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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
The Buckingham Palace Sofa
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An exceptional bespoke carved giltwood sofa modelled closely upon the sofa in Buckingham Palace. The feet altered to a more delicate scroll toe. The original sofa was removed from th...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

American Maple Slant Front Desk, Late 18th C.
Located in Astoria, NY
American Maple Slant Front Desk, late 18th century, with fall front opening to central drawer flanked by three cubbies, and five short drawers, the desk above four drawers on bracket...
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Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Maple

Vintage English Country Iron Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage iron garden armillary sundial on a pedestal with a laurel wreath USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 20"W x 10.75"D x 20.5"H Very good vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Jean-Auguste BARD, Alexander and Diogenes, Salon of 1839
By Jean-Auguste Bard
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This oil on canvas, painted by Jean-Auguste Bard in 1838, was exhibited at the Salon the following year, as entry number 81. Jean-Auguste Bard (1812-1862) was a student of the renow...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Canvas

Zabihi Collection Light Blue Green Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century light blue and tan Persian Malayer Rug Details rug no. j3321 size 10' 10" x 13' 3" (330 x 404 cm
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20th Century Persian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool

Pair of Large Gilt-Bronze Mounted Sèvres-style Porcelain Vases with Pedestals
Located in London, GB
Pair of large gilt-bronze mounted Sèvres-style porcelain vases with pedestals French, Early 20th century Measures: Vases: height 141cm, width 60cm, depth 44cm Stands: height 66cm,...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ormolu

Large French Neoclassical Style Plaster Foot Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Large French Neoclassical Style Plaster Foot Sculpture. Unusually large and well detailed Neoclassical Roman plaster foot sculpture of Hercules. This vintage French academic plaster ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plaster

Regency Style Italian Neo-Classical Klismos Game Table / Dining Chairs -S/4
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Love these! This is a set of four Italian Klismos style painted side chairs. The upholstery is vintage with no holes and lite wear. They are unmarked. Fabulous for a game table or sm...
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique American Student Converted Twin Oil Lamp By Bradley Hubbard 1800 s
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Antique American Student Converted Twin Oil Lamp By Bradley & Hubbard 1800's The Bradley & Hubbard Manufacturing Company (1852–1940) was formed in Meriden, Connecticut, and over th...
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Mid-19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Dos Gallos Custom Trestle Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom table with simple straight leg trestle in walnut with a 2 inch built up thick top. Can be made in any size, in a variety of woods, finishes and distress. As shown in dark waln...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Oak

English Flow Blue Ceramic Decorative Trinket Dish by Enoch Wedgwood - England
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An early flow blue ceramic trinket dish or catchall by Enoch Wedgwood (Tunstall). This dish is created from a sturdy creamy white ceramic. It is deco...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

19th Century Italian Statuario Marble Sculpture of Kneeling Venus, 81 cm
Located in Kastrup, DK
An impressive sculpture in Italian statuario marble, executed around 1880. The figure depicts Venus (Aphrodite in the Greek tradition) in the classical pose known as the Kneeling Ven...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Italian Concrete Garden Cherub Statue
Located in Wichita, KS
Early 20th century concrete Italian garden statue of cherub /putti figure, c. 1920. This charming, angelic statue is suitable for outdoor use. We offer expedited, fully-insured, cu...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Louis XVI Style Mahogany Console Table, early 20th century, the molded D-shaped
Located in Birmingham, AL
Louis XVI Style Mahogany Console Table, early 20th century, the molded D-shaped top above floral swags on fluted tapering legs, joined by scrolled stretchers, and toupie feet. 31.5H ...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair Blue and White Antique Wedgwood Soup Tureens Mared Pattern Circa 1840
Located in Katonah, NY
This exquisite pair of Wedgwood blue and white Mared pattern soup tureens was made in England circa 1840. The design features a loop of delicate "pearls" encircling the center, compl...
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pearlware

Pair of Antique Terracotta Herms of Classical Design
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A beautiful pair of reclaimed terracotta garden statues in classical term-style dating from the late 19th century. Handsomely handcrafted into terracotta, these antique statues depic...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Terracotta

Robert Venturi Swid Powell Postmodern Serving Spoons Neoclassical Column
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful, chic, substantial, and iconic set of designer Postmodern sterling silver-plate serving, salad or platter spoons, with Neoclassical column handle design, designed by architect Robert Venturi for Swid Powell, circa 1990s. Each measure: 14.25" long. Pieces were manufactured by Reed & Barton for Swid Powell. All piece's bare designer and makers' mark's on back of spoon(s) as shown in close-up images #9 and 10. A great set for summer, holiday, home entertaining...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver Plate

Two Cast Stone Cherubs On Plinths From The Bronx Botanical Gardens
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Originally purchased at the annual Bronx Botanical Gardens Antique Show. A duo of cast stone garden sculptures depicting Neoclassical cherubs in compatible designs with grapes and pl...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

