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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
c1900 French Antique Pair Neoclassic Cast Brass Candle Holder Wall Sconces - Koi
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Pair Antique c1900 French Neoclassical style Mirror Backed Cast Brass Candle Holder Wall Sconces. Highly detailed, high quality. Koi fish detail, Neoclassical elements. Beveled mirro...
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Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Calacatta Marble Column Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
Calacatta Marble Column Pedestal with octagonal top and base. Provenance: From a New York City Collection. 39.5" H x 9.5" Diameter.
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19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Calacatta Marble Column Pedestal
Calacatta Marble Column Pedestal
$850 Sale Price
41% Off
Antique 19th Century Wedgwood Light Blue Jasperware Beaker or Tumbler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Jasperware beaker or cup. In Wedgwood blue with white relief decoration depicting men, women, children, and trees in a Classical s...
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19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Painted Neoclassical Side or Desk Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Painted Neoclassical side or desk chair with laurel wreath & studs.
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20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Porcelain Coffee Set
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Porcelain coffee set Origin Czechoslovakia Circa 20th century Neoclassical Design Very good condition and without restorations Wear on tray h...
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1940s Czech Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Porcelain Coffee Set
Porcelain Coffee Set
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Meissen Marcolini Period Porcelain Twin Handled Painted Fruit Basket
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique German porcelain twin handled fruit basket by prolific makers Meissen and dating from the Marcolini period 1774 to 1814. The fruit basket stands raised on four Greek k...
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Late 18th Century European Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

French Provincial Console
Located in Westwood, NJ
A neoclassic style mahogany French Provincial Console table, the rectangular crossbanded top above four frieze drawers, on gently splayed legs joined by two under tiers. Dimensio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Yeoward William "Crystal Collection" Pair of English Crystal Goblets
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. We have another goblet identical to these that we sell single (posted on 1stdibs). Iconic and precious crystal goblets; they have been made from the highest quality lead crystal with a thickness that is thick enough to allow them to be ground deeper than normal, which allows the light to reflect in a much brighter and more brilliant manner; for this to happen, the geometry of the grinding has also been specially designed and executed. The glasses are a delightful combination of intricate cuts and engravings and feature some of the most beautiful motifs of the 18th and 19th centuries. Every detail of the decoration, such as the glittering star wheel, is cut entirely by hand, with hours of specialized labor required to complete each piece achieving a very high standard of quality. The glasses were made in London (England) between 1995 and 1996 by the William Yeoward company, whose name they bear on the bottom (see photo), and are one of the most attractive designs in the "William Yeoward Crystal...
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Mid-20th Century British Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal

Signed Polychromed Bronze Sculpture of Woman in a Dress after Auguste Moreau
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This signed polychromed bronze sculpture after Auguste Moreau beautifully captures the elegance and romantic spirit of the late 19th-century French Art Nouveau movement. Depicting a ...
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1990s European Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Northern European 5 Tier Etagere
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Biedermeier style 5 tier fruit wood etagere, late 19th century. With 5 shelves all 5 shelves are graduated in size with serpentine shaped front edges, each shelf has 4 spire shaped f...
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Late 19th Century Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fruitwood

Italian 19th century pair of very tall decorative marble obelisks
Located in PARIS, FR
Monumental pair of obelisks veneered with following marbles:  pink marble of the Pyrenees, blue Turquin and yellow of Siena. A very decorative pair of tall obelisks that would look g...
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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Siena Marble

Antique Italian / French Neoclassical Marquetry Chest Of Drawers Nightstand
Located in Forney, TX
Own a piece from a unique time in history! Crafted in the Lombardy region of present day Northern Italy, during the French Republic / Empire period (1793-1815) when Napoleonic conque...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Siena Marble

18th Century Antique Mahogany Neoclassical Musical Clock by Ralph Gout of London
Located in Devon, GB
An impressive and unique 18th centur,y, GeorgeIII period antique circular mahogany musical table clock, in a case of neoclassical design by Ralph ...
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Late 18th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Three Wedgwood Bone China Nautilus Collection Shells
Located in Doraville, GA
Three beautiful bone china gloss white glazed shells by Wedgwood. The shell designs were part of the "Nautilus Collection" and the pieces were made in England. The half shell measure...
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Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Neoclassical Venetian Glass Scallop Form Parcel Gilt Caviar Dishes
Located in New York, NY
Rare, early 19th century pair of Venetian glass scallop form caviar dishes. Each hand made, decorated with curved sections forming the scallop shape wi...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Glass, Murano Glass

Antique Neoclassical French Dressing Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early nineteenth century neoclassical vanity table with original mirror plate.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Scagliola and Ormolu pedestal
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A handsome Italian 19th century Neo-Classical st. Scagliola and Ormolu pedestal. This wonderfully detailed dark faux painted marble column is raised on an octagonal base displaying a...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Ormolu

Italian Neoclassic Paolo Buffa Fruitwood Sideboard For Arrighi Serafino, 1950ca
Located in Westport, CT
A refined Mid Century solid two-toned fruitwood sideboard composed of three drawers over three drawers finishing on four tapered and straight legs and adorned with elegant polished u...
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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

