Neoclassical Furniture
NEOCLASSICAL STYLE
Neoclassical design emerged in Europe in the 1750s, as the Age of Enlightenment reached full flower. Neoclassical furniture took its cues from the styles of ancient Rome and Athens: symmetrical, ordered, dignified forms with such details as tapered and fluted chair and table legs, backrest finials and scrolled arms.
Over a period of some 20 years, first in France and later in Britain, neoclassical design — also known as Louis XVI, or Louis Seize — would supersede the lithe and curvaceous Rococo or Louis XV style.
The first half of the 18th century had seen a rebirth of interest in classical antiquity. The "Grand Tour" of Europe, codified as a part of the proper education of a patrician gentleman, included an extended visit to Rome. Some ventured further, to sketch the ruins of ancient Greece. These drawings and others — particularly those derived from the surprising and rich archaeological discoveries in the 1730s and ’40s at the sites of the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum — caused great excitement among intellectuals and aesthetes alike.
Neoclassical furniture is meant to reflect both grace and power. The overall appearance of neoclassical chairs, tables and cabinetry is strong and rectilinear. These pieces are, in effect, classical architecture in miniature: chair and table legs are shaped like columns; cabinets are constructed with elements that mirror friezes and pediments.
Yet neoclassicism is enlivened by gilt and silver leaf, marquetry, and carved and applied ornamental motifs based on Greek and Roman sculpture: acanthus leaves, garlands, laurel wreaths, sheaves of arrow, medallions and chair splats are carved in the shapes of lyres and urns. Ormolu — or elaborate bronze gilding — was essential to French design in the 18th and 19th centuries as a cornerstone of the neoclassical and Empire styles.
As you can see from the furniture on these pages, there is a bit of whimsy in such stately pieces — a touch of lightness that will always keep neoclassicism fresh.
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Style: Neoclassical
Period: 20th Century
Neoclassical Greco-Roman Klismos Chaise Lounge 3 Available
Located in Bradenton, FL
Rare, late 20th Century Neoclassical Greco Roman Klismos Chaise Lounge, crafted from cast aluminum by Restoration Hardware.
A modern interpretation of t...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
French Neoclassical Style White Glass and Bronze Pendant Light, circa 1920
Located in Barntrup, DE
A beautiful Neoclassical style white milk glass pendant ceiling light fixture with an ornate bronze frame. France, 1920s.
This ado...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
20th Cenrury Patinated Bronze Figure of a Lion
Located in Germantown, MD
A 20th Cenrury neoclassical Patinated Bronze Figure of a Lion
Measures 18" in width x 4.5" in depth x 10.5" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Mahogany Wood China Cabinet / Hutch
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This elegant Italian hand-crafted two-part mahogany china cabinet, also known as a hutch, is a stunning addition to any dining or living room. The cabinet features interior glass she...
Category
1930s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
1920
s Caldwell Sconces with Etched Mirror Backplate
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell gilt bronze sconces with etched mirrored backplate.
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century "Possum Belly" Baker’s Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Imagine a time back before bread came in a plastic bag and pies arrived home frozen. Time traveling, with an aged patina to show for it, is this antique American “possum belly” baker’s table...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
1900s Caldwell Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
Antique circa 1900’s Caldwell large white leaded glass light fixture with interior lights.
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
$18,000 / item
Neoclassical Federal-Style Twin Bed Frame
By Dixie
Located in Trenton, NJ
This vintage twin bed frame embodies the timeless elegance of the Neoclassical and Federal traditions, with clean architectural lines, crisp painted accents, and refined decorative details. Designed with a strong sense of symmetry and proportion, the bed blends the formality of early American style with a touch of playful painted charm.
The headboard and footboard are crafted from solid wood, offering durability as well as a warm foundation for the painted finish. Both pieces are accented by subtle carved finials at each corner, nodding to the classical columns and urns that inspired Federal furniture makers. Finished in a soft blue with contrasting white trim, the bed has a graceful two-tone look that highlights its frame while keeping the aesthetic light and airy.
Connecting the structure are sturdy metal side rails, a feature often seen in 20th-century reproductions of early American beds...
