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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
French Gilt Metal Mounted Alabaster Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
French Gilt Metal Mounted Alabaster Pedestal, late 19th century, with a later square top on a tapering column and stepped square plinth. 41.5" H x 11" W x 11" D.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Stone, Alabaster, Marble

Neo-Classical Style Tessellated Marble Brass Console Table Att. Maitland-Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a striking neo-classical style console table with tessellated marble top and a brass concentric circle apron. It is in very good condition and is attributed to Maitland-Smith...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair French Neoclassical Crystal, Silverplated Engraved Mirror Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of French Neoclassical Crystal, Silverplated, and Engraved Mirror Sconces  France, 1920-1940, Art Deco in period, Neoclassical in design  A stunning pair of French Neoclassical...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

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Crystal, Silver Plate

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

Materials

Wood

Rounded Tub Club Chair on Swivel Shown in Linen Fabric with Wood Arm Post Detail
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Vila Club Chair from LF Collection is a great addition to any room - shown with off white linen fabric but also available made to order in COM - with mahogany wood post...
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2010s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Set of 6 Oils on Canvas, Homes in Landscapes, early 19th century
Located in Atlanta, GA
the paintings showing unique homes in both pastoral and coastal landscapes, all in original incised giltwood frames
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Pair of French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Demilune Tables with Marble Tops
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French neoclassical style painted wood demilune console tables from the 19th century, with white marble tops and fluted accents. Created in France during the 19th century, ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble

Neoclassical Style Brass and Glass Pendant Light with Hand-Painted Landscape
Located in Barntrup, DE
Neoclassical style brass and glass pendant light with hand-painted landscape from circa the 1920s. This stunning Neoclassical-style pendant light fixture features a yellow and pale s...
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1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Neoclassical Period 18th Century Console Table with Marquetry Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical period crotch mahogany and walnut console table from the 18th century with marquetry décor, tapered legs and single drawer. Created in Italy during the 18th c...
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood, Mahogany, Walnut

Monumental Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington, after William Rush (1817)
Located in Queens, NY
A Monumental Patinated Bronze Bust of George Washington, after William Rush (1817) This commanding bronze bust of George Washington is modeled after t...
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Early 19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Bronze

Antique French Gilt Bronze and Malachite Clock Set
Located in London, GB
This wonderful clock set was created in France in circa 1870, in the late 19th century. The set, which consists of a mantel clock and pair of candelabra is crafted from gilt bronze (...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Malachite, Ormolu, Bronze

French Terracotta Lion s Head on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Pembroke, MA
This French terracotta lion's mask was originally an element of a 19th century fountain with water jetting from its mouth. This garden piece is now mounted on a custom iron, making i...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Iron

Black Metal Cast Iron Pheasant Bird Figurines, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Pair of large cast-iron metal pheasant birds in black. Each figure is identical and features a pheasant with its long tail, textured to resemble feather...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron

Fleurs Des Siècles Enamel Flower Bouquet by Jane Hutcheson for Gorham
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous arrangement of enamel flowers, "Fleurs Des Siecles" By Jane Hutcheson for Gorham Circa 1970s Enamel flowers, in a porcelain container with painted and gold gilt detail...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Enamel

Oak Parquetry Media Cabinet, Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
An oak parquetry four-door entertainment media cabinet, perfect to use as a cabinet for additional storage space or an entertainment console. It has oak ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Large Gilt, Patinated Bronze and Marble Clock Set by Raingo Frères
Located in London, GB
Large gilt, patinated bronze and marble clock set by Raingo Frères French, Late 19th Century Clock: height 73cm, width 29cm, depth 28cm Candelabra: height 66cm, width 30cm, depth ...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Ormolu

Bronze Dore Mounted Crystal Baccarat Style Centerpiece
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exquisite Dore bronze and diamond cut crystal oval centerpiece in the style of Baccarat. Crystal bowl and pedestal stand on bronze lion paw f...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Pair French Opaline Ivy-Trail Vases with Cobalt Rims, c. 1860–80 Attr. Baccarat
Located in Atlanta, GA
France, probably Saint-Louis or Baccarat. Blown white opaline glass of luminous, even body color, each tall cylindrical vase rising to a flared, everted lip finished with an applied ...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass

Murano Blue and Smoked Art Glass Urn Vase, Signed by Roberto Rossi, Italy
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Murano hand blown Italian art glass vase. Created by Roberto Rossi (signed). Blue on the outside, white glass on the inside, handles and foot i...
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1980s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Murano Glass

Pair of Northern European Style Commodes
Located in Westwood, NJ
Crafted from exotic figured movingui veneer with refined black line inlays, this luxurious chest exemplifies timeless sophistication. The oak drawers, equipped with modern soft-close...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