18th Century Dutch Delft Pottery Blue and White Neoclassical Antique Collectors
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Antique Dutch Delft cabinet plate Material: Delft pottery, earthenware tin glazed Maker: The 3 Bells factory (1670- 1841), marked at the back Origin: The Netherlands, Delft 18...
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18th Century Dutch Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Earthenware, Delft, Pottery

Pair of French 19th Century Neo-Classical St. Mahogany and Ormolu Consoles
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An exceptional and impressive pair of French 19th century Neo-Classical st. Mahogany and ormolu consoles. Each freestanding mirrored console is raised by an elegant bottom tier with ...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

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Ormolu

20th Century French Neoclassical Gold Over Mantel Wall Hanging Bathroom Mirror
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful mid 20th century neoclassical style wall hanging mirror. Attributed to Robert W. Irwin. Finished in gold with ribboned finial and shapely design.
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

19th Century Neoclassical Marble Sculpture of the Three Graces after Canova
Located in Essex, MA
Large 19th century neoclassical carved marble sculpture of the three graces after Canova. A Beautiful execution of one of Canova's Masterpieces. Ours amazingly accurate to the sculpt...
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19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Statuary Marble

Fine Quality Louis XV-Style Marble-Top Giltwood Center Table
Located in New York, NY
A fine quality Louis XV style marble-top giltwood center table Origin: French Date: 19th century Dimension: 31 in. x 51 in.
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Reticulated Gold Gilt Greek Key Porcelain Basket Compote
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous white & gold regency style reticulated porcelain basket compote with Greek Key detail Circa mid 20th century Measures: 9"W x ...
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Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Wonderful Set 5 French Maison Bagues Gilt Bronze Art Glass Flush Mount Fixtures
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Set Of 5 French Maison Bagues Style Gilt Bronze & Starburst Art Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Fixtures Each Sold Individually Currently 5 Available
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20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Neoclassical Plaster Column Sculpture Pedestal Plant Fern Display Stand 50"
Located in Dayton, OH
Neoclassical inspired pedestal or sculpture / display stand. Made of chalkware (plaster) featuring round column form with distressed finish Dimensions: 14" x 14" x 49.5"h
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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Plaster

PAIR OF RALPH LAUREN BROOK STREET GUERIDON ROUND CENTRE TABLEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of RRP £23,400 Ralph Lauren Brook Street Guerid...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Antique English Blue John or Derbyshire Spar Egg Shaped Paperweight
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique paperweight. Comprised of Blue John (also known as Derbyshire Spar), a rare form of fluorite from England with distinct purple & yell...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Precious Stone

Late 20th Century American Classical Maple Double Dresser
Located in Germantown, MD
Late 20th Century American Classical Maple Double Dresser with clean lines and wooden knob drawer pulls. Measures 66" in width, 18.75" in depth and 36.5" in height.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Maple

1920’s Caldwell Bronze and Cut Glass Sconces
Located in New York, NY
pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell double light sconces with mirrored cut glass backplate .Great condition and newly rewired (UL)
Category

1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Large Early 20th Century Campana Urn Planters
Located in CA, CA
A pair of ornate early 20th century urn planters, each on a pedestal base, with twin handles and a thick ring shaped like a loop of rope through each handle, and formed, like the bod...
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Early 20th Century British Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Cast Stone

Classic Italian sculpture Antonio Frilli
Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Classic Italian sculpture Antonio Frilli Origin Italy Circa 1900 Reason: Beatrice Artist: Antonio Frilli (1860-1920) Mterialies: Alabaster W...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Marble, Bronze

Pair of Baccarat Spiral Urn Glass Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Fine pair of glass lamps, from the original Baccarat molds, by Paul Hanson; each a spiraling urn with gilt bronze scrolling handles, on round plinth cut in diamond pattern, on a base...
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1970s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Traditional Round Ceramic Decorative Horse Plate
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A timeless round ceramic decorative horse plate. This piece will be wonderful hanging on a wall, or used as a catchall or trinket dish on a coffee table. It has scalloped gold edges ...
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20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Mahogany and Faux-Bamboo Gilt Metal Side Table with Magazine Rack
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This magazine rack side table is made of mahogany and faux-bamboo gilt metal. This is a French work, circa 1970.
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1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

19th Century Fine Neoclassical Bench
Located in New York, NY
A fine Neoclassical bench in a lyre form. Beautifully finished, exposed walnut frame with tight seat and sides. Upholstered in creme silk satin. An elegant piece to add seating to a...
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1820s Austrian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Silk

Four Post Byron Canopy Bed with Carved and Fluted Posts by Scott James Furniture
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Byron is a theatrical piece, as shown in our specialty honey stained maple finish with carefully hand painted ebonized detailing creating a graphic symmetry. It is shown with a C...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Monumental Neoclassical Style Curule Iron Base Console Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing neoclassical style console table or center table featuring an X form curule leg. base crafted from thick iron. The iron is topped with a 2.5" inch thick top of mahogany venee...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

European Porcelain Soup Tureen Neoclassical
Located in Katonah, NY
This lovely soup tureen is decorated with two finely wrought gold bands of raised silhouettes of children in a celebratory procession. It is joyous! Some of the children play musical...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Large Italian Empire Crystal and Gilt Tole Chandelier
Located in Houston, TX
Large Italian Empire crystal and gilt tole chandelier circa 1815-1835. Gilt tole repousse rings strung with crystal beads and pendants. Six gilt-iron arms – each supporting a candela...
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Crystal, Iron, Tin, Gold Leaf

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

Materials

Brass

Pair of Neoclassical Royal Tettau German Porcelain White Gold Urns c. 1930-50
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely pair of vintage German porcelain white and gold urns or vases from the Royal Tettau Manufactory, circa 1930-1950. Maker's mark on rever...
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20th Century German Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Midcentury 1940s Bookcase Walnut Veneer with Two Drawers, Wax Polished
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Italian bookcase period 1940s in walnut and walnut veneer with two drawers, wax polished. Upper showcase with grating and the two lower doors covered in leatherette. Excellent condit...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Green Marble Pedestal Column
Located in Shippensburg, PA
FRENCH NEOCLASSICAL GREEN MARBLE GILT-METAL MOUNTED PEDESTAL Circa late 19th century, with inset rotation point for sculpture with a pintle 39 5/8" H x 8" D x 15 1/4" W (at the top...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal, Brass

Antique Christmas Sledge With Toys Dolls Teddy Bears
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Antique artisan made Christmas wagon brimming with dolls, toys, teddy bears. Unique Holiday collectible.
Category

1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Dining Chairs in the Neoclassic Manner
Located in New York, NY
Set of Eight Dining Chairs in the neoclassic manner - chairs are hand-painted and gilded with fluted legs and shield-backs - very comfortable.
Category

20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

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...
Category

Late 18th Century American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Maple

Antique Wood Moulding Plane Wooden Carpenter s Tool 1800
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, an antique wood moulding plane wooden carpenter's tool. Circa the 1800s. Dimensions: 9.38 W x 3.25 H x 1.5 D Please visit take a look at our listings, we ha...
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1880s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Metal

Edward S Curtis (1868-1952) Kutenai Girls, 1910
Located in CA, CA
Edward S Curtis (1868-1952) Title: Kutenai Girls Plate: 253 Portfolio: Volume 16 Printer: John Andrew & Son Medium: Photogravure Date: 1910 Dimension...
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1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Paper

Queen Santa Fe Maple Four Poster Turned Cannonball Bed with Paneled Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
An eclectic take on a southwestern style, the Santa Fe bed features a four-square flat panel headboard and fully turned ball top posts with a dramati...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Wood

Neoclassical Oval Gilt Wood Gustavian Style Faceted Wall Mirror, Italy, 1900s
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful and decorative oval gilt wood wall mirror in the Neoclassical style, dating from the early 1900s. The frame is made of wood, partially finished with hand-applied antique ...
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1910s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Antique Neoclassical Duplex English Brass Corinthian Banquet Oil Lamp GWTW
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite antique English brass Duplex oil lamp, featuring a tall base in the shape of a Corinthian column festooned with cherub / satyr faces and l...
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19th Century British Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique 1930 s Highly Carved Walnut and Glass Jewelry Display Case
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is an antique jewelry display case from the early part of the 20th century. The display case is made of a rich walnut. The knees are...
Category

Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Glass

Set of Eight Neoclassical Style Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight 1930's painted Neoclassical style dining chairs. The chairs stand on four straight legs that have a fluted ball at the to...
Category

1930s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Set of Eight Neoclassical Style Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Neoclassical Style Dining Chairs
$3,800 Sale Price / set
55% Off
Ornamental English Ramshead Fountain
Located in West Hollywood, CA
English Ornamental Ram Head Fountain Sourced from London by Martyn Lawrence Bullard Fitted with wall mount. Graded for indoor or outdoor use.
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Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Steel

Pair of Brass Alabaster Wall Sconces in the Neoclassical Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of cast brass and alabaster wall sconces. The sconces have a wonderful shape, they are very unique and well made. Manuf...
Category

Early 2000s American Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Jacques Adnet Style Bronze Horse Sconce Wall Lamp French Neoclassical
Located in Miami, FL
Jacques Adnet style neoclassical bronze horse head sconce, wall light, lamp with form fit original shade. In perfect working condition and takes 2 l...
Category

1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Period Neoclassic French Commode w/a Gorgeous New Custom Grey Marble Top
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Neoclassical period carved wood commode, with stunning new custom marble top, from the early 19th century. This antique chest from France ...
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Early 19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Marble

Antique French Pair of Concrete Jardinieres with Neoclassical Reliefs
Located in New Orleans, LA
A sturdy and stylish pair of concrete jardinieres adorned with delicate neoclassical reliefs, featuring motifs like garlands and urns—perfect for adding architectural charm and timel...
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19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Concrete

Pair of 18th C Style Pierre Bouillon Engraving Prints of Roman Greek Friezes
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
18th Century style Pierre Bouillon neoclassical engraving Prints of Roman & Greek Friezes. Beautifully framed. Additional information: ...
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture

Materials

Giltwood

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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