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
Pair of Papperzini Amalfi Adjustable Chain Back Garden Sofas
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic matching pair of neoclassical style iron garden sofas made in the manner and style of Mario Papperzini and Janus et Cie Amalfi collection. T...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Steel
Neoclassical Style Metal Architectural Element
Located in Astoria, NY
Neoclassical Style Patinated Aluminum and Cast Iron Architectural Element, with pierced galleried top, four columns and and stepped rectangular base. 24.75" H x 22.5" W x 6" D. Prove...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
Mid-19th Century French Slate
Marble Mantle Clock
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Mid-19th century French slate & marble mantle clock. Drum head form. Black slate & green, black & white marble. Made by P. Marti et Cie. 8-day movement. History of clock repairs on b...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Slate
Pair of Vintage Silver Plate Fighting Cock / Rooster Sculptures
Located in San Diego, CA
A well made pair of vintage silver plate fighting cock / rooster sculptures, circa 1970s. The set is in very good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 10"W x 5"D x 7"H....
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate
Antique Italian Marble Sculpture of Foot
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Neoclassical Italian marble sculpture of a Roman foot. Sculpted with great attention to detail.
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble
Round Silvered Brass Drinks Trolley by Maison Bagués
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This fine and elegant neoclassical style oval bar cart is made of silvered brass with two trays and a bottle holder. This is a French work by Maison Bagués. Circa 1940
Category
1940s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Italian Neo-Classical Style Brass
Burl Inlaid Side Tables / Pedestals - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of 1950s Italian neo-classical style inlaid side tables with brass trim and pawed feet. The wood is satinwood and burl mahogany. They are both unmarked and in very goo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Seven Neoclassical Architettura Lacquer Eggshell Boxes
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fascinating and rare set of seven boxes featuring a lacquered eggshell veneer attributed to French artist Thierry Voeltzel. Each box is designed with Greco-Roman neoclassical archite...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Eggshell, Lacquer
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
Pair Early French Carved Sculptural Lounge Chairs Neoclassical Hollywood Regency
Located in Wayne, NJ
Gorgeous pair of vintage sculpted line French style armchairs with carved details. The fabric appears to have been re upholstered, at some point, so is in very good condition. A few ...
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
A Magnificent Pair of French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Vases
Located in Queens, NY
A Magnificent Pair of French Louis XVI Style Ormolu Vases
A superb pair of French Louis XVI style ormolu vases, exquisitely cast and richly decorated in the Neoclassical taste. Each...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Ormolu
$23,400 Sale Price
35% Off
Classic Leather Sofa Couch
By Classic
Located in New York, NY
Comfy burgundy leather sofa, with brass studs. Classic form, original condition, clean, ready to use. Cushions do sit flat, they were just not p...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Leather
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back 1 Round back Available
By Gunlocke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous collection of hardwood bankers chairs often found in offices, jury rooms, conference centers etc. Created from oak maple and walnut these chairs are heavy duty quality seating, great for a dining area. 3 chairs available and have some variations to them, 3 are more square in the back. Different makers, some are gunlocke chair co...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Maple, Oak, Walnut
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
3 Gorgeous Santa Claus Vintage Figurines
Located in Boca Raton, FL
3 Vintage gorgeous Santa Claus figurines for Holiday decor- two in textile and one in resin. Great condition
Category
1960s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Textile, Resin
$140 Sale Price / set
50% Off
Italian Folding Screen
Located in Houston, TX
This six-panel screen borrows from the Roman practice as an homage to the great designers that came before. Ancient roman courtyard houses typically had architectural elements crown ...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paper
$4,800
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver Tableware Serveware Pitcher
Located in Tarry Town, NY
Indulge in the timeless charm of this early 20th-century North American sterling silver serveware pitcher by Bigelow Kennard & Company, Bos...
Category
1920s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
1970 Mid Century Brass Glass Top Coffee Cocktal Table
Located in Madrid, ES
A Spanish coffee or cocktail table from the 70's, made in solid brass and beveled glass top, at the base it has an x-shaped crosspiece. It stands on four legs with square geometric d...