12 Coalport for Tiffany 1899 Gold, Ivory and Cobalt Blue Dinner Plates
By Coalport for Tiffany
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A set of 12 rare Coalport, made for Tiffany and Co. dinner plates featuring six alternating reserves of two colors of cobalt blue enamel with profuse raised paste gold overlay. The p...
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1910s English Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Small French 1940s Bronze Chandelier
Located in Buchanan, NY
Elevate your space with this lovely French 1940s bronze chandelier, featuring eight ornate arms and a beautifully aged, patinated finish. This stunning piece measures 22 inches in he...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Small French 1940s Bronze Chandelier
Small French 1940s Bronze Chandelier
$2,240 Sale Price
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Antique French Cabinet Size Bronze of Cupid with a Quiver of Arrows
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A finely modeled, cabinet-sized sculpture. In the style of Jean-Marie Pigalle. Cast in bronze. With a dark chocolate brown patina. Depicting Cupid (or a cherub with wings) by a t...
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Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Armchair Swedish Black Neoclassical, 19th Century Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Swedish black neoclassical, 19th century, Sweden. An armchair made in Sweden during the 19th century in the neoclassical style. Black paint...
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Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Antique 19th Century Italian Walnut Sorrento Occasional Table with Intarsia
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful tilt-top occasional table that was made in Italy, circa 1870. The table is heavily decorated with marquetry or intarsia that is made of various precious kinds of wood suc...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Pine, Lacquer

1940s Coffee Table by Gilbert Poillerat
Located in Paris, FR
A rare and important spindle feet console in patinated wrought iron with a spectacular carrare marble A similar model is located at the Louvre museum at the bronze room into the deco...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Neoclassical Style carved mahogany recamier / chaise by Baker
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning Neoclassical Style carved mahogany recamier / chaise lounge manufactured by Baker,, Frame in excellent original condition.. original fabric upholstery has minor marks,,hav...
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1980s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Italian Carved Gilt Wood Iron Beaded Crystal Chandelier
Located in Bradenton, FL
Italian Two Tiered Carved Giltwood, Iron, and Beaded Crystal Chandelier. Chandelier features hand-carved giltwood and is embellished with hand-cut crystal and crystal beads, exemplif...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Antique Neoclassical Mahogany Extendable Dining Table for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
For restoration. A finely crafted neoclassical oval mahogany dining table with a plain apron. Along with three leaves. Raised on six cylindrical tapering legs with ring turned tops a...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Green Neoclassical Painted and Parcel-Gilt Pedestals
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of 19th Century Neoclassical Painted and Parcel-Gilt Pedestals Each of tapering architectural form with molded top and square plinth base, the fluted frieze above applied foliat...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Botanical Heavy Classic Black Cast Aluminum Openwork Urn On Pedestal 2 Available
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Botanical Heavy Classic Painted Black Cast Aluminum Openwork Urn On Pedestal With Interior Tin. Urn 19 1/2" H x 14" Round Pedestal 12" Square x 34" H 2 Available, Each S...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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

Pair of Brass Side Tables Attributed to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant pair of side tables with 2 tiers are made of brass and fluted legs. This is a French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Regency Rectangular Handcrafted Gold Foil Wood Mirror Spain, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Handcrafted carved Regency Style wood mirror covered in gold foil.
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1970s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood

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

Materials

Walnut

Antique Mini Neoclassical Grand Tour Style Oil Painting On Board of A Landscape
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: (FRAME)-H: 7 3/4in W: 9 1/8in D: 1 3/4in (PAINTING)- H: 4 1/2in W: 5 7/8in D: 1 3/4in This Miniature Antique Neoclassical Grand Tour Style Oil Painting On Board of A ...
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Early 20th Century German Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Russian Empire Period Neoclassical Salon Suite
Located in Forney, TX
A rare and most impressive five-piece Russian neoclassical partial gilt carved wood upholstered salon suite. Born in the 19th century, during the ...
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19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silk, Mahogany, Giltwood

Vintage french wrought iron bar stools, 1960s - set of 3
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage bar stools made from a round oak seat and a beautiful wrought iron twisted base with elegant feet. 1960s - France Very good, sturdy condition Dimensions: Height: 78cm Dia...
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1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Scale White Neo-Classical Style Ceramic Horse Bust Figurine / Statue
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale majestic white Italian horse head bust. It is unmarked and in very good condition. It most likely dates to the later part of the 20th century.
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Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Neo Classic Oak Console Table, Light
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Italian neo-classic style oak parquetry two-drawer console table accentuated with tapered legs. This beautiful two-tiered herringbone console table includes a rectangular oak parq...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Monumental French Antique Marble and Bronze Candelabra Torcheres
Located in London, GB
This pair of fine candelabra torcheres take form on a monumental scale, each of them standing almost two and a half metres tall. The casting is superior in its quality and could be attributed to one of the 19th century masters, such as Deniere or Barbedienne. Each torchere is formed of a fluted veined marble column set...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Ormolu, Bronze