French Country Round Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A timeless classic dining table, a piece that exudes rustic charm and invites intimate dining experiences. The table’s beautiful wood surface, with its natural patina, speaks to the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage Pair of Romantic Wedgewood Figural Art
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Romantic pair of horizontal framed wedgewood figural art in gorgeous color green with cream maidens with wonderful poses. The framing while aged compliments the art having gold velv...
Category

1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain, Giltwood

Set of Five Rose Tarlow Style Iron Lattice Garden Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical set of five iron patio and garden armchairs made in the style and manner of Rose Tarlow. The chairs feature large hand-crafted iron frames with a neoclassical style lattice...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

17 Foot Long Signed Flemish Tapestry from the Series of 7 Liberal Arts, C. 1670
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Originally part of a series of tapestries from Flemish weaver Michel Wauters, depicting the Seven Liberal Arts. This massive tapestry (well over eight...
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Mid-17th Century Belgian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Textile, Wool, Linen, Silk

19th Century Russian Silver Cut Glass Swing-Handled Basket
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th-century Russian silver and cut glass swing-handled basket Russia, circa 1880 Stamped in a rectangular cartouche. 875 grade  Immerse yourself in the opulence of 19th-century Rus...
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19th Century Russian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

Pair of Carved Alabaster Columnar Lamps with Ionic Capitals
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of columnar-form table lamps, of carved alabaster, each a round, fluted, tapered column, with Ionic capital, on round foot, raised on square graduated plinth bases. Stock ID:...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Pair of Small French Neoclassical Gilt Iron Crown Sunburst Light Fixtures
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of neoclassical style gilt iron leafed crown light fixtures or pendants. France, 1940s. Stunning pair of sunburst ceiling light fixtures in crowned shape. Handcrafted in iron an...
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold Leaf, Metal, Iron

Pair of Neoclassical Style Round Brass Side Tables
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This nice and elegant pair of round side tables is made of brass with two glass shelves, a round glass shelf on top and a square one on the bottom. This is a French work. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Mahogany Cabinet/Wardrobe/Linen Press
Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland
A fine late 18th century neoclassical mahogany linen press/wardrobe in fantastic original condition. With two large cupboard doors over three drawers. The cabinetmaker used only the...
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Late 18th Century British Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

French 19th C. Painted Wood Neoclassical Commode
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical painted wood commode from the 19th century. This antique chest from France features a simple, clean design aesthetic, with rectangular-shaped top, resting above...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Vintage English Country Iron Black Garden Armillary Sundial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning vintage English country or Neoclassical style black iron garden armillary sundial USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 11"W x 7"D x 13"H Very good vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

French 19th Century Cast Iron Urn
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A large, Neoclassical cast iron garden urn from the 19th century, exhibiting all the elegance and grandeur of the period. Painted in a deep green, the urn features iconic and timeles...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

A Pair of NEOCLASSIC TABLE LAMPS, in the style of ROMEO REGA, Italy 1970
Located in PARIS, FR
An important and rigorous pair of table lamps, Post-Modernist, Shabby-Chic, Neo-Classical, Seventies, asymmetrical compositions of 2 rectangular blocks in beige veneered wood, offset...
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1970s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

19th-Century Pair of Equestrian Engravings – Framed Antique Hunting Prints
By William Barraud
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Bring the allure of the English countryside into your home with this remarkable pair of antique equestrian prints. These hand-colored engravi...
Category

19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper, Glass

Monumental Neoclassical Style Painted Octagonal Mirror
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Monumental octagonal mirror featuring a hand-painted wooden frame with a distressed, muted greenish-gold finish. The frame is adorned with intricate gilded detailing, including delic...
Category

20th Century European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Paint

Pair Tall Neoclassical French Pine Columns
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Tall Neoclassical French Pine Columns, Greek style from the early 20th century. Top surface is 12.75 x 12.75
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Pine

Neoclassical Style Giltwood Bronze Mirror
Located in Chicago, IL
19th century Neoclassical style wall mirror featuring a giltwood frame with intricate decorative bronze elements. The top section showcases classical motifs, including two gilded hor...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Three Tiers Round Gueridon with Eglomized Mirror Tops by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice three tiers round gueridon is made of silvered brass with eglomized mirror tops. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Baccarat Crystal and Glass 36-Light Chandelier
Located in Madrid, ES
A grand 19th century French Baccarat crystal 36-light, triple-tier chandelier. At over one meter high and wide, this large and impressive style of crystal chandelier was especially p...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Metal

White Neoclassical Urn
Located in New York, NY
White Neoclassical Urn. Large white glazed Italian urn form earthenware vase after the antique with classical figures in draped garments with sigillated urns on either side issuing ...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Near Pair of 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Gilt Polychromed Marble Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A Near Pair of 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Gilt and Polychromed Marble Tables, Imported from Italy to the United States, Circa 1900 An exceptional pair of 18th-century Italian...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Napoleon III Period Onyx and Gilt Bronze Clock Set
Located in London, GB
The white onyx and gilt bronze three-piece set consists of a central clock, accompanied by two six-light candelabra. The three items were crafted in the 19th century, during the reig...
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Ormolu, Bronze

