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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
Italian Piemontese 1890s Three-Drawer Walnut Commode with Dark Green Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian Neoclassical style Piemontese walnut commode from circa 1890 with three drawers and dark green marble top. This Italian Neoclassical style Piemontese walnut commode, datin...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Brass

Important Rothschild family French silver presentation plate by Maurice Mayer
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
extremely rare french silver presentation plate/ dinner plate. this important plate is one of the best quality work and engraving i have ever seen in my life, the outer rim is all adorned and ornate with flowers in neoclassical style, and the actual plate is all hand engraved with the most incredible engraving with gold plating on just the engraved patterns what makes the plate looks like the gold plated part is 3 dimensional. This important plate was made in paris by the famous silver master Maurice Mayer...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Gold Plate, Silver

Antique French Neoclassical Style Commode or Chest
Located in Houston, TX
Antique French Neoclassical Style Commode Or Chest. Stunning 19th century French Neoclassical walnut commode or chest of drawers wit...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Antiqued White Mahogany Four Poster Bed with Reeded Posts and Carved Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Desiree is a masterclass in craft with ornately carved and reeded bed posts available with and without a canopy. The front rail is scalloped to mimic the...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

French Bronze Faux Bamboo Coffee Table Attributed to Maison Bagues.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An exceptional and rare French coffee table attributed to Maison Baguès, circa 1950, crafted in nickeled bronze with a faux bamboo motif. This finely detailed piece features two tier...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Nickel

18th Century Neoclassical Dore and Patinated Bronze Two Light Putti Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
Fine pair of Dore and patinated bronze figural putti 18th century two light candelabra on original Saint Anne marble plinths. Each individually modelled as ...
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18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Marble, Bronze

Pair of Italian Gilt Carved Panels
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian gilt carved panels. Pair Neoclassical carved gilt wood open work panels with alternating square and round paterae with acanthus and further egg and dart borders in or...
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Giltwood

Neo-Classical Style Ebonized Bench With Gilt Accents Att. To Maitland-Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a neo-classical style bench with an ebonized frame and gilt accents. It is attributed to Maitland -Smith and dates approximately to the l...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Monumental Pair of Italian Carved Stone Obelisks with Elephants
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of finely carved elegant stone obelisks decorated with leave garlands, on a square base. Inspired by Bernini's elephant in Piazza della Minerva Rome. Timeless decoration for y...
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2010s Italian Neoclassical Furniture

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Stone

Pair of French Handmade Glazed Terracotta Anduze Planters by La Madeleine
Located in Dallas, TX
Add timeless Provençal elegance to your garden or interior with this pair of handmade Anduze planters by La Madeleine. Crafted in southern France using traditional techniques, each v...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Neoclassical Furniture

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Terracotta

Antique Four Poster Bed
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine late 18th Century large Dutch four-poster bed with exceptional posts and ealy 19th century Italian carved giltwood swans. The posts with well carved elements: neoclassical urns, capitals, carved turnings and vase sections; their most attractive part is the boxwood and mahogany lined inlay which we haven't seen on English 18th beds. In addition, unusally, the rails are designed to be seen and made in mahogany and framed with carved and plain astragal beads. Good sturdy construction, fixed together with steel bolts and will dismantle for shipping. Needs new drapery hangings and the white fabric around the end posts & headboard should be cleaned or replaced. For the new mattress, we would recommend a box spring mattress with a well (height is saved with part of the box mattress fitting between the rails) and a second mattress on top. But you could also fit lathes and just have the top mattress with cut out corners to fit around the posts: norris bedding custom make such mattresses. This bed originally had fabric around the top but for an additional cost we could make a wooden cornice...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Neoclassical Style Mahogany Wood Pedestal Plant Stand
Located in Germantown, MD
A Neoclassical Style Mahogany Wood Pedestals Plant Stand. Measure 13" in diameter and stand 40" in height.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Paint

