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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
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

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

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...
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Late 20th Century Indonesian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Mahogany, 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

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...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Neoclassical Cast Stone Garden Ball Finial Glass Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Opulent cast stone plaster dining table featuring a monumental garden ball finial or orb base. The giant sphere orb is very heavy and solid festoon...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stone, Iron

19th Century Rare Neoclassical Style Iron King Poster Bed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, hand cut, Neoclassical style iron king poster bed you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. ...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Wonderful Regency Three-Light Vaughan Bell Jar Glass Brass Lantern Greek Key
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Regency / Neoclassical Three Candelabra Light Etched Bell Jar Glass & Patinated Black Brass Lantern With Greek Key Pattern Lantern Fixture, In The Manner Of Vaughan Designs
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

French 18th Century Double Sided Lectern
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A stunning 18th century iron lectern from France, intended to be used on the altar to display a large Bible during mass that the priest would read from. This is an instant conversati...
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18th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Leather Horse Animal Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful all leather horse animal sculpture, in the Ralph Lauren style, circa late-20th century. This hand-crafted piece is clad in a light ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather

Maitland Smith Neoclassical Style Iron Brass Tessellated Marble Lion Pedestal I
Located in Houston, TX
Maitland Smith neoclassical style tessellated marble lion pedestal featuring painted iron legs with lion's paw feet and lion head finials, painted iron rope and tassels.
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal, Iron, Brass

Traditional Leather Club Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Upholstered in rich, full-grain havana brown leather, this chair exudes luxury while offering durability for years of use. The gently rolled back, curved arms, and detailed nailhead ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Leather, Wood

A SOLID BRONZE AND VERDE MARBLE SEAHORSE TABLE FROM CLARIDGE S LONDON - c1950s
Located in London, GB
Exceptional quality patinated bronze with sculptural detail - a brace of facing sea horses which terminate gracefully into hooved feet. Featuring two levels in verde marble with wond...
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1950s British Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Karges Italian Provincial Carved Walnut Pedestal Extension Dining Table
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Italian Provincial or Neoclassical style pedestal extension dining table By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeou...
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Neoclassical Style Mirror or Picture Frame
Located in Sheffield, MA
A large rectangular 38" x 48" American Classical style carved giltwood frame for mirror or painting, with boldly carved fluting, and raised square and roundel centre. May be hung hor...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Onyx, Marble, Gilt Bronze and Champlevé Enamel Pedestal Clock
Located in London, GB
This colorful pedestal clock has been crafted from fine red marble and green onyx, and beautifully decorated with gilt bronze (ormolu) and champlevé enamel. While a popular crafts material in ancient times, onyx was largely forgotten about until its rediscovery in the mid-19th century in Algeria by a French marble-worker called Delmonte. Onyx became highly fashionable in France following this discovery, and it was used to create a variety of decorative art objects. The clock features a green onyx cube-shaped case, which is surmounted by a slightly projecting red marble top. This top is fringed with champlevé enamel drapery-like motifs, with gilt bronze drop-finials. The case is mounted on its front with a circular dial, which features a central floral champlevé enamel motif, encircled by black Arabic Numerals. This dial is set within a gilt bronze egg-and-dart and champlevé enamel bezel. The sides of the case are mounted with circular gilt bronze barometers...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Onyx, Marble, Bronze, Enamel, Ormolu

Historistic Table lamp with original antique glass shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic Table lamp with original antique glass shade vienna around 1890s Brass polished and stove enameled Original antique glass shade
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Style Brass Umbrella Stand
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant neoclassical style umbrella stand is made of brass. This is a French work. Circa 1970
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Vintage Madame Alexander 21” Cissy Doll Monet
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage 1961 collectible Madame Alexander 21” Cissy doll Monet. From a collectors storage, complete with all accessories. In great condition.
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Textile

Pair 19th Century French Neoclassical Gilt Bronze and Marble Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique (19th century) French Louis XVI style figural patinated and gilt bronze three-light candelabra depicting neoclassical maidens, and mounted on unique dark variegated m...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Danish Chair in the Manner of Jørgen Roed with Embroidered Upholstery, 1840s
Located in Valby, 84
A wonderfully crafted Danish chair in stained beech, dating to the 1840s, in the manner of Jørgen Roed (1808–1888), a celebrated painter and designer associated with the Danish Golde...
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1840s Danish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mid Century Wicker Two-Door Storage Side Cabinet
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid 20th Century Wicker Two-Door Storage Side Cabinet Neasures 22.5" wide, 13" deep and 34" tall.
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wicker