Neoclassical Empire Gold-Leaf Giltwood Hand-Carved Mirror, Spain, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Elegant Baroque-style giltwood wall mirror featuring an intricately carved frame with scrolling motifs, shell details, and rich ornamental flourishes. The deep relief carving and war...
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1970s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Gold

19th Century Wedgwood Jasperware Campagne Urn
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Wedgwood Jasperware twin handled campagne urn and cover, in the Neoclassical style, decorated with a frieze of Greek figures, with palmette borders in white on a blue ba...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

Vintage Classical Metal Orb Garden Finial
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful vintage metal garden orb finial USA, Late 20th Century Measures: 8.5"W x 8.5"D x 15.5"H Very good vintage condition.
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Hollywood Regency Wrought Iron Curule Bench, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
Stylish wrought iron Curule bench made in the neoclassical taste. Featuring an X-form design with scrolled arms and feet. These bench are als...
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Late 19th Century Spanish Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Neoclassical Brass Glass Accent Table in the Manner of Maison Jansen
Located in Trenton, NJ
A refined exemplar of 20th-century decorative arts, this vintage brass side table evokes the timeless elegance of Maison Jansen’s neoclassical-inspired oeuvre. The composition pairs ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid-century wrought iron lantern from France, 1950s
Located in Lyon, FR
Cute mid-century wrought iron lantern, made in France, 1950s. Wrought iron structure, frozen glass lampshade, nice making details : floral ornaments, metallic lace and twists. Perfec...
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Large Silvered Lion Sculpture, France, Early 20th Century
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
An early 20th century Silverplated Lion. This particular example very well modelled. Mounted over a Portoro Italian marble base. Perfect size to...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal

Italian Florentine Baroque Gold Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Italian Florentine baroque rococo style wall mirror Italy, Circa 1960s Gold gilt wood, with mirror. Measures: 7.25"W x 1.25"D x 12"H. Very good original vintage condit...
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Pair of French Neoclassical Marble Top End Side Tables
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of French Neoclassical Marble Top Side End Tables Impressive pair of marble top side tables attributed to Maison Jansen. The consoles are constructed in carved wood, polychrome...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pair of Trompe l oeil Drink Tables After John Dickinson
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic pair of Trompe l'oeil drink tables featuring composite faux marble blocks appearing to be wrapped in a draped cloth and tied with rope. Made in the manner and style of John...
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Composition

Pair of Pallido Italy Neoclassical Stylized Urn Giltwood Marble Console Tables
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Pallido Italy Neoclassical Stylized Urn Giltwood Marble Console Tables, Italy, Circa 1950s A refined pair of mid-century Italian console tables by Pallido, made in a N...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Rare 18th Century Erotic Scene Drawing, Attributed to Tobias Sergel
By Tobias Sergel
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Rare 18th century Old master drawing of an explicit erotic scene of an couple having oral sex. Brown ink on paper with watermark, over pre-studies in black ch...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Fabulous Vintage Chocolate Mink Beret Hat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage fabulous natural chocolate mink hat beret. Quality fur in great condition.
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fur

Pair of Louis XVI Style Nightstands
Located in Westwood, NJ
A French neoclassical style nightstand, with a pierced brass gallery and Bianco Carrara marble top, pull-out tray, single drawer with cast brass handles, square tapered legs with bra...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Brass

19th Century Italian Milanese Neoclassical Silver Oil and Vinegar Cruet Set
Located in Milano, MI
Antique Milanese silver oil cruet consisting of an oval tray supported by four cast zoomorphic paw shaped feet; the edge of the tray is a ribbon decorated by...
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver

Italy Late 19th Century Inlaid Walnut Buffet with Drawer or Low Cabinet
Located in Brescia, IT
This is a pleasant credenza or low cabinet, handmade in walnut with an inlaid in the same wood. The top has very beautiful drawing that distinguishes this antique buffet. Hand made...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Walnut

Antique Neoclassical Double Dolphin Brass Bouillotte Lamp With Tole Shade
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning Neoclassical style brass bouillotte lamp with twin dolphins at the base and a cream colored tole shade. Early 20th Century Dimensions: 12ʺW × 8ʺD × 21ʺH Good vintage c...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Daniel Graves "English Village" Framed Etching 20/100, 1976
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
The original etching on paper depicts old stone bridge leading to the traditional old English cottages, surrounded by hills with fields and trees in the timeless English countryside ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

George II Vitruvian Side Table
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A Neoclassical gilt-wood side table with marble top above a panelled frieze decorated with a carved Vitruvian scroll. The square tapered and fluted legs are headed by paterae, carved...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

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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