Pair of French Brass Sconces in the style of Arbus
Located in Miami, FL
4 pairs of brass ARBUS brass French sconces featuring a hand holding a torch. Opposite hands, circa 1940s. 1 pair in silver opposite hands (last i...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Engraving in Color Hunting Scenes with Animals signed Boris Riabouchine 20th
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
This is an engraving, in colors. With a Beautiful frame in wood. Representing an Scene of Hunting with Animals.
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood, Paper

Italian 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Giltwood Mirror
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A monumental palatial Italian 19th century neo-classical st. giltwood mirror. The impressive original mirror plate with a decorative giltwood fillet and rosettes, is set within an ex...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Mirror, Giltwood

French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu lamp
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exquisite and high quality French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Baccarat Crystal and Ormolu lamp. This impressive lamp is raised by a square bombee shaped Ormolu base with concav...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

Screen By Jansen ca 1940 s
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant painted screen by Maison Jansen, made in Argentina ca' 1940's in neoclassical style. Each panel is approx. 18.5"wide and 78.75" high. When extended the screen is approx. 5 an...
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1940s Argentine Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Italian Neoclassical Style Brass Double Bad, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Italian double bed in neoclassical style, 1960s production in solid brass. Mattress size: 160 x 190 cm
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1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Maison Jansen Curule Stool in Stitched Leather, Brass and Metal
Located in North Miami, FL
Such an elegant stool/ bench by Maison Jansen, features brass ringlet finials, hooved brass feet and a stitched leather seat - ALL in excellent vintage condition.
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1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Neoclassical Parma Console Table Hand Carved Handmade Portugal Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Neoclassical Parma Console Table, Neoclassical collection, handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. A French Neoclassical style console table, Parma is handcarved in linden wo...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Onyx, Quartz, Travertine, Carrara Marble

Early 19th C. French Petite Neoclassic Carved Marble Top Wall-Mounted Consoles
Located in Atlanta, GA
A petite pair of French Neoclassical wall consoles, with their original marble and finish, from the early 19th century. This Period Neoclassical pair of tables from France each featu...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pillowcase Made from a 19th C. American Linen Coverlet
Located in Istanbul, TR
Jacquard Coverlets occupy an important place in American material culture. They were used as bed covers , and they are reversible. Pillowcase does not come with an insert. Linen in ...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Linen

1920 s Caldwell Silver Plated Scrolled Arms Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1920's silver-plated Caldwell double light sconces with scrolled arms. selling as a pair
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1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Silver Plate

Pair of Eleven-Light Silvered Bronze Large Figural Candelabra
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of Large Candelabra in Silvered Bronze Neoclassical silvered bronze figural candelabra with 11-light. England, 19th century. This magnificent pair of candelabra features a masc...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Silver, Bronze

19th Century French Neoclassical Marble Top Commode or Chest of Drawers
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A French Neoclassical commode with marble top and exquisite brass accents. This antique chest features a rectangular-shaped Carrara marble top, over case which houses four drawers ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Carrara Marble

Historistic table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s
Located in Wien, AT
Historistic table lamp with fabric shade vienna around 1890s Brass polished and stove enameled The fabric shade is replaced ( new )
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1890s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique Iron Transom Mirror
Located in Austin, TX
Mirror from France made from a customized transom of forged steel. The half spherical mirror features 14 compartments with antiqued mirror.
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1880s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pillowcase Made from a 19th C. American Linen Coverlet
Located in Istanbul, TR
Jacquard Coverlets occupy an important place in American material culture. They were used as bed covers , and they are reversible. Pillowcase does not come with an insert. Linen in ...
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19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Linen