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
$676 Sale Price
20% Off
1900 Caldwell Bronze and Leaded Glass Large Lantern
Located in New York, NY
circa 1900 Caldwell patinated bronze and leaded glass large lantern with interior lights (8 Edison base)
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Carved Wood Architectural Fragments Accent Cocktail Tables
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of carved wood neoclassical architectural elements that would make unexpected characterful drinks tables or pedestals for a glass coffee table.
Some vestiges of gilding here a...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Koken original Brown Leather
White Enameled Cast Iron Barber Chair, Circa 1918
By Theo A. Kochs, Koken Manufacturing Co.
Located in Linkebeek, BE
!!!!! System to be reviewed - to be restored !!!!!
Sold as is
Measures : 70x100cm H:116 cm SH: 65cm
Materials and Techniques: Leather - Enamel - Iron
Place of Origin: United States
Koken was a barber chair company in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
These chairs are known for their sturdy construction and high-quality materials.Koken barber chairs...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Chrome, Iron
Maison Jansen Black Leather Daybed with Gilded Foliate Design
Located in Chicago, IL
Early 20th Century Maison Jansen daybed features a squared headboard and footboard on a scrolling base veneered in figured wood. The piece is adorned wit...
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Giltwood
Ruby Red Etched Glass Stemmed Goblet Glasses with Grape Design
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Elegant set of ruby red etched goblet glasses. This set would be fantastic for use as water, wine or ice tea glasses. The base of each glass is red with...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass
Magnificent Decorative Gilt
Crystal Chandelier With 35 Arms
Located in London, GB
This is an exceptional gilded brass and crystal chandelier, a grand statement piece , richly adorned with hand-cut glass and intricate classical detailing.
This 35 light chandelier ...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal, Metal
Original Oil on Canvas Southwest Desert Plein Air Painting by Dorothy Glascow
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous original oil on canvas southwest desert plein air landscape painting by listed artist Dorothy Glascow, circa 1950s. This wonderful piece measures 33.25" x 27"and it is signe...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Canvas, Burl
Brass Duck heads Fireplace Tools In the style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This neoclassical style fireplace tools with duck heads is made of brass. This is a French work In the style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1970
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Alabaster Urn Uplighter Lamp
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sculptural alabaster Art Deco period urn table lamp with neoclassical design, Italy, 1940s.
This elegant carved alabaster neoclassical 'uplighter' urn lamp will be a nice addition pl...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
Wonderful French Maison Bagues Vaughan Gilt Bronze Art Glass Flush Mount Fixture
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful French Maison Bagues / Sherle Wagner / Vaughan Style Gilt Bronze & Starburst Art Glass Flush Mount Ceiling Fixture
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Large 1950s Fenton Hobnail Large Milk Glass Pitcher
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A hobnail pattern white milk glass pitcher, Fenton Art Glass Company, circa 1950s.
The Fenton Art Glass Company was founded in 1905 in Martins Ferr...
Category
1950s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Milk Glass
Pair Neoclassical Style Mongolian Curly Hair Giltwood Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Neoclassical style Mongolian curly hair giltwood chairs featuring carved wood drapery seat back and finials with channelled legs,
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hide, Giltwood
Large Cowboy Bronze ‘Bronco Buster’ After Frederic Remington, Early–Mid 20th
Located in King
s Lynn, GB
Here we have an impressive early–mid 20th-century bronze Bronco Buster after Frederic Remington, mounted on a substantial marble base. This iconic model depicts a cowboy riding a rea...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Wedgwood blue and white jasperware jewelry tray
By Wedgwood
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
A fine Wedgwood jasperware jewelry tray, beautiful neoclassical style item decorated with white antique-style scenes and an elegant laurels...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Traditional Style Mahogany Wine Bar Secretary Cabinet by South Cone Trading Co
Located in Plainview, NY
An exquisite wine bar secretary cabinet by South Cone Trading Company. An elegant embodiment of traditional craftsmanship, the wine bar cabinet is hand crafted of quality Mahogany w...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
$825 Sale Price
44% Off
Wedgwood blue and white jasperware candleholders
By Wedgwood
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Fine pair of Wedgwood jasperware candleholder, neoclassical style item decorated with white flowers and leaves friezes on a sky-blue background.