Vintage Painted Neoclassical Style Wood Console/ Buffet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Midcentury painted wood console with faux painted marble top. Console has three ample drawers for storage. It mounts to the wall and features a carved wood gilded pineapple at base.
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Wonderful Vaughan Brass Star Glass Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling 8 Light Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Vaughan Designs Brass With Star Glass / Crystal Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture Each Having 2 Candelabra Sockets Inside. 8 Fixtures Available Each Sold Separately
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Wrought Iron Turquoise Lounge Chair for Outdoor with Grid Seat
Located in Miami, FL
Wrought Iron Turquoise Lounge Chairs suitable for outdoor. Height to the arm ( low part ) : 25.59in
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2010s Spanish Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique Neo-Classical Bartolozzi Print of Venus. 1907
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of an 18th Century Francesco Bartolozzi engraving after Bartolozzi. Publshed by Otto Limited, London 1907 Blank verso The meas...
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Early 1900s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Antique Bacchanalian Frieze, Italian, Bronze, Grand Tour, Victorian, circa 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique framed Bacchanalian Frieze. An Italian, mahogany and bronze Grand Tour relief mount after François Duquesnoy (1594-1646), dating ...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

French 19th Century Gold Gilt Mantel Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A shimmering French gold gilt mantel mirror, hand-crafted in France in the 19th century. This classic mantle mirror is in excellent condition with its original mercury glass and stur...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Antique French Neo-Classical Gilt Bronze and Black Marble Urn Lamp
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely antique French neo-classical style gilt bronze and black veined marble lamp. It has a urn form with draped gilt bronze floral foliate. It is unmarked and in working ...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

1930s Wedgwood Crimson Dip Jasper Ware Garden Pot
Located in Asheville, NC
Etruria, Staffordshire, 1929-1938 , turned Wedgwood shape no. 317, stoneware with crimson Jasper dip ground, decorated with sprigged white Jasper bas-relief classical cameos, ringed ...
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1930s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 19th Century Neoclassical Cast Iron Garden Urns are ideal for exterior or interior use. Each is a heavy casting that features a splendid neoclassical design inspired by ancient...
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1890s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Soft Neutral Vintage Artistic Hans Krondahl Flower Tapestry 1 6" x 1 6"
Located in New York, NY
Soft Neutral Vintage Artistic Hans Krondahl Flower Tapestry by Hans Krondahl, country of origin: America, Circa date: Vintage
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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wool, Linen

Italian Creamware, in White Rope-Twist Oval Centerpiece Basket, Mid-20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Italian Creamware (In white) Rope-Twist Oval Centerpiece Basket, Mid-20th Century A finely hand-crafted Italian oval centerpiece basket in white creamware, dating to the mid-20th ce...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Pair of White Leather + Brass Pompeii Armchairs by Alberto Orlandi, Italy 1980s
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of rare white leather and brass ‘Pompeii’ armchairs designed by Italian designer Alberto Orlandi. These Neoclassical chairs feature elegant curved backrests and white leather ...
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1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Marble Bust of Venus
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique over life-size bust of Venus. Thanks to her scale, this Neoclassical style handcarved marble sculpture of Venus, Roman goddess of love and beauty, is very striking. Charac...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Statuary Marble

Neoclassical Grand Tour Bust of Goddess Diana Sculpture
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous cast metal Neoclassical Grand Tour style female head bust of Diana the Huntress goddess sculpture USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 3"W x 2.5"D x 6"H. Very good original...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage William Yeoward Jenkins Large Cut Crystal Footed Trophy Flower Vase 18"
Located in Dayton, OH
Large and impressive crystal vase from the Jenkins Collection by William Yeoward. Features a trophy urn / flower vase with cut coin dot patterns and ribbed accents over a tired foote...
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Large Antique Oval Etched Venetian Mirror
Located in Houston, TX
Large antique oval etched Venetian mirror. Stunning and large antique Neoclassical style oval etched Venetian beveled mirror with a square bow...
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror

French Louis XVI Neoclssical Style Marble Top Center Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant French oval center table featuring a marble top. Made in the grand Louis XVI neoclassical taste with a desirable aged patina on the gilt wood finish. The marble has a lovely ...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

The Bolection A: A Classical Stone Fireplace Profile Without Shelf or Plinths
Located in Chicago, IL
The Bolection A stone fireplace shares a classical Bolection-style profile with our Bolection B design, but without the top shelf piece and the plinths. The molding profile curves o...
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2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Limestone

French Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Serpent Trident Garden Wall Water Fountain
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Neoclassical Style Cast Iron "Serpent/Trident" Garden Wall Water Fountain. Item features a heavy cast iron construction, serpent and trident design, desirable weathere...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Grand Tour Neoclassical Style Faux-Marble Temple
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful and important wooden memorial temple covered in faux marble. From the purest neoclassical form, this Grand Tour piece of furniture is a classic piece of furniture of grea...
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1810s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Classic Antique Dining Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Featuring a gracefully curved urn form splat back adorned with exquisite figured Cerejeira veneers, known for their beautiful swirling patterns that captivate the eye. The veneers fl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Italian Glazed Terracotta Figural Bust of Diana, Goddess of the Moon, Circa 1850
Located in Charleston, SC
Italian glazed and hand-painted terracotta figural bust of Diana raised on a two tiered circular faux painted plinth. Goddess of the moon, Mid-19th Century.
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1850s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Terracotta, Paint

American Neoclassic Bird s Eye Maple Four Drawer Chest, 1820
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Neoclassic four drawer chest in the French Restoration taste. The case employs both solid and veneered bird’s-eye maple in choice selection of overall pattern. The top is ma...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Birdseye Maple, Cherry, Poplar, Pine

Napoleon III Period Ormolu and Patinated Bronze Clock Set by Picard
Located in London, GB
This magnificent clock set is the work of celebrated French maker Henri Picard, who collaborated on this fine piece together with the famous firm of clockmakers, Raingo Freres. Both ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ormolu, Bronze

Old Solid Iron Stove
Located in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas
Old solid iron stove, it is a very old stove is unknown the origin and manufacture, has slight details for the antiquity. It is very heavy and solid.
Category

1820s English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Baker Furniture 2-Tiered Side End Table with One Drawer
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Neoclassical style side table with one drawer from Baker Furniture. The ribbed gold accents on the corners certainly add detail. We see this classic piece styled next to a chair and ...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

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

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Marble Pedestal Columns
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant pair of Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Brèche Violette and Vert Campan marble pedestals. Each column is raised by a square Vert Campan base below a mottled cir...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

French Neoclassical Fireback / Backsplash, 18th-19th Century
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
18th-19th century French neoclassical period fireback. The fireback is made of cast iron. It has a natural brown patina. Upon request it can be made black / pewter at no extra cost....
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Neoclassical Style Lacquered Marble Top Console Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning Mid-Century Modern lacquered console table featuring a Carrara marble top. Made in France in the neoclassical taste having a parcel gilt decorated case. Fronted by two stora...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Italian Neoclassical Style Faux Green and Black Marble Vase Urn, Large Scale
Located in Stamford, CT
Large scale faux marble vase form urn. This impressive piece is over 2 feet tall, (28 inches). It will make quite and impact on an entry or center table. Made of a sturdy composite i...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Composition

Showcase Rosewood Design, 1950, Italian
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Showcase rosewood design 1950, Italian, very special cross-legged, brass parts.
Category

1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of Large 1950s Gilt Metal French Neoclassic Wall Sconces
Located in London, GB
A lovely pair of neoclassical French wall sconces with an elegant design. They have two arms per sconce, each elegantly curved and designed to resemble twisted rope or cord, leading ...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Roman Classical Nude Male Marble Sculpture by Lorenzo dal Torrione, Italy
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Roman Nude Male Marble Sculpture Italian or statue of David. Well executed and wonderfully proportioned figure of David as a youth, copied from the original by Michelangelo ...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Limestone

Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" Urn Vase Lamp
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A Meissen Snake-Handled "Schlangenvase" urn vase lamp, circa 1900, Gilt and painted in colors, the baluster body decorated with "Deutsche Blumen" on both...
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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

French Neoclassic Walnut Veneer and Ebonized Mirror, 1st quarter 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
or vertical rectangular form and having separate sections of antique mirrors, the inner and outer edges raised and ebonized
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1820s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Enormous Late 19th Century English Vintage Fireplace Andirons
Located in New York, NY
Pair of enormous late 19th century English vintage fireplace andirons.
Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Nickel

19th Century German Solid Brass Wild Wessel Desk Lamp
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous Harvard adjustable student desk lamp By Wild & Wessel Berlin, Germany, Circa 1870 Solid gilt brass, with green glass shade Measures: 11.75"W x 8"D x 21.5"H Very good ...
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Late 19th Century German Antique 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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