Vintage Baker Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Leather Top Executive Writing Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Stunning Vintage Baker English Hepplewhite Style Mahogany Tooled Leather Top Executiv...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Orange Japanned Metal Bird Cage, Hand-Painted, Circa 1900-1920
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce painted metal or Jappaned bird cage, attributed to the Andrew B. Hendryx Company, New Haven, Connecticut, circa 1900-1920. The bright orange square cage shows an eaved roo...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique Small console in walnut, around 1850
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2851 Small console in walnut with shaped top and thin tapered legs. Italian manufacture around 1850s.
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Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut

A SCULPTURAL NEOCLASSICAL SHABBY-CHIC WROUGHT IRON ARTIST CHAIR, France 1980
Located in PARIS, FR
An astonishing, sculptural and very decorative chair, Post-Modernist, Neo-Classical, wrought iron structure with a square section with classically inspired decorations, seat and back...
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1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

17th Century Iron Dog Collar, Museum Mounted
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
17th century iron dog collar, museum mounted on rectangular giltwood base. With two rows of neoclassic ironwork. The 6" x 2.25" W collar is removable...
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17th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

17th Century Iron Dog Collar, Museum Mounted
17th Century Iron Dog Collar, Museum Mounted
$2,400 Sale Price / set
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Brass and Brushed Steel Etagère or Shelves Maison Jansen
Located in Greenwich, CT
Brass and Brushed Steel Etagère or Shelves , Maison Jansen , mid 20th century. This is a very solid example, of the highest quality , with 7 glass shelves , brushed steel columna...
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

French large Bronze of a Lion after Claude Michel Clodion, 19th century
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
Very fine and large bronze of a reclining lion. Many details, such as the treatment of the lion’s mane demonstrate the sculptor’s mastery skill, as well as an understanding of the an...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Italian Neoclassic Carved Giltwood Portrait Pediment Wall Mirror
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Neoclassic (late 18th Century) giltwood vertical wall mirror with a filigree carved pediment featuring a carved portrait in relief with swag sides and a flat bottom.
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18th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

Neoclassical Cylinder Secretary Desk with Clock, circa 1780
Located in Greding, DE
Significant neoclassical cylinder secretary resting on six tapered square legs, canted at the corners. The lower commode section, with two drawers, projects slightly in a risalit for...
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1780s German Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Stunning Bronze and Marble Roman Soldier on Chariot with Horses
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This Stunning Bronze and Marble Roman Soldier on Chariot with Horses is a magnificent representation of ancient Roman history captured in exquisite detail. The sculpture showcases a ...
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1930s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Breccia Marble, Bronze

Six Early 19th Century French Botanical Dessert Plates Green Gilt Borders
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of Six Early 19th Century French Botanical Dessert Plates with Green Borders and Fire-Gilt Trim A rare and refined set of six early 19th-...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Lenox Classical Style White Porcelain Mantle Lamp
Located in Doraville, GA
Vintage Lenox porcelain and plated metal torchère or mantle lamp. The lamp has been thoroughly cleaned and rewired with new socket, switch, twi...
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1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Marble-Top Dresser with Mirror, circa 1890
Located in Birmingham, AL
A stunning Victorian rosewood three-drawer dresser with oval swivel mirror. The mirror has an ornate scalloped frame and sits on a turned wood base and features cutouts to the mirror...
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Late 18th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Italian Neoclassical, Marble, Alabaster, Brass, Table Lamps, Italy, 1940s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Italian Neoclassical, Marble, Alabaster, Brass, Table Lamps, Italy, 1940s Pair of marble and alabaster Neoclassical style table lamps designed and produced in Italy in the first hal...
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1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Pillowcase Made from a 19th C. American Linen Coverlet
Located in Istanbul, TR
Jacquard Coverlets occupy an important place in American material culture. They were used as bed covers , and they are reversible. Pillowcase does not come with an insert. Linen in ...
Category

19th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Linen

Pair of Mario Papperzini for John Salterini Garden Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large pair of mid-century modern iron patio and garden dining chairs attributed to Mario Papperzini for John Salterini. The tall chairs have an iconic design with a square back inset...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Wood Box with Sez Shells Tony Doucquett Style
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vintage carved wood encrusted with Sez shells cowrie in the style of Tony Doucquett. Two tiers box. With red velvet inside.
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1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Shell, Wood

