in their cages surrounded by foliage. They are on wood panels with gilded frame.
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Bronze Neoclassical Table Lamp in style Maison Baguès - France 1960 s
Located in New York, NY
Neo-classical lamp in polished and patinated bronze in the style of Maison Baguès. This lamp will ship from France and can be returned to either France or to an upstate NY USA facili...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th C. French Neoclassic Marble Top Commode w/Brass Hardware, Grey
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Neoclassical French carved and painted wood commode, with original marble top, from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features its original marble top with rounded f...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

Antique Biedermeier Sofa Made of Velvet Fabric and Carved Wood
Located in Milano, IT
Impressive Biedermeier sofa of Northern European origin from the early 1900s. The majestic sofa features a colossal wooden frame with several special fea...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Pair of French Neoclassic Upholstered Seat Side Chairs, c. 1795-1810
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of French neoclassic upholstered seat side chairs. The chairs are defined by sabre front and raked rear legs which support an upholstered boxed seat. The splayed upper leg posts...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Michael Taylor Style Stone Acanthus Garden Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Imposing molded stone patio and garden dining table featuring a tulip shaped bulbous formed base decorated with acanthus in the neoclassical taste. The base is very heavy with an org...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Concrete

Vintage Neoclassical Hollywood Regency Urn Form Tole Faux Marble Table Lamp
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning neoclassical or Hollywood Regency style urn form green tole table lamp USA, Circa 1960s Tole painted in an olive green faux marble patter...
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Metal, Brass

18th Century Italian Neoclassic Inlaid Walnut Commode
Located in Bradenton, FL
18th Century Italian Neoclassic Inlaid Walnut Commode. Veneer Sienna Marble Top. This rare chest features a stunning rectangular veneered Sienna marble top over a two drawer case. Pa...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Set of 2 Framed Antique Italian Neoclassical 1553 Engravings by Antonio Lafreri
Located in Pearland, TX
A fine antique set of two Italian Neoclassical engravings from Antonio Lafreri's edition in 1553, copied from the original engravings of Polidoro da Caravaggio (1499 – 1543). These f...
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16th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Paper

19th Century English Wedgwood Black Basalt Urn Table Lamp
Located in Vero Beach, FL
19th Century English Wedgwood Black Basalt Urn Table Lamp Stunning Wedgwood black porcelain urn of very fine quality. One of the highest pottery ...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Porcelain

Faux marble column, pedestal, mid 20th century, France
Located in Herentals, BE
Classic style, round column in wood with black, green faux marble painting. If there is no shipping price listed to your place of residence, please do not hesitate to ask me for a go...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

Royal Vienna Signed Galathea the Rape of Europa Hand Painted Chocolate Cup
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
An exceptional antique Vienna porcelain chocolate cup and cover hand painted with a scene from Greek mythology titled Galathea and Raub der Europa dating from the 19th century. The cylindrical shaped cup has a shaped square top grooved and gilded handle with the body of the cup hand painted with a continuous watery landscape scene depicting the Rape of Europa...
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19th Century Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century French Louis XVI Period Canape Circa 1790
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 18th century French Louis XVI period canapé, circa 1790, exemplifies the neoclassical style of the era. The refined oval backrest and delicately carved frame are painted...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Upholstery, Beech, Paint

Silver Zodiac Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage silver metal armillary sundial featuring Roman numerals and the zodiac signs. USA, Late 20th century. Measures: 8.5"W x 5"D x 10"H Excellent vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

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Metal

Vintage Regency Twisted Brass Candlesticks - A Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your interior with this exquisite pair of Vintage Regency Twisted Brass Candlesticks. These elegant pieces capture the timeless sophistication of the Regency era, featuring b...
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Mid-20th Century American 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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