Jasperware, or jasper ware, is a type...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Zabihi Collection Light Blue Green Antique Persian Malayer Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century light blue and tan Persian Malayer Rug
Details
rug no. j3321
size 10' 10" x 13' 3" (330 x 404 cm
Category
20th Century Persian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wool
Pair of Baker Architectural Neoclassical Style Painted Library Bookcases
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of architectural painted library bookcases or display cabinets hand-crafted by Baker. Each large cabinet has an arched opening surmounted by a corniced top. The cases have...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair Neoclassical Greco-Roman Style Pier Console Mirrors
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Regal pair of Italian Regency console mirrors or overmantle mirrors crafted in the neoclassical taste. The mid-century mirrors feature a Greek key motif frame border with a cream-pai...
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Resin, Wood, Masonite
Round Reed
Barton Silverplate Candy Dish or Catchall
By Reed
Barton
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A petite round silverplate candy dish by Reed & Barton. This pretty dish will be great on a coffee table or credenza for your favorite candies or even used as a catchall or trinket d...
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Silver Plate
Louis XVI Style Brass Fireplace Screen in the Style of Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant fireplace screen is made of brass. It is decorated with knots, ribbons, laurel wreaths, bow and quiver apllied on mesh. This is a French work in the Louis ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
French Cupid Bronze Statue After Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)
Located in New York, NY
French bronze sculpture of Cupid after Auguste Moreau (1834-1917)
Category
Early 20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Brass Drinks Trolley with Blueish Glass shelves by Maison Jansen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style drinks trolley is made of brass with blueish glass shelves. Top tray is removable and can be used to present drinks, bottles or others. ...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of French Neoclassical-Style Giltwood Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French Neoclassical-Style Giltwood Armchairs
Country: France
Materials: Carved Gold-Leaf Wood, New Alpaca Mohair
Condition: Newly Reupholstered, New Alpaca Mohair
Style: ...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alpaca
Italian Mahogany Wood / Parcel Gilt Neoclassical Style Hall Table/ Server
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Elegant and timeless, this Italian mahogany hall table exudes sophistication and versatility. Crafted in the mid to late 20th century, it features a refined Neoclassical design with ...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Gold, Brass
Louis Philippe Style Leather Top Desk With Side Pullouts and Gilt Accents
Located in Essex, MA
Louis Philippe style leather top desk with side pullouts. A very good-sized desk with tapered legs topped with black ebony caps and elegant neoclassical design decorative brass finia...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Large Bronze Bronco Cowboy after Frederick Remington
Located in London, GB
Very Large Bronze of a Cowboy and his bucking Horse after Frederick Remmington
This Sculpture has such a Powerful Movement and Raw Energy
Lovely Sculpture
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Matching Pair of Large Early School House Flush Mounts
Located in Peekskill, NY
This are the real thing... early school house lamps. This is about as large as they came and in a unique style that you don't see reproduced. This is an impressive pair of milk glass...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Milk Glass
"David by Michelangelo" Plaster Bust
Located in Sacile, PN
A gorgeous white Plaster Bust of "David by Michelangelo".
This statue is based on the sculpture of David by Michelangelo, which is a masterpiece ...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Plaster
1920s Silver Plated Caldwell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920’s Caldwell silver plated sconces with two lights
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$3,800 / set
Pair Paul Ferrante Edward Hoof Tables
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Paul Ferrante Edward bronze end tables with Louis XVI style fluted legs, rectangular pulls, hoof sabobts and honed gray brown marble tops.
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze, Steel
$18,000 / set
1900 Large Leaded Glass Caldwell Lantern
Located in New York, NY
1900 Caldwell unusual design leaded glass large lantern with 6 interior lights. Has ribbons and flowers design, also has canopy and additional chain. newly rewired (UL)
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Neoclassical Style Patinated Brass / Bronze Center Or Dining Table By LaBarge
By LaBarge
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a neoclassical style patinated brass center table by LaBarge. The base is large enough to support a larger piece of glass. It is in very good condition. LaBarge pieces were t...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Baccarat “Tsar” Champagne Coupes – Set of 4 Hand-Cut Colored Crystal Glasses
By Baccarat
Located in Mérida, YU
Created for Tsar Nicholas II, this clear crystal bowl - overlaid in coloured crystal with a high stem, a scalloped base, and diamond and palm leaf decorations - is spectacular. This ...
Category
1980s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Crystal
Brass Candelabra Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
This listing features a brass Neoclassical candelabra style chandelier that houses 6 lights, hardwired and ready to be installed.