Category
Late 20th Century Spanish Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Broyhill Stained Pine Bedside Chest of Drawers
By Broyhill
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid-Century Broyhill Stained Pine Bedside Chest of Drawers. Measures 27" in width, 17" in depth and 26" in height. Drawers inside are 16" in width x 13" in depth x 4.5" in height.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
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
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
Rare Antique 102 piece Meissen „Flower Bouqet” Dinner Service, Germany 1840
Located in Rome, IT
Extensive 102 Piece Rare Meissen Dinner Service "Flower Bouqett", 1815 – 1860 , colorful, richly decorated gold rim, consisting of:
45 dinner p...
Category
19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
$111,797 Sale Price
25% Off
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
19th Century Italian Hand-Carved Carrara Marble Pedestal or Decorative Stand
Located in Miami, FL
A fine 19th century Italian hand-carved Carrara marble pedestal sculpted from luxurious Carrara marble, the choice of sculptors for centuries, it features a tiered twist design, one ...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Carrara Marble
$1,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Brass and Grilling Fireplace Screen
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This fireplace screen is made of brass and grilling. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Category
1970s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Frederic Remington Roman Bronze Works Bronco Buster Cowboy Sculpture Statue 23"
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Frederic Remington bronze sculpture titled "The Bronco Buster," produced by Roman Bronze Works, New York. Depicts an American cowboy holding a twisting whip, seated on th...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, Bronze
$5,600 Sale Price
20% Off
Circa 1820 American Giltwood Mirror with Églomisé Panel Woodland Scene with Bird
Located in Savannah, GA
Circa 1820 giltwood architectural style looking glass with a reverse painted woodland scene eglomise tablet flanked with reeded columns, beading and appliques. Historian Rodric Black...
Category
1820s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Glass, Giltwood
Set of 8 Mastercraft Silk Velvet Dining Chairs
By Mastercraft
Located in Houston, TX
Set of 8 vintage Mastercraft Neoclassical style dining chairs. These ebonized chairs with bronze sabots have been newly modified and professiona...
Category
20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$28,500 / set
Antique Neoclassical Leaded Stained Glass Pine Floral French Doors Sidelite 90"
Located in Dayton, OH
A rare and impressive set of antique half glazed architectural salvaged French double doors and sidelites. Features a solid pine frame with arched, scrolled and neoclassical ribboned...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stained Glass, Pine
$8,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Neoclassical Style Lacquered Five Panel Screen Fragment
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dramatic Asian five panel screen fragment of a larger painted screen. The screen features a lacquered canvas over a wood frame depicting neoclassical style column architecture with f...
Category
20th Century Chinese Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood
Italian Neo-Classical Style Hand Painted Petite Commode or Side Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is an Italian neo-classical style hand painted petite commode or side table. Even the drawer interior is painted! It does have a key. Even though this looks early, it is more li...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood
Custom French Limestone Trestle Table with Lyre-form Supports
Located in San Francisco, CA
Custom sizes and Belgian Bluestone option available; comprised of three parts, the thick hand-carved rectangular top resting on two lyre-form supports; new with minimal wear expected...
Category
2010s French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stone
Antique Mahogany Chest of Drawers with Brass Hardware
Located in Freehold, NJ
This antique mahogany chest of drawers features hardwood construction, beautiful mahogany veneer, four dovetail drawers with brass accented hardware and short tapered legs.
Dimensio...
Category
Early 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Sterling Silver Neoclassical-Style Candlesticks
Located in New York, NY
Pair of sterling silver, Neoclassical-Style candlesticks, The Mueck-Carey Co., New York, Ca 1940. Each candlestick measures 9 inches high x 3 1/2 inches wide (at widest point - acros...
Category
1940s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 Silver Plated Caldwell One Light Sconces
Located in New York, NY
A pair of circa 1920's Caldwell one light sconces with scalloped backplate
Category
1910s American Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Silver Plate, Bronze
$2,200 / set
Pair of Late 18th Century Fragment Wall Panels
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of wall hangings, each antique fragment having painted and gilded frame with leaf detail, surrounding a classical carved giltwood face surmo...
Category
19th Century French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
$4,950 / set
Neoclassical Style Mahogany Plant Stand
Located in Astoria, NY
Neoclassical Style Mahogany Plant Stand, circular top above foliate motif fluted stem atop tripod base.
57" H x 22" W x 22" D.
Provenance:...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
English Architectural Ceramic Sculpture Wall Fragment
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
This painted wall pocket or sculpture is beautifully constructed and ornamented with an English Woman in the center. This piece would be a wonderful architectural element standing al...
Category
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Paint, Ceramic
Italian Marquetry Inlaid Tilt Top Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
Very good 19th Century northern Italian circular tilt top center table with profuse marquetry inlay in geometric patterns, the center with bird on flowering branch, with walnut, oliv...
Category
1840s Italian Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Olive, Rosewood, Walnut, Holly
Neoclassical Style Brass HorseHeads Fireplace Tools
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This very nice and elegant neoclassical style fireplace tools are made of brass. They are ornated with chiled brass horse heads. This is a French work. Circa 1950
Category
1950s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
2 Maitland Smith Neoclassical Demilune Chiffonier Cabinet Commode Console Tables
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two Maitland Smith Poise Chiffonier sideboard cabinets, console tables or commodes featuring demilune / half round form with upper drawer, lower cabinet and textured hand pai...
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
$4,680 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair of Red lacquer 2 tier Maison Baguès Side Table
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Red lacquer 2 tier Maison Baguès Side Table
Category
1960s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Small Early 19th-Century Wedgwood Balck Basalt Vase on a square base
By Wedgwood
Located in Dresden, DE
This early 19th-century Wedgwood black basalt vase is a rare find...beautifully proportioned and irresistibly versatile. Its rich, matte finish complements...
Category
Early 19th Century English Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Neoclassical Blue, Gilt Porcelain de Sèvres Vase, France
Located in Antwerp, BE
Antique porcelain Sèvres Medaillon vase with a beau blue ground, gilt ornaments, leaves decoration surrounding the portrait in medallion. The vase is in original good condition with ...
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Engraved Metal Chalice, Early 20th Century Trophy Cup or Wine Goblet
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
This antique engraved metal chalice is a stunning example of early 20th-century craftsmanship, perfect for collectors of historic trophies, ceremonial goblets, and vintage drinkware....
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
French Neoclassical Style Gilt Brass and Glass Ceiling Light, 1920s
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique French Neoclassical style bronze, brass, and frosted glass ceiling light fixture, circa 1920s. This adorable Neoclassical style three-light ceiling lamp features an impressiv...
Category
1920s French Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mantlepiece Clock by Sterling Bronze Co.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Neoclassical Gilt Bronze Mantlepiece Clock by Sterling Bronze Co. originates from the United States, Circa 1900. This clock is a fine example of Neoclassical design, fe...
Category
Early 1900s American Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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
19th Century Swedish Pine Secretary Bureau
Located in Round Top, TX
19th-century Swedish pine secretary featuring traditional carved fluted diamonds on the upper doors.
This secretary has been given a newer professionally layered painted finish—black...
Category
19th Century Swedish Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Pine
Large Pair of French Patinated Bronze Neoclassical Sconces, Mid 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Large Pair of French Patinated Bronze Neoclassical Sconces with Empire Influences, Mid-20th Century, Candelabra Bulb up to 60W
A grand pair of French patinated bronze wall sconces, ...
Category
20th Century French Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Neoclassical Metal Garden Finial or Obelisk
Located in Elkhart, IN
A beautiful vintage metal garden finial or obelisk
USA, Late 20th Century
Measures: 6"W x 6"D x 17.5"H
Very good vintage condition.
Category
Late 20th Century American Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal
Jules Moigniez (French 1834 - ) Bronze Figure of Eagle on Marble Plinth, Signed
Located in Germantown, MD
Jules Moigniez, Patinated Cast Bronze Figure of Eagle on marble Plinth.
Jules Moigniez (French 28 May 1835 – 29 May 1894) was a French animalier sculptor who worked during the 19th c...
Category
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Marble, 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
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
A Very large And Substantial English Stone Urn And Pedestal
Located in London, GB
A very large substantial and organically well weathered Classical recon stone urn and pedestal. The egg and dart rim with gadrooned urn sitting on a tapering socle. The urn is stood ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Cast Stone
Italian Bleached Walnut Sideboard w/ Storage and Marble Top
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Italian bleached walnut carved wood sideboard. This Neoclassical style piece has plenty of storage with two drawers and cabinet underneath. Original brass hardware.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,040 Sale Price
36% 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
Vintage Metal Rectangular Coffee Table in the Manner of Giacometti
Located in Bensalem, PA
Glass is nice and edge is beveled feel free to reach out with any questions
Category
1970s Spanish Vintage Neoclassical Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
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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