Antique French Sevres Style Porcelain and Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Located in London, GB
The combination of sumptuous, lustrous ormolu and finely decorated Sevres style porcelain makes this mantel clock an exceptional piece. Built in France and retailed by the prestigiou...
Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Set of 2 Cherry wood armchairs by Leon Krier Model Sella Media by Giorgetti
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Elegant italian design armchairs designed by Léon Krier model 'sella media' and produced by Giorgetti. The chairs have a high quality cherry wooden frame and are upholstered with fi...
Category

1990s Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Herringbone Beige Wingback Armchairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of Wingback Chairs by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams. The chairs are upholstered in a neutral chenille with a herringbone texture. The wood legs are square with a taper, with a bl...
Category

Early 2000s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Boho Cast Stone Two Tier Fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Create a timeless European-style oasis in your own backyard with this magnificent two-tiered fountain. Expertly crafted from heavy, durable cast stone, this piece features a classic ...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone

1970s Vintage Classical Giltwood and Brass Frame Mirror
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage classical giltwood frame. Crafted brass copper pieces. Measures 45"W × 1.25"D x 33"H.
Category

Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Neoclassical Style Alabaster Off White Table Lamp, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
An elegant pair of Italian Neoclassical style table lamps made of hight quality alabaster. The Mid- century made table lamps have ...
Category

20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster

Louis Philippe Style 4 Doors Sideboard in Oak, 100% made in France
Located in Landivy, FR
This large sideboard is made of solid French Oak and typical of the Louis Philippe Style in the mid 19th century in France caracterized by its curved moldings, hand-curved feet, etc....
Category

2010s French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Cherry, Oak

Pair Antique Chestnut Folding Railroad Benches c. Late 19th Century
Located in Westfield, MA
This striking pair of Antique Chestnut Folding Railroad Benches, dating to the late 19th century, combine both functionality and remarkable craftsmanship. Originally designed for use in train stations and, according to the previous owner, later utilized in a hotel lobby in Maine, these benches feature a sturdy chestnut wood construction with a rich, warm finish. The aged chestnut showcases the wood’s natural beauty, while the iconic cast iron supports at the ends bring an industrial charm to these pieces. The decorative cast iron elements with their distinct circular medallion design add a refined touch, distinguishing them from standard railroad furniture...
Category

Late 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique French Allegory of Love Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Late 18th or early 19th century French neoclassical fireback with an allegory of love. The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a black / pewter patina. The condition is good, no cr...
Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

A Late 18th Century Scottish Neoclassical Pine and Gesso Chimneypiece
Located in London, GB
The central tablet depicts the three Graces disarming Cupid. The scene is after a painting by the Neoclassical painter Angelica Kauffman (1741–1807). The Graces steal and break Cupid...
Category

Late 18th Century Scottish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gesso, Pine

Mid-Century American Classical Maple Single Drawer Side Table
Located in Germantown, MD
A skillfully crafted Mid-Century American Classical Maple Single Drawer Side Table in great vintage condition. Measures 21" in width, 27" in depth and stands 25" tall.
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Maple

Brass Coffee Table with Black Lacquered Glass Maison Jansen. Circa 1900
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style coffee table is made of brass with black lacquered glass top. This is a French work by Maison Jansen. Circa 1900
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

19th Century Neoclassical Style Giltwood Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century French Neoclassical style mirror with a giltwood frame featuring two griffins flanking a coat of arms.
Category

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Vintage Framed Portrait of a Race Horse in Wood Frame by C. Frederick Sitzler
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A framed portrait of a racehorse by artist C. Fred Sitzler. It features a print of a racehorse from his ears to the tops of his shoulders. He has a black coat with a narrow white pat...
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paint, Paper

American Classical Bobbin Turned Fruitwood Spindle Bed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive American classical spindle bed crafted from fruitwood. The bed features exaggerated tall bobbin or spool turned bed posts that give the bed a dr...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Enamel Miniature Carriage Clock
Located in London, GB
Antique French gilt bronze and enamel miniature carriage clock French, late 19th Century Clock: Height 11cm, width 5.5cm, depth 5cm Case: ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Ormolu

60 Round Pedestal Dining Table - Fruitwood Finish
Located in Westwood, NJ
A blend of timeless elegance and robust construction. Perfect for intimate meals and cozy gatherings, this table is designed to be both functional and stylish. Constructed of solid ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Maitland Smith Neoclassical Style Parcel Gilt Demilune Console Table
Located in Rochester, NY
Neoclassical style solid mahogany carved gilded demilune console table by Maitland Smith in overall original beautiful rich glowing color. Signed with labels on underside. Circa 1980...
Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Mahogany, Wood

Set of Eight Neoclassical Style Klismos Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic set of eight klismos dining chairs constructed in the Greco-Roman neoclassical taste. The chairs feature a tablet back with a curved splat decorated with a disc. The seat ha...
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Large Neoclassical Andirons in Patinated Brass
Located in Tilburg, NL
Pair of Large Neoclassical Andirons in Patinated Brass. Europe, mid to late 19th century. A large and imposing pair of andirons or fire dogs in patinated brass and wrought iron. Fea...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Neoclassical furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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