Rare Set of 4 Neoclassical Style Bronze Round Lanterns Attribut to Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
Rare set of 4 neoclassical style bronze round lanterns. French work attributed to Maison Jansen. Circa 1940. Total Height with chain and canopy is 26 inch (66cm) but chain can be ad...
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1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Goddess Circe Italian Neoclassical Sculpture Early 1800s Carved Ebonized Re-gilded
Located in Milano, MI
Circe Italian Neoclassical Sculpture of Early 1800s the figure is a fascinating depiction of the Goddess Circe, made in Italy in the early 19th century. The pine wood carving and ebo...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Hardwood, Pine

Pair of Ferguson Copeland Tortoise Silver Leaf Upholstered Brighton Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
Pair of Ferguson Copeland Tortoise and Silver Leaf Upholstered Brighton Armchairs. Feature a Bent Rattan frame with leather strap joints, brown pain...
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Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Carved White Marble Urn Table Lamps - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Style Carved White Marble Urn Form Table Lamps with Brown Carved Scrollwork - a Pair. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 27.5" H (to finial) x 19" H...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Elegant Antique Neoclassical Rush Seat Settee Loveseat
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant vintage neoclassical loveseat having curved back and X motif backrests with gilded medallions. Seat is original rush with custom striped linen cushion.
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1920s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Rush, Fruitwood, Upholstery

Pair of Early 20th Century Petite French Neoclassical Style Cast Iron Urns
Located in Pearland, TX
A terrific pair of antique French Neoclassical style petite cast iron mantel urns or planters. These urns are solid and heavy and retain their amazing...
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Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

20th Century Carved and Painted Neoclassical Style Centre Table
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
20th century carved and painted neoclassical style centre table Paint finish is new in a soft oyster white finish, subtle distressed edges, and antique glazed patina. Table is stro...
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

French 19th Century Neoclassical Style Ormolu and Baccarat Crystal Chandelier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A most elegant French 19th century Neo-Classical st. ormolu and Baccarat crystal eight arm chandelier. The chandelier is centered by a striking acorn finial amidst fine overlapping f...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Crystal, Ormolu

Antique Neoclassical Solid Brass Tall Candlesticks with Footed Base, 19th C.
Located in Doylestown, PA
Pair of Neoclassical tall, baluster shaped brass candlesticks with a square footed base, mid to late 19th century. They have extra height in an elegant, symmetrical form with a turn...
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Late 19th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

A 1900s Neoclassical White and Gold Capodimonte Porcelain Italian Table Lamp
Located in Catania, Sicilia
The lamp features a white and gold color scheme, with intricate details including a winged female figure and elaborate scrollwork. The lamp has been manufactured in the early 1900s, ...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th C. Two Tier Round Side or Center Table by Beacon Hill Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
Regency style two tier Mahogany side or center table with banded top, concealed pocket drawer with beautifully executed recessed wood inlay & brass embellishments. The lower tier Lat...
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Early Blue Toleware Chicago Globe Soap Tin Bin Box
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large Rectangular Hand Painted Tin Bin Box by Chicago Globe Soap Company. The box is decorated with dancing Nymphs Fairies Nudes holding musically instruments.
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Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Sheet Metal

Maison Jansen Neoclassical Style Brass Glass Top Side Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical style brass square side table by Maison Jansen. The top is glass with a mirrored border surround. All four legs are connected with brass stretchers. Legs and top surroun...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass, Steel

French Midcentury Modern Bar Trolley or Bar Cart with Brass and Formica
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Luxurious French brass bar trolley cart in beautiful neoclassical style from the 1950s. Two formica serving tiers that look like rosewood with a delicate ...
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1950s French Vintage 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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