Category
20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Caldwell Small Leaded Glass Lights Fixture Flush Mount
Located in New York, NY
1920’s Caldwell leaded glass light fixtures flush mounted with interior lights
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Raymond Subes Brass and Marble Neoclassical Style Coffee Table
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style coffee table is made of bronze and brass with a black and gilt marble top. This is a French work by famous designer Raymond Subes. Circa...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Early 20th Century Shabby Chic Venetian Beveled Mirror, South Florida Estate
Located in Miami, FL
Early 20th Century Shabby Chic Venetian Beveled Mirror, South Florida Estate
Offered for sale is an early 20th century Venetian beveled mirror. The mirror has a shabby chic patina. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Vintage Cherub or Putti Terracotta Planter or Urn by Bitossi Filippo - Italy
By Bitossi
Located in St. Louis, MO
Wonderful vintage Bitossi Filippo - Italy red terracotta garden planter, urn or flower pot decorated with a continuous frieze of dancing putti / cerubs carrying fruity festoons. Stam...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
1930
s Leaded Glass Light Fixture
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1930's leaded glass light fixture with 2 interior lights
Category
1930s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
$4,800 / item
Pair of Antique Italian Neoclassical Style Curule Stools
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This Pair of Antique Italian Neoclassical Style Curule Stools is just lovely. If you can appreciate the character or decades and decades of untouched wear and patina, pieces with st...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Italian Trumeau with Inset Panels of Fruit
Located in Nashville, TN
Nice warm Tuscan feel.
Each fruit panel has a ground of silver foil or leaf. Charming wear to each of the panels (see photos).
The beveled mirror plate is a very good distress jo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
1960-1970’s Neoclassic Rocking Chair by Lee Woodard Metal Frame
Striped Velvet
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous vintage Neoclassic rocking chair by Lee Woodard comprised of a metal frame with an antiqued bronze finish and purposed hammered ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Maison Jansen Carved Stone, Oak and Lacquered Vellum Dining Table, c. 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful Maison Jansen carved stone, oak and lacquered vellum dining table, circa 1940s, made in France. One base element marked "2184" in wax p...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
$17,950 Sale Price
28% Off
Set of 8 Neoclassical Style Mastercraft Dining Chairs
By Mastercraft
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 8 vintage Mastercraft Neoclassical style dining chairs. Ebonized chairs with bronze sabots have been professionally restored and upholstered in very nice coral colored faux le...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Italian Neo-Classical Or Biedermeier Style Burl Wood Bloomingdale’s Chest
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a handsome Italian burl wood commode crafted in Italy for Bloomingdale’s. It has Biedermeier or neo-classical styling. The drawers are paper lined and have dovetail construct...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Granite
Pair of Hollywood Regency Neoclassical Style Brass Obelisks
Located in Houston, TX
Great pair of Hollywood Regency brass obelisks. These beautiful midcentury neoclassical style brass obelisks have a naturally occurring patina that could be polished if desired. Perf...
Category
1970s Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Oval Brass Drinks Trolley in The Style of Maison Jansen. Circa 1940
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This elegant oval drinks trolley is made of brass with glass shelves. Top tray is removable and there is a bottles holder on the bootom shelf. This is a French work in the style of M...
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neo Classic Dolphin Brass Marble Library Table Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Neoclassical style brass dolphin motif and marble table or desk lamp. Nicely chased detailing on brass dolphins, center portion solid round green marble, resting on black leather wra...
Category
1960s European Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Brass
Neoclassical Alabaster Pedestal
Located in Astoria, NY
Neoclassical Alabaster Pedestal, with acanthus motifs, circular top and octagonal base. 39.5" H x 12" Diameter. Provenance: From a New York City Collection.
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Alabaster
French Neo-Classical Style Iron
Brass Maitland-Smith Queen Bed Frame
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This bed has timeless appeal! It is a French neo-classical style white iron four poster bed with solid brass finials . The finish is an intentionally distressed antique white. It is ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass, Iron
Neoclassical Pair of Wildwood Black and Gold Table Lamps with Paw Feet
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Impressive pair of square columnar neoclassical style table lamps by Wildwood having urn decoration and a rich leathery texture. Fancy antiqued brass paw feet complete the rich styl...
Category
1990